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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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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.
3. Those General Scripture Rules touching the need and use of Counsel, and help in weighty Cases, concern all Societies and Polities, Ecclesiastical as well as Civil. Prov. 11. 14. & 15. 22▪ & 20. 18. & 24▪ 6. Eccl.4. 9, 10, 12.
4. The Pattern in Acts. 15, holds forth a Warrant for Councils, which may be greater or less as the matter shall require.