SOme few days ago I happened to see a Book, called, A second Vindication of the Church of Scotland, where, among other Papers bound together, I found a Vindication of the late Assembly, from the Lies and Calumnious Aspersions of a pitiful Pamphlet, called, An Historical relation of the late Presbyterian General Assembly;
some few days ago I happened to see a Book, called, A second Vindication of the Church of Scotland, where, among other Papers bound together, I found a Vindication of the late Assembly, from the Lies and Calumnious Aspersions of a pitiful Pamphlet, called, an Historical Relation of the late Presbyterian General Assembly;
In the which Vindication, as I was glancing through several Passages, there occurred something anent Mr. Clark, or rather nothing anent Mr. Clark, with respect to his Vindication (saving that the Author says, Mr. Clark is able to defend himself) though he comes under the lash of the railing Relator,
In the which Vindication, as I was glancing through several Passages, there occurred something anent Mr. Clark, or rather nothing anent Mr. Clark, with respect to his Vindication (Saving that the Author Says, Mr. Clark is able to defend himself) though he comes under the lash of the railing Relator,
and considered that my Friend Mr. Clark alone is refused the benefit of the foresaid Vindication, I forced my Pen to drop these following Lines of Supplement thereto.
and considered that my Friend Mr. Clark alone is refused the benefit of the foresaid Vindication, I forced my Pen to drop these following Lines of Supplement thereto.
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There is moreover another particular, that my mind prompts me to Vindicat, viz. The silly feckless Fetch that the witty Relator makes to disparage Presbyterial Government,
There is moreover Another particular, that my mind prompts me to Vindicates, viz. The silly feckless Fetch that the witty Relator makes to disparage Presbyterial Government,
and the reason why I take upon me to touch this Point is, in regard I have had perhaps more occasion to know the mystery of the Trade of Books than the Relator,
and the reason why I take upon me to touch this Point is, in regard I have had perhaps more occasion to know the mystery of the Trade of Books than the Relator,
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Pag: 49. says he ▪ The Trade of Books is fallen so low, since the Presbyterian Reign was set up, that our Stationers are thinking, either to quite their Employments,
Page: 49. Says he ▪ The Trade of Books is fallen so low, since the Presbyterian Reign was Set up, that our Stationers Are thinking, either to quite their Employments,
Now as to this Alledgance of the decay of the Trade of Books, one Cause that our Relator mentions is, the Episcopal are not in Circumstances for buying,
Now as to this Allegiance of the decay of the Trade of Books, one Cause that our Relator mentions is, the Episcopal Are not in circumstances for buying,
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for when I happened to offer him two pence for the Westminsters Assemblies Confession of Faith in Quarto stitched, besides my expectation he took me at my word,
for when I happened to offer him two pence for the Westminsters Assemblies Confessi of Faith in Quarto stitched, beside my expectation he took me At my word,
Another Consideration here is, it may be these Stationers of the Relator's acquaintance that he means of, are chiefly furnished with such Books as peculiarly suit the Episcopal Gust and Genius, such as High flowen-holy-days - Sermons, composed and fitted for Pasch, Yule, and such high-times;
another Consideration Here is, it may be these Stationers of the Relator's acquaintance that he means of, Are chiefly furnished with such Books as peculiarly suit the Episcopal Gust and Genius, such as High flowen-holy-days - Sermons, composed and fitted for Pasch, Yule, and such high-times;
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and I am also apt to believe, it must be only some Killicranky Stationers (to use the new fashioned word) that the Relator means, with whom happly Presbyterians has not much converse or commerce;
and I am also apt to believe, it must be only Some Killicranky Stationers (to use the new fashioned word) that the Relator means, with whom haply Presbyterians has not much converse or commerce;
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he cannot surely mean all Stationers, and the ground of my guess is, he himself tells us, Pag. 60, That George Mosman the ( Presbyterian ) Stationer has so good a Trade, that hereby he is become fat every way;
he cannot surely mean all Stationers, and the ground of my guess is, he himself tells us, Page 60, That George Mosman the (Presbyterian) Stationer has so good a Trade, that hereby he is become fat every Way;
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I will not multiply here, but only close with this one Reason more, why I think there may be some ground for Stationers to complain of the decay of their Trade,
I will not multiply Here, but only close with this one Reason more, why I think there may be Some ground for Stationers to complain of the decay of their Trade,
The other Cause that the Relator gives of the decay of the Stationers Trade, is, Presbyterians crave no other Books than Durham, Dickson, Hutcheson, Dyer, Gray, which is so bairnly a conceit, that it deserves not any serious consideration,
The other Cause that the Relator gives of the decay of the Stationers Trade, is, Presbyterians crave no other Books than Durham, Dickson, Hutcheson, Dyer, Grey, which is so bairnly a conceit, that it deserves not any serious consideration,
but I wonder if this ratling Relator, has seen all Presbyterians Libraries, or if ever he saw any one Ministers Library made up of no other Books than these he speaks of,
but I wonder if this rattling Relator, has seen all Presbyterians Libraries, or if ever he saw any one Ministers Library made up of no other Books than these he speaks of,
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and I have also seen both of them having Durham, Dickson, Hutcheson, Dyer and Gray; and both better and wiser men than he or I either, will say, that as to the Subjects they respectively handle, no man can be Master of better Books, whatever this Sciolist prat.
and I have also seen both of them having Durham, Dickson, Hutcheson, Dyer and Grey; and both better and Wiser men than he or I either, will say, that as to the Subject's they respectively handle, no man can be Master of better Books, whatever this Sciolist prat.
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As for Mr. Clark's Sermon, that this Invidious Relator speaks so diminutively, and contemptuously of, the story of it is to be seen, Pag. 50. where he tells us, it was a Sermon ad Clerum, but on what ground this learned Clerk gives Mr. Clark 's Sermon this witty Motto, I cannot Divine,
As for Mr. Clark's Sermon, that this Invidious Relator speaks so diminutively, and contemptuously of, the story of it is to be seen, Page 50. where he tells us, it was a Sermon ad Clerum, but on what ground this learned Clerk gives Mr. Clark is Sermon this witty Motto, I cannot Divine,
except it may be some of the Episcopal Scouts in disguise, were present when it was preached, who after the Popish Dialect, stick not to appropriat to themselves the peculiar Title of the Clergy,
except it may be Some of the Episcopal Scouts in disguise, were present when it was preached, who After the Popish Dialect, stick not to appropriat to themselves the peculiar Title of the Clergy,
for what if the Authentick Copy had, a Sermon adversus Clerum, the tender-hearted Relator sympathizing so far with the Deposition of his dear Godly Brother as thereby to be stricken into a pannick fear,
for what if the Authentic Copy had, a Sermon Adversus Clerum, the tender-hearted Relator sympathizing so Far with the Deposition of his dear Godly Brother as thereby to be stricken into a panic Fear,
least this kind of Treatment, was but a frightful fore-runner of more of the like Adversus Clerum. Ibid. He tells us, That this Sermon was preached at the deposing of the Parson of Auldhamstocks, where the Historian fails in the truth of his Relation,
lest this kind of Treatment, was but a frightful forerunner of more of the like Adversus Clerum. Ibid He tells us, That this Sermon was preached At the deposing of the Parson of Auldhamstocks, where the Historian fails in the truth of his Relation,
for the above designed Parson that he means by, some days before the preaching of the said Sermon, had the Sentence of Deposition, actually and judicially passed upon him by the Presbytry,
for the above designed Parson that he means by, Some days before the preaching of the said Sermon, had the Sentence of Deposition, actually and judicially passed upon him by the Presbytery,
and the occasion of Mr. Clark 's preaching, was only to make intimation to the Paroch of Auldhamstocks, of the said Presbyterial Sentence, he being ordered by the Presbytry so to do;
and the occasion of Mr. Clark is preaching, was only to make intimation to the Paroch of Auldhamstocks, of the said Presbyterial Sentence, he being ordered by the Presbytery so to do;
next he comes to give his wonted beggarly Epithets to the said Sermon, telling, There never appeared a more silly and empty Discourse, but I hope these vain words will have small weight,
next he comes to give his wonted beggarly Epithets to the said Sermon, telling, There never appeared a more silly and empty Discourse, but I hope these vain words will have small weight,
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for it is evident throughout his Narrative, that with the same common stile, he also lashes others, of known undoubted Reputation, for Learning, Sense and Eloquence.
for it is evident throughout his Narrative, that with the same Common style, he also Lashes Others, of known undoubted Reputation, for Learning, Sense and Eloquence.
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Hence pag: 19. He calls Doctor Rule 's Representation of the Principles and Practices of Presbyterians, a weak empty Paper, full of contradictions, wherein Scripture is grossely wrested, &c. And pag: 18. He calls Mr. Simson 's Sermon Presbyterian stuff course enough; But not to instance more particulars, there is, pag: 34. A general Passage of all the Sermons preached before the Commissioner, They were, says he, very nauseating to all rational persons, miserably flat and dull;
Hence page: 19. He calls Doctor Rule is Representation of the Principles and Practices of Presbyterians, a weak empty Paper, full of contradictions, wherein Scripture is grossly wrested, etc. And page: 18. He calls Mr. Simson is Sermon Presbyterian stuff course enough; But not to instance more particulars, there is, page: 34. A general Passage of all the Sermons preached before the Commissioner, They were, Says he, very nauseating to all rational Persons, miserably flat and dull;
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but that it may appear how Nonsensical, Light and Loose this Relator is, in what he vomits up so lavishly, I think it not unworthy of observance, that from his own mouth it is clear, his foul-mouthed Epithets and Nicknames, are rather maliciously invented,
but that it may appear how Nonsensical, Light and Lose this Relator is, in what he vomits up so lavishly, I think it not unworthy of observance, that from his own Mouth it is clear, his Foulmouthed Epithets and Nicknames, Are rather maliciously invented,
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So if he miscalls and reproaches Sermons, only upon what others say, without his own reading or hearing, I think no sober Judicious Man will readily regard what such a loose raving Writer says;
So if he miscalls and Reproaches Sermons, only upon what Others say, without his own reading or hearing, I think no Sobrium Judicious Man will readily regard what such a lose raving Writer Says;
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What needs him say, it was said so? When the very Title-Page of the said Sermon (if he had but seen it) reads expresly in these words, Preached on the occasion of the Intimation of a Sentence of Deposition, &c. And seing he writes so loosely anent Mr. Clark's Sermon, it may be warrantably supposed, that he is but a raving Romantick Scribler in other things too, which he groundlesly and falsely Relates;
What needs him say, it was said so? When the very Title-Page of the said Sermon (if he had but seen it) reads expressly in these words, Preached on the occasion of the Intimation of a Sentence of Deposition, etc. And sing he writes so loosely anent Mr. Clark's Sermon, it may be warrantably supposed, that he is but a raving Romantic Scribbler in other things too, which he groundlessly and falsely Relates;
Another thing he says to the disgracing of Mr. Clark's Sermon (as he misconceives) is by telling, It was even far below Mr. Andrew Gray's Sermons; whereby I think indeed Mr. Clark is more obliged to the Relator than he is aware,
another thing he Says to the disgracing of Mr. Clark's Sermon (as he misconceives) is by telling, It was even Far below Mr. Andrew Gray's Sermons; whereby I think indeed Mr. Clark is more obliged to the Relator than he is aware,
but will readily give their Verdict of them, to be Excellent, Spiritual and Savory, so that though Mr. Clark's Sermon may be below Mr. Gray 's (which I believe he will easily grant himself) yet if in any tollerable degree it comes near to be like them, I think, pro tanto, it is to be prized and worthy of acceptation.
but will readily give their Verdict of them, to be Excellent, Spiritual and Savory, so that though Mr. Clark's Sermon may be below Mr. Grey is (which I believe he will Easily grant himself) yet if in any tolerable degree it comes near to be like them, I think, Pro tanto, it is to be prized and worthy of acceptation.
In the next place he tells us, the very Presbyterians were ashamed of it, I believe I have had as much occasion to Converse among Presbyterians as the Relator,
In the next place he tells us, the very Presbyterians were ashamed of it, I believe I have had as much occasion to Converse among Presbyterians as the Relator,
and also have accidentally heard some vent their Sentiments anent the said Sermon, yet I never heard or observed any of them express in the least, what imported a shadow of semblance to what is said, (by this time I understand this mans Tongue is no Slander) but whether or not there be any thing in Mr. Clark 's Sermon, that either he,
and also have accidentally herd Some vent their Sentiments anent the said Sermon, yet I never herd or observed any of them express in the least, what imported a shadow of semblance to what is said, (by this time I understand this men Tongue is no Slander) but whither or not there be any thing in Mr. Clark is Sermon, that either he,
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but I dare say, if there had been any thing in the said Sermon that might be Carped at or justly Censured, the Relator would not have neglected to set off the same with a noise and thunder of insulting triumphal Reflections,
but I Dare say, if there had been any thing in the said Sermon that might be Carped At or justly Censured, the Relator would not have neglected to Set off the same with a noise and thunder of insulting triumphal Reflections,
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or the least Passage that can be quarrelled, by which unfair, disingenuous, and injurious Dealing, he is certainly a matter of Reproach to his Party, whoever he be,
or the least Passage that can be quarreled, by which unfair, disingenuous, and injurious Dealing, he is Certainly a matter of Reproach to his Party, whoever he be,
but though he were guilty of no more but the false Calumnies and Forgeries, where with his ridiculous Pamphlet is stuffed full, 'tis enough to make him infamous and odious among judicious and honest Men;
but though he were guilty of no more but the false Calumnies and Forgeries, where with his ridiculous Pamphlet is stuffed full, it's enough to make him infamous and odious among judicious and honest Men;
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and therefore he hath industriously Printed and Dispersed his Fables and Romances among Strangers, who•ly not in the way of being undeceived of his clandestine Mis-representations;
and Therefore he hath industriously Printed and Dispersed his Fables and Romances among Strangers, who•ly not in the Way of being undeceived of his clandestine Misrepresentations;
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but we use to say, Veritas non petit angulos, and I am sorry (for I owne that I am very much obliged to the English) that this Relator has given occasion to say, Falsitas petit Anglos, for our Scots Lies-Mongers pack them to England to Vend their Sophisticat Wares,
but we use to say, Veritas non petit angulos, and I am sorry (for I own that I am very much obliged to the English) that this Relator has given occasion to say, Falsitas petit Anglos, for our Scots Lies-Mongers pack them to England to Vend their Sophisticate Wares,
and good evil, &c. As to what this Historian says of my Lord Crafurd and the Printer, I perfectly know Mr. Clark 's knowledge herein, who has had the honour to be with my Lord Crafurd, and also occasion to be with the Printer several times since the said Sermon came to light,
and good evil, etc. As to what this Historian Says of my Lord Craufurd and the Printer, I perfectly know Mr. Clark is knowledge herein, who has had the honour to be with my Lord Craufurd, and also occasion to be with the Printer several times since the said Sermon Come to Light,
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He concludes at length, (for it seems he hath designedly and industriously enlarged against Mr. Clark ) 'tis believed he shewed all the Learning and Eloquence he was master of in this Sermon;
He concludes At length, (for it seems he hath designedly and industriously enlarged against Mr. Clark) it's believed he showed all the Learning and Eloquence he was master of in this Sermon;
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but I believe that godly Ministers who project the Conversion of Souls to Christ, are not much studious or perplexed, to make an Ostentation of Humane Learning,
but I believe that godly Ministers who project the Conversion of Souls to christ, Are not much studious or perplexed, to make an Ostentation of Humane Learning,
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or Busk their Discourses with the Gauderies of Rhetorick or Romantick Strains, but rather according to the simplicity of the Gospel of Christ, humbly and plainly preach Christ to the poor and ignorant,
or Busk their Discourses with the Gauderies of Rhetoric or Romantic Strains, but rather according to the simplicity of the Gospel of christ, humbly and plainly preach christ to the poor and ignorant,
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and that it appears his Learning is not great, Pag. 19. yea, and he tells us in general of all Presbyterians, Pag. 49. that Learning is not the Talent of a Presbyterian.
and that it appears his Learning is not great, Page 19. yea, and he tells us in general of all Presbyterians, Page 49. that Learning is not the Talon of a Presbyterian.
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but this I may confidently aver of him, that he declares himself sufficiently guilty of that peice of Diabolical Learning that Jeremiah speaks of, Cap. 9. ver. 5. — They will not speak the truth, they have taught their tongue to speak lies —.
but this I may confidently aver of him, that he declares himself sufficiently guilty of that piece of Diabolical Learning that Jeremiah speaks of, Cap. 9. ver. 5. — They will not speak the truth, they have taught their tongue to speak lies —.
