A reply unto M. Hardinges answerA replie vnto M. Hardinges ansvveare

The commandment of Justinian the Emperor, which M. Ivel allegeth, that Bishops, and ⟨p. 171⟩Priests should celebrate the holy Oblation,¹ or Sacrifice, which we call the Mass, not closely, but with utterance, and sound of voice, that they might be heard of the people: maketh nothing for the Service to be had in the English tongue, in the Church of England, or in any other Vulgar tongue, in the Church of any other Nation: but requireth only of the Bishops, and Priests, open pronouncing,² Vocal, not Mental: speaking, not whispering with the breathe only, in the celebration of the holy Sacrifice, and other Service. Wherein he agreeth with S. Augustine, who in his Book De Magistro, saith, that when we pra•e, there is no need of speaking, onlesse perhaps we do as Priests do▪ who when they Pray (in Public assembly) use speaking for cause of Signifying their mind, that is, to show, that they Pray, not to the intent God, but men may hear, and with a certain consent through putting in mind (by sound of voice) may be lifted up unto God. This much S. Augustine there. And this is the right meaning of that Constitution. 76³ And thus he ordained for the Greek Church only, and thereto only it is to be referred, for that some thought the Sacrifice should be celebrated rather with silence, 77