This 1889 treatise examines the doctrine of apostolic succession and its role in the Church of England. Drawing on scripture, tradition, and history, Harington argues that the episcopacy, or the order of bishops, is essential to the Church's continuity, unity, and authority. Apostolical Succession and the Necessity of Episcopal Ordination is an important contribution to the ongoing debate over the role of bishops in the Anglican Communion. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.