An apologetical reply to a book called an answer to the unjust complaint of…An apologeticall reply to a booke called an ansvver to the unjust complaint of…

Concerning the second Classical meeting.] It is true, that then I sent them a writing, by advise of one of the three ministers whom they deputed to speak with me: the end thereof was ⟨p. 195⟩to relate the truth concerning passages between the Answerer and me, to prevent and remove misreports. 2. to persuade them by reasons, not to require it of me, as a condition of my calling, to rest in that writing. 3. to acquaint them with my desire of more time propounded by me to the Elders, and accepted by them; wherein had the Classis condescended to so equal a motion, it might have been much for the peace of the Church. I am certain, I intended nothing else in it. But they were herein overswayed by sinister suggestions, arising from a jealousy, that, if I had been in, for a time, the desire of the congregation would be more strong towards me, where as my true purpose was, in that time, if J could not conform to their orders, to order matters so, that they, who much desired my settling there, might be willing to think upon some other, and my purpose was to have given the best help I could for the settling of some other, whom they should desire, in a way of peace and concord. To conclude. All that I aimed at, in that motion, was, either to accept their call, with satisfaction to my conscience, or to desist, with the content of the members, that so no disturbance might arise, for my sake. As for the deputation here spoken of; the ministers deputed, only again prayed me to yield to that writing, as before. There were two of the Elders present, at this time, with some others, witnesses hereof. From us they went to the Classis, and, the same afternoon, returned to me with this answer, or to this effect. That the Classis did judge that I had time enough already to understand the orders, and customs of the Dutch Church, and to satisfy my self concerning the conformity required in that writing, yet they were content that I should proceed in assisting Mr. P. the month following, till the next Classis, but required of me, that if, in the mean space, I could not yield, that I should then desist voluntarily, else they must be constrained to complain to the Magistrate. Which message I received in the presence of diverse witnesses, and promised to do accordingly.

Concerning the second Classicall meeting.] It is true, that then I sent them a wrighting, by advise of one of the three ministers whom they deputed to speake with me: the end thereof was ⟨p. 195⟩