FORMULARIES.

"According to thy promises declared unto mankind, in Christ Jesus our Lord." General Confession.

"O God, whose blessed Son was manifested, that he might destroy the works of the devil." Collect, Sixth Sunday after Epiphany.

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Almighty God, who through thine only begotten Son Jesus Christ, hast overcome death and opened to us the gate of everlasting life." Collect, Easter Day.

"Almighty Father, who hast given thine only Son, to die for our sins, and to rise again for our justification." Collect, First Sunday after Easter.

"In remembrance of his meritorious cross and passion, whereby alone we obtain remission of our sins, and are made partakers of the kingdom of heaven." Exhort. before Lord's Supper.

"Make thee know and feel, that there is no other name under heaven given to man, in whom, and through whom, thou mayest receive health and salvation, but only the name of our Lord Jesus Christ."

"O Saviour of the world, who by thy cross and precious blood hast redeemed us, save us, and help us, we humbly beseech thee, O Lord.” Visitation of the Sick.

THE EXCELLENCY

OF THE

ESTABLISHED CHURCH,

BRIEFLY CONSIDERED,

AS CONNECTED WITH

HER LITURGY AND FORMULARIES;

WITH

A CAUTION

TO THOSE WHO WOULD ATTEMPT TO ALTER,

UNDER COLOUR OF IMPROVING THEM:

IN A LETTER

ΤΟ

THE REV. PETER ROE.

THE EXCELLENCY

OF THE

ESTABLISHED CHURCH,

&c. &c.

MY DEAR SIR,

As you expressed a wish that I should communicate to you, my sentiments concerning the excellencies of the Church of England, in the primitive and apostolic simplicity of her constitution and services; and the danger to be apprehended from any innovation on that simplicity, or departure from it; I shall cheerfully comply with your request.

I am well convinced, that the more the character and principles of the United Church of England and Ireland are investigated and known, the higher she will rise in the estimation of every impartial and candid enquirer; while even some good men, who feel that they cannot conscientiously join in her communion, will, notwithstanding, "wish her good luck in the name