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    imparity far the practice , the gratuitous solemnity of ^ qoodern ordination cannot be considered as a case parallel with that of a positive observance , to the time and occasion of the

    institution of . which we can immediately xeler , and qizote the very words of the f ormula . J 3 ut even in regard to that very institution ,, has it been found so y . ery easy and practicable a task to eradicate from the minds of men * and

    even of rational Christians , the varied and debasing superstitions into which that simple rite has degenerated , as to banish all jealousy about the introduction of unauthorized rites and prac ^ pes ? I do not think so .

    Mr . B . represents the positive advantages and utility of ordination services ( when definitely stated ) to con-3151 ia ob t ^ iuiiig tlie prayers of the ministers for the Divine blessing upon the newly-formed union between the

    congregation and the minister , and the t > e $ efit of their advice and exhorta * . tia » s . In this manner , the minister is represented tp be recog-nized , the union consecrated , and the mutual connexion solemnized .

    I grant that the fervent and affectionate p ^ rayprs of the church at BoLtori , when JVlr . B . ' a real ordination ^ took place , that is , when he was ap ^ - pointed ipinister , would have availed . jjmch , and that a very unexceptionable scriptural authority could have been alleged for such a mode of

    proceeding ; but why * it should have been ^ thought that the prayers of distant ministers and the whole parade of an ordination service , would have proved of greater efficacy to draw down the . blessing of the almighty and benevolent Father , on the connexion lately formed between the parties , j confess I am completely at a loss to know .

    As to advice . If any particular advice respecting any particular difficulty be referred to , I do not think that such a thing was contemplated b y any of the parties . If general advice respecting the duties of a Christian minister be regarded , there is M -im-wwrn , * AAi&Mtu UV * - * V * * VfcM * t * - % XyX * % ja > Jg \* SA VS * E *

    p enough of such advice already on record ; an acquaintance with them is a necessary qualification for a candidate , and , judging from Mr . B . ' s answer tp the questions , ( p . 25 , ) he did not by any means stand in need of such general advice and exhortation . ¦

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    In concluding , it gives me great pleasure to acknowledge the good temper and urbanity of Mr . Baker ' s answer to my first communication on the present topic , and to assure both our nearer and more distant friends

    that I oppose the practice in question on principle , but wilh perfect . good * will towards those who differ from me ; and , that I jr » ay not appear to avail myself of anonymous

    concealment for advaaciag any thing witb improper freedom m severity , concerning die opinions or conduct of my much-respected brethren , I lay aside the < lisgui&e of Ryais Cq ^ gnus , and subscribe my vesd name . WILLIAM JOHNS .

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    2 $ f £ : . , Mm * . & **? entog . in Ue Metropolis .

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    Sir , IHE AR a report of a new College * r University in the j » etropoli 9 , whieh shall be open to all ; and , in common

    with all that desire the improvement of the species , I j ^ yi ^ h well to Jhe de-$ igr ^ though I few $ he i ^» ene ^ of the Church is too preponderant to aljovvof such an eetablishaient , with the usual University powers an 4 privileges . Bat it occurs £ o ioe $ ty * t ,

    without pariiainentary pr royal ^ oction ^ which it might be difficult fit present to obtain , there mi ^ lit easily be found * ed , not only in the metropolis , but likewise in all large towns , liberal schools , where the children of the middle classes might receive , on mo *

    derate terms , a complete education . A Joint-Stock Company might be formed in each place for this purpose , and would , indeed , be necessary , as the expense of commodious buildings would be considerable , and there would be some little risk in tke first

    formation of the Institutions . My idea is , that the instruction ia these schools should be various , ami suited to all classes that cat } afford to pay for a good education , \> n % that in every department the education sho ^ W be complete .

    The plap would probably erpbrace lectures on thp several branches of natural philosophy and of literature ; and it would be perfect if it provided for classes of pupils at s * more advanced age , whose education may have been neglected , but who would be able and vyilling- to spare m hour in tlie

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  • Monthly Repository (1806-1838) and Unitarian Chronicle (1832-1833), May 2, 1825, page 284, in the Nineteenth-Century Serials Edition (2008; 2018) ncse-os.kdl.kcl.ac.uk/periodicals/mruc/issues/vm2-ncseproduct2536/page/28/