A Continuation of Letters Concerning the Constitution and Order of the Christian Ministry: Addressed to the Members of the Presbyterian Churches in the City of New-York : Being an Examination of the Strictures of the Rev. Drs. Bowden and Kemp, and the Rev. Mr. How, on the Former Series |
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... fact , the primitive constitution of the church , were decided in favour of our Epis- copal brethren ; still another question remains , viz . Is a compliance with that constitution so unaltera- bly and indispensably binding on the ...
... fact , the primitive constitution of the church , were decided in favour of our Epis- copal brethren ; still another question remains , viz . Is a compliance with that constitution so unaltera- bly and indispensably binding on the ...
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... fact , that Prelacy existed in the primitive church , must effectually destroy the character of all church- es not found in possession of that form of govern- ment . Whether these positions so totally distinct are so generally ...
... fact , that Prelacy existed in the primitive church , must effectually destroy the character of all church- es not found in possession of that form of govern- ment . Whether these positions so totally distinct are so generally ...
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... ought to know , and cannot but know , " to be groundless . In fact , he frequently imputes to me , in terms a little indirect and softened , known and 66 deliberate falsehood . And on one occasion , he per- 32 LETTER I.
... ought to know , and cannot but know , " to be groundless . In fact , he frequently imputes to me , in terms a little indirect and softened , known and 66 deliberate falsehood . And on one occasion , he per- 32 LETTER I.
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... is prescribed " in the word of God . In fact , it is impossible " to carry external order further than these men " carry it . See the language which they hold ! 66 Presbyterial government , in church sessions , " Presbyterial 38 LETTER II .
... is prescribed " in the word of God . In fact , it is impossible " to carry external order further than these men " carry it . See the language which they hold ! 66 Presbyterial government , in church sessions , " Presbyterial 38 LETTER II .
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... very plausible argu- ment , but the single circumstance of having some foundation in fact . Of this , I am compelled to say , it is totally destitute . 66 error . To show that Mr. How , in writing thus , Presbyterians not illiberal . 39.
... very plausible argu- ment , but the single circumstance of having some foundation in fact . Of this , I am compelled to say , it is totally destitute . 66 error . To show that Mr. How , in writing thus , Presbyterians not illiberal . 39.
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