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IN NINE VOLUMES.
VOL. IV.
CONTAINING
THE RATIONAL FOUNDATION OF A CHRISTIAN CHURCH;
ON CIVIL POWER IN THINGS SACRED.
BUIN AND RECOVERY OF MANKIND;
ON THE FREEDOM OF THE WILL;
THE SACRIFICE OF CHRIST;
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THE
RATIONAL FOUNDATION,
FORAI AND ORDER
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confirm:£D and improved:
fcY THE DIRF.CTIONS 1>'D EXAMPLES Of THE NEW TESTAMENT.
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I « | watts_works_vol_4.pdf | 12 | 635 | 635.52 | 1,231.2 | Internet Archive PDF 1.4.25; including mupdf and pymupdf/skimage | D:20240625100741Z | The works of the Rev. Isaac Watts D.D. in nine volumes | https://archive.org/details/worksrevisaacwa04wattgoog | Watts, Isaac, 1674-1748 | Internet Archive | Dissenters, Religious -- England; Theology -- Early works to 1800; Theology -- History -- 18th century; Dissenters, Religious; Theology; England | D:20240625100741Z | THE RATIONAL FOUNDATION,
FORM AND ORDER
OF
A CHRISTIAN CHURCH,
CONFIRMED AND IMPROVED:
BY THE DIRECTIONS AND EXAMPLES OF THE NEW TESTAMENT.
Vol. iv. | [{"model_id": "zai-org/GLM-OCR", "model_name": "GLM-OCR", "column_name": "markdown", "timestamp": "2026-02-20T01:56:27.011765", "task": "ocr", "temperature": 0.01, "top_p": 1e-05, "repetition_penalty": 1.1, "max_tokens": 8192}] | |
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THE PREFACE
TO " THE RATIONAL FOUNDATION OF A CHRISTIAN
CHURCH."
J. B E principles on wbich christian cbarches are built, are so plain, so natoral
ad easy, and so mocb the same with those which' give rise to all the well-
famed societies in the world» that one would think there should not be such
Bitter of debate and c... | watts_works_vol_4.pdf | 14 | 635 | 635.52 | 1,231.2 | Internet Archive PDF 1.4.25; including mupdf and pymupdf/skimage | D:20240625100741Z | The works of the Rev. Isaac Watts D.D. in nine volumes | https://archive.org/details/worksrevisaacwa04wattgoog | Watts, Isaac, 1674-1748 | Internet Archive | Dissenters, Religious -- England; Theology -- Early works to 1800; Theology -- History -- 18th century; Dissenters, Religious; Theology; England | D:20240625100741Z | THE PREFACE
TO "THE RATIONAL FOUNDATION OF A CHRISTIAN CHURCH."
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THE RJTIOyjL FOUyDJTIOX,
FURU AND ORDER OF
A CHRISTIAN CHURCH,
Confirmed and itnjtroved: iy the Directions and irawples of
the New Ttslameiit.
Section I. — Reason and Revelation agree to require Soeial
Religion,
I. JVlAN is BO intellectual and sodable being, and he owe*
honour and worship to God his Creator, in his soc... | watts_works_vol_4.pdf | 15 | 635 | 647.25 | 1,156.5 | Internet Archive PDF 1.4.25; including mupdf and pymupdf/skimage | D:20240625100741Z | The works of the Rev. Isaac Watts D.D. in nine volumes | https://archive.org/details/worksrevisaacwa04wattgoog | Watts, Isaac, 1674-1748 | Internet Archive | Dissenters, Religious -- England; Theology -- Early works to 1800; Theology -- History -- 18th century; Dissenters, Religious; Theology; England | D:20240625100741Z | THE RATIONAL FOUNDATION,
FORM AND ORDER OF
A CHRISTIAN CHURCH;
Confirmed and improved: by the Directions and Examples of
the New Testament.
SECTION I.—Reason and Revelation agree to require Social
Religion.
1. MAN is an intellectual and sociable being, and he owes
honour and worship to God his Creator, in his social... | [{"model_id": "zai-org/GLM-OCR", "model_name": "GLM-OCR", "column_name": "markdown", "timestamp": "2026-02-20T01:56:27.011765", "task": "ocr", "temperature": 0.01, "top_p": 1e-05, "repetition_penalty": 1.1, "max_tokens": 8192}] | |
SECTION i. 9,
Waiting for more. And bo also pyery man, in Iiis social capacity^
for the same reason^ is under obligation to perform acts of public
or aorial religion ; >iz. prayer for public mercies wanted, sucU
as >^oocl governors, peace, plenty, civil and religious liberty, &c.
praise for public mercies received, and... | watts_works_vol_4.pdf | 16 | 635 | 635.52 | 1,231.2 | Internet Archive PDF 1.4.25; including mupdf and pymupdf/skimage | D:20240625100741Z | The works of the Rev. Isaac Watts D.D. in nine volumes | https://archive.org/details/worksrevisaacwa04wattgoog | Watts, Isaac, 1674-1748 | Internet Archive | Dissenters, Religious -- England; Theology -- Early works to 1800; Theology -- History -- 18th century; Dissenters, Religious; Theology; England | D:20240625100741Z | SECTION I.
waiting for more. And so also every man, in his social capacity, for the same reason, is under obligation to perform acts of public or social religion; viz. prayer for public mercies wanted, such as good governors, peace, plenty, civil and religious liberty, &c. praise for public mercies received, and a pro... | [{"model_id": "zai-org/GLM-OCR", "model_name": "GLM-OCR", "column_name": "markdown", "timestamp": "2026-02-20T01:56:27.011765", "task": "ocr", "temperature": 0.01, "top_p": 1e-05, "repetition_penalty": 1.1, "max_tokens": 8192}] | |
9 A CHRISTIAN CHURCH.
within the reach of their proper evidences. Whcrrineoereif
revelation gives us plain and certain rules for 6ur conduct, rea«
%6ti itself obliges us to submit and follow them. Where the
rules of duty are more obscure, we are to use our reason to
|ind them out, as far as we can, by comparing one par... | watts_works_vol_4.pdf | 17 | 635 | 635.52 | 1,231.2 | Internet Archive PDF 1.4.25; including mupdf and pymupdf/skimage | D:20240625100741Z | The works of the Rev. Isaac Watts D.D. in nine volumes | https://archive.org/details/worksrevisaacwa04wattgoog | Watts, Isaac, 1674-1748 | Internet Archive | Dissenters, Religious -- England; Theology -- Early works to 1800; Theology -- History -- 18th century; Dissenters, Religious; Theology; England | D:20240625100741Z | A CHRISTIAN CHURCH.
within the reach of their proper evidences. Whereinsoever revelation gives us plain and certain rules for our conduct, reason itself obliges us to submit and follow them. Where the rules of duty are more obscure, we are to use our reason to find them out, as far as we can, by comparing one part of ... | [{"model_id": "zai-org/GLM-OCR", "model_name": "GLM-OCR", "column_name": "markdown", "timestamp": "2026-02-20T01:56:27.011765", "task": "ocr", "temperature": 0.01, "top_p": 1e-05, "repetition_penalty": 1.1, "max_tokens": 8192}] | |
sECTiov n.. 9
uhl AMI to the fiuronr and likeneu of God, whidi the light of
•tfiirey 0r tiie law of natural relision, could not do ; The na-
lioBt of the earth, and the men of the brightest reason among
Ihum^ in long miccessions of ages, had made sufficient experi«
tMBla of the practical insuificiency of human reason f... | watts_works_vol_4.pdf | 18 | 635 | 635.52 | 1,231.2 | Internet Archive PDF 1.4.25; including mupdf and pymupdf/skimage | D:20240625100741Z | The works of the Rev. Isaac Watts D.D. in nine volumes | https://archive.org/details/worksrevisaacwa04wattgoog | Watts, Isaac, 1674-1748 | Internet Archive | Dissenters, Religious -- England; Theology -- Early works to 1800; Theology -- History -- 18th century; Dissenters, Religious; Theology; England | D:20240625100741Z | SECTION II.
sinciful man to the favour and likeness of God, which the light of nature, or the law of natural religion, could not do: The nations of the earth, and the men of the brightest reason among them, in long successions of ages, had made sufficient experiments of the practical insufficiency of human reason for ... | [{"model_id": "zai-org/GLM-OCR", "model_name": "GLM-OCR", "column_name": "markdown", "timestamp": "2026-02-20T01:56:27.011765", "task": "ocr", "temperature": 0.01, "top_p": 1e-05, "repetition_penalty": 1.1, "max_tokens": 8192}] | |
8 A tnRlSTIAS* CHl'llcn.
taitied, the lij^ht of reason teaches us, that several persons, wha
profess the same religion, must sometfmes meet together, to
celehrate the soli'miiities, rites^ and ordinances thereof, and to
vori!(hi]) God accordinff to the rules of it. When this religion ifr
profosM'd by Threat multitudes,... | watts_works_vol_4.pdf | 19 | 635 | 635.52 | 1,231.2 | Internet Archive PDF 1.4.25; including mupdf and pymupdf/skimage | D:20240625100741Z | The works of the Rev. Isaac Watts D.D. in nine volumes | https://archive.org/details/worksrevisaacwa04wattgoog | Watts, Isaac, 1674-1748 | Internet Archive | Dissenters, Religious -- England; Theology -- Early works to 1800; Theology -- History -- 18th century; Dissenters, Religious; Theology; England | D:20240625100741Z | tained, the light of reason teaches us, that several persons, who profess the same religion, must sometimes meet together, to celebrate the solemnities, rites, and ordinances thereof, and to worship God according to the rules of it. When this religion is professed by great multitudes, or by whole nations, it is not pos... | [{"model_id": "zai-org/GLM-OCR", "model_name": "GLM-OCR", "column_name": "markdown", "timestamp": "2026-02-20T01:56:27.011765", "task": "ocr", "temperature": 0.01, "top_p": 1e-05, "repetition_penalty": 1.1, "max_tokens": 8192}] | |
SECTION n. d
And does not the New Testament teocli us the s^me prac^
>, Tiz. that where persons would i>c unkedin cliristian worship
mod religious society, they must agree in tlieir religion so fat* at
leaat, as to make a credihic profession of tlicir beiug the sincere
disciples of Christ, and must niake known their ag... | watts_works_vol_4.pdf | 20 | 635 | 635.52 | 1,231.2 | Internet Archive PDF 1.4.25; including mupdf and pymupdf/skimage | D:20240625100741Z | The works of the Rev. Isaac Watts D.D. in nine volumes | https://archive.org/details/worksrevisaacwa04wattgoog | Watts, Isaac, 1674-1748 | Internet Archive | Dissenters, Religious -- England; Theology -- Early works to 1800; Theology -- History -- 18th century; Dissenters, Religious; Theology; England | D:20240625100741Z | SECTION II.
And does not the New Testament teach us the same practice, viz. that where persons would be united in Christian worship and religious society, they must agree in their religion so far at least, as to make a credible profession of their being the sincere disciples of Christ, and must make known their agreem... | [{"model_id": "zai-org/GLM-OCR", "model_name": "GLM-OCR", "column_name": "markdown", "timestamp": "2026-02-20T01:56:27.011765", "task": "ocr", "temperature": 0.01, "top_p": 1e-05, "repetition_penalty": 1.1, "max_tokens": 8192}] | |
10 i CTfurriAii chcxco.
neeentry, far the support of uiy religion in the norld ; tad.
vithont Bucli an agreement as to lime anil place, a companf of
MieooaaiMt meet for any purpose wliattoever, eitlicr in thing*
dnl or religious*.
If there be any precise time*, ni^ any jiarticnlar place ap-
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If there be any precise time, and any particular place appointed for this purpose by divine revelation, reason imme... | [{"model_id": "zai-org/GLM-OCR", "model_name": "GLM-OCR", "column_name": "markdown", "timestamp": "2026-02-20T01:56:27.011765", "task": "ocr", "temperature": 0.01, "top_p": 1e-05, "repetition_penalty": 1.1, "max_tokens": 8192}] | |
fi&CTION IL II
of il W IS the characteristic, or distinguishing^ nark of a christian.
Now aiBoe it was so early and so luiiversaily practised by the
profcssots of christianityi we have jnst reason to tiiink it w as ap«
pointed by the inspired apostles, that christians should eomo
logoflMr to worship God on <hat day, an... | watts_works_vol_4.pdf | 22 | 635 | 640.8 | 1,239.84 | Internet Archive PDF 1.4.25; including mupdf and pymupdf/skimage | D:20240625100741Z | The works of the Rev. Isaac Watts D.D. in nine volumes | https://archive.org/details/worksrevisaacwa04wattgoog | Watts, Isaac, 1674-1748 | Internet Archive | Dissenters, Religious -- England; Theology -- Early works to 1800; Theology -- History -- 18th century; Dissenters, Religious; Theology; England | D:20240625100741Z | of it was the characteristic, or distinguishing mark of a christian. Now since it was so early and so universally practised by the professors of Christianity, we have just reason to think it was appointed by the inspired apostles, that Christians should come together to worship God on that day, and give honour to their... | [{"model_id": "zai-org/GLM-OCR", "model_name": "GLM-OCR", "column_name": "markdown", "timestamp": "2026-02-20T01:56:27.011765", "task": "ocr", "temperature": 0.01, "top_p": 1e-05, "repetition_penalty": 1.1, "max_tokens": 8192}] | |
It A CBlttSTlAS CBCRCn.
from among ifoursthea that wicked person. If a man that m
tailed a brother be a foniicatorf or an idolater, or a railer, or a
drunkard, or an extortioner, keep no company s^iih such, a one: uOj
not to eat. And those jcbo denif the resurrection, and overthrow
tiie/aith of wmct are delivered to Sa... | watts_works_vol_4.pdf | 23 | 635 | 647.25 | 1,156.5 | Internet Archive PDF 1.4.25; including mupdf and pymupdf/skimage | D:20240625100741Z | The works of the Rev. Isaac Watts D.D. in nine volumes | https://archive.org/details/worksrevisaacwa04wattgoog | Watts, Isaac, 1674-1748 | Internet Archive | Dissenters, Religious -- England; Theology -- Early works to 1800; Theology -- History -- 18th century; Dissenters, Religious; Theology; England | D:20240625100741Z | from among yourselves that wicked person. If a man that is called a brother be a fornicator, or an idolater, or a railer, or a drunkard, or an extortioner, keep no company with such a one: no, not to eat. And those who deny the resurrection, and overthrow the faith of some, are delivered to Satan, and cast out of the c... | [{"model_id": "zai-org/GLM-OCR", "model_name": "GLM-OCR", "column_name": "markdown", "timestamp": "2026-02-20T01:56:27.011765", "task": "ocr", "temperature": 0.01, "top_p": 1e-05, "repetition_penalty": 1.1, "max_tokens": 8192}] | |
SECTION Il- ls
e^mcth saints*. See his advice to the Corinthians; 1 Cor, ▼. 4*
In the name of OH r Lord Jesus Christy tchen ye are gathered
together, deliver such a wicked man to Satan ; verse 13. Put away
from among' jfoursetves that nicked person. And in 2 Cor. ii.
6. this is. called a punishment injiicted by many. A... | watts_works_vol_4.pdf | 24 | 635 | 635.52 | 1,231.2 | Internet Archive PDF 1.4.25; including mupdf and pymupdf/skimage | D:20240625100741Z | The works of the Rev. Isaac Watts D.D. in nine volumes | https://archive.org/details/worksrevisaacwa04wattgoog | Watts, Isaac, 1674-1748 | Internet Archive | Dissenters, Religious -- England; Theology -- Early works to 1800; Theology -- History -- 18th century; Dissenters, Religious; Theology; England | D:20240625100741Z | SECTION II.
cometh saints*. See his advice to the Corinthians; 1 Cor. v. 4.
In the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, when ye are gathered together, deliver such a wicked man to Satan; verse 18. Put away from among yourselves that wicked person. And in 2 Cor. ii. 6. this is called a punishment inflicted by many. And verse... | [{"model_id": "zai-org/GLM-OCR", "model_name": "GLM-OCR", "column_name": "markdown", "timestamp": "2026-02-20T01:56:27.011765", "task": "ocr", "temperature": 0.01, "top_p": 1e-05, "repetition_penalty": 1.1, "max_tokens": 8192}] | |
14 A CBBISTIAir CXVBCV.
and his wonderful works of power aod wisdom ; t o join together
in prayer to God for such blessings as we stand in need of ; to
confess our sins, and ask the forgiveness of them ; to acknow-
ledge bis m ercies, and give thanks to bis goodness ; and to sing
with the voice to bis honour and praise... | watts_works_vol_4.pdf | 25 | 635 | 640.8 | 1,239.84 | Internet Archive PDF 1.4.25; including mupdf and pymupdf/skimage | D:20240625100741Z | The works of the Rev. Isaac Watts D.D. in nine volumes | https://archive.org/details/worksrevisaacwa04wattgoog | Watts, Isaac, 1674-1748 | Internet Archive | Dissenters, Religious -- England; Theology -- Early works to 1800; Theology -- History -- 18th century; Dissenters, Religious; Theology; England | D:20240625100741Z | and his wonderful works of power and wisdom; to join together in prayer to God for such blessings as we stand in need of; to confess our sins, and ask the forgiveness of them; to acknowledge his mercies, and give thanks to his goodness; and to sing with the voice to his honour and praise. The light of nature directs us... | [{"model_id": "zai-org/GLM-OCR", "model_name": "GLM-OCR", "column_name": "markdown", "timestamp": "2026-02-20T01:56:27.011765", "task": "ocr", "temperature": 0.01, "top_p": 1e-05, "repetition_penalty": 1.1, "max_tokens": 8192}] | |
SBPnOJUtL IS
I
•very reJifiioiMi aiaeniblyf who should be wise and pradent, grave^
mber^ &ndjaiihfulf and better skilled in the things of religion
tiwn others ; and who should be capable in a more clear and
happy mmnoicr to expreM them, thai he, or they, may go befora
the oongreg^LwUf and lead them in their several act... | watts_works_vol_4.pdf | 26 | 635 | 635.52 | 1,231.2 | Internet Archive PDF 1.4.25; including mupdf and pymupdf/skimage | D:20240625100741Z | The works of the Rev. Isaac Watts D.D. in nine volumes | https://archive.org/details/worksrevisaacwa04wattgoog | Watts, Isaac, 1674-1748 | Internet Archive | Dissenters, Religious -- England; Theology -- Early works to 1800; Theology -- History -- 18th century; Dissenters, Religious; Theology; England | D:20240625100741Z | SECTION II.
every religious assembly, who should be wise and prudent, grave, sober, and faithful, and better skilled in the things of religion than others; and who should be capable in a more clear and happy manner to express them, that he, or they, may go before the congregation, and lead them in their several acts o... | [{"model_id": "zai-org/GLM-OCR", "model_name": "GLM-OCR", "column_name": "markdown", "timestamp": "2026-02-20T01:56:27.011765", "task": "ocr", "temperature": 0.01, "top_p": 1e-05, "repetition_penalty": 1.1, "max_tokens": 8192}] | |
16 A CHRISTIAN CHURCH.
a Krt of m^n, or such officer:} in the christian church, as maj lead
divine woi'hlii|> in their assemblies^ and may celebrate the institu-
iioiiH of the irfjK))el ainoni; ihcin. We iinu their names and titles
frccjueiitly nurniioned as pastors, teachers, elders, bishops, bhep"
htrds, iV* We Tuul ... | watts_works_vol_4.pdf | 27 | 635 | 635.52 | 1,231.2 | Internet Archive PDF 1.4.25; including mupdf and pymupdf/skimage | D:20240625100741Z | The works of the Rev. Isaac Watts D.D. in nine volumes | https://archive.org/details/worksrevisaacwa04wattgoog | Watts, Isaac, 1674-1748 | Internet Archive | Dissenters, Religious -- England; Theology -- Early works to 1800; Theology -- History -- 18th century; Dissenters, Religious; Theology; England | D:20240625100741Z | a set of men, or such officers in the christian church, as may lead divine worship in their assemblies, and may celebrate the institutions of the gospel among them. We find their names and titles frequently mentioned as pastors, teachers, elders, bishops, shepherds, etc. We find the duties of their station often spoken... | [{"model_id": "zai-org/GLM-OCR", "model_name": "GLM-OCR", "column_name": "markdown", "timestamp": "2026-02-20T01:56:27.011765", "task": "ocr", "temperature": 0.01, "top_p": 1e-05, "repetition_penalty": 1.1, "max_tokens": 8192}] | |
tECnON II. 17
propliecj, or by the sift of diaoernmeiit of spiritt, by the apos-
tki^ or odier inspired men, in that day, as Timothy was pointed
o«i b^ prophecy, to be an eTangelist ; 1 Tim. i. 18. and iv. 14.
And m this sense the apostles and evangelists, Paul and Bar-
nabas, Timothy and Titus might perhaps, by the di... | watts_works_vol_4.pdf | 28 | 635 | 640.8 | 1,239.84 | Internet Archive PDF 1.4.25; including mupdf and pymupdf/skimage | D:20240625100741Z | The works of the Rev. Isaac Watts D.D. in nine volumes | https://archive.org/details/worksrevisaacwa04wattgoog | Watts, Isaac, 1674-1748 | Internet Archive | Dissenters, Religious -- England; Theology -- Early works to 1800; Theology -- History -- 18th century; Dissenters, Religious; Theology; England | D:20240625100741Z | prophecy, or by the gift of discernment of spirits, by the apostles, or other inspired men, in that day, as Timothy was pointed out by prophecy, to be an evangelist; 1 Tim. i. 18. and iv. 14. And in this sense the apostles and evangelists, Paul and Barnabas, Timothy and Titus might perhaps, by the direction of the Holy... | [{"model_id": "zai-org/GLM-OCR", "model_name": "GLM-OCR", "column_name": "markdown", "timestamp": "2026-02-20T01:56:27.011765", "task": "ocr", "temperature": 0.01, "top_p": 1e-05, "repetition_penalty": 1.1, "max_tokens": 8192}] | |
18 A CnAISTIAN CHVRCn.
to determine* : This is certain, that the rite of inopositioB of
IViuds has something natural in it, w hen we pray for a blessini;
to descend on any particular person, and more especially at his
entrance into an office ; as it were to point him out in a visible
manner to God and the world. Good o... | watts_works_vol_4.pdf | 29 | 635 | 640.8 | 1,239.84 | Internet Archive PDF 1.4.25; including mupdf and pymupdf/skimage | D:20240625100741Z | The works of the Rev. Isaac Watts D.D. in nine volumes | https://archive.org/details/worksrevisaacwa04wattgoog | Watts, Isaac, 1674-1748 | Internet Archive | Dissenters, Religious -- England; Theology -- Early works to 1800; Theology -- History -- 18th century; Dissenters, Religious; Theology; England | D:20240625100741Z | to determine*: This is certain, that the rite of imposition of hands has something natural in it, when we pray for a blessing to descend on any particular person, and more especially at his entrance into an office; as it were to point him out in a visible manner to God and the world. Good old Jacob laid his hands on Ep... | [{"model_id": "zai-org/GLM-OCR", "model_name": "GLM-OCR", "column_name": "markdown", "timestamp": "2026-02-20T01:56:27.011765", "task": "ocr", "temperature": 0.01, "top_p": 1e-05, "repetition_penalty": 1.1, "max_tokens": 8192}] | |
SECTION III.
10
quired of those who have no extraordinary gifts. I might fur-
ther add, that these teachers and ministers of the gospel are
required in tlic New Testament to be faithful, diligent, and zea-
iuuH iu the If ork of Christ, willingly taking the care, or oversight
of the reli^ous concerns of the people, in i... | watts_works_vol_4.pdf | 30 | 635 | 635.52 | 1,231.2 | Internet Archive PDF 1.4.25; including mupdf and pymupdf/skimage | D:20240625100741Z | The works of the Rev. Isaac Watts D.D. in nine volumes | https://archive.org/details/worksrevisaacwa04wattgoog | Watts, Isaac, 1674-1748 | Internet Archive | Dissenters, Religious -- England; Theology -- Early works to 1800; Theology -- History -- 18th century; Dissenters, Religious; Theology; England | D:20240625100741Z | quired of those who have no extraordinary gifts. I might further add, that these teachers and ministers of the gospel are required in the New Testament to be faithful, diligent, and zealous in the work of Christ, willingly taking the care, or oversight of the religious concerns of the people, in instructing and oversee... | [{"model_id": "zai-org/GLM-OCR", "model_name": "GLM-OCR", "column_name": "markdown", "timestamp": "2026-02-20T01:56:27.011765", "task": "ocr", "temperature": 0.01, "top_p": 1e-05, "repetition_penalty": 1.1, "max_tokens": 8192}] | |
so k CBRIStlAN CHUECU.
many of these ofiicersy and of these solemn rites and actions,
vere desired by Christ to be continued in the following ordinary
occasions of these churches ^hcn extraordinary gifts' should
cease ; and how many of these forms are to be practised in all
succeeding ages. Most of tlie learned and in(... | watts_works_vol_4.pdf | 31 | 635 | 640.8 | 1,239.84 | Internet Archive PDF 1.4.25; including mupdf and pymupdf/skimage | D:20240625100741Z | The works of the Rev. Isaac Watts D.D. in nine volumes | https://archive.org/details/worksrevisaacwa04wattgoog | Watts, Isaac, 1674-1748 | Internet Archive | Dissenters, Religious -- England; Theology -- Early works to 1800; Theology -- History -- 18th century; Dissenters, Religious; Theology; England | D:20240625100741Z | many of these officers, and of these solemn rites and actions, were designed by Christ to be continued in the following ordinary occasions of these churches when extraordinary gifts should cease; and how many of these forms are to be practised in all succeeding ages. Most of the learned and inquisitive men who have wri... | [{"model_id": "zai-org/GLM-OCR", "model_name": "GLM-OCR", "column_name": "markdown", "timestamp": "2026-02-20T01:56:27.011765", "task": "ocr", "temperature": 0.01, "top_p": 1e-05, "repetition_penalty": 1.1, "max_tokens": 8192}] | |
. ^ SECTION m* 21
of (heir cliurc1i-o(Bccr8. The scripture itself makes It eyidcnt,
that deacons were chosen by the people in priipitiye times. Acta
Ti. 3. Brethren^ look ye out from among you seven men^ &c.
'
^
▼erses 5 — 7. And these wore to be entrusted only with the
money, or temporal thins^ of the church. And natu... | watts_works_vol_4.pdf | 32 | 635 | 640.8 | 1,239.84 | Internet Archive PDF 1.4.25; including mupdf and pymupdf/skimage | D:20240625100741Z | The works of the Rev. Isaac Watts D.D. in nine volumes | https://archive.org/details/worksrevisaacwa04wattgoog | Watts, Isaac, 1674-1748 | Internet Archive | Dissenters, Religious -- England; Theology -- Early works to 1800; Theology -- History -- 18th century; Dissenters, Religious; Theology; England | D:20240625100741Z | of their church-officers. The scripture itself makes it evident, that deacons were chosen by the people in primitive times. Acts vi. 3. Brethren, look ye out from among you seven men, &c. verses 5—7. And these were to be entrusted only with the money, or temporal things of the church. And nature, and universal custom, ... | [{"model_id": "zai-org/GLM-OCR", "model_name": "GLM-OCR", "column_name": "markdown", "timestamp": "2026-02-20T01:56:27.011765", "task": "ocr", "temperature": 0.01, "top_p": 1e-05, "repetition_penalty": 1.1, "max_tokens": 8192}] | |
32 A CHRISTIAN CHURCH.
other ministers, both in prayer and exhortation, make a tort of
beantiful harmony, and Md solemn weig^ht to this transaction en
dedicating a person to God : They are generally better capable
of oflTering up the prayers of the society to God 6d such an occa*
aion: they are best able to give a word... | watts_works_vol_4.pdf | 33 | 635 | 640.8 | 1,239.84 | Internet Archive PDF 1.4.25; including mupdf and pymupdf/skimage | D:20240625100741Z | The works of the Rev. Isaac Watts D.D. in nine volumes | https://archive.org/details/worksrevisaacwa04wattgoog | Watts, Isaac, 1674-1748 | Internet Archive | Dissenters, Religious -- England; Theology -- Early works to 1800; Theology -- History -- 18th century; Dissenters, Religious; Theology; England | D:20240625100741Z | other ministers, both in prayer and exhortation, make a sort of beautiful harmony, and add solemn weight to this transaction of dedicating a person to God: They are generally better capable of offering up the prayers of the society to God on such an occasion: they are best able to give a word of counsel or advice to th... | [{"model_id": "zai-org/GLM-OCR", "model_name": "GLM-OCR", "column_name": "markdown", "timestamp": "2026-02-20T01:56:27.011765", "task": "ocr", "temperature": 0.01, "top_p": 1e-05, "repetition_penalty": 1.1, "max_tokens": 8192}] | |
SECTION HI. ii
therefore, iq some cases be a i)ower of ordination vested in the
minister and people themselves, without the absolute necessity of
recourse to pthers, and this is called a mere independent, or a
popular ordination ; aa that by bishops is called episcopal, and
that by elders, presbytcrian.
0. Will it n ot... | watts_works_vol_4.pdf | 34 | 635 | 640.8 | 1,239.84 | Internet Archive PDF 1.4.25; including mupdf and pymupdf/skimage | D:20240625100741Z | The works of the Rev. Isaac Watts D.D. in nine volumes | https://archive.org/details/worksrevisaacwa04wattgoog | Watts, Isaac, 1674-1748 | Internet Archive | Dissenters, Religious -- England; Theology -- Early works to 1800; Theology -- History -- 18th century; Dissenters, Religious; Theology; England | D:20240625100741Z | SECTION 111.
therefore, in some cases be a power of ordination vested in the minister and people themselves, without the absolute necessity of recourse to others, and this is called a mere independent, or a popular ordination; as that by bishops is called episcopal, and that by elders, presbyterian.
6. Will it not fo... | [{"model_id": "zai-org/GLM-OCR", "model_name": "GLM-OCR", "column_name": "markdown", "timestamp": "2026-02-20T01:56:27.011765", "task": "ocr", "temperature": 0.01, "top_p": 1e-05, "repetition_penalty": 1.1, "max_tokens": 8192}] | |
M k CHUiTlAV CHORCR*
it w Hm% more regular, aocordiog to'tcripture, to haTe umialljr
the active conourrence and assistance of aoine elders therein : and
where thdr assistance may be obtainedi I cannoi call it a regular
ordination without them. ^
8. And in the last place, I would say, that since there are
some texts in ... | watts_works_vol_4.pdf | 35 | 635 | 640.8 | 1,239.84 | Internet Archive PDF 1.4.25; including mupdf and pymupdf/skimage | D:20240625100741Z | The works of the Rev. Isaac Watts D.D. in nine volumes | https://archive.org/details/worksrevisaacwa04wattgoog | Watts, Isaac, 1674-1748 | Internet Archive | Dissenters, Religious -- England; Theology -- Early works to 1800; Theology -- History -- 18th century; Dissenters, Religious; Theology; England | D:20240625100741Z | it seems more regular, according to scripture, to have usually the active concurrence and assistance of some elders therein; and where their assistance may be obtained, I cannot call it a regular ordination without them.
8. And in the last place, I would say, that since there are some texts in the New Testament, where... | [{"model_id": "zai-org/GLM-OCR", "model_name": "GLM-OCR", "column_name": "markdown", "timestamp": "2026-02-20T01:56:27.011765", "task": "ocr", "temperature": 0.01, "top_p": 1e-05, "repetition_penalty": 1.1, "max_tokens": 8192}] | |
SECTION IV. S5
yin. The light of reason further teacliet ns, that persons
nbo are set apart for these religious services, .and whose time
and thoughts are much to be employed in them, that they may
render pablic vrorsliig^ useful and entertaining to the people, and
who baTe a charge to take care of the conversation of ... | watts_works_vol_4.pdf | 36 | 635 | 640.8 | 1,239.84 | Internet Archive PDF 1.4.25; including mupdf and pymupdf/skimage | D:20240625100741Z | The works of the Rev. Isaac Watts D.D. in nine volumes | https://archive.org/details/worksrevisaacwa04wattgoog | Watts, Isaac, 1674-1748 | Internet Archive | Dissenters, Religious -- England; Theology -- Early works to 1800; Theology -- History -- 18th century; Dissenters, Religious; Theology; England | D:20240625100741Z | VIII. The light of reason further teaches us, that persons who are set apart for these religious services, and whose time and thoughts are much to be employed in them, that they may render public worship useful and entertaining to the people, and who have a charge to take care of the conversation of others as well as o... | [{"model_id": "zai-org/GLM-OCR", "model_name": "GLM-OCR", "column_name": "markdown", "timestamp": "2026-02-20T01:56:27.011765", "task": "ocr", "temperature": 0.01, "top_p": 1e-05, "repetition_penalty": 1.1, "max_tokens": 8192}] | |
S4 A CHRISTIAN CHVSfcH.
especially to one who loTes the same God abo ? 1 John iiir 17,
18. Now that this provision for the poor may he managcfd
with regularity, prudenpe, and success, the light of nature teaches
us, that one or inpre persons of the society ^£ouId be chosen, to
collect Biich charitable contributions fro... | watts_works_vol_4.pdf | 37 | 635 | 635.52 | 1,231.2 | Internet Archive PDF 1.4.25; including mupdf and pymupdf/skimage | D:20240625100741Z | The works of the Rev. Isaac Watts D.D. in nine volumes | https://archive.org/details/worksrevisaacwa04wattgoog | Watts, Isaac, 1674-1748 | Internet Archive | Dissenters, Religious -- England; Theology -- Early works to 1800; Theology -- History -- 18th century; Dissenters, Religious; Theology; England | D:20240625100741Z | especially to one who loves the same God also? 1 John iii. 17, 18. Now that this provision for the poor may be managed with regularity, prudence, and success, the light of nature teaches us, that one or more persons of the society should be chosen, to collect such charitable contributions from the assembly, and to dist... | [{"model_id": "zai-org/GLM-OCR", "model_name": "GLM-OCR", "column_name": "markdown", "timestamp": "2026-02-20T01:56:27.011765", "task": "ocr", "temperature": 0.01, "top_p": 1e-05, "repetition_penalty": 1.1, "max_tokens": 8192}] | |
8c:(?npN y, »
dioidd be performed with a decency and dignity becoming the
Uiings of God ; and with due regularity and order ; f or he
is « God of order ; witli gentleness also and pondescention,
peace and loye, forquarrels and fightings de$tro|^ religion, and
break all ibis boiids of religions society. And are we not t... | watts_works_vol_4.pdf | 38 | 635 | 635.52 | 1,231.2 | Internet Archive PDF 1.4.25; including mupdf and pymupdf/skimage | D:20240625100741Z | The works of the Rev. Isaac Watts D.D. in nine volumes | https://archive.org/details/worksrevisaacwa04wattgoog | Watts, Isaac, 1674-1748 | Internet Archive | Dissenters, Religious -- England; Theology -- Early works to 1800; Theology -- History -- 18th century; Dissenters, Religious; Theology; England | D:20240625100741Z | should be performed with a decency and dignity becoming the things of God; and with due regularity and order; for he is a God of order; with gentleness also and condescension, peace and love, for quarrels and fightings destroy religion, and break all the bonds of religious society. And are we not taught the same things... | [{"model_id": "zai-org/GLM-OCR", "model_name": "GLM-OCR", "column_name": "markdown", "timestamp": "2026-02-20T01:56:27.011765", "task": "ocr", "temperature": 0.01, "top_p": 1e-05, "repetition_penalty": 1.1, "max_tokens": 8192}] | |
M A ClfRISTIAlV CBVKB.
pnidefice weald dictate to wise mml sober raen, engaged in a .
lil^ous society. Some of these arc represented to ns^n the New
Testament, as express commands; others we may draw by
eaay reasonings from the examples of the apostles and the pri-
mitive churches, as well as from the circumstances whi... | watts_works_vol_4.pdf | 39 | 635 | 635.52 | 1,231.2 | Internet Archive PDF 1.4.25; including mupdf and pymupdf/skimage | D:20240625100741Z | The works of the Rev. Isaac Watts D.D. in nine volumes | https://archive.org/details/worksrevisaacwa04wattgoog | Watts, Isaac, 1674-1748 | Internet Archive | Dissenters, Religious -- England; Theology -- Early works to 1800; Theology -- History -- 18th century; Dissenters, Religious; Theology; England | D:20240625100741Z | prudence would dictate to wise and sober men, engaged in a religious society. Some of these are represented to us in the New Testament, as express commands; others we may draw by easy reasonings from the examples of the apostles and the primitive churches, as well as from the circumstances which are contained, either i... | [{"model_id": "zai-org/GLM-OCR", "model_name": "GLM-OCR", "column_name": "markdown", "timestamp": "2026-02-20T01:56:27.011765", "task": "ocr", "temperature": 0.01, "top_p": 1e-05, "repetition_penalty": 1.1, "max_tokens": 8192}] | |
SBCTION V. S»
poioted toward the New TettameDt, and fi>rmiQg our reaaon-
ini^ as far as possible on the same principle which seem to ruo
through Ihe aooal religion of the primitiye times, so far as it d id
not depend on those extraordinary inspiraUons. Let us give also
some iBf taoces of these :
I. Scripture does not t... | watts_works_vol_4.pdf | 40 | 635 | 635.52 | 1,231.2 | Internet Archive PDF 1.4.25; including mupdf and pymupdf/skimage | D:20240625100741Z | The works of the Rev. Isaac Watts D.D. in nine volumes | https://archive.org/details/worksrevisaacwa04wattgoog | Watts, Isaac, 1674-1748 | Internet Archive | Dissenters, Religious -- England; Theology -- Early works to 1800; Theology -- History -- 18th century; Dissenters, Religious; Theology; England | D:20240625100741Z | pointed toward the New Testament, and forming our reasonings as far as possible on the same principle which seem to run through the social religion of the primitive times, so far as it did not depend on those extraordinary inspirations. Let us give also some instances of these:
I. Scripture does not tell us how many p... | [{"model_id": "zai-org/GLM-OCR", "model_name": "GLM-OCR", "column_name": "markdown", "timestamp": "2026-02-20T01:56:27.011765", "task": "ocr", "temperature": 0.01, "top_p": 1e-05, "repetition_penalty": 1.1, "max_tokens": 8192}] | |
80 A CHRI^lAN CHUftcH.
BomHimes the ikcrd church is applied to a Tcry small or a very
larg^ number.
The word kmix^cty or church, sometimes siguifies a few
ehrisrtians ih a house ; so the church in the hoiisc of Priscilla and
Aquila^ is salute^l by St. Paul in his ejnslle to the Romans ; and
the same church salutes the ... | watts_works_vol_4.pdf | 41 | 635 | 635.52 | 1,231.2 | Internet Archive PDF 1.4.25; including mupdf and pymupdf/skimage | D:20240625100741Z | The works of the Rev. Isaac Watts D.D. in nine volumes | https://archive.org/details/worksrevisaacwa04wattgoog | Watts, Isaac, 1674-1748 | Internet Archive | Dissenters, Religious -- England; Theology -- Early works to 1800; Theology -- History -- 18th century; Dissenters, Religious; Theology; England | D:20240625100741Z | sometimes the word church is applied to a very small or a very large number.
The word ἐκλλησια, or church, sometimes signifies a few christians in a house; so the church in the house of Priscilla and Aquila, is saluted by St. Paul in his epistle to the Romans; and the same church salutes the Corinthians in the end of ... | [{"model_id": "zai-org/GLM-OCR", "model_name": "GLM-OCR", "column_name": "markdown", "timestamp": "2026-02-20T01:56:27.011765", "task": "ocr", "temperature": 0.01, "top_p": 1e-05, "repetition_penalty": 1.1, "max_tokens": 8192}] | |
SECTION T. SI
christian churches were but a forminf^ at th«t time, iind mic^M
not be absohitely formed and settled in the most perfect
and convenient methods, for regular continuance and cdifi-
catioii. Human attkirs can proceed but by degrees, by reason
of our weakness, even though they be conducted by divine
inqiirmt... | watts_works_vol_4.pdf | 42 | 635 | 635.52 | 1,231.2 | Internet Archive PDF 1.4.25; including mupdf and pymupdf/skimage | D:20240625100741Z | The works of the Rev. Isaac Watts D.D. in nine volumes | https://archive.org/details/worksrevisaacwa04wattgoog | Watts, Isaac, 1674-1748 | Internet Archive | Dissenters, Religious -- England; Theology -- Early works to 1800; Theology -- History -- 18th century; Dissenters, Religious; Theology; England | D:20240625100741Z | SECTION V.
christian churches were but a forming at that time, and might not be absolutely formed and settled in the most perfect and convenient methods, for regular continuance and edification. Human affairs can proceed but by degrees, by reason of our weakness, even though they be conducted by divine inspiration.
O... | [{"model_id": "zai-org/GLM-OCR", "model_name": "GLM-OCR", "column_name": "markdown", "timestamp": "2026-02-20T01:56:27.011765", "task": "ocr", "temperature": 0.01, "top_p": 1e-05, "repetition_penalty": 1.1, "max_tokens": 8192}] | |
tS A CHtliTIAN CBURCH.
to make one Bttioiiftl chunsh. What does the light ofiiatiiro
teach at in this point ?
1 a nswer, there neTer waa hat one national church of God*a
own aupoiatment ; t hat was the church of the Jews ; and he
himself saw fit to dinsolTe it : nor has he gtTen men any reveal-
ed order or authority fr... | watts_works_vol_4.pdf | 43 | 635 | 635.52 | 1,231.2 | Internet Archive PDF 1.4.25; including mupdf and pymupdf/skimage | D:20240625100741Z | The works of the Rev. Isaac Watts D.D. in nine volumes | https://archive.org/details/worksrevisaacwa04wattgoog | Watts, Isaac, 1674-1748 | Internet Archive | Dissenters, Religious -- England; Theology -- Early works to 1800; Theology -- History -- 18th century; Dissenters, Religious; Theology; England | D:20240625100741Z | to make one national church. What does the light of nature teach us in this point?
I answer, there never was but one national church of God's own appointment; that was the church of the Jews; and he himself saw fit to dissolve it: nor has he given men any revealed order or authority from himself to raise and establish... | [{"model_id": "zai-org/GLM-OCR", "model_name": "GLM-OCR", "column_name": "markdown", "timestamp": "2026-02-20T01:56:27.011765", "task": "ocr", "temperature": 0.01, "top_p": 1e-05, "repetition_penalty": 1.1, "max_tokens": 8192}] | |
SECTION y. 88
tgftiiist tQch » general a^eement iq things ivhich are in thetn«
aelves indifferent ; and vrbich are left undetermined by the New
Testrnment ; and which muat be determined some way or other
by the agreement of christians,
Bot still I think it must be maintained, that tbougli all
tke diDrehes in a nation s... | watts_works_vol_4.pdf | 44 | 635 | 635.52 | 1,231.2 | Internet Archive PDF 1.4.25; including mupdf and pymupdf/skimage | D:20240625100741Z | The works of the Rev. Isaac Watts D.D. in nine volumes | https://archive.org/details/worksrevisaacwa04wattgoog | Watts, Isaac, 1674-1748 | Internet Archive | Dissenters, Religious -- England; Theology -- Early works to 1800; Theology -- History -- 18th century; Dissenters, Religious; Theology; England | D:20240625100741Z | SECTION V.
against such a general agreement in things which are in themselves indifferent; and which are left undetermined by the New Testament; and which must be determined some way or other by the agreement of christians.
But still I think it must be maintained, that though all the churches in a nation should be un... | [{"model_id": "zai-org/GLM-OCR", "model_name": "GLM-OCR", "column_name": "markdown", "timestamp": "2026-02-20T01:56:27.011765", "task": "ocr", "temperature": 0.01, "top_p": 1e-05, "repetition_penalty": 1.1, "max_tokens": 8192}] | |
94 A CHaiSTIAN CHURCH.
a hundred ceremonies of liU own institution, and giyetbe fancies
of men leave to invent a new sclieme of ceremonial worship at
their own pleasure, and impose now-invented rites upon their
. fellow- christians ; especially when we are required to ^/aA/^/yiu^
in the liberty Khereuith Christ has now... | watts_works_vol_4.pdf | 45 | 635 | 635.52 | 1,231.2 | Internet Archive PDF 1.4.25; including mupdf and pymupdf/skimage | D:20240625100741Z | The works of the Rev. Isaac Watts D.D. in nine volumes | https://archive.org/details/worksrevisaacwa04wattgoog | Watts, Isaac, 1674-1748 | Internet Archive | Dissenters, Religious -- England; Theology -- Early works to 1800; Theology -- History -- 18th century; Dissenters, Religious; Theology; England | D:20240625100741Z | a hundred ceremonies of his own institution, and give the fancies of men leave to invent a new scheme of ceremonial worship at their own pleasure, and impose new-invented rites upon their fellow-christians; especially when we are required to stand fast in the liberty wherewith Christ has now made us free, and not be en... | [{"model_id": "zai-org/GLM-OCR", "model_name": "GLM-OCR", "column_name": "markdown", "timestamp": "2026-02-20T01:56:27.011765", "task": "ocr", "temperature": 0.01, "top_p": 1e-05, "repetition_penalty": 1.1, "max_tokens": 8192}] | |
SECTION V. 85
impose on conscience any such advices of their own, which nei-
ther reason nor revelation approve; much less to impose any of
their own inventions of new doctriuesi or duties ; or so much as
their own peculiar explications of the words of Christ, by
their own authority. When our Saviour gave commission to... | watts_works_vol_4.pdf | 46 | 635 | 640.8 | 1,239.84 | Internet Archive PDF 1.4.25; including mupdf and pymupdf/skimage | D:20240625100741Z | The works of the Rev. Isaac Watts D.D. in nine volumes | https://archive.org/details/worksrevisaacwa04wattgoog | Watts, Isaac, 1674-1748 | Internet Archive | Dissenters, Religious -- England; Theology -- Early works to 1800; Theology -- History -- 18th century; Dissenters, Religious; Theology; England | D:20240625100741Z | SECTION V.
impose on conscience any such advices of their own, which neither reason nor revelation approve; much less to impose any of their own inventions of new doctrines, or duties; or so much as their own peculiar explications of the words of Christ, by their own authority. When our Saviour gave commission to his ... | [{"model_id": "zai-org/GLM-OCR", "model_name": "GLM-OCR", "column_name": "markdown", "timestamp": "2026-02-20T01:56:27.011765", "task": "ocr", "temperature": 0.01, "top_p": 1e-05, "repetition_penalty": 1.1, "max_tokens": 8192}] | |
^ft A CHfiTSTIAlV CflURCtf.
place and hour of nieetini;, the chusing a president, the mefboci
and order of their rclig;iou8 exercises, &c. These must be
agreed, or at least eonsenled to, by the society itself. A judge
in a court, or a magistrate in a city, has no power to make any
new law : Uis business is only to ei^ ... | watts_works_vol_4.pdf | 47 | 635 | 640.8 | 1,239.84 | Internet Archive PDF 1.4.25; including mupdf and pymupdf/skimage | D:20240625100741Z | The works of the Rev. Isaac Watts D.D. in nine volumes | https://archive.org/details/worksrevisaacwa04wattgoog | Watts, Isaac, 1674-1748 | Internet Archive | Dissenters, Religious -- England; Theology -- Early works to 1800; Theology -- History -- 18th century; Dissenters, Religious; Theology; England | D:20240625100741Z | place and hour of meeting, the chusing a president, the method and order of their religious exercises, &c. These must be agreed, or at least consented to, by the society itself. A judge in a court, or a magistrate in a city, has no power to make any new law: His business is only to explain and apply in general the laws... | [{"model_id": "zai-org/GLM-OCR", "model_name": "GLM-OCR", "column_name": "markdown", "timestamp": "2026-02-20T01:56:27.011765", "task": "ocr", "temperature": 0.01, "top_p": 1e-05, "repetition_penalty": 1.1, "max_tokens": 8192}] | |
SECTION V. 37
QOSBsel ; b at I know not of any natural or scriptural rif^ht, tliat
miniaters, joined in a synod, have to make new laws for chris-
tian churches; nor have single christians or confer* gallons any
right or leaye, much less any obligation, to subject themselves
ana their consciences to such a dominion of m... | watts_works_vol_4.pdf | 48 | 635 | 640.8 | 1,239.84 | Internet Archive PDF 1.4.25; including mupdf and pymupdf/skimage | D:20240625100741Z | The works of the Rev. Isaac Watts D.D. in nine volumes | https://archive.org/details/worksrevisaacwa04wattgoog | Watts, Isaac, 1674-1748 | Internet Archive | Dissenters, Religious -- England; Theology -- Early works to 1800; Theology -- History -- 18th century; Dissenters, Religious; Theology; England | D:20240625100741Z | SECTION V.
counsel; but I know not of any natural or scriptural right, that ministers, joined in a synod, have to make new laws for christian churches; nor have single Christians or congregations any right or leave, much less any obligation, to subject themselves and their consciences to such a dominion of men, in thi... | [{"model_id": "zai-org/GLM-OCR", "model_name": "GLM-OCR", "column_name": "markdown", "timestamp": "2026-02-20T01:56:27.011765", "task": "ocr", "temperature": 0.01, "top_p": 1e-05, "repetition_penalty": 1.1, "max_tokens": 8192}] | |
38 A CHRISTIAN CHURCH.
could have determined tliis question by their extraordinary gifts, -
ivithout convening in a council or synod : but probably the provi- -
dence of God so <)rdered it, that even inspired apostles should «
meet and debate this point in a synod, on purpose to teach ^
all succeeding churches what is ... | watts_works_vol_4.pdf | 49 | 635 | 640.8 | 1,239.84 | Internet Archive PDF 1.4.25; including mupdf and pymupdf/skimage | D:20240625100741Z | The works of the Rev. Isaac Watts D.D. in nine volumes | https://archive.org/details/worksrevisaacwa04wattgoog | Watts, Isaac, 1674-1748 | Internet Archive | Dissenters, Religious -- England; Theology -- Early works to 1800; Theology -- History -- 18th century; Dissenters, Religious; Theology; England | D:20240625100741Z | could have determined this question by their extraordinary gifts, without convening in a council or synod: but probably the providence of God so ordered it, that even inspired apostles should meet and debate this point in a synod, on purpose to teach all succeeding churches what is to be done in such a case, and to sho... | [{"model_id": "zai-org/GLM-OCR", "model_name": "GLM-OCR", "column_name": "markdown", "timestamp": "2026-02-20T01:56:27.011765", "task": "ocr", "temperature": 0.01, "top_p": 1e-05, "repetition_penalty": 1.1, "max_tokens": 8192}] | |
SECTION V. 30
tfaem, they may make heathenish or hellish decrees, and bind
them on the consciences of men.
jiiiswer III. And yet further, in the third place, I add, if:
fUs decree at Jerusalem had not been the direction and deter*,
mination of the Holy Spirit, by the lips of inspired men,
why should the churches at Ant... | watts_works_vol_4.pdf | 50 | 635 | 640.8 | 1,239.84 | Internet Archive PDF 1.4.25; including mupdf and pymupdf/skimage | D:20240625100741Z | The works of the Rev. Isaac Watts D.D. in nine volumes | https://archive.org/details/worksrevisaacwa04wattgoog | Watts, Isaac, 1674-1748 | Internet Archive | Dissenters, Religious -- England; Theology -- Early works to 1800; Theology -- History -- 18th century; Dissenters, Religious; Theology; England | D:20240625100741Z | them, they may make heathenish or hellish decrees, and bind them on the consciences of men.
Answer III. And yet further, in the third place, I add, if this decree at Jerusalem had not been the direction and determination of the Holy Spirit, by the lips of inspired men, why should the churches at Antioch, Syria, and Ci... | [{"model_id": "zai-org/GLM-OCR", "model_name": "GLM-OCR", "column_name": "markdown", "timestamp": "2026-02-20T01:56:27.011765", "task": "ocr", "temperature": 0.01, "top_p": 1e-05, "repetition_penalty": 1.1, "max_tokens": 8192}] | |
4b A CHRISTIAN CROECH.
for by the word and prayer is every thing sanctified to its proper
purposes in the kingdom of Christ ; 1 Tim. iv. 5. And yet, if
no ministers, elders, or bisliops, are near at hand, nor the
ministrations of any such are to be obtained, witliout sinful com-
ph'ances, perhaps it may be better that ... | watts_works_vol_4.pdf | 51 | 635 | 640.8 | 1,239.84 | Internet Archive PDF 1.4.25; including mupdf and pymupdf/skimage | D:20240625100741Z | The works of the Rev. Isaac Watts D.D. in nine volumes | https://archive.org/details/worksrevisaacwa04wattgoog | Watts, Isaac, 1674-1748 | Internet Archive | Dissenters, Religious -- England; Theology -- Early works to 1800; Theology -- History -- 18th century; Dissenters, Religious; Theology; England | D:20240625100741Z | for by the word and prayer is every thing sanctified to its proper purposes in the kingdom of Christ; 1 Tim. iv. 5. And yet, if no ministers, elders, or bishops, are near at hand, nor the ministrations of any such are to be obtained, without sinful compliances, perhaps it may be better that some private member of that ... | [{"model_id": "zai-org/GLM-OCR", "model_name": "GLM-OCR", "column_name": "markdown", "timestamp": "2026-02-20T01:56:27.011765", "task": "ocr", "temperature": 0.01, "top_p": 1e-05, "repetition_penalty": 1.1, "max_tokens": 8192}] | |
41
SECTION VI,
yon may ctrry your (houghto of the formation and ronstitution of
a cbriatian church along with you in the simile, aud apply it all
the way. Suppose three or lour Englishmen, who have their
rcKdenee in a city of China, happen to meet one another, and by
oonveraation, fiuiling that they speak the same lang... | watts_works_vol_4.pdf | 52 | 635 | 635.52 | 1,231.2 | Internet Archive PDF 1.4.25; including mupdf and pymupdf/skimage | D:20240625100741Z | The works of the Rev. Isaac Watts D.D. in nine volumes | https://archive.org/details/worksrevisaacwa04wattgoog | Watts, Isaac, 1674-1748 | Internet Archive | Dissenters, Religious -- England; Theology -- Early works to 1800; Theology -- History -- 18th century; Dissenters, Religious; Theology; England | D:20240625100741Z | you may carry your thoughts of the formation and constitution of a christian church along with you in the simile, and apply it all the way. Suppose three or four Englishmen, who have their residence in a city of China, happen to meet one another, and by conversation, finding that they speak the same language, they make... | [{"model_id": "zai-org/GLM-OCR", "model_name": "GLM-OCR", "column_name": "markdown", "timestamp": "2026-02-20T01:56:27.011765", "task": "ocr", "temperature": 0.01, "top_p": 1e-05, "repetition_penalty": 1.1, "max_tokens": 8192}] | |
4t A CHRiernAK chitrch.
Besides this, once in a roontb, suppose ihey meet together,
tocording to an appointment of their prince, to eat a morsel of
bread, and drink a glass of wine together, in memory of some
great benefit ivhicli the whole nation of England received by a
difficult and bloody enterprize of the ktng^s s... | watts_works_vol_4.pdf | 53 | 635 | 635.52 | 1,231.2 | Internet Archive PDF 1.4.25; including mupdf and pymupdf/skimage | D:20240625100741Z | The works of the Rev. Isaac Watts D.D. in nine volumes | https://archive.org/details/worksrevisaacwa04wattgoog | Watts, Isaac, 1674-1748 | Internet Archive | Dissenters, Religious -- England; Theology -- Early works to 1800; Theology -- History -- 18th century; Dissenters, Religious; Theology; England | D:20240625100741Z | Besides this, once in a month, suppose they meet together, according to an appointment of their prince, to eat a morsel of bread, and drink a glass of wine together, in memory of some great benefit which the whole nation of England received by a difficult and bloody enterprize of the king’s son, when in former years, h... | [{"model_id": "zai-org/GLM-OCR", "model_name": "GLM-OCR", "column_name": "markdown", "timestamp": "2026-02-20T01:56:27.011765", "task": "ocr", "temperature": 0.01, "top_p": 1e-05, "repetition_penalty": 1.1, "max_tokens": 8192}] | |
SECTION VII. iS
Now it is so verv easy to apply these transactions of Eng^*
Gahmen in China to the affiiirsof a christian church, that I harcQy
need display the parallel. Christians profess to be natives of
heaven, to be born from above : They sojourn for a season in
the world as in a foreign land, till their Father an... | watts_works_vol_4.pdf | 54 | 635 | 635.52 | 1,231.2 | Internet Archive PDF 1.4.25; including mupdf and pymupdf/skimage | D:20240625100741Z | The works of the Rev. Isaac Watts D.D. in nine volumes | https://archive.org/details/worksrevisaacwa04wattgoog | Watts, Isaac, 1674-1748 | Internet Archive | Dissenters, Religious -- England; Theology -- Early works to 1800; Theology -- History -- 18th century; Dissenters, Religious; Theology; England | D:20240625100741Z | SECTION VII.
Now it is so very easy to apply these transactions of Englishmen in China to the affairs of a christian church, that I hardly need display the parallel. Christians profess to be natives of heaven, to be born from above: They sojourn for a season in the world as in a foreign land, till their Father and Kin... | [{"model_id": "zai-org/GLM-OCR", "model_name": "GLM-OCR", "column_name": "markdown", "timestamp": "2026-02-20T01:56:27.011765", "task": "ocr", "temperature": 0.01, "top_p": 1e-05, "repetition_penalty": 1.1, "max_tokens": 8192}] | |
^1 A CHRISTIAN CHURCH.
, II. This •clieme is perfectly coosistcnt with etery form and
kind of civil i^overnmeut, wlietlier it be a kingdom) a tenatc^ or
It republic. As it d oes not roinglc itself with the interests of this
' world, nor assume to itself any civil or coercive power, so it caii
make no head against the g... | watts_works_vol_4.pdf | 55 | 635 | 635.52 | 1,231.2 | Internet Archive PDF 1.4.25; including mupdf and pymupdf/skimage | D:20240625100741Z | The works of the Rev. Isaac Watts D.D. in nine volumes | https://archive.org/details/worksrevisaacwa04wattgoog | Watts, Isaac, 1674-1748 | Internet Archive | Dissenters, Religious -- England; Theology -- Early works to 1800; Theology -- History -- 18th century; Dissenters, Religious; Theology; England | D:20240625100741Z | II. This scheme is perfectly consistent with every form and kind of civil government, whether it be a kingdom, a senate, or a republic. As it does not mingle itself with the interests of this world, nor assume to itself any civil or coercive power, so it can make no head against the governors of the country; for its po... | [{"model_id": "zai-org/GLM-OCR", "model_name": "GLM-OCR", "column_name": "markdown", "timestamp": "2026-02-20T01:56:27.011765", "task": "ocr", "temperature": 0.01, "top_p": 1e-05, "repetition_penalty": 1.1, "max_tokens": 8192}] | |
8£CTI0N VII. 4a
If any person sins so grossly against the plain rules of the
gospel, or the laws of God or Christ, as to appear to reoouuoe
the cliaracters of a christian, the ciiiirch hath power only to re-»
nounce such a person, and disclaim all christian fellowship with
him, and turn him into the world, whicli is th... | watts_works_vol_4.pdf | 56 | 635 | 640.8 | 1,239.84 | Internet Archive PDF 1.4.25; including mupdf and pymupdf/skimage | D:20240625100741Z | The works of the Rev. Isaac Watts D.D. in nine volumes | https://archive.org/details/worksrevisaacwa04wattgoog | Watts, Isaac, 1674-1748 | Internet Archive | Dissenters, Religious -- England; Theology -- Early works to 1800; Theology -- History -- 18th century; Dissenters, Religious; Theology; England | D:20240625100741Z | SECTION VII.
If any person sins so grossly against the plain rules of the gospel, or the laws of God or Christ, as to appear to renounce the characters of a christian, the church hath power only to renounce such a person, and disclaim all christian fellowship with him, and turn him into the world, which is the kingdom... | [{"model_id": "zai-org/GLM-OCR", "model_name": "GLM-OCR", "column_name": "markdown", "timestamp": "2026-02-20T01:56:27.011765", "task": "ocr", "temperature": 0.01, "top_p": 1e-05, "repetition_penalty": 1.1, "max_tokens": 8192}] | |
45 2 CHRISTIAN CBtfltCH.
Batore hate a just right, as men, to defend themteKes ; and no
eocletta&tical combinations can give them any furtlier right or
power than what they have as men : And this belongs to them
itill, whatsoever religion they profess, whether natural or re-
"vealed, wliether pagan, mohemetan, or chris... | watts_works_vol_4.pdf | 57 | 635 | 635.52 | 1,231.2 | Internet Archive PDF 1.4.25; including mupdf and pymupdf/skimage | D:20240625100741Z | The works of the Rev. Isaac Watts D.D. in nine volumes | https://archive.org/details/worksrevisaacwa04wattgoog | Watts, Isaac, 1674-1748 | Internet Archive | Dissenters, Religious -- England; Theology -- Early works to 1800; Theology -- History -- 18th century; Dissenters, Religious; Theology; England | D:20240625100741Z | nature have a just right, as men, to defend themselves; and no ecclesiastical combinations can give them any further right or power than what they have as men: And this belongs to them still, whatsoever religion they profess, whether natural or revealed, whether pagan, mohemetan, or Christian. A professor of every reli... | [{"model_id": "zai-org/GLM-OCR", "model_name": "GLM-OCR", "column_name": "markdown", "timestamp": "2026-02-20T01:56:27.011765", "task": "ocr", "temperature": 0.01, "top_p": 1e-05, "repetition_penalty": 1.1, "max_tokens": 8192}] | |
SECTION Tin. 47
ECT. VIII. — Of the Power of Churches to ^ppaini Hdy
Things or Actions.
Question. — Whether a christian church may not appoint or
etermiQe circumstances and ceremonies of worship and order,
rhich arc left undetermined in the New Testament, and require
lem to be observed ?
Anszoer. — ^In the primitive ch... | watts_works_vol_4.pdf | 58 | 635 | 640.8 | 1,239.84 | Internet Archive PDF 1.4.25; including mupdf and pymupdf/skimage | D:20240625100741Z | The works of the Rev. Isaac Watts D.D. in nine volumes | https://archive.org/details/worksrevisaacwa04wattgoog | Watts, Isaac, 1674-1748 | Internet Archive | Dissenters, Religious -- England; Theology -- Early works to 1800; Theology -- History -- 18th century; Dissenters, Religious; Theology; England | D:20240625100741Z | SECTION VIII.
Of the Power of Churches to appoint Holy Things or Actions.
Question.—Whether a christian church may not appoint or determine circumstances and ceremonies of worship and order, which are left undetermined in the New Testament, and require them to be observed?
Answer.—In the primitive churches there wer... | [{"model_id": "zai-org/GLM-OCR", "model_name": "GLM-OCR", "column_name": "markdown", "timestamp": "2026-02-20T01:56:27.011765", "task": "ocr", "temperature": 0.01, "top_p": 1e-05, "repetition_penalty": 1.1, "max_tokens": 8192}] | |
IB A CHRISTIAN CHVUCR.
fbr tbemsdyet ; f or they must a^ee what hour to meet togethc
libat place to meet in, what lan^age^ shall be used in the wo
diip, whether they shall b^u or end the worship with the Lord
supper, or with a psalm or song, who shall minister in ho
things ; whether there shall be any responses of tiie... | watts_works_vol_4.pdf | 59 | 635 | 635.52 | 1,231.2 | Internet Archive PDF 1.4.25; including mupdf and pymupdf/skimage | D:20240625100741Z | The works of the Rev. Isaac Watts D.D. in nine volumes | https://archive.org/details/worksrevisaacwa04wattgoog | Watts, Isaac, 1674-1748 | Internet Archive | Dissenters, Religious -- England; Theology -- Early works to 1800; Theology -- History -- 18th century; Dissenters, Religious; Theology; England | D:20240625100741Z | for themselves; for they must agree what hour to meet together what place to meet in, what language* shall be used in the worship, whether they shall begin or end the worship with the Lord supper, or with a psalm or song, who shall minister in holy things; whether there shall be any responses of the congregation to the... | [{"model_id": "zai-org/GLM-OCR", "model_name": "GLM-OCR", "column_name": "markdown", "timestamp": "2026-02-20T01:56:27.011765", "task": "ocr", "temperature": 0.01, "top_p": 1e-05, "repetition_penalty": 1.1, "max_tokens": 8192}] | |
SECTION VIIL 49
ittDccs, cspcrially that of gesture, in one and the same congre-
gation, in s ome particular parts of worshipi as standing in prayer,
&c. but no such necessity of such a uniformity as to give power
to soy person or society to determine for every single worship-
per, and oblif^ him to obey. If any whole ... | watts_works_vol_4.pdf | 60 | 635 | 635.52 | 1,231.2 | Internet Archive PDF 1.4.25; including mupdf and pymupdf/skimage | D:20240625100741Z | The works of the Rev. Isaac Watts D.D. in nine volumes | https://archive.org/details/worksrevisaacwa04wattgoog | Watts, Isaac, 1674-1748 | Internet Archive | Dissenters, Religious -- England; Theology -- Early works to 1800; Theology -- History -- 18th century; Dissenters, Religious; Theology; England | D:20240625100741Z | SECTION VIII.
stances, especially that of gesture, in one and the same congregation, in some particular parts of worship, as standing in prayer, &c. but no such necessity of such a uniformity as to give power to any person or society to determine for every single worshipping, and oblige him to obey. If any whole churc... | [{"model_id": "zai-org/GLM-OCR", "model_name": "GLM-OCR", "column_name": "markdown", "timestamp": "2026-02-20T01:56:27.011765", "task": "ocr", "temperature": 0.01, "top_p": 1e-05, "repetition_penalty": 1.1, "max_tokens": 8192}] | |
50 A CUniSTIAV CHURCH'.
but modes and circumstances of action made necessary to tl
Jewish Vforshippers, ordained to be holy, and converted into rd
gioUs ceremonies.
Under the New Testament the GeremoQi«8 distinct from n
tiiral refig^iouy whether real actioas or mere modes and circui
stances of action, are few and easy,... | watts_works_vol_4.pdf | 61 | 635 | 635.52 | 1,231.2 | Internet Archive PDF 1.4.25; including mupdf and pymupdf/skimage | D:20240625100741Z | The works of the Rev. Isaac Watts D.D. in nine volumes | https://archive.org/details/worksrevisaacwa04wattgoog | Watts, Isaac, 1674-1748 | Internet Archive | Dissenters, Religious -- England; Theology -- Early works to 1800; Theology -- History -- 18th century; Dissenters, Religious; Theology; England | D:20240625100741Z | but modes and circumstances of action made necessary to the Jewish worshippers, ordained to be holy, and converted into religious ceremonies.
Under the New Testament the ceremonies distinct from natural religion, whether real actions or mere modes and circumstances of action, are few and easy, such as the washing with... | [{"model_id": "zai-org/GLM-OCR", "model_name": "GLM-OCR", "column_name": "markdown", "timestamp": "2026-02-20T01:56:27.011765", "task": "ocr", "temperature": 0.01, "top_p": 1e-05, "repetition_penalty": 1.1, "max_tokens": 8192}] | |
SECTION VUL 51
€f 119 the tpoatles, and of other chrUtian churches ; l et him not
dbti a tinralarity in tlungs of leu moment, nor give ottence to.
Ac genoruity of the most aerious and pious professors of the
■Be bith in such Uttle things as these are.
But if any man, or any society of men, shall assume so
to themselves... | watts_works_vol_4.pdf | 62 | 635 | 635.52 | 1,231.2 | Internet Archive PDF 1.4.25; including mupdf and pymupdf/skimage | D:20240625100741Z | The works of the Rev. Isaac Watts D.D. in nine volumes | https://archive.org/details/worksrevisaacwa04wattgoog | Watts, Isaac, 1674-1748 | Internet Archive | Dissenters, Religious -- England; Theology -- Early works to 1800; Theology -- History -- 18th century; Dissenters, Religious; Theology; England | D:20240625100741Z | of us the apostles, and of other christian churches; let him not affect a singularity in things of less moment, nor give offence to the generality of the most serious and pious professors of the same faith in such little things as these are.
But if any man, or any society of men, shall assume so much to themselves, as... | [{"model_id": "zai-org/GLM-OCR", "model_name": "GLM-OCR", "column_name": "markdown", "timestamp": "2026-02-20T01:56:27.011765", "task": "ocr", "temperature": 0.01, "top_p": 1e-05, "repetition_penalty": 1.1, "max_tokens": 8192}] | |
SS! A tHlttSTtAll CHtRCil<
To fohse ail christians into the same dnirdi» wbose underttalidU
ings and of^nions point different ways, and to bind them togetfMT
in an outward form of fellowship wHh thdr minds so mndi 9/^
^ided;is the way to increase their diflfiMrnoes, to kindUe their IM
with more fierceness, and awaken t... | watts_works_vol_4.pdf | 63 | 635 | 635.52 | 1,231.2 | Internet Archive PDF 1.4.25; including mupdf and pymupdf/skimage | D:20240625100741Z | The works of the Rev. Isaac Watts D.D. in nine volumes | https://archive.org/details/worksrevisaacwa04wattgoog | Watts, Isaac, 1674-1748 | Internet Archive | Dissenters, Religious -- England; Theology -- Early works to 1800; Theology -- History -- 18th century; Dissenters, Religious; Theology; England | D:20240625100741Z | To force all Christians into the same church, whose understandings and opinions point different ways, and to bind them together in an outward form of fellowship with their minds so much divided, is the way to increase their differences, to kindle their fire with more fierceness, and awaken their wrath to a higher degre... | [{"model_id": "zai-org/GLM-OCR", "model_name": "GLM-OCR", "column_name": "markdown", "timestamp": "2026-02-20T01:56:27.011765", "task": "ocr", "temperature": 0.01, "top_p": 1e-05, "repetition_penalty": 1.1, "max_tokens": 8192}] | |
63
QUEfiTION I.
Mchrirtiaiu have proper o{Mportanity : It repretenU our cotntnu-
M with the Liord •letat Uhriit in his death, and the ben^ts
lAich are derived from it, s uch a« the pardon of sin through his
sorifioe of atonement, &c. and it r epresents also our communion
Ah one another in those benefits, orourjointpait... | watts_works_vol_4.pdf | 64 | 635 | 635.52 | 1,231.2 | Internet Archive PDF 1.4.25; including mupdf and pymupdf/skimage | D:20240625100741Z | The works of the Rev. Isaac Watts D.D. in nine volumes | https://archive.org/details/worksrevisaacwa04wattgoog | Watts, Isaac, 1674-1748 | Internet Archive | Dissenters, Religious -- England; Theology -- Early works to 1800; Theology -- History -- 18th century; Dissenters, Religious; Theology; England | D:20240625100741Z | QUESTION I.
Christians have proper opportunity: It represents our communion with the Lord Jesus Christ in his death, and the benefits which are derived from it, such as the pardon of sin through his sacrifice of atonement, &c. and it represents also our communion with one another in those benefits, or our joint partic... | [{"model_id": "zai-org/GLM-OCR", "model_name": "GLM-OCR", "column_name": "markdown", "timestamp": "2026-02-20T01:56:27.011765", "task": "ocr", "temperature": 0.01, "top_p": 1e-05, "repetition_penalty": 1.1, "max_tokens": 8192}] | |
54 A CHRISTIAN CHURCH.
Btnceti unless it b e professed in a credible manner to the wofl
nor can the want of such real aad inward religion exclude a
person from communion while he mokes such a credible pi
fession, for God only is the judge of hearts, and not man, i
must act according to outward appearances : There will ... | watts_works_vol_4.pdf | 65 | 635 | 635.52 | 1,231.2 | Internet Archive PDF 1.4.25; including mupdf and pymupdf/skimage | D:20240625100741Z | The works of the Rev. Isaac Watts D.D. in nine volumes | https://archive.org/details/worksrevisaacwa04wattgoog | Watts, Isaac, 1674-1748 | Internet Archive | Dissenters, Religious -- England; Theology -- Early works to 1800; Theology -- History -- 18th century; Dissenters, Religious; Theology; England | D:20240625100741Z | nances, unless it be professed in a credible manner to the world nor can the want of such real and inward religion exclude a person from communion while he makes such a credible profession, for God only is the judge of hearts, and not man, must act according to outward appearances: There will be hypocrites in the churc... | [{"model_id": "zai-org/GLM-OCR", "model_name": "GLM-OCR", "column_name": "markdown", "timestamp": "2026-02-20T01:56:27.011765", "task": "ocr", "temperature": 0.01, "top_p": 1e-05, "repetition_penalty": 1.1, "max_tokens": 8192}] | |
auEOTioy n. , 55
liimself n^hethcr he shall be received to communiDn witli otiiers,
ind partake of their sacreds. No man can impose himself upon
a church, merely because he thinks himself quaUfied : T iiis would
hj all the g^arma of Christ %f aste again, throw down all the
frnoea, and reduce it to a mere wilderness : T... | watts_works_vol_4.pdf | 66 | 635 | 640.8 | 1,239.84 | Internet Archive PDF 1.4.25; including mupdf and pymupdf/skimage | D:20240625100741Z | The works of the Rev. Isaac Watts D.D. in nine volumes | https://archive.org/details/worksrevisaacwa04wattgoog | Watts, Isaac, 1674-1748 | Internet Archive | Dissenters, Religious -- England; Theology -- Early works to 1800; Theology -- History -- 18th century; Dissenters, Religious; Theology; England | D:20240625100741Z | himself whether he shall be received to communion with others, and partake of their sacreds. No man can impose himself upon a church, merely because he thinks himself qualified: 'This would lay all the garden of Christ waste again, throw down all the fences, and reduce it to a mere wilderness: This supposition is too w... | [{"model_id": "zai-org/GLM-OCR", "model_name": "GLM-OCR", "column_name": "markdown", "timestamp": "2026-02-20T01:56:27.011765", "task": "ocr", "temperature": 0.01, "top_p": 1e-05, "repetition_penalty": 1.1, "max_tokens": 8192}] | |
M ilL C HRISTIAN CHCfRCn.
particular cases. It is this society that will suffer reproach, and
Dear the trouble of it, i f a person admitted, prove scaudalous and
unworthy ; and it i s but reasonable therefore that they should de-
termine whether be be a person fit and worthy to come aroojig
them or noV but still accord... | watts_works_vol_4.pdf | 67 | 635 | 640.8 | 1,239.84 | Internet Archive PDF 1.4.25; including mupdf and pymupdf/skimage | D:20240625100741Z | The works of the Rev. Isaac Watts D.D. in nine volumes | https://archive.org/details/worksrevisaacwa04wattgoog | Watts, Isaac, 1674-1748 | Internet Archive | Dissenters, Religious -- England; Theology -- Early works to 1800; Theology -- History -- 18th century; Dissenters, Religious; Theology; England | D:20240625100741Z | particular cases. It is this society that will suffer reproach, and bear the trouble of it, if a person admitted, prove scandalous and unworthy; and it is but reasonable therefore that they should determine whether he be a person fit and worthy to come among them or no; but still according to the rules of Christ, so fa... | [{"model_id": "zai-org/GLM-OCR", "model_name": "GLM-OCR", "column_name": "markdown", "timestamp": "2026-02-20T01:56:27.011765", "task": "ocr", "temperature": 0.01, "top_p": 1e-05, "repetition_penalty": 1.1, "max_tokens": 8192}] | |
I^UESTION II. Sf
the langamgc of the holy scripture, conyalt the Imo)^ of Acts,
consult the uipred epistles? where the wocd cliorch is used at
least foi-ty or fifty times in this sense.
I will not denv but the word churcbi erett inhere it d oea
Bot sifuiiy the catliolic church, irisible or invisible, may in some
few pl... | watts_works_vol_4.pdf | 68 | 635 | 635.52 | 1,231.2 | Internet Archive PDF 1.4.25; including mupdf and pymupdf/skimage | D:20240625100741Z | The works of the Rev. Isaac Watts D.D. in nine volumes | https://archive.org/details/worksrevisaacwa04wattgoog | Watts, Isaac, 1674-1748 | Internet Archive | Dissenters, Religious -- England; Theology -- Early works to 1800; Theology -- History -- 18th century; Dissenters, Religious; Theology; England | D:20240625100741Z | the language of the holy scripture, consult the book of Acts, consult the sacred epistles, where the word church is used at least forty or fifty times in this sense.
I will not deny but the word church, even where it does not signify the catholic church, visible or invisible, may in some few places be used for a large... | [{"model_id": "zai-org/GLM-OCR", "model_name": "GLM-OCR", "column_name": "markdown", "timestamp": "2026-02-20T01:56:27.011765", "task": "ocr", "temperature": 0.01, "top_p": 1e-05, "repetition_penalty": 1.1, "max_tokens": 8192}] | |
I
M A. CnntSTTAN CHTTRCn.
to tHis work. Tlic particular forms of their choice and ordination
do not enter into the present argument.
The business of receiving members into the communion of
the church, and the forbidding or excludin|^ of them is a matter
of as serious im|)ortance as the administration of other christian... | watts_works_vol_4.pdf | 69 | 635 | 640.8 | 1,239.84 | Internet Archive PDF 1.4.25; including mupdf and pymupdf/skimage | D:20240625100741Z | The works of the Rev. Isaac Watts D.D. in nine volumes | https://archive.org/details/worksrevisaacwa04wattgoog | Watts, Isaac, 1674-1748 | Internet Archive | Dissenters, Religious -- England; Theology -- Early works to 1800; Theology -- History -- 18th century; Dissenters, Religious; Theology; England | D:20240625100741Z | to this work. The particular forms of their choice and ordination do not enter into the present argument.
The business of receiving members into the communion of the church, and the forbidding or excluding of them is a matter of as serious importance as the administration of other christian ordinances; and oftentimes ... | [{"model_id": "zai-org/GLM-OCR", "model_name": "GLM-OCR", "column_name": "markdown", "timestamp": "2026-02-20T01:56:27.011765", "task": "ocr", "temperature": 0.01, "top_p": 1e-05, "repetition_penalty": 1.1, "max_tokens": 8192}] | |
QUESmON II. A9
chnrcb, I will ntever quarrel with any isani \vhetlier he mil call
k a divine order, or merely pradeulial^ since tlic scripture baa
Bot determined thia mutter with incontested evidence. These
mioistera, officers and persons so dqnited by the church, are
therefore the first proper judg^ of the credibility... | watts_works_vol_4.pdf | 70 | 635 | 635.52 | 1,231.2 | Internet Archive PDF 1.4.25; including mupdf and pymupdf/skimage | D:20240625100741Z | The works of the Rev. Isaac Watts D.D. in nine volumes | https://archive.org/details/worksrevisaacwa04wattgoog | Watts, Isaac, 1674-1748 | Internet Archive | Dissenters, Religious -- England; Theology -- Early works to 1800; Theology -- History -- 18th century; Dissenters, Religious; Theology; England | D:20240625100741Z | QUESTION II.
church, I will never quarrel with any man, whether he will call it a divine order, or merely prudential, since the scripture has not determined this matter with incontested evidence. These ministers, officers and persons so deputed by the church, are therefore the first proper judges of the credibility of... | [{"model_id": "zai-org/GLM-OCR", "model_name": "GLM-OCR", "column_name": "markdown", "timestamp": "2026-02-20T01:56:27.011765", "task": "ocr", "temperature": 0.01, "top_p": 1e-05, "repetition_penalty": 1.1, "max_tokens": 8192}] | |
id . A CBRISTUN CHirxCH.
Though the apostle Paul p¥e« directions to TimothT ao4
Titos about tfie* rejection of heretics, yet it most be noted Uwl
these two verj extraordinary persons, evan^Ksts divinely com-
iDissioiied and eodowed, and by virtue hereof might aot in m
superior way in every church whither they were sent... | watts_works_vol_4.pdf | 71 | 635 | 635.52 | 1,231.2 | Internet Archive PDF 1.4.25; including mupdf and pymupdf/skimage | D:20240625100741Z | The works of the Rev. Isaac Watts D.D. in nine volumes | https://archive.org/details/worksrevisaacwa04wattgoog | Watts, Isaac, 1674-1748 | Internet Archive | Dissenters, Religious -- England; Theology -- Early works to 1800; Theology -- History -- 18th century; Dissenters, Religious; Theology; England | D:20240625100741Z | Though the apostle Paul gives directions to Timothy and Titus about the rejection of heretics, yet it must be noted that these two very extraordinary persons, evangelists divinely commissioned and endowed, and by virtue hereof might act in a superior way in every church whither they were sent: and they were to teach th... | [{"model_id": "zai-org/GLM-OCR", "model_name": "GLM-OCR", "column_name": "markdown", "timestamp": "2026-02-20T01:56:27.011765", "task": "ocr", "temperature": 0.01, "top_p": 1e-05, "repetition_penalty": 1.1, "max_tokens": 8192}] | |
QUEOTION n. 61
■
ctautli. A person^ of a true cbristian temper would not
wQfingly admit a new member nor be admitledy to tlie real
oflenee and grief of any penont that were there before. I s ay^
ia the next place,
II. Thatffthit method of peace cannot obtain, but admis«
dflin ef Ae po^ona «till prened and pursued, it i... | watts_works_vol_4.pdf | 72 | 635 | 635.52 | 1,231.2 | Internet Archive PDF 1.4.25; including mupdf and pymupdf/skimage | D:20240625100741Z | The works of the Rev. Isaac Watts D.D. in nine volumes | https://archive.org/details/worksrevisaacwa04wattgoog | Watts, Isaac, 1674-1748 | Internet Archive | Dissenters, Religious -- England; Theology -- Early works to 1800; Theology -- History -- 18th century; Dissenters, Religious; Theology; England | D:20240625100741Z | QUESTION II.
61
church. A person of a true christian temper would not willingly admit a new member nor be admitted, to the real offence and grief of any persons that were there before. I say, in the next place,
II. That if this method of peace cannot obtain, but admission of the persons still pressed and pursued, it... | [{"model_id": "zai-org/GLM-OCR", "model_name": "GLM-OCR", "column_name": "markdown", "timestamp": "2026-02-20T01:56:27.011765", "task": "ocr", "temperature": 0.01, "top_p": 1e-05, "repetition_penalty": 1.1, "max_tokens": 8192}] | |
63 A cnftisTiAii cHL'Rcir.
cood^scenrion, irere but more universally tauglit and pnio>*
tiscdy and Uie furious and narrow spirita of men tempered
and enlarged, according to the glorious pattern of the apoatjea
of Christ
Sf.ct. VI; — ^Here will occur another en^uirjr also; and that
is, *^ w hen the congregation itself i... | watts_works_vol_4.pdf | 73 | 635 | 635.52 | 1,231.2 | Internet Archive PDF 1.4.25; including mupdf and pymupdf/skimage | D:20240625100741Z | The works of the Rev. Isaac Watts D.D. in nine volumes | https://archive.org/details/worksrevisaacwa04wattgoog | Watts, Isaac, 1674-1748 | Internet Archive | Dissenters, Religious -- England; Theology -- Early works to 1800; Theology -- History -- 18th century; Dissenters, Religious; Theology; England | D:20240625100741Z | condescension, were but more universally taught and practised, and the furious and narrow spirits of men tempered and enlarged, according to the glorious pattern of the apostles of Christ.
Sect. VI.—Here will occur another enquiry also; and that is, "when the congregation itself is divided in their sentiments, how mus... | [{"model_id": "zai-org/GLM-OCR", "model_name": "GLM-OCR", "column_name": "markdown", "timestamp": "2026-02-20T01:56:27.011765", "task": "ocr", "temperature": 0.01, "top_p": 1e-05, "repetition_penalty": 1.1, "max_tokens": 8192}] | |
QUESTION III. M
1 miuority of ¥Olei, or univeraal bonsent of a particular churdi,
it e qually aervet the purpose of my arf^ment in most of the
MIovihkg questioos upon tliis subject I |mt thb note only to
secure my readers against any prejacKce or hasty judij^ent
afainat the foUowing parts of the book, tliough they shou... | watts_works_vol_4.pdf | 74 | 635 | 635.52 | 1,231.2 | Internet Archive PDF 1.4.25; including mupdf and pymupdf/skimage | D:20240625100741Z | The works of the Rev. Isaac Watts D.D. in nine volumes | https://archive.org/details/worksrevisaacwa04wattgoog | Watts, Isaac, 1674-1748 | Internet Archive | Dissenters, Religious -- England; Theology -- Early works to 1800; Theology -- History -- 18th century; Dissenters, Religious; Theology; England | D:20240625100741Z | a majority of votes, or universal consent of a particular church, it equally serves the purpose of my argument in most of the following questions upon this subject. I put this note only to secure my readers against any prejudice or hasty judgment against the following parts of the book, though they should happen to dif... | [{"model_id": "zai-org/GLM-OCR", "model_name": "GLM-OCR", "column_name": "markdown", "timestamp": "2026-02-20T01:56:27.011765", "task": "ocr", "temperature": 0.01, "top_p": 1e-05, "repetition_penalty": 1.1, "max_tokens": 8192}] | |
01 A CHRISTIAN CHURCH.
Firsts A tonfetoion of all tlie necessary artidea of
religion. Secondly, A professed subjection to all the neoeaaary
rules of christian duty. Thirdly, Such a bhuneless and holy
practice, in life^ as may make the profession of the lipa appear,
m thie common judgment of men^ to be tlie sincere sens... | watts_works_vol_4.pdf | 75 | 635 | 635.52 | 1,231.2 | Internet Archive PDF 1.4.25; including mupdf and pymupdf/skimage | D:20240625100741Z | The works of the Rev. Isaac Watts D.D. in nine volumes | https://archive.org/details/worksrevisaacwa04wattgoog | Watts, Isaac, 1674-1748 | Internet Archive | Dissenters, Religious -- England; Theology -- Early works to 1800; Theology -- History -- 18th century; Dissenters, Religious; Theology; England | D:20240625100741Z | First, A confession of all the necessary articles of christian religion. Secondly, A professed subjection to all the necessary rules of christian duty. Thirdly, Such a blameless and holy practice in life; as may make the profession of the lips appear, in the common judgment of men; to be the sincere sense of the heart.... | [{"model_id": "zai-org/GLM-OCR", "model_name": "GLM-OCR", "column_name": "markdown", "timestamp": "2026-02-20T01:56:27.011765", "task": "ocr", "temperature": 0.01, "top_p": 1e-05, "repetition_penalty": 1.1, "max_tokens": 8192}] | |
QUECTION lib OS
III. — Secondly, a professed subjection to all the nc*
rule* t^f diristian duty, includes in it not only those
hat are hecossary to salvation, bat those duties that are
try to practise diristian comipunion. The first sort of
ji duties are those that are necessary to salvation, such
fear, love and worshi... | watts_works_vol_4.pdf | 76 | 635 | 635.52 | 1,231.2 | Internet Archive PDF 1.4.25; including mupdf and pymupdf/skimage | D:20240625100741Z | The works of the Rev. Isaac Watts D.D. in nine volumes | https://archive.org/details/worksrevisaacwa04wattgoog | Watts, Isaac, 1674-1748 | Internet Archive | Dissenters, Religious -- England; Theology -- Early works to 1800; Theology -- History -- 18th century; Dissenters, Religious; Theology; England | D:20240625100741Z | QUESTION III.
Secondly, a professed subjection to all the ne-
rules of christian duty, includes in it not only those
that are necessary to salvation, but those duties that are
try to practise christian communion. The first sort of
duties are those that are necessary to salvation, such
fear, love and worship of God; fa... | [{"model_id": "zai-org/GLM-OCR", "model_name": "GLM-OCR", "column_name": "markdown", "timestamp": "2026-02-20T01:56:27.011765", "task": "ocr", "temperature": 0.01, "top_p": 1e-05, "repetition_penalty": 1.1, "max_tokens": 8192}] | |
60 A cHKiBT'rAiv eutrftCH.
lutcly necetstry to the nature and being of a church of Chrisf,
The second has abo some valuable adirantagea towards the we//-
behig of a church, and the purity- and the profit thereof in the
toward and experimental parts of Christianity, though some per*^
sons of extreme bashfulness may have... | watts_works_vol_4.pdf | 77 | 635 | 640.8 | 1,239.84 | Internet Archive PDF 1.4.25; including mupdf and pymupdf/skimage | D:20240625100741Z | The works of the Rev. Isaac Watts D.D. in nine volumes | https://archive.org/details/worksrevisaacwa04wattgoog | Watts, Isaac, 1674-1748 | Internet Archive | Dissenters, Religious -- England; Theology -- Early works to 1800; Theology -- History -- 18th century; Dissenters, Religious; Theology; England | D:20240625100741Z | lutely necessary to the nature and being of a church of Christ. The second has also some valuable advantages towards the well-being of a church, and the purity and the profit thereof in the inward and experimental parts of Christianity, though some persons of extreme bashfulness may have been hereby discouraged and hin... | [{"model_id": "zai-org/GLM-OCR", "model_name": "GLM-OCR", "column_name": "markdown", "timestamp": "2026-02-20T01:56:27.011765", "task": "ocr", "temperature": 0.01, "top_p": 1e-05, "repetition_penalty": 1.1, "max_tokens": 8192}] | |
QJJESriOS III. $7
ptctioe in life, it may make the profession of the lips appear,
■ the common judgment of men, to be the sincere seose of the
I h eart :'' By which we are not to understaud a perfection of
r tirtiie» or a f reedom from eirerv vice: ybr there is no man living
Oil earthy thai doth good, ana sinneth not ;... | watts_works_vol_4.pdf | 78 | 635 | 640.8 | 1,239.84 | Internet Archive PDF 1.4.25; including mupdf and pymupdf/skimage | D:20240625100741Z | The works of the Rev. Isaac Watts D.D. in nine volumes | https://archive.org/details/worksrevisaacwa04wattgoog | Watts, Isaac, 1674-1748 | Internet Archive | Dissenters, Religious -- England; Theology -- Early works to 1800; Theology -- History -- 18th century; Dissenters, Religious; Theology; England | D:20240625100741Z | practice in life, as may make the profession of the lips appear, in the common judgment of men, to be the sincere sense of the heart:” By which we are not to understand a perfection of virtue, or a freedom from every vice: for there is no man living on earth, that doth good, and sinneth not; in many things we offend al... | [{"model_id": "zai-org/GLM-OCR", "model_name": "GLM-OCR", "column_name": "markdown", "timestamp": "2026-02-20T01:56:27.011765", "task": "ocr", "temperature": 0.01, "top_p": 1e-05, "repetition_penalty": 1.1, "max_tokens": 8192}] | |
68 A CHRISTIAN CHURCH.
cicntl J evident without many express instances. The cnqnif]
of a cluircli into-tlie conversation of the |>erson who desircii hi
communion, may be aiyusted and regulated under these foui
heads, viz. whether he be sober, just, and good, as wdl ai re-
ligious. So m uch of these four characters as l... | watts_works_vol_4.pdf | 79 | 635 | 640.8 | 1,239.84 | Internet Archive PDF 1.4.25; including mupdf and pymupdf/skimage | D:20240625100741Z | The works of the Rev. Isaac Watts D.D. in nine volumes | https://archive.org/details/worksrevisaacwa04wattgoog | Watts, Isaac, 1674-1748 | Internet Archive | Dissenters, Religious -- England; Theology -- Early works to 1800; Theology -- History -- 18th century; Dissenters, Religious; Theology; England | D:20240625100741Z | ciently evident without many express instances. The enquiry of a church into the conversation of the person who desires its communion, may be adjusted and regulated under these four heads, viz. whether he be sober, just, and good, as well as religious. So much of these four characters as lie within the public observati... | [{"model_id": "zai-org/GLM-OCR", "model_name": "GLM-OCR", "column_name": "markdown", "timestamp": "2026-02-20T01:56:27.011765", "task": "ocr", "temperature": 0.01, "top_p": 1e-05, "repetition_penalty": 1.1, "max_tokens": 8192}] | |
«u£flrrioN III. 60
15. That I have given i^ narticular aoooHot ot those three
fliiiigs that join to make up tlie credibility of our profession, in
Mtler to be reguhirly admitted to the communion of a christian
cfanrch.
Sect. V. — Objection. But why roust there be so many
things required to make a profession of Christia... | watts_works_vol_4.pdf | 80 | 635 | 640.8 | 1,239.84 | Internet Archive PDF 1.4.25; including mupdf and pymupdf/skimage | D:20240625100741Z | The works of the Rev. Isaac Watts D.D. in nine volumes | https://archive.org/details/worksrevisaacwa04wattgoog | Watts, Isaac, 1674-1748 | Internet Archive | Dissenters, Religious -- England; Theology -- Early works to 1800; Theology -- History -- 18th century; Dissenters, Religious; Theology; England | D:20240625100741Z | 15. Thus I have given a particular account of those three things that join to make up the credibility of our profession, in order to be regularly admitted to the communion of a christian church.
Sect. V.—Objection. But why must there be so many things required to make a profession of Christianity credible in our day, ... | [{"model_id": "zai-org/GLM-OCR", "model_name": "GLM-OCR", "column_name": "markdown", "timestamp": "2026-02-20T01:56:27.011765", "task": "ocr", "temperature": 0.01, "top_p": 1e-05, "repetition_penalty": 1.1, "max_tokens": 8192}] | |
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70 A. CHRISTIAN CBtRCn.
and resurrection of Christ was not fundamental in Cfarist^s own
life-time ; f or when he spake of his own death, Peter repBed,
'far be it f rom thee^ Lord ; Mat. xvi. 2*2. This nhall noi be unto
thee : Acd the rest of the apostles knew not certainly that
Christ should rise from the deadjfor ... | watts_works_vol_4.pdf | 81 | 635 | 640.8 | 1,239.84 | Internet Archive PDF 1.4.25; including mupdf and pymupdf/skimage | D:20240625100741Z | The works of the Rev. Isaac Watts D.D. in nine volumes | https://archive.org/details/worksrevisaacwa04wattgoog | Watts, Isaac, 1674-1748 | Internet Archive | Dissenters, Religious -- England; Theology -- Early works to 1800; Theology -- History -- 18th century; Dissenters, Religious; Theology; England | D:20240625100741Z | and resurrection of Christ was not fundamental in Christ's own life-time; for when he spake of his own death, Peter replied, far be it from thee, Lord; Mat. xvi. 22. This shall not be unto thee: And the rest of the apostles knew not certainly that Christ should rise from the dead, for some doubted even after his resurr... | [{"model_id": "zai-org/GLM-OCR", "model_name": "GLM-OCR", "column_name": "markdown", "timestamp": "2026-02-20T01:56:27.011765", "task": "ocr", "temperature": 0.01, "top_p": 1e-05, "repetition_penalty": 1.1, "max_tokens": 8192}] | |
trUESnON «L 71
the trlse and tbc foolbli, the Jews and the Greeks^ tlio fhreaten^
in^ of kinzs, and the iridenee of tUc people, was a more power*
fid and evident proof of Uie truth of their faith, than if they had
made lon<^ speeches^ and had (he testimony of a continued blame-
less oonveraation in a land and age of ch... | watts_works_vol_4.pdf | 82 | 635 | 635.52 | 1,231.2 | Internet Archive PDF 1.4.25; including mupdf and pymupdf/skimage | D:20240625100741Z | The works of the Rev. Isaac Watts D.D. in nine volumes | https://archive.org/details/worksrevisaacwa04wattgoog | Watts, Isaac, 1674-1748 | Internet Archive | Dissenters, Religious -- England; Theology -- Early works to 1800; Theology -- History -- 18th century; Dissenters, Religious; Theology; England | D:20240625100741Z | the wise and the foolish, the Jews and the Greeks, the threatening of kings, and the violence of the people, was a more powerful and evident proof of the truth of their faith, than if they had made long speeches, and had the testimony of a continued blameless conversation in a land and age of Christians. Surely that co... | [{"model_id": "zai-org/GLM-OCR", "model_name": "GLM-OCR", "column_name": "markdown", "timestamp": "2026-02-20T01:56:27.011765", "task": "ocr", "temperature": 0.01, "top_p": 1e-05, "repetition_penalty": 1.1, "max_tokens": 8192}] | |
72 A CHRISTIAN CHURCH.
been always required even io acripture •times, and the word of 'i
Ch>d and the very nature of things seem to demand iC -i
Qf^EST. IV. — What is a Church-cotenant 9 Jnd whdher U be
necessary to Christian Commumon *f
^ Besides the things that baTO been already mentioned, aa in- i
eluded in a credib... | watts_works_vol_4.pdf | 83 | 635 | 635.52 | 1,231.2 | Internet Archive PDF 1.4.25; including mupdf and pymupdf/skimage | D:20240625100741Z | The works of the Rev. Isaac Watts D.D. in nine volumes | https://archive.org/details/worksrevisaacwa04wattgoog | Watts, Isaac, 1674-1748 | Internet Archive | Dissenters, Religious -- England; Theology -- Early works to 1800; Theology -- History -- 18th century; Dissenters, Religious; Theology; England | D:20240625100741Z | been always required even in scripture-times, and the word of God and the very nature of things seem to demand it.
QUEST. IV.—What is a Church-covenant? And whether it be necessary to Christian Communion?
Besides the things that have been already mentioned, as included in a credible profession of Christianity, it is ... | [{"model_id": "zai-org/GLM-OCR", "model_name": "GLM-OCR", "column_name": "markdown", "timestamp": "2026-02-20T01:56:27.011765", "task": "ocr", "temperature": 0.01, "top_p": 1e-05, "repetition_penalty": 1.1, "max_tokens": 8192}] | |
QUESTION IV. 73
»t\ier, on speaking or singing the praites of Qod, and cele-
bratiD^ all tlie iustitiitionii of Christ, especially that great one,
the supper of the Lord, which it called commuDioo.
They devote themaelves Jint to the Lord Id public by their
{^rofeasiofi, as they have done before iu secret ; coveDantiog ... | watts_works_vol_4.pdf | 84 | 635 | 635.52 | 1,231.2 | Internet Archive PDF 1.4.25; including mupdf and pymupdf/skimage | D:20240625100741Z | The works of the Rev. Isaac Watts D.D. in nine volumes | https://archive.org/details/worksrevisaacwa04wattgoog | Watts, Isaac, 1674-1748 | Internet Archive | Dissenters, Religious -- England; Theology -- Early works to 1800; Theology -- History -- 18th century; Dissenters, Religious; Theology; England | D:20240625100741Z | QUESTION IV.
gether, on speaking or singing the praises of God, and celebrating all the institutions of Christ, especially that great one, the supper of the Lord, which is called communion.
They devote themselves first to the Lord in public by their profession, as they have done before in secret; covenanting to walk ... | [{"model_id": "zai-org/GLM-OCR", "model_name": "GLM-OCR", "column_name": "markdown", "timestamp": "2026-02-20T01:56:27.011765", "task": "ocr", "temperature": 0.01, "top_p": 1e-05, "repetition_penalty": 1.1, "max_tokens": 8192}] | |
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71 A CHRISTIAN CHURCH.
them that were by no meant necessary to common ohrhtiaDliy,
and such as favoured too^ much of a par(y«spirit ; b ut churches
and ministtTs in our a^ better understand christian liberty and
trnb'principlcs of charity. I know of none of these impositions
in our day ; and if onr present practi... | watts_works_vol_4.pdf | 85 | 635 | 640.8 | 1,239.84 | Internet Archive PDF 1.4.25; including mupdf and pymupdf/skimage | D:20240625100741Z | The works of the Rev. Isaac Watts D.D. in nine volumes | https://archive.org/details/worksrevisaacwa04wattgoog | Watts, Isaac, 1674-1748 | Internet Archive | Dissenters, Religious -- England; Theology -- Early works to 1800; Theology -- History -- 18th century; Dissenters, Religious; Theology; England | D:20240625100741Z | them that were by no means necessary to common Christianity, and such as favoured too much of a party-spirit; but churches and ministers in our age better understand Christian liberty and true principles of charity. I know of none of these impositions in our day; and if our present practice in this matter be censured b... | [{"model_id": "zai-org/GLM-OCR", "model_name": "GLM-OCR", "column_name": "markdown", "timestamp": "2026-02-20T01:56:27.011765", "task": "ocr", "temperature": 0.01, "top_p": 1e-05, "repetition_penalty": 1.1, "max_tokens": 8192}] | |
75
auE£moN IV.
ties %gr«^iiijg t9 attend on their ministry, and anpport and enooii-
rage it ? Yet this ia a duty incumbent on all tlioso ivlio are
mimatered onto ; G al. ^i. 6. 1 Cor. ix. 13, 14. Each society is
hound by the rules of the gospel to maintain and honour their
own ndnistera icAo labour among them in tcord ... | watts_works_vol_4.pdf | 86 | 635 | 635.52 | 1,231.2 | Internet Archive PDF 1.4.25; including mupdf and pymupdf/skimage | D:20240625100741Z | The works of the Rev. Isaac Watts D.D. in nine volumes | https://archive.org/details/worksrevisaacwa04wattgoog | Watts, Isaac, 1674-1748 | Internet Archive | Dissenters, Religious -- England; Theology -- Early works to 1800; Theology -- History -- 18th century; Dissenters, Religious; Theology; England | D:20240625100741Z | ties agreeing to attend on their ministry, and support and encourage it? Yet this is a duty incumbent on all those who are ministered unto; Gal. vi. 6. 1 Cor. ix. 13, 14. Each society is bound by the rules of the gospel to maintain and honour their own ministers who labour among them in word and doctrine; 1 Tim. v. 17.... | [{"model_id": "zai-org/GLM-OCR", "model_name": "GLM-OCR", "column_name": "markdown", "timestamp": "2026-02-20T01:56:27.011765", "task": "ocr", "temperature": 0.01, "top_p": 1e-05, "repetition_penalty": 1.1, "max_tokens": 8192}] | |
Ttt A CAftlSTIAN OHCRCH.
QuE^T. V" — fVien a Person is once joified to a Particular
Churckj whether he may never tc^ship xeith other Churches
occasionallj/^ or change his Jixed Communion to another
Church i
I answer, Tbfit this ai^eement of w<>rshippinj^ together ii
not so strictly to be uiicleriftood, as if uooe of th... | watts_works_vol_4.pdf | 87 | 635 | 640.8 | 1,239.84 | Internet Archive PDF 1.4.25; including mupdf and pymupdf/skimage | D:20240625100741Z | The works of the Rev. Isaac Watts D.D. in nine volumes | https://archive.org/details/worksrevisaacwa04wattgoog | Watts, Isaac, 1674-1748 | Internet Archive | Dissenters, Religious -- England; Theology -- Early works to 1800; Theology -- History -- 18th century; Dissenters, Religious; Theology; England | D:20240625100741Z | QUEST. V.—When a Person is once joined to a Particular Church, whether he may never worship with other Churches occasionally, or change his fixed Communion to another Church?
I answer, That this agreement of worshipping together is not so strictly to be understood, as if none of these persons should ever worship any w... | [{"model_id": "zai-org/GLM-OCR", "model_name": "GLM-OCR", "column_name": "markdown", "timestamp": "2026-02-20T01:56:27.011765", "task": "ocr", "temperature": 0.01, "top_p": 1e-05, "repetition_penalty": 1.1, "max_tokens": 8192}] | |
auEOTioN VI. rt
brother J or a tisteVf is not in bondage in such cases ; and the
utoral office^ and all church power is for edificatiotij and not
tr destrttciion^ as St. Paul Bpeaks, 2 Cor. xiii. 10. tio\w thii
eeeaaity of cliaoging our communion may happen several ways :
U when a person removes his iiabif ation to suc... | watts_works_vol_4.pdf | 88 | 635 | 635.52 | 1,231.2 | Internet Archive PDF 1.4.25; including mupdf and pymupdf/skimage | D:20240625100741Z | The works of the Rev. Isaac Watts D.D. in nine volumes | https://archive.org/details/worksrevisaacwa04wattgoog | Watts, Isaac, 1674-1748 | Internet Archive | Dissenters, Religious -- England; Theology -- Early works to 1800; Theology -- History -- 18th century; Dissenters, Religious; Theology; England | D:20240625100741Z | QUESTION VI.
brother, or a sister, is not in bondage in such cases; and the estoral office, and all church power is for edification, and not destruction, as St. Paul speaks, 2 Cor. xiii. 10. Now this necessity of changing our communion may happen several ways: is when a person removes his habitation to such a distance... | [{"model_id": "zai-org/GLM-OCR", "model_name": "GLM-OCR", "column_name": "markdown", "timestamp": "2026-02-20T01:56:27.011765", "task": "ocr", "temperature": 0.01, "top_p": 1e-05, "repetition_penalty": 1.1, "max_tokens": 8192}] | |
78 k cBnimAN cHVftcif.
Trhere providcned gives just occasion ; b at since each dnristiaa
cannot watch over all others, worsliip with all others, assist to*
>vard the maintenance of all the poor, nor all the ministers, &c.
tliosc with whom he agrees to worship in a stated wAJr, are the
persons to whom he is m ost immedi... | watts_works_vol_4.pdf | 89 | 635 | 640.8 | 1,239.84 | Internet Archive PDF 1.4.25; including mupdf and pymupdf/skimage | D:20240625100741Z | The works of the Rev. Isaac Watts D.D. in nine volumes | https://archive.org/details/worksrevisaacwa04wattgoog | Watts, Isaac, 1674-1748 | Internet Archive | Dissenters, Religious -- England; Theology -- Early works to 1800; Theology -- History -- 18th century; Dissenters, Religious; Theology; England | D:20240625100741Z | where providence gives just occasion; but since each christian cannot watch over all others, worship with all others, assist toward the maintenance of all the poor, nor all the ministers, &c. those with whom he agrees to worship in a stated way, are the persons to whom he is most immediately called to fulfil these kind... | [{"model_id": "zai-org/GLM-OCR", "model_name": "GLM-OCR", "column_name": "markdown", "timestamp": "2026-02-20T01:56:27.011765", "task": "ocr", "temperature": 0.01, "top_p": 1e-05, "repetition_penalty": 1.1, "max_tokens": 8192}] | |
QUESTION VL
yS;.
MM mt these to occauonal comrouiiion^ tliougb they bate no fixed
^tion to any iiarticular church ; and the general rules of chris*
ianity mrill €>bli«^ them to perform several relative duties towards
Imr feUow-chrisliaiis, and to help to support the external charges
if those churches, with wliooi for a... | watts_works_vol_4.pdf | 90 | 635 | 635.52 | 1,231.2 | Internet Archive PDF 1.4.25; including mupdf and pymupdf/skimage | D:20240625100741Z | The works of the Rev. Isaac Watts D.D. in nine volumes | https://archive.org/details/worksrevisaacwa04wattgoog | Watts, Isaac, 1674-1748 | Internet Archive | Dissenters, Religious -- England; Theology -- Early works to 1800; Theology -- History -- 18th century; Dissenters, Religious; Theology; England | D:20240625100741Z | as these to occasional communion, though they have no fixed relation to any particular church; and the general rules of Christianity will oblige them to perform several relative duties towards their fellow-christians, and to help to support the external charges of those churches, with whom for a season they hold fellow... | [{"model_id": "zai-org/GLM-OCR", "model_name": "GLM-OCR", "column_name": "markdown", "timestamp": "2026-02-20T01:56:27.011765", "task": "ocr", "temperature": 0.01, "top_p": 1e-05, "repetition_penalty": 1.1, "max_tokens": 8192}] | |
89 A CRRTdTIAlf CHURCH.
their tpfeial aflfiurt : He hat a right to attend on snob tneefinga
forconaidering of the circumstancea and state of tiie church, tor
regulating UiingB that are amiaa, for altering any of tlieir euatoiia,
for difltributing monies to the poor, for chusing a pastor or other
oificersy fer admitting... | watts_works_vol_4.pdf | 91 | 635 | 640.8 | 1,239.84 | Internet Archive PDF 1.4.25; including mupdf and pymupdf/skimage | D:20240625100741Z | The works of the Rev. Isaac Watts D.D. in nine volumes | https://archive.org/details/worksrevisaacwa04wattgoog | Watts, Isaac, 1674-1748 | Internet Archive | Dissenters, Religious -- England; Theology -- Early works to 1800; Theology -- History -- 18th century; Dissenters, Religious; Theology; England | D:20240625100741Z | their special affairs: He has a right to attend on such meetings for considering of the circumstances and state of the church, for regulating things that are amiss, for altering any of their customs, for distributing monies to the poor, for chusing a pastor or other officers, for admitting members, and for exercising t... | [{"model_id": "zai-org/GLM-OCR", "model_name": "GLM-OCR", "column_name": "markdown", "timestamp": "2026-02-20T01:56:27.011765", "task": "ocr", "temperature": 0.01, "top_p": 1e-05, "repetition_penalty": 1.1, "max_tokens": 8192}] | |
QUfiOTlON Yil. 81
knowled^ of what is necessary to sal vatiooi and a knowledge of
wliatia furtlier necessary to.maintain and enjoy tliis holy commu-
nioD : The Tery nature of things requires this.
F^rsif Let us consider the things necessary to salvation.
How many articles of the christian faith or practice arc neces-
n... | watts_works_vol_4.pdf | 92 | 635 | 640.8 | 1,239.84 | Internet Archive PDF 1.4.25; including mupdf and pymupdf/skimage | D:20240625100741Z | The works of the Rev. Isaac Watts D.D. in nine volumes | https://archive.org/details/worksrevisaacwa04wattgoog | Watts, Isaac, 1674-1748 | Internet Archive | Dissenters, Religious -- England; Theology -- Early works to 1800; Theology -- History -- 18th century; Dissenters, Religious; Theology; England | D:20240625100741Z | QUESTION VII.
knowledge of what is necessary to salvation, and a knowledge of what is further necessary to maintain and enjoy this holy communion: The very nature of things requires this.
First, Let us consider the things necessary to salvation. How many articles of the Christian faith or practice are necessary to ou... | [{"model_id": "zai-org/GLM-OCR", "model_name": "GLM-OCR", "column_name": "markdown", "timestamp": "2026-02-20T01:56:27.011765", "task": "ocr", "temperature": 0.01, "top_p": 1e-05, "repetition_penalty": 1.1, "max_tokens": 8192}] | |
82 A CHRISTIAN CHX7HCH.
"Will iDfldce hereafter, is not my business to enquire into ; b ut cer*
tainly, we are to admit none to christian communion who have
not the knowledge that is essential to Christianity. And though
we cannot precisely reckon up the certain number of essential or
fundamental articles, yet we may l... | watts_works_vol_4.pdf | 93 | 635 | 640.8 | 1,239.84 | Internet Archive PDF 1.4.25; including mupdf and pymupdf/skimage | D:20240625100741Z | The works of the Rev. Isaac Watts D.D. in nine volumes | https://archive.org/details/worksrevisaacwa04wattgoog | Watts, Isaac, 1674-1748 | Internet Archive | Dissenters, Religious -- England; Theology -- Early works to 1800; Theology -- History -- 18th century; Dissenters, Religious; Theology; England | D:20240625100741Z | will make hereafter, is not my business to enquire into; but certainly, we are to admit none to christian communion who have not the knowledge that is essential to Christianity. And though we cannot precisely reckon up the certain number of essential or fundamental articles, yet we may lay down such characters of them,... | [{"model_id": "zai-org/GLM-OCR", "model_name": "GLM-OCR", "column_name": "markdown", "timestamp": "2026-02-20T01:56:27.011765", "task": "ocr", "temperature": 0.01, "top_p": 1e-05, "repetition_penalty": 1.1, "max_tokens": 8192}] | |
QUESTION VII. 83
▼ery. fbundation and substance, tlie mystery and glory, of the
go^el ; Huch are these :
*^ That all mankind are sinners ; are destitute of holiness
and hmf^oess ; and sinful man cannot recover himself to the fa*
^oar and image of God ; and there is no way of access to God
iir him but by a Mediator." Jo... | watts_works_vol_4.pdf | 94 | 635 | 635.52 | 1,231.2 | Internet Archive PDF 1.4.25; including mupdf and pymupdf/skimage | D:20240625100741Z | The works of the Rev. Isaac Watts D.D. in nine volumes | https://archive.org/details/worksrevisaacwa04wattgoog | Watts, Isaac, 1674-1748 | Internet Archive | Dissenters, Religious -- England; Theology -- Early works to 1800; Theology -- History -- 18th century; Dissenters, Religious; Theology; England | D:20240625100741Z | very foundation and substance, the mystery and glory, of the gospel; such are these:
“That all mankind are sinners; are destitute of holiness and happiness; and sinful man cannot recover himself to the favour and image of God; and there is no way of access to God for him but by a Mediator.” John xiv. 6. No man cometh ... | [{"model_id": "zai-org/GLM-OCR", "model_name": "GLM-OCR", "column_name": "markdown", "timestamp": "2026-02-20T01:56:27.011765", "task": "ocr", "temperature": 0.01, "top_p": 1e-05, "repetition_penalty": 1.1, "max_tokens": 8192}] | |
84 A CHRISTIAN CHURCH.
works f b ut by the grace of God eihounding to Binncrs, through
the redemption which our Lord Jesus Christ iiath obtained ; and
that Jesus Christ redeemed us from the mrsej by bearing th$lt
curse J o r us ; ajid that God is at peace with us for his sake ; that
the gospel is t he word of reconciUa... | watts_works_vol_4.pdf | 95 | 635 | 640.8 | 1,239.84 | Internet Archive PDF 1.4.25; including mupdf and pymupdf/skimage | D:20240625100741Z | The works of the Rev. Isaac Watts D.D. in nine volumes | https://archive.org/details/worksrevisaacwa04wattgoog | Watts, Isaac, 1674-1748 | Internet Archive | Dissenters, Religious -- England; Theology -- Early works to 1800; Theology -- History -- 18th century; Dissenters, Religious; Theology; England | D:20240625100741Z | works, but by the grace of God abounding to sinners, through the redemption which our Lord Jesus Christ hath obtained; and that Jesus Christ redeemed us from the curse, by bearing that curse for us; and that God is at peace with us for his sake; that the gospel is the word of reconciliation; that God was in Christ, rec... | [{"model_id": "zai-org/GLM-OCR", "model_name": "GLM-OCR", "column_name": "markdown", "timestamp": "2026-02-20T01:56:27.011765", "task": "ocr", "temperature": 0.01, "top_p": 1e-05, "repetition_penalty": 1.1, "max_tokens": 8192}] | |
aXTESnON TIT. ' 85
aAiU tapfirai, ^r ecminn thai which we pasted through in in-
ftney, «t our coming Into m church, if we know nothing of the
Holy Spirity nor the vie of him in our religion? It might also
be added^ as a further argument on this head, that the commu"
mam of tke Holy GhoU is thQ great gospel-benedietion,... | watts_works_vol_4.pdf | 96 | 635 | 640.8 | 1,239.84 | Internet Archive PDF 1.4.25; including mupdf and pymupdf/skimage | D:20240625100741Z | The works of the Rev. Isaac Watts D.D. in nine volumes | https://archive.org/details/worksrevisaacwa04wattgoog | Watts, Isaac, 1674-1748 | Internet Archive | Dissenters, Religious -- England; Theology -- Early works to 1800; Theology -- History -- 18th century; Dissenters, Religious; Theology; England | D:20240625100741Z | adult baptism, or confirm that which we passed through in infancy, at our coming into a church, if we know nothing of the Holy Spirit, nor the use of him in our religion? It might also be added, as a further argument on this head, that the communion of the Holy Ghost is the great gospel-benediction, joined with the lov... | [{"model_id": "zai-org/GLM-OCR", "model_name": "GLM-OCR", "column_name": "markdown", "timestamp": "2026-02-20T01:56:27.011765", "task": "ocr", "temperature": 0.01, "top_p": 1e-05, "repetition_penalty": 1.1, "max_tokens": 8192}] | |
80 A CHRISTIAN CHtTRCH.
the flesh, and perseverance in faith and holiness, I ^ steero fun- •
daroentai and necessary duties ; b ecause the scripture elxpressly^
saith, he that believeth not shall be damned; Mark xvi. 16. If
ye live after the flesh ye shall die ; R om. \ii. 13. If any man
draw bjackj my soul shall have^... | watts_works_vol_4.pdf | 97 | 635 | 640.8 | 1,239.84 | Internet Archive PDF 1.4.25; including mupdf and pymupdf/skimage | D:20240625100741Z | The works of the Rev. Isaac Watts D.D. in nine volumes | https://archive.org/details/worksrevisaacwa04wattgoog | Watts, Isaac, 1674-1748 | Internet Archive | Dissenters, Religious -- England; Theology -- Early works to 1800; Theology -- History -- 18th century; Dissenters, Religious; Theology; England | D:20240625100741Z | the flesh, and perseverance in faith and holiness, I esteem fundamental and necessary duties; because the scripture expressly saith, he that believeth not shall be damned; Mark xvi. 16. If ye live after the flesh ye shall die; Rom. vii. 13. If any man draw back, my soul shall have no pleasure in him; Heb. x. 38. And fo... | [{"model_id": "zai-org/GLM-OCR", "model_name": "GLM-OCR", "column_name": "markdown", "timestamp": "2026-02-20T01:56:27.011765", "task": "ocr", "temperature": 0.01, "top_p": 1e-05, "repetition_penalty": 1.1, "max_tokens": 8192}] | |
ousentoN ra. gy
& TiMNigh I Mteem it neeenftrj that twpf ,eoinniiinloaiif
sake ItBown hu belief of i|UGh artielea at the ohurclr Jodjpet
fbndmiiitidtal and necessary some way or oHier, yet I am far from
cmifiiihig him to any propoaed Jiamao ftmna of expression ; as I
shall shew onder the next qaestion.
Sect. V. I proce... | watts_works_vol_4.pdf | 98 | 635 | 635.52 | 1,231.2 | Internet Archive PDF 1.4.25; including mupdf and pymupdf/skimage | D:20240625100741Z | The works of the Rev. Isaac Watts D.D. in nine volumes | https://archive.org/details/worksrevisaacwa04wattgoog | Watts, Isaac, 1674-1748 | Internet Archive | Dissenters, Religious -- England; Theology -- Early works to 1800; Theology -- History -- 18th century; Dissenters, Religious; Theology; England | D:20240625100741Z | 5. Though I esteem it necessary that every communicant make known his belief of such articles as the church judges fundamental and necessary some way or other, yet I am far from confining him to any proposed human forms of expression; as I shall shew under the next question.
Sect. V. I proceed now to the second sort o... | [{"model_id": "zai-org/GLM-OCR", "model_name": "GLM-OCR", "column_name": "markdown", "timestamp": "2026-02-20T01:56:27.011765", "task": "ocr", "temperature": 0.01, "top_p": 1e-05, "repetition_penalty": 1.1, "max_tokens": 8192}] | |
88 A CBtlftTlAM CBITAOB. ^
Quest. VIII. — In what Words and Expresiions musi our Faith
be profesHd^ in Order to Communion ? And in what Man^
ner must vce profess it ?
Sect. I. This has been a famous and notable question in
all ages of the church. National churches, synods, assemblies
or councils of bishops^ presbyters,... | watts_works_vol_4.pdf | 99 | 635 | 635.52 | 1,231.2 | Internet Archive PDF 1.4.25; including mupdf and pymupdf/skimage | D:20240625100741Z | The works of the Rev. Isaac Watts D.D. in nine volumes | https://archive.org/details/worksrevisaacwa04wattgoog | Watts, Isaac, 1674-1748 | Internet Archive | Dissenters, Religious -- England; Theology -- Early works to 1800; Theology -- History -- 18th century; Dissenters, Religious; Theology; England | D:20240625100741Z | QUEST. VIII.—In what Words and Expressions must our Faith be professed, in Order to Communion? And in what Manner must we profess it?
Sect. I. This has been a famous and notable question in all ages of the church. National churches, synods, assemblies or councils of bishops, presbyters, and learned men, have establish... | [{"model_id": "zai-org/GLM-OCR", "model_name": "GLM-OCR", "column_name": "markdown", "timestamp": "2026-02-20T01:56:27.011765", "task": "ocr", "temperature": 0.01, "top_p": 1e-05, "repetition_penalty": 1.1, "max_tokens": 8192}] | |
^ QUESTION Vllf . 80
tiimilted, it l ivill exclude such as ought not to be excluded, and
k will endanger or infringe christian liberty.
Reason I. This may admit such persons as Qught not to b%
admitted ; f or such forins of doctrine, drawn up by Qther men,
will be liable to tlie same inconveniences tlial ivill attend a... | watts_works_vol_4.pdf | 100 | 635 | 635.52 | 1,231.2 | Internet Archive PDF 1.4.25; including mupdf and pymupdf/skimage | D:20240625100741Z | The works of the Rev. Isaac Watts D.D. in nine volumes | https://archive.org/details/worksrevisaacwa04wattgoog | Watts, Isaac, 1674-1748 | Internet Archive | Dissenters, Religious -- England; Theology -- Early works to 1800; Theology -- History -- 18th century; Dissenters, Religious; Theology; England | D:20240625100741Z | admitted, it will exclude such as ought not to be excluded, and it will endanger or infringe christian liberty.
REASON I. This may admit such persons as ought not to be admitted; for such forms of doctrine, drawn up by other men, will be liable to the same inconveniences that will attend any scriptural form of words: ... | [{"model_id": "zai-org/GLM-OCR", "model_name": "GLM-OCR", "column_name": "markdown", "timestamp": "2026-02-20T01:56:27.011765", "task": "ocr", "temperature": 0.01, "top_p": 1e-05, "repetition_penalty": 1.1, "max_tokens": 8192}] |
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