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Ratio disciplinae fratrum Nov-Anglorum. A faithful account of the discipline professed and practised; in…
Ratio disciplinae fratrum Nov-Anglorum. A faithful account of the discipline professed and practised; in the churches of New-England. : With interspersed and instructive reflections on the discipline of the primitive churches. : [Seven lines from Ezekiel]
Boston: printed for S. Gerrish, 1726
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In these Proceedings there is a Seasonable Care taken, That if he were a Member of some other Church, he have his Dismission, (his Relation declared to be transferred,) unto that which now have their Eye upon him, to be their Pastor; that as near as may be, according to the Primitive Direction, They may choose from among themselves.
In these Proceedings there is a Seasonable Care taken, That if he were a Member of some other Church, he have his Dismission, (his Relation declared to be transferred,) unto that which now have their Eye upon him, to be their Pastor; that as near as may be, according to the Primitive Direction, They may chuse from among themselves.
§. 6. The Day for his Ordination being agreed upon, the Brethren agree with him; what Churches they will desire to be present at the intended Solemnity. Letters are then addressed unto ⟨p. 23⟩each of these Churches; Informing them, that they have made Choice of such a Person for their Pastor; and Requesting them, that they would by their Elders and Messengers, afford their Presence and Countenance, and Assistance, unto his Ordination; [At the Time and Place now specified:] and concluding with such Expressions of holy Affection and Charity as would be dictated by our holy Religion, on such an Occasion. The Letters are Subscribed by such of the Church, as are judged most suitable to do it, In the Name of the Church.
§. 6. The Day for his Ordination being agreed upon, the Brethren agree with him; what Churches they will desire to be present at the intended Solemnity. Letters are then addressed unto ⟨p. 23⟩each of these Churches; Informing them, that they have made Choice of such a Person for their Pastor; and Requesting them, that they would by their Elders and Messengers, afford their Presence and Countenance, and Assistence, unto his Ordination; [At the Time and Place now specified:] and concluding with such Expressions of holy Affection and Charity as would be dictated by our holy Religion, on such an Occasion. The Letters are Subscribed by such of the Church, as are judged most suitable to do it, In the Name of the Church.