Five disputations of church-government and worship by Richard Baxter.

Abstract

Reproduction of original in Cambridge University Library. Each part except the first, has special t.p., dated 1658. I. Whether it be necessary or profitable to the right order or peace of the churches of England, that we restore the extruded episcopacy? Neg.--II. Assert. Those who nullifie our present ministry and churches, which have not the prelatical ordination, and teach the people to do the like, do incur the guilt of grievous sin.--III. An episcopacy desirable for the reformation , preservation and peace of the churches.--IV. Whether a stinted liturgie or form of worship be a desireable means for the peace of these churches?--V. Whether humane ceremonies be necessary or profitable to the church?