So that, between both parties, our transcendant
Liturgy remains like an ancient Greek temple, a monumental proof of the
architectural genius of an age long departed, when there were giants in
the land.
Ib. p. 337.
As I was proceeding, Bishop Morley interrupted me according to his
manner, with vehemency crying out * * The Bishop interrupted me again
* * I attempted to speak, and still he interrupted me * * Bishop
Morley went on, talking louder than I, &c.
The Bishops appear to have behaved insolently enough. Safe in their
knowledge of Charles's inclinations, they laughed in their sleeves at
his commission. Their best answer would have been to have pressed the
anti-impositionists with their utter forgetfulness of the possible, nay,
very probable differences of opinion between the ministers and their
congregations. A vain minister might disgust a sober congregation with
his 'extempore' prayers, or his open contempt of their kneeling at the
Sacrament, and the like. Yet by what right if he acts only as an
individual? And then what an endless source of disputes and preferences
of this minister or of that!
Ib. p. 341.
The paper offered by Bishop Cosins.
1. That the question may be put to the managers of the division,
Whether there be anything in the doctrine, or discipline, or the
Common Prayer, or ceremonies, contrary to the word of God; and if
they can make any such appear; let them be satisfied.
2.
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