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 ¬impressive, composed in former times by the most eloquent fathers of her communion, and established by law to give uniformity to public worship. The dignified clergy were distin- guished for their piety and learning, setting an useful example to inferior pastors, which was generally though not always followed. ¬Their Articles of Belief are also published to give a distinct character to their national esta- blishment, which might otherwise be corrupted and degraded by ignorant or designing men. — They were drawn up with great wisdom and moderation in very difficult times, but at some more favourable period they should have been re-considered. — The utmost care ought to be employed in the composition of such a sacred code; and the doctrines it comprehends should be divested of all that is dark and mysterious. Not that such doctrines ought therefore to be rejected when supported by the authority of Scripture, but they should rather be maintained in preaching than rigidly insisted upon as tests. ¬I can- ¬