The English nonconformity as under King Charles II and King James II truly stated…

L. 6. Why do you seem to grant the Bishops and Patrons votes in the choice of Pastors, when before you seem to have much against them?

M. I have nothing against the Ordainers judging of the fitness of the Ordained, nor of Magistrate or Patrons disposal of Temples and Tithes: And because nothing but necessity will weigh down the great inconvenience of maintaining distinct Pastors, while • settled Lecturer hath the Temple and Tithes, therefore I suppose that the Bishop and Patron will have their Votes: And I suppose you know that it is vain to motion to Patrons to resign this power, were it worse than it is; else Advowsons would not be sold at such rates as they are by many Patrons: And my silence where speaking will do no good, is no sign of my approbation.

M. I have nothing against the Ordainers judging of the fitness of the Ordained, nor of Magistrate or Patrons disposal of Temples and Tithes: And because nothing but necessity will weigh down the great inconvenience of maintaining distinct Pastors, while • setled Lecturer hath the Temple and Tithes, therefore I suppose that the Bishop and Patron will have their Votes: And I suppose you know that it is vain to motion to Patrons to resign this power, were it worse than it is; else Advowsons would not be sold at such rates as they are by many Patrons: And my silence where speaking will do no good, is no sign of my approbation.

L. But do you think that the Communicants shall have a negative Vote in choosing Pastors.