The opening of III. CHRISTIAN ECCLESIASTICS
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DIRECTIONS TO PASTORS AND PEOPLE ABOUT SACRED DOCTRINE, WORSHIP, AND DISCIPLINE, AND THEIR MUTUAL DUTIES. WITH THE SOLUTION OF A MULTITUDE OF CHURCH CONTROVERSIES AND CASES OF CONSCIENCE.
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To the Reader. 547 I. Of the worship of God in general. 547 II. Directions about the manner of worship, to avoid all corruptions, and false, unacceptable worshipping of God. 553 III. Directions about the christian covenant with God, and baptism. 559 IV. Directions about the profession of our religion to others. 562 V. Directions about vows and particular covenants with God. 564 VI. Directions to the people concerning their internal and private duty to their pastors, and the improvement of their ministerial office and gifts. 580 VII. Directions for the discovery of the truth among contenders, and the escape of heresy and deceit. 590 VIII. Directions for the union and communion of saints, and the avoiding unpeaceableness and schism. 595 IX. How to behave ourselves in the public assemblies, and the worship there performed, and after them. 616 X. Directions about our communion with holy souls departed, and now with Christ. 618 XI. Directions about our communion with the holy angels. 622