A85313:133
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. Why else are they called Pastors and Rulers, Heb. 13.17. and the people commanded to obey them; they must feed the flock, and [Greek or Hebrew], 1 Pet. 5.1. So 1 Thes. 5.12. They are over them in the Lord.
1. Why else are they called Pastors and Rulers, Heb. 13.17. and the people commanded to obey them; they must feed the flock, and 〈non-Latin alphabet〉, 1 Pet. 5.1. So 1 Thes. 5.12. They are over them in the Lord.
2. There was no Bishop in Corinth when Paul wrote to have the incestuous person cast out, yet they had the power of Excommunication, 1 Cor. 5.7, 12, 13. purge, judge, put away. Had they done it before, Paul would not have written so sharply.
3. Those who have the power of the Keys have the power of Jurisdiction: but Presbyters have the power of the Keys; not denied by the Papists, 1