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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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Have we been true to our King in that part which concerned Him, and must we not be true to the King of Kings in that which concerns him, having the same Obligation? I am sure we ought to be; else, as we charged some men ⟨p. 3⟩with perjury in respect of our King; others, yea, God will charge us with perjury in reference to that which concerns Himself.
I had thought the Reduction of Episcopacy, &c. published by that Reverend, Learned, Humble, Holy and Peaceable Bishop, Dr. Usher would have given content to the Bishops, if they were as Gracious, and loved the peace of the Church [though not so learned] as he: Not only Dr. Holesworth; but I heard also Dr. Brownerig, and two more Episcopal Doctors consenting to it; had it pleased the Bishops [as I doubt not but it doth Dr. Reynolds; whom, though I scarce ever saw, I must ever Reverence for his Pious, Gospel-like, and Learned Labours:] I doubt not but it would have pleased our King, it being that Form which moderate men would not have opposed: And had the Liturgy been throughly purged from what is offensive in it, with other prayers added in Scripture-phrase (and not so imposed to take away the use of our gifts in any Ordinance) a strict Law made and prosecuted for ejection of scandalous and insufficient Ministers; Men placed in Government, Orthodox, and acquainted with the Power of Godliness indeed (which His Majesty declares He will promote) An Act established for sanctifying the Sabbath, and other things; for which His Majesty hath excellently declared, the Church had been in a recovering way, blessing the Lord for our Physician, as we have blessed Him, and do bless Him for His Gracious Moderation; His easing us of the Burden of Humane Ceremonies, and what He hath declared concerning tender Consciences.
I had thought the Reduction of Episcopacy, &c. published by that Reverend, Learned, Humble, Holy and Peaceable Bishop, Dr. Ʋsher would have given content to the Bishops, if they were as Gracious, and loved the peace of the Church [though not so learned] as he: Not only Dr. Holesworth; but I heard also Dr. Brownerig, and two more Episcopal Doctors consenting to it; had it pleased the Bishops [as I doubt not but it doth Dr. Reynolds; whom, though I scarce ever saw, I must ever Reverence for his Pious, Gospel-like, and Learned Labours:] I doubt not but it would have pleased our King, it being that Form which moderate men would not have opposed: And had the Liturgy been throughly purged from what is offensive in it, with other prayers added in Scripture-phrase (and not so imposed to take away the use of our gifts in any Ordinance) a strict Law made and prosecuted for ejection of scandalous and insufficient Ministers; Men placed in Government, Orthodox, and acquainted with the Power of Godliness indeed (which His Majesty declares He will promote) An Act established for sanctifying the Sabbath, and other things; for which His Majesty hath excellently declared, the Church had been in a recovering way, blessing the Lord for our Physician, as we have blessed Him, and do bless Him for His Gracious Moderation; His easing us of the Burden of Humane Ceremonies, and what He hath declared concerning tender Consciences.