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The temple opening. A particular church considered as a temple of the Lord. In…
The temple opening. A particular church considered as a temple of the Lord. In a sermon preached on a a [sic] day, when such a church was gathered, and a pastor ordained. : Now published by that church, as a continual monitor of their duty, and for the more extensive benefit of others, who would be confirmed in the right ways of the Lord. : [Three lines of quotations]The temple opening. A particular church considered as a temple of the Lord. In a sermon preached on a a [sic] day, when such a church was gathered, and a pastor ordained. : Now published by that church, as a continual monitor of their duty, and for the more extensive benefit of others, who would be confirmed in the right wayes of the Lord. : [Three lines of quotations]
Boston: printed by B. Green for S. Phillips, 1709
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Modern spelling is a reading aid: the words are the author’s, only the spelling is modernized. Original shows the page as printed, with the transcription marks.
Some Disaffected and Unacquainted Persons, may decry the Covenant by which our Churches are formed, as a Singularity. But even in this Day of Deviation from the Primitive Discipline, the Lord ever now and then raises up, some Testimony for it. I will at this time only Recite the Words, of Mr. Ostervaldt, ⟨p. 15⟩a late Outlandish Writer on, The causes of the present corruption of Christians.
Some Disaffected and Ʋnacquainted Persons, may decry the Covenant by which our Churches are formed, as a Singularity. But even in this Day of Deviation from the Primitive Discipline, the Lord ever now and then raises up, some Testimony for it. I will at this time only Recite the Words, of Mr. Ostervaldt, ⟨p. 15⟩a late Outlandish Writer on, The causes of the present corruption of Christians.
The Order which I mean, is this, First, That when Persons desire to be Admitted unto the Sacrament, they should be Instructed for Some Weeks before, and that the same time, they should be informed of the Sacredness and Importance of the Action, and of the Promise they are to make, that so they may prepare for it betimes. In the next place, that they should be Examined, and that they should Publicly render an Account of their Faith. This Examination, being over, that they should be required, to Renew and Confirm in a Public and Solemn manner, their Baptismal Vow, to Renounce the Devil and his Works, the World and the Pomp of it, the Flesh and its Lusts; and to Promise, that they will Live and Die in the Christian Faith. And then, that they should be Admitted, to the Communion, by Benediction and Prayers.
The Order which I mean, is this, First, That when Persons desire to be Admitted unto the Sacrament, they should be Instructed for Some Weeks before, and that the same time, they should be informed of the Sacredness and Importance of the Action, and of the Promise they are to make, that so they may prepare for it betimes. In the next place, that they should be Examined, and that they should Publickly render an Account of their Faith. This Examination, being over, that they should be required, to Renew and Confirm in a Publick and Solemn manner, their Baptismal Vow, to Renounce the Devil and his Works, the World and the Pomp of it, the Flesh and its Lusts; and to Promise, that they will Live and Dy in the Christian Faith. And then, that they should be Admitted, to the Communion, by Benediction and Prayers.