A85313:254
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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Object. But we find Forms of Prayer in the Scripture.
Object. But we finde Forms of Prayer in the Scripture.
Answ. What will you infer from thence? Ergo, Ordinary men now may impose their Forms of Prayer upon Ministers already gifted by God? I deny your Consequence.
Answ. What will you inferr from thence? Ergo, Ordinary men now may impose their Forms of Prayer upon Ministers already gifted by God? I deny your Consequence.
1. Will you compare your Forms now composed by you, with those Forms which the Penmen of the Scriptures were directed by the Spirit to compose?
1. Will you compare your Formes now composed by you, with those Forms which the Penmen of the Scriptures were directed by the Spirit to compose?