An Historical Sketch of the First Church in Boston: From Its Formation to the Present Period. To which are Added Two Sermons, One on Leaving the Old, and the Other on Entering the New House of WorshipMunroe & Francis, 1812 - 256 pages |
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... gave a SECT . II . modest testimony of her ; but withal requested , she might not be put to make open confession , which , he said , was against the apostle's rule , and not fit for women's modesty ; but that the elders might examine ...
... gave a SECT . II . modest testimony of her ; but withal requested , she might not be put to make open confession , which , he said , was against the apostle's rule , and not fit for women's modesty ; but that the elders might examine ...
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... gave the right hand of fellowship to the newly organized church . 25 Feb. April . The churches of Lynn and Salem were much divided . Corn was scarce ; and removals fre- quent . A general fast was proclaimed . This church in particular ...
... gave the right hand of fellowship to the newly organized church . 25 Feb. April . The churches of Lynn and Salem were much divided . Corn was scarce ; and removals fre- quent . A general fast was proclaimed . This church in particular ...
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... gave tolerable satisfaction . Mr. Wheelwright being the friend and sup- porter of Mrs. H. her partisans in the church were desirous of having him associated with Messrs . Wilson and Cotton . The proposition was opposed . It was said ...
... gave tolerable satisfaction . Mr. Wheelwright being the friend and sup- porter of Mrs. H. her partisans in the church were desirous of having him associated with Messrs . Wilson and Cotton . The proposition was opposed . It was said ...
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... gave motion to the pens as well , as spirit of controversy . Among other tracts , the magistrates issued an apology , justify- ing the sentence of the court against Mr. Wheel- wright . Against this sentence the majority of the church ...
... gave motion to the pens as well , as spirit of controversy . Among other tracts , the magistrates issued an apology , justify- ing the sentence of the court against Mr. Wheel- wright . Against this sentence the majority of the church ...
Page 43
... no objection to offer against the general sentiment ; but gave a conciliatory exposition of the affair on the following sunday . This sudden and favour 1637 . SECT . II . able change in the aspect of WILSON . COTTON . 43.
... no objection to offer against the general sentiment ; but gave a conciliatory exposition of the affair on the following sunday . This sudden and favour 1637 . SECT . II . able change in the aspect of WILSON . COTTON . 43.
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