A85313:248
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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I deny it not, but yet as the Spirit doth stir up affections, and sighs, &c. in the soul, so those Affections would express themselves in other words than I find in the Book.
I deny it not, but yet as the Spirit doth stirt up affections, and sighs, &c. in the soul, so those Affections would express themselves in other words than I finde in the Book.
I can tell, (if the Lord hath gifted me) how to express my own desires and affections in my own words; and the words oftentimes have a reflection, and help to stir up the affection more. But when I am tied to the words of other men, I am straitened, they will not serve to express what lies upon my heart; and who is it that knows what the work of the Spirit of God, and the workings of a heart are in prayer, that will not soon find these hindered by being tied up to other mens words.
I can tell, (if the Lord hath gifted me) how to expresse my own desires and affections in my own words; and the words oftentimes have a reflection, and help to stirre up the affection more. But when I am tyed to the words of other men, I am straitened, they will not serve to expresse what lies upon my heart; and who is it that knows what the work of the Spirit of God, and the workings of a heart are in prayer, that will not soon finde these hindered by being tied up to other mens words.
2. The Spirit doth not only help to the Grace of Prayer, but the Gift of prayer, and that is hindered be sure in these Forms altogether.