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6. I remember why Mr. Jo. Ball wrote against Separation just when Reformation was intended: Many thought it unseasonable, but it proved otherwise by the sad effects which he would have prevented.

6. I remember why Mr. Io. Ball wrote against Separation just when Reformation was intended: Many thought it unseasonable, but it proved otherwise by the sad effects which he would have prevented.

7. I cannot forget what this mistake hath wrought in England, from 1641. to 1660. which I will not further recite, but only say, That when there was neither Bishops, nor their Courts, nor Liturgy, nor Ceremonies imposed on them, separate Assemblies were as numerous, and as much and more pleaded for, than now, and managed with too much strife; and reconciling and Unity was much resisted by that side.

8. I am bound to have real compassion on the multitudes who suffer as for Recusancy, and not by silence wrong their Consciences and their Purses. If I shut up the bowels of my compassion, where is the love of God?