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A reply unto M. Hardinges answerA replie vnto M. Hardinges ansvveare
A reply unto M. Hardinges answer by perusing whereof the discrete, and diligent reader may easily see, the weak, and unstable grounds of the Romaine religion, which of late hath been accounted Catholic. By John Jewel Bishop of Salisbury.A replie vnto M. Hardinges ansvveare by perusinge whereof the discrete, and diligent reader may easily see, the weake, and vnstable groundes of the Romaine religion, whiche of late hath beene accompted Catholique. By Iohn Iewel Bishoppe of Sarisburie.
Imprinted at London : In Fleetestreate, at the sign of the Black Oliphant, by Henry Wykes, Anno. 1565Imprinted at London : In Fleetestreate, at the signe of the Blacke Oliphante, by Henry VVykes, Anno. 1565
Article 3 › The B. of Salisbury.Article 3 › The B. of Sarisburie.
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The B. of Salisbury.
The B. of Sarisburie.
There have been Altars (saith M. Harding) even from the Apostles time, and that even as it is used now, far of from the Body of the Church. Neither could the people beneath hear the Priest standing above at the Altar, or understand, what he meant: but only were instructed by holy reverend Ceremonies, and gave consent unto all, that was said by the Priest, and yet knew not, what he said.
There haue beene Aultares (saith M. Hardinge) euen from the Apostles time, and that euen as it is vsed now, farre of from the Body of the Church. Neither coulde the people beneathe heare the Priest standinge aboue at the Aultar, or vnderstande, what he meante: but onely were instructed by holy reuerende Ceremonies, and gaue consent vnto al, that was saide by the Priest, and yet knew not, what he saide.
This man could never utter so many untruths together without some special Privilege. For first, where he saith, The Apostles in their time erected Altars. It is well known, that there was no Christian Church yet built in the Apostles time. For, the Faithful for fear of the Tyrants were fain to meet together in Private Houses, in Vacant places, in Woods, and Forests, and in Caves under the ground. And may we think, that Altars were built before the Church? Verily Origen,1