The perpetual gouernment of Christs Church [microform] : Wherein are handled, the fatherly superioritie which God first established in the patriarkes for the guiding of his Church, and after continued in the tribe of Leui and the prophets; and lastly confirmed in the New Testament to the Apostles and their successors: as also the points in question at this day, touching the Iewish Synedrion: the true kingdome of Christ: the Apostles commission: the lay presbyterie: the distinction of bishops from presbyters, and their succession from the Apostles times and hands: the calling and moderating of prouinciall synodes by primates and metropolitanes: the alloting of diœceses, and the popular electing of such as must feede and watch the flock: and diuers other points concerning the pastorall regiment of the house of God: by Tho. Bilson Warden of Winchester College. Perused and allowed by publike authority