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IV.
OF THE CHRISTIAN RELIGION.
Of the Church of Rome.
THEY hold the great truths of Christianinity but have added much to them, such as the following:
1—The infallibity of the the Church, viz. the Pope and high Bishops.
2—The worshipping of angels, the Virgin Mary, Apostles, Saints, &c:
3—The doctrine of Purgatory, or a middle state between heaven and hell, to purge the soul from sin
4—Of seven Sacraments. 1 The Euchalist, or Lord's Supper. 2 Baptism. 3 Mass. 4 Extreme Unction or giving the Lord's supper to dying people 5 Holy Order or making of Priests. 6 Confirmation. And, Marriage.
5—Of Indulgences, or pardon of sins (for money) on confession to the priest.
