Chapter XII · Chapter 12

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading I have drawn up four or perhaps five articles of faith, by subscription, or rather by assent, to which I think a large comprehension might take place.

in addition

From this reading What I mean is this:--that the Romanists hold the faith in Christ,--but unhappily they also hold certain opinions, partly ceremonial, partly devotional, partly speculative, which have so fatal a facility of being degraded into base, corrupting, and even idolatrous practices, that if the Romanist will make _them_ of the essence of his religion, he must of course be excluded.

the form of “be” used with “I”

From this reading My articles would exclude Unitarians, and I am sorry to say, members of the church of Rome, but with this difference--that the exclusion of Unitarians would be necessary and perpetual; that of the members of the church of Rome depending on each individual's own conscience and intellectual light.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading An article on the sacraments would exclude them.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading My articles would exclude Unitarians, and I am sorry to say, members of the church of Rome, but with this difference--that the exclusion of Unitarians would be necessary and perpetual; that of the members of the church of Rome depending on each individual's own conscience and intellectual light.

nonfictional prose forming an independent part of a publication

From this reading An article on the sacraments would exclude them.

plural of “article” — nonfictional prose forming an independent part of a publication

From this reading I have drawn up four or perhaps five articles of faith, by subscription, or rather by assent, to which I think a large comprehension might take place.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading As to the Quakers, I hardly know what to say.

agreement with a statement or proposal to do something

From this reading I have drawn up four or perhaps five articles of faith, by subscription, or rather by assent, to which I think a large comprehension might take place.

installation from which a military force initiates operations

From this reading What I mean is this:--that the Romanists hold the faith in Christ,--but unhappily they also hold certain opinions, partly ceremonial, partly devotional, partly speculative, which have so fatal a facility of being degraded into base, corrupting, and even idolatrous practices, that if the Romanist will make _them_ of the essence of his religion, he must of course be excluded.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading My articles would exclude Unitarians, and I am sorry to say, members of the church of Rome, but with this difference--that the exclusion of Unitarians would be necessary and perpetual; that of the members of the church of Rome depending on each individual's own conscience and intellectual light.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading What I mean is this:--that the Romanists hold the faith in Christ,--but unhappily they also hold certain opinions, partly ceremonial, partly devotional, partly speculative, which have so fatal a facility of being degraded into base, corrupting, and even idolatrous practices, that if the Romanist will make _them_ of the essence of his religion, he must of course be excluded.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading My articles would exclude Unitarians, and I am sorry to say, members of the church of Rome, but with this difference--that the exclusion of Unitarians would be necessary and perpetual; that of the members of the church of Rome depending on each individual's own conscience and intellectual light.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading I have drawn up four or perhaps five articles of faith, by subscription, or rather by assent, to which I think a large comprehension might take place.

a formal event performed on a special occasion

From this reading What I mean is this:--that the Romanists hold the faith in Christ,--but unhappily they also hold certain opinions, partly ceremonial, partly devotional, partly speculative, which have so fatal a facility of being degraded into base, corrupting, and even idolatrous practices, that if the Romanist will make _them_ of the essence of his religion, he must of course be excluded.

definite but not specified or identified

From this reading What I mean is this:--that the Romanists hold the faith in Christ,--but unhappily they also hold certain opinions, partly ceremonial, partly devotional, partly speculative, which have so fatal a facility of being degraded into base, corrupting, and even idolatrous practices, that if the Romanist will make _them_ of the essence of his religion, he must of course be excluded.

a teacher and prophet born in Bethlehem and active in Nazareth; his life and sermons form the basis for Christianity (circa 4 BC - AD 29)

From this reading What I mean is this:--that the Romanists hold the faith in Christ,--but unhappily they also hold certain opinions, partly ceremonial, partly devotional, partly speculative, which have so fatal a facility of being degraded into base, corrupting, and even idolatrous practices, that if the Romanist will make _them_ of the essence of his religion, he must of course be excluded.

one of the groups of Christians who have their own beliefs and forms of worship

From this reading My articles would exclude Unitarians, and I am sorry to say, members of the church of Rome, but with this difference--that the exclusion of Unitarians would be necessary and perpetual; that of the members of the church of Rome depending on each individual's own conscience and intellectual light.

an ability to understand the meaning or importance of something (or the knowledge acquired as a result)

From this reading I have drawn up four or perhaps five articles of faith, by subscription, or rather by assent, to which I think a large comprehension might take place.

motivation deriving logically from ethical or moral principles that govern a person's thoughts and actions

From this reading My articles would exclude Unitarians, and I am sorry to say, members of the church of Rome, but with this difference--that the exclusion of Unitarians would be necessary and perpetual; that of the members of the church of Rome depending on each individual's own conscience and intellectual light.

seducing into corrupt practices

From this reading What I mean is this:--that the Romanists hold the faith in Christ,--but unhappily they also hold certain opinions, partly ceremonial, partly devotional, partly speculative, which have so fatal a facility of being degraded into base, corrupting, and even idolatrous practices, that if the Romanist will make _them_ of the essence of his religion, he must of course be excluded.

education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings

From this reading What I mean is this:--that the Romanists hold the faith in Christ,--but unhappily they also hold certain opinions, partly ceremonial, partly devotional, partly speculative, which have so fatal a facility of being degraded into base, corrupting, and even idolatrous practices, that if the Romanist will make _them_ of the essence of his religion, he must of course be excluded.

unrestrained by convention or morality

From this reading What I mean is this:--that the Romanists hold the faith in Christ,--but unhappily they also hold certain opinions, partly ceremonial, partly devotional, partly speculative, which have so fatal a facility of being degraded into base, corrupting, and even idolatrous practices, that if the Romanist will make _them_ of the essence of his religion, he must of course be excluded.

-ing form of “depend” — be contingent upon (something that is elided)

From this reading My articles would exclude Unitarians, and I am sorry to say, members of the church of Rome, but with this difference--that the exclusion of Unitarians would be necessary and perpetual; that of the members of the church of Rome depending on each individual's own conscience and intellectual light.

relating to worship

From this reading What I mean is this:--that the Romanists hold the faith in Christ,--but unhappily they also hold certain opinions, partly ceremonial, partly devotional, partly speculative, which have so fatal a facility of being degraded into base, corrupting, and even idolatrous practices, that if the Romanist will make _them_ of the essence of his religion, he must of course be excluded.

the quality of being unlike or dissimilar

From this reading My articles would exclude Unitarians, and I am sorry to say, members of the church of Rome, but with this difference--that the exclusion of Unitarians would be necessary and perpetual; that of the members of the church of Rome depending on each individual's own conscience and intellectual light.

showing the wearing effects of overwork or care or suffering

From this reading I have drawn up four or perhaps five articles of faith, by subscription, or rather by assent, to which I think a large comprehension might take place.

every one of two or more people or things, taken separately

From this reading My articles would exclude Unitarians, and I am sorry to say, members of the church of Rome, but with this difference--that the exclusion of Unitarians would be necessary and perpetual; that of the members of the church of Rome depending on each individual's own conscience and intellectual light.

the choicest or most essential or most vital part of some idea or experience

From this reading What I mean is this:--that the Romanists hold the faith in Christ,--but unhappily they also hold certain opinions, partly ceremonial, partly devotional, partly speculative, which have so fatal a facility of being degraded into base, corrupting, and even idolatrous practices, that if the Romanist will make _them_ of the essence of his religion, he must of course be excluded.

divisible by two

From this reading What I mean is this:--that the Romanists hold the faith in Christ,--but unhappily they also hold certain opinions, partly ceremonial, partly devotional, partly speculative, which have so fatal a facility of being degraded into base, corrupting, and even idolatrous practices, that if the Romanist will make _them_ of the essence of his religion, he must of course be excluded.

prevent from being included or considered or accepted

From this reading My articles would exclude Unitarians, and I am sorry to say, members of the church of Rome, but with this difference--that the exclusion of Unitarians would be necessary and perpetual; that of the members of the church of Rome depending on each individual's own conscience and intellectual light.

past form of “exclude” — prevent from being included or considered or accepted

From this reading What I mean is this:--that the Romanists hold the faith in Christ,--but unhappily they also hold certain opinions, partly ceremonial, partly devotional, partly speculative, which have so fatal a facility of being degraded into base, corrupting, and even idolatrous practices, that if the Romanist will make _them_ of the essence of his religion, he must of course be excluded.

the state of being excluded

From this reading My articles would exclude Unitarians, and I am sorry to say, members of the church of Rome, but with this difference--that the exclusion of Unitarians would be necessary and perpetual; that of the members of the church of Rome depending on each individual's own conscience and intellectual light.

a building or place that provides a particular service or is used for a particular industry

From this reading What I mean is this:--that the Romanists hold the faith in Christ,--but unhappily they also hold certain opinions, partly ceremonial, partly devotional, partly speculative, which have so fatal a facility of being degraded into base, corrupting, and even idolatrous practices, that if the Romanist will make _them_ of the essence of his religion, he must of course be excluded.

a strong belief in a supernatural power or powers that control human destiny

From this reading I have drawn up four or perhaps five articles of faith, by subscription, or rather by assent, to which I think a large comprehension might take place.

bringing death

From this reading What I mean is this:--that the Romanists hold the faith in Christ,--but unhappily they also hold certain opinions, partly ceremonial, partly devotional, partly speculative, which have so fatal a facility of being degraded into base, corrupting, and even idolatrous practices, that if the Romanist will make _them_ of the essence of his religion, he must of course be excluded.

the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one

From this reading I have drawn up four or perhaps five articles of faith, by subscription, or rather by assent, to which I think a large comprehension might take place.

the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one

From this reading I have drawn up four or perhaps five articles of faith, by subscription, or rather by assent, to which I think a large comprehension might take place.

only a very short time before

From this reading As to the Quakers, I hardly know what to say.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading I have drawn up four or perhaps five articles of faith, by subscription, or rather by assent, to which I think a large comprehension might take place.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading What I mean is this:--that the Romanists hold the faith in Christ,--but unhappily they also hold certain opinions, partly ceremonial, partly devotional, partly speculative, which have so fatal a facility of being degraded into base, corrupting, and even idolatrous practices, that if the Romanist will make _them_ of the essence of his religion, he must of course be excluded.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading What I mean is this:--that the Romanists hold the faith in Christ,--but unhappily they also hold certain opinions, partly ceremonial, partly devotional, partly speculative, which have so fatal a facility of being degraded into base, corrupting, and even idolatrous practices, that if the Romanist will make _them_ of the essence of his religion, he must of course be excluded.

cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”

From this reading What I mean is this:--that the Romanists hold the faith in Christ,--but unhappily they also hold certain opinions, partly ceremonial, partly devotional, partly speculative, which have so fatal a facility of being degraded into base, corrupting, and even idolatrous practices, that if the Romanist will make _them_ of the essence of his religion, he must of course be excluded.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading I have drawn up four or perhaps five articles of faith, by subscription, or rather by assent, to which I think a large comprehension might take place.

relating to or practicing idolatry

From this reading What I mean is this:--that the Romanists hold the faith in Christ,--but unhappily they also hold certain opinions, partly ceremonial, partly devotional, partly speculative, which have so fatal a facility of being degraded into base, corrupting, and even idolatrous practices, that if the Romanist will make _them_ of the essence of his religion, he must of course be excluded.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading What I mean is this:--that the Romanists hold the faith in Christ,--but unhappily they also hold certain opinions, partly ceremonial, partly devotional, partly speculative, which have so fatal a facility of being degraded into base, corrupting, and even idolatrous practices, that if the Romanist will make _them_ of the essence of his religion, he must of course be excluded.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading What I mean is this:--that the Romanists hold the faith in Christ,--but unhappily they also hold certain opinions, partly ceremonial, partly devotional, partly speculative, which have so fatal a facility of being degraded into base, corrupting, and even idolatrous practices, that if the Romanist will make _them_ of the essence of his religion, he must of course be excluded.

possessive form of “individual” — a human being

From this reading My articles would exclude Unitarians, and I am sorry to say, members of the church of Rome, but with this difference--that the exclusion of Unitarians would be necessary and perpetual; that of the members of the church of Rome depending on each individual's own conscience and intellectual light.

of or associated with or requiring the use of the mind

From this reading My articles would exclude Unitarians, and I am sorry to say, members of the church of Rome, but with this difference--that the exclusion of Unitarians would be necessary and perpetual; that of the members of the church of Rome depending on each individual's own conscience and intellectual light.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading What I mean is this:--that the Romanists hold the faith in Christ,--but unhappily they also hold certain opinions, partly ceremonial, partly devotional, partly speculative, which have so fatal a facility of being degraded into base, corrupting, and even idolatrous practices, that if the Romanist will make _them_ of the essence of his religion, he must of course be excluded.

the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading What I mean is this:--that the Romanists hold the faith in Christ,--but unhappily they also hold certain opinions, partly ceremonial, partly devotional, partly speculative, which have so fatal a facility of being degraded into base, corrupting, and even idolatrous practices, that if the Romanist will make _them_ of the essence of his religion, he must of course be excluded.

be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading As to the Quakers, I hardly know what to say.

above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading I have drawn up four or perhaps five articles of faith, by subscription, or rather by assent, to which I think a large comprehension might take place.

of comparatively little physical weight or density

From this reading My articles would exclude Unitarians, and I am sorry to say, members of the church of Rome, but with this difference--that the exclusion of Unitarians would be necessary and perpetual; that of the members of the church of Rome depending on each individual's own conscience and intellectual light.

engage in

From this reading What I mean is this:--that the Romanists hold the faith in Christ,--but unhappily they also hold certain opinions, partly ceremonial, partly devotional, partly speculative, which have so fatal a facility of being degraded into base, corrupting, and even idolatrous practices, that if the Romanist will make _them_ of the essence of his religion, he must of course be excluded.

mean or intend to express or convey

From this reading What I mean is this:--that the Romanists hold the faith in Christ,--but unhappily they also hold certain opinions, partly ceremonial, partly devotional, partly speculative, which have so fatal a facility of being degraded into base, corrupting, and even idolatrous practices, that if the Romanist will make _them_ of the essence of his religion, he must of course be excluded.

plural of “member” — one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization)

From this reading My articles would exclude Unitarians, and I am sorry to say, members of the church of Rome, but with this difference--that the exclusion of Unitarians would be necessary and perpetual; that of the members of the church of Rome depending on each individual's own conscience and intellectual light.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading I have drawn up four or perhaps five articles of faith, by subscription, or rather by assent, to which I think a large comprehension might take place.

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading What I mean is this:--that the Romanists hold the faith in Christ,--but unhappily they also hold certain opinions, partly ceremonial, partly devotional, partly speculative, which have so fatal a facility of being degraded into base, corrupting, and even idolatrous practices, that if the Romanist will make _them_ of the essence of his religion, he must of course be excluded.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading My articles would exclude Unitarians, and I am sorry to say, members of the church of Rome, but with this difference--that the exclusion of Unitarians would be necessary and perpetual; that of the members of the church of Rome depending on each individual's own conscience and intellectual light.

absolutely essential

From this reading My articles would exclude Unitarians, and I am sorry to say, members of the church of Rome, but with this difference--that the exclusion of Unitarians would be necessary and perpetual; that of the members of the church of Rome depending on each individual's own conscience and intellectual light.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading I have drawn up four or perhaps five articles of faith, by subscription, or rather by assent, to which I think a large comprehension might take place.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading My articles would exclude Unitarians, and I am sorry to say, members of the church of Rome, but with this difference--that the exclusion of Unitarians would be necessary and perpetual; that of the members of the church of Rome depending on each individual's own conscience and intellectual light.

plural of “opinion” — a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty

From this reading What I mean is this:--that the Romanists hold the faith in Christ,--but unhappily they also hold certain opinions, partly ceremonial, partly devotional, partly speculative, which have so fatal a facility of being degraded into base, corrupting, and even idolatrous practices, that if the Romanist will make _them_ of the essence of his religion, he must of course be excluded.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading I have drawn up four or perhaps five articles of faith, by subscription, or rather by assent, to which I think a large comprehension might take place.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading My articles would exclude Unitarians, and I am sorry to say, members of the church of Rome, but with this difference--that the exclusion of Unitarians would be necessary and perpetual; that of the members of the church of Rome depending on each individual's own conscience and intellectual light.

to some extent; in some degree; not wholly

From this reading What I mean is this:--that the Romanists hold the faith in Christ,--but unhappily they also hold certain opinions, partly ceremonial, partly devotional, partly speculative, which have so fatal a facility of being degraded into base, corrupting, and even idolatrous practices, that if the Romanist will make _them_ of the essence of his religion, he must of course be excluded.

by chance

From this reading I have drawn up four or perhaps five articles of faith, by subscription, or rather by assent, to which I think a large comprehension might take place.

continuing forever or indefinitely

From this reading My articles would exclude Unitarians, and I am sorry to say, members of the church of Rome, but with this difference--that the exclusion of Unitarians would be necessary and perpetual; that of the members of the church of Rome depending on each individual's own conscience and intellectual light.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading I have drawn up four or perhaps five articles of faith, by subscription, or rather by assent, to which I think a large comprehension might take place.

plural of “practice” — a customary way of operation or behavior

From this reading What I mean is this:--that the Romanists hold the faith in Christ,--but unhappily they also hold certain opinions, partly ceremonial, partly devotional, partly speculative, which have so fatal a facility of being degraded into base, corrupting, and even idolatrous practices, that if the Romanist will make _them_ of the essence of his religion, he must of course be excluded.

a Christian sect founded by George Fox about 1660; commonly called Quakers

From this reading As to the Quakers, I hardly know what to say.

on the contrary

From this reading I have drawn up four or perhaps five articles of faith, by subscription, or rather by assent, to which I think a large comprehension might take place.

a strong belief in a supernatural power or powers that control human destiny

From this reading What I mean is this:--that the Romanists hold the faith in Christ,--but unhappily they also hold certain opinions, partly ceremonial, partly devotional, partly speculative, which have so fatal a facility of being degraded into base, corrupting, and even idolatrous practices, that if the Romanist will make _them_ of the essence of his religion, he must of course be excluded.

of or relating to or supporting Romanism

From this reading What I mean is this:--that the Romanists hold the faith in Christ,--but unhappily they also hold certain opinions, partly ceremonial, partly devotional, partly speculative, which have so fatal a facility of being degraded into base, corrupting, and even idolatrous practices, that if the Romanist will make _them_ of the essence of his religion, he must of course be excluded.

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From this reading What I mean is this:--that the Romanists hold the faith in Christ,--but unhappily they also hold certain opinions, partly ceremonial, partly devotional, partly speculative, which have so fatal a facility of being degraded into base, corrupting, and even idolatrous practices, that if the Romanist will make _them_ of the essence of his religion, he must of course be excluded.

capital and largest city of Italy; on the Tiber; seat of the Roman Catholic Church; formerly the capital of the Roman Republic and the Roman Empire

From this reading My articles would exclude Unitarians, and I am sorry to say, members of the church of Rome, but with this difference--that the exclusion of Unitarians would be necessary and perpetual; that of the members of the church of Rome depending on each individual's own conscience and intellectual light.

plural of “sacrament” — a formal religious ceremony conferring a specific grace on those who receive it

From this reading An article on the sacraments would exclude them.

express in words

From this reading My articles would exclude Unitarians, and I am sorry to say, members of the church of Rome, but with this difference--that the exclusion of Unitarians would be necessary and perpetual; that of the members of the church of Rome depending on each individual's own conscience and intellectual light.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading What I mean is this:--that the Romanists hold the faith in Christ,--but unhappily they also hold certain opinions, partly ceremonial, partly devotional, partly speculative, which have so fatal a facility of being degraded into base, corrupting, and even idolatrous practices, that if the Romanist will make _them_ of the essence of his religion, he must of course be excluded.

feeling or expressing regret or sorrow or a sense of loss over something done or undone

From this reading My articles would exclude Unitarians, and I am sorry to say, members of the church of Rome, but with this difference--that the exclusion of Unitarians would be necessary and perpetual; that of the members of the church of Rome depending on each individual's own conscience and intellectual light.

not financially safe or secure

From this reading What I mean is this:--that the Romanists hold the faith in Christ,--but unhappily they also hold certain opinions, partly ceremonial, partly devotional, partly speculative, which have so fatal a facility of being degraded into base, corrupting, and even idolatrous practices, that if the Romanist will make _them_ of the essence of his religion, he must of course be excluded.

a payment for consecutive issues of a newspaper or magazine for a given period of time

From this reading I have drawn up four or perhaps five articles of faith, by subscription, or rather by assent, to which I think a large comprehension might take place.

carry out

From this reading I have drawn up four or perhaps five articles of faith, by subscription, or rather by assent, to which I think a large comprehension might take place.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading My articles would exclude Unitarians, and I am sorry to say, members of the church of Rome, but with this difference--that the exclusion of Unitarians would be necessary and perpetual; that of the members of the church of Rome depending on each individual's own conscience and intellectual light.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading My articles would exclude Unitarians, and I am sorry to say, members of the church of Rome, but with this difference--that the exclusion of Unitarians would be necessary and perpetual; that of the members of the church of Rome depending on each individual's own conscience and intellectual light.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading What I mean is this:--that the Romanists hold the faith in Christ,--but unhappily they also hold certain opinions, partly ceremonial, partly devotional, partly speculative, which have so fatal a facility of being degraded into base, corrupting, and even idolatrous practices, that if the Romanist will make _them_ of the essence of his religion, he must of course be excluded.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading What I mean is this:--that the Romanists hold the faith in Christ,--but unhappily they also hold certain opinions, partly ceremonial, partly devotional, partly speculative, which have so fatal a facility of being degraded into base, corrupting, and even idolatrous practices, that if the Romanist will make _them_ of the essence of his religion, he must of course be excluded.

judge or regard; look upon; judge

From this reading I have drawn up four or perhaps five articles of faith, by subscription, or rather by assent, to which I think a large comprehension might take place.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading My articles would exclude Unitarians, and I am sorry to say, members of the church of Rome, but with this difference--that the exclusion of Unitarians would be necessary and perpetual; that of the members of the church of Rome depending on each individual's own conscience and intellectual light.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading I have drawn up four or perhaps five articles of faith, by subscription, or rather by assent, to which I think a large comprehension might take place.

in an unpleasant way

From this reading What I mean is this:--that the Romanists hold the faith in Christ,--but unhappily they also hold certain opinions, partly ceremonial, partly devotional, partly speculative, which have so fatal a facility of being degraded into base, corrupting, and even idolatrous practices, that if the Romanist will make _them_ of the essence of his religion, he must of course be excluded.

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From this reading My articles would exclude Unitarians, and I am sorry to say, members of the church of Rome, but with this difference--that the exclusion of Unitarians would be necessary and perpetual; that of the members of the church of Rome depending on each individual's own conscience and intellectual light.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading I have drawn up four or perhaps five articles of faith, by subscription, or rather by assent, to which I think a large comprehension might take place.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading What I mean is this:--that the Romanists hold the faith in Christ,--but unhappily they also hold certain opinions, partly ceremonial, partly devotional, partly speculative, which have so fatal a facility of being degraded into base, corrupting, and even idolatrous practices, that if the Romanist will make _them_ of the essence of his religion, he must of course be excluded.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading I have drawn up four or perhaps five articles of faith, by subscription, or rather by assent, to which I think a large comprehension might take place.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading What I mean is this:--that the Romanists hold the faith in Christ,--but unhappily they also hold certain opinions, partly ceremonial, partly devotional, partly speculative, which have so fatal a facility of being degraded into base, corrupting, and even idolatrous practices, that if the Romanist will make _them_ of the essence of his religion, he must of course be excluded.

in the company of; together with

From this reading My articles would exclude Unitarians, and I am sorry to say, members of the church of Rome, but with this difference--that the exclusion of Unitarians would be necessary and perpetual; that of the members of the church of Rome depending on each individual's own conscience and intellectual light.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading My articles would exclude Unitarians, and I am sorry to say, members of the church of Rome, but with this difference--that the exclusion of Unitarians would be necessary and perpetual; that of the members of the church of Rome depending on each individual's own conscience and intellectual light.