The true nature of a Gospel church and its government . by the late pious and learned minister of the Gospel, John Owen
[20], 268 p. ; "The preface to the reader" signed: J.C. [i.e. Isaac Chauncey?]. ; Errata: p. 268. ; Advertisements: p. [19]-[20]. ; Reproduction of original in Union Theological Seminary Library, New York. ; from t.p.) I. The subject matter of the church -- II. The formal cause of a particular church -- III. Of the policy, rule or discipline of the church in general -- IV. The officers of the church -- V. The duty of pastors of churches -- VI. The office of teachers in the church -- VII. Of the rule of the church, or of ruling elders -- VIII. The nature of church polity or rule, with the duty of elders -- IX. Of deacons -- X. Of excommunication -- XI. Of the communion of churches.