A85313:177
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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Objection, The Key of Knowledge.
Objection, The Key of Knowledg.
Answer. I proved before the Key of Jurisdiction. I add, That Distribution of the Keys which is not grounded on the Scripture is a vain Distribution, (as we say) Distinguendum est ubi Scriptura distinguit: Sic distribuendum est, &c.
Answer. I proved before the Key of Jurisdiction. I adde, That Distribution of the Keyes which is not grounded on the Scripture is a vain Distribution, (as we say) Distinguendum est ubi Scriptura distinguit: Sic distribuendum est, &c.
But this distribution of the Keys, so as to give but the Key of Knowledge to the Presbyter, is not grounded on Scripture; Ergo, It is vain.
But this distribution of the Keyes, so as to give but the Key of Knowledge to the Presbyter, is not grounded on Scripture; Ergo, It is vain.