A85313:59
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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6. Had the Dr. mentioned the Heads of the 24 Orders of Priests appointed by David, which some say, were called [Greek or Hebrew], the Hebrews called them Roshe aboth, the chief of the Family, there had been more likelihood of an Argument, and it is likely we should have yielded as much now to the Ministers of the Gospel, if we were certain what the Head of the Order had more than the other Priests of that Order, which was not eminency of power and office sure enough.
6. Had the Dr. mentioned the Heads of the 24 Orders of Priests appointed by David, which some say, were called 〈non-Latin alphabet〉, the Hebrews called them Roshe aboth, the chief of the Family, there had been more likelihood of an Argument, and it is likely we should have yielded as much now to the Ministers of the Gospel, if we were certain what the Head of the Order had more than the other Priests of that Order, which was not eminency of power and office sure enough.
His second Argument is taken from Christ in the new Testament, Arg. 2 Who appointed Twelve Apostles, superior not only in gifts, but in amplitude of Authority and Power to the Seventy Disciples, Now Bishops are the Successors of the Apostles, and Presbyters of the Seventy.
His second Argument is taken from Christ in the new Testament, Arg. 2 Who appointed Twelve Apostles, superiour not only in gifts, but in amplitude of Authority and Power to the Seventy Disciples, Now Bishops are the Successors of the Apostles, and Presbyters of the Seventy.
This Argument I see is much insisted upon by others, Answ. let us try the strength of it. I Answer,