The Protestants doe not simply deny Tradition; but first we distinguish Traditions, and then according to some acceptations, with a subordination to holy Scrip∣ture, we admit thereof.
First, our Aduersaries maintaine, that there be doctri∣nall Traditions, or Traditions containing articles of faith, and substantiall matters of diuine worship and religion, not found in the holy Scripture; to wit, Purgatory, In∣uocation of Saints, adoration of Images, Papall Monar∣chie, &c. These and all other such like Traditions, con∣taining new parts and additions of Articles of religiona 1.1, the Protestants simply condemne and refuse; and when we dispute against Traditions, we take the word in this notion: and heerein is the maine difference betweene them and vs.
Secondly, the name of Tradition in the writings of the primitiue Doctors, is taken in three other accepta∣tions.
First, for externall Rites and Ceremonies of decency, order, & outward profession in religion not found in the holy Scripture, but vsed as things adiaphorous, and not of the very substance of worship but accessarie; of which kinde, the primitiue Fathers mention sundry; to wit, The signing with the Crosse, praying with the face to∣wards