to the sermon, and offer testimony. Such reflections often are, effectively, a continuation of the sermon. Another group of separatists, similar to the Anabaptists, emerged from the Church of England during the seventeenth century and today meet under the Baptist name. These churches exhibit considerable variety in theology and styles of worship. Most Baptists place a high priority on the notion that preachers are called and inspired by the Spirit to deliver a message to the congregation. The Baptist
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