A85313:126
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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Now for a Heretic, alone, ambitiously making himself a Bishop. to ordain a person not elected by a Church, is not the same with five Orthodox Presbyters, ordaining a Presbyter elected by a true Church.
Now for a Heretick, alone, ambitiously making himself a Bishop. to ordain a person not elected by a Church, is not the same with five Orthodox Presbyters, ordaining a Presbyter elected by a true Church.
The Dr. before he hath done, does allow this which is so proper to Bishops, to be common to Presbyters in some cases, then it seems, the power may be ours, and whether our case be not as weighty, I will consider anon.
The Third and last is, The power of Jurisdiction over both Laics and Presbyters: and instanceth in Excommunication.
The Third and last is, The power of Jurisdiction over both Laick• and Presbyters: and instanceth in Excommunication.