Assertion that we are indebted to the Roman-Catholic Religion for Magna Charta, shown to be directly con- trary to the Fact. Magna Charta annulled by the Pope. Clement V. releases Edward I. from his Oath to ob- serve it. The Soul in the Head, and the Head in the Well. Appearance of the Virgin to the Blessed Alain de la This impious Imposture adopted by the Dominican Or- The Rosary becomes fashionable under the Emperor Fre- Society of the Rosary founded by F. Jacob Spenger. Form of Prayer for blessing the Beads. Sixtus IV. approves the Society. Indulgences granted to the Members. Miracles in proof of its Efficacy. Celestial Palace built with Beads. Jacob the Usurer. The two Students of Louvain. Pag You have called me into the field of controversy, and though I have heretofore accepted from you invitations of a different kind, with a different feeling, I accept this also cheerfully and with good will. It was my intention not to have answered any animadversions which the Book of the Church might draw forth from the members of your communion. Being sure of the ground whereon I stood, and of the fidelity of my statements, I would have left that good work for other and younger champions, who will not be wanting to the cause of the Reformation, and more especially of the Church B of England at this time. You, Sir, are perhaps the only appellant for whom I could have been induced to alter this resolution. There is a pleasure in manifesting toward an honourable and generous opponent, a due and becoming sense of his worth. There is a pleasure in receiving courtesy on such occasions, and a greater pleasure in returning it. In the spirit, Sir, with which you have addressed me, and in which I reply, even controversy may be made as wholesome a discipline for the disposition as for the intellect. Meeting, as we thus do, not with the profession merely, but with the sincere and cordial sentiment of mutual esteem, there are other circumstances also, which place us upon terms of singular conformity. We are both laymen; both have been led to the study of ecclesiastical history by inclination and by choice; and each is not more warmly than conscientiously attached to the principles of his own Church. The English Romanists have produced few writers so tolerant, and, in general, so equitable as Mr. Butler; and for myself, I dare affirm that no man has ever rendered more ample justice to the virtues and motives of those whose principles he has impugned, and whose actions he has condemned. I appeal to you, Sir, whe |