A19178:305
A reply to Dr. Mortons general Defence of three nocent [sic] ceremonies viz. the…A reply to Dr. Mortons generall Defence of three nocent [sic] ceremonies viz. the…
A reply to Dr. Mortons general Defence of three nocent [sic] ceremonies viz. the surplice, cross in baptism, and kneeling at the receiving of the sacramental elements of bread and wine.A reply to Dr. Mortons generall Defence of three nocent [sic] ceremonies viz. the surplice, crosse in baptisme, and kneeling at the receiving of the sacramentall elements of bread and wine.
Amsterdam: printed by Giles Thorp, 1622
Modern spelling is a reading aid: the words are the author’s, only the spelling is modernized. Original shows the page as printed, with the transcription marks.
SECT. XXVI. XXVII.
The very same disease is found in his second reason: whereout he can conclude nothing, but that some things abused may afterward be rightly used; which we willingly grant: nay, it may be granted of some human ceremonies also▪ as if the Surplices of England were turned into under garments for poor people: and wooden crosses were given them for firing. But if any conclude from hence, that therefore they may have lawful state in Gods worship, and there have a good use, surely his wit & words might be better used.
THe very same disease is found in his second reason: vvherout he can conclude nothing, but that some things abused may afterward be rightly used; vvhich vve vvillingly grant: nay, it may be granted of some human ceremonies also▪ as if the Surplices of England were turned into under garments for poore people: and vvoodden crosses were given them for firing. But if any conclude from hence, that therfore they may haue lawfull state in Gods vvorship, and there haue a good use, surely his wit & words might bee better used.
In the 27 section there is no show of any reason at all, except affirmations be reasons.
In the 27 section there is no shew of any reason at all, except affirmations bee reasons.