A85313:264
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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And once more for our Common-Prayer Book lately used, Bishop Davenant hath commended it to us upon this ground, What is there in it that is not approved of the Papists themselves! 1and he confirms the truth of it thus, That some of the Bishops of Rome have offered to approve our form of Prayers, provided that we would accept it by their authority; A notable Argument to bring Orthodox and holy Christians to hear it; though his scope is to prove, Ergo, the Papists ought to be present at our worship, and the Magistrate neglects his Office, if he doth not compel them.
And once more for our Common-Prayer Book lately used, Bishop Davenant hath commended it to us upon this ground, What is there in it that is not approved of the Papists themselves! 1and he confirms the truth of it thus, That some of the Bishops of Rome have offered to approve our forme of Prayers, provided that we would accept it by their authority; A notable Argument to bring Orthodox and holy Christians to hear it; though his scope is to prove, Ergo, the Papists ought to be present at our worship, and the Magistrate neglects his Office, if he doth not compell them.
- 1Determ. 27.
Object. But the total use of Ministers gifts is not taken away.
Object. But the totall use of Ministers gifts is not taken away.
Answ. I think it was in some places; and every where it was in Baptism, and the Lords Supper, only before Sermon, and after, men had the use of their gifts, scarce that.