Some helps to church-government, approved by many godly and learned divines. [electronic resource] : Proved 1. From Christs own institution in the primitive times. 2. From the testimonies of most orthodox authors, that have written fully of this subject, and doe generally agree with this course in one consent. Also briefly declaring the civill government of the church. Published for the benefit of all that desire a speedy and through reformation, both in church and Common-wealth, and a happy union with the Church of Scotland, and the best reformed churches, most agreeable to the Word of God. Humbly presented to the judicious consideration of the reverend Assembly of Divines.