[Dr. Eckleburg]

I do a great many things I don't need to do

"That God's word damns your ceremonies it is evident; for the plain and straight commandment of God is, 'Not that thing which appears good in thy eyes shalt thou do to the Lord thy God, but what the Lord thy God has commanded thee; that do thou; add nothing to it; diminish nothing from it.' Now unless you are able to prove that God has commanded your ceremonies, this his former commandment will damn both you and them." -- John Knox (Knox, Works, 1:199. Cf. Calvin, The Necessity of Reforming the Church, in Tracts, 1:128-29.)

[D-fendr]

Thank you for John Knox's thoughts on ceremonies.

I'm still asking if you believe intercessory prayer is scriptural and whether you believe the saints in heaven are part of the Body of Christ.

thanks for your reply.