Ratio disciplinae fratrum Nov-Anglorum. A faithful account of the discipline professed and practised; in…

Name: Ratio disciplinae fratrum Nov-Anglorum. A faithful account of the discipline professed and practised; in…
Author: Cotton Mather

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]

Cotton Mather 1663–1728Boston: printed for S. Gerrish, 1726

[2], iv, 10, 207, [5] p. ; 18 cm. (8vo) · 57k words · Evans 2775

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We Proceed unto the Methods and Customs, IN THE CHURCHES OF New-Eng… › Article 6: ARTICLE VI. The Pastoral Care Exercised in the more PRIVATE SERVICES of it.

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[ Earlier:306–321 of 557

:306p. 113

The Pastor begins with a Prayer which turns upon such Articles as these.

:307p. 113

The Glorious GOD is acknowledged as the Giver of every Good Gift; The Extent of His Providence, and a Providence too under the Management of our Mediator JESUS, is considered; —

:308p. 113

In all the Good that is done for us the Sovereign Power, and Wisdom, and Goodness of our GOD is confessed; And our SAVIOUR by His Blood purchasing for us the Blessings of Goodness, whereof our Sins have made a Forfeiture.

:309p. 113

It is desired, That our Blessings may prove Blessings indeed unto us, and assist us in the Service of GOD.

:310p. 113–114

The Goodness of GOD in appointing the Married State is adored; — and His Providence in ⟨p. 114⟩

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