That he thought that every one might teach the Indians and that every protestant had that Liberty.

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That the late Archbishop of Canterbury acknowledged their Church to })e Apostolical & Episcopal and they acknowledge King George for their Soveraign

Being required to take the Oaths, he said he had considered them and thinks the Oaths not Sinful but lawful, but it is against tlie Conscience to take them, because he will not ofifend the weaker Brethren & therefore refused them.

The second Examination of Joseph Shaw and Gudhp Bydner two Moravian preachers.

Joseph Shaw was again called in & asked

Whether he looked upon it lawful or Sinful to seperate from that Communion with which he held it lawful to communicate ?

Says that he does not look upon it to l)e Sinful but lawful to join with all those who profess Cliristianity and that he calls himself an united Brother for that they are united with all protestants. That it is lawful for him to communicate with the Church of England, for it is a Church established by Law, It is also lawful to seperate from that Church if his Conscience says so, That there is a Difference betwixt the Moravian Church and the Church of England that he preferrs the former because it has the Stricter discipline But the Moravians never denyed him the Liberty of going to the Church of England.

Being further Examined he Sayd That he preaclied here in Town last May was 12 M^ Thathehad a Commission to Teach and Instruct people in the Doctrine of Christ not from the Church of England But from Bishop David Nichman then in York by bidding him keep meeting if he thought fit That he lodged at M^' Nobles and preached at Montagnies.