Maddox - BX9329 M3 1740

[ 47 1 did Method of Proceeding, and a fair Compromife, tho' difapproved by the Puritans and their Hiftorian, that each ihould enjoy his own. Senfe, without fixing it upon the other. "Indeed (fags Mr. Fuller)molt of the p. 7 " Compofers of the Articles had for- " merly been Szferers themfelves, and cannot be Paid in compiling :thefe " Articles (an acceptable Service no " doubt) to offer to Godwhat colt them " nothing, force having paid Imprifon ment, others Exile, all Lofs in their Eftates for this their experimental. ", Knowledge in Religion, which made " them the more merciful and tender ", in ílating thofe Points ; feeing fuch, " who themfelves have been the molt " patient in bearing, will be moft piti- " ful in burthening the Confciences of others." But aswas obferved before, the Difference as to Dorines was not great, and confined chiefly in this, that the Sentiments in the Eftablifhment were more charitable and comprehen- iive; than thofe of the Calvinifis. But fince the Sacrament is mention'd, upon Account of the real Prefence, it may not be *roper to take Notice of another Circumftance attending that Ordinance. It Teems kneeling was en- joir'd, as being thought a Poflure moft proper

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