The reasons of the Dissenting Brethren against the third proposition, concerning presbyterial government· Humbly…

First, where the Scripture holds forth distinct sorts in any kind, there will be found either distinct and proper names and titles, or at least some adjunct or difference added to that which is common or general; In the Apostles times there were Presbyters over Presbyters, Apostles were superior to Prophets, and Prophets a distinct order from Teachers▪ Therefore in 1▪ Corinth. 12. God hath set some in the Church: First Apostles, secondarily Prophets, thirdly Teachers, after that Miracles, then gifts of Healings, &c. They have not only particular names and titles, but special notes of distinction added, [Greek or Hebrew], as in Genesis 1. where no distinction in names is given, The Sun, Moon, and Stars of Heaven, are all called Lights, yet there are terms of difference added, they are called first great Lights, and then the greater to rule the day, and the lesser to rule the night.

First, where the Scripture holds forth distinct sorts in any kinde, there will bee found either distinct and proper names and titles, or at least some adjunct or difference added to that which is common or generall; In the Apostles times there were Presbyters over Presbyters, Apostles were superior to Prophets, and Prophets a distinct order from Teachers▪ Therefore in 1▪ Corinth. 12. God hath set some in the Church: First Apostles, secondarily Prophets, thirdly Teachers, after that Miracles, then gifts of Healings, &c. They have not onely particular names and titles, but speciall notes of distinction added, , as in