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78 A Conference of Theologians.
the fruits of his own labours in behalf of
Catholic Re-union in our land. Here was at
last "deep answering to deep/ the depth of
Catholic learning to the still greater depth of
Christian love. Here was that which the
Cardinal had in principle anticipated years
before, while in many of its details the
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Eirenicon
was the exact transcript of his own
bright mind. With the keen apprehension,
writes Dr. Newman, which was Cardinal
Wiseman s characteristic, he at once saw in
Tract 90 a basis of accommodation between
Anglicanism ~ and Rome. He suggested ~~ broadly ti
that the decrees of the Council of Trent should
be made the rule of interpretation for the 39
Articles. Let no retractations be demanded, but
an explanation of the Articles in accordance
with Catholic Doctrines. Now for such a
method as this, the way is in part prepared by
the demonstration in Tract 90, that such inter
pretation may be given of the most difficult
Articles as will
strip them of all contradiction
to the decrees of the Tridentine Synod.
The same method may be pursued on other
points, and much pain may thus be spared to
individuals and much difficulty to the Church.
"Is this," he added, "a visionary idea? is it merely
the expression of a strong desire? I know
that many will so judge it and perhaps were I
to consult my own quiet I would not venture
to express it, but I will in simplicity of heart