A85313:239
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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Minor, Ministers are supposed to be persons gifted above others, and ought to be so I am sure; [notably doth Mr. Cartwright speak to this in his Comment upon Christs words to Nicodemus, John 3.]
But for a Minister to read Prayers [Prayer being a great part of his work] is to do no more than a boy of eight years old may do; and a reading Priest hath been the scorn cast upon Ministers.
But for a Minister to read Prayers [Prayer being a great part of his work] is to do no more than a boy of eight years old may do; and a reading Priest hath been the scorne cast upon Ministers.
VII. Arg. 7 That Act which will keep away many, and discourage the best worshippers of God; [I may add, and does but nourish carnal and formal worshippers in their sin] is unlawful:
VII. Arg. 7 That Act which will keep away many, and discourage the best worshippers of God; [I may add, and does but nourish carnal and formal worshippers in their sin] is unlawfull: