A85313:178
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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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.
To thee do I give the Keys, said our Lord; he did not civide the ⟨p. 25⟩Keys, give one key to one, and both to another, he gives no single key to any person, but keys, and so whatever those Keys serve for: Basil and Dr. Fulk speak fully for the Keys of jurisdiction belonging to all Pastors, then the Key of Order as well.
To thee do I give the Keyes, said our Lord; he did not civide the ⟨p. 25⟩Keyes, give one key to one, and both to another, he gives no single key to any person, but keyes, and so whatever those Keys serve for: Busil and Dr. Fulk speak fully for the Keys of jurisdiction belonging to all Pastors, then the Key of Order as well.