John Wise, A Vindication of the Government of New England Churches (1717), The Constitution of New England CHURCHES, as Settled by their Platform, May be Fairly Justified, from Antiquity; the Light of Nature; Holy Scripture; and from the Noble and Excellent Nature of the Constitution itself and Lastly from the Providence of GOD Dignifying of it, CHAP IV the Prerogatives, or Peculiar Immunities of the Laity