The sacred ordinance of ordination, by imposition of the hands of the presbytery. As it was lately held forth in a sermon preached at the solemn ordination of ministers in the city of Norwich June 11. 1656. / By John Brinsley minister of the Gospel at Great Yarmouth. VVhereunto is also affixed the word of exhortation given to the persons then and there ordained, being usefull to all others of the same tribe. By Nic. Ganning, B.D. minister of the Gospel at Barnham-Broom.
THE SACRED ORDINANCE OF ORDINATION: BY Imposition of the hands of the PRESBYTERY. 1 TIM. 4.14. Neglect not the Gift that is in thee, which was given thee by Prophesy, with the laying on of the hands of the Presbytery.
THE SACRED ORDINANCE OF ORDINATION: BY Imposition of the hands of the PRESBYTERY. 1 TIM. 4.14. Neglect not the Gift that is in thee, which was given thee by Prophesy, with the laying on of the hands of the Presbytery.
as being very suitable to the present Occasion, wee have an Apostolical charge directed by Saint Paul to his Son Timothy, therein (to break in upon the words abruptly) we may take notice of two things.
as being very suitable to the present Occasion, we have an Apostolical charge directed by Saint Paul to his Son Timothy, therein (to break in upon the words abruptly) we may take notice of two things.
The Object, and the matter. The object, or thing, whereabout this charge is given, which in the general is here said to be a Gift, [ the gift that is in thee ] then more particularly described and set forth by the manner, or means of collating and conferring it, which is partly Extraordinary, partly Ordinary. Extraordinary and occasional [ which was given thee by prophesy ] Ordinary and Instrumental [ with the laying on of the hands of the Presbytery ]
The Object, and the matter. The Object, or thing, whereabout this charge is given, which in the general is Here said to be a Gift, [ the gift that is in thee ] then more particularly described and Set forth by the manner, or means of collating and conferring it, which is partly Extraordinary, partly Ordinary. Extraordinary and occasional [ which was given thee by prophesy ] Ordinary and Instrumental [ with the laying on of the hands of the Presbytery ]
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The Matter, what it is that he here giveth him in charge concerning this gift, viz. that hee should not neglect it [ neglect not the Gift which is in thee, which was given thee by Prophesy, with the laying on of the hands of the Presbytery. ]
The Matter, what it is that he Here gives him in charge Concerning this gift, viz. that he should not neglect it [ neglect not the Gift which is in thee, which was given thee by Prophesy, with the laying on of the hands of the Presbytery. ]
In the Schools commonly known and differenced by those obvious tearms, of gratiae gratum facientes, & gratiae gratis datae (which tearms though being exactly scanned, they are not so proper,
In the Schools commonly known and differenced by those obvious terms, of Gratiae gratum Facientes, & Gratiae gratis Datae (which terms though being exactly scanned, they Are not so proper,
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and being warily understood, they may be safely and profitably retained) graces rendring acceptable, and graces rendring serviceable. The former, the graces of sanctification, wherewith a man being indued (being first justified by the blood of Christ ) commeth to do that which is acceptable to God, the latter, graces of edification, wherby a man is inabled to do service unto others.
and being warily understood, they may be safely and profitably retained) graces rendering acceptable, and graces rendering serviceable. The former, the graces of sanctification, wherewith a man being endued (being First justified by the blood of christ) comes to do that which is acceptable to God, the latter, graces of edification, whereby a man is enabled to do service unto Others.
and that sometimes by Imposition of hands. (as I shall shew you anon) And so Grotius (as some others before him, taken notice of by Aquinas ) here looketh upon this gift.
and that sometime by Imposition of hands. (as I shall show you anon) And so Grotius (as Some Others before him, taken notice of by Aquinas) Here looks upon this gift.
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And if hee were, yet this cannot so properly bee said to have been conferred upon him, by the laying on of the hands of the Presbytery, which being but ordinary hands, were not so fit for the conveying of extraordinary grace.
And if he were, yet this cannot so properly be said to have been conferred upon him, by the laying on of the hands of the Presbytery, which being but ordinary hands, were not so fit for the conveying of extraordinary grace.
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Some expounding it of a ministerial gift, whereby he was fitted for the work of the ministery, to teach, and exhort, and rebuke, &c. This (say they) was the gift which was in him, NONLATINALPHABET.
some expounding it of a ministerial gift, whereby he was fitted for the work of the Ministry, to teach, and exhort, and rebuke, etc. This (say they) was the gift which was in him,.
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And therefore, that I may be sure not to misse the sense, I shall do what I suppose I safely and fitly may (and what Aretius, and some others have done before mee) put them both together, hereby understanding (to use his tearms) both Munus and Habilitas, the Ministerial office and ability: Both these wee finde sometimes set forth by this word, called gifts; So the word is used, Rom. 12.6. Having then gifts ] what gifts? why? whether prophesy, let us prophesy, or ministery, let us wait on our ministring ] (so it there followeth) by the one (as some conceive) denoting the gift of teaching by the other the office, both NONLATINALPHABET, gifts. So again, Ephes. 4.8.
And Therefore, that I may be sure not to miss the sense, I shall do what I suppose I safely and fitly may (and what Aretius, and Some Others have done before me) put them both together, hereby understanding (to use his terms) both Munus and Habilitas, the Ministerial office and ability: Both these we find sometime Set forth by this word, called Gifts; So the word is used, Rom. 12.6. Having then Gifts ] what Gifts? why? whither prophesy, let us prophesy, or Ministry, let us wait on our ministering ] (so it there follows) by the one (as Some conceive) denoting the gift of teaching by the other the office, both, Gifts. So again, Ephesians 4.8.
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And such is the ministerial office, being accompanied with suitable qualifications; It is a gift freely given, NONLATINALPHABET, freely given to the Church,
And such is the ministerial office, being accompanied with suitable qualifications; It is a gift freely given,, freely given to the Church,
Come wee in the next place to take notice of the way and means whereby this gift was conferred upon (or rather conveyed to) Timothy. Where wee shall first begin with that which was occasionall [ which was given thee by prophesy. ]
Come we in the next place to take notice of the Way and means whereby this gift was conferred upon (or rather conveyed to) Timothy. Where we shall First begin with that which was occasional [ which was given thee by prophesy. ]
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Answ. To this I finde divers Answers returned, divers senses being put upon the word Prophesy. Some whereof (I confess) are scarce worth the taking notice of.
Answer To this I find diverse Answers returned, diverse Senses being put upon the word Prophesy. some whereof (I confess) Are scarce worth the taking notice of.
As that of Lapide (for which yet hee alledgeth some of the learned, with whom himself chooseth to concurre, who hereby understandeth, the mystical words used in Ordination, which he interpreteth to be the form in this Sacrament of order (as hee calleth it) as Imposition of hands is the matter. And no better is that of Ʋatablus (taken notice of,
As that of Lapide (for which yet he allegeth Some of the learned, with whom himself chooses to concur, who hereby understands, the mystical words used in Ordination, which he interpreteth to be the from in this Sacrament of order (as he calls it) as Imposition of hands is the matter. And no better is that of Ʋatablus (taken notice of,
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and censured by him) who here turns the particle, NONLATINALPHABET into NONLATINALPHABET, per into ad, The Gift which thou hast received by Prophesy, that is, (saith hee) ad Prophetiam, to the end that thou maiest prophesy, teach, and instruct the people. Leaving these, more genuinely; Consult wee the word.
and censured by him) who Here turns the particle, into, per into and, The Gift which thou hast received by Prophesy, that is, (Says he) ad Prophetiam, to the end that thou Mayest prophesy, teach, and instruct the people. Leaving these, more genuinely; Consult we the word.
Ordinary and Extraordinary. Ordinary, humane and conjectural, extraordinary, divine and infallible. Now of which of these shall wee understand the word in the Text? why, take it which way wee will, wee cannot take it amisse.
Ordinary and Extraordinary. Ordinary, humane and conjectural, extraordinary, divine and infallible. Now of which of these shall we understand the word in the Text? why, take it which weigh we will, we cannot take it amiss.
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1 There was an ordinary Prophesy, and prediction concerning him, which was humane and conjectural. His younger years had put forth many early buds and blossomes; such as gave all that knew him comfortable hopes of a plentiful aftercrop. They saw him to bee so qualified both with gifes and graces; Graces of sanctification, and Gifts of edification, that they voted him fit for the ministerial office, looking upon him as a very hopefull instrument, likely to do much service in the Church of God.
1 There was an ordinary Prophesy, and prediction Concerning him, which was humane and conjectural. His younger Years had put forth many early buds and blossoms; such as gave all that knew him comfortable hope's of a plentiful aftercrop. They saw him to be so qualified both with gifes and graces; Graces of sanctification, and Gifts of edification, that they voted him fit for the ministerial office, looking upon him as a very hopeful Instrument, likely to do much service in the Church of God.
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This charge I commit unto thee, son Timothy, according to the Prophesies which went before of thee ] meaning divine revelations inspiring some of the Prophets of those times, directing them to point out some choice and singular persons for the work of the ministery.
This charge I commit unto thee, son Timothy, according to the prophecies which went before of thee ] meaning divine revelations inspiring Some of the prophets of those times, directing them to point out Some choice and singular Persons for the work of the Ministry.
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or more there present) Separate me Barnabas and Saul to the work of the Ministery ] And in such a way was Timothy here called forth to the undertaking of this his ministerial office;
or more there present) Separate me Barnabas and Saul to the work of the Ministry ] And in such a Way was Timothy Here called forth to the undertaking of this his ministerial office;
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which hee doth the rather (as Beza and Estius note upon it) as for Timothies commendation, so for his own vindication, that none might censure him for what he had done, judging that he had done rashly,
which he does the rather (as Beza and Estius note upon it) as for Timothies commendation, so for his own vindication, that none might censure him for what he had done, judging that he had done rashly,
Applic. Wherein let Paul be propounded as a Pattern to all those who shal at any time have any hand in this great and weighty businesse of Ordination. Let them learn from him to bee cautious and wary on whom they lay on hands.
Application Wherein let Paul be propounded as a Pattern to all those who shall At any time have any hand in this great and weighty business of Ordination. Let them Learn from him to be cautious and wary on whom they lay on hands.
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This is one of the characters that the Apostle giveth of a Bishop, a Gospel Minister, 1 Tim. 3.7. Hee must bee one that hath NONLATINALPHABET, a good Testimonial, a good report;
This is one of the characters that the Apostle gives of a Bishop, a Gospel Minister, 1 Tim. 3.7. He must be one that hath, a good Testimonial, a good report;
yea NONLATINALPHABET, of those that are without, without the Church, no members of it, much more of them that are within, such must the conversation of a meet Candidate bee, not onely unblameable, but laudable. And withall hee ought to be such a one as upon whom a humane and conjectural prophesy hath passed, one whom others look upon for his parts and gifts, as a hopeful instrument of doing service in the Church of God.
yea, of those that Are without, without the Church, no members of it, much more of them that Are within, such must the Conversation of a meet Candidate be, not only unblameable, but laudable. And withal he ought to be such a one as upon whom a humane and conjectural prophesy hath passed, one whom Others look upon for his parts and Gifts, as a hopeful Instrument of doing service in the Church of God.
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that they be such persons as in whom, in the judgement of a well regulated charity, they themselves may see somewhat of God, of his grace and spirit sanctifying of them,
that they be such Persons as in whom, in the judgement of a well regulated charity, they themselves may see somewhat of God, of his grace and Spirit sanctifying of them,
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And now, these two concurring, they may comfortably go on in ordaining and setting apart such a one thereunto, which how it is to bee done, the next clause will inform you.
And now, these two concurring, they may comfortably go on in ordaining and setting apart such a one thereunto, which how it is to be done, the next clause will inform you.
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True indeed (as the learned Cameron notes upon it) were it NONLATINALPHABET, it might be so construed, Presbyteratus, the office, or dignity of a Presbyter, but not so NONLATINALPHABET.
True indeed (as the learned Cameron notes upon it) were it, it might be so construed, Presbyteratus, the office, or dignity of a Presbyter, but not so.
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For should we so read it, [ with the laying on of the hands of the office (or dignity ) of a Presbyter ] I must professe (with the same Authour) I should not know what sense to make of it. And therefore letting that passe;
For should we so read it, [ with the laying on of the hands of the office (or dignity) of a Presbyter ] I must profess (with the same Author) I should not know what sense to make of it. And Therefore letting that pass;
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That wee may soon see, there being but two other Texts where it is to bee found. The one Luke 22.66. where wee read of the Elders of the people; NONLATINALPHABET. The other Act. 22.5. where wee meet with the estate of the Elders, NONLATINALPHABET;
That we may soon see, there being but two other Texts where it is to be found. The one Lycia 22.66. where we read of the Elders of the people;. The other Act. 22.5. where we meet with the estate of the Elders,;
In both places thereby meaning the great Councel of the Sanhedrim, a Colledge or company of officers, to whom the Government of the Church was committed.
In both places thereby meaning the great Council of the Sanhedrim, a College or company of Officers, to whom the Government of the Church was committed.
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Here is the Original, both of the name and thing, from whence it was derived (as most other things concerning Ecclesiastical Government were) unto the Christian Church; which in like manner had its Presbyteries, Societies,
Here is the Original, both of the name and thing, from whence it was derived (as most other things Concerning Ecclesiastical Government were) unto the Christian Church; which in like manner had its Presbyteries, Societies,
as denoting Caetum, seu Collegium Presbyterorum, a Company of Presbyters. Herein the generality of Expositors, both Ancient and Modern, both Protestant and Romish, do fully accord;
as denoting Caetum, seu Collegium Presbyterorum, a Company of Presbyters. Herein the generality of Expositors, both Ancient and Modern, both Protestant and Romish, do Fully accord;
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Answ. To this shall wee give the Doctors of the Church of Rome, leave to return the Answer, most of them will roundly tell us, that they were Bishops, Bishops as distinct from Presbyters; wherein they plead the consent of some of the Ancients.
Answer To this shall we give the Doctors of the Church of Rome, leave to return the Answer, most of them will roundly tell us, that they were Bishops, Bishops as distinct from Presbyters; wherein they plead the consent of Some of the Ancients.
Such was the office (say they) to which Timothy was ordained, not of a Presbyter, but of a Bishop. Now it was never the custome for Presbyters to ordain Bishops. No, The lesse is blessed of the better, (the greater ) faith the Apostle speaking of the Priestly office) Heb. 7.7. Not the greater of the lesse.
Such was the office (say they) to which Timothy was ordained, not of a Presbyter, but of a Bishop. Now it was never the custom for Presbyters to ordain Bishops. No, The less is blessed of the better, (the greater) faith the Apostle speaking of the Priestly office) Hebrew 7.7. Not the greater of the less.
Presbyters are ordained by Bishops, not Bishops by Presbyters, And herein we finde them seconded by some of our own of late times, who contend that the office to which Timothy was ordained, was the office of a Bishop, an Arch-Bishop, a Metropolitane. And consequently the Presbytery here spoken of, must bee a company of Bishops (at least) not of ordinary Presbyters.
Presbyters Are ordained by Bishops, not Bishops by Presbyters, And herein we find them seconded by Some of our own of late times, who contend that the office to which Timothy was ordained, was the office of a Bishop, an Arch-Bishop, a Metropolitan. And consequently the Presbytery Here spoken of, must be a company of Bishops (At least) not of ordinary Presbyters.
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In pursuit whereof, some there are who spare not to affirm, that in Pauls time there was no such order in the Church. No Presbyters properly so called.
In pursuit whereof, Some there Are who spare not to affirm, that in Paul's time there was no such order in the Church. No Presbyters properly so called.
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as Peter and John; who write themselves Presbyters; 1 Pet. 5.1. 2 Epist. Joh. 1. and 3. Epist. 1. But strictly and properly there was then none of this order.
as Peter and John; who write themselves Presbyters; 1 Pet. 5.1. 2 Epistle John 1. and 3. Epistle 1. But strictly and properly there was then none of this order.
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But as for this opinion, as it is but novel, newly hatched, and singular, so I suppose it is not like to be long lived, it being such as the best friends to Episcopacy, (which the moderate party are) (I presume) will not bee willing to own.
But as for this opinion, as it is but novel, newly hatched, and singular, so I suppose it is not like to be long lived, it being such as the best Friends to Episcopacy, (which the moderate party Are) (I presume) will not be willing to own.
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who look upon the office of a Presbyter, as in Order and Time precedent to that of a Bishop. Yea so necessarily preceding it, that who ever shall be ordained a Bishop, per saltum, not having first a Presbyter, they pronounce his Ordination invalid, a meer nullity.
who look upon the office of a Presbyter, as in Order and Time precedent to that of a Bishop. Yea so necessarily preceding it, that who ever shall be ordained a Bishop, per saltum, not having First a Presbyter, they pronounce his Ordination invalid, a mere nullity.
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So it is agreed both by Protestants & Papists. Yea by the moderate on both these parts it is also yeilded, that Presbyiery is the highest order of ordinary Gospel ministery.
So it is agreed both by Protestants & Papists. Yea by the moderate on both these parts it is also yielded, that Presbyiery is the highest order of ordinary Gospel Ministry.
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Episcopacy not being a different Order from it, but onely a different degree in the same Order a dignity conferred upon some one of the Presbyters, and that for orders sake, to prevent division and confusion.
Episcopacy not being a different Order from it, but only a different degree in the same Order a dignity conferred upon Some one of the Presbyters, and that for order sake, to prevent division and confusion.
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M. Beza is for the former, nominating the place where Timothy was elected; and (as hee, supposeth) ordained, viz. at Lystra; and that hee conceives by the Presbyters, the Ministers of that Church;
M. Beza is for the former, nominating the place where Timothy was elected; and (as he, Supposeth) ordained, viz. At Lystra; and that he conceives by the Presbyters, the Ministers of that Church;
A company of Presbyters, there were which made up this Presbytery. And from (or rather through ) their hands did Timothy receive this Gift. Sorunnes the Text, The Gift which was given thee by Prophesy, with the laying on of the Hands of the Presbytery.
A company of Presbyters, there were which made up this Presbytery. And from (or rather through) their hands did Timothy receive this Gift. Sorunnes the Text, The Gift which was given thee by Prophesy, with the laying on of the Hands of the Presbytery.
Thus the story tells us, Gen. 48.14. how the Patriarch Jacob laid his hands upon the heads of Ephraim and Manasse, which hee did for the blessing of them, as the 20 verse explains the mystery of it. 2 In Oblation, in offering sacrifices to God.
Thus the story tells us, Gen. 48.14. how the Patriarch Jacob laid his hands upon the Heads of Ephraim and Manasseh, which he did for the blessing of them, as the 20 verse explains the mystery of it. 2 In Oblation, in offering Sacrifices to God.
So you finde it, Exod. 29. where Aaron and his Sonnes are ordered to lay their hands upon the head of the Bullock, which was to bee sacrificed, vers. 10. and so in like manner upon the two Rams vers. 15.19. thereby dedicating and consecrating of them unto God. 3 In Attestation, in giving evidence against a Capital offender, of this you read Lev. 24.14.
So you find it, Exod 29. where Aaron and his Sons Are ordered to lay their hands upon the head of the Bullock, which was to be sacrificed, vers. 10. and so in like manner upon the two Rams vers. 15.19. thereby dedicating and consecrating of them unto God. 3 In Attestation, in giving evidence against a Capital offender, of this you read Lev. 24.14.
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for the confirmation of their Testimony. 4. In Resignation. Thus wee finde the Children of Israel (some chief among them in the name of the rest) laying their hands upon the Levites (which they did) not to ordain them to their office, no, that was done by Aaron, by whom they were offered up unto the Lord, (as the next verse hath it) but that thereby they might declare and testify both their Resignation and Approbation of them,
for the confirmation of their Testimony. 4. In Resignation. Thus we find the Children of Israel (Some chief among them in the name of the rest) laying their hands upon the Levites (which they did) not to ordain them to their office, no, that was done by Aaron, by whom they were offered up unto the Lord, (as the next verse hath it) but that thereby they might declare and testify both their Resignation and Approbation of them,
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Thus Moses designing Joshua to bee his successour; hee doth it with this Ceremony, by laying on his hands upon him, Numb. 27.18. Of such use was this Rite under the old Testament, from whence it was transferred unto the New, where we shall also finde it used in an equal number of Cases.
Thus Moses designing joshua to be his successor; he does it with this Ceremony, by laying on his hands upon him, Numb. 27.18. Of such use was this Rite under the old Testament, from whence it was transferred unto the New, where we shall also find it used in an equal number of Cases.
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They shall lay their hands on the sick, and they shall recover, Mark. 16.18. An experiment whereof Ananias made upon Saul, who recovered his sight by his laying on his hands upon him, Act. 9.17.
They shall lay their hands on the sick, and they shall recover, Mark. 16.18. an experiment whereof Ananias made upon Saul, who recovered his sighed by his laying on his hands upon him, Act. 9.17.
Thus did Saul also receive the Holy Ghost (as it there followeth) And the like did many others, by laying on of the hands of the Apostles, as you finde it in the Chapter foregoing, Act. 8. vers. 17.18.
Thus did Saul also receive the Holy Ghost (as it there follows) And the like did many Others, by laying on of the hands of the Apostles, as you find it in the Chapter foregoing, Act. 8. vers. 17.18.
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as being very useful to the Church, and that as at all times, so especially in these times whereinto wee are fallen, whereof I have elsewhere given a publick account to the world) of which, (after many of the Ancients) Mr. Calvin and Beza, with diverse others of our modern divines, eminent both for learning and pietie, do understand the Apostle to speak, Heb. 6.2. where among his six Principles of Christian Religion, he reckons this for one, the laying on of hands;
as being very useful to the Church, and that as At all times, so especially in these times whereinto we Are fallen, whereof I have elsewhere given a public account to the world) of which, (After many of the Ancients) Mr. calvin and Beza, with diverse Others of our modern Divines, eminent both for learning and piety, do understand the Apostle to speak, Hebrew 6.2. where among his six Principles of Christian Religion, he reckons this for one, the laying on of hands;
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which being joyned unto Baptism, and coupled with it, it seemeth to import some reference and relation, that the one should have to the other (as Calvin also observes upon it) and so cannot so fitly bee understood of any other thing as of Confirmation, wherein the Children of Beleevers having been baptized in their Infancy,
which being joined unto Baptism, and coupled with it, it seems to import Some Referente and Relation, that the one should have to the other (as calvin also observes upon it) and so cannot so fitly be understood of any other thing as of Confirmation, wherein the Children of Believers having been baptised in their Infancy,
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after that they had been competently instructed in the doctrin of that faith, whereinto they had been baptized, were confirmed by the Imposition of hands, and so received for compleat members of the Church.
After that they had been competently instructed in the Doctrine of that faith, whereinto they had been baptised, were confirmed by the Imposition of hands, and so received for complete members of the Church.
and that Grace, yea Gratia gratum faciens, is conferred by it, and that ex opere operato, so as the person is hereby rendred the more acceptable unto God.
and that Grace, yea Gratia gratum Faciens, is conferred by it, and that ex Opere operato, so as the person is hereby rendered the more acceptable unto God.
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Both the Ministerial Office and Grace. Both here said to bee conveyed unto Timothy, by this means, by laying on of the hands of the Presbytery. Object.
Both the Ministerial Office and Grace. Both Here said to be conveyed unto Timothy, by this means, by laying on of the hands of the Presbytery. Object.
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Not so (say some) this is more than the Text will avouch, which saith only, that this Gift was given him [ with ] the laying on of their hands, not [ by ] it. So they distinguish between these two particles, NONLATINALPHABET and NONLATINALPHABET, by and with.
Not so (say Some) this is more than the Text will avouch, which Says only, that this Gift was given him [ with ] the laying on of their hands, not [ by ] it. So they distinguish between these two particles, and, by and with.
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The former of which is here applyed to Prophesie, NONLATINALPHABET, by Prophesie, the latter to the laying on of the hands of the Presbytery: NONLATINALPHABET, with laying on, &c.
The former of which is Here applied to Prophesy,, by Prophesy, the latter to the laying on of the hands of the Presbytery:, with laying on, etc.
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Answ. But this is but a nice and overcurious criticisme, thus to distinguish betwixt these two particles, which are not seldome indifferently used, the one put for the other (as it is observed by Beza and others) Letting go other Texts, consult wee,
Answer But this is but a Nicaenae and overcurious criticism, thus to distinguish betwixt these two particles, which Are not seldom indifferently used, the one put for the other (as it is observed by Beza and Others) Letting go other Texts, consult we,
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but that one which is parallel to this, 2 Tim. 1.6. there wee shall find this NONLATINALPHABET, turned into NONLATINALPHABET, stir up the Gift of God which is in thee, by the putting on of my hands, NONLATINALPHABET.
but that one which is parallel to this, 2 Tim. 1.6. there we shall find this, turned into, stir up the Gift of God which is in thee, by the putting on of my hands,.
Repl. True (say they) Paul might say this of his hands, which had yet vertue in them to confer extraordinary gifts. But so have not the hands of the Presbytery, whether extraordinary, or ordinary.
Repl True (say they) Paul might say this of his hands, which had yet virtue in them to confer extraordinary Gifts. But so have not the hands of the Presbytery, whither extraordinary, or ordinary.
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wee do not say, conferred as attributing any proper Efficiencie to these hands, but only conveyed. Such is this Ceremonie of imposition of hands in Ordination;
we do not say, conferred as attributing any proper Efficiency to these hands, but only conveyed. Such is this Ceremony of imposition of hands in Ordination;
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1. The Office. Hereby the person ordeined is impowered for the exercise of his Ministerial function, in dispensing of Word, Sacraments, Censures, all in an authoritative way.
1. The Office. Hereby the person ordained is Empowered for the exercise of his Ministerial function, in dispensing of Word, Sacraments, Censures, all in an authoritative Way.
So much our learned Cartwright sticks not to grant to his Adversaries of Rhemes, writing upon this Text. That Grace is given (saith hee) by, and with the Ordination of Ministers,
So much our learned Cartwright sticks not to grant to his Adversaries of Rheims, writing upon this Text. That Grace is given (Says he) by, and with the Ordination of Ministers,
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It is a frantick device (saith hee) to imagin, that by the very work of imposition of hands, grace is given, which is only the instrumental mean, whereby it is given.
It is a frantic device (Says he) to imagine, that by the very work of imposition of hands, grace is given, which is only the instrumental mean, whereby it is given.
not by any Efficiency in themselves, but only as Instruments, whereby the Spirit of God conferreth that Grace which is represented aed signified by them.
not by any Efficiency in themselves, but only as Instruments, whereby the Spirit of God conferreth that Grace which is represented aed signified by them.
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nor yet ready to gratifie his Adversaries of Rome, by complying with them in any thing that may bee in the least prejudicial to the Truth) declares himself, once and again, not to bee unwilling to indulge this Ceremony thus used, the name of a Sacrament. Non invitus patior vocaris Sacramentum.
nor yet ready to gratify his Adversaries of Room, by complying with them in any thing that may be in the least prejudicial to the Truth) declares himself, once and again, not to be unwilling to indulge this Ceremony thus used, the name of a Sacrament. Non Unwillingly patior vocaris Sacramentum.
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it being by divine Ordination instrumental, as a morralsign in conveying Ministeriall Grace, as the signs in the Sacraments are in conveying the Grace of the Covenant. So he.
it being by divine Ordination instrumental, as a morralsign in conveying Ministerial Grace, as the Signs in the Sacraments Are in conveying the Grace of the Covenant. So he.
but an operative sign, which being (as it ever must bee) accompanied with prayer, now the Holy Ghost is hereby impetrated and obtained for the person or deined,
but an operative Signen, which being (as it ever must be) accompanied with prayer, now the Holy Ghost is hereby impetrated and obtained for the person or deined,
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And to him consents Aretius, who also writing upon the Text, and taking notice how God was wont heretofore in the Primitive times to own this Ordinance of his, by giving some evidence that the person so set apart was well pleasing to him, hee adds, Et indubiè, And without doubt (saith hee) If the s••e rite were in a due manner still abserved in the Blection of Ministers, it would bee found to bee no less effectual than heretofore;
And to him consents Aretius, who also writing upon the Text, and taking notice how God was wont heretofore in the Primitive times to own this Ordinance of his, by giving Some evidence that the person so Set apart was well pleasing to him, he adds, Et indubiè, And without doubt (Says he) If the s••e rite were in a due manner still abserved in the Blection of Ministers, it would be found to be no less effectual than heretofore;
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however the Holy Ghost may not shew himself in such external operations, as then. Here is another use of this Rite, this Ceremony, and that a Principal one.
however the Holy Ghost may not show himself in such external operations, as then. Here is Another use of this Rite, this Ceremony, and that a Principal one.
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but seriously with their Heads and Hearts to intend that Ministration committed to them, lest otherwise the hand of the Lord go out against them, and fall heavy upon them.
but seriously with their Heads and Hearts to intend that Ministration committed to them, lest otherwise the hand of the Lord go out against them, and fallen heavy upon them.
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Thus is the hand of the Lord said to have been upon his servant Ezra, Ezra 7.6.9. According to the good hand of his God upon him, God was pleased to exercise a gracious providence towards and upon him, in protecting, directing and prospering him in his undertakings.
Thus is the hand of the Lord said to have been upon his servant Ezra, Ezra 7.6.9. According to the good hand of his God upon him, God was pleased to exercise a gracious providence towards and upon him, in protecting, directing and prospering him in his undertakings.
Of such excellent use then is this Ceremony. And hence is it, that it is here as (elsewhere) put for the whole work of Ordination. Not but that therein there are other actions of special import, such are the word and prayer. The two ordinary means whereby every Creature of God is sanctified, as our Apostle tells us in the fifth verse of this Chapter.
Of such excellent use then is this Ceremony. And hence is it, that it is Here as (elsewhere) put for the Whole work of Ordination. Not but that therein there Are other actions of special import, such Are the word and prayer. The two ordinary means whereby every Creature of God is sanctified, as our Apostle tells us in the fifth verse of this Chapter.
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1. So I call it (let that bee the first of them) and that not without good warrant from my Text, the Ordinance of Ordination. And that not a humane, but a divine Ordinance,
1. So I call it (let that be the First of them) and that not without good warrant from my Text, the Ordinance of Ordination. And that not a humane, but a divine Ordinance,
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Now they let upon the work, and that not as Probationers, for tryal sake, in order to Ordination (which being done with the Allowance of those who have power to lay on hands,
Now they let upon the work, and that not as Probationers, for trial sake, in order to Ordination (which being done with the Allowance of those who have power to lay on hands,
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and that for some competent time, untill Ordination can bee obtained, I have nothing to say against it) but in a fixed way, as their setled imployment.
and that for Some competent time, until Ordination can be obtained, I have nothing to say against it) but in a fixed Way, as their settled employment.
Teach they may, but preach they cannot. How shall they preach except they bee sent? Rom. 10.15. Preach as Embassadors, Officers, in an authoritative way;
Teach they may, but preach they cannot. How shall they preach except they be sent? Rom. 10.15. Preach as ambassadors, Officers, in an authoritative Way;
this they cannot do without an authoritative mission ) but also to administer the Sacraments, and that not only Baptisme, (which upon what account I know not) hath heretofore been looked upon as of an inferiour nature,
this they cannot do without an authoritative mission) but also to administer the Sacraments, and that not only Baptism, (which upon what account I know not) hath heretofore been looked upon as of an inferior nature,
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For this besides the constant, and almost universal practice of the Church, in all times, in all places (which ought to bear more than a little sway with those that live in the bosome,
For this beside the constant, and almost universal practice of the Church, in all times, in all places (which ought to bear more than a little sway with those that live in the bosom,
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For practice, how is it that Paul, and Barnabas, though persons extraordinarily qualified and dignified, were thus set a part, by laying on of hands? Act. 13.3.
For practice, how is it that Paul, and Barnabas, though Persons extraordinarily qualified and dignified, were thus Set a part, by laying on of hands? Act. 13.3.
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And whence is it that the whole action (as I have shewn you) was denominated from this Ceremony, commonly known by this name of imposition of hands? a plain evidence that this was alwayes a part of it, never omitted. Object.
And whence is it that the Whole actium (as I have shown you) was denominated from this Ceremony, commonly known by this name of imposition of hands? a plain evidence that this was always a part of it, never omitted. Object.
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2. But secondly, if wee have not an express precept for it, yet an implicite one wee have, which is tantamount: what else meaneth that of Paul to Timothy, where hee chargeth him not to lay on hands suddenly, on any man; 1 Tim. 50.22.
2. But secondly, if we have not an express precept for it, yet an implicit one we have, which is tantamount: what Else means that of Paul to Timothy, where he charges him not to lay on hands suddenly, on any man; 1 Tim. 50.22.
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surely that Caution implyeth an injunction; whilest he prohibits the manner, hee requireth the thing; whilest hee forbids him to lay on hands suddenly, hee intimates it as his duty to do it regularly.
surely that Caution Implies an injunction; whilst he prohibits the manner, he requires the thing; whilst he forbids him to lay on hands suddenly, he intimates it as his duty to do it regularly.
Even as it is with •utream unction, the annointing of the sick, it was then practised with an Apostolical warrant, Jam. 5.14. but having since lost that efficacy which then it had, it hath from those times been laid aside.
Even as it is with •utream unction, the anointing of the sick, it was then practised with an Apostolical warrant, Jam. 5.14. but having since lost that efficacy which then it had, it hath from those times been laid aside.
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A. But so hath not Imposition of hands in Ordination, which that ever it was miraculous wee read not, however, not the laying on of the hands of the Presbytery. The same use which then it had, it still retaineth,
A. But so hath not Imposition of hands in Ordination, which that ever it was miraculous we read not, however, not the laying on of the hands of the Presbytery. The same use which then it had, it still retaineth,
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Not the Peoples. They indeed may with some colour lay claim to a NONLATINALPHABET, but not so to a NONLATINALPHABET, to a lifting up of their hands (as the manner anciently was,) in the electing or approving of their Ministers,
Not the Peoples. They indeed may with Some colour lay claim to a, but not so to a, to a lifting up of their hands (as the manner anciently was,) in the electing or approving of their Ministers,
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Surely as this findes no warrant from scripture, so neither is it consonant to Religion, or right reason, that they who are not invested with any such power themselves, should derive it unto others,
Surely as this finds no warrant from scripture, so neither is it consonant to Religion, or right reason, that they who Are not invested with any such power themselves, should derive it unto Others,
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And if so, what needed Paul to have left Titus in Crete to ordain Elders in every City, (which he did, Tit. 1.5.) if the people might have done it? Surely this must be the Presbyters work.
And if so, what needed Paul to have left Titus in Crete to ordain Elders in every city, (which he did, Tit. 1.5.) if the people might have done it? Surely this must be the Presbyters work.
Scripture speaking of this Imposition, it still speaketh of hands in the plural number, not singular, NONLATINALPHABET (saith the Text) The laying on of hands.
Scripture speaking of this Imposition, it still speaks of hands in the plural number, not singular, (Says the Text) The laying on of hands.
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was not Timothy ordained by Pauls hands, and his alone? The Text is expresse, 2 Tim. 1.6. where giving him the like charge concerning this gift, hee minds him that hee hath received it by the putting on of his hands.
was not Timothy ordained by Paul's hands, and his alone? The Text is express, 2 Tim. 1.6. where giving him the like charge Concerning this gift, he minds him that he hath received it by the putting on of his hands.
It should seem (saith he) that by the Imposition of Saint Pauls hands, Timothy received the miraculous gifts, and by the Imposition of the Colledge of Elders hands, hee was installed in the Ministery.
It should seem (Says he) that by the Imposition of Saint Paul's hands, Timothy received the miraculous Gifts, and by the Imposition of the College of Elders hands, he was installed in the Ministry.
But in as much as wee do not finde either from Scripture, or any sure record of Antiquity, that Timothy had any such miraculous gifts, therefore wee wave that conjecture. 2 More probably and genuinely;
But in as much as we do not find either from Scripture, or any sure record of Antiquity, that Timothy had any such miraculous Gifts, Therefore we wave that conjecture. 2 More probably and genuinely;
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it is conceived by others, (and that by the generality of Expositors) that Paul and the Presbytery did joyn in the same Ordination, in ordaining Timothy to his Ministerial office, they laid on hands together. Onely hee as a NONLATINALPHABET, the leader, and fore-man in that service (which well hee might bee, being an extraordinary person) they joyning with him as ordinary officers.
it is conceived by Others, (and that by the generality of Expositors) that Paul and the Presbytery did join in the same Ordination, in ordaining Timothy to his Ministerial office, they laid on hands together. Only he as a, the leader, and foreman in that service (which well he might be, being an extraordinary person) they joining with him as ordinary Officers.
a Primus Presbyter, one first; (to whom after ages, appropriated the name of a Bishop, which in the Apostles time was alike common to all Presbyters ) who for orders sake lead the way, having the first hand in services of this nature.
a Primus Presbyter, one First; (to whom After ages, appropriated the name of a Bishop, which in the Apostles time was alike Common to all Presbyters) who for order sake led the Way, having the First hand in services of this nature.
Where there is not the same order observed, is the ordination valid? May the Presbytery without such a NONLATINALPHABET, without a Bishop lay on hands?
Where there is not the same order observed, is the ordination valid? May the Presbytery without such a, without a Bishop lay on hands?
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Answ. In Answer to this, I shall not much regard, either what they of the Church of Rome, or any over-heated spirits among our selves have determined, who in the want of this order, make a nullity of the Ordinance, pronounce the ordination invalid and void;
Answer In Answer to this, I shall not much regard, either what they of the Church of Rome, or any overheated spirits among our selves have determined, who in the want of this order, make a nullity of the Ordinance, pronounce the ordination invalid and void;
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and even unchristianly, degrade, though not all, yet the greatest, and most considerable part of the Ministers of Christ, in the reformed Churches throughout the world, making them no Ministers, and so unchurching their Churches. Leaving them.
and even unchristianly, degrade, though not all, yet the greatest, and most considerable part of the Ministers of christ, in the reformed Churches throughout the world, making them no Ministers, and so unchurching their Churches. Leaving them.
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or not willing to ordain any but of their own faction, themselves being not Orthodox, or else (which is all one) not permitted to exercise that part, of their supposed Jurisdiction,
or not willing to ordain any but of their own faction, themselves being not Orthodox, or Else (which is all one) not permitted to exercise that part, of their supposed Jurisdiction,
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So our eminently learned and judicious Davenant, lately a star of the first magnitude in this our Horizon, (being himself also soon after a Bishop ) hath plainly determined it.
So our eminently learned and judicious Davenant, lately a star of the First magnitude in this our Horizon, (being himself also soon After a Bishop) hath plainly determined it.
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In Ecelesiâ turbatâ &c. In the troubled state of the Church, where ordination cannot bee received from Episcopal hands, it both may and ought to be from the hands of Ordinary Presbyters. To which Armacham, (by him cited) in one case agrees, viz. when the Bishops are all dead.
In Ecelesiâ turbatâ etc. In the troubled state of the Church, where ordination cannot be received from Episcopal hands, it both may and ought to be from the hands of Ordinary Presbyters. To which Armacham, (by him cited) in one case agrees, viz. when the Bishops Are all dead.
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And indeed (what he there also taketh notice of) it is no lesse than a wonder, that those who in some cases (in case of imminent danger) will allow any private person, a midwife,
And indeed (what he there also Takes notice of) it is no less than a wonder, that those who in Some cases (in case of imminent danger) will allow any private person, a midwife,
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To this I might adde what is taken notice of by others, and that from the concessions of some of those who have appeared for, and pleaded the cause of Episcopacy among our selves, who have freely and ingenuoussy acknowledged, (what indeed cannot bee denied) that Presbyters as Presbyters, are indued with an intrinsecal power and authority to ordain others, having been onely limited and restrained in the exercise of that power by the Discipline of the Church, for orders sake;
To this I might add what is taken notice of by Others, and that from the concessions of Some of those who have appeared for, and pleaded the cause of Episcopacy among our selves, who have freely and ingenuoussy acknowledged, (what indeed cannot be denied) that Presbyters as Presbyters, Are endued with an intrinsical power and Authority to ordain Others, having been only limited and restrained in the exercise of that power by the Discipline of the Church, for order sake;
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which Discipline being now in this Nation for the present (at least) layed asleep, it cannot bee thought any usurpation in them, to assume and exercise that power, which is confessedly intrinsecall to their order.
which Discipline being now in this nation for the present (At least) laid asleep, it cannot be Thought any usurpation in them, to assume and exercise that power, which is confessedly intrinsical to their order.
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To which, had I any time further to spend, I might now subjoyn some Practical Applications, and that both to Ministers, and people. 1 To Ministers, such as would be, such as are.
To which, had I any time further to spend, I might now subjoin Some Practical Applications, and that both to Ministers, and people. 1 To Ministers, such as would be, such as Are.
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1 Such as would bee, Candidates, Expectants, such as intend and desire the work and office of the Ministery (which who so are in measure fitted for it,
1 Such as would be, Candidates, Expectants, such as intend and desire the work and office of the Ministry (which who so Are in measure fitted for it,
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Not taking upon them this office without a calling. No man taketh this honour unto himself, (saith the Apostle, Heb. 5.4. speaking not de facto; but de jure; not what men do, but ought to do,) not take upon them the ministerial office without a warrantable Call thereunto;
Not taking upon them this office without a calling. No man Takes this honour unto himself, (Says the Apostle, Hebrew 5.4. speaking not the facto; but the jure; not what men do, but ought to do,) not take upon them the ministerial office without a warrantable Call thereunto;
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Which Call consisteth, not meerly in personal qualification, or yet in a popular election, but also in a Potestative mission, a Regular Ordination. And let them enter in at this door, which the true Shepheard is said to do, John 10.2.
Which Call Consisteth, not merely in personal qualification, or yet in a popular election, but also in a Potestative mission, a Regular Ordination. And let them enter in At this door, which the true Shepherd is said to do, John 10.2.
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much lesse publick Officers, Magistrates: Ministers, they are Gods and his peoples, not their own, specially the latter, who with their own consents are given up to the Lord,
much less public Officers, Magistrates: Ministers, they Are God's and his peoples, not their own, specially the latter, who with their own consents Are given up to the Lord,
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his good hand, his Right hand. That is the hand which is laid on in Ordination, the right hand. And this hand of God shall bee upon his Ministers, being faithful in their Ministrations,
his good hand, his Right hand. That is the hand which is laid on in Ordination, the right hand. And this hand of God shall be upon his Ministers, being faithful in their Ministrations,
yet they are meanly, if not basely, esteemed of, they are set on the left hand. But what of that? so long as they are, (which they are) the men of Gods right hand (as David saith of himself, Psal. 80.17.) having his right hand laid on them. No small honour.
yet they Are meanly, if not basely, esteemed of, they Are Set on the left hand. But what of that? so long as they Are, (which they Are) the men of God's right hand (as David Says of himself, Psalm 80.17.) having his right hand laid on them. No small honour.
And so it is to the Ministers of Christ, who for the most part are (as Ephraim was) yonger brethren (take it metaphorically, or literally, it still holdeth true) and so set (as Ephraim also there was, on Jacobs, vers. 13.) on the worlds left hand, that God should lay his right hand upon them, this is no small honour, no mean dignity, sufficient to countervail what ever contempt the ungratefull world can cast upon them.
And so it is to the Ministers of christ, who for the most part Are (as Ephraim was) younger brothers (take it metaphorically, or literally, it still holds true) and so Set (as Ephraim also there was, on Jacobs, vers. 13.) on the world's left hand, that God should lay his right hand upon them, this is no small honour, no mean dignity, sufficient to countervail what ever contempt the ungrateful world can cast upon them.
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2 Against meannesse of estate. As for left hand blessings, worldly wealth, they have it may bee but a small portion of it, in comparison of others? Though it may bee they are not reduced to such extremities as Paul was;
2 Against meanness of estate. As for left hand blessings, worldly wealth, they have it may be but a small portion of it, in comparison of Others? Though it may be they Are not reduced to such extremities as Paul was;
who tells us of his hunger, and thirst, and cold; and nakednesse, 2 Cor. 11.27. yet they are dieted with a mean and scanted competency, far inferiour to what others injoy.
who tells us of his hunger, and thirst, and cold; and nakedness, 2 Cor. 11.27. yet they Are dieted with a mean and scanted competency, Far inferior to what Others enjoy.
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This hand being upon their heads, they shall need no other helmet; this will bee to them a helmet of salvation. Only let it bee their care to do the work of the Lord faithfully,
This hand being upon their Heads, they shall need no other helmet; this will be to them a helmet of salvation. Only let it be their care to do the work of the Lord faithfully,
and then let them quietly repose themselves under the covert of his hand, being assured of a gracious protection from that God, whom they serve in the Gospel of his Son.
and then let them quietly repose themselves under the covert of his hand, being assured of a gracious protection from that God, whom they serve in the Gospel of his Son.
Let this bee to them a Catholicon, a comfort and incouragement in all their straits, all their doubts and difficulties, when they know not what to do, which way to look,
Let this be to them a Catholicon, a Comfort and encouragement in all their straits, all their doubts and difficulties, when they know not what to do, which Way to look,
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as towards all his servants in general, so towards his Ministers in special. In all places, in all conditions, hee will bee with them, to support them; to conduct them. But I am straitned.
as towards all his Servants in general, so towards his Ministers in special. In all places, in all conditions, he will be with them, to support them; to conduct them. But I am straitened.
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Wee beseech you Brethren to know them which labour among you, and are over you in the Lord (saith the Apostle, 1 Thes. 5.12.) The Officers of Jesus Christ, such as are set apart unto his service,
we beseech you Brothers to know them which labour among you, and Are over you in the Lord (Says the Apostle, 1 Thebes 5.12.) The Officers of jesus christ, such as Are Set apart unto his service,
Esteeming them very highly for their works sake (as it there followeth, vers. 13.) not grudging them that NONLATINALPHABET, that double honour, of Reverence, and maintenance, which our Apostle in this Epistle avoucheth the faithful Ministers of Christ, to bee worthy of, 1 Tim. 5.17. with all, obeying them. Obey them that have the rule over you, and submit your selves (saith the Apostle to the Hebrews, speaking there not of Magistrates, but of Ministers, such as watch for the souls of men (as it there followeth) Heb. 13.17.
Esteeming them very highly for their works sake (as it there follows, vers. 13.) not grudging them that, that double honour, of reverence, and maintenance, which our Apostle in this Epistle avoucheth the faithful Ministers of christ, to be worthy of, 1 Tim. 5.17. with all, obeying them. Obey them that have the Rule over you, and submit your selves (Says the Apostle to the Hebrews, speaking there not of Magistrates, but of Ministers, such as watch for the Souls of men (as it there follows) Hebrew 13.17.
Neglect not, that is, with care and conscience attend thy ministerial office, laying out that Talent which God hath committed unto thee, stirring up the Gift which thou hast received.
Neglect not, that is, with care and conscience attend thy ministerial office, laying out that Talon which God hath committed unto thee, stirring up the Gift which thou hast received.
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whereof I put thee in remembrance that thou stir up the gift of God, which is in thee ] NONLATINALPHABET, a Metaphor taken from fire, which is ready to go out, unless it bee stirred up.
whereof I put thee in remembrance that thou stir up the gift of God, which is in thee ], a Metaphor taken from fire, which is ready to go out, unless it be stirred up.
And therefore as the Priests under the Law had a care of that holy and heavenly fire upon the Altar, to preserve and cherish it, by adding fewel to it, and stirring of it up;
And Therefore as the Priests under the Law had a care of that holy and heavenly fire upon the Altar, to preserve and cherish it, by adding fuel to it, and stirring of it up;
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so ought Gospel Ministers to have of their gifts, which they have received from God, maintain & cherish them, seeking to increase them by the constant exercise of them, laying them out for the glory of God, & good of his Church.
so ought Gospel Ministers to have of their Gifts, which they have received from God, maintain & cherish them, seeking to increase them by the constant exercise of them, laying them out for the glory of God, & good of his Church.
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so as you may have it in a continual remembrance, NONLATINALPHABET, Neglect not this gift. You know how it fared with the servant in the Gospel, who hid his Talent in a Napkin;
so as you may have it in a continual remembrance,, Neglect not this gift. You know how it fared with the servant in the Gospel, who hid his Talon in a Napkin;
And therefore what you have received, or shall receive, see that you lay it out for your masters advantage, therein seeking the glory of God, and good of his Church.
And Therefore what you have received, or shall receive, see that you lay it out for your Masters advantage, therein seeking the glory of God, and good of his Church.
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Meminit hujus Prophetiae Pauius tùm ad commendationem Timothei tùm ad sui ex cusationem, Esti. ad loc. Hoc disertè hic commemorare videtur Apostolus, ne remere juvenis ad Evangelistae munus ascirus vidererur. Beza Annot. ad loc.
Meminit hujus Prophecies Pauius tùm ad commendationem Timothy tùm ad sui ex cusationem, Esti. ad loc. Hoc disertè hic commemorare videtur Apostles, ne remere Juvenis ad Evangelist munus ascirus vidererur. Beza Annot ad loc.
Omuibus expensis, diversum sensum non male quadrare fateor, ut sit nomen officii. Calvin ad Text. Quod de Impositione manuum Presbyterii dicitur, non it a accipio quasi Paulus de seniorum collegi• loquatur, sed hoc nomine Ordinationem ipsam intelligo Calvin. Instit. lib. 4. Cap. 3. Sect. 16. Cameron Praelect in Mat. 18.15.
Omuibus expensis, diversum sensum non male quadrare Fateor, ut sit Nome Officii. calvin and Text. Quod de Imposition manuum Presbyterii dicitur, non it a accipio quasi Paulus de Seniorum collegi• loquatur, sed hoc nomine Ordinationem ipsam intelligo calvin. Institutio lib. 4. Cap. 3. Sect. 16. Cameron Praelect in Mathew 18.15.
Hic unus locus abunde testatur hujus Ceremoniae originem fluxisse ab Apostolis Calv. Com. ad Loc. Piscator Chemnitius, Hemingius, Ursinus ' D. Fulk, D. Willer, &c. Vide NONLATINALPHABET, I. H. B. N. Manuum impositionem cum Baptismo conjungit, quia ut duo erant Catechumenorum ordines, ita duplex erat Ceremonia, &c. Vide Calvin, Com. ad. loc.
Hic Unus locus abunde testatur hujus Ceremonies originem fluxisse ab Apostles Calvin Come and Loc. Piscator Chemnitz, hemingius, Ursinus ' D. Fulk, D. Willer, etc. Vide, I H. B. N. Manuum impositionem cum Baptismo conjungit, quia ut duo Erant Catechumenorum ordines, ita duplex erat Ceremony, etc. Vide calvin, Come ad. loc.
Hac impositione manuum sistitur Ecclesiae, ut haec quo { que } admoneatur, Deum per hanc personam, & ejus ministerium; velle ipsos docere, &c. Chemnit. loc. de Ecclesia. p. 159.
Hac imposition manuum sistitur Ecclesiae, ut haec quo { que } admoneatur, God per hanc Personam, & His ministerium; velle ipsos docere, etc. Chemnit. loc. de Ecclesia. p. 159.
Certe utile est ejusmodi symbolo cum ministerii dignitatom populo commensari, tum eum qui ordinatur admoneri, ipsum jam non esse sui juris, sed Deo & Ecclesiae in servitutem addictum. Calvin Instir. lib. 4. cap. 3. Sect. 16.
Certain utile est ejusmodi symbolo cum Ministerii dignitatom populo commensari, tum Eum qui ordinatur admoneri, ipsum jam non esse sui Juris, sed God & Ecclesiae in servitutem addictum. calvin Instir. lib. 4. cap. 3. Sect. 16.
Haec impositio significat collationem gratiae non quod Ministri dent gratiam, sed quod significant gratiam datam a Christo, Aquin. Com. ad Text. Cartwright. ib.
Haec Impositio significat collationem Gratiae non quod Ministri dent gratiam, sed quod significant gratiam datam a Christ, Aquinas Come and Text. Cartwright. ib.
Impositionem manuum, qua Ecclesiae Ministri in suum munus initiantur, ut non invitus patior vocari Sacram entum, ita inter ordinatia Sacramenta non numero. Calv. Inst. lib. 4. cap. 14. Sect. 20. Superest impositio manuum, quam ut in veris legitimis { que } Ordinationibus Sacramentum esse concedo, &c. Calv. ibid cap. 19. Sect 31.
Impositionem manuum, qua Ecclesiae Ministri in suum munus initiantur, ut non Unwillingly patior vocari Sacrament entum, ita inter ordinatia Sacraments non numero. Calvin Inst. lib. 4. cap. 14. Sect. 20. Superest Impositio manuum, quam ut in veris legitimis { que } Ordinationibus Sacramentum esse concedo, etc. Calvin Ibid cap. 19. Sect 31.
Nec hic ritus est inane spectaculum, sed cum precatio accedit, impetratur spiritus Sanctus ordinando, nisi ipse sit impius Hypocrira. Heming. Com. ad Text.
Nec hic Ritus est inane spectaculum, sed cum precatio Accedit, impetratur spiritus Sanctus Ordaining, nisi ipse sit Impius Hypocrira. Heming. Come and Text.
Indubi• si idem symbelum rire administraretur, adhuc hodie. in Electionibus non minus quam oli•n effet efficax, si max me externa & insolita ratione sese non execeret spiritus Sanctus, Aret Com. ad Text.
Indubi• si idem symbelum rire administraretur, Adhoc hodie. in Electionibus non minus quam oli•n effet Effective, si max me External & insolita ratione seize non execeret spiritus Sanctus, Aret Come ad Text.
Illo ipso etiam ritu tanquām solemni voto & obligatione, is qui vocatus est, obligatus cor• Deo, sub testimonio Ecclesiae ad eam fidelitatem in Ministerio prestandam, quam Dominus in dispensationibus suis requirit, 1 Cor. 4.2. Chemnit. Ioc. de Ecclesia. p. 137.
Illo ipso etiam ritu tanquām solemni voto & obligation, is qui Vocatus est, obligatus cor• God, sub Testimony Ecclesiae ad eam fidelitatem in Ministerio prestandam, quam Dominus in dispensationibus suis Requires, 1 Cor. 4.2. Chemnit. Joc de Ecclesia. p. 137.
Licet autem nullum extet certum precep tum de manuum impositione, quiā tamen fuiffe in perpetuo usu Apostolis videmus, illa tam acurata corum observatio praeceptive nobis esse debet. Cal. Instit. l. 4. cap. 3. Sect. 16.
Licet autem nullum extet certum precept tum de manuum imposition, quiā tamen fuiffe in perpetuo usu Apostles Videmus, illa tam acurata corum Observatio Preceptive nobis esse debet. Cal. Institutio l. 4. cap. 3. Sect. 16.
Vide jus divinum Ministerii Evangelici Part 1. Cap. 12. and M. Laz. Seamans Answer to Chillenden. Hoe postremô habendum est, non universam multitudinem manu• impo•uisse sai• manistris, sed solos Pastores. Calv. Instit. ubi supra.
Vide jus Divinum Ministerii Evangelici Part 1. Cap. 12. and M. Laz. Seamans Answer to Chillenden. Hoe postremô habendum est, non universam multitudinem manu• impo•uisse sai• manistris, sed solos Pastors. Calvin Institutio ubi supra.
Ex Dei ordinatione perpetua necesse fuit, est, & erit, ut in Presbyterio quispiam & loco, & dignitate Primu•, actioni gubernandae presit. Beza de Ministr. Evang. Grad. Cap. 23. Tales Episcopos divinitus, & quasi ipsi•s Christi voce, constitutós, absit ut unquam simus inficianti. Idem ibid. Cap. 21.
Ex Dei ordinatione perpetua Necessary fuit, est, & erit, ut in Presbytery quispiam & loco, & dignitate Primu•, actioni gubernandae presit. Beza de Minister. Evangelist Grad. Cap. 23. Tales Episcopos Divinely, & quasi ipsi•s Christ voce, constitutós, absit ut unquam Simus inficianti. Idem Ibid. Cap. 21.
In Ecclesia turbata, ubi Episcopi omnes in haeresin aut Idololatriam inciderunt, &c. si Orthodoxi Presbyteri (ne pereat Ecclefia) alios Presbyteros cogantur ordinare, ego non ausim hujusmodi Ordinationes pronunciare irritos & inanes. Davenant determi. Quest 42.
In Ecclesia Turbata, ubi Bishops omnes in Heresy Or Idolatry inciderunt, etc. si Orthodoxi Presbyteries (ne pereat Ecclesia) Alioth Presbyters cogantur ordinare, ego non ausim hujusmodi Ordinationes pronunciare irritos & inanes. Davenant determi. Quest 42.
