An humble apology for non-conformists with modest and serious reflections on the Friendly debate…

The Morning Service according to the Common Prayer-Book being so long, they thought a Sermon might be better spared in the morning than in the afternoon.

Quest. Although preaching in the beginning of the planting the Christian Religion might be necessary, yet is it so in these days?

Answ. Preaching serves not only to inform the Understanding, but to excite and awaken the Affections, and to bring to remembrance what we have been taught before. Paul planted, and Apollos watered even there where the Apostle Paul had first planted. A good Stomach can digest two Meals a day, and why may not a Soul of a healthful constitution have two Meals a Week. I believe the Christians in Russia have never the fatter Souls for going in lean Pastures, for two Meals, I mean two Sermons a year.

Answ. Preaching serves not onely to inform the Understanding, but to excite and awaken the Affections, and to bring to remembrance what we have been taught before. Paul planted, and Apollos watered even there where the Apostle Paul had first planted. A good Stomach can digest two Meals a day, and why may not a Soul of a healthful constitution have two Meals a Week. I believe the Christians in Russia have never the fatter Souls for going in lean Pastures, for two Meals, I mean two Sermons a year.