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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.
Quest. Did not the Presbyterians wholly lay aside the use of the Lords Supper? And was it not for want of Ruling Elders?
Answ. They celebrated the Lords Supper in London, and that too in some Churches, once a Month; and frequently at Oxford; and I suppose in many other places: Possibly the expectation of a settlement might hinder the Administration of that Ordinance for a time in many places. Bur I knew a Parish where it was a long time disused, though desired, because the Parishioners did not provide (though oft urged unto ⟨p. 143⟩it by the Minister) decent and necessary Utensils for the Celebration of it.
Answ. They celebrated the Lords Supper in London, and that too in some Churches, once a Month; and frequently at Oxford; and I suppose in many other places: Possibly the expectation of a settlement might hinder the Administration of that Ordinance for a time in many places. Bur I knew a Parish where it was a long time disused, though desired, because the Parishoners did not provide (though oft urged unto ⟨p. 143⟩it by the Minister) decent and necessary Utensils for the Celebration of it.
Quest. Do the Nonconformists decry all use of Reason in Theology?