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A disquisition concerning ecclesiastical councils. Proving, that not only pastors, but brethren delegated by…
A disquisition concerning ecclesiastical councils. Proving, that not only pastors, but brethren delegated by the churches, have equally a right to a decisive vote in such assemblies. : To which is added, proposals concerning consociation of churches, agreed upon by a synod, which convened at Boston, in New-England. : With a preface, containing a further vindication of the Congregational discipline. / By Increase Mather. D.D. ; [Ten lines of quotations]
Boston: printed for N. Boone, 1716
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3. The Communion of Churches is the faithful improvement of the Gifts of Christ bestowed upon them, for his Service and Glory, and their mutual Good and Edification, according to Capacity and Opportunity, 1 Pet▪ 4. 10, 11. 1 Cor. 12. 4. 7. & 10. 24: 1 Cor. 3. 21, 22. Cant. 8. 9. Rom. 1. 15. Gal. 6. 10.
3. The Communion of Churches is the faithful improvoment of the Gifts of Christ bestowed upon them, for his Service and Glory, and their mutual Good and Edification, according to Capacity and Opportunity, 1 Pet▪ 4. 10, 11. 1 Cor. 12. 4. 7. & 10. 24: 1 Cor. 3. 21, 22. Cant. 8. 9. Rom. 1. 15. Gal. 6. 10.
4. Acts of Communion of Churches are such as these.