A discourse concerning liturgies

Whereby it appears, that, not only, this de facto was their posture in Praying; but that they thought themselves obliged to it by Christs Example.

Some Bishops (what may we think of Presbyters and Deacons) could not read, Blondel. 500. 501.

So that in Damascens time, when set Forms were grown common, this reading was not in fashion^k; I will not inquire into the reasons: It may be, that which made Pliny loath to read his Pleadings, might hinder them from reading their Prayers. What he suggests, is obvious to each ones reason, and common sense; and whether to some it be not applicable to pleaders at another Bar, let others judge. Neque enim me praeterit actions. Then he says, they are thereby bereaved of many advantages, which render the plea fervent and available, ut quas soleant commendare, and the want of which must needs dull the Auditory; quo minus mirum est, auditorum intentio languescit.

So that in Damascens time, when set Forms were grown common, this reading was not in fashion^k; I will not inquire into the reasons: It may be, that which made Pliny loath to read his Pleadings, might hinder them from reading their Prayers. What he suggests, is obvious to each ones reason, and common sense; and whether to some it be not applicable to pleaders at another Bar, let others judge. Neque enim me praeterit actiones. Then he says, they are thereby bereaved of many advantages, which render the plea fervent and available, ut quas soleant commendare, and the want of which must needs dull the Auditory; quo minus mirum est, auditorum intentio languescit.

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