The Oxford Methodists : $b Memoirs of the Rev. Messrs. Clayton, Ingham, Gambold, Hervey, and Broughton, with biographical notices of othersTyerman, L. (Luke)
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The Oxford Methodists : $b Memoirs of the Rev. Messrs. Clayton, Ingham, Gambold, Hervey, and Broughton, with biographical notices of others
“In singing, two things ought to be regarded. The one is to
sing in outward harmony, keeping the tune; and, if we do not
understand it, ’tis better to be silent and hear others, or
to sing low and after others, that we may not make a discord,
which is disagreeable, and causes confusion; and, in general,
it is not well to sing so very high and loud. But the other and
more material thing to be regarded is, seriously to mind what
we are about,—to be present with our thoughts,—to meditate upon
the matter; and, above all, to sing with grace in the heart to
the Lord. This makes singing sweet and heavenly; and, without
this, our singing can neither be edifying to ourselves nor to
others.”
Ingham’s only other publication was a small volume, entitled, “A
Discourse on the Faith and Hope of the Gospel. Leedes: Printed for the
Author, by Griffith Wright, 1763.” 12mo, 207 pp.
This, though a small, was an important book, for it contained the views
of Ingham, on the chief doctrines of the Christian religion, immediately
after he had read the works of Glass and Sandeman. There can be no
question, that, he substantially embraced the dogmas which they had so
boldly propounded. The following extracts are confirmative of this. The
reader will excuse the length of them, on the ground, that they exhibit
the principal articles of Ingham’s creed towards the close of life. The
book is pervaded by a fine Christian spirit; and, here and there, almost
waxes eloquent.
“Every true and real minister of Jesus Christ hath a divine
commission, or is sent of God.” (Preface.)
“I believe, that the whole counsel of God to the Church is
faithfully recorded in the holy Scriptures.” (Ibid.)
“I believe no servant of Christ hath now any new revelation
to deliver; but, I also believe, that no man can clearly
comprehend or truly understand the holy Scriptures without
the illumination of the Holy Ghost. Yet, the Holy Ghost
neither revealeth, teacheth, impresseth, or applieth anything
to any person now, but what is either expressly written, or
is agreeable to the analogy of faith delivered, in the holy
Scriptures.” (Ibid.)
“It is my opinion, that, both the doctrine and also the
very words of Scripture, in the languages wherein they were
originally written, were inspired by the Holy Ghost. The
translation of the Holy Scriptures into the modern tongues
hath been a great blessing, and of very great use to the cause
of Christianity. Yet, men of learning, who have studied the
originals, know that some places are falsely translated, and
others weakly and lamely. It would be well worth the labour of
all the learned men in every nation to conspire together to
publish an accurate translation.” (p. 5.)
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