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…

Thirdly, the Apostles woe, 1. Cor. 9. belongeth to negligent, slothful, and careless ministers properly, such as our Prelates know where to find enough, who yet neither feel nor fear that woe from the Bishops which many faithful preachers are wrapped in from time to time.

Thirdly, the Apostles woe, 1. Cor. 9. belongeth to negligent, slothfull, and carelesse ministers properly, such as our Prelats know where to find enough, vvho yet neither feele nor feare that vvoe from the Bishops vvhich many faithfull preachers are wrapped in from time to time.

Fourthly, the Apostle doth not pronounce any woe for not preaching, where imprisonment doth hinder. Now he whose conscience is against the ceremonies, or doubteth of them, is spiritually imprisoned, so that he cannot by using of them, make his way to the pulpit.

Fourthly, the Apostle doth not pronounce any vvoe for not preaching, vvhere imprisonment doth hinder. Now hee vvhose conscience is against the ceremonies, or doubteth of them, is spiritually imprisoned, so that he cannot by vsing of them, make his vvay to the pulpit.

Fifthly, it is a mere jest, though a bitter one, to say, that we leave our ministries: when we do all that our consciences vvill suffer us to do, for the holding of our places: and when we have done all that, depart against our wills with sorrow. Non discedit a stati• ne, qui cedit invitus. See Mr. Parker, p. 1. c. 4. s. 14.

Fiftly, it is a meere jest, though a bitter one, to say, that we leaue our ministeries: when we doe all that our consciences vvill suffer us to doe, for the holding of our places: and vvhen we haue done all that, depart against our wills with sorrow. Non discedit a stati ne, qui cedit invitus. See Mr. Parker, p. 1. c. 4. s. 14.