A85313:84
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. He is often joined with Paul in the Inscription of his Epistles, as Phil. 1.1. Col. 1.1. 1. Thes. 1. & 2 Thes. 1. Philem. 1.
1. He is often joyned with Paul in the Inscription of his Epistles, as Phil. 1.1. Col. 1.1. 1. Thes. 1. & 2 Thes. 1. Philem. 1.
2. We find him journeying with Paul, and sent up and down by Paul.
3. He is bidden to do the work of an Evangelist, 2 Tim. 4.5. Now though [Greek or Hebrew] is taken largely, yet, [Greek or Hebrew], which is used but thrice in the New Testament, is never taken but for a peculiar Officer. He was one of those Paul mentions