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and the cross in baptism: they were not unlawful, but they were inexpedient. He left himself in the hands of his congregation; if they would not be scandalised by his wearing the surplice and using the ceremonies, he would conform; if their consciences would be wounded by his submission, he would
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A sermon preached before the late King James His
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went out to engage in the war of the
Palatinate in 1620, Burges accompanied him as his chaplain; he does not seem to have remained long with the English force, and he was succeeded by his future son-in-law,
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suggesting that he should intercede for Burges with the king, saying that the doctor was then prepared to subscribe, and desired to resume his ministry.
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exists to his memory. He perhaps never quite relinquished his medical practice, and as late as August 1634 he was admitted an extra licentiate of the
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was ordered to prepare an answer. When the appointed day arrived, Burges refused to subscribe to the canons, resigned his living, and was silenced.
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in 1592, an appointment for life which he relinquished after 1601 when he was appointed as rector to the third portion ( De la Grene) the parish of
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consequence of the king's letter, passed a statute enacting that none should take the doctorate in any faculty without previously subscribing.
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