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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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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. Exod. 23. 4, 5. Prov. 24. 11, 12.
6. To Admonish one another, when there is need and cause for it; and and after due means with patience used, to withdraw from a Church or Peccant Party therein, obstinately persisting in Error or Scandal; as in the Platform and Discipline (Chap. 15. Sect. 2. Partic. 3. is more at large ⟨p. 45⟩declared. Gal. 2. 11, 14. 2 Thes. 3. 3. 6. Rom. 16. 17.
5. Con•ociation of Churches is their Mutual and Solemn Agreement to Exercise Communion in such Acts as aforesaid among themselves, with special reference to those Churches, which by Providence are planted in a Convenient Vicinity, tho' with liberty reserved without Offence, to make use of others, as the nature of the Case, or the advantage of Opportunity may lead thereunto.