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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 3: The Third BOOK. Arguments to prove that Sanctifying Grace is not necessary, in order to…
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4. Argument If the Lords Supper be instituted for Conversion of Sinners as well as for the Edification of Saints, then Sanctifying Grace is not necessary to mens attending of it: But it as Instituted for the Conversion of Sinners: not ⟨p. 71⟩for the Conversion of Heathens to the Christian Religion, but for the Saving Conversion of Professing men.
The minor which is only in question, may be confirmed by these considerations.
1. This Ordinance has a proper tendency to promote mens Conversion. Conversion taken largely, as it comprehends preparatory Work, consists of three parts, & this Ordinance is serviceable to them all.
1. This Ordinance has a proper tendency to promote mens Conversion. Conversion taken largly, as it comprehends preparatory Work, consists of three parts, & this Ordinance is serviceable to them all.