Conformity of the ecclesiastical discipline of the Reformed churches of France with that of the primitive Christians written by M. La Rocque ... ; render'd into English by Jos. Walker.

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Title: Conformity of the ecclesiastical discipline of the Reformed churches of France with that of the primitive Christians written by M. La Rocque ... ; render'd into English by Jos. Walker.
Author: Larroque, Matthieu de, 1619-1684.
Publication: London :: Printed for Tho. Cockbrill ...,; 1691.
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Subject terms: Huguenots -- France.; Church polity -- History -- Early church, ca. 30-600.
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As for Deacons, seeing the Churches, for the necessity of the times, hath to this day happily employed them in Govern∣ing the Church, as Exercising also the Office of Elders; those which hereafter shall chuse such, or continue them, they shall with the Pastors and Elders, bear a part in the Govern∣ing the Church; and therefore shall frequently be with them in the Consistory, yea, even at the Colloques, and Synods, if they are thither sent by the Consistories.

CONFORMITY.

The care of the Poor, making one of the most consider∣able parts of the Church-Government, it is with great reason we therein admit the Deacons, because they were properly instituted to attend on this thing, as has been above proved at large.