A few of the observations in these pages will, notwithstanding, be found to possess some resemblance to those in the same places made by Mr Sheridan; but as I consider them highly important to be introduced where they are, and as they contain the recommendations of Mr Garrick, I have not thought myself warranted to omit them, although they bear a similarity to what has been said already.

Without any further comment, I shall request the Reader's attention to the following sheets.

COMMON PRAYER,

AS READ BY THE LATE

MR. GARRICK.

[The Reader is respectfully requested to read the general remarks in the Discourse, p. 43, On the relative positions of those who employ the Liturgy in their public worship. R. C.]

WHEN speaking the three following words, Mr Garrick recommended a look, expressive of the utmost suitable gravity, to be cast slowly around the congregation, the voice rather low*, and denoting, together with the whole manner, that solemn and reverential respect which is due to the place of public worship.

Dearly beloved brethren,

Here make a pause much longer than the comma, or, indeed, than the time which is

* The term low applies both to pitch and loudness in this case, as both are necessary for the expression of solemn and reverential respect. But in strict musical language, the term low and its opposite high apply only to pitch of sound.-R. C.

thought to be necessary after a semicolon.Then proceed with a solemn dignity of tone, and with a tenor of smooth, regular delivery.

the scripture moveth us in sundry places to acknowledge

Not acknowledge, (the second syllable very long,) as it is pronounced by many.

and confess our manifold sins and wickedness;

The word manifold with some impression, and in a manner expressive of the utmost sorrow and contrition for our acknowledged transgressions.

and that we should not dissemble nor cloke them before the face of Almighty God our heavenly Father;

An awful look upward when repeating from "before the face," &c. was practised by Mr

Garrick.

but confess them with an humble, lowly, penitent, and obedient heart;

Speak "an humble, lowly, penitent, and obedient heart," with much deliberation, and preserve distinctly the commas between them.

to the end that we may obtain forgiveness of the same, by his infinite goodness and mercy.

A look upward from "by his infinite,"

&c. &c.

And although we ought at all times humbly to acknowledge our sins before God.

Whenever our Maker's name is mentioned, it ought to be done with the utmost solemnity and respect. I once heard a clergyman call it Gad, which made all those who were not accustomed to his method of distorting the word, involuntarily violate the proper solemnity of the place, by an attempt to stifle a laugh*.

yet ought we most chiefly so to do, when we assemble and meet together, to render thanks for the great benefits we have received

The participle passive or preterite ending in ed, as in the last word, ought in general

The word God is often distorted into Gaud. This seems to arise from an attempt to prolong the word, when the vowel a of all is apt to be substituted for the correct vowel o of on. This word ought especially to be preserved from a vitiated pronunciation.-R. C.

to be pronounced long-received, to be delivered as three syllables, and not in the common manner, as if it were only two, and spelt receiv'd. But this cannot be always attended to, as I shall afterwards shew.

at his hands, to set forth his most worthy praise, to hear his most holy word, and to ask those things which are requisite and necessary, as well for the body as the soul. Wherefore

Here Mr Garrick always stopt, and repeated

I pray and beseech you,

in rather a fervent, supplicating tone and look.

as many as are here present,

Look gently around your congregation, in speaking the last words.

to accompany me with a pure heart, and humble voice, unto the throne of the heavenly grace,

"The throne of the heavenly grace," with a lock upward of great reverence, and with a suitable tone.