An answer according to truth that trembles not, nor quakes, nor quayleth : given to thirty six queries, propounded by James Parnell (commonly called the Young Quaker) to an ancient countrey-minister : with some counter-quæries returned by the same minister unto the said young Quack and his fellowes.

The Quakers first Quaerie.

1. VVHen? and how? and by what? wast thou called to the Ministery which thou professeth?

Answer, Although it be easier, for him that is yet in darknesse, to propound doubts and quaeries, than for some of the children of Light to answer them on the sudden; as appeares by Nebu∣chadnetzars questions propounded to Daniel and his three com∣panions, Dan. 2. And that our Saviour himself refused to an∣swer the Pharisees Interrogatories, till they had first answered his, Matth. 21. 23, 24. And albeit I might put you off with Solomons words, Prov. 26. 4. Answer not a fool according to his folly, lest thou also be like unto him: yet lest you should continue wise in your own eyes, and by my silence take occasion to insult; I answer to your several Quaeries as followeth, and expect that you should do the like to mine, if you be able.

To this Quaery I say then, That I was inwardly called to the Ministery which I professe, by the motion and gift of Gods Spi∣rit long before you were born, which hath been Gods ordinary way: see Job 32. 8. 2 Chron. 20. 14. Amos 5. 7, 15. Mic. 3. 8.