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"God, as the author of Nature and of Grace, does agree perfectly with Himself" - Benjamin Whichcote
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A new print above my desk, to remember the bravery of those who served the Crown at Bunker Hill.
"That memorable Day exhibited a Scene, which crowned British Valour with Laurels of unfading Honour" - Peter Oliver, 'The Origins & Progress of the American Rebellion' (1781).
"That memorable Day exhibited a Scene, which crowned British Valour with Laurels of unfading Honour" - Peter Oliver, 'The Origins & Progress of the American Rebellion' (1781).
On how Francis White - who would be a strong supporter of the ecclesiastical policies of the Personal Rule - denied that "personal succession of bishops" was an "essential mark" of the Church.
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'The Church is named apostolical not because of personal succession of bishops': Francis White, Laud, and the historic succession
In early 1623, Francis White was one of the Church of England divines who took part in a disputation , ordered by James I/VI, with Fisher th...
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May 8, 2026 at 7:12 AM
On how Francis White - who would be a strong supporter of the ecclesiastical policies of the Personal Rule - denied that "personal succession of bishops" was an "essential mark" of the Church.
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From Jeremy Taylor's 'A Discourse of the Liberty of Prophesying' (1646) II.30 - this, I think, is the heart of Taylor's view of the Nicene Creed. Acceptance of its truth, scepticism about Nicene arguments, dislike of the anathema, acknowledgement that this creed preserves peace:
May 8, 2026 at 7:11 AM
From Jeremy Taylor's 'A Discourse of the Liberty of Prophesying' (1646) II.30 - this, I think, is the heart of Taylor's view of the Nicene Creed. Acceptance of its truth, scepticism about Nicene arguments, dislike of the anathema, acknowledgement that this creed preserves peace:
From Jeremy Taylor's 'A Discourse of the Liberty of Prophesying' (1646) II.27 - Taylor here walking a fine line between affirming the Nicene Creed (as "an explication" of the Apostles' Creed) and echoing a Remonstrant preference for "original simplicity":
May 7, 2026 at 6:54 AM
From Jeremy Taylor's 'A Discourse of the Liberty of Prophesying' (1646) II.27 - Taylor here walking a fine line between affirming the Nicene Creed (as "an explication" of the Apostles' Creed) and echoing a Remonstrant preference for "original simplicity":
From Jeremy Taylor's 'A Discourse of the Liberty of Prophesying' (1646) II.26 - Taylor (again echoed in much current writing on the controversy) sees in Constantine's rebuke of both Alexander and Arius the latitude of the pre-Nicene consensus:
May 6, 2026 at 6:51 AM
From Jeremy Taylor's 'A Discourse of the Liberty of Prophesying' (1646) II.26 - Taylor (again echoed in much current writing on the controversy) sees in Constantine's rebuke of both Alexander and Arius the latitude of the pre-Nicene consensus:
From Jeremy Taylor's 'A Discourse of the Liberty of Prophesying' (1646) II.26 - Taylor's account of the controversy between Alexander, bishop of Alexandria, and Arius reads like many recent accounts of the controversy, seeing no settled orthodoxy but what Lewis Ayres calls 1/2
May 5, 2026 at 7:40 AM
From Jeremy Taylor's 'A Discourse of the Liberty of Prophesying' (1646) II.26 - Taylor's account of the controversy between Alexander, bishop of Alexandria, and Arius reads like many recent accounts of the controversy, seeing no settled orthodoxy but what Lewis Ayres calls 1/2
Francis White (Dean of Carlisle, consecrated bishop 1626) in a 1623 debate with Fisher the Jesuit:
"The more learned Iesuites themselues, acknowledge, That Protestants beleeue the reall Presence of Christs Bodie and Blood, in the holy Eucharist; and our Diuines deliuer their 1/2
"The more learned Iesuites themselues, acknowledge, That Protestants beleeue the reall Presence of Christs Bodie and Blood, in the holy Eucharist; and our Diuines deliuer their 1/2
May 4, 2026 at 8:46 PM
Francis White (Dean of Carlisle, consecrated bishop 1626) in a 1623 debate with Fisher the Jesuit:
"The more learned Iesuites themselues, acknowledge, That Protestants beleeue the reall Presence of Christs Bodie and Blood, in the holy Eucharist; and our Diuines deliuer their 1/2
"The more learned Iesuites themselues, acknowledge, That Protestants beleeue the reall Presence of Christs Bodie and Blood, in the holy Eucharist; and our Diuines deliuer their 1/2
From Jeremy Taylor's 'A Discourse of the Liberty of Prophesying' (1646) II.25 - Taylor turns to discussion of the Nicene Creed. Here, I think, is a favourable reference to Grotius and Remonstrant divines who were questioning the necessity of the Nicene defintion:
May 4, 2026 at 8:45 PM
From Jeremy Taylor's 'A Discourse of the Liberty of Prophesying' (1646) II.25 - Taylor turns to discussion of the Nicene Creed. Here, I think, is a favourable reference to Grotius and Remonstrant divines who were questioning the necessity of the Nicene defintion:
From Jeremy Taylor's 'A Discourse of the Liberty of Prophesying' (1646) II.22-23 - discussing the conflict between Cyprian of Carthage and Stephen of Rome over the former re-baptising heretics, Taylor (perhaps surprisingly) suggests the matter was not an article of faith and 1/2
May 1, 2026 at 7:33 AM
From Jeremy Taylor's 'A Discourse of the Liberty of Prophesying' (1646) II.22-23 - discussing the conflict between Cyprian of Carthage and Stephen of Rome over the former re-baptising heretics, Taylor (perhaps surprisingly) suggests the matter was not an article of faith and 1/2
From Jeremy Taylor's 'A Discourse of the Liberty of Prophesying' (1646) II.19 - on how the accusations of heresy against the Quartodecimans, who observed their Easter "modestly, quietly, and without faction", was another patristic example of misusing the term 'heresy':
April 30, 2026 at 6:55 AM
From Jeremy Taylor's 'A Discourse of the Liberty of Prophesying' (1646) II.19 - on how the accusations of heresy against the Quartodecimans, who observed their Easter "modestly, quietly, and without faction", was another patristic example of misusing the term 'heresy':
From Jeremy Taylor's 'A Discourse of the Liberty of Prophesying' (1646) II.17-19 - Taylor criticises the patristic era for using "opinions less necessary" as grounds for accusations of 'heresy'. It is worth noting that recent studies of early Christianity echo Taylor on this.
April 29, 2026 at 7:37 AM
From Jeremy Taylor's 'A Discourse of the Liberty of Prophesying' (1646) II.17-19 - Taylor criticises the patristic era for using "opinions less necessary" as grounds for accusations of 'heresy'. It is worth noting that recent studies of early Christianity echo Taylor on this.
"... the great inheritance of the British Enlightenment"
"Our Declaration of Rights of 1689 was ... the foundation of our constitutional Monarchy"
The King rebuking the neo-Jacobite, anti-Enlightenment postliberals ...
"Our Declaration of Rights of 1689 was ... the foundation of our constitutional Monarchy"
The King rebuking the neo-Jacobite, anti-Enlightenment postliberals ...
April 28, 2026 at 8:11 PM
"... the great inheritance of the British Enlightenment"
"Our Declaration of Rights of 1689 was ... the foundation of our constitutional Monarchy"
The King rebuking the neo-Jacobite, anti-Enlightenment postliberals ...
"Our Declaration of Rights of 1689 was ... the foundation of our constitutional Monarchy"
The King rebuking the neo-Jacobite, anti-Enlightenment postliberals ...
"Chillingworth and Falkland [of the Great Tew Circle] found the writings of the Socinians extremely useful ... In 1646 Henry Hammond [the Episcopalian divine] praised Chillingworth's skill in taking 'balsome' from the Socinian Johannes Volkelius" (p.67f).
April 28, 2026 at 7:03 PM
"Chillingworth and Falkland [of the Great Tew Circle] found the writings of the Socinians extremely useful ... In 1646 Henry Hammond [the Episcopalian divine] praised Chillingworth's skill in taking 'balsome' from the Socinian Johannes Volkelius" (p.67f).
From Jeremy Taylor's 'A Discourse of the Liberty of Prophesying' (1646) II.12 - one "may doubt lawfully" a "system of theology". Questioning such a "system" is not a basis for an accusation of heresy:
April 28, 2026 at 8:18 AM
From Jeremy Taylor's 'A Discourse of the Liberty of Prophesying' (1646) II.12 - one "may doubt lawfully" a "system of theology". Questioning such a "system" is not a basis for an accusation of heresy:
King George VI with FDR, after attending divine service at St. James Episcopal Church in Hyde Park, New York, in 1939. And Queen Elizabeth II attending divine service in Old North Church, Boston, in 1976.
April 27, 2026 at 8:06 PM
King George VI with FDR, after attending divine service at St. James Episcopal Church in Hyde Park, New York, in 1939. And Queen Elizabeth II attending divine service in Old North Church, Boston, in 1976.
On the 27th day of the month at Evening Prayer, Psalm 131:
"I do not exercise myself in great matters : which are too high for me".
From Jeremy Taylor's prayer accompanying this psalm, "our affections weaned from great opinions and love of our selves":
"I do not exercise myself in great matters : which are too high for me".
From Jeremy Taylor's prayer accompanying this psalm, "our affections weaned from great opinions and love of our selves":
April 27, 2026 at 3:59 PM
On the 27th day of the month at Evening Prayer, Psalm 131:
"I do not exercise myself in great matters : which are too high for me".
From Jeremy Taylor's prayer accompanying this psalm, "our affections weaned from great opinions and love of our selves":
"I do not exercise myself in great matters : which are too high for me".
From Jeremy Taylor's prayer accompanying this psalm, "our affections weaned from great opinions and love of our selves":
From Jeremy Taylor's 'A Discourse of the Liberty of Prophesying' (1646) II.12 - the term 'heresy' should be deployed very sparingly, for "in some things or other" we all "may be easily deceived":
April 27, 2026 at 7:13 AM
From Jeremy Taylor's 'A Discourse of the Liberty of Prophesying' (1646) II.12 - the term 'heresy' should be deployed very sparingly, for "in some things or other" we all "may be easily deceived":
Christ Church, Lancaster County, Virginia, built 1732-35. It is described as "the most finely crafted and best preserved parish church from colonial Virginia". Divine service is still offered in the church on Sundays in Summer.
April 25, 2026 at 2:26 PM
Christ Church, Lancaster County, Virginia, built 1732-35. It is described as "the most finely crafted and best preserved parish church from colonial Virginia". Divine service is still offered in the church on Sundays in Summer.
From Jeremy Taylor's 'A Discourse of the Liberty of Prophesying' (1646) II.1 - on how the term 'heresy' in Scripture is used for "great errors practical ... such whose doctrines taught impiety", rather than theological error in itself:
April 24, 2026 at 11:59 AM
From Jeremy Taylor's 'A Discourse of the Liberty of Prophesying' (1646) II.1 - on how the term 'heresy' in Scripture is used for "great errors practical ... such whose doctrines taught impiety", rather than theological error in itself:
From Jeremy Taylor's 'A Discourse of the Liberty of Prophesying' (1646) I.12 - more than a hint of the 'Shakespeare of divines' in this passage, on how adding to the articles of Faith in the Apostles' Creed would require "infallible judgment, and an infallible prudence":
April 23, 2026 at 1:12 PM
From Jeremy Taylor's 'A Discourse of the Liberty of Prophesying' (1646) I.12 - more than a hint of the 'Shakespeare of divines' in this passage, on how adding to the articles of Faith in the Apostles' Creed would require "infallible judgment, and an infallible prudence":
From Jeremy Taylor's 'A Discourse of the Liberty of Prophesying' (1646) I.12 - how adding new articles of faith contradicts "the charity of the church". Interestingly, Taylor in a footnote references the French conciliarist Jacques Almain (d. 1515) who influenced Gallicanism.
April 22, 2026 at 7:20 AM
From Jeremy Taylor's 'A Discourse of the Liberty of Prophesying' (1646) I.12 - how adding new articles of faith contradicts "the charity of the church". Interestingly, Taylor in a footnote references the French conciliarist Jacques Almain (d. 1515) who influenced Gallicanism.
Definitely recommended for anyone interested in contemporary Islam. A fantastic study of the significant diversities of modern Islamic thought. Of particular note, "scepticism towards the Islamist project is shared by contemporary Muslims of various ideological persuasions" (p.275).
April 21, 2026 at 7:25 PM
Definitely recommended for anyone interested in contemporary Islam. A fantastic study of the significant diversities of modern Islamic thought. Of particular note, "scepticism towards the Islamist project is shared by contemporary Muslims of various ideological persuasions" (p.275).
From Jeremy Taylor's 'A Discourse of the Liberty of Prophesying' (1646) I.12 - churches can make additions that are deductions from the Apostles' Creed, but these cannot be "necessary to be believed" nor do they bind those of another communion:
April 21, 2026 at 7:31 AM
From Jeremy Taylor's 'A Discourse of the Liberty of Prophesying' (1646) I.12 - churches can make additions that are deductions from the Apostles' Creed, but these cannot be "necessary to be believed" nor do they bind those of another communion:
Peter Lake's 600 page 'On Laudianism' has convinced me - there was no such thing as 'Laudianism'.
The unwieldy coalition supporting the ecclesiastical policies of the Personal Rule was not centred on or defined by Laud.
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The unwieldy coalition supporting the ecclesiastical policies of the Personal Rule was not centred on or defined by Laud.
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The Caroline coalition of the Personal Rule; or, why there was no such thing as 'Laudianism'
In a number of posts on Peter Lake's On Laudianism: Piety, Polemic and Politics During the Personal Rule of Charles I (2023), I have been d...
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April 20, 2026 at 7:30 AM
Peter Lake's 600 page 'On Laudianism' has convinced me - there was no such thing as 'Laudianism'.
The unwieldy coalition supporting the ecclesiastical policies of the Personal Rule was not centred on or defined by Laud.
laudablepractice.blogspot.com/2026/04/the-...
The unwieldy coalition supporting the ecclesiastical policies of the Personal Rule was not centred on or defined by Laud.
laudablepractice.blogspot.com/2026/04/the-...
From Jeremy Taylor's 'A Discourse of the Liberty of Prophesying' (1646) I.11 - to go beyond the Apostles' Creed in declaring what is necessary for salvation is to go beyond apostolic authority, Scripture, and reason:
April 20, 2026 at 7:29 AM
From Jeremy Taylor's 'A Discourse of the Liberty of Prophesying' (1646) I.11 - to go beyond the Apostles' Creed in declaring what is necessary for salvation is to go beyond apostolic authority, Scripture, and reason: