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Dr. Reignolds his letter to that worthy councillor, Sir Francis Knolls concerning some passages…Dr. Reignolds his letter to that worthy councellor, Sir Francis Knolles concerning some passages…
Dr. Reignolds his letter to that worthy councillor, Sir Francis Knolls concerning some passages in Dr. Bancrofts sermon at Pauls Cross, Feb. 9. 1588. in the Parliament time. As also A question resolved by a learned doctor, whether the angels of the seven churches, Revel. 2, & 3. make for Episcopal præ-eminence Jure Divino.Dr. Reignolds his letter to that worthy councellor, Sir Francis Knolles concerning some passages in Dr. Bancrofts sermon at Pavles Crosse, Feb. 9. 1588. in the Parliament time. As also A qvestion resolved by a learned doctor, whether the angels of the seaven churches, Revel. 2, & 3. make for Episcopall præ-eminence Jure Divino.
London: printed by W.I. dwelling, 1641London: printed by W.I. dweling, 1641
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Thirdly, For further evidence unto this Truth it is observable from the very Text it self, that albeit the seven Candlesticks are said to be the seven Churches;1 yet the seven Stars are not said to be seven Angels of the seven Churches, but thus, The seven stars are the Angels of the seven Churches. Revel. 1.20.
Thirdly, For further evidence unto this Truth it is observable from the very Text it selfe, that albeit the seven Candlestickes are said to be the seven Churches;1 yet the seven Starres are not sayd to be seven Angels of the seven Churches, but thus, The seven starres are the Angels of the seven Churches. Revel. 1.20.
- 1In heaven that goes for a star which some times is found to be a compound of many stars.In heaven that goes for a starr which some times is found to be a compound of many starrs.
Fourthly, This is further confirmed by Epiphanius, who writing of the Heresy of the Milesians, saith, that in ancient times, this was peculiar to Alexandria that it had but one Bishop, whereas other cities had two. And he being Bishop of Cyprus, might well be acquainted, with the condition of the Churches of Asia, which were so nigh unto him.
Fourthly, This is further confirmed by Epiphanius, who writing of the Heresy of the Milesians, saith, that in ancient times, this was peculiar to Alexandria that it had but one Bishop, whereas other cityes had two. And he being Bishop of Cyprus, might well be acquanted, with the condition of the Churches of Asia, which were so nigh vnto him.