Of the Church, Five Books, Volume 4Printed at the University Press, for the Ecclesiastical History Society, 1852 - Church |
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... Touching the first , the causes why general councils are called are three . The first is , the suppressing of new here- sies , formerly not condemned . The second , a general and uniform reformation of abuses crept into the Church . The ...
... Touching the first , the causes why general councils are called are three . The first is , the suppressing of new here- sies , formerly not condemned . The second , a general and uniform reformation of abuses crept into the Church . The ...
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... touching the good and profitable use of general councils , there is no difference between us and our adversaries ; but it is agreed on both sides , that though they be not absolutely necessary , yet they are very behove- ful , and much ...
... touching the good and profitable use of general councils , there is no difference between us and our adversaries ; but it is agreed on both sides , that though they be not absolutely necessary , yet they are very behove- ful , and much ...
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... Touching the order that must be kept in general councils 1 . First , the book of God must be laid in the midst of them that are present . Secondly , the meeting must be openly and not in secret . Thirdly , it must be free , and every ...
... Touching the order that must be kept in general councils 1 . First , the book of God must be laid in the midst of them that are present . Secondly , the meeting must be openly and not in secret . Thirdly , it must be free , and every ...
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... touching faith and manners , may easily be proved by the proceedings of all ancient coun- cils . For the fathers of the Nicene Council desire Sylvester to confirm what they have decreed ; and Leo professeth that he approveth all those ...
... touching faith and manners , may easily be proved by the proceedings of all ancient coun- cils . For the fathers of the Nicene Council desire Sylvester to confirm what they have decreed ; and Leo professeth that he approveth all those ...
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... Touching this point , there are that say , that all interpretations of holy Scriptures agreed on in general councils , and all resolutions of doubts concerning things therein contained , proceed from the same Spirit from which the holy ...
... Touching this point , there are that say , that all interpretations of holy Scriptures agreed on in general councils , and all resolutions of doubts concerning things therein contained , proceed from the same Spirit from which the holy ...
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Popular passages
Page 9 - be with His church to the end of the world, He engaged to give such graces as were necessary to raise us above our natural weaknesses.
Page 457 - And many other signs truly did Jesus in the presence of his disciples, which are not written in this book: But these are written, that ye might believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God; and that believing ye might have life through his name.
Page 229 - Bring ye all the tithes into the storehouse, that there may be meat in mine house, and prove me now herewith, saith the LORD of hosts, if I will not open you the windows of heaven, and pour you out a blessing, that there shall not be room enough to receive it.
Page 332 - As we have heard, so have we seen in the city of the LORD of hosts, in the city of our God: God will establish it for ever.
Page 165 - Defraud ye not one the other, except it be with consent for a time, that ye may give yourselves to fasting and prayer; and come together again, that Satan tempt you not for your incontinency.
Page 516 - The visible Church of Christ is a congregation of faithful men, in which the pure word of God is preached, and the sacraments duly administered, according to Christ's ordinance, in all those things that of necessity are requisite to the same.
Page 229 - And the cities shall they have to dwell in, and the suburbs of them shall be for their cattle, and for their goods, and for all their beasts. And the suburbs of the cities which ye shall give unto the Levites shall reach from the wall of the city and outward, a thousand cubits round about...
Page 514 - Christ, and church of the living God, which is the pillar and ground of truth, that so they may embrace her communion, follow her directions, and rest in her judgment?
Page 94 - ... by the authority of the canonical Scriptures, or by the first four General Councils, or any of them, or by any other General Council wherein the same was declared heresy by the express and plain words of the said canonical Scriptures, or such as hereafter shall be ordered, judged or determined to be heresy by the High Court of Parliament of this realm, with the assent of the Clergy in their Convocation ; anything in this Act contained to the contrary notwithstanding.
Page 518 - THE visible Church of Christ is a congregation of faithful men, in the which the pure Word of God is preached, and the Sacraments be duly ministered according to Christ's ordinance, in all those things that of necessity are requisite to the same.