We are well informed how much the romish religion has declined in this country: three hundred years ago Birmingham did not produce one person of another persuasion; but now, out of 50,000 people, we have not 300 of this.
"An History of Birmingham (1783)"
William Hutton
During the tedious reign of the romish priest, before the introduction of letters, knowledge was small, and he wished to confine that knowledge to himself: he substituted mystery for science, and led the people blindfold.
"An History of Birmingham (1783)"
William Hutton
We do not intend to describe the ceremony, which, in the romish Church, is of short duration.
"The Prime Minister"
W.H.G. Kingston