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.

Giles Firmin 1614–1697

London: printed for Nathanael Webb, 1660

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Giles Firmin, Presbyterial ordination vindicated. In a brief and sober discourse concerning episcopacy, as claiming greater… (London, 1660). EEBO-TCP A85313.

Contents 9

Title page8
PrefaceTHE PREFACE.12
Errata3
Presbyterial Ordination VINDICATED.Presbyteriall Ordination VINDICATED.pp. 1–48299
Chapter 1Of Episcopacy, &c.pp. 1–23136
Chapter 2Of Presbyterial Ordination.pp. 23–2954
Chapter 3Concerning Imposed Forms of Prayer.pp. 29–3961
Chapter 4Of Ceremonies, and in particular of the Surplice.pp. 39–4737
Chapter 5Of Kneeling at Sacrament.pp. 47–489

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Reformers309

Puritans1,782

Westminster Assembly24

Evangelicals36

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