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Where there is use of the Ends of Sy∣nods, namely to clear and declare the truth from scripture, in times of weigh∣ty controversie, there the use of Synods is warrantable.
But under the Gospel there is use of the end of Synods, namely to clear and declare the truth from Scripture, in times of weighty controversie, ergo.
Under the Gospel the use of Synods is warrantable.
Preheminency of knowledge, con∣cerning Church matters, is in the Sy∣nod; hence the question is aris'd to the Synod.
Church Authority is onely placed in the Churches; hence the cause re∣maines with the particular Churches.