which have arisen from the private interpretation of Scripture. Il-

lusions of Protestants in this matter. Their inconsistency in mak-

ing Articles, Catechisms, &c. Acknowledgment of learned Pro-

testants on this head

The subject continued.

LETTER IX.

To James Brown, Esq.

Protestants have no evidence of the Inspi

ration of Scripture: nor of its authenticity: nor of the fidelity of

their copies: nor of its sense. Causes of the obscurity of Scripture:

Instances of this. The Protestant Rule affords no ground for Faith.

Doubts in which those who follow it live and also die

LETTER X.

To James Brown, Esq.

The True Rule, namely, The Whole Word of God, unwritten as well

as written, subject to the interpretation of the Church. In this and

in every other country, the written law is grounded upon the un-

written law. Christ taught the Apostles by word of mouth, and sent

them to preach it by word of mouth. This method was followed by

them and their disciples and successors. Testimonies of this from

the Fathers of the five first centuries

LETTER XI.

To James Brown, Esq.

The subject continued. Protestants forced to have recourse to the

Catholic Rule, in different instances. Different instances of this.

Their vain attempts to adopt it in other instances. Qubbling eva-

sions of the Articles, Canons, Oaths, and Laws respecting uniformi-

ty. Acknowledged necessity of deceiving the people. Bishop

Hoadley the patron of this hypocrisy. The Catholic Rule confessed

by Bishop Marsh to be the Original Rule. Proofs that it has never

been abrogated. Advantages of this Rule to the Church at large,

and to its individual members

LETTER XII.

To James Brown, Esq.

Objections answered. Texts of Scripture. Other objections. Illu

gory declamation of Bishop Porteus. The advice of Tobias, when

Le sent his Son into a strange country, recommended to the Society

of New Cottage

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PART II.

LETTER XIII.

To James Brown, Esq.

Congratulation with the Society of New Cottage on their acknow!.

edgment of the right Rule of Faith. Proof that the Catholic Church

alone is possessed of this Rule. Characters or Marks of the True

Church

LETTER XIV.

To James Brown, Esq

Unity, the First Mark of the True Church. This proved from Rea

son-from Scripture-and fro the Holy Fathers

LETTER XV

To James Brown, Esq.

Want of Unity among Protestants in general. This acknowledgedly

their eminent writers. Striking instances of it in the Established

Church. Vain attempts to reconcile diversity of belief with uni-

form Articles

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LETTER XVI.

To James Brown, Esq.

Unity of the Catholic Church-in Doctrine-in Liturgy-in Govern-

ment, and Constitution

LETTER XVII.

To Dr. M. From James Brown, Esq.

Objections against the exclusive claims of Catholics. Extract of a let-

ter from the Rev. N. N. Prebendary of N. Bishop Watson's doc-

trine on this head

Objections answered.

much, proves nothing.

Fathers on this head.

proof of her truth

LETTER XVIII.

To James Brown, Esq.

Bishop Watson, by attempting to prove too

Doctrine of the Holy Scriptures and the

Exclusive claim of the Catholic Church a

LETTER XIX.

To James Brown, Esq.

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Second Mark of the True Church, Sanctity. Sanctity of doctrine

wanting to the different Protestant Communions-to Luther's sys-

tem-to Calvin's-to that of the Established Church-to those of

Dissenters and Methodists. Doctrine of the Catholic Church Hol 132

POSTSCRIPT.

Variations and impiety of the late Rev. John Wesley's doctrine

LETTER XX.

To James Brown, Esq.

Means of Sanctity. The Seven Sacraments, possessed by Catholics.

Protestants possess none of them, except Baptism. The whole

Liturgy of the Established Church borrowed from the Catholic Mis-

sal and Ritual. Sacrifice the most acceptable worship of God.

The most perfect Sacrifice offered in the Catholic Church. Pro-

testants destitute of Sacrifice. Other means of Sanctity in the Ca-

tholic communion

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LETTER XXI.

To James Brown, Esq.

Fruits of Sanctity. All the saints were Catholics. Comparison of

eminent Protestants with contemporary Catholics.

caused by changing the Ancient Religion

LETTER XXII.

To Mr. J. Toulmin.

Immorality

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Objections answered. False accounts of the Church before the Re-
formation, so called. Ditto of John Fox's Martyrs. The vices of
a few Popes no impeachment of the Church's Sanctity. Scriptural

practices and exercises common among Catholics but despised by

Protestants

LETTER XXIII.

To James Brown, Esq.

Divine Attestation of Sanctity in the Catholic Church. Miracles the

Criterion of Truth. Christ appeals to them, and promises a contin-

uation of them. The Holy Fathers and Church writers attest their

continuation, and appeal to them, in proof of the True Church.

Evidence of the Truth of many Miracles. Irreligious scepticism of

Dr. Conyer's Middleton: this undermines the Credit of the Gospel.

Continuation of miracles down to the present time: living witness-

es of it

LETTER XXIV.

To James Brown, Esq.

Objections answered. False and unauthenticated miracles no disproof

of true and authenticated ones. Strictness of the examination of re-

ported miracles at Roine. Not necessary to know God's design in

working each miracle. Examination of the arguments of celebra

ted Protestants against Catholic miracles. Objection of Gibbon and

the late bishop of Salisbury (Dr. John Douglass) against St Ber

nard's miracles refuted. St. Xavier's miracles proved from the a

thors quoted against them. Dr. Middleton's confident assertion

clearly refuted. Bishop Douglass's Conclusive Evidence from Acos-

ta against St. Xavier's miracles clearly refuted, by the testimony of

the said Acosta. Testimony of Ribadeneira concerning St. Igna-

tius's miracles truly stated. True account of the miracle of Sara-

gossa Impostures at the tomb of Abbé Paris. Refutation of the

Rev. Peter Robert's pamphlet, concerning the miraculous cure of

Winefrid White

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LETTER XXV.

To James Brown, Esq.

The True Church, Catholic. Always Catholic in name, by the testi-

mony of the Fathers. Still distinguished by that name in spite of

all opposition

LETTER XXVI.

To James Bɔwn Esq.

Qualities of Catholicity. The Church Catholic as to its members: as

to its extent; as to its duration. The original Church of this coun-

try

LETTER XXVII.

To James Brown, Esq.

Dejections of the Rev. Josuah Clark answered. Existence of an in-
visible Church disproved. Vain attempt to trace the existence of
Protestantism through the discordant heresies of former ages. Vain
Prognostication of the failure of the True Church. Late attempts
to undermine it

LETTER XXVIII.

To James Brown, Esq

The True Church, Apostolical: so described by the ancient Fathers.

APOSTOL CAL TREE of the Catholic Church explained, by a

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brief account of the Popes and of distinguished Pastors, also of na

tions converted by her, and of heretics and schismatics cut off from

the True Church

LETTER XXIX.

To James Brown, Esq.

Apostolical succession of Ministry in the Catholic Church. Among

Protestant Societies the Church of England alone claims such suc-

cession. Doctrine and conduct of Luther, and of different Dissen-

ters on this point. Uncertainty of the Orders of the Established

Church from the doctrine of its founders-from the history of the

times-from the defectiveness of the form. Apostolic Mission, evi-

dently wanting to all Protestants. They cannot show an ordinary

mission. they cannot work miracles to prove an extraordinary one

LETTER XXX.

To James Brown, Esq.

Objections of the Rev. Josuah Clark answered. Apostolical ministry
not interrupted by the personal vices of certain Popes. Fable of
Pope Joan refuted. Comparison between the Protestant and the
Catholic Missions for the conversion of Infidels. Vain prediction
of conversions and of reformation by the Bible Societies. Increase
of crimes commensurate with that of the Societies

POSTSCRIPT.

Recapitulation of things proved in the foregoing Letters

PART III.

LETTER XXXI.

To the Rev. J. M. D. D.

INTRODUCTION. Effects produced by the foregoing Letters on the

minds of Mr. Brown, and others of his Society. This in part coun-

teracted by the Bishop of London's (Dr. Porteus') Charges against

the Catholic Religion

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To James Brown, Esq.

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Observations on the Charges in question. Impossibility of the True

Church being guilty of them. Just conditions to be required by a

Catholic Divine in discussing them. Calumny and misrepresenta-

tion necessary weapons for the assailants of the True Church. In-

stances of gross calumny published by eminent Protestant writers,

now living. Effects of these calumnies. No Catholic ever shaken

in his faith by them. They occasion the conversion of many Pro-

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testants. They render their authors dreadfully guilty before God

LETTER XXXIII.

To James Brown, Esq.

Charge of Idolatry. Protestantism not originally founded on this.

Invocation of the Prayers of Angels and Saints grossly misrepre

sented by Protestants: truly stated from the Council of Trent, and

Catholic Doctors. Vindication of the practice. Evasive attack of

the Bishop of Durham: Retorted upon his Lordship The practice

recommended by Luther: vindicated by distinguished Protestant

Bishops Not imposed upon the faithful: highly consoling and

beneficial

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LETTER XXXIV.

To James Brown, Esq.

Religious Memorials. Doctrine and practice of Catholics, most of all,

misrepresented on this head. Old Protestant versions of Scripture

corrupted to favour such misrepresentation. Unbounded calumnies

in the Homilies, and other Protestant publications. True doctrine

of the Catholic Church defined by the Council of Trent, and taught

in her hooks of instruction. Errors of Bishop Porteus, in fact and

in reasoning. Inconsistency of his own practice. No obligation on

Catholics of possessing pious images, pictures, or relics

LETTER XXXV.

To the Rev. Robert Clayton, M. A

Objections refuted. That the Saints cannot hear us. Extravagant ad-

dresses to Saints. Want of candour in explaining them. No evi-

dence of the Faith of the Church. Notorious falsehoods of the Bp.

of London, concerning the ancient doctrine and practice

LETTER XXXVI.

To James Brown, Esq.

Transubstantiation. Important remark of Bishop Bossuet concerning

it. Catholics not worshippers of bread and wine. Acknowledg-

ment of some eminent Protestants. Disingenuity of others, in con-

cealing the main question, and bringing forward another of second-

ary importance. The Lutherans and the most respectable Prelates

of the Establishment agree with Catholics on the main point

LETTER XXXVII.

To James Brown, Esq.

The Reai Presence. Variations of the Established Church on this

point. Inconsistency of her present doctrine concerning it. Proofs

of the Real Presence from Christ's promise of the Sacrament; from

his institution of it. The same proved from the ancient Fathers.

Absurd position of Bishop Porteus, as to the origin of the tenet.

The reality strongly maintained by Luther. Acknowledged by the

most learned English Bishops and Divines. Its superior excellence

and sublimity

LETTER XXXVIII.

To the Rev. Robert Clayton, M. A.

Jbjections answered.

the senses weighed.

Texts of Scripture examined. Testimony of

Alleged Contradictions disproved

LETTER XXXIX.

To James Brown, Esq.

Communion under one or both kinds a matter of discipline. Protest-

ants forced to recur to Tradition and Church discipline. The bless-

ed Eucharist a Sacrifice as well as a Sacrament. As a sacrifice,

both kinds necessary: as a Sacrament, whole and entire under either

kind. Protestants receive no Sacrament at all The apostles some-

times administered the communion under one kind. The Text, 1

Cor. xi. 27, corrupted in the English Protestant Bible. Testimo-

nies of the Fathers for communion in one kind. Occasion of the

ordinances of St. Leo and Pope Gelasius. Discipline of the Church

different at different times in this matter. Luther allowed of cum-

munion in one kind; also the French Calvinists; also the Church

of England

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