but he must prove his point. It might be argued perhaps that there is a sort of purifying grace in the episcopal ministrations themselves, in public proclamation, the sort of things that, all unworthy, [505] we promulgate.42 That is to attribute cleansing power to the ceremony and to the overpowering influence doubtless of the Spirit. It is the view of good and wise bishops. I am inclined to think, however, that the likelihood of contracting defilement is greater than that of gaining further brilliance.