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Attestation of Many Learned Godly and Famous Divines

by Henry Jacob · 1563–1624

Published: 1613
Length: 69,581 words
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Divisions: 14

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An attestation of many learned, godly, and famous divines, lightes of religion, and pillars of the Gospell iustifying this doctrine, viz. That the Church-governement ought to bee alwayes with the peoples free consent. Also this; that a true Church vnder the Gospell contayneth no more ordinary congregations but one. In the discourse whereof, specially Doctor Downames & also D. Bilsons chiefe matters in their writings against the same, are answered.

[Middelburg Printed by Richard Schilders] Anno Dom. 1613.

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Front matter
Title page
DedicationTo my Chriſtian and beloved friends in London and elſwhere in England, Grace and peace be multiplied in…
Table of contentsThe contents of this Booke, divided into Nine Chapters.
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Chapter 1CHAP. I. The great importance of the matter heere handled; viz. That the people ought to have their free…
Chapter 2CHAP. II. The Method and order of this Treatiſe.
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CHAP. III. The testimonies of many particular late Writers, of bleſſed memorie, making for vs in this matter.

Chapter 4CHAP. IIII. The publike conſent of many late, yet excellent Churches, heerein with vs.

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Chapter 6CHAP. VI. Our very Adverſaries do acknowledge with vs the truth of this doctrine, ſometimes in plaine…
Chapter 7CHAPTER VII. Conſequences of greatest importance following vpon the peoples free cōſent in their Church…
Chapter 8CHAP. 8. An anſwer to divers chiefe Obiections of the adverſaries of this cauſe; noting alſo brieflie their…
Chapter 9CHAP. IX. A ſhort advertiſement to the vpright hearted and Christian Reader, touching this Writing & Cauſe.
AddendumAn Addition.
Back matter
IndexA Table of the chief matters contained in this Treatiſe.

14 divisions in the TEI outline

Subjects

Downame, George, d. 1634 · Defence of the sermon preached at the consecration of the L. Bishop of Bath and Welles · Controversial literatureBilson, Thomas, 1546 or 7-1616 · Perpetual governement of Christes Church · Controversial literature

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Author: Henry Jacob (1563–1624)
Imprint: [Middelburg Printed by Richard Schilders] Anno Dom. 1613.
Extent: 323, [13] p.
Language: English
Catalogue: STC 14328 · ESTC S117858
Source: TCP A04207
Licence: CC0 1.0 Universal (Text Creation Partnership)

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