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If, in the following snippets, the reader finds the Blacksmith how and then
introducing scraps of Latin, he will be the less surprized if he reflects, that
in Scotland most of the mechanics have a smattering of that language, which is
taught even in the country parish schools. It seems the author thought it
incumbent upon him, when he had to do with the clergy, to muster up all the
little learning he was master of. With what propriety and judgment his
quotations are introduced, is submitted to the reader, by his most obedient
servant,
The Publisher.
American Editor's Preface
This little book is written with such strength of argument in favor of a
precomposed Liturgy, and at the same time with such genuine touches of humor,
that the publisher of the present edition thinks it best to give the work to the
public entire, in its original form. Though well adapted to the place and time
in which it was written, it is pointed at many errors, which are not prevalent
in our age and country. But, as the spirit of error and enthusiasm, though
assuming different appearances, is ever much the same, the following sheets may
afford pleasure and edification to the candid reader.
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