A85313:241
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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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:
But so does this imposing of Forms of Prayer:
But so does this impossing of Forms of Prayer:
How many are there of Gods servants who walk holily with him, whom he hath endued with the gift and spirit of Prayer, even private men, for these to come to the public Worship of God, and there to hear Prayers read over, which their Children at home can do, but they themselves can pour out their hearts to God, without reading their Petitions, will they not be discouraged? I know, and it is already proved, many will not come, as judging it unlawful, and others will be much discouraged, that do come: and why should Gods best worshippers be offended: For others, if they can but say after a Minister, in a book, will not question but they have served God as well as the best, and in this their formal worship rest.
How many are there of Gods servants who walk holily with him, whom he hath endued with the gift and spirit of Prayer, even private men, for these to come to the publick Worship of God, and there to hear Prayers read over, which their Children at home can do, but they themselves can pour out their hearts to God, without reading their Petitions, will they not be discouraged? I know, and it is already proved, many will not come, as judging it unlawfull, and others will be much discouraged, that do come: and why should Gods best worshippers be offended: For others, if they can but say after a Minister, in a book, will not question but they have served God as well as the best, and in this their formal worship rest.