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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. In doubtful and difficult Questions and Controversies, Doctrinal or Practical, that may arise, Ac•s 15. 2, 6.
3. In doubtful and difficul Questions and Controversies, Doctrinal or Practical, that may arise, Ac•s 15. 2, 6.
4. For the rectifying of Male-administrations, and healing of Errors and Scandals, that are unhealed amongst themselves, 3 John v. 9, 10. 2 Cor. 2. 6,—11. 1 Cor. 15. Rev. 2. ⟨p. 44⟩14, 15, 16. 2 Cor. 12. 20, 21. and 13 2. Churches now have need of help in like Cases, as well as Churches then. Christ's Care is still for whole Churches, as well as for Particular Persons; and Apostles being now Ceased, there remains the duty of Brotherly Love, and mutual Care and Helpfulness incumbent on Churches, especially Elders for that End.
5 In Love and Faithfulness, to take notice of the troubles, difficulties, Errors and Scandals of another Church, and to administer help, (when the Case manifestly calls for it) tho' they should so neglect their own good and duty, as not to seek it.