A85313:79
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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But the Fathers say they were Bishops; that's a proof, not sufficient to make jus divinum. The Papists and Dr. Hammond say, they were Archbishops: both alike for truth.
Do the Fathers speak properly when they say so? It was the saying of a great Bishop, that Histories are not curious in calling men by their Ti•les. Sure I am that Paul gives him another title, of which presently.
If the Fathers did so, might they not be deceived with the subscriptions of the Epistles? which this Learned Dr. meddles not with, knowing they were not Canonical.
Name I pray the most ancient Fathers, and tell us if they call these so in your sense. Sure I am that Ignatius calls Timothy a Deacon, ⟨p. 12⟩and joins Linus with him, Epist. ad Tral. p. 71.
Name I pray the most ancient Fathers, and tell us if they call these so in your sense. Sure I am that Ignatius cals Timothy a Deacon,