presbyterial
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Origin of presbyterial
First recorded in 1585–95; presbytery + -al 1
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"I dare confidently say," he affirms, "that, if comparisons be rightly made, presbyterial government is the most limited and the least arbitrary government of any other in the world."
From The Scottish Reformation Its Epochs, Episodes, Leaders, and Distinctive Characteristics by Fleming, David Hay
He has been reproached in modern times for doing so little to bring the laity into coöperation by means of a presbyterial organization.
From The German Classics of the Nineteenth and Twentieth Centuries, Volume 12 by Various
I admire what opinion Mr Hussey can have of the Parliamentary vote concerning presbyterial government.
From The Works of Mr. George Gillespie (Vol. 1 of 2) by Gillespie, George
The action of the Church of Scotland has had its influence upon the Reformed Churches throughout the world holding the presbyterial system.
From Deaconesses in Europe and their Lessons for America by Robinson, Jane M. Bancroft (Jane Marie Bancroft)
The reverend Commissioners from Scotland were for the divine right of the presbyterial, the Independents for the congregational government.
From The Works of Mr. George Gillespie (Vol. 1 of 2) by Gillespie, George
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