Prelatic

And latterly, those agreeing in this general doctrine, and assuming the sounding title of “The anti-Popish, anti-Prelatic, anti-Erastian, anti-Sectarian, true Presbyterian remnant,” were divided into many petty sects among themselves, even as to the extent of submission to the existing laws and rulers, which constituted such an acknowledgment as amounted to sin.

The Heart of Mid-Lothian 2007

The preceding passage is extracted from a long vindication of his own conduct, sent by Sir Robert Hamilton, 7th December, 1685, addressed to the anti-Popish, anti-Prelatic, anti-Erastian, anti-sectarian true

Old Mortality 2004

In his early life he accepted the Prelatic creed and entered the ministry in favor with the party.

Sketches of the Covenanters J. C. McFeeters

They must attend the meetings of the Prelatic ministers.

Sketches of the Covenanters J. C. McFeeters

The Prelatic persecution in Scotland, which commenced with the restoration of Charles II. to the throne of his ancestors in 1660, had continued for nearly _twenty-three_ years, when Renwick entered on his ministry.

The Life of James Renwick A Historical Sketch Of His Life, Labours And Martyrdom And A Vindication Of His Character And Testimony Thomas Houston

That the administration of the Church shall be, to some extent, according to the Prelatic form.

Sketches of the Covenanters J. C. McFeeters

He made the Prelatic form of Church government, of which he was the recognized head, the bulwark of his assumed supremacy over the Church and his tyranny over conscience, and took every occasion to assert his power.

Sketches of the Covenanters J. C. McFeeters

Prelatic ministers were sent to fill the 400 vacant pulpits, but the people refused to hear them.

Sketches of the Covenanters J. C. McFeeters

The Prelatic party henceforth held the power and ruled the Church with a high hand.

Sketches of the Covenanters J. C. McFeeters

He had failed in his military operations; the Covenanters were stronger and more independent than hitherto; his Prelatic friends were aggrieved with his treaty of peace; his power to tyrannize over the public conscience was waning.

Sketches of the Covenanters J. C. McFeeters