12/72 _Burnet,_ continuing the same subject:--The men of merit and service were loaded with many livings and many dignities. With this great accession of wealth there broke in upon the Church a great deal of luxury and high living, on the pretence of hospitality; while others made purchases, and left great estates, most of which we have seen melt away .-- _Swift._ Uncharitable aggravation; a base innuendo. _Burnet._ Patrick was a great preacher. well, and chiefly on the Scriptures. |