An inquiry

into

the original, nature, institution, power, order, and communion

of

evangelical churches.

The first part.

With

an answer to the discourse of the Unreasonableness of Separation,

written by Dr Edward Stillingfleet, Dean of Paul’s;

and in defence of the vindication of the nonconformists from the guilt of schism.

“Stand ye in the ways, and me, and ask for the old paths, where is the good way, and walk therein, and ye find rest for your souls” — Jer. vi. 16.