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 I to Distribute the Whole Christian Aera into Three Parts May Serve to Raise a Clearer Light, and Make a Brighter Aspect in this Essay