Wiltshire meeting on the Roman Catholic claims; held at the Devizes, Jan. 27th, 1813 |
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... the House meant to do in the business they really knew not - that what would be the result of their judgment they had no means of ascer- taining but that nothing which the House of Commons could possibly do would they agree to . This 7.
... the House meant to do in the business they really knew not - that what would be the result of their judgment they had no means of ascer- taining but that nothing which the House of Commons could possibly do would they agree to . This 7.
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... mean to state to them , that because these great men were agreed in this opinion , they were there- fore to be precluded from all discussion on the subject ; but at least it was a strong reason for , them to be cautious , and weigh well ...
... mean to state to them , that because these great men were agreed in this opinion , they were there- fore to be precluded from all discussion on the subject ; but at least it was a strong reason for , them to be cautious , and weigh well ...
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... means of what , that real enemy of our church and state , Bonaparte , had been driven back by the great country which he had dared to invade . It was well known that there existed in Russia a Greek church , in opposition to the church ...
... means of what , that real enemy of our church and state , Bonaparte , had been driven back by the great country which he had dared to invade . It was well known that there existed in Russia a Greek church , in opposition to the church ...
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... mean to enter at length into the ques- tion he hoped they would excuse him . He saw arranged against him a phalanx of talents . In one word , the fear which he had was the supremacy of the Pope . He did not feel encou- raged to go on by ...
... mean to enter at length into the ques- tion he hoped they would excuse him . He saw arranged against him a phalanx of talents . In one word , the fear which he had was the supremacy of the Pope . He did not feel encou- raged to go on by ...
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... means of ensuring the enjoyment of what was nominally granted to them . - Ex- clusions were contrary to the spirit of the British constitution , not only as it was written on parchment or recorded in public acts , but as it was engraven ...
... means of ensuring the enjoyment of what was nominally granted to them . - Ex- clusions were contrary to the spirit of the British constitution , not only as it was written on parchment or recorded in public acts , but as it was engraven ...
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Page 11 - Protestants ; hereby utterly renouncing and abjuring any obedience or allegiance unto any other person claiming or pretending a right to the Crown of these Realms. And I do swear, That I do reject and detest as...
Page 11 - An Act for the further Limitation of the Crown, and better securing the Rights and Liberties of the Subject...
Page 24 - I, AB, do solemnly and sincerely, in the presence of God, profess, testify, and declare, that I do believe, that, in the Sacrament of the Lord's Supper, there is not any transubstantiation of the elements of bread and wine into the body and blood of Christ, at or after the consecration thereof by any person whatsoever...
Page 11 - Attempts whatever which shall be made against his Person, Crown or Dignity ; and I will do my utmost endeavour to disclose and make known to His Majesty, His Heirs and Successors, all Treasons and traitorous Conspiracies, which may be formed against Him or Them...
Page 24 - AB, do solemnly and sincerely, in the presence of God, profess, testify and declare that I do believe that in the Sacrament of the Lord's Supper there is not any transubstantiation of the elements of bread and wine into the body and blood of Christ, at or after the consecration thereof by any person whatsoever ; and that the invocation or adoration of the Virgin Mary, or any other saint, and the sacrifice of Mass, as they are now used in the Church of Rome, are superstitious and idolatrous.
Page 14 - I further declare, that I do not believe that any sin whatsoever committed by me can be forgiven at the mere will of any Pope, or of any priest, or of any person or persons whatsoever ; but that sincere sorrow for past sins, a firm and sincere resolution to avoid future guilt, and to atone to God, are previous and indispensable requisites to establish a well-founded expectation of forgiveness...
Page 12 - I am or can be acquitted before God or man or absolved of this declaration or any part thereof, although the Pope or any other person or persons or power whatsoever should dispense with or annul the same, or declare that it was null and void from the beginning.
Page 14 - I do hereby disclaim, disavow, and solemnly abjure any intention to subvert the present church establishment, for the purpose of substituting a Catholic establishment in its stead; and I do solemnly swear, that I will not exercise any privilege to which I am or may become entitled, to disturb and weaken the Protestant religion, and Protestant government in this kingdom. So help me God.
Page 12 - I do renounce, reject, and abjure the opinion, that princes excommunicated by the Pope and council, or by any authority of the See of Rome, or by any authority whatsoever, may be deposed or murdered by their subjects, or any person whatsoever...
Page 13 - I believe, that no act in itself unjust, immoral, or wicked, can ever be justified or excused by or under pretence or colour, that it was done either for the good of the church, or in obedience to any ecclesiastical power whatsoever.