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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To the Truly HONOURED CHARLES STAYNINGS, Esq Of Honycault in Somersetshire.

SIR,

WHen one enters your Neat Habi∣tation, which for Conveniencies bear parallel with the proudest Palaces, there appears a Scene of sundry Va∣rieties. A Cambden, or Dugdale, would be requisite to display the Antiquities of the many Honourable Families whereunto yours is related by Affinity and Marriage; out of which Alliances, has issued several who have been Famous in their Generations for their Heroick Actions in Peace and War; which laudable Qualities have always been conspi∣cuous in your self, Sir: Your Love of Learn∣ing, and happy Familiarity and Intimacy with the Muses; your constant Courtesie and Hospitality to Strangers, and all your Friends and Acquaintance, (which I have several times personally Experimented) as also your uninterrupted Love and Zeal for the Honour

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of God, and the good and safety of your Countrey, (for which you have more than once Buckled on your Armour, and appeared in the Field of Mars) makes you, like another Vespasian, to be the delight of all that are happy in your acquaintance.

You have heretofore, Sir, been pleased favourably to accept and approve some of my weak Essays, when I had the Honour of Living in your Neighbourhood, near the fa∣mous Orchard Wyndham; and knowing your deference for Pristine Learning and Purity, I thought the Dedicating to you a Piece of that Nature and Stamp, would not be ex∣cluded your Society, and a place amongst the Venerable Fathers and Councils near your Chappel, in your Library. God has bless'd us with another King David to Fight our Bat∣tels, and a Venerable * 1.1 Jehojada to Rule our Church; so that I hope Peace and Truth will revive and flourish in our Days, which is the hearty desire of,

Dear SIR,

Your ever bounden Friend, and Most Humble Servant, JOS. WALKER.

Covent-Garden, Octob. 25. 1691.

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* 1.1

His Grace Dr. Tillot∣son, Arch-Bishop of Canterbury.

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