"It was not long before the lady began the attack, and having given us a scriptural account of the Trinity, she blamed us for two things:
"1st. For dwelling upon that point rather than enforcing practical duties.
"2nd. For admitting St. Athanasius's Creed, as in her opinion it is full of gross misrepresentations of the Godhead."
A verbal discussion followed, which is carefully recorded. Mrs. Darby afterwards brought the six following questions, and put them to the vicar, who, in turn, furnishes a written reply.
"1st Query. Dost thou believe that thy Church, or as it is called, the Church of England, is the Church of Christ?
"2nd Query. Dost thou believe that thou art a minister of Christ?
"3rd Query. But Christ's ministers had all their trade. Was not Paul a tentmaker? And is thy maintenance such as suits a minister of the gospel?
"4th Query. The ministers of Christ preach the gospel freely. 'Freely ye have received, freely give,' says Christ. Dost thou do so?
"5th Query. Is the baptism thou baptizest with, the baptism of Him who baptized with the Holy Ghost?