A Short Vindication of Presbytery: With Twelve Essays on the Church is a book written by George Whytock and published in 1843. The book is a defense of the Presbyterian form of church governance, and contains twelve essays on various aspects of the church. Whytock argues that Presbyterianism is the most biblical and effective form of church government, and responds to criticisms of the system. The essays cover topics such as the authority of the church, the role of elders and deacons, the nature of church discipline, and the relationship between church and state. The book is written in a clear and concise style, and is intended to be accessible to a general audience. It is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history and theology of Presbyterianism, and provides a compelling case for the importance of this form of church governance.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.