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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
Modern spelling is a reading aid: the words are the author’s, only the spelling is modernized. Original shows the page as printed, with the transcription marks.
This Liturgy is the most excellent means to preserve the truth of Christian and Reformed Religion, 1it is necessary for the holy harmony and sweet communion of all Christians, mightily conduceth to the salvation and edification of the meaner sort of people; the Christian Religion cannot easily be planted, nor thrive among the Country or common people without a settled constant Liturgy imposed and used; nor can the Reformed part of Religion be preserved in England to any flourishing degree, without the Liturgy be maintained, as the firm and most impregnable Bulwark against Romish Superstition; upon the Liturgy dependeth the peace and unity of this Church, as much as the House did on its Pillars which Sampson pulled down: The Liturgy is the only bond of Loyalty, Love, and Duty to Sovereign Majesty, the only Basis of Glory, Charity, Unity, Safety, Reformation, and true Religion; that in the variation of the Liturgy, England must shake hands with all these. And much more to this purpose; in which, if he say true, we must cast off Confessions of Faith, cease from Catechising, silence Preaching, suspend Statutes, slight Sacraments, receive and read the Service-book the Ark of Gods presence, assurance of Salvation, all in all of Piety and Morality; Almighty instrument to convince of sin, convert to God, conjoin to the Church, confirm against Error, and conduct to Glory. It is, sure, time and reason this holy Book be placed on the Altar, handled and opened by the Priest, only, with no less reverence than the Jews Torah, or Papists Mass-Book; or rather cast out of the Church with indignation.
This Liturgy is the most excellent means to preserve the truth of Christian and Reformed Religion, 1it is necessary for the holy harmony and sweet communiou of all Christians, mightily conduceth to the salvation and edification of the meaner sort of people; the Christian Religion cannot easily be planted, nor thrive among the Countrey or common people without a setled constant Liturgy imposed and used; nor can the Reformed part of Religion be preserved in England to any flourishing degree, without the Liturgy be maintained, as the firm and most impregnable Bulwark against Romish Superstition; upon the Liturgy dependeth the peace and unity of this Church, as much as the House did on its Pillars which Sampson pulled down: The Liturgy is the only bond of Loyalty, Love, and Duty to Soveraign Majesty, the only Basis of Glory, Charity, Ʋnity, Safety, Reformation, and true Religion; that in the variation of the Liturgy, England must shake hands with all these. And much more to this purpose; in which, if he say true, we must cast off Confessions of Faith, cease from Catechising, silence Preaching, suspend Statutes, slight Sacraments, receive and read the Servicebook the Ark of Gods presence, assurance of Salvation, all in all of Piety and Morality; Almighty instrument to convince of sin, convert to God, conjoyn to the Church, confirm against Error, and conduct to Glory. It is, sure, time and reason this holy Book be placed on the Altar, handled and opened by the Priest, only, with no less reverence than the Jews Thorah, or Papists Mass-Book; or rather cast out of the Church with indignation.