A85313:244
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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VIII. Arg. 8 That Act which hinders the actings of the Spirit of God in the hearts of his people, is an unlawful Act.
VIII. Arg. 8 That Act which hinders the actings of the Spirit of God in the hearts of his people, is an unlawfull Act.
But the imposing of Forms of Prayer do hinder the actings of the Spirit in the hearts of Gods people, Ergo.
Major, What the Word hath spoken of the Spirits helping the people of God in Prayer I need not mention, the places are well known in the Old and New Testament. But this hinders.
It is commonly answered, The Spirit doth help, in working the heart and affections into a suitable gracious frame, fit for Prayer, which may be though we use a Form of Prayer.
It is commonly answered, The Spirit doth help, in working the heart and affections into a sutable gracious frame, fit for Prayer, which may be though we use a Form of Prayer.