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

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?

Answ. They use frequently Reasons in their Sermons. Indeed they allow Reason but the second place in Divinity; to Revelation they give the first. Reason and Philosophy they make to be the Handmaids, but Divinity they honour as their Sovereign Lady and Queen. Reason is the Counsellor, but Revelation is the Law-giver. We say the Light of Reason is as the Light of a Glow-Worm, or of a Candle, or (if you will needs have it) as the Light of the Moon; but the Light of Divine Revelation, is as the Light of the Sun, when it shineth in its full strength.