Reliquiæ Baxterianæ, or, Mr. Richard Baxters narrative of the most memorable passages of his…

In the Preface concerning Ceremonies, we desire that at least these Words be left out [Not that themselves do in their Judgments believe the Practice of these particular Ceremonies, which they except against, to be in it self unlawful.] As concerning Ceremonies, our Will and Pleasure is, 1. That none shall be required to kneel in the act of receiving the Lord's Supper; but left at Liberty therein. 2. That the religious Observation of Holidays of human Institution be left indifferent, and that none be troubled for not observing of them. 3. That no Man shall be compelled to use the Cross in Baptism, or suffer for not using it. 4. That no Man shall be compelled to bow at the Name of Jesus. 5. For the use of the Surplice, we are contented that all Men be left to their Liberty to do as they shall think fit, without suffering in the least Degree for wearing or not wearing it. And because some Men otherwise pious and learned, say they cannot conform unto the Subscription required by the Canons, nor take the Oath of Canonical Obedience, we are content, and it is our Will and Pleasure (so they take the Oath of Allegiance and Supremacy) that they shall receive Ordination, Institution, and Induction, and shall be permitted to exercise their Function, and to enjoy the Profits of their Livings without the said Subscription, or Oath of Canonical Obedience. And moreover, that no Persons in the Universities shall, for the want of such Subscription be hindered in taking their Degrees. Lastly, That such as have been ordained by Presbyters, be not required to renounce their Ordination, or to be re-ordained, or denied Institution and Induction for want of Ordination by Bishops. And moreover, that none be judged to forfeit their Presentation or Benefice, or be deprived of it, for not reading of those of the 39 Articles that contain the controverted Points of Church-Government and Ceremonies.

In the Preface concerning Ceremonies, we desire that at least these Words be left out [Not that themselves do in their Iudgments believe the Practice of these particular Ceremonies, which they except against, to be in it self unlawful.] As concerning Ceremonies, our Will and Pleasure is, 1. That none shall be required to kneel in the act of receiving the Lord's Supper; but left at Liberty therein. 2. That the religious Observation of Holy•days of human Institution be left indifferent, and that none be troubled for not observing of them. 3. That no Man shall be compell'd to use the Cross in Baptism, or suffer for not using it. 4. That no Man shall be compelled to bow at the Name of Jesus. 5. For the use of the Surplice, we are contented that all Men be left to their Liberty to do as they shall think fit, without suffering in the least Degree for wearing or not wearing it. And because some Men otherwise pious and learned, say they cannot conform unto the Subscription required by the Canons, nor take the Oath of Canonical Obedience, we are content, and it is our Will and Pleasure (so they take the Oath of Allegiance and Supremacy) that they shall receive Ordination, Institution, and Induction, and shall be permitted to exercise their Function, and to enjoy the Profits of their Livings without the said Subscription, or Oath of Canonical Obedience. And moreover, that no Persons in the Universities shall, for the want of such Subscription be hindred in taking their Degrees. Lastly, That such as have been ordained by Presbyters, be not required to renounce their Ordination, or to be re-ordained, or denied Institution and Induction for want of Ordination by Bishops. And moreover, that none be judged to forfeit their Presentation or Benefice, or be deprived of it, for not reading of those of the 39 Articles that contain the controverted Points of Church-Government and Ceremonies.