A85313:62
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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1. Had the Apostles shown any of that power and authority in the mission of the Seventy, there had been some probability in this Argument, but there was not the least appearance of any such thing, the Seventy had their Mission as immediately from Christ, as had the Apostles, they contributing nothing towards it. But our Bishops tell us, our sending depends upon them, we can be no Presbyters without them, so that they will be ten times more superior than the Apostles.
1. Had the Apostles shewn any of that power and authority in the mission of the Seventy, there had been some probability in this Argument, but there was not the least appearance of any such thing, the Seventy had their Mission as immediatly from Christ, as had the Apostles, they contributing nothing towards it. But our Bishops tell us, our sending depends upon them, we can be no Presbyters without them, so that they will be ten times more superiour than the Apostles.
2. As there was no difference in their Mission, so neither in their Commission. Read both their Commissions and you find the same; Preach the Gospel, Heal the sick, Cast out Devils &c. Bishops then and Presbyters have the same Commission and Mission: Agreed.
2. As there was no difference in their Mission, so neither in their Commission. Read both their Commissions and you find the same; Preach the Gospel, Heal the sick, Cust out Devils &c. Bishops then and Presbyters have the same Commission and Mission: Agreed.
3. That Bishops are the Successors of the Apostles, Bellarmine saith but impropriè: Had the Dr. drawn his Argument into form, I think I should have found a Fallacy in the Syllogism. Limit he ⟨p. 9⟩