A85313:20
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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READER, There was some miscarriage when the Sheets were sent down to be corrected, for some came not to my hand, so that I must commit my self to thy Candour. These Faults I observed;
READER, There was some miscarriage when the Sheets were sent down to be corrected, for some came not to my hand, so that I must commit my self to thy Candor. These Faults I observed;
Page 2. line 14. for them read him: for they r. he. p. 6. l. 28, 29. for more superior, r. above. p. 22. l. 36. Caepit. p. 32. l. 37. forms. p. 38. l. 39. for none, r. we.
Page 2. line 14. for them read him: for they r. he. p. 6. l. 28, 29. for more superiour, r. above. p. 22. l. 36. Caepit. p. 32. l. 37. formes. p. 38. l. 39. for none, r. wee.
For the Ceremonies I intended but a few words, and but to name Kneeling at the Sacrament. I am told Mr Rutherford hath written strongly against it.