Note 128 — Chapter IV
Reading edition
Somer’s Tracts (old edition), i. 380. There is a scheme of Comprehension by altering the Prayer-Book in several ways amongst the Tanner MSS., 290, 242, without date. Also another for indulgence that Dissenters be registered, and make a declaration that their Nonconformity is simply on account of conscience, and in no way through crossness, worldly interest, or design to disturb the peace of Church or State. As for such as lead loose lives, and are openly profane, the Magistrate may require their conformity until, in the judgment of charity, they may be comprehended within the number of conscientious Dissenters. Tanner MSS., 80, 108.