A discourse concerning liturgies

It is evident, that in these passages, the phrases signify, they used their own abilities, judgment, invention, expressions; in preaching, expounding, disputing, &c. And it would not be imagined, but that they denote the same when applied to Prayer, in Justin Martyr and others, had not custom settled another mode of Praying than was used in those times, when abilities to Pray were counted a qualification as requisite for a Pastor, as ability to Preach; and more thought necessary to accomplish a Minister for public Prayer (so great a part of his work) than a Child is capable of.

It is evident, that in these passages, the phrases signifie, they used their own abilities, judgment, invention, expressions; in preaching, expounding, disputing, &c. And it would not be imagined, but that they denote the same when applyed to Prayer, in Justin Martyr and others, had not custom setled another mode of Praying than was used in those times, when abilities to Pray were counted a qualification as requisite for a Pastor, as ability to Preach; and more thought necessary to accomplish a Minister for publick Prayer (so great a part of his work) than a Child is capable of.

Who ever imagined, that by writing [Greek or Hebrew], or pro viribus, they meant no more, than the transcribing another man's Discourse; or by expounding or preaching [Greek or Hebrew], &c. no more was to be understood, than their reading or reciting another mans Sermon, &c. with what earnestness soever? This would be no better, than to offer plain violence to their Words, and unpardonable injury to the Authors. And why is it not as intolerable, when they speak of Praying [Greek or Hebrew], to say they meant no more, than their reading or rehearsing another mans Prayers with all earnestness; let those who are not [Greek or Hebrew], judge.

Who ever imagined, that by writing 〈non-Latin alphabet〉, or pro viribus, they meant no more, than the transcribing another man's Discourse; or by expounding or preaching 〈non-Latin alphabet〉, &c. no more was to be understood, than their reading or reciting another mans Sermon, &c. with what earnestness soever? This would be no better, than to offer plain violence to their Words, and unpardonable injury to the Authors. And why is it not as intolerable, when they speak of Praying , to say they meant no more, than their reading or rehearsing another mans Prayers with all earnestness; let those who are not , judge.