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A dissertation, wherein the strange doctrine lately published in a sermon, the tendency of…
A dissertation, wherein the strange doctrine lately published in a sermon, the tendency of which, is, to encourage unsanctified persons (while such) to approach the holy table of the Lord, is examined and confuted. With an appendix, showing what Scripture ground there is to hope, that within a very few years there will be a glorious reformation of the church throughout the world. / By I. Mather, D.D. ; [Six lines of Scripture texts]A dissertation, wherein the strange doctrine lately published in a sermon, the tendency of which, is, to encourage unsanctified persons (while such) to approach the holy table of the Lord, is examined and confuted. With an appendix, shewing what Scripture ground there is to hope, that within a very few years there will be a glorious reformation of the church throughout the world. / By I. Mather, D.D. ; [Six lines of Scripture texts]
Boston: printed by B. Green for Benj. Eliot, 1708
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CHAP. I.
The Assertions in Mr. Stoddard's Sermon which are Offensive. The Question rightly Stated. The Negative to his New Notions maintained. The first Argument against them Produced. That his Sentiments are contrary to many Scriptures in both Testaments. Such as were Ceremonially Unclean might not meddle with Holy Things. The Gentiles would not Permit those whom they Esteemed Unholy to be concerned in their Sacred Mysteries.
The Assertions in Mr. Stoddards Sermon which are Offensive. The Question rightly Stated. The Negative to his New Notions maintained. The first Argument against them Produced. That his Sentiments are contrary to many Scriptures in both Testaments. Such as were Ceremonially Unclean might not meddle with Holy Things. The Gentiles would not Permit those whom they Esteemed Unholy to be concerned in their Sacred Mysteries.
IN Mr. Stoddard's Sermon on Exodus xii. 47, 48. lately Published, there are many Passages which have given Offence to the Churches in New England, as being contrary to the Doctrine which they have learned from the Scriptures, and from those blessed Servants of the Lord, who were the Instruments in the hand of Christ in building Sanctuaries ⟨p. 2⟩