A85313:143
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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But I beseech you what is there in this more than Presbyters might do, who govern the Church in common? that stopping may be meant partly, if not chiefly there by Argument, convince gainsayers, v. 9. I must confess I cannot see the Logic of this Argument; though it doth prove Jurisdiction, does it prove Presbyters have not the power? I thought he would have quoted 1 Tim. 5.19. But because he doth not, I let it alone.
But I beseech you what is there in this more than Presbyters might do, who govern the Church in common? that stopping may be meant partly, if not chiefly there by Argument, convince gainsayers, v. 9. I must confess I cannot see the Logick of this Argument; though it doth prove Jurisdiction, does it prove Presbyters have not the power? I thought he would have quoted 1 Tim. 5.19. But because he doth not, I let it alone.
His next is, the Angel of Pergamus and Thiatira, blamed Rev. 2. for suffering of Jezebel, &c.
1. Answ. Does this exclude the other Presbyters? What mean those words, [Greek or Hebrew], v. 24. But to you I say. If the King writes to the Speaker, and reproves something amiss, or complains something is not done, does it lay the blame on him only, and not on the Members of the House as well?
1. Answ. Does this exclude the other Presbyters? What mean those words, 〈non-Latin alphabet〉, v. 24. But to you I say. If the King writes to the Speaker, and reproves somthing amiss, or complains somthing is not done, does it lay the blame on him only, and not on the Members of the House as well?