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The churches quarrel espoused or A reply in satyre, to certain proposals made, in answer to this question, What further steps are to be taken, that the councils may have due constitution and efficacy in supporting, preserving, and well-ordering the interest of the churches in the country? By John Wise, Pastor to a church in Ipswich. [Three lines of quotations].
Wise, John, 1652-1725.Date: 1715- E-books
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A seasonable testimony to good order in the churches of the faithful Particularly declaring the usefulness & necessity of councils in order to preserving peace and truth in the churches. By Increase Mather, D.D. with the concurrence of other ministers of the Gospel in Boston. [Six lines of Scripture texts].
Increase MatherDate: 1720- E-books
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An extract from the manuscripts of the Reverend and learned Mr. Robert Breck, late Pastor to the Church of Christ in Marlborough . Concerning lay or ruling elders distinct from teaching, &c.
Breck, Robert, 1682-1731.Date: printed in the year, MDCCXXXII. [1732]- E-books
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A Letter to a gentleman relating to the office of ruling elders in the churches
Date: 1731?]- E-books
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A disquisition concerning ecclesiastical councils Proving, that not only pastors, but brethren delegated by the curches [sic], 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, containining [sic] a further vindication of the Congregational discipline. By Increase Mather. D.D. [Ten lines of quotations].
Increase MatherDate: 1716