CHAP. XII.

On the interpretation of a passage in St. Ambrose. 129

CHAP. XIII.

An Exposition of 1 Tim. v. 17. on the sense of the

words, "labouring in the Word and Doctrine." 135

CHAP. XIV.

That the Order which makes the superior Presbyters

Bishops is Divine; and that a human device which

declares all Pastors and Presbyters to be equal. 141

CHAP. XV.

That our Saviour has not by any law abolished the

superior authority of some Pastors over others. 147

CHAP. XVI.

That the form of government established by the Apo-
stles did not terminate with their lives.

CHAP. XVII.

157

That the command to preach the Gospel to all nations

is still binding on the Church, although the Apostles

are removed to Heaven: and that Apostolical autho-

rity is necessary thereto.

161

CHAP. XVIII.

That Apostolical authority is no less necessary for main-

taining and confirming Churches already existing,

than for planting new ones.

CHAP. XIX.

167

Confirmation of the preceding Chapter from the Eccle-

siastical History of Eusebius.

173

CHAP. XX.

The authority of Bishops over Presbyters is proved by

the unanimous consent of the whole world.

CHAP. XXI.

183

That Bishops were ordained agreeably to Divine insti-

tution and Apostolical tradition.

CHAP. XXII.

197

That there is no difference between a Presbyter and a

Bishop was the opinion of Aerius, which was consi-

dered a heresy by the Fathers.

201

CHAP. XXIII.

An opinion of St. Jerome's refuted.

207

PRELIMINARY MATTER.

To the Most Noble the Prelates, and to the Most Reverend Fathers and Lords in Christ, the Lords and Bishops and most vigilant Pastors of the Anglican Church, now assembled in Convocation, my most honoured and respected masters,

HADRIAN SARAVIA,

implores and wishes grace and peace from God the Father, through Jesus Christ our Lord.

MOST Noble Prelates and Most Reverend Fathers, two Archbishops of excellent memory advised me to write my opinion concerning the preeminence of Bishops over

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