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Adams. B. Chester.
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an Order of the Words, that I believe no body can pronounce them with the same Grace and Advantage as himself.

Dr. Adams writeth in an abundant, free, and flourishing Style, equally rich in Thought, and happy in Expression.

The Bishop of Chester is a perfect Orator in his Elocution, and those sacred Strains, which carry their own Reason and Conviction with them, are irresistible in the Charms and Power of his Delivery.

Bishop Fleetwood's Softness, and Bishop Blackall's Plainness are their Characters.

I may justly add the Arch-Bishop of York, who is truly

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