A85313:267
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 all Ministers are not able.
Answ. Whose fault is that? show us such Ministers ordained by the Presbyterians, that are not in some good measure able to pray without their book, though there is difference of Gifts: There are a Generation coming in again, that I think indeed are not, all of them, and but very few. I deny not but there was wrong offered to some, who were turned out, and let them come in withal my heart: But I speak of Superstitious men, pot-companions, swearers, &c. men who have not the Gift of Prayer, and despise it in others.
Answ. Whose fault is that? shew us such Ministers ordained by the Presbyterians, that are not in some good measure able to pray without their book, though there is difference of Gifts: There are a Generation coming in again, that I think indeed are not, all of them, and but very few. I deny not but there was wrong offered to some, who were turned out, and let them come in withall my heart: But I speak of Superstititous men, pot-companions, swearers, &c. men who have not the Gift of Prayer, and despise it in others.
2. But what is this to those who are able? why must they be forced to read, as other insufficient men must, wanting Gifts.