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The way of the churches of Christ in New-England, or, The way of churches…The vvay of the churches of Christ in New-England, or, The vvay of churches…
The way of the churches of Christ in New-England, or, The way of churches walking in brotherly equality, or co-ordination, without subjection of one church to another measured and examined bight golden reed of the sanctuary, containing a full declaration of the church-way in all particulars / by Mr. J. Cotton ...The vvay of the churches of Christ in New-England, or, The vvay of churches walking in brotherly equalitie, or co-ordination, without subjection of one church to another measured and examined bythe golden reed of the sanctuary, containing a full declaration of the church-way in all particulars / by Mr. J. Cotton ...
London: printed by Matthew Simmons, 1645
THE Way of the Churches of Christ in NEW-ENGLAND, Measured by the G… › Chapter 6 › Section 3
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SECT. III.
Our third way of communion with other Churches, is by way of Consultation, whereof we have given some touch before; as 1. In time of the gathering of a Church, the Brethren who desire to enter into Church-estate, do give notice to all the Churches about them, and desire the presence of their Elders, and of such other Brethren as they shall see meet to send to help them with their counsel, in discovering the spirits and competent gifts of such members, as should join with them in that work; And further, to give counsel, and direction, in the ordering of that day; as hath been showed above.
OUr third way of communion with other Churches, is by way of Consultation, whereof wee have given some touch before; as 1. In time of the gathering of a Church, the Brethren who desire to enter into Church-estate, doe give notice to all the Churches about them, and desire the presence of their Elders, and of such other Brethren as they shall see meete to send to helpe them with their counsell, in discovering the spirits and competent gifts of such members, as should joyne with them in that worke; And further, to give counsell, and direction, in the ordering of that day; as hath been shewed above.
2. In the choice and ordination of Officers, one Church is wont to send to all the rest about them, for such Elders, and Brethren, as may give counsel and direction to their proceedings, and approbation of the same, as the matter shall require; as hath been formerly delivered.