A85313:113
Presbyterial ordination vindicated. In a brief and sober discourse concerning episcopacy, as claiming greater…
Presbyterial ordination vindicated. In a brief and sober discourse concerning episcopacy, as claiming greater power, and more eminent offices by divine right, then presbytery. The arguments of the Reverend Bishop Dr Davenant in his determination for such episcopacy are modestly examined. And arguments for the validity of presbyterial ordination added. With a brief discourse concerning imposed forms of prayer, and ceremonies. Written by G.F. minister of the gospel in defence of his own ordination, being questioned, because it was performed by Presbyters.Presbyterial ordination vindicated. In a brief and sober discourse concerning episcopacy, as claiming greater power, and more eminent offices by divine right, then presbyterie. The arguments of the Reverend Bishop Dr Davenant in his determination for such episcopacy are modestly examined. And arguments for the validity of presbyterial ordination added. With a brief discourse concerning imposed forms of prayer, and ceremonies. Written by G.F. minister of the gospel in defence of his own ordination, being questioned, because it was performed by Presbyters.
London: printed for Nathanael Webb, 1660
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1. There is a difference between the arrival of Evangelists and the Bishops in question.
2. There being abundance of enemies and errors spread about, as we see, it was the very reason why Paul besought Timothy to stay at Ephesus, 1 Tim. 1.3. These men being so able and qualified above others, might very well there be lest for a time, as to oppose the heresies and errors, so to look to the Ministry, that none but sound and able men came into it: but because these being Evangelists, were far more able, does it conclude the Presbyters had not the Right to ordain with them?
2. There being abundance of enemies and errours spread about, as we see, it was the very reason why Paul besought Timothy to stay at Ephesus, 1 Tim. 1.3. These men being so able and qualified above others, might very well there be lest for a time, as to oppose the heresies and errours, so to look to the Ministry, that none but sound and able men came into it: but because these being Evangelists, were far more able, does it conclude the Presbyters had not the Right to ordain with them?
3. Remember, that Cajetan confesseth even in these Epistles, Presbyter and Bishop signify the same degree and the same office. Had not the Churches been in danger, Timothy had not need been there, so this denies not their power.
3. Remember, that Cajetan confesseth even in these Epistles, Presbyter and Bishop signifie the same degree and the same office. Had not the Churches been in danger, Timothy had not need been there, so this denies not their power.