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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 1 › Section 2
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This done with the silent approbation of the whole Assembly, he propoundeth the Covenant of promise, Eph. 2.12. denying also any sufficiency in themselves to keep Covenant with God, (as having been transgressors from their youth up) they profess in the name of Christ their acceptance of the Lord for their God, and the Lord Jesus (the head and Saviour of his Church) to be their King, Priest, and Prophet; and give up themselves in professed subjection unto all his holy Ordinances, according to the Rules of the Gospel; withal they profess their full purpose of heart, to cleave one to another in Brotherly love, and mutual subjection, according to God; not forsaking their Assembly, (but as the Lord shall call) and ministering one to another (as becometh good Stewards of the manifold graces of God) till they all grow up to a perfect man in Christ Jesus.
This done with the silent approbation of the whole Assembly, he propoundeth the Covenant of promise, Eph. 2.12. denying also any sufficiency in themselves to keepe Covenant with God, (as having been transgressors from their youth up) they professe in the name of Christ their acceptance of the Lord for their God, and the Lord Jesus (the head and Saviour of his Church) to be their King, Priest, and Prophet; and give up themselves in professed subjection unto all his holy Ordinances, according to the Rules of the Gospel; withall they professe their full purpose of heart, to cleave one to another in Brotherly love, and mutuall subjection, according to God; not forsaking their Assembly, (but as the Lord shall call) and ministring one to another (as becometh good Stewards of the manifold graces of God) till they all grow up to a perfect man in Christ Jesus.
Having thus, or to the like purpose propounded the Covenant himself, with the rest of the Brethren, who are to join in Church-estate, they all declare their joint consent in this Covenant, either by silence, or word of mouth, or writing.
Having thus, or to the like purpose propounded the Covenant himselfe, with the rest of the Brethren, who are to joyn in Church-estate, they all declare their joynt consent in this Covenant, either by silence, or word of mouth, or writing.