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An appeal to the learned. Being a vindication of the right of visible saints…
An appeal to the learned. Being a vindication of the right of visible saints to the Lords Supper, though they be destitute of a saving work of God's spirit on their hearts: against the exceptions of Mr. Increase Mather. / By Solomon Stoddard, Pastor of Northampton. ; [Two lines from Daniel]
Boston: printed by B. Green for Samuel Phillips, 1709
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Book 2: The Second BOOK. The Arguments of Mr. Vines, Mr. Baxter, and Mr. Charnock, Answered.
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3. Argument, The word is the only Instrument to beget Faith.
Answ. If he intends the Preaching of the Word, both parts will fall under condemnation.
1. The Consequence is denied. Because there is the Preaching the word in the Lords Supper: there the Gospel is Published, that Christs blood is shed for the remission of Sins: there is an offer of Christ crucified: Christ may be Preached, though there is not a discourse of an hour upon a Text.
1. The Consequence is denyed. Because there is the Preaching the word in the Lords Supper: there the Gospel is Published, that Christs blood is shed for the remission of Sins: there is an offer of Christ crucifyed: Christ may be Preached, though there is not a discourse of an hour upon a Text.