""Church Authority Vindicated"" is a sermon delivered by Francis Hare on May 15, 1719, in Putney. The sermon defends the authority of the Church against those who would question or challenge it. Hare argues that the Church is divinely ordained and that its authority should not be questioned. He also discusses the importance of obedience to Church authority and the consequences of disobeying it. The sermon is written in a clear and persuasive style,...