"all may, some should, none must"

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    David Member Anglican

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    Good morning all.

    Hope all are well.

    Question: what is the original source of the phrase "all may, some should, none must" with regards to private auricular confession within The Church of England?

    Kind regards

    David.
     
    David, Aug 12, 2023
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    There is some suggestion that it may be attributed to Richard Hooker.

    There are others who see it arising in the 19th Century (Oxford Movement times)
     
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    Google lists it … but does not mention the source
     
    Nevis, Apr 12, 2024
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