Answere.
That is, in stead of learned, wise, and discréete men, you must place to gouerne the Churche in euerie congre∣gation, vnlearned, ignoraunte, and men most vnapte to gouerne, for suche of necessitie you must haue in most cō∣gregations: But I pray you do thus much for me, firste proue that there was in euery congregation such as you call seniors: When you haue done that, then shewe me that that office and kinde of regiment ought to be perpe∣tuall, and not rather to be altered according to the state and condition of the Church: Last of all, that these seniors were lay men, as we call them, and not rather ministers of the worde, and Bishops. When you haue satisfied my request in these thrée points, then will I procéede fur∣ther in this matter. In the meane time I do not defende any Chaunceller, Archdeacon &c. which abuse their office, I wish such reformed with all my harte. But wherein haue Churchewardens offended you? I perceiue nothing that is nowe in the Church can please you.