The necessity of receiving the Holy Sacrament (that great test both of the Christian and Protestant religion) declared in a sermon, at a conference of the several ministers of the Deanery of Braughin, in the county of Hertford, appointed by the Right Reverend Father in God, Henry Lord Bishop of London, to be held at Ware, August 28, 1678 / by Robert Neville ...

Neville, Robert, 1640 or 1-1694
Publisher: Printed by J D for Benj Billingsly
Place of Publication: London
Publication Year: 1679
Approximate Era: CharlesII
TCP ID: A52862 ESTC ID: R12405 STC ID: N523
Subject Headings: Lord's Supper; Sermons, English -- 17th century;
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0 A SERMON PREACHED At a CONFERENCE at Ware, August 28. 1678. LUKE 22. latter part of the 19 verse. A SERMON PREACHED At a CONFERENCE At Beware, August 28. 1678. LUKE 22. latter part of the 19 verse. dt n1 vvn p-acp dt n1 p-acp vvd, np1 crd crd np1 crd d n1 pp-f dt crd n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 0 Page 5
1 This Do in Remembrance of Me. The whole verse runs thus: — This Do in Remembrance of Me. The Whole verse runs thus: — d vdb p-acp n1 pp-f np1 dt j-jn n1 vvz av: (4) sermon (DIV1) 1 Page 5
2 And he took Bread, and gave thanks, and brake it, and gave unto them, saying, This is my Body, which is given for you; And he took Bred, and gave thanks, and brake it, and gave unto them, saying, This is my Body, which is given for you; cc pns31 vvd n1, cc vvd n2, cc vvd pn31, cc vvd p-acp pno32, vvg, d vbz po11 n1, r-crq vbz vvn p-acp pn22; (4) sermon (DIV1) 2 Page 5
3 This do in Remembrance of Me. This do in Remembrance of Me. d vdb p-acp n1 pp-f np1 (4) sermon (DIV1) 2 Page 5
4 THE Holy Sacrament was in such great esteem and veneration in former Ages, that in Can. 21 of the Council of Illiberis, the keeping Men from it was thought an heavy Punishment, THE Holy Sacrament was in such great esteem and veneration in former Ages, that in Can. 21 of the Council of Illiberis, the keeping Men from it was Thought an heavy Punishment, dt j n1 vbds p-acp d j n1 cc n1 p-acp j n2, cst p-acp vmb. crd pp-f dt n1 pp-f np1, dt vvg n2 p-acp pn31 vbds vvn dt j n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 3 Page 5
5 as appears by these words of the Canon, That if any absented himself from the Church for three Sundays, he was to be kept as long from the Holy Sacrament, that he might thereby seem punish'd and corrected for it. as appears by these words of the Canon, That if any absented himself from the Church for three Sundays, he was to be kept as long from the Holy Sacrament, that he might thereby seem punished and corrected for it. c-acp vvz p-acp d n2 pp-f dt n1, cst cs d vvd px31 p-acp dt n1 p-acp crd np2, pns31 vbds pc-acp vbi vvn a-acp av-j p-acp dt j n1, cst pns31 vmd av vvi vvn cc vvn p-acp pn31. (4) sermon (DIV1) 3 Page 6
6 And it was decreed by the Council at Aken, in the Year 836, That the Sacrament should be administred every Lord's day, And it was decreed by the Council At Aken, in the Year 836, That the Sacrament should be administered every Lord's day, cc pn31 vbds vvn p-acp dt n1 p-acp np1, p-acp dt n1 crd, cst dt n1 vmd vbi vvn d ng1 n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 3 Page 6
7 lest they who stand off from the Sacrament of their Redemption, should be kept also at as great a Distance from Redemption it self. lest they who stand off from the Sacrament of their Redemption, should be kept also At as great a Distance from Redemption it self. cs pns32 r-crq vvb a-acp p-acp dt n1 pp-f po32 n1, vmd vbi vvn av p-acp c-acp j dt n1 p-acp n1 pn31 n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 3 Page 6
8 And St. Basil (in his 289 Epistle ad Caesaream Patritiam ) commends an every-day Communion as good and profitable. And Saint Basil (in his 289 Epistle and Caesaream Patritiam) commends an everyday Communion as good and profitable. cc n1 np1 (p-acp po31 crd n1 cc np1 fw-la) vvz dt n1 n1 p-acp j cc j. (4) sermon (DIV1) 3 Page 6
9 A sense whereof caused St. Cyril of Jerusalem to invite Guests to this Feast in these words, Eat the Bread, that renews your Nature; A sense whereof caused Saint Cyril of Jerusalem to invite Guests to this Feast in these words, Eat the Bred, that renews your Nature; dt n1 c-crq vvd n1 np1 pp-f np1 pc-acp vvi n2 p-acp d n1 p-acp d n2, vvb dt n1, cst vvz po22 n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 3 Page 6
10 drink the Wine, that is the Smile and Delight of Immortality. drink the Wine, that is the Smile and Delight of Immortality. vvb dt n1, cst vbz dt n1 cc n1 pp-f n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 3 Page 6
11 And St. Cyril of Alexandria tells us, That to drink of the Sacramental Wine, is to drink of the Blood of Jesus, to be partaker's of the Lord's Incorruptibility. And Saint Cyril of Alexandria tells us, That to drink of the Sacramental Wine, is to drink of the Blood of jesus, to be partaker's of the Lord's Incorruptibility. cc n1 np1 pp-f np1 vvz pno12, cst pc-acp vvi pp-f dt j n1, vbz pc-acp vvi pp-f dt n1 pp-f np1, pc-acp vbi ng1 pp-f dt ng1 np1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 3 Page 6
12 And Holy Ignatius (in his Epistle to the Ephesians ) calls the Sacramental Bread The Medicine of Immortality, An Antidote against Death, A Purge that expels all evil. And Holy Ignatius (in his Epistle to the Ephesians) calls the Sacramental Bred The Medicine of Immortality, an Antidote against Death, A Purge that expels all evil. cc j np1 (p-acp po31 n1 p-acp dt np1) vvz dt j n1 dt n1 pp-f n1, dt n1 p-acp n1, dt vvb cst vvz d n-jn. (4) sermon (DIV1) 3 Page 6
13 And the Fathers of the Nicene Council style the two Elements of the Sacrament, the Symbols of our Resurrection. And the Father's of the Nicene Council style the two Elements of the Sacrament, the Symbols of our Resurrection. cc dt n2 pp-f dt np1 n1 n1 dt crd n2 pp-f dt n1, dt n2 pp-f po12 n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 3 Page 6
14 And at this rate did several of the Antient Fathers speak of it And I could heartily wish that the generality of Men had the same opinion of the Sacrament in this, And At this rate did several of the Ancient Father's speak of it And I could heartily wish that the generality of Men had the same opinion of the Sacrament in this, cc p-acp d n1 vdd av-j pp-f dt j n2 vvb pp-f pn31 cc pns11 vmd av-j vvi cst dt n1 pp-f n2 vhd dt d n1 pp-f dt n1 p-acp d, (4) sermon (DIV1) 3 Page 6
15 as they had in former Ages; as they had in former Ages; c-acp pns32 vhd p-acp j n2; (4) sermon (DIV1) 3 Page 6
16 and that they would not exercise the power of the Keys against, and excommunicate themselves, by their wilful Absence, from this Holy Feast. and that they would not exercise the power of the Keys against, and excommunicate themselves, by their wilful Absence, from this Holy Feast. cc cst pns32 vmd xx vvi dt n1 pp-f dt n2 p-acp, cc vvi px32, p-acp po32 j n1, p-acp d j n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 3 Page 6
17 And since the Heathens had their NONLATINALPHABET, their Feasts in memory of their Heroes, Aeacus and Ajax; and the Israelites their Passover (a Type of this our Feast) in memory of their Deliverance in Egypt; let us Christians celebrate this Memorial Feast, which our Saviour did institute in these words, This Do in remembrance of Me. And since the heathens had their, their Feasts in memory of their Heroes, Aeacus and Ajax; and the Israelites their Passover (a Type of this our Feast) in memory of their Deliverance in Egypt; let us Christians celebrate this Memorial Feast, which our Saviour did institute in these words, This Do in remembrance of Me. cc c-acp dt n2-jn vhd po32, po32 n2 p-acp n1 pp-f po32 n2, np1 cc np1; cc dt np2 po32 np1 (dt n1 pp-f d po12 n1) p-acp n1 pp-f po32 n1 p-acp np1; vvb pno12 njpg2 vvi d n-jn n1, r-crq po12 n1 vdd vvi p-acp d n2, d vdb p-acp n1 pp-f np1 (4) sermon (DIV1) 3 Page 7
18 Before I contrive the words into a Proposition, I shall first resolve this Question; Before I contrive the words into a Proposition, I shall First resolve this Question; c-acp pns11 vvi dt n2 p-acp dt n1, pns11 vmb ord vvi d n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 4 Page 7
19 How Christ could, at the eating the last Supper with his Disciples, with whom he was present, bid them Do this in remembrance of him? how could they be said to do that in Remembrance of his Death, which was then future, How christ could, At the eating the last Supper with his Disciples, with whom he was present, bid them Do this in remembrance of him? how could they be said to do that in Remembrance of his Death, which was then future, c-crq np1 vmd, p-acp dt vvg dt ord n1 p-acp po31 n2, p-acp ro-crq pns31 vbds j, vvb pno32 vdb d p-acp n1 pp-f pno31? q-crq vmd pns32 vbi vvn pc-acp vdi d p-acp n1 pp-f po31 n1, r-crq vbds av j-jn, (4) sermon (DIV1) 4 Page 7
20 and to come? For if we do an Action in remembrance of any thing, it must be of a thing that is past; and to come? For if we do an Actium in remembrance of any thing, it must be of a thing that is past; cc pc-acp vvi? p-acp cs pns12 vdb dt n1 p-acp n1 pp-f d n1, pn31 vmb vbi pp-f dt n1 cst vbz j; (4) sermon (DIV1) 4 Page 7
21 or, if in remembrance of any Person, it must be either of a Person absent from us, or, if in remembrance of any Person, it must be either of a Person absent from us, cc, cs p-acp n1 pp-f d n1, pn31 vmb vbi d pp-f dt n1 j p-acp pno12, (4) sermon (DIV1) 4 Page 7
22 or of one departed this life. or of one departed this life. cc pp-f pi vvd d n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 4 Page 7
23 To which I answer, That it follows only from these words, that Christ instituted and appointed a Sacrament, To which I answer, That it follows only from these words, that christ instituted and appointed a Sacrament, p-acp r-crq pns11 vvb, cst pn31 vvz av-j p-acp d n2, cst np1 vvd cc vvn dt n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 5 Page 7
24 or Figurative, mysterious Representation of a thing; which, in the whole use of it, was variabie, either to this day, to morrow, or any other day; or Figurative, mysterious Representation of a thing; which, in the Whole use of it, was variabie, either to this day, to morrow, or any other day; cc j, j n1 pp-f dt n1; r-crq, p-acp dt j-jn n1 pp-f pn31, vbds n1, av-d p-acp d n1, p-acp n1, cc d j-jn n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 5 Page 7
25 and therefore never to be naturally verified, but on the Cross, by a Proper and Natural Presence; and Therefore never to be naturally verified, but on the Cross, by a Proper and Natural Presence; cc av av-x pc-acp vbi av-j vvn, cc-acp p-acp dt n1, p-acp dt j cc j n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 5 Page 7
26 because then it was so, and never else: Because then it was so, and never Else: c-acp cs pn31 vbds av, cc av-x av: (4) sermon (DIV1) 5 Page 7
27 In Remembrance of which his being and suffering on the Cross, we do this Holy Action, We do this in Remembrance of Him. In Remembrance of which his being and suffering on the Cross, we do this Holy Actium, We do this in Remembrance of Him. p-acp n1 pp-f r-crq po31 n1 cc vvg p-acp dt n1, pns12 vdb d j n1, pns12 vdb d p-acp n1 pp-f pno31. (4) sermon (DIV1) 5 Page 7
28 The importance of which words may be comprized in this Proposition: The importance of which words may be comprised in this Proposition: dt n1 pp-f r-crq n2 vmb vbi vvd p-acp d n1: (4) sermon (DIV1) 6 Page 8
29 That this Holy Action of receiving the Sacrament, in Remembrance) of Christ's Death and Passion, is a Duty incumbent upon every Christian; That this Holy Actium of receiving the Sacrament, in Remembrance) of Christ's Death and Passion, is a Duty incumbent upon every Christian; cst d j n1 pp-f vvg dt n1, p-acp n1) pp-f npg1 n1 cc n1, vbz dt n1 vvn p-acp d np1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 6 Page 8
30 every Christian is bound to Do this in remembrance of him; and that for these following Reasons: I. every Christian is bound to Do this in remembrance of him; and that for these following Reasons: I. d np1 vbz vvn pc-acp vdi d p-acp n1 pp-f pno31; cc cst p-acp d j-vvg n2: pns11. (4) sermon (DIV1) 6 Page 8
31 Because Christ, who did institute and appoint it, requires it of us; whose Command is of that extent and latitude, as to comprehend all Christians. Because christ, who did institute and appoint it, requires it of us; whose Command is of that extent and latitude, as to comprehend all Christians. p-acp np1, r-crq vdd vvi cc vvi pn31, vvz pn31 pp-f pno12; rg-crq n1 vbz pp-f d n1 cc n1, c-acp pc-acp vvi d np1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 7 Page 8
32 'Tis true indeed, that the Apostles only were present at Christ's first Celebration, and so the Command was directed to them: It's true indeed, that the Apostles only were present At Christ's First Celebration, and so the Command was directed to them: pn31|vbz j av, cst dt n2 av-j vbdr j p-acp npg1 ord n1, cc av dt n1 vbds vvn p-acp pno32: (4) sermon (DIV1) 7 Page 8
33 But how? not to the Apostles only as Apostles, but also as Communicants, as representing the People; But how? not to the Apostles only as Apostles, but also as Communicants, as representing the People; cc-acp q-crq? xx p-acp dt n2 av-j c-acp n2, cc-acp av c-acp n2, c-acp vvg dt n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 7 Page 8
34 or else to the Apostles, as Dispensers; and to the People, as Receivers: or Else to the Apostles, as Dispensers; and to the People, as Receivers: cc av p-acp dt n2, c-acp n2; cc p-acp dt n1, c-acp n2: (4) sermon (DIV1) 7 Page 8
35 For, if the Officers and Ministers of the Church are bound to give it, all Christians (no doubt) are bound to receive it: For, if the Officers and Ministers of the Church Are bound to give it, all Christians (no doubt) Are bound to receive it: c-acp, cs dt n2 cc n2 pp-f dt n1 vbr vvn pc-acp vvi pn31, d np1 (dx n1) vbr vvn pc-acp vvi pn31: (4) sermon (DIV1) 7 Page 8
36 and that they are obliged so to do, St. Paul hath fully and plainly declared to us; and that they Are obliged so to do, Saint Paul hath Fully and plainly declared to us; cc cst pns32 vbr vvn av pc-acp vdi, n1 np1 vhz av-j cc av-j vvn p-acp pno12; (4) sermon (DIV1) 7 Page 8
37 telling us in 1 Cor. 11.24. that when our Lord had given thanks, he brake the Bread, and said, Take, eat, this is my Body, which is broken for you; telling us in 1 Cor. 11.24. that when our Lord had given thanks, he brake the Bred, and said, Take, eat, this is my Body, which is broken for you; vvg pno12 p-acp crd np1 crd. cst c-crq po12 n1 vhd vvn n2, pns31 vvd dt n1, cc vvd, vvb, vvb, d vbz po11 n1, r-crq vbz vvn p-acp pn22; (4) sermon (DIV1) 7 Page 8
38 Do this in Remembrance of me. Do this in Remembrance of me. vdb d p-acp n1 pp-f pno11. (4) sermon (DIV1) 7 Page 8
39 Here this Command [ Do this ] immediately refers to these words, [ Take, eat ] which the verse of my Text hath not; Here this Command [ Do this ] immediately refers to these words, [ Take, eat ] which the verse of my Text hath not; av d n1 [ vdb d ] av-j vvz p-acp d n2, [ vvb, vvi ] r-crq dt n1 pp-f po11 n1 vhz xx; (4) sermon (DIV1) 7 Page 8
40 and therefore it must there refer only to taking Bread, giving Thanks, breaking it, and giving it to them; and Therefore it must there refer only to taking Bred, giving Thanks, breaking it, and giving it to them; cc av pn31 vmb a-acp vvi av-j p-acp vvg n1, vvg n2, vvg pn31, cc vvg pn31 p-acp pno32; (4) sermon (DIV1) 7 Page 8
41 in which the Apostles and their Successors, were more immediately concerned; in which the Apostles and their Successors, were more immediately concerned; p-acp r-crq dt n2 cc po32 n2, vbdr av-dc av-j vvn; (4) sermon (DIV1) 7 Page 8
42 and none can do this, i. e. take Bread, give Thanks, break it, and give it, but they; and none can do this, i. e. take Bred, give Thanks, break it, and give it, but they; cc pix vmb vdi d, sy. sy. vvb n1, vvb n2, vvb pn31, cc vvb pn31, cc-acp pns32; (4) sermon (DIV1) 7 Page 9
43 but in the other actions of taking, and eating, all Christians are concerned. but in the other actions of taking, and eating, all Christians Are concerned. cc-acp p-acp dt j-jn n2 pp-f vvg, cc vvg, d np1 vbr vvn. (4) sermon (DIV1) 7 Page 9
44 The Receiving the Sacrament is not a thing Arbitrary or Indifferent, to be done, or not done, at our pleasure, The Receiving the Sacrament is not a thing Arbitrary or Indifferent, to be done, or not done, At our pleasure, dt vvg dt n1 vbz xx dt n1 j-jn cc j, pc-acp vbi vdn, cc xx vdi, p-acp po12 n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 8 Page 9
45 because it is under the Obligation of a Positive Command, which our Saviour hath given us in these words, This Do in remembrance of me; Because it is under the Obligation of a Positive Command, which our Saviour hath given us in these words, This Do in remembrance of me; c-acp pn31 vbz p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt j n1, r-crq po12 n1 vhz vvn pno12 p-acp d n2, d vdb p-acp n1 pp-f pno11; (4) sermon (DIV1) 8 Page 9
46 that is, Do this in remembrance that I put a cloud of Flesh upon my bright and resplendent Glory; that is, Do this in remembrance that I put a cloud of Flesh upon my bright and resplendent Glory; cst vbz, vdb d p-acp n1 cst pns11 vvd dt n1 pp-f n1 p-acp po11 j cc j n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 8 Page 9
47 In remembrance that I, who am the Light of the World, suffered my self to be put into the dark Lanthorn of an Human Body; In remembrance that I, who am the Light of the World, suffered my self to be put into the dark Lantern of an Human Body; p-acp n1 cst pns11, q-crq vbm dt n1 pp-f dt n1, vvd po11 n1 pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp dt j n1 pp-f dt j n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 8 Page 9
48 In remembrance of my bitter Pains and Sufferings on the Cross; In remembrance of my bitter Pains and Sufferings on the Cross; p-acp n1 pp-f po11 j n2 cc n2 p-acp dt n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 8 Page 9
49 In remembrance of the stretching out of my Arms on the Tree of Shame, to receive and imbrace You; In remembrance of the stretching out of my Arms on the Tree of Shame, to receive and embrace You; p-acp n1 pp-f dt n-vvg av pp-f po11 n2 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, pc-acp vvi cc vvi pn22; (4) sermon (DIV1) 8 Page 9
50 In remembrance of the opening of my Side, to make an avenue and passage for You to my Heart; In remembrance of the opening of my Side, to make an avenue and passage for You to my Heart; p-acp n1 pp-f dt n-vvg pp-f po11 n1, pc-acp vvi dt n1 cc n1 p-acp pn22 p-acp po11 n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 8 Page 9
51 In remembrance of my pouring out Water to wash You, and Blood to redeem You. In remembrance of my pouring out Water to wash You, and Blood to Redeem You. p-acp n1 pp-f po11 vvg av n1 pc-acp vvi pn22, cc n1 pc-acp vvi pn22 (4) sermon (DIV1) 8 Page 9
52 Memorials of Dying-Men are of great account with all Men, being placed among their NONLATINALPHABET, their most valued and esteemed Treasures: Memorials of Dying-Men Are of great account with all Men, being placed among their, their most valued and esteemed Treasures: n2 pp-f n2 vbr pp-f j n1 p-acp d n2, vbg vvn p-acp po32, po32 av-ds vvn cc j-vvn n2: (4) sermon (DIV1) 9 Page 9
53 And we usually say, That the words of a Dying-Man make the strongest and deepest impressions in the minds of the Living: And we usually say, That the words of a Dying-man make the Strongest and Deepest impressions in the minds of the Living: cc pns12 av-j vvb, cst dt n2 pp-f dt n1 vvi dt js cc js-jn n2 p-acp dt n2 pp-f dt j-vvg: (4) sermon (DIV1) 9 Page 9
54 Be pleased therefore to bribe your Fancy, to suppose One, who had always been a loving and indulgent Husband, Be pleased Therefore to bribe your Fancy, to suppose One, who had always been a loving and indulgent Husband, vbb vvn av pc-acp vvi po22 n1, pc-acp vvi pi, r-crq vhd av vbn dt j-vvg cc j n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 9 Page 9
55 now lying upon his Deathbed, and the very moment before his Soul is divorced from his Body, now lying upon his Deathbed, and the very moment before his Soul is divorced from his Body, av vvg p-acp po31 n1, cc dt j n1 p-acp po31 n1 vbz vvn p-acp po31 n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 9 Page 10
56 and he from his Wife by Death, making this his last and dying request to her; and he from his Wife by Death, making this his last and dying request to her; cc pns31 p-acp po31 n1 p-acp n1, vvg d po31 ord cc j-vvg n1 p-acp pno31; (4) sermon (DIV1) 9 Page 10
57 I perceive the last Sand of my Glass is now running, and my time of Departure is near at hand, let me therefore beg this last favour of thee, I perceive the last Sand of my Glass is now running, and my time of Departure is near At hand, let me Therefore beg this last favour of thee, pns11 vvb dt ord n1 pp-f po11 n1 vbz av vvg, cc po11 n1 pp-f n1 vbz av-j p-acp n1, vvb pno11 av vvi d ord n1 pp-f pno21, (4) sermon (DIV1) 9 Page 10
58 and desire thee to keep my Picture by thee when I am dead and gone; let me desire thee to do this in remembrance of me: and desire thee to keep my Picture by thee when I am dead and gone; let me desire thee to do this in remembrance of me: cc vvb pno21 pc-acp vvi po11 n1 p-acp pno21 c-crq pns11 vbm j cc vvn; vvb pno11 vvi pno21 pc-acp vdi d p-acp n1 pp-f pno11: (4) sermon (DIV1) 9 Page 10
59 Undoubtedly his Wife, if she had but the least spark of kindness for him, would keep his Picture by her, as a most valuable Treasure; Undoubtedly his Wife, if she had but the least spark of kindness for him, would keep his Picture by her, as a most valuable Treasure; av-j po31 n1, cs pns31 vhd p-acp dt ds n1 pp-f n1 p-acp pno31, vmd vvi po31 n1 p-acp pno31, c-acp dt av-ds j n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 9 Page 10
60 and when ever she beholds it, pay him, whom it represents, the just Tribute of a Tear. and when ever she beholds it, pay him, whom it represents, the just Tribute of a Tear. cc c-crq av pns31 vvz pn31, vvb pno31, ro-crq pn31 vvz, dt j n1 pp-f dt n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 9 Page 10
61 The Church is Christ's Spouse, and the Sacrament is the Picture of Christ's Death drawn to the Life; The Church is Christ's Spouse, and the Sacrament is the Picture of Christ's Death drawn to the Life; dt n1 vbz npg1 n1, cc dt n1 vbz dt n1 pp-f npg1 n1 vvn p-acp dt n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 9 Page 10
62 and if Christ, a little before his Death, desires, nay more, commands his Spouse, the Church, and if christ, a little before his Death, Desires, nay more, commands his Spouse, the Church, cc cs np1, dt j p-acp po31 n1, n2, uh-x av-dc, vvz po31 n1, dt n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 9 Page 10
63 for whom he was about to die, and shed his most precious Blood, to commemorate his Death after his Suffering and Crucifixion; for whom he was about to die, and shed his most precious Blood, to commemorate his Death After his Suffering and Crucifixion; p-acp ro-crq pns31 vbds a-acp pc-acp vvi, cc vvi po31 av-ds j n1, p-acp j po31 n1 p-acp po31 vvg cc n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 9 Page 10
64 and break Bread, and drink Wine, in remembrance that his Body was broken, and his Blood poured out; and break Bred, and drink Wine, in remembrance that his Body was broken, and his Blood poured out; cc vvb n1, cc vvi n1, p-acp n1 cst po31 n1 vbds vvn, cc po31 n1 vvd av; (4) sermon (DIV1) 9 Page 10
65 call to mind his bloody Passion by that holy Action; call to mind his bloody Passion by that holy Actium; vvb pc-acp vvi po31 j n1 p-acp d j n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 9 Page 10
66 certainly if she hath any bowels of Compassion in her, she cannot deny his so just and reasonable request; Certainly if she hath any bowels of Compassion in her, she cannot deny his so just and reasonable request; av-j cs pns31 vhz d n2 pp-f n1 p-acp pno31, pns31 vmbx vvi po31 av j cc j n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 9 Page 10
67 she cannot disobey so obliging a Command. she cannot disobey so obliging a Command. pns31 vmbx vvi av vvg dt n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 9 Page 10
68 If this Sacrament could have well been spared, and Men could have kept the Law of the Inward-Man without it, our Saviour, who came to beat down all the Rites and Ceremonies of the Old Law, would never have raised up this under the Gospel; If this Sacrament could have well been spared, and Men could have kept the Law of the Inward-man without it, our Saviour, who Come to beatrice down all the Rites and Ceremonies of the Old Law, would never have raised up this under the Gospel; cs d n1 vmd vhi av vbn vvn, cc n2 vmd vhi vvn dt n1 pp-f dt n1 p-acp pn31, po12 n1, r-crq vvd pc-acp vvi p-acp d dt n2 cc n2 pp-f dt j n1, vmd av-x vhi vvn a-acp d p-acp dt n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 10 Page 11
69 but he knew it necessary, and therefore left it upon Record, as binding as a Law; 1 Cor. 11.25. This do ye, as often as you drink it, in remembrance of me. but he knew it necessary, and Therefore left it upon Record, as binding as a Law; 1 Cor. 11.25. This do you, as often as you drink it, in remembrance of me. cc-acp pns31 vvd pn31 j, cc av vvd pn31 p-acp n1, c-acp vvg p-acp dt n1; crd np1 crd. d vdb pn22, c-acp av c-acp pn22 vvb pn31, p-acp n1 pp-f pno11. (4) sermon (DIV1) 10 Page 11
70 As oft as ye do it, implies a doing it often; As oft as you do it, Implies a doing it often; p-acp av c-acp pn22 vdb pn31, vvz dt vdg pn31 av; (4) sermon (DIV1) 10 Page 11
71 and does not leave it at large to our will and pleasure, to be taken up at the discretion of every private person; and does not leave it At large to our will and pleasure, to be taken up At the discretion of every private person; cc vdz xx vvi pn31 p-acp j p-acp po12 n1 cc n1, pc-acp vbi vvn a-acp p-acp dt n1 pp-f d j n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 10 Page 11
72 but supposeth that it must be done frequently, as frequently at least as that Church, whereof we are Members, requires it of us. but Supposeth that it must be done frequently, as frequently At least as that Church, whereof we Are Members, requires it of us. cc-acp vvz cst pn31 vmb vbi vdn av-j, c-acp av-j p-acp ds p-acp d n1, c-crq pns12 vbr n2, vvz pn31 pp-f pno12. (4) sermon (DIV1) 10 Page 11
73 Had our Saviour imposed upon us a heavy Yoke of Judaical Rites, and laborious and expensive Ceremonies, Had our Saviour imposed upon us a heavy Yoke of Judaical Rites, and laborious and expensive Ceremonies, vhd po12 n1 vvn p-acp pno12 dt j n1 pp-f jp n2, cc j cc j n2, (4) sermon (DIV1) 11 Page 11
74 and crowded them in so thick and fast upon us, as to employ and take up all our time, and crowded them in so thick and fast upon us, as to employ and take up all our time, cc vvn pno32 p-acp av j cc av-j p-acp pno12, c-acp pc-acp vvi cc vvi a-acp d po12 n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 11 Page 11
75 and exhaust our strength, we had had some tolerable Plea for our disobedience; and exhaust our strength, we had had Some tolerable Plea for our disobedience; cc vvb po12 n1, pns12 vhd vhn d j n1 p-acp po12 n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 11 Page 11
76 But when he hath freed us from the burdensom imposition of Judaical Observances, and (except that of Baptism) hath recommended but one innocent, cheap, But when he hath freed us from the burdensome imposition of Judaical Observances, and (except that of Baptism) hath recommended but one innocent, cheap, cc-acp c-crq pns31 vhz vvn pno12 p-acp dt j n1 pp-f jp n2, cc (c-acp d pp-f n1) vhz vvn p-acp crd j-jn, j, (4) sermon (DIV1) 11 Page 11
77 and easie Rite to our observation; and easy Rite to our observation; cc j n1 p-acp po12 n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 11 Page 11
78 We are Monsters of Ingratitude if we take not and most chearful Obedience to this his peculiar Command; We Are Monsters of Ingratitude if we take not and most cheerful obedience to this his peculiar Command; pns12 vbr n2 pp-f n1 cs pns12 vvb xx cc av-ds j n1 p-acp d po31 j n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 11 Page 11
79 A Command in so peculiar a manner His, as no other is but that of Baptism. A Command in so peculiar a manner His, as no other is but that of Baptism. dt n1 p-acp av j dt n1 po31, c-acp dx n-jn vbz p-acp d pp-f n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 11 Page 11
80 For his other Commands are but inforcements of those Precepts, that are either contained in the Old Testament, For his other Commands Are but enforcements of those Precepts, that Are either contained in the Old Testament, p-acp po31 n-jn vvz vbr p-acp n2 pp-f d n2, cst vbr av-d vvn p-acp dt j n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 11 Page 11
81 or derived to us from Principles of Nature; but this is his Peculiar, his own proper Commandment: or derived to us from Principles of Nature; but this is his Peculiar, his own proper Commandment: cc vvn p-acp pno12 p-acp n2 pp-f n1; cc-acp d vbz po31 j, po31 d j n1: (4) sermon (DIV1) 11 Page 11
82 and our Receiving the Sacrament in obedience to it, is the proper Characteristical mark of a Christian, the very Test of our Christianity: and our Receiving the Sacrament in Obedience to it, is the proper Characteristical mark of a Christian, the very Test of our Christianity: cc po12 vvg dt n1 p-acp n1 p-acp pn31, vbz dt j j n1 pp-f dt njp, dt j n1 pp-f po12 n1: (4) sermon (DIV1) 11 Page 12
83 for Christ is concernd in no piece of Worship so much as this; This is more properly Christian Worship than any other Act of Religion. for christ is concerned in no piece of Worship so much as this; This is more properly Christian Worship than any other Act of Religion. c-acp np1 vbz vvd p-acp dx n1 pp-f n1 av av-d c-acp d; d vbz av-dc av-j np1 n1 cs d j-jn n1 pp-f n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 11 Page 12
84 Shall we not then observe this Mandate, obey this Command, and enjoy this Privilege properly belonging to his Disciples? This, this it was that caused the Christians of old, Shall we not then observe this Mandate, obey this Command, and enjoy this Privilege properly belonging to his Disciples? This, this it was that caused the Christians of old, vmb pns12 xx av vvi d n1, vvb d n1, cc vvi d n1 av-j vvg p-acp po31 n2? np1, d pn31 vbds cst vvd dt np1 pp-f j, (4) sermon (DIV1) 11 Page 12
85 when for their Sins they were debarr'd and excluded, to lament their condition in large showers or Tears, when for their Sins they were debarred and excluded, to lament their condition in large showers or Tears, c-crq p-acp po32 n2 pns32 vbdr vvn cc vvn, pc-acp vvi po32 n1 p-acp j n2 cc n2, (4) sermon (DIV1) 11 Page 12
86 and sadly bewail their banishment from the Lord's Table: and sadly bewail their banishment from the Lord's Table: cc av-j vvi po32 n1 p-acp dt ng1 n1: (4) sermon (DIV1) 11 Page 12
87 This was esteemed the highest Honour the NONLATINALPHABET could receive, when (after long attendance, and strict examination) they were permitted to commence, This was esteemed the highest Honour the could receive, when (After long attendance, and strict examination) they were permitted to commence, d vbds vvn dt js n1 dt vmd vvi, c-crq (c-acp j n1, cc j n1) pns32 vbdr vvn pc-acp vvi, (4) sermon (DIV1) 11 Page 12
88 and take the Degree of Fideles, and admitted into the Society of Communicants, into the Fellowship and Communion of Saints and take the Degree of Fideles, and admitted into the Society of Communicants, into the Fellowship and Communion of Saints cc vvb dt n1 pp-f fw-la, cc vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f n2, p-acp dt n1 cc n1 pp-f np1 (4) sermon (DIV1) 11 Page 12
89 2. This Holy Action of receiving the Sacrament in Remembrance of Christ 's Death and Passion, is a Duty incumbent upon every Christian, because this was the practice of the most Apostolical and Primitive Times, which is a good Comment upon Christ 's Intentions, 2. This Holy Actium of receiving the Sacrament in Remembrance of christ is Death and Passion, is a Duty incumbent upon every Christian, Because this was the practice of the most Apostolical and Primitive Times, which is a good Comment upon christ is Intentions, crd d j n1 pp-f vvg dt n1 p-acp n1 pp-f np1 vbz n1 cc n1, vbz dt n1 vvn p-acp d njp, c-acp d vbds dt n1 pp-f dt av-ds j cc j n2, r-crq vbz dt j n1 p-acp np1 vbz n2, (4) sermon (DIV1) 12 Page 12
90 and a clear discovery of the Obligatory Power of this Command. and a clear discovery of the Obligatory Power of this Command. cc dt j n1 pp-f dt j n1 pp-f d n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 12 Page 12
91 They who were the immediate Auditors of Christ and his Apostles, had certainly the best Notion of the import of this Command; They who were the immediate Auditors of christ and his Apostles, had Certainly the best Notion of the import of this Command; pns32 r-crq vbdr dt j n2 pp-f np1 cc po31 n2, vhd av-j dt js n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f d n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 13 Page 13
92 and the Notion they had of it, made them as constantly do this, as they assembled together either to eat, drink, and the Notion they had of it, made them as constantly do this, as they assembled together either to eat, drink, cc dt n1 pns32 vhd pp-f pn31, vvd pno32 c-acp av-j vdi d, c-acp pns32 vvd av av-d pc-acp vvi, vvb, (4) sermon (DIV1) 13 Page 13
93 or confer together in love and friendship: or confer together in love and friendship: cc vvi av p-acp n1 cc n1: (4) sermon (DIV1) 13 Page 13
94 And the 46th verse of the 2d of the Acts seems to intimate to us that the Church of Jerusalem receivd the Sacrament every day, And the 46th verse of the 2d of the Acts seems to intimate to us that the Church of Jerusalem received the Sacrament every day, cc dt ord n1 pp-f dt crd pp-f dt n2 vvz pc-acp vvi p-acp pno12 d dt n1 pp-f np1 vvd dt n1 d n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 13 Page 13
95 and that they continued daily with one accord in the Temple, and breaking Bread at home, did eat their meat with gladness and singleness of heart; and that they continued daily with one accord in the Temple, and breaking Bred At home, did eat their meat with gladness and singleness of heart; cc d pns32 vvd av-j p-acp crd n1 p-acp dt n1, cc vvg n1 p-acp n1-an, vdd vvi po32 n1 p-acp n1 cc n1 pp-f n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 13 Page 13
96 that is, after they had daily performed their common Devotions with the Jews in the Temple, they (because the Jews would not then permit them to do it in the Temple) went to their own Houses, to tender a more peculiar Service to Christ, by doing this in remembrance of him. that is, After they had daily performed their Common Devotions with the jews in the Temple, they (Because the jews would not then permit them to do it in the Temple) went to their own Houses, to tender a more peculiar Service to christ, by doing this in remembrance of him. cst vbz, c-acp pns32 vhd av-j vvn po32 j n2 p-acp dt np2 p-acp dt n1, pns32 (c-acp dt np2 vmd xx av vvi pno32 pc-acp vdi pn31 p-acp dt n1) vvd p-acp po32 d n2, pc-acp vvi dt av-dc j n1 p-acp np1, p-acp vdg d p-acp n1 pp-f pno31. (4) sermon (DIV1) 13 Page 13
97 But the principal time for this Holy Exercise seems to have been on the Lord's Day: for we reade, Acts 20.7. that the Disciples were assembled on the first day of the week to break Bread. But the principal time for this Holy Exercise seems to have been on the Lord's Day: for we read, Acts 20.7. that the Disciples were assembled on the First day of the Week to break Bred. p-acp dt j-jn n1 p-acp d j n1 vvz pc-acp vhi vbn p-acp dt ng1 n1: c-acp pns12 vvb, n2 crd. cst dt n2 vbdr vvn p-acp dt ord n1 pp-f dt n1 pc-acp vvi n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 13 Page 13
98 And as in the Apostolical, so in the next succeeding Times, they often met together to do this; And as in the Apostolical, so in the next succeeding Times, they often met together to do this; cc c-acp p-acp dt j, av p-acp dt ord vvg n2, pns32 av vvd av pc-acp vdi d; (4) sermon (DIV1) 13 Page 13
99 and while the Spirit of Christianity was yet warm and vigorous, it is more than probable they did communicate every day, and while the Spirit of Christianity was yet warm and vigorous, it is more than probable they did communicate every day, cc cs dt n1 pp-f np1 vbds av j cc j, pn31 vbz dc cs j pns32 vdd vvi d n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 13 Page 13
100 or as often as they came together to the Publick Worship; or as often as they Come together to the Public Worship; cc c-acp av c-acp pns32 vvd av p-acp dt j n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 13 Page 13
101 insomuch that the Canons Apostolical, and the Synod of Atioch threatned those persons with Excommunication, who resorted to the Public Assemblies to hear the Scriptures, insomuch that the Canonas Apostolical, and the Synod of Atioch threatened those Persons with Excommunication, who resorted to the Public Assemblies to hear the Scriptures, av cst dt n2 j, cc dt n1 pp-f np1 vvd d n2 p-acp n1, r-crq vvd p-acp dt j n2 pc-acp vvi dt n2, (4) sermon (DIV1) 13 Page 13
102 and departed from them without this Spiritual Food. This custom of communicating every day was of no short continuance in the Church; and departed from them without this Spiritual Food. This custom of communicating every day was of no short Continuance in the Church; cc vvd p-acp pno32 p-acp d j n1. d n1 pp-f vvg d n1 vbds pp-f dx j n1 p-acp dt n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 13 Page 13
103 and some Churches, and particularly the Western did retain it longer than others. and Some Churches, and particularly the Western did retain it longer than Others. cc d n2, cc av-j dt j vdd vvi pn31 av-jc cs n2-jn. (4) sermon (DIV1) 13 Page 14
104 And St. Cyprian assures us that it was practis'd in his time, saying, We receive the Eucharist every day, as the food our Salvation. And Saint Cyprian assures us that it was practised in his time, saying, We receive the Eucharist every day, as the food our Salvation. cc n1 jp vvz pno12 cst pn31 vbds vvn p-acp po31 n1, vvg, pns12 vvb dt n1 d n1, c-acp dt n1 po12 n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 13 Page 14
105 The like St. Ambrose reports of Millain, where he was Bishop. The like Saint Ambrose reports of Millain, where he was Bishop. dt j n1 np1 n2 pp-f np1, c-crq pns31 vbds n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 13 Page 14
106 And St. Hierom affirms, that this custom was in use in his time at Rome. And St. Augustin intimates, that in the Age in which he lived it was not wholly disused and laid aside. And Saint Hieronymus affirms, that this custom was in use in his time At Room. And Saint Augustin intimates, that in the Age in which he lived it was not wholly disused and laid aside. cc n1 np1 vvz, cst d n1 vbds p-acp n1 p-acp po31 n1 p-acp vvb. cc n1 np1 vvz, cst p-acp dt n1 p-acp r-crq pns31 vvd pn31 vbds xx av-jn vvn cc vvn av. (4) sermon (DIV1) 13 Page 14
107 In the Eastern Churches this custom disappeared sooner than in the Western, though more or less, according to the ebbing or flowing of their Zeal. In the Eastern Churches this custom disappeared sooner than in the Western, though more or less, according to the ebbing or flowing of their Zeal. p-acp dt j n2 d n1 vvd av-c cs p-acp dt j, cs av-dc cc av-dc, vvg p-acp dt j-vvg cc vvg pp-f po32 n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 13 Page 14
108 And St. Basil positively affirms, that in his time they did communicate four times a week, And Saint Basil positively affirms, that in his time they did communicate four times a Week, cc n1 np1 av-j vvz, cst p-acp po31 n1 pns32 vdd vvi crd n2 dt n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 13 Page 14
109 namely, on the Lord's day, Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday, and upon other days, if the memory of any Martyr were celebrated upon them. namely, on the Lord's day, Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday, and upon other days, if the memory of any Martyr were celebrated upon them. av, p-acp dt ng1 n1, np1, np1, cc np1, cc p-acp j-jn n2, cs dt n1 pp-f d n1 vbdr vvn p-acp pno32. (4) sermon (DIV1) 13 Page 14
110 Afterwards, as Religion began to be in her Wane and Decrease, this Sacrament was more and more discontinued, Afterwards, as Religion began to be in her Wane and Decrease, this Sacrament was more and more discontinued, av, c-acp n1 vvd pc-acp vbi p-acp po31 n1 cc vvb, d n1 vbds n1 cc av-dc vvn, (4) sermon (DIV1) 13 Page 14
111 and from a daily was first changed into a weekly, and then into a monthly Service, and from a daily was First changed into a weekly, and then into a monthly Service, cc p-acp dt j vbds ord vvn p-acp dt j, cc av p-acp dt j n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 13 Page 14
112 and afterward performed but thrice a Year, at Christmass, Easter, and upon Whitsunday; and even at these three great Festivals it is now by many lukewarm Christians neglected and disregarded: and afterwards performed but thrice a Year, At Christmass, Easter, and upon Whitsunday; and even At these three great Festivals it is now by many lukewarm Christians neglected and disregarded: cc av vvn p-acp av dt n1, p-acp np1, np1, cc p-acp np1; cc av p-acp d crd j n2 pn31 vbz av p-acp d j np1 vvn cc j-vvn-u: (4) sermon (DIV1) 13 Page 14
113 for (to speak the truth) we have much degenerated from the Devotion of the Primitive Christians; and are taught of late to idolize Preaching, for (to speak the truth) we have much degenerated from the Devotion of the Primitive Christians; and Are taught of late to idolise Preaching, c-acp (p-acp vvi dt n1) pns12 vhb av-d vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt j np1; cc vbr vvn pp-f av-j p-acp vvb vvg, (4) sermon (DIV1) 13 Page 14
114 and value our selve from our much Hearing; and valve our selve from our much Hearing; cc vvb po12 vvi p-acp po12 d n-vvg; (4) sermon (DIV1) 13 Page 15
115 being like that People called Corimandi, whose Ear (as Historians tell us) covered their whole Body. being like that People called Corimandi, whose Ear (as Historians tell us) covered their Whole Body. vbg j cst n1 vvn fw-la, rg-crq n1 (c-acp n2 vvb pno12) vvd po32 j-jn n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 13 Page 15
116 The Epidemical Disease of this Age, being the Rickets of Religion; The Epidemical Disease of this Age, being the Rickets of Religion; dt j n1 pp-f d n1, vbg dt np1 pp-f n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 13 Page 15
117 or the having great Heads, Heads swell'd, and big with Knowledg (falsely so called) but their Legs weak and impotent, not able to walk in the ways of God's Commandments. or the having great Heads, Heads swelled, and big with Knowledge (falsely so called) but their Legs weak and impotent, not able to walk in the ways of God's commandments. cc av vhg j n2, n2 vvn, cc j p-acp n1 (av-j av vvn) p-acp po32 n2 j cc j, xx j pc-acp vvi p-acp dt n2 pp-f npg1 n2. (4) sermon (DIV1) 13 Page 15
118 Prayer, and the Sacrament of the Lord's Supper, must strike sail to Sermons; Prayer, and the Sacrament of the Lord's Supper, must strike sail to Sermons; n1, cc dt n1 pp-f dt ng1 n1, vmb vvi n1 p-acp n2; (4) sermon (DIV1) 13 Page 15
119 & because Men are too feeble in Spirituals to prepare themselves for it, they are unwilling to come to this holy Feast; & Because Men Are too feeble in Spirituals to prepare themselves for it, they Are unwilling to come to this holy Feast; cc c-acp n2 vbr av j p-acp n2 pc-acp vvi px32 p-acp pn31, pns32 vbr j pc-acp vvi p-acp d j n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 13 Page 15
120 and perswade themselves that Superstition did eat out the heart of true Religion in the Primitive times, and persuade themselves that Superstition did eat out the heart of true Religion in the Primitive times, cc vvi px32 cst n1 vdd vvi av dt n1 pp-f j n1 p-acp dt j n2, (4) sermon (DIV1) 13 Page 15
121 and that then Men did come so frequently to eat with Christ at his Table, only in a Complement, and that then Men did come so frequently to eat with christ At his Table, only in a Compliment, cc cst av n2 vdd vvi av av-j pc-acp vvi p-acp np1 p-acp po31 n1, av-j p-acp dt n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 13 Page 15
122 and Complaisance, and flatter and wheadle their Saviour with a superfluous and needless Devotion, and therefore they will not do this once a year, and Complaisance, and flatter and wheadle their Saviour with a superfluous and needless Devotion, and Therefore they will not do this once a year, cc fw-fr, cc vvi cc n1 po32 n1 p-acp dt j cc j n1, cc av pns32 vmb xx vdi d c-acp dt n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 13 Page 15
123 nay some of them scarce once in all their lives. nay Some of them scarce once in all their lives. uh-x d pp-f pno32 av-j a-acp p-acp d po32 n2. (4) sermon (DIV1) 13 Page 15
124 But let me advise such, not to dare to neglect Christ's gracious Invitation, nor disobey his Command, of doing this in remembrance of him: But let me Advice such, not to Dare to neglect Christ's gracious Invitation, nor disobey his Command, of doing this in remembrance of him: cc-acp vvb pno11 vvi d, xx pc-acp vvi pc-acp vvi npg1 j n1, ccx vvi po31 n1, pp-f vdg d p-acp n1 pp-f pno31: (4) sermon (DIV1) 13 Page 15
125 for not only Acts, but Omissions are evil. for not only Acts, but Omissions Are evil. c-acp xx av-j n2, cc-acp n2 vbr j-jn. (4) sermon (DIV1) 13 Page 15
126 It is a Sin to contemn the Sacrament, and a Sin not to receive it when we may: It is a since to contemn the Sacrament, and a since not to receive it when we may: pn31 vbz dt n1 pc-acp vvi dt n1, cc dt n1 xx pc-acp vvi pn31 c-crq pns12 vmb: (4) sermon (DIV1) 13 Page 15
127 the one leads to the other: the one leads to the other: dt pi vvz p-acp dt n-jn: (4) sermon (DIV1) 13 Page 15
128 Neglect and Indifferency (as we have seen by woful experience) terminate at last in open Prophaneness. Neglect and Indifferency (as we have seen by woeful experience) terminate At last in open Profaneness. vvb cc n1 (c-acp pns12 vhb vvn p-acp j n1) vvi p-acp ord p-acp j n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 13 Page 15
129 If we had a true esteem of the Cup of Blessings, we should thirst more after it: If we had a true esteem of the Cup of Blessings, we should thirst more After it: cs pns12 vhd dt j n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f n2, pns12 vmd vvi av-dc p-acp pn31: (4) sermon (DIV1) 13 Page 16
130 but the truth is, our thoughts are seldom or never imployed upon the consideration of those many Benefits and Advantages we receive by it. but the truth is, our thoughts Are seldom or never employed upon the consideration of those many Benefits and Advantages we receive by it. cc-acp dt n1 vbz, po12 n2 vbr av cc av-x vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f d d n2 cc n2 pns12 vvb p-acp pn31. (4) sermon (DIV1) 13 Page 16
131 And this brings me to the third Reason, why this holy Action of Receiving the Sacrament in Remembrance of Christ's Death and Passion, is a Duty incumbent upon every Christian. And that is, III. And this brings me to the third Reason, why this holy Actium of Receiving the Sacrament in Remembrance of Christ's Death and Passion, is a Duty incumbent upon every Christian. And that is, III. cc d vvz pno11 p-acp dt ord n1, c-crq d j n1 pp-f vvg dt n1 p-acp n1 pp-f npg1 n1 cc n1, vbz dt n1 vvn p-acp d njp. cc cst vbz, np1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 13 Page 16
132 Because 'tis fraught with many Benefits and Advantages; Because it's fraught with many Benefits and Advantages; p-acp pn31|vbz vvn p-acp d n2 cc n2; (4) sermon (DIV1) 14 Page 16
133 this is not an empty barren Ceremony, or an unprofitable Rite, it hath a large train of Blessings attending on it. And this is not an empty barren Ceremony, or an unprofitable Rite, it hath a large train of Blessings attending on it. And d vbz xx dt j j n1, cc dt j n1, pn31 vhz dt j n1 pp-f n2 vvg p-acp pn31. cc (4) sermon (DIV1) 14 Page 16
134 1. It makes us participate of Christ, and his Grace and Spirit. The external Act indeed only declares Christ 's Death in Rite and Ceremony; 1. It makes us participate of christ, and his Grace and Spirit. The external Act indeed only declares christ is Death in Rite and Ceremony; crd pn31 vvz pno12 vvi pp-f np1, cc po31 n1 cc n1. dt j n1 av av-j vvz np1 vbz n1 p-acp n1 cc n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 15 Page 16
135 but the worthy communicating of it, makes us feed upon Christ, and unites him to our Souls, but the worthy communicating of it, makes us feed upon christ, and unites him to our Souls, cc-acp dt j vvg pp-f pn31, vvz pno12 vvi p-acp np1, cc vvz pno31 p-acp po12 n2, (4) sermon (DIV1) 15 Page 16
136 and makes us to become one Spirit, according to those words of St. Ambrose, Thou receivest the Sacrament as the similitude of Christ's Body, and makes us to become one Spirit, according to those words of Saint Ambrose, Thou receivest the Sacrament as the similitude of Christ's Body, cc vvz pno12 pc-acp vvi crd n1, vvg p-acp d n2 pp-f n1 np1, pns21 vv2 dt n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f npg1 n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 15 Page 16
137 but thou shalt withal obtain the Grace and Vertue of the true Nature. but thou shalt withal obtain the Grace and Virtue of the true Nature. cc-acp pns21 vm2 av vvi dt n1 cc n1 pp-f dt j n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 15 Page 16
138 The Elements of Bread and Wine in the Sacrament are not (as some tell us) only Symbols of mutual Charity, Allegorical Admonitions of Christian Mortification, The Elements of Bred and Wine in the Sacrament Are not (as Some tell us) only Symbols of mutual Charity, Allegorical Admonitions of Christian Mortification, dt n2 pp-f n1 cc n1 p-acp dt n1 vbr xx (c-acp d vvb pno12) j n2 pp-f j n1, j n2 pp-f njp n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 15 Page 16
139 and Rites instituted, only to stir up Faith, by way of Object and Representation; this were to imbrace a meer Cloud instead of the true Juno, the true Deity: and Rites instituted, only to stir up Faith, by Way of Object and Representation; this were to embrace a mere Cloud instead of the true Juno, the true Deity: cc n2 vvn, av-j pc-acp vvi a-acp n1, p-acp n1 pp-f n1 cc n1; d vbdr pc-acp vvi dt j n1 av pp-f dt j np1, dt j n1: (4) sermon (DIV1) 15 Page 16
140 Those Names, and Appellations, which the Scripture gives them, speak them to be more than so; Those Names, and Appellations, which the Scripture gives them, speak them to be more than so; d n2, cc n2, r-crq dt n1 vvz pno32, vvb pno32 pc-acp vbi av-dc cs av; (4) sermon (DIV1) 15 Page 16
141 such as are the Body and Blood of the Lord, the communication of his Body, and the communication of his Blood; such as Are the Body and Blood of the Lord, the communication of his Body, and the communication of his Blood; d c-acp vbr dt n1 cc n1 pp-f dt n1, dt n1 pp-f po31 n1, cc dt n1 pp-f po31 n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 15 Page 17
142 all which intimate no less to us than a real change in the Elements, and that Christ is really present there; all which intimate no less to us than a real change in the Elements, and that christ is really present there; d r-crq vvb av-dx dc p-acp pno12 av dt j n1 p-acp dt n2, cc cst np1 vbz av-j j a-acp; (4) sermon (DIV1) 15 Page 17
143 and though we must never hope to have our sight so acute, as the Romanists tell us theirs is, and though we must never hope to have our sighed so acute, as the Romanists tell us theirs is, cc cs pns12 vmb av-x vvi pc-acp vhi po12 n1 av j, c-acp dt np1 vvb pno12 png32 vbz, (4) sermon (DIV1) 15 Page 17
144 when, through that strange glass of Transubstantiation, they pretend to see and discern the very Flesh and Blood of Christ; yet we must not entertain such mean thoughts of them, when, through that strange glass of Transubstantiation, they pretend to see and discern the very Flesh and Blood of christ; yet we must not entertain such mean thoughts of them, c-crq, p-acp cst j n1 pp-f n1, pns32 vvb pc-acp vvi cc vvi dt j n1 cc n1 pp-f np1; av pns12 vmb xx vvi d j n2 pp-f pno32, (4) sermon (DIV1) 15 Page 17
145 as to think them only bare signs of what Christ did for us; but firmly believe that they exhibit Christ himself to all worthy Communicants. as to think them only bore Signs of what christ did for us; but firmly believe that they exhibit christ himself to all worthy Communicants. c-acp pc-acp vvi pno32 av-j j n2 pp-f r-crq np1 vdd p-acp pno12; cc-acp av-j vvi cst pns32 vvb np1 px31 p-acp d j n2. (4) sermon (DIV1) 15 Page 17
146 2. A second Benefit or Advantage of the Sacrament is, That it quickens, strengthens, and encreases our Faith: 2. A second Benefit or Advantage of the Sacrament is, That it quickens, strengthens, and increases our Faith: crd dt ord n1 cc n1 pp-f dt n1 vbz, cst pn31 vvz, vvz, cc vvz po12 n1: (4) sermon (DIV1) 16 Page 17
147 All Habits are encreased by often repeated Acts: All Habits Are increased by often repeated Acts: d n2 vbr vvn p-acp av vvn n2: (4) sermon (DIV1) 16 Page 17
148 Now this Sacrament requires frequent and great Exercises of our Faith, by fixing it upon its proper Object, a Crucified Saviour; Now this Sacrament requires frequent and great Exercises of our Faith, by fixing it upon its proper Object, a crucified Saviour; av d n1 vvz j cc j n2 pp-f po12 n1, p-acp vvg pn31 p-acp po31 j n1, dt vvn n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 16 Page 17
149 and it being (as St. Cyril of Jerusalem tell us) A Representation of Christ's Sufferings, makes us seal to that Truth, which he hath signed and sealed with his Blood, and it being (as Saint Cyril of Jerusalem tell us) A Representation of Christ's Sufferings, makes us seal to that Truth, which he hath signed and sealed with his Blood, cc pn31 n1 (c-acp n1 np1 pp-f np1 vvb pno12) dt n1 pp-f npg1 n2, vvz pno12 vvi p-acp d n1, r-crq pns31 vhz vvn cc vvn p-acp po31 n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 16 Page 17
150 and make a publick profession of our Faith in the virtue and merits of it: and make a public profession of our Faith in the virtue and merits of it: cc vvi dt j n1 pp-f po12 n1 p-acp dt n1 cc n2 pp-f pn31: (4) sermon (DIV1) 16 Page 17
151 For the Sacraments (as one saith well) are nothing else but Protestationes Fidei, the publick Protestations of our Faith. For the Sacraments (as one Says well) Are nothing Else but Protests Fidei, the public Protestations of our Faith. c-acp dt n2 (c-acp pi vvz av) vbr pix av cc-acp np1 fw-la, dt j n2 pp-f po12 n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 16 Page 17
152 They who come to the Lord's Table, by their very coming do publickly profess, that they believe not only every Article of their Faith, They who come to the Lord's Table, by their very coming doe publicly profess, that they believe not only every Article of their Faith, pns32 r-crq vvb p-acp dt ng1 n1, p-acp po32 j n-vvg n1 av-j vvi, cst pns32 vvb xx av-j d n1 pp-f po32 n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 16 Page 18
153 but also every part of this Divine Promise and Institution, by which Christ will renew, strengthen and establish his Covenant to every worthy Receiver. but also every part of this Divine Promise and Institution, by which christ will renew, strengthen and establish his Covenant to every worthy Receiver. cc-acp av d n1 pp-f d j-jn n1 cc n1, p-acp r-crq np1 vmb vvi, vvi cc vvi po31 n1 p-acp d j n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 16 Page 18
154 Nor is our coming to the Sacrament our Protestation only of our Faith, but also of our Repentance, which, Nor is our coming to the Sacrament our Protestation only of our Faith, but also of our Repentance, which, ccx vbz po12 vvg p-acp dt n1 po12 n1 av-j pp-f po12 n1, cc-acp av pp-f po12 n1, r-crq, (4) sermon (DIV1) 16 Page 18
155 3. Is hugely advantaged and promoted by the Sacrament: 3. Is hugely advantaged and promoted by the Sacrament: crd vbz av-j vvn cc vvn p-acp dt n1: (4) sermon (DIV1) 17 Page 18
156 for we cannot certainly but repent with all speed of our Sins, when we consider that they were the Spears that pierced our Saviour's side, the Nails that fastned him to the Cross; for we cannot Certainly but Repent with all speed of our Sins, when we Consider that they were the Spears that pierced our Saviour's side, the Nails that fastened him to the Cross; c-acp pns12 vmbx av-j p-acp vvi p-acp d n1 pp-f po12 n2, c-crq pns12 vvb cst pns32 vbdr dt n2 cst vvd po12 ng1 n1, dt n2 cst vvd pno31 p-acp dt n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 17 Page 18
157 and that they laid such loads of Wrath upon the shoulders of Omnipotency it self, as made him complain and sweat, groan and die: and that they laid such loads of Wrath upon the shoulders of Omnipotency it self, as made him complain and sweat, groan and die: cc cst pns32 vvd d n2 pp-f n1 p-acp dt n2 pp-f n1 pn31 n1, c-acp vvn pno31 vvi cc vvi, n1 cc vvi: (4) sermon (DIV1) 17 Page 18
158 it being impossible for any Man ever to have such, a sense of, and sorrow for Sin, it being impossible for any Man ever to have such, a sense of, and sorrow for since, pn31 vbg j p-acp d n1 av pc-acp vhi d, dt n1 pp-f, cc n1 p-acp n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 17 Page 18
159 as when he is awakened by the signs and images of Christ's Sufferings, and when he sees it writ and decypher'd in Characters of Blood: as when he is awakened by the Signs and Images of Christ's Sufferings, and when he sees it writ and deciphered in Characters of Blood: c-acp c-crq pns31 vbz vvn p-acp dt n2 cc n2 pp-f npg1 n2, cc c-crq pns31 vvz pn31 vvn cc vvn p-acp n2 pp-f n1: (4) sermon (DIV1) 17 Page 18
160 so that our receiving the Sacrament, which commemorates Christ ' s Death and Sufferings, is a Protestation of our repenting of those Sins of ours, which most Jewishly crucifi'd the Lord of Glory. so that our receiving the Sacrament, which commemorates christ ' s Death and Sufferings, is a Protestation of our repenting of those Sins of ours, which most Jewishly Crucified the Lord of Glory. av cst po12 n-vvg dt n1, r-crq vvz np1 ' ng1 n1 cc n2, vbz dt n1 pp-f po12 vvg pp-f d n2 pp-f png12, r-crq av-ds av-j vvd dt n1 pp-f n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 17 Page 18
161 The Canonist will tell us, Sacramentum & mortis Articulus aequiparantur, that we are considered at the Sacrament, as on our Death-bed: The Canonist will tell us, Sacramentum & mortis Articulus aequiparantur, that we Are considered At the Sacrament, as on our Deathbed: dt n1 vmb vvi pno12, fw-la cc fw-la fw-la fw-la, cst pns12 vbr vvn p-acp dt n1, c-acp p-acp po12 n1: (4) sermon (DIV1) 18 Page 18
162 Now on our Death-bed we repent of our Sins, then we lay down our Malice, Now on our Deathbed we Repent of our Sins, then we lay down our Malice, av p-acp po12 n1 pns12 vvb pp-f po12 n2, cs pns12 vvb a-acp po12 n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 18 Page 18
163 then we nauseat our Lust, then we go out of and renounce the World, then we quarrel with Mammon; then we are meek, humble, and tractable; then we Nauseate our Lust, then we go out of and renounce the World, then we quarrel with Mammon; then we Are meek, humble, and tractable; cs pns12 vvi po12 n1, cs pns12 vvb av a-acp cc vvb dt n1, cs pns12 vvb p-acp np1; cs pns12 vbr j, j, cc j; (4) sermon (DIV1) 18 Page 19
164 then we are commonly what we should be in Health: then we Are commonly what we should be in Health: av pns12 vbr av-j r-crq pns12 vmd vbi p-acp n1: (4) sermon (DIV1) 18 Page 19
165 Now if we consider our selves at the Holy Table, as on our Death-bed, we shall undoubtedly repent of our Sins, Now if we Consider our selves At the Holy Table, as on our Deathbed, we shall undoubtedly Repent of our Sins, av cs pns12 vvb po12 n2 p-acp dt j n1, c-acp p-acp po12 n1, pns12 vmb av-j vvi pp-f po12 n2, (4) sermon (DIV1) 18 Page 19
166 and drown them in the Blood, and nail them to the Cross of our Saviour: and drown them in the Blood, and nail them to the Cross of our Saviour: cc vvi pno32 p-acp dt n1, cc vvi pno32 p-acp dt n1 pp-f po12 n1: (4) sermon (DIV1) 18 Page 19
167 and if so, then this Sacrament may very well (notwithstanding what some extravagant Fancies may suggest to the contrary) deserve the name of a Converting Ordinance; that is, such an Ordinance as God makes use of to turn Men from Sin to Holiness; and if so, then this Sacrament may very well (notwithstanding what Some extravagant Fancies may suggest to the contrary) deserve the name of a Converting Ordinance; that is, such an Ordinance as God makes use of to turn Men from since to Holiness; cc cs av, cs d n1 vmb av av (c-acp r-crq d j n2 vmb vvi p-acp dt n-jn) vvb dt n1 pp-f dt vvg n1; cst vbz, d dt n1 p-acp np1 vvz n1 pp-f pc-acp vvi n2 p-acp n1 p-acp n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 18 Page 19
168 towards which nothing can contribute more, than that solemn Obligation which all Worthy Communicants lay upon themselves at the Lord's Table, to forsake their Sins, and lead holy Lives: towards which nothing can contribute more, than that solemn Obligation which all Worthy Communicants lay upon themselves At the Lord's Table, to forsake their Sins, and led holy Lives: p-acp r-crq pix vmb vvi av-dc, cs d j n1 r-crq d j-jn n2 vvb p-acp px32 p-acp dt ng1 n1, pc-acp vvi po32 n2, cc vvi j n2: (4) sermon (DIV1) 18 Page 19
169 there being nothing imaginable that can seen a more probable and proper Instrument, to convert Men from a wicked to an holy Life, there being nothing imaginable that can seen a more probable and proper Instrument, to convert Men from a wicked to an holy Life, a-acp vbg pix j cst vmb vvn dt av-dc j cc j n1, pc-acp vvi n2 p-acp dt j p-acp dt j n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 18 Page 19
170 than the sacred Remembrance that Christ's Death was designed to be the Death of Sin, and the Life of Holiness. than the sacred Remembrance that Christ's Death was designed to be the Death of since, and the Life of Holiness. cs dt j n1 cst npg1 n1 vbds vvn pc-acp vbi dt n1 pp-f n1, cc dt n1 pp-f n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 18 Page 19
171 4. A fourth Benefit or Advantage of the Sacrament is, That it enlarges and enflames our Love, our Charity: 4. A fourth Benefit or Advantage of the Sacrament is, That it enlarges and enflames our Love, our Charity: crd dt ord n1 cc n1 pp-f dt n1 vbz, cst pn31 vvz cc vvz po12 n1, po12 n1: (4) sermon (DIV1) 19 Page 19
172 whether it be, First, Divine Love, or the Love of God: Or, Secondly, The Love of our Neighbour. whither it be, First, Divine Love, or the Love of God: Or, Secondly, The Love of our Neighbour. cs pn31 vbb, ord, j-jn n1, cc dt n1 pp-f np1: cc, ord, dt n1 pp-f po12 n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 19 Page 19
173 First, It enlarges and enflames our Love of God: For, by the commemoration of Christ s Death in the Sacrament; First, It enlarges and enflames our Love of God: For, by the commemoration of christ s Death in the Sacrament; ord, pn31 vvz cc vvz po12 n1 pp-f np1: c-acp, p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1 ng1 n1 p-acp dt n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 20 Page 20
174 we imprint in our Memories that Heroic Act, that never yet did enoble the story of any Person, we imprint in our Memories that Heroic Act, that never yet did ennoble the story of any Person, pns12 vvb p-acp po12 n2 cst j n1, cst av-x av vdd vvi dt n1 pp-f d n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 20 Page 20
175 namely, Christ's laying down his Life for his Enemies; the Lamb of God his dying for Wolves, for those that would have devoured him: namely, Christ's laying down his Life for his Enemies; the Lamb of God his dying for Wolves, for those that would have devoured him: av, npg1 vvg a-acp po31 n1 p-acp po31 n2; dt n1 pp-f np1 po31 vvg p-acp n2, p-acp d cst vmd vhi vvn pno31: (4) sermon (DIV1) 20 Page 20
176 So that if the Poet's Fancy of Deucalion and Pyrrha were verified in us, and we, So that if the Poet's Fancy of Deucalion and Pyrrha were verified in us, and we, av cst cs dt n1|vbz n1 pp-f np1 cc np1 vbdr vvn p-acp pno12, cc pns12, (4) sermon (DIV1) 20 Page 20
177 like the Men and Women in their days, were made or Stone, yet these Marbles could not but weep, these cold stones could not but be warm'd with the Fire of Divine Love, struck out of them by the consideration of Christ s great Love to us, exprest by that Gift he gave to obtain our Pardon, namely, his Life: like the Men and Women in their days, were made or Stone, yet these Marbles could not but weep, these cold stones could not but be warmed with the Fire of Divine Love, struck out of them by the consideration of christ s great Love to us, expressed by that Gift he gave to obtain our Pardon, namely, his Life: av-j dt n2 cc n2 p-acp po32 n2, vbdr vvn cc n1, av d n2 vmd xx cc-acp vvi, d j-jn n2 vmd xx p-acp vbi vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f j-jn n1, vvd av pp-f pno32 p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1 pno12 j n1 p-acp pno12, vvn p-acp d n1 pns31 vvd pc-acp vvi po12 n1, av, po31 n1: (4) sermon (DIV1) 20 Page 20
178 This was such a transcendent Act of Love as no Romance of Friendship did ever yet fancy or suppose. This was such a transcendent Act of Love as no Romance of Friendship did ever yet fancy or suppose. d vbds d dt j n1 pp-f n1 p-acp dx n1 pp-f n1 vdd av av n1 cc vvi. (4) sermon (DIV1) 20 Page 20
179 We may have heard of two Companions that would die for each other, and that never quarrel'd in their Lives but for this, who should suffer first, to save the other, We may have herd of two Sodales that would die for each other, and that never quarreled in their Lives but for this, who should suffer First, to save the other, pns12 vmb vhi vvn pp-f crd n2 cst vmd vvi p-acp d n-jn, cc cst av-x vvd p-acp po32 n2 cc-acp p-acp d, r-crq vmd vvi ord, pc-acp vvi dt n-jn, (4) sermon (DIV1) 20 Page 20
180 and strove only for Death and Execution: and strove only for Death and Execution: cc vvd av-j p-acp n1 cc n1: (4) sermon (DIV1) 20 Page 20
181 But for a Person in the Trinity to leave his Heaven, to come down to us, to dwell with Agonies, that he might free us from Torments: But for a Person in the Trinity to leave his Heaven, to come down to us, to dwell with Agonies, that he might free us from Torments: cc-acp p-acp dt n1 p-acp dt np1 pc-acp vvi po31 n1, pc-acp vvi a-acp p-acp pno12, pc-acp vvi p-acp n2, cst pns31 vmd vvi pno12 p-acp n2: (4) sermon (DIV1) 20 Page 20
182 This was an Act of Love fit for Ecstasies of Apprehension! there were never such wounds of Love as those that tore his Heart; This was an Act of Love fit for Ecstasies of Apprehension! there were never such wounds of Love as those that tore his Heart; d vbds dt n1 pp-f n1 j p-acp n2 pp-f n1! pc-acp vbdr av-x d n2 pp-f n1 c-acp d cst vvd po31 n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 20 Page 20
183 never such meltings of Affection and Goodness, as dissolved Christ into sweats of Blood. never such meltings of Affection and goodness, as dissolved christ into sweats of Blood. av-x d n2-vvg pp-f n1 cc n1, c-acp vvn np1 p-acp n2 pp-f n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 20 Page 21
184 Let us look on our Saviour in the Garden, and on Mount Calvari, and we shall find him there in as great Agonies of Affection as of Torment, Let us look on our Saviour in the Garden, and on Mount Calvari, and we shall find him there in as great Agonies of Affection as of Torment, vvb pno12 vvi p-acp po12 n1 p-acp dt n1, cc p-acp n1 np1, cc pns12 vmb vvi pno31 a-acp p-acp a-acp j n2 pp-f n1 c-acp pp-f n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 20 Page 21
185 and hanging down his head upon the Cross, with Languishments of Kindness, more than Weakness. and hanging down his head upon the Cross, with Languishments of Kindness, more than Weakness. cc vvg a-acp po31 n1 p-acp dt n1, p-acp n2 pp-f n1, av-dc cs n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 20 Page 21
186 Now such Meditations of Christ's Love to us as these, does receiving the Sacrament suggest to us; Now such Meditations of Christ's Love to us as these, does receiving the Sacrament suggest to us; av d n2 pp-f npg1 n1 p-acp pno12 p-acp d, vdz vvg dt n1 vvb p-acp pno12; (4) sermon (DIV1) 20 Page 21
187 and if (as undoubtedly it is) Love is the best Loadstone to attract Love; and if (as undoubtedly it is) Love is the best Loadstone to attract Love; cc cs (c-acp av-j pn31 vbz) n1 vbz dt js n1 pc-acp vvi n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 20 Page 21
188 the doing this Holy Action cannot but kindle in us that Holy Passion of Divine Love: the doing this Holy Actium cannot but kindle in us that Holy Passion of Divine Love: av vdg d j n1 vmbx cc-acp vvi p-acp pno12 d j n1 pp-f j-jn n1: (4) sermon (DIV1) 20 Page 21
189 Nor will it stop here, but proceed: Secondly, To nourish and encrease the Love of our Neighbour: Nor will it stop Here, but proceed: Secondly, To nourish and increase the Love of our Neighbour: ccx vmb pn31 vvi av, cc-acp vvb: ord, pc-acp vvi cc vvi dt n1 pp-f po12 n1: (4) sermon (DIV1) 20 Page 21
190 For it being the Commemoration of his Passion, who was the perfect Mirror of Love, it cannot but kindle and enflame our Loves to one another, which is an expression of our Love to God: For, 1 John 4.12. If we love one another, God dwelleth in us, and his Love is perfected in us. For it being the Commemoration of his Passion, who was the perfect Mirror of Love, it cannot but kindle and inflame our Loves to one Another, which is an expression of our Love to God: For, 1 John 4.12. If we love one Another, God dwells in us, and his Love is perfected in us. c-acp pn31 vbg dt n1 pp-f po31 n1, r-crq vbds dt j n1 pp-f n1, pn31 vmbx cc-acp vvi cc vvi po12 vvz p-acp crd j-jn, r-crq vbz dt n1 pp-f po12 n1 p-acp np1: c-acp, crd np1 crd. cs pns12 vvb pi j-jn, np1 vvz p-acp pno12, cc po31 n1 vbz vvn p-acp pno12. (4) sermon (DIV1) 21 Page 21
191 Christ died for his Enemies, and shall not the Commemoration thereof teach us to love ours? When the King of Moab was pressed hard by the Israelites and Edomites, he took his own Son, christ died for his Enemies, and shall not the Commemoration thereof teach us to love ours? When the King of Moab was pressed hard by the Israelites and Edomites, he took his own Son, np1 vvd p-acp po31 n2, cc vmb xx dt n1 av vvb pno12 pc-acp vvi png12? c-crq dt n1 pp-f np1 vbds vvn av-j p-acp dt np1 cc n2, pns31 vvd po31 d n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 21 Page 21
192 and offered him as an Holocaust upon the Wall, whereupon they presently raised the Siege: So God hath offered up his Son, as an Holocaust, as a Sacrifice for us; and offered him as an Holocaust upon the Wall, whereupon they presently raised the Siege: So God hath offered up his Son, as an Holocaust, as a Sacrifice for us; cc vvd pno31 p-acp dt vvb p-acp dt n1, c-crq pns32 av-j vvd dt n1: av np1 vhz vvn a-acp po31 n1, c-acp dt vvb, c-acp dt n1 p-acp pno12; (4) sermon (DIV1) 21 Page 21
193 and can we choose then, when we commemorate that his Oblation in the Sacrament, but raise the Siege, and can we choose then, when we commemorate that his Oblation in the Sacrament, but raise the Siege, cc vmb pns12 vvi av, c-crq pns12 j cst po31 n1 p-acp dt n1, cc-acp vvb dt n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 21 Page 22
194 and cease from quarrelling and fighting with our Enemies, and do them all the good Offices of Love and Kindness. and cease from quarreling and fighting with our Enemies, and do them all the good Offices of Love and Kindness. cc vvi p-acp vvg cc vvg p-acp po12 n2, cc vdb pno32 d dt j n2 pp-f n1 cc n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 21 Page 22
195 Epictetus hath ingeniously observed, That every thing in the World hath two handles; one turned towards us, which we may easily take; Epictetus hath ingeniously observed, That every thing in the World hath two handles; one turned towards us, which we may Easily take; np1 vhz av-j vvn, cst d n1 p-acp dt n1 vhz crd vvz; pi vvd p-acp pno12, r-crq pns12 vmb av-j vvi; (4) sermon (DIV1) 21 Page 22
196 the other turned from us, harder to be laid hold of: the first makes all things easy, the second does not. the other turned from us, harder to be laid hold of: the First makes all things easy, the second does not. dt n-jn vvd p-acp pno12, av-jc pc-acp vbi vvn n1 pp-f: dt ord vvz d n2 j, dt ord vdz xx. (4) sermon (DIV1) 21 Page 22
197 The instance he brings fits my present purpose; Be it (says he) that thy Brother hath offended thee; The instance he brings fits my present purpose; Be it (Says he) that thy Brother hath offended thee; dt n1 pns31 vvz vvz po11 j n1; vbb pn31 (vvz pns31) cst po21 n1 vhz vvn pno21; (4) sermon (DIV1) 21 Page 22
198 there are two handles, one of the offence, the other of thy Brother: there Are two handles, one of the offence, the other of thy Brother: pc-acp vbr crd vvz, crd pp-f dt n1, dt n-jn pp-f po21 n1: (4) sermon (DIV1) 21 Page 22
199 if thou take hold of that of the Offence, it will be too hot for thee; if thou take hold of that of the Offence, it will be too hight for thee; cs pns21 vvb vvi pp-f d pp-f dt n1, pn31 vmb vbi av j p-acp pno21; (4) sermon (DIV1) 21 Page 22
200 but if of that of thy Brother, it will make all his behaviour towards thee so tolerable, but if of that of thy Brother, it will make all his behaviour towards thee so tolerable, cc-acp cs pp-f d pp-f po21 n1, pn31 vmb vvi d po31 n1 p-acp pno21 av j, (4) sermon (DIV1) 21 Page 22
201 as to continue him still the Object of thy Love. as to continue him still the Object of thy Love. c-acp pc-acp vvi pno31 av dt n1 pp-f po21 n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 21 Page 22
202 There is no part of out Brother's carriage towards us, but (if we examin it) we shall find some handle, some circumstance, that may reconcile our Love to it; There is no part of out Brother's carriage towards us, but (if we examine it) we shall find Some handle, Some circumstance, that may reconcile our Love to it; pc-acp vbz dx n1 pp-f av ng1 n1 p-acp pno12, cc-acp (cs pns12 vvi pn31) pns12 vmb vvi d n1, d n1, cst vmb vvi po12 n1 p-acp pn31; (4) sermon (DIV1) 21 Page 22
203 if we can find no other, that of our Saviour's dying for his most virulent, bitter, if we can find no other, that of our Saviour's dying for his most virulent, bitter, cs pns12 vmb vvi dx n-jn, cst pp-f po12 ng1 vvg p-acp po31 av-ds j, j, (4) sermon (DIV1) 21 Page 22
204 and malicious Enemies, will accomplish and effect it. and malicious Enemies, will accomplish and Effect it. cc j n2, vmb vvi cc vvi pn31. (4) sermon (DIV1) 21 Page 22
205 For (says St. Chrysostom ) didst thou know that thy Brother intended particular Mischief against thee, that he would even embrue his hand in thy Blood, kiss that very hand; For (Says Saint Chrysostom) didst thou know that thy Brother intended particular Mischief against thee, that he would even imbrue his hand in thy Blood, kiss that very hand; p-acp (zz n1 np1) vdd2 pns21 vvi d po21 n1 vvd j n1 p-acp pno21, cst pns31 vmd av vvi po31 n1 p-acp po21 n1, vvb d j n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 21 Page 22
206 for the Lord Christ did not refuse to kiss that very Mouth, that made the Bargain for his Blood: for the Lord christ did not refuse to kiss that very Mouth, that made the Bargain for his Blood: p-acp dt n1 np1 vdd xx vvi pc-acp vvi d j n1, cst vvd dt n1 p-acp po31 n1: (4) sermon (DIV1) 21 Page 22
207 The Effusion whereof we commemorate by pouring out the Sacramental Wine. Now this Love of his required the best of our Love by way of Compensation; The Effusion whereof we commemorate by pouring out the Sacramental Wine. Now this Love of his required the best of our Love by Way of Compensation; dt n1 c-crq pns12 j p-acp vvg av dt j n1. av d n1 pp-f po31 vvn dt js pp-f po12 n1 p-acp n1 pp-f n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 21 Page 23
208 and he hath made our Brethren Letters of Attourney to receive that Debt of our Love which is due to him. and he hath made our Brothers Letters of Attorney to receive that Debt of our Love which is due to him. cc pns31 vhz vvn po12 n2 n2 pp-f n1 pc-acp vvi d n1 pp-f po12 n1 r-crq vbz j-jn p-acp pno31. (4) sermon (DIV1) 21 Page 23
209 And thus having muster'd up all the Arguments, to enforce the Necessity of receiving the Sacrament, which the time allotted to this Discourse would allow of: And thus having mustered up all the Arguments, to enforce the Necessity of receiving the Sacrament, which the time allotted to this Discourse would allow of: cc av vhg vvn a-acp d dt n2, pc-acp vvi dt n1 pp-f vvg dt n1, r-crq dt n1 vvn p-acp d n1 vmd vvi pp-f: (4) sermon (DIV1) 22 Page 23
210 I shall now remove some of the principal Objections, which are urged by some, to discourage both themselves and others from this necessary and holy Duty. I shall now remove Some of the principal Objections, which Are urged by Some, to discourage both themselves and Others from this necessary and holy Duty. pns11 vmb av vvi d pp-f dt j-jn n2, r-crq vbr vvn p-acp d, pc-acp vvi av-d px32 cc n2-jn p-acp d j cc j n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 22 Page 23
211 The first Objection is, that of their own Unworthiness, which (they say) frights them from this holy Feast. The First Objection is, that of their own Unworthiness, which (they say) frights them from this holy Feast. dt ord n1 vbz, cst pp-f po32 d n1, r-crq (pns32 vvb) vvz pno32 p-acp d j n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 23 Page 23
212 To which let me return this Answer, that though they pretend Fear to be a Bridle in their Mouths, that hinders them from eating, To which let me return this Answer, that though they pretend fear to be a Bridle in their Mouths, that hinders them from eating, p-acp r-crq vvb pno11 vvi d n1, cst cs pns32 vvb n1 pc-acp vbi dt n1 p-acp po32 n2, cst vvz pno32 p-acp vvg, (4) sermon (DIV1) 24 Page 23
213 yet I am apt to believe this but a bare pretence; yet I am apt to believe this but a bore pretence; av pns11 vbm j pc-acp vvi d p-acp dt j n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 24 Page 23
214 because they are not afraid of those things, which (I am sure) have more evil and danger in them, Because they Are not afraid of those things, which (I am sure) have more evil and danger in them, c-acp pns32 vbr xx j pp-f d n2, r-crq (pns11 vbm j) vhb n1 j-jn cc n1 p-acp pno32, (4) sermon (DIV1) 24 Page 23
215 than the doing this holy Action can ever be supposed to have; than the doing this holy Actium can ever be supposed to have; cs dt vdg d j n1 vmb av vbi vvn pc-acp vhi; (4) sermon (DIV1) 24 Page 23
216 for they are not afraid to break a positive Command of Christ's, which requires them to do this in remembrance of him. for they Are not afraid to break a positive Command of Christ's, which requires them to do this in remembrance of him. c-acp pns32 vbr xx j pc-acp vvi dt j n1 pp-f npg1, r-crq vvz pno32 pc-acp vdi d p-acp n1 pp-f pno31. (4) sermon (DIV1) 24 Page 23
217 They are not afraid to live in the known Sins of Schism, Faction, Covetousness, Uncharitableness, Disobedience to their Governours both in Church and State; They Are not afraid to live in the known Sins of Schism, Faction, Covetousness, Uncharitableness, Disobedience to their Governors both in Church and State; pns32 vbr xx j pc-acp vvi p-acp dt j-vvn n2 pp-f n1, n1, n1, n1, n1 p-acp po32 n2 av-d p-acp n1 cc n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 24 Page 24
218 and yet they are afraid to do a necessary Duty, which Christ himself requires of them. and yet they Are afraid to do a necessary Duty, which christ himself requires of them. cc av pns32 vbr j pc-acp vdi dt j n1, r-crq np1 px31 vvz pp-f pno32. (4) sermon (DIV1) 24 Page 24
219 They make their Unworthiness a Plea for their not coming, but who is culpable and blameable for it? Is it not to be charged upon themselves alone? Is it not because they are unwilling to take a Survey of their Consciences, They make their Unworthiness a Plea for their not coming, but who is culpable and blameable for it? Is it not to be charged upon themselves alone? Is it not Because they Are unwilling to take a Survey of their Consciences, pns32 vvb po32 n1 dt n1 p-acp po32 xx vvg, cc-acp q-crq vbz j cc j-u c-acp pn31? vbz pn31 xx pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp px32 av-j? vbz pn31 xx c-acp pns32 vbr j pc-acp vvi dt n1 pp-f po32 n2, (4) sermon (DIV1) 24 Page 24
220 and examin themselves? Is it not because they are so in love with Sin, and examine themselves? Is it not Because they Are so in love with since, cc vvi px32? vbz pn31 xx c-acp pns32 vbr av p-acp n1 p-acp n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 24 Page 24
221 as to think it hath a better Gusto than this blessed Feast? O let not these sad Wretches put such Cheats upon themselves, as to think it hath a better Gusto than this blessed Feast? O let not these sad Wretches put such Cheats upon themselves, c-acp pc-acp vvi pn31 vhz dt jc n1 cs d j-vvn n1? sy vvb xx d j n2 vvd d vvz p-acp px32, (4) sermon (DIV1) 24 Page 24
222 as to pretend, that the thoughts of their Unworthiness fright them from it, of which if they were truly sensible, they would not remain so unworthy; as to pretend, that the thoughts of their Unworthiness fright them from it, of which if they were truly sensible, they would not remain so unworthy; c-acp pc-acp vvi, cst dt n2 pp-f po32 n1 vvi pno32 p-acp pn31, pp-f r-crq cs pns32 vbdr av-j j, pns32 vmd xx vvi av j; (4) sermon (DIV1) 24 Page 24
223 but (as the Apostle adviseth) 1 Cor. 11.28. but (as the Apostle adviseth) 1 Cor. 11.28. cc-acp (c-acp dt n1 vvz) vvd np1 crd. (4) sermon (DIV1) 24 Page 24
224 First examin themselves, and then eat of that Bread, and drink of that Cup. Let them not therefore spin such fine Threads of Hypocrisy, First examine themselves, and then eat of that Bred, and drink of that Cup. Let them not Therefore spin such fine Threads of Hypocrisy, ord vvi px32, cc av vvb pp-f d n1, cc n1 pp-f cst np1 vvb pno32 xx av vvi d j n2 pp-f n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 24 Page 24
225 as to deceive their own Eyes; as to deceive their own Eyes; c-acp pc-acp vvi po32 d n2; (4) sermon (DIV1) 24 Page 24
226 for their Unworthiness is no sufficient reason to keep them from this Duty, unless they are resolved to continue in that state without Repentance. for their Unworthiness is no sufficient reason to keep them from this Duty, unless they Are resolved to continue in that state without Repentance. p-acp po32 n1 vbz dx j n1 pc-acp vvi pno32 p-acp d n1, cs pns32 vbr vvn pc-acp vvi p-acp d n1 p-acp n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 24 Page 24
227 The sick Man is not unworthy of Physic, because he is sick, but because he flings away his Physic, The sick Man is not unworthy of Physic, Because he is sick, but Because he flings away his Physic, dt j n1 vbz xx j pp-f n1, c-acp pns31 vbz j, cc-acp c-acp pns31 vvz av po31 n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 24 Page 24
228 and defies all Remedies and Medicines that may restore him to Health; and defies all Remedies and Medicines that may restore him to Health; cc vvz d n2 cc n2 cst vmb vvi pno31 p-acp n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 24 Page 24
229 and if this be the state of these Men in Spirituals, they are then indeed unfit to come to the Holy Table: and if this be the state of these Men in Spirituals, they Are then indeed unfit to come to the Holy Table: cc cs d vbb dt n1 pp-f d n2 p-acp n2, pns32 vbr av av j pc-acp vvi p-acp dt j n1: (4) sermon (DIV1) 24 Page 25
230 But if they are desirous to purge away their sins by repentance, and lead a new life for the future, they may, But if they Are desirous to purge away their Sins by Repentance, and led a new life for the future, they may, cc-acp cs pns32 vbr j pc-acp vvi av po32 n2 p-acp n1, cc vvi dt j n1 p-acp dt j-jn, pns32 vmb, (4) sermon (DIV1) 24 Page 25
231 nay, they are obliged to participate of this Holy Feast; nay, they Are obliged to participate of this Holy Feast; uh-x, pns32 vbr vvn pc-acp vvi pp-f d j n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 24 Page 25
232 and are as worthy of it, as the Wounded Man is of Healing Balsam, or the Sick Man of Physick; that is, they want it; and Are as worthy of it, as the Wounded Man is of Healing Balsam, or the Sick Man of Physic; that is, they want it; cc vbr a-acp j pp-f pn31, c-acp dt j-vvn n1 vbz pp-f np1 n1, cc dt j n1 pp-f n1; d vbz, pns32 vvb pn31; (4) sermon (DIV1) 24 Page 25
233 and Christ invites them to come, that they may receive such supplies as are suitable to their Wants and Necessities. Secondly; and christ invites them to come, that they may receive such supplies as Are suitable to their Wants and Necessities. Secondly; cc np1 vvz pno32 pc-acp vvi, cst pns32 vmb vvi d n2 c-acp vbr j p-acp po32 vvz cc n2. ord; (4) sermon (DIV1) 24 Page 25
234 A second Objection against coming to the Sacrament, is this; A second Objection against coming to the Sacrament, is this; dt ord n1 p-acp vvg p-acp dt n1, vbz d; (4) sermon (DIV1) 25 Page 25
235 That it is often seen, that Men break those Resolutions against Sin after the Sacrament, which they made in so solemn a manner before they received it; That it is often seen, that Men break those Resolutions against since After the Sacrament, which they made in so solemn a manner before they received it; cst pn31 vbz av vvn, cst n2 vvb d n2 p-acp n1 p-acp dt n1, r-crq pns32 vvd p-acp av j dt n1 c-acp pns32 vvd pn31; (4) sermon (DIV1) 25 Page 25
236 and than therefore they will not come to it, lest by breaking those Vows and Promises of a Reformation, which they made to God before receiving, they should enflame their Reckoning, encrease their Sins, and than Therefore they will not come to it, lest by breaking those Vows and Promises of a Reformation, which they made to God before receiving, they should inflame their Reckoning, increase their Sins, cc cs av pns32 vmb xx vvi p-acp pn31, cs p-acp vvg d n2 cc vvz pp-f dt n1, r-crq pns32 vvd p-acp np1 p-acp vvg, pns32 vmd vvi po32 j-vvg, vvi po32 n2, (4) sermon (DIV1) 25 Page 25
237 and thereby exasperate God the more against them. To which I answer; and thereby exasperate God the more against them. To which I answer; cc av vvb np1 dt av-dc p-acp pno32. p-acp r-crq pns11 vvb; (4) sermon (DIV1) 25 Page 25
238 That though Men should by chance break their resolutions of amendment, after the Sacred Solemnity is over, That though Men should by chance break their resolutions of amendment, After the Sacred Solemnity is over, cst cs n2 vmd p-acp n1 vvi po32 n2 pp-f n1, p-acp dt j n1 vbz a-acp, (4) sermon (DIV1) 26 Page 25
239 yet let not that fright them from a second Celebration of it, but induce them rather to frequent it the more; yet let not that fright them from a second Celebration of it, but induce them rather to frequent it the more; av vvb xx d vvi pno32 p-acp dt ord n1 pp-f pn31, cc-acp vvb pno32 av-c pc-acp vvi pn31 dt av-dc; (4) sermon (DIV1) 26 Page 25
240 that they may obtain that strength by a frequent repetition of this Action, which could not be had from one single Act; that they may obtain that strength by a frequent repetition of this Actium, which could not be had from one single Act; cst pns32 vmb vvi d n1 p-acp dt j n1 pp-f d n1, r-crq vmd xx vbi vhn p-acp crd j n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 26 Page 26
241 there being a greater Probability of their standing firm, and not relapsing into Sin, if they receive often, there being a greater Probability of their standing firm, and not relapsing into since, if they receive often, a-acp vbg dt jc n1 pp-f po32 j-vvg j, cc xx vvg p-acp n1, cs pns32 vvb av, (4) sermon (DIV1) 26 Page 26
242 than if they receive seldom or not at all; than if they receive seldom or not At all; cs cs pns32 vvb av cc xx p-acp d; (4) sermon (DIV1) 26 Page 26
243 especially if they consider, that their not receiving is it self a Sin, a Sin of Omission, a breach of a positive Command of Christ's, who requires their Presence at his Holy Table; especially if they Consider, that their not receiving is it self a since, a since of Omission, a breach of a positive Command of Christ's, who requires their Presence At his Holy Table; av-j cs pns32 vvb, cst po32 xx vvg vbz pn31 n1 dt n1, dt n1 pp-f n1, dt n1 pp-f dt j n1 pp-f npg1, r-crq vvz po32 n1 p-acp po31 j n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 26 Page 26
244 to which if they come prepared by Self-examination, and with a sincere Resolution of their Souls to lead a new Life, they will find their Graces strengthned, their Faith quickned, their Hope encreased, their Charity enflamed, to which if they come prepared by Self-examination, and with a sincere Resolution of their Souls to led a new Life, they will find their Graces strengthened, their Faith quickened, their Hope increased, their Charity inflamed, p-acp r-crq cs pns32 vvb vvn p-acp n1, cc p-acp dt j n1 pp-f po32 n2 pc-acp vvi dt j n1, pns32 vmb vvi po32 n2 vvn, po32 n1 vvd, po32 n1 vvd, po32 n1 vvd, (4) sermon (DIV1) 26 Page 26
245 and their whole Inward-Man repaired by it; and their Whole Inward-man repaired by it; cc po32 j-jn n1 vvn p-acp pn31; (4) sermon (DIV1) 26 Page 26
246 and that the oftner they receive the Sacrament, the more fit they will be to receive; and that the oftener they receive the Sacrament, the more fit they will be to receive; cc cst dt av-c pns32 vvi dt n1, dt av-dc j pns32 vmb vbi pc-acp vvi; (4) sermon (DIV1) 26 Page 26
247 this Sacrament being more suitable to the weak than the strong, tho needful for both: this Sacrament being more suitable to the weak than the strong, though needful for both: d n1 vbg av-dc j p-acp dt j cs dt j, cs j c-acp d: (4) sermon (DIV1) 26 Page 26
248 and it is more than probable, that Mens weakness is the effect of their feeding so seldom on it, and it is more than probable, that Men's weakness is the Effect of their feeding so seldom on it, cc pn31 vbz dc cs j, cst ng2 n1 vbz dt n1 pp-f po32 vvg av av p-acp pn31, (4) sermon (DIV1) 26 Page 26
249 and permitting those Recruits and Reinforcements they had received by it, decay and languish, before they were renewed by a fresh repast. and permitting those Recruits and Reinforcements they had received by it, decay and languish, before they were renewed by a fresh repast. cc vvg d np1 cc n2 pns32 vhd vvn p-acp pn31, n1 cc vvi, c-acp pns32 vbdr vvn p-acp dt j n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 26 Page 26
250 To which I may also superadd, that by the same Argument by which Men discourage themselves from the Sacrament, they may also fright themselves from the duty of Repentance, without which there is no Salvation upon Gospel terms; To which I may also superadd, that by the same Argument by which Men discourage themselves from the Sacrament, they may also fright themselves from the duty of Repentance, without which there is no Salvation upon Gospel terms; p-acp r-crq pns11 vmb av j, cst p-acp dt d n1 p-acp r-crq n2 vvi px32 p-acp dt n1, pns32 vmb av vvi px32 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, p-acp r-crq a-acp vbz dx n1 p-acp n1 n2; (4) sermon (DIV1) 26 Page 26
251 For whenever I repent, I must, after I have asked God pardon for my former Sins, promise and resolve to serve him with better Obedience for the future, For whenever I Repent, I must, After I have asked God pardon for my former Sins, promise and resolve to serve him with better obedience for the future, c-acp av pns11 vvb, pns11 vmb, c-acp pns11 vhb vvn np1 vvi p-acp po11 j n2, vvb cc vvb pc-acp vvi pno31 p-acp jc n1 p-acp dt j-jn, (4) sermon (DIV1) 26 Page 27
252 if I would obtain Pardon of him. if I would obtain Pardon of him. cs pns11 vmd vvi n1 pp-f pno31. (4) sermon (DIV1) 26 Page 27
253 And do we not find by woful experience, that we break those Promises we make even in our most solemn Repentance, And do we not find by woeful experience, that we break those Promises we make even in our most solemn Repentance, cc vdb pns12 xx vvi p-acp j n1, cst pns12 vvb d vvz po12 vvi av p-acp po12 av-ds j n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 26 Page 27
254 and consequently incur God's Displeasure by that breach of Promise? And what then, must we not repent, and consequently incur God's Displeasure by that breach of Promise? And what then, must we not Repent, cc av-j vvi npg1 n1 p-acp d n1 pp-f n1? cc q-crq av, vmb pns12 xx vvi, (4) sermon (DIV1) 26 Page 27
255 because we sometimes ▪ fall back from our Repentance, and either forget, or break our Promises? Certainly we ought rather to repent again of that our breach of Promise, to repent and be sorry for the imperfections of our former Repentance: Because we sometime ▪ fallen back from our Repentance, and either forget, or break our Promises? Certainly we ought rather to Repent again of that our breach of Promise, to Repent and be sorry for the imperfections of our former Repentance: c-acp pns12 av ▪ vvb av p-acp po12 n1, cc av-d vvi, cc vvb po12 vvz? av-j pns12 vmd av-c pc-acp vvi av pp-f d po12 n1 pp-f n1, pc-acp vvi cc vbi j p-acp dt n2 pp-f po12 j n1: (4) sermon (DIV1) 26 Page 27
256 So that by the same Reason that we must not come to the Sacrament, because we often break those Vows and Promises of Amendment, that we make before we receive it, we must not also repent, So that by the same Reason that we must not come to the Sacrament, Because we often break those Vows and Promises of Amendment, that we make before we receive it, we must not also Repent, av cst p-acp dt d n1 cst pns12 vmb xx vvi p-acp dt n1, c-acp pns12 av vvb d n2 cc vvz pp-f n1, cst pns12 vvb c-acp pns12 vvb pn31, pns12 vmb xx av vvi, (4) sermon (DIV1) 26 Page 27
257 because we often again return to those Sins whereof we repented, and which we resolved against at the time of our Repentance; Because we often again return to those Sins whereof we repented, and which we resolved against At the time of our Repentance; c-acp pns12 av av vvi p-acp d n2 c-crq pns12 vvd, cc r-crq pns12 vvd p-acp p-acp dt n1 pp-f po12 n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 26 Page 27
258 which dangerous Opinion no Christian, who understands the purport of the second Covenant, will dare to espouse. Thirdly; which dangerous Opinion no Christian, who understands the purport of the second Covenant, will Dare to espouse. Thirdly; r-crq j n1 dx njp, r-crq vvz dt n1 pp-f dt ord n1, vmb vvi pc-acp vvi. ord; (4) sermon (DIV1) 26 Page 27
259 A third Objection against the Sacrament is, That Men fear they want Knowledg, and understand not aright the nature of the Sacrament; which if they do not, this their gross and stupid ignorance of a thing so easie, A third Objection against the Sacrament is, That Men Fear they want Knowledge, and understand not aright the nature of the Sacrament; which if they do not, this their gross and stupid ignorance of a thing so easy, dt ord n1 p-acp dt n1 vbz, cst n2 vvb pns32 vvb n1, cc vvb xx av dt n1 pp-f dt n1; r-crq cs pns32 vdb xx, d po32 j cc j n1 pp-f dt n1 av j, (4) sermon (DIV1) 27 Page 28
260 and withal so necessary to be understood, is, inexcusable. and withal so necessary to be understood, is, inexcusable. cc av av j pc-acp vbi vvn, vbz, j. (4) sermon (DIV1) 27 Page 28
261 A Subtilety in thorny Controversie, or an Ability in the intricate Mysteries of Religion are no necessary Ingredients in a Worthy Communicant; A Subtlety in thorny Controversy, or an Ability in the intricate Mysteres of Religion Are no necessary Ingredients in a Worthy Communicant; dt n1 p-acp j n1, cc dt n1 p-acp dt j n2 pp-f n1 vbr dx j n2 p-acp dt j-jn n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 27 Page 28
262 even those Heads that can neither toil about, not spin out an Argument, may be as richly arrayed in that Knowledg that is requisite for a good Communicant, even those Heads that can neither toil about, not spin out an Argument, may be as richly arrayed in that Knowledge that is requisite for a good Communicant, av d n2 cst vmb av-dx vvi a-acp, xx vvi av dt n1, vmb vbi a-acp av-j vvn p-acp d n1 cst vbz j p-acp dt j n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 27 Page 28
263 as Solomon in all his Glory. as Solomon in all his Glory. c-acp np1 p-acp d po31 n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 27 Page 28
264 To qualify and fit Men for the Sacrament, it is not required that they should know the Motions of the Celestial Bodies, To qualify and fit Men for the Sacrament, it is not required that they should know the Motions of the Celestial Bodies, p-acp vvi cc vvi n2 p-acp dt n1, pn31 vbz xx vvn cst pns32 vmd vvi dt n2 pp-f dt j n2, (4) sermon (DIV1) 27 Page 28
265 or the Influences of the Stars; if they do but feel any good Motions within themselves, or the Influences of the Stars; if they do but feel any good Motions within themselves, cc dt n2 pp-f dt n2; cs pns32 vdb p-acp vvi d j n2 p-acp px32, (4) sermon (DIV1) 27 Page 28
266 and how CHRIST, the bright Morning-Star , (and that this Star descended from his bright Orb of Glory, and how CHRIST, the bright Morning-Star, (and that this Star descended from his bright Orb of Glory, cc c-crq np1, dt j n1, (cc cst d n1 vvn p-acp po31 j n1 pp-f n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 27 Page 28
267 and set in a Sea of Blood, to raise such black Sinners as they are to Mansions of Eternal Glory: and Set in a Sea of Blood, to raise such black Sinners as they Are to Mansions of Eternal Glory: cc vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, pc-acp vvi d j-jn n2 c-acp pns32 vbr p-acp n2 pp-f j n1: (4) sermon (DIV1) 27 Page 28
268 It is not expected from a Worthy Communicant that he should dive into the depth of any new Mystery, It is not expected from a Worthy Communicant that he should dive into the depth of any new Mystery, pn31 vbz xx vvn p-acp dt j-jn n1 cst pns31 vmd vvi p-acp dt n1 pp-f d j n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 27 Page 28
269 or study for any new Notion; All that is new he is to be in quest of, is the New Creature. or study for any new Notion; All that is new he is to be in quest of, is the New Creature. cc vvi p-acp d j n1; d cst vbz j pns31 vbz pc-acp vbi p-acp n1 pp-f, vbz dt j n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 27 Page 28
270 Every Child (that hath but learnt his Church Catechism) can tell that the Sacrament was ordained for the continual remembrance of the Sacrifice of the Death of Christ, Every Child (that hath but learned his Church Catechism) can tell that the Sacrament was ordained for the continual remembrance of the Sacrifice of the Death of christ, np1 n1 (cst vhz p-acp vvn po31 n1 n1) vmb vvi d dt n1 vbds vvn p-acp dt j n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f np1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 27 Page 28
271 and the Benefits we receive thereby; and the Benefits we receive thereby; cc dt n2 pns12 vvb av; (4) sermon (DIV1) 27 Page 28
272 and that the Reception of this Sacrament is the ratifying and confirming our Covenant with God; and that the Reception of this Sacrament is the ratifying and confirming our Covenant with God; cc d dt n1 pp-f d n1 vbz dt vvg cc vvg po12 n1 p-acp np1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 27 Page 28
273 and that it is required of those who come to the Lords Supper, to examin themselves whether they repent them truly of their former Sins, stedfastly purposing to lead a new Life; and that it is required of those who come to the lords Supper, to examine themselves whither they Repent them truly of their former Sins, steadfastly purposing to led a new Life; cc cst pn31 vbz vvn pp-f d r-crq vvb p-acp dt n2 n1, pc-acp vvi px32 c-crq pns32 vvb pno32 av-j pp-f po32 j n2, av-j vvg pc-acp vvi dt j n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 27 Page 29
274 have a lively Faith in Gods Mercy through Jesus Christ, with a thankful remembrance of his Death, have a lively Faith in God's Mercy through jesus christ, with a thankful remembrance of his Death, vhb dt j n1 p-acp npg1 n1 p-acp np1 np1, p-acp dt j n1 pp-f po31 n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 27 Page 29
275 and be in Charity with all Men. He that knows but thus much, knows enough of the nature of the Sacrament; and be in Charity with all Men. He that knows but thus much, knows enough of the nature of the Sacrament; cc vbb p-acp n1 p-acp d n2. pns31 cst vvz p-acp av av-d, vvz d pp-f dt n1 pp-f dt n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 27 Page 29
276 and he that knows not this, (after so many Sermons and Catechisings that have been made upon the Sacrament ) for this his gross and supine Ignorance, may justly be reputed such a Dunce in Christianity, and he that knows not this, (After so many Sermons and Catechisings that have been made upon the Sacrament) for this his gross and supine Ignorance, may justly be reputed such a Dunce in Christianity, cc pns31 cst vvz xx d, (c-acp av d n2 cc n2-vvg cst vhb vbn vvn p-acp dt n1) p-acp d po31 j cc n1 n1, vmb av-j vbi vvn d dt n1 p-acp np1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 27 Page 29
277 as scarcely to deserve the Name of a Christian. And therefore if any Person be ignorant in this matter, as scarcely to deserve the Name of a Christian. And Therefore if any Person be ignorant in this matter, c-acp av-j pc-acp vvi dt n1 pp-f dt njp. cc av cs d n1 vbi j p-acp d n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 27 Page 29
278 why does he not repair to those, whose Office and Business it is to teach and inform him better? Why hath he not recourse to those, whose Lips should keep Knowledg? who (I am confident) would be glad of all opportunities to •nstruct those who are ignorant in this or any other kind. Fourthly. why does he not repair to those, whose Office and Business it is to teach and inform him better? Why hath he not recourse to those, whose Lips should keep Knowledge? who (I am confident) would be glad of all opportunities to •nstruct those who Are ignorant in this or any other kind. Fourthly. q-crq vdz pns31 xx vvi p-acp d, rg-crq n1 cc n1 pn31 vbz pc-acp vvi cc vvi pno31 av-jc? q-crq vhz pns31 xx n1 p-acp d, rg-crq n2 vmd vvi n1? r-crq (pns11 vbm j) vmd vbi j pp-f d n2 pc-acp vvi d r-crq vbr j p-acp d cc d j-jn n1. ord. (4) sermon (DIV1) 27 Page 29
279 A fourth Objection against coming to the Sacrament, is a fear in Men, that when they have prepared themselves for it as well as they can, they are not yet so well prepared as they should be. A fourth Objection against coming to the Sacrament, is a Fear in Men, that when they have prepared themselves for it as well as they can, they Are not yet so well prepared as they should be. dt ord n1 p-acp vvg p-acp dt n1, vbz dt n1 p-acp n2, cst c-crq pns32 vhb vvn px32 p-acp pn31 c-acp av c-acp pns32 vmb, pns32 vbr xx av av av vvn c-acp pns32 vmd vbi. (4) sermon (DIV1) 28 Page 29
280 To which I answer, That if we may not come to God's Ordinances, till we are as well prepared as we should be, To which I answer, That if we may not come to God's Ordinances, till we Are as well prepared as we should be, p-acp r-crq pns11 vvb, cst cs pns12 vmb xx vvi p-acp npg1 n2, c-acp pns12 vbr a-acp av vvn c-acp pns12 vmd vbi, (4) sermon (DIV1) 29 Page 29
281 why then are we not afraid to pray to God? and why are we not afraid to hear h•• Word? For when we hear and pray, we do the same thing that is perform'd at the Sacrament, why then Are we not afraid to pray to God? and why Are we not afraid to hear h•• Word? For when we hear and pray, we do the same thing that is performed At the Sacrament, c-crq av vbr pns12 xx j pc-acp vvi p-acp np1? cc q-crq vbr pns12 xx j pc-acp vvi n1 n1? p-acp c-crq pns12 vvb cc vvb, pns12 vdb dt d n1 cst vbz vvn p-acp dt n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 29 Page 30
282 the not in so solemn a manner: the not in so solemn a manner: cs xx p-acp av j dt n1: (4) sermon (DIV1) 29 Page 30
283 So that by the same Argument that some Men scare themselves from the Sacrament, they may also fright themselves from other holy Duties, such as Praying, or Hearing the Word: So that by the same Argument that Some Men scare themselves from the Sacrament, they may also fright themselves from other holy Duties, such as Praying, or Hearing the Word: av cst p-acp dt d n1 cst d n2 vvb px32 p-acp dt n1, pns32 vmb av vvi px32 p-acp j-jn j n2, d c-acp vvg, cc vvg dt n1: (4) sermon (DIV1) 29 Page 30
284 For, as the Apostle saith, that he the eats and drinks unworthily; For, as the Apostle Says, that he the eats and drinks unworthily; c-acp, c-acp dt n1 vvz, cst pns31 av vvz cc vvz av-j; (4) sermon (DIV1) 29 Page 30
285 so it is true also, that he that prays or hears unworthily, prays and hears to himself NONLATINALPHABET, Judgment, so it is true also, that he that prays or hears unworthily, prays and hears to himself, Judgement, av pn31 vbz j av, cst pns31 cst vvz cc vvz av-j, vvz cc vvz p-acp px31, n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 29 Page 30
286 and temporal Punishments, and (if he repent not by the Admonition of those Punishments) Eternal Damnation; and temporal Punishments, and (if he Repent not by the Admonition of those Punishments) Eternal Damnation; cc j n2, cc (cs pns31 vvb xx p-acp dt n1 pp-f d n2) j n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 29 Page 30
287 and as he that is not the better for the Sacrament, is certainly the worse for the Sacrament; and as he that is not the better for the Sacrament, is Certainly the Worse for the Sacrament; cc c-acp pns31 cst vbz xx dt jc p-acp dt n1, vbz av-j dt jc p-acp dt n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 29 Page 30
288 So he that is not the better for a Sermon, is certainly the worse for a Sermon; So he that is not the better for a Sermon, is Certainly the Worse for a Sermon; av pns31 cst vbz xx dt jc p-acp dt n1, vbz av-j dt jc p-acp dt n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 29 Page 30
289 every Sermon he hears amiss, shall rise up in Judgment against him. every Sermon he hears amiss, shall rise up in Judgement against him. d n1 pns31 vvz av, vmb vvi a-acp p-acp n1 p-acp pno31. (4) sermon (DIV1) 29 Page 30
290 Let us then prepare our selves for the Sacrament as well as we can, and God will accept of it, Let us then prepare our selves for the Sacrament as well as we can, and God will accept of it, vvb pno12 av vvi po12 n2 p-acp dt n1 c-acp av c-acp pns12 vmb, cc np1 vmb vvi pp-f pn31, (4) sermon (DIV1) 30 Page 30
291 though it be not so well as we should; he will accept of our sincere endeavours of Preparation: though it be not so well as we should; he will accept of our sincere endeavours of Preparation: cs pn31 vbb xx av av c-acp pns12 vmd; pns31 vmb vvi pp-f po12 j n2 pp-f n1: (4) sermon (DIV1) 30 Page 30
292 And if we will not chuse to feed rather upon Doubts and Scruples, than upon the Bread of Life, we may assure our selves of a welcom to, And if we will not choose to feed rather upon Doubts and Scruples, than upon the Bred of Life, we may assure our selves of a welcome to, cc cs pns12 vmb xx vvi pc-acp vvi av-c p-acp n2 cc n2, cs p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, pns12 vmb vvi po12 n2 pp-f dt j-jn p-acp, (4) sermon (DIV1) 30 Page 30
293 and advantage by, this Holy Feast. Indeed if we come, like rude and unmannerly Guests, once is too often; and advantage by, this Holy Feast. Indeed if we come, like rude and unmannerly Guests, once is too often; cc n1 p-acp, d j n1. np1 cs pns12 vvb, av-j j cc j n2, a-acp vbz av av; (4) sermon (DIV1) 30 Page 30
294 but if we purge and cleanse our Hearts, if the stomach of our Souls be clean, often we may come, but if we purge and cleanse our Hearts, if the stomach of our Souls be clean, often we may come, cc-acp cs pns12 vvb cc vvi po12 n2, cs dt n1 pp-f po12 n2 vbb j, av pns12 vmb vvi, (4) sermon (DIV1) 30 Page 31
295 but we cannot come too often; but we cannot come too often; cc-acp pns12 vmbx vvi av av; (4) sermon (DIV1) 30 Page 31
296 Christ's Blood is always full of virtue and efficacy, it will put out the Fire of immoderate Anger, cool the Heart-burnings of Malice and Envy, the Calentures of our Lust, quench the raging Thirst of Covetousness: Christ's Blood is always full of virtue and efficacy, it will put out the Fire of immoderate Anger, cool the Heartburnings of Malice and Envy, the Calentures of our Lust, quench the raging Thirst of Covetousness: npg1 n1 vbz av j pp-f n1 cc n1, pn31 vmb vvi av dt n1 pp-f j n1, vvb dt n2 pp-f n1 cc n1, dt n2 pp-f po12 n1, vvb dt j-vvg n1 pp-f n1: (4) sermon (DIV1) 30 Page 31
297 If we drink of this Cup as we ought, it will keep us from drinking too frequently and immoderately of any other. If we drink of this Cup as we ought, it will keep us from drinking too frequently and immoderately of any other. cs pns12 vvb pp-f d n1 c-acp pns12 vmd, pn31 vmb vvi pno12 p-acp vvg av av-j cc av-j pp-f d n-jn. (4) sermon (DIV1) 30 Page 31
298 Christ is always a Fountain of Life to those who desire to taste the Waters of Life, at which we may draw as often as we please, if our Pitcher be clean; christ is always a Fountain of Life to those who desire to taste the Waters of Life, At which we may draw as often as we please, if our Pitcher be clean; np1 vbz av dt n1 pp-f n1 p-acp d r-crq vvb pc-acp vvi dt n2 pp-f n1, p-acp r-crq pns12 vmb vvi c-acp av c-acp pns12 vvb, cs po12 n1 vbi j; (4) sermon (DIV1) 30 Page 31
299 and the oftner we draw, our Pitcher will be the cleaner: and the oftener we draw, our Pitcher will be the cleaner: cc dt av-c pns12 vvi, po12 n1 vmb vbi dt jc: (4) sermon (DIV1) 30 Page 31
300 And that it may be so, God grant us such a sense of our Saviour's Sufferings, And that it may be so, God grant us such a sense of our Saviour's Sufferings, cc cst pn31 vmb vbi av, np1 vvb pno12 d dt n1 pp-f po12 ng1 n2, (4) sermon (DIV1) 30 Page 31
301 as may create in us a just detestation of our Sins, and quicken our endeavours in the ways of Repentance, as may create in us a just detestation of our Sins, and quicken our endeavours in the ways of Repentance, c-acp vmb vvi p-acp pno12 dt j n1 pp-f po12 n2, cc vvb po12 n2 p-acp dt n2 pp-f n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 30 Page 31
302 and a holy Life, till we obtain those Blessings, which by the effusion of his Blood he hath purchased for us: and a holy Life, till we obtain those Blessings, which by the effusion of his Blood he hath purchased for us: cc dt j n1, c-acp pns12 vvb d n2, r-crq p-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 n1 pns31 vhz vvn p-acp pno12: (4) sermon (DIV1) 30 Page 31
303 to whom with the Father, and the holy Spirit, be all Honours, Glory and Praise. FINIS. to whom with the Father, and the holy Spirit, be all Honours, Glory and Praise. FINIS. p-acp ro-crq p-acp dt n1, cc dt j n1, vbb d ng1, n1 cc n1. fw-la. (4) sermon (DIV1) 30 Page 31

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104 0 Eucharistiam quotidiè ad cibum salutis accipimus. Cypr. de Oratione Dominicâ. p. 268. Eucharistiam quotidiè ad Food Salutis accipimus. Cyprus de Oration Dominicâ. p. 268. fw-la fw-fr fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la. np1 fw-fr n1 fw-la. n1 crd
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136 0 In similitudimem quidem accipis Sacramentum, sed verae naturae gratiam virtutemque consequêris. Ambros. de Sacramento. In similitudimem quidem accipis Sacramentum, sed Verae naturae gratiam virtutemque consequêris. Ambos de Sacramento. p-acp fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la, fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la. np1 fw-fr np1.
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278 0 Mat. 2.7. Mathew 2.7. np1 crd.