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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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6. Communion of Churches in this Country having so good opportunity for it, it is meet to be Commended to them, as their duty thus to Consociate. For,
1. Communion of Churches being commanded, and Consociation being but an Agreement to practise it, this must needs be a duty also. Psal. 119. 106. Neh. 10. 28, 29.
2. Paul an Apostle sought with much labour the Conference, Concurrence and Right-hand of Fellowship of ⟨p. 46⟩other Apostles: and Ordinary Churches and Elders have not less need each of other, to prevent their running in vain, Gal. 2. 2, 6, 9.