THE REASON.
BEcause there is no distinction of them in the Oath, but in title and order; and yet there is so much difference betwixt them (in respect of approba∣tion) that Deanes and Archdeacons (before now) were never by attestation, or subscription so farre ap∣proved, as Archbishops (but especially as Bishops) have been: how then can wee be so certaine of them, as now to give them (as it were per saltum) the highest degree of ratification at once, viz. a solemne Oath, when hitherto wee were never required to give our hands, or passe our words on their behalfe: and if the assent be intended in a different degree, how can wee compose our consciences in one and the same act of swearing, to approve further of the one, then of the other, the words of the Oath sounding the same de∣gree of assurance to them both? If then we take them together, wee cannot find how wee should avow their approbation, in one joynt and indistinct asseveration; especially upon Oath. But for Deanes and Archdea∣cons we have particular Doubts.