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If Ministers cannot pretend precedency one of ano∣ther, as we have fully shewed on Art. 16. of Chap. 1. It would not be reasonable that Elders and Deacons should pretend any Soveraignty over their Companions and Equals.
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If Ministers cannot pretend precedency one of ano∣ther, as we have fully shewed on Art. 16. of Chap. 1. It would not be reasonable that Elders and Deacons should pretend any Soveraignty over their Companions and Equals.