A fresh suit against human ceremonies in God's worship. Or a triplication unto. D.…A fresh suit against human ceremonies in God's vvorship. Or a triplication unto. D.…

They are the words also of the Parliament, set down pag. 70. that the Clergy of England made the Canons. Neither can any man doubt of this, that have but looked on the book of Canons. The ratification of such things by Civill authority, doeth no more take the institution of them from the Clergy, then the like ratification of any point in true worship, doeth take the institution of it from God and Christ. 2. He denieth the consequence: because a holy assembly may ordain them, and yet not make them holy.

They are the words also of the Parliament, set downe pag. 70. that the Clergie of England made the Canons. Neyther can any man doubt of this, that have but looked on the booke of Canons. The ratification of suche thinges by Civill authoritie, doeth no more take the institution of them from the Clergie, then the like ratification of any point in true worship, doeth take the institution of it from God and Christ. 2. He denieth the consequence: because a holy assemblie may ordeyne them, and yet not make them holy.

But it is manifest, that a holy assembly, as it is such, gathered together in the holy name of Christ, as their efficient, and final cause, cannot but put a holy form upon their ordinances. Qualis causa, tale effectum.

But it is manifest, that a holy assemblie, as it is suche, gathered together in the holy name of Christ, as their efficient, and finall cause, cannot but putte a holy forme upon their ordinances. Qualis causa, tale effectum.

3. His third answer is that these Ceremonies may be called holy, because, they are used in holy actions. Which is just so, as a pesse, hassock, or cushion may be called holy, because it is used to kneel upon, in the holy act of prayer. But instituted significant Ceremonies are evidently of another holiness, to all that do not of purpose shut their eyes.