The sentence from scripture and reason against arch-bishops and bishops with their curats. I. That they are in their doctrine and practice abominable. II. That their governement is an abomination. III. That their service is a profanation, so provoking in Gods eyes, that He will have all removed out of his sight. IV. That newtrality is most detestable, and commands a curse from God and good men. V. That the two waies of governement, the presabiteriall and independent, are but in shew two; they go crosse a little, but they will bend each to other till they shall both meete in one church-way. ... Presented to the Assembly of Divines.

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Attributed to Ezekias Woodward. Also published in 1644 with title: A dialogue, arguing that arch-bishops, bishops, curates, neuters, are to be cut-off by the law of God (Wing 3486). Annotation on Thomason copy: "This is a new title to a booke formerly called a dialogue arguing that", with a caret indicating that annotation is to be inserted before the word arch-bishops in title; "by Eze: Woodward"; "May. 14th.". Fragment: title page only. Reproduction of the original in the British Library.