A33360:20
A discourse concerning liturgies
A discourse concerning liturgies by ... David Clarkson.
London: printed for Tho. Parkhurst, 1689
Title page typeset from the transcription.
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If they had seen it, it would appear in their practice, there especially where the Reason is thought to be most cogent, viz. in the administration of the Sacraments. It is presumed, athat there first ⟨p. 2⟩of all, there especially, forms of Prayer were (and are to be) prescribed; and so it will be granted, that if Antiquity be not for them there, it owns them no where.
- aThe Ancient Churches, from the very first Century, did use such public wholesome forms of sound words, in their Sacramental Celebrations especially, and afterwards in other Holy Administrations or public Duties, as made up their solemn, devout and public Liturgies. D. G. Consideration touching Liturgies, p. 8.The Antient Churches, from the very first Century, did use such publick wholesome forms of sound words, in their Sacramental Celebrations especially, and afterwards in other Holy Administrations or publick Duties, as made up their solemn, devout and publick Liturgies. D. G. Consideration touching Liturgies, p. 8.
By prescribed Forms are meant such as are imposed upon the Administrator, so as those must be used, and no other, nor otherwise, without adding, detracting, or transposing. The Favourers of such Forms suppose, they have been the constant usage of the Church, every where, ever since extraordinary gifts ceased. Their Opposites judge this hath been rather taken for granted, then proved; and suspect they are [Greek or Hebrew]; and that this opinion had not got entertainment, but upon a presumption, that things were so of old, because they are so now; band that the mistake had not so long prevailed, if it had been sooner examined.
By prescribed Forms are meant such as are imposed upon the Administrator, so as those must be used, and no other, nor otherwise, without adding, detracting, or transposing. The Favourers of such Forms suppose, they have been the constant usage of the Church, every where, ever since extraordinary gifts ceased. Their Opposites judge this hath been rather taken for granted, then proved; and suspect they are ; and that this opinion had not got entertainment, but upon a presumption, that things were so of old, because they are so now;