Includes bibliographical references (p. [185]-200) and index.
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Foreword / Robert W. Oliver -- 'Christ...ever shall have a kingdome in this world' : the emergence and development of the particular Baptist churches -- 'Those thus called, he commandeth to walk together in particular societies, or churches' : the nature of the church -- 'To each of these churches...he has given... power and authority' : church government -- 'The officers appointed by Christ ... are bishops or elders, and deacons' : church officers -- 'The due performance of that publick worship, which he requireth of them in the world' : the church at worship -- 'So the churches, ...ought to hold communion amongst themselves' : associations of churches.