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A dispute against the English-popish ceremonies, obtruded upon the Church of Scotland Wherein not…A dispute against the English-popish ceremonies, obtruded vpon the Church of Scotland Wherein not…
A dispute against the English-popish ceremonies, obtruded upon the Church of Scotland Wherein not only our own arguments [sic] against the same are strongly confirmed, but likewise the answers and defences of our opposites, such as Hooker, Morton ... Forbesse, &c. particularly confuted.A dispute against the English-popish ceremonies, obtruded vpon the Church of Scotland Wherein not only our ovvne argumemts [sic] against the same are strongly confirmed, but likewise the ansvveres and defences of our opposites, such as Hooker, Mortoune ... Forbesse, &c. particularly confuted.
Leiden: printed by W. Christiaens, 1637
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CHAP. II.
Against those of our Opposites, who plead for the Ceremonies, as things expedient.
AS for those who allege some conveniency in the Ceremonies, Sect. I they say more then can abide the proof of reason, which the induction of some particulars shall demonstrate. oDr. Morton allegeth for the Surplice, that the difference of outward garments can not but he held convenient, for the distinguishing of Ministers from Laics, in the discharge of their function. Ans. This conveniency is as well seen to, without the Surplice. If a man having a black gown upon him, be seen exercising the function of a Minister, it is very strange, if any man think him not sufficiently distinguished from Laics. The act of Perth, anent Confirmation and Bishoping of Children, would make it appear, that this Ceremony is most profitable, to cause young Children in their tender years, drink in the knowledge of God and his Religion; Ans. 1. If this Rite be so profitable for the instruction of Children, then why do Prelates appropriate it to themselves, who use to be employed in higher affairs, that permit them not to have leisure for exact Catechising of Children? Or, 2. Though they might attend the discharging of this duty; why should it be made their peculiar? Is not the parish Minister able to Catechise them? Or, 3. If it must depend upon Prelates, and wait upon their leisure; what hath imposition of hands ado with Catechising? 4. How comes it, that Children who are not Bishopped, are as well Catechised, as they who are Bishopped.
AS for those who alledge some conveniency in the Ceremonies, Sect. I they say more then can abide the proofe of reason, which the induction of some particulars shall demonstrate. o