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Patrick Hamilton (poet)
Patrick Hamilton (c. 1575 – May 1658) was a Presbyterian polity#Minister, minister of Church of Scotland, The Church of Scotland during a turbulent period in History of Scotland#Wars of the Three Kingdoms and the Puritan Commonwealth, Scotland’s history. He seems to have chosen the wrong side in the dispute between Charles I of England, King Charles I and the Covenanter, Scottish Covenanters. He was also a poet, writing in a straightforward English (as opposed to Scots language, Scots) style, expressing his religious and political beliefs, and longing for a period of peace. In 1596 he was Minister at Lochwinnoch then in 1607 he moved to Paisley, Renfrewshire, Paisley. In 1626 he was presented to the Parish#Scotland, Parish of Cambuslang by Duke of Hamilton#Marquesses and Dukes of Hamilton, James, Marquis of Hamilton, a significant player in Scottish politics. Patrick may not have been related to the family, but his connection to the Marquis of Hamilton was to cost him his caree ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Presbyterian Polity
Presbyterian (or presbyteral) polity is a method of church governance ("ecclesiastical polity") typified by the rule of assemblies of presbyters, or elders. Each local church is governed by a body of elected elders usually called the session or ''consistory'', though other terms, such as ''church board'', may apply.For example, the Church of the Nazarene, which subscribes to a body of religious doctrines that are quite distinct from those of most properly named Presbyterian denominations (and which instead descends historically from the Wesleyan Holiness Movement), employs a blend of congregationalist, episcopal, and presbyterian polities; its local churches are governed by an elected body known as the church board or simply "board members"; the term elder in the Nazarene Church has a different use entirely, referring to an ordained minister of that denomination. Groups of local churches are governed by a higher assembly of elders known as the presbytery or classis; presbyter ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
