that they are written with all due consideration towards those who unhappily dissent from us, I entertain much hope that they will meet with the approbation of the Members of the Establishment. To you, Sir, as the watchful and unwearied Champion of the Institutions of the country in Church and State, I take the liberty of dedicating them, though without permission; and craving for them your notice and protection, I have the honour to subscribe myself, with the greatest respect, Your most obedient humble servant, Nov. 2, 1827. THE AUTHOR. OBSERVATIONS, &c. THE feelings of the English nation are, as they ought to be, universally in favour of liberty of conscience in matters of religion: and in offering the following observations to the public on the subject of the proposed alteration of the Marriage Law for the relief of certain Dissenters, "who deny the doctrine of the Trinity," I do conscientiously declare, that they are made in a sincere spirit of toleration towards all who differ from us, although they are confessedly prompted by deep anxiety for the support of the doctrines, interests, and welfare of the Church of which I am a minister. In cases only, where the interests of the state are immediately involved, would I render a participation in our Church Services an incumbent qualification, or a subscription to the Creed of the National Church necessary. And I am decidedly of opinion, that to force persons, "who deny the doctrine of the Tri OBSERVATIONS 5.4.1827. ON THE BILL NOW BEFORE PARLIAMENT, FOR REGULATING THE Marriages of Dissenters, WHO DENY THE DOCTRINE OF THE TRINITY. BY THE REV. PHILIP LE GEYT, VICAR OF MARDEN, KENT; And Author of "Thoughts on the Co-operation of the Laity with the Ministry in Support of religious Institutions," &c. LONDON: PRINTED FOR C. & J. RIVINGTON, ST. PAUL'S CHURCH-YARD, AND WATERLOO-PLACE, PALL-MALL. 1827. |