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The liturgical considerator considered, or, A brief view of Dr. Gauden's considerations touching the…
The liturgical considerator considered, or, A brief view of Dr. Gauden's considerations touching the liturgy of the Church of England wherein the reasons by him produced for imposing the said liturgy upon all, are found to be so weak, his defence of things offensive in it so slight, the arguments against the liturgy by himself afforded, are so strong, that some, who upon His Majesties declaration did incline to the liturgy, are now further from it, by reading his wordy discourse about it : also some reasons humbly rendered, why many ministers, as yet cannot conform to that liturgy, but not out of disloyalty, pride, ingratitude, peevishness, nor schismatical petulancy, as the sarcastical pen of this uncharitable doctor hath published ... / by G.F.The liturgical considerator considered, or, A brief view of Dr. Gauden's considerations touching the liturgy of the Church of England wherein the reasons by him produced for imposing the said liturgy upon all, are found to be so weak, his defence of things offensive in it so slight, the arguments against the liturgy by himselfe afforded, are so strong, that some, who upon His Majesties declaration did incline to the liturgy, are now further from it, by reading his wordy discourse about it : also some reasons humbly rendered, why many ministers, as yet cannot conform to that liturgy, but not out of disloyalty, pride, ingratitude, peevishness, nor schismatical petulancy, as the sarcastical pen of this uncharitable doctor hath published ... / by G.F.
London: printed for Ralph Smith, 1661
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they who talk ⟨image 5⟩or write for Episcopacy of Liturgy, let them declare the meaning and acceptation of their term themselves have made ambiguous; for although I could willingly consent unto a Set-form of public worship, as convenient Crutches for Ministers of weak abilities, who need no less Set-forms of Preaching, even composed Sermons, (for whom, finding Homilies, the constant Concomitant of Liturgies (in this sense) I am apt to think they were at first prepared) yet I conceive this will better advise the Churches care to have more able Ministers, who may not need them, than warrant the imposing either of them on more able men, unto the depriving of the Church of the edifying gift of prayer or preaching; nor do all the Arguments yet produced, conclude for any such prescription, nor can they give the least of satisfaction to a serious spirit, owning the antecedent, but denying the consequence, as unjustly inferred to make a mere clamour in the world; against which, whether there be not Reason with a full answer to all the supposed advantages of such an imposition suggested by-our Antagonist, I refer thee to the consideration of this ensuing Tract. Some Cynthius seems here to pluck me by the ear, and say, Sir, you run too fast, and tell us nothing that is urged for Set-forms of prayer, is sufficient to conclude the imposing of the prefer bed English Service-book; whereas you are to consider it is established by Law, and calls for your obedience; which if you yield not, you are bound to produce your Exceptions by way of Apology, to anticipate the sufferings which impend over your head. To this I briefly answer,
they who talk ⟨image 5⟩or write for Episcopacy of Liturgy, let them declare the meaning and acceptation of their term themselves have made ambiguous; for although I could willingly consent unto a Set-form of publick worship, as convenient Crutches for Ministers of weak abilities, who need no less Set-forms of Preaching, even composed Sermons, (for whom, finding Homilies, the constant Concomitant of Liturgies (in this sense) I am apt to think they were at first prepared) yet I conceive this will better advise the Churches care to have more able Ministers, who may not need them, than warrant the imposing either of them on more able men, unto the depriving of the Church of the edifying gift of prayer or preaching; nor do all the Arguments yet produced, conclude for any such prescription, nor can they give the least of satisfaction to a serious spirit, owning the antecedent, but denying the consequence, as unjustly inferred to make a meer clamour in the world; against which, whether there be not Reason with a full answer to all the supposed advantages of such an imposition suggested by-our Antagonist, I refer thee to the consideration of this ensuing Tract. Some Cynthius seems here to pluck me by the ear, and say, Sir, you run too fast, and tell us nothing that is urged for Set-forms of prayer, is sufficient to conclude the imposing of the prefer bed English Service-book; whereas you are to consider it is established by Law, and calls for your obedience; which if you yield not, you are bound to produce your Exceptions by way of Apology, to anticipate the sufferings which impend over your head. To this I briefly answer,