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GOVERNMENT OF THE CHURCH.
Maley, Stourbridge, 16th September 1850. Sin—I believe that I agree nearly in all your remarks upon my letter- about the Church that -appeared in the last Spectator. I wish to observe, that I intended to express a clear opinion that a Churl Legislature should be composed of laity as well as clergy. There ought probably to be a difference between the composition of the legislative and Judicial organs of the Church, if she become possessed of self- government. But I apprehend that the same principle would apply to both, though not in exactly the same manner.
I did not wish to indicate the type of such a legislature or scheme of go- vernment without further discussion and inquiry ; towards which I should be glad if any of your correspondents would contribute. But I am disposed to think that the constitution of the American Church- might furnish a good general model.
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