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An humble apology for non-conformists with modest and serious reflections on the Friendly debate…
An humble apology for non-conformists with modest and serious reflections on the Friendly debate and the continuation thereof / by a lover of truth and peace.
S.l. : s.n., 1669
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.
In brief, the Presbyterians disclaim Separation; they are willing to have Union and Communion with the Church of England, upon Christian and friendly Terms: And they desire the like Liberty and Toleration from the Bishops, that they were willing and ready to have showed to their Brethren of the Congregational Way: Yea, they would bless God and our Governors, if they might have the like Favours and Liberties that Dr. Gunning, Dr. Wild, Dr. Hide, and others the Now-Conformists had in former times.
In brief, the Presbyterians disclaim Separation; they are willing to have Union and Communion with the Church of England, upon Christian and friendly Terms: And they desire the like Liberty and Toleration from the Bishops, that they were willing and ready to have shewed to their Brethren of the Congregational Way: Yea, they would bless God and our Governours, if they might have the like Favours and Liberties that Dr. Gunning, Dr. Wild, Dr. Hide, and others the Now-Conformists had in former times.
Quest. If the Presbyterians are willing to conform to a Liturgy, and to this Liturgy when sufficiently corrected; yet what hopes is there that ever there should be any Alteration or Reformation of it, which will satisfy or please them, so as to use it?
Quest. If the Presbyterians are willing to conform to a Liturgy, and to this Liturgy when sufficiently corrected; yet what hopes is there that ever there should be any Alteration or Reformation of it, which will satisfie or please them, so as to use it?
Answ. Yes, there is such a draught already made, to the great content of the chief of the Presbyterians; and this done by three Reverend persons, all Conformists: And which I hope may be produced, when ever Authority shall please to command it.