Boston Synod (1679-1680)

A Vindication of the Divine authority of ruling elders in the Churches of Christ: asserted by the ministers & elders, met together in a provincial assembly, Novemb. 2d. 1649. And printed in London, 1650. Beginning at page 34. to 48. Transcribed out of the same book. Whereunto is added, an answer to the question, whether are not the brethren, and not the elders of the church only, to judge concerning the qualifications, and fitness, of those who are admitted into their communion? By the Reverend Mr. Increase Mather, in his book entituled, The order of the Gospel: printed in the year, 1700. Beginning at Page 23. to 29.