A sermon about frequent communion preached before the University of Oxford, August the 17th, 1679 / by Tho. Smith ...

Smith, Thomas, 1638-1710
Publisher: Printed for Samuel Smith
Place of Publication: London
Publication Year: 1685
Approximate Era: JamesII
TCP ID: A60584 ESTC ID: R39556 STC ID: S4248
Subject Headings: Bible. -- N.T. -- Corinthians, 1st, XI, 26; Lord's Supper -- Frequency of communion; Sermons, English -- 17th century;
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0 A SERMON ABOUT FREQUENT COMMUNION. 1 Epistle to the Corinthians, ch. 11. v. 26. A SERMON ABOUT FREQUENT COMMUNION. 1 Epistle to the Corinthians, changed. 11. v. 26. dt n1 p-acp j n1. crd n1 p-acp dt np1, n1. crd n1 crd (3) text (DIV1) 0 Image 4
1 For as often as ye eat this Bread, and drink this Cup, ye do shew the Lord's death till he come. For as often as you eat this Bred, and drink this Cup, you do show the Lord's death till he come. c-acp c-acp av c-acp pn22 vvb d n1, cc vvi d n1, pn22 vdb vvi dt ng1 n1 c-acp pns31 vvb. (3) text (DIV1) 1 Image 4
2 WHatever doth happen extraordinarily, and above the usual and established course of Nature, doth mightily affect our minds and fansies at first, WHatever does happen extraordinarily, and above the usual and established course of Nature, does mightily affect our minds and fancies At First, r-crq vdz vvi av-j, cc p-acp dt j cc j-vvn n1 pp-f n1, vdz av-j vvi po12 n2 cc n2 p-acp ord, (3) text (DIV1) 2 Image 4
3 and surprize and fill us with wonder; and surprise and fill us with wonder; cc vvi cc vvi pno12 p-acp n1; (3) text (DIV1) 2 Image 4
4 but as soon as we are grown a little familiar with it, our thoughts are at rest, but as soon as we Are grown a little familiar with it, our thoughts Are At rest, cc-acp c-acp av c-acp pns12 vbr vvn dt j j-jn p-acp pn31, po12 n2 vbr p-acp n1, (3) text (DIV1) 2 Image 4
5 and notwithstanding our former transports and heats, we quickly grow cool, and the impressions which it made upon us wear away by degrees, and notwithstanding our former transports and heats, we quickly grow cool, and the impressions which it made upon us wear away by Degrees, cc p-acp po12 j vvz cc n2, pns12 av-j vvb j, cc dt n2 r-crq pn31 vvd p-acp pno12 vvi av p-acp n2, (3) text (DIV1) 2 Image 4
6 and we care not to make any farther reflexions upon it. and we care not to make any farther reflexions upon it. cc pns12 vvb xx pc-acp vvi d jc n2 p-acp pn31. (3) text (DIV1) 2 Image 4
7 And the like is to be said of great and extraordinary Favours, in the moral state of things, And the like is to be said of great and extraordinary Favours, in the moral state of things, cc dt j vbz pc-acp vbi vvn pp-f j cc j n2, p-acp dt j n1 pp-f n2, (3) text (DIV1) 3 Image 4
8 as well as of extraordinary events in the natural; when they are first conferred, they draw our minds hugely after them; as well as of extraordinary events in the natural; when they Are First conferred, they draw our minds hugely After them; c-acp av c-acp pp-f j n2 p-acp dt j; c-crq pns32 vbr ord vvn, pns32 vvb po12 n2 av-j p-acp pno32; (3) text (DIV1) 3 Image 4
9 nothing doth or can insinuate it self more kindly into our affections. nothing does or can insinuate it self more kindly into our affections. pix vdz cc vmb vvi pn31 n1 av-dc av-j p-acp po12 n2. (3) text (DIV1) 3 Image 4
10 Greatness may make it self be feared and respected too; (for who will dare to affront armed Power, Greatness may make it self be feared and respected too; (for who will Dare to affront armed Power, n1 vmb vvi pn31 n1 vbi vvn cc vvn av; (c-acp r-crq vmb vvi pc-acp vvi j-vvn n1, (3) text (DIV1) 3 Image 4
11 or chuse to be defective in those points of Ceremony and Honour, which are due to the person, oftentimes merely for the sake of his character?) But then there is a secret hatred mixed with that fear, or choose to be defective in those points of Ceremony and Honour, which Are due to the person, oftentimes merely for the sake of his character?) But then there is a secret hatred mixed with that Fear, cc vvi pc-acp vbi j p-acp d n2 pp-f n1 cc n1, r-crq vbr j-jn p-acp dt n1, av av-j p-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 n1?) p-acp av pc-acp vbz dt j-jn n1 vvn p-acp d n1, (3) text (DIV1) 3 Image 4
12 and the respect is outward and forced, and if it be not, it is but the effect of a civil and prudent behaviour, and of a wise compliance. and the respect is outward and forced, and if it be not, it is but the Effect of a civil and prudent behaviour, and of a wise compliance. cc dt n1 vbz j cc vvn, cc cs pn31 vbb xx, pn31 vbz p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt j cc j n1, cc pp-f dt j n1. (3) text (DIV1) 3 Image 4
13 Whereas we are naturally enclined to applaud, to admire, to love such as have done any publick good, Whereas we Are naturally inclined to applaud, to admire, to love such as have done any public good, cs pns12 vbr av-j vvd pc-acp vvi, pc-acp vvi, pc-acp vvi d c-acp vhb vdn d j j, (3) text (DIV1) 3 Image 4
14 and especially if we have any share in it. and especially if we have any share in it. cc av-j cs pns12 vhb d n1 p-acp pn31. (3) text (DIV1) 3 Image 4
15 Interest, and a particular concern for our selves, heighten our esteem and our affections, and our resentments hereupon become more pleasing and ravishing. Interest, and a particular concern for our selves, heighten our esteem and our affections, and our resentments hereupon become more pleasing and ravishing. n1, cc dt j vvi p-acp po12 n2, vvb po12 n1 cc po12 n2, cc po12 n2 av vvn av-dc j-vvg cc vvg. (3) text (DIV1) 3 Image 4
16 But all this, for the most part, is but a fit of Passion, and a mere scene and representation of Fancy, arising from the present sense of the benefit; But all this, for the most part, is but a fit of Passion, and a mere scene and representation of Fancy, arising from the present sense of the benefit; p-acp d d, c-acp dt av-ds n1, vbz p-acp dt j pp-f n1, cc dt j n1 cc n1 pp-f n1, vvg p-acp dt j n1 pp-f dt n1; (3) text (DIV1) 3 Image 4
17 for the longer we enjoy it, we become less and less sensible. for the longer we enjoy it, we become less and less sensible. p-acp dt jc pns12 vvi pn31, pns12 vvb dc cc av-dc j. (3) text (DIV1) 3 Image 4
18 So forgetfull are we of every thing but our selves, whom we could be content onely to love and admire for ever. So forgetful Are we of every thing but our selves, whom we could be content only to love and admire for ever. av j vbr pns12 pp-f d n1 p-acp po12 n2, ro-crq pns12 vmd vbi j av-j pc-acp vvi cc vvi p-acp av. (3) text (DIV1) 3 Image 4
19 Whether this arises from an impatience of fixing our thoughts too long upon the same thing, Whither this arises from an impatience of fixing our thoughts too long upon the same thing, cs d vvz p-acp dt n1 pp-f vvg po12 n2 av av-j p-acp dt d n1, (3) text (DIV1) 3 Image 4
20 or from the natural Pride which every man carries about him, as if the remembrance and acknowledgment of a favour were a tacit upbraiding us of our want, or from the natural Pride which every man carries about him, as if the remembrance and acknowledgment of a favour were a tacit upbraiding us of our want, cc p-acp dt j n1 r-crq d n1 vvz p-acp pno31, c-acp cs dt n1 cc n1 pp-f dt n1 vbdr dt fw-la vvg pno12 pp-f po12 n1, (3) text (DIV1) 3 Image 4
21 and of the infelicity of our former condition; and of the infelicity of our former condition; cc pp-f dt n1 pp-f po12 j n1; (3) text (DIV1) 3 Image 4
22 yet so it is, and we need continually to be put in mind of our Devoirs and Obligations. yet so it is, and we need continually to be put in mind of our Devoirs and Obligations. av av pn31 vbz, cc pns12 vvb av-j pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp n1 pp-f po12 fw-fr cc n2. (3) text (DIV1) 3 Image 4
23 It is but a piece of ordinary Justice, for instance, and what we cannot deny without the imputation of Rudeness, It is but a piece of ordinary justice, for instance, and what we cannot deny without the imputation of Rudeness, pn31 vbz p-acp dt n1 pp-f j n1, p-acp n1, cc r-crq pns12 vmbx vvi p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, (3) text (DIV1) 3 Image 4
24 as well as the guilt of Ingratitude, that such as have sacrificed their dearest Interests for their Countrey, as well as the guilt of Ingratitude, that such as have sacrificed their dearest Interests for their Country, c-acp av c-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, cst d c-acp vhb vvn po32 js-jn n2 p-acp po32 n1, (3) text (DIV1) 3 Image 4
25 as have out of an Heroick Principle of meriting of the Publick, exposed themselves to all the Misfortunes, as have out of an Heroic Principle of meriting of the Public, exposed themselves to all the Misfortunes, c-acp vhb av pp-f dt j n1 pp-f vvg pp-f dt j, vvd px32 p-acp d dt n2, (3) text (DIV1) 3 Image 4
26 and Hardships, and Adversities of humane life, and have redeemed the Lives of Thousands with the generous loss of their own, should have their Names mentioned with honour: and Hardships, and Adversities of humane life, and have redeemed the Lives of Thousands with the generous loss of their own, should have their Names mentioned with honour: cc n2, cc n2 pp-f j n1, cc vhb vvn dt n2 pp-f crd p-acp dt j n1 pp-f po32 d, vmd vhi po32 n2 vvn p-acp n1: (3) text (DIV1) 3 Image 4
27 they deserve at least, as a reward of all their labours and sufferings, that their memories be held dear and pretious by their surviving Friends and Country-men: they deserve At least, as a reward of all their labours and sufferings, that their memories be held dear and precious by their surviving Friends and Countrymen: pns32 vvb p-acp ds, c-acp dt n1 pp-f d po32 n2 cc n2, cst po32 n2 vbb vvn j-jn cc j p-acp po32 j-vvg n2 cc n2: (3) text (DIV1) 3 Image 4
28 this common gratitude obliges us to do; and especially if the benefit be perpetual, the remembrance of it should be perpetual also. this Common gratitude obliges us to do; and especially if the benefit be perpetual, the remembrance of it should be perpetual also. d j n1 vvz pno12 pc-acp vdi; cc av-j cs dt n1 vbb j, dt n1 pp-f pn31 vmd vbi j av. (3) text (DIV1) 3 Image 4
29 Now what greater benefit could possibly be done to the Sons of men, than the redemption of them from the slavery of Sin and Hell, Now what greater benefit could possibly be done to the Sons of men, than the redemption of them from the slavery of since and Hell, av r-crq jc n1 vmd av-j vbi vdn p-acp dt n2 pp-f n2, cs dt n1 pp-f pno32 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1 cc n1, (3) text (DIV1) 4 Image 4
30 and from the wrath and indignation of an offended God, by the Sufferings and Death of our blessed Saviour ? This Victory he obtained for us, and from the wrath and Indignation of an offended God, by the Sufferings and Death of our blessed Saviour? This Victory he obtained for us, cc p-acp dt n1 cc n1 pp-f dt j-vvn np1, p-acp dt n2 cc n1 pp-f po12 j-vvn n1? d n1 pns31 vvd p-acp pno12, (3) text (DIV1) 4 Image 4
31 but not without much Sweat and Bloud, whereby he has restored Liberty to the World, but not without much Sweat and Blood, whereby he has restored Liberty to the World, cc-acp xx p-acp d n1 cc n1, c-crq pns31 vhz vvn n1 p-acp dt n1, (3) text (DIV1) 4 Image 4
32 and put an end to the Usurpations and Tyranny of the Devil, who had enlarged his Conquest, and put an end to the Usurpations and Tyranny of the devil, who had enlarged his Conquest, cc vvd dt n1 p-acp dt n2 cc n1 pp-f dt n1, r-crq vhd vvn po31 n1, (3) text (DIV1) 4 Image 4
33 and spread his Empire far and wide, and held the greatest part of Mankind in a dismal and miserable Bondage. and spread his Empire Far and wide, and held the greatest part of Mankind in a dismal and miserable Bondage. cc vvd po31 n1 av-j cc j, cc vvd dt js n1 pp-f n1 p-acp dt j cc j n1. (3) text (DIV1) 4 Image 4
34 This certainly deserves everlasting Acknowledgments, and an eternal Triumph. This ought to be continually and for ever fresh in our Memories. This Certainly deserves everlasting Acknowledgments, and an Eternal Triumph. This ought to be continually and for ever fresh in our Memories. np1 av-j vvz j n2, cc dt j n1. d pi pc-acp vbi av-j cc p-acp av j p-acp po12 n2. (3) text (DIV1) 4 Image 4
35 Who is not amazed at this new and strange way of Conquest, that through death he should destroy him, who had the power of death, that is, the Devil? Heb. 2.14. Who is not amazed At this new and strange Way of Conquest, that through death he should destroy him, who had the power of death, that is, the devil? Hebrew 2.14. q-crq vbz xx vvn p-acp d j cc j n1 pp-f n1, cst p-acp n1 pns31 vmd vvi pno31, r-crq vhd dt n1 pp-f n1, cst vbz, dt n1? np1 crd. (3) text (DIV1) 4 Image 4
36 that he should triumph over the evil Spirits in the Grave, the place where they used to erect their Trophies over the ruines of Mankind, that he should triumph over the evil Spirits in the Grave, the place where they used to erect their Trophies over the ruins of Mankind, cst pns31 vmd vvi p-acp dt j-jn n2 p-acp dt j, dt n1 c-crq pns32 vvd pc-acp vvi po32 n2 p-acp dt n2 pp-f n1, (3) text (DIV1) 4 Image 4
37 and where the direfull effects of their Power, and Malice, and Revenge, were most seen, and lastly, that the end of his Life should be the beginning of his Glory and Exaltation? And then who is not equally, and where the direful effects of their Power, and Malice, and Revenge, were most seen, and lastly, that the end of his Life should be the beginning of his Glory and Exaltation? And then who is not equally, cc c-crq dt j n2 pp-f po32 n1, cc n1, cc n1, vbdr av-ds vvn, cc ord, cst dt n1 pp-f po31 n1 vmd vbi dt n1 pp-f po31 n1 cc n1? cc av q-crq vbz xx av-j, (3) text (DIV1) 4 Image 4
38 or rather, more amazed at the greatness of his Condescension and Love, that he should come down from his glory, or rather, more amazed At the greatness of his Condescension and Love, that he should come down from his glory, cc av-c, av-dc vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 n1 cc n1, cst pns31 vmd vvi a-acp p-acp po31 n1, (3) text (DIV1) 4 Image 4
39 and assume the nature of a Man, with all the natural Infirmities and Imperfections of it, undergo the Malice, and assume the nature of a Man, with all the natural Infirmities and Imperfections of it, undergo the Malice, cc vvi dt n1 pp-f dt n1, p-acp d dt j n1 cc n2 pp-f pn31, vvb dt n1, (3) text (DIV1) 4 Image 4
40 and Slanders, and Fury of an enraged Multitude, who by their restless importunity got him sentenced to die as an Impostor and Malefactor, and Slanders, and Fury of an enraged Multitude, who by their restless importunity god him sentenced to die as an Impostor and Malefactor, cc n2, cc n1 pp-f dt j-vvn n1, r-crq p-acp po32 j n1 vvd pno31 vvn pc-acp vvi p-acp dt n1 cc n1, (3) text (DIV1) 4 Image 4
41 and submit to the Torments and Ignominies of the Cross, and endure with so great patience the revilings and contradictions of these impious and unrighteous Men, and submit to the Torments and Ignominies of the Cross, and endure with so great patience the revilings and contradictions of these impious and unrighteous Men, cc vvi p-acp dt n2 cc n2 pp-f dt n1, cc vvi p-acp av j n1 dt n2-vvg cc n2 pp-f d j cc j-u n2, (3) text (DIV1) 4 Image 4
42 even while he hung upon the cursed Tree, which must needs add to the anguish and pain, which the violent extension of his Nerves caused in his tender Flesh; even while he hung upon the cursed Tree, which must needs add to the anguish and pain, which the violent extension of his Nerves caused in his tender Flesh; av cs pns31 vvd p-acp dt j-vvn n1, r-crq vmb av vvi p-acp dt n1 cc n1, r-crq dt j n1 pp-f po31 n2 vvd p-acp po31 j n1; (3) text (DIV1) 4 Image 4
43 and all this for our sakes, who were the Enemies of God, and lost to all sense of goodness, and all this for our sakes, who were the Enemies of God, and lost to all sense of Goodness, cc d d p-acp po12 n2, r-crq vbdr dt n2 pp-f np1, cc vvn p-acp d n1 pp-f n1, (3) text (DIV1) 4 Image 4
44 and who deserved no pity? This was the effect of his tender Compassion and Love to Mankind; and who deserved no pity? This was the Effect of his tender Compassion and Love to Mankind; cc r-crq vvd dx n1? d vbds dt n1 pp-f po31 j n1 cc n1 p-acp n1; (3) text (DIV1) 4 Image 4
45 'twas this that made him even relish that bitter Cup; 'twas this that made him even relish that bitter Cup; pn31|vbds d cst vvd pno31 av vvi d j n1; (3) text (DIV1) 4 Image 4
46 and though as Man, he had just apprehensions of the Horrours of Death, and the Wrath and Justice of God, which he as our Surety, and though as Man, he had just apprehensions of the Horrors of Death, and the Wrath and justice of God, which he as our Surety, cc cs p-acp n1, pns31 vhd j n2 pp-f dt n2 pp-f n1, cc dt n1 cc n1 pp-f np1, r-crq pns31 p-acp po12 n1, (3) text (DIV1) 4 Image 4
47 and as in our stead, was to undergo and satisfie; and as in our stead, was to undergo and satisfy; cc c-acp p-acp po12 n1, vbds pc-acp vvi cc vvi; (3) text (DIV1) 4 Image 4
48 yet this alleviated his passion, and made him submit willingly to the hard condition of dying. yet this alleviated his passion, and made him submit willingly to the hard condition of dying. av d vvn po31 n1, cc vvd pno31 vvi av-j p-acp dt j n1 pp-f vvg. (3) text (DIV1) 4 Image 4
49 This indeed which he hath done and suffered for us men, and for our Salvation, cannot be forgotten without monstrous baseness and unpardonable ingratitude, This indeed which he hath done and suffered for us men, and for our Salvation, cannot be forgotten without monstrous baseness and unpardonable ingratitude, np1 av r-crq pns31 vhz vdn cc vvd p-acp pno12 n2, cc p-acp po12 n1, vmbx vbi vvn p-acp j n1 cc j n1, (3) text (DIV1) 5 Image 4
50 and without making our selves unworthy of the blessed effects and consequences of his passion. and without making our selves unworthy of the blessed effects and consequences of his passion. cc p-acp vvg po12 n2 j pp-f dt j-vvn n2 cc n2 pp-f po31 n1. (3) text (DIV1) 5 Image 4
51 And our Blessed Saviour himself would have the Memory of it perpetuated to all Ages and Generations; And our Blessed Saviour himself would have the Memory of it perpetuated to all Ages and Generations; cc po12 j-vvn n1 px31 vmd vhi dt n1 pp-f pn31 vvn p-acp d n2 cc n2; (3) text (DIV1) 5 Image 4
52 and to assist our Weakness, and sustain our Faith, which has need of such supports, and to make it impossible that it should ever be forgotten; and to assist our Weakness, and sustain our Faith, which has need of such supports, and to make it impossible that it should ever be forgotten; cc pc-acp vvi po12 n1, cc vvi po12 n1, r-crq vhz n1 pp-f d n2, cc pc-acp vvi pn31 j cst pn31 vmd av vbi vvn; (3) text (DIV1) 5 Image 4
53 He has instituted the blessed Sacrament of his Body and Bloud, as a perpetual and visible representation of it. He has instituted the blessed Sacrament of his Body and Blood, as a perpetual and visible representation of it. pns31 vhz vvn dt j-vvn n1 pp-f po31 n1 cc n1, c-acp dt j cc j n1 pp-f pn31. (3) text (DIV1) 5 Image 4
54 He still presents himself before us, as hanging upon the Cross, his Body rent and torn with wounds, He still presents himself before us, as hanging upon the Cross, his Body rend and torn with wounds, pns31 av vvz px31 p-acp pno12, c-acp vvg p-acp dt n1, po31 n1 vvn cc vvn p-acp n2, (3) text (DIV1) 5 Image 4
55 and his pretious Bloud gushing in a plentifull stream out of his side. and his precious Blood gushing in a plentiful stream out of his side. cc po31 j n1 vvg p-acp dt j n1 av pp-f po31 n1. (3) text (DIV1) 5 Image 4
56 Thus he is evidently set forth before our eyes, crucified among us still, (Gal. 3.1.) as it were in Effigie. These memorials he has left us of himself till his second coming, to put us continually in mind, Thus he is evidently Set forth before our eyes, Crucified among us still, (Gal. 3.1.) as it were in Effigy. These memorials he has left us of himself till his second coming, to put us continually in mind, av pns31 vbz av-j vvn av p-acp po12 n2, vvn p-acp pno12 av, (np1 crd.) c-acp pn31 vbdr p-acp n1. d n2 pns31 vhz vvn pno12 pp-f px31 p-acp po31 ord n-vvg, pc-acp vvi pno12 av-j p-acp n1, (3) text (DIV1) 5 Image 4
57 how much he suffered for us. how much he suffered for us. c-crq d pns31 vvd p-acp pno12. (3) text (DIV1) 5 Image 4
58 This was the grand Reason of the Institution, the better to imprint it on our minds, that we might always have before our Eyes a lively Image and Figure of his Sufferings; This was the grand Reason of the Institution, the better to imprint it on our minds, that we might always have before our Eyes a lively Image and Figure of his Sufferings; d vbds dt j n1 pp-f dt n1, dt jc pc-acp vvi pn31 p-acp po12 n2, cst pns12 vmd av vhi p-acp po12 n2 dt j n1 cc n1 pp-f po31 n2; (3) text (DIV1) 5 Image 4
59 the mysterious Rites used in the celebration being for this very end and purpose, and the whole Action solemn and fully significant. the mysterious Rites used in the celebration being for this very end and purpose, and the Whole Actium solemn and Fully significant. dt j n2 vvn p-acp dt n1 vbg p-acp d j n1 cc n1, cc dt j-jn n1 j cc av-j j. (3) text (DIV1) 5 Image 4
60 For as often as ye eat this bread, and drink this cup, ye shew the Lord's death till he come. For as often as you eat this bred, and drink this cup, you show the Lord's death till he come. p-acp c-acp av c-acp pn22 vvb d n1, cc vvi d n1, pn22 vvb dt ng1 n1 c-acp pns31 vvb. (3) text (DIV1) 5 Image 4
61 I shall comprize the full sense of these words in these four following Propositions: I. I shall comprise the full sense of these words in these four following Propositions: I. pns11 vmb vvi dt j n1 pp-f d n2 p-acp d crd vvg n2: pns11. (3) text (DIV1) 6 Image 4
62 That the holy Elements, after Consecration, retain their own proper Essence and Nature, without any Physical and Substantial Change made of them. That the holy Elements, After Consecration, retain their own proper Essence and Nature, without any Physical and Substantial Change made of them. cst dt j n2, p-acp n1, vvb po32 d j n1 cc n1, p-acp d j cc j n1 vvn pp-f pno32. (3) text (DIV1) 7 Image 4
63 It is Bread that we eat, and Wine that we drink; but with a distinction and note of Dignity and Honour; It is Bred that we eat, and Wine that we drink; but with a distinction and note of Dignity and Honour; pn31 vbz n1 cst pns12 vvb, cc n1 cst pns12 vvb; cc-acp p-acp dt n1 cc n1 pp-f n1 cc n1; (3) text (DIV1) 7 Image 4
64 it is this Bread, and this Cup, that is, of ordinary and common they become mystical and sacramental; it is this Bred, and this Cup, that is, of ordinary and Common they become mystical and sacramental; pn31 vbz d n1, cc d n1, cst vbz, pp-f j cc j pns32 vvb j cc j; (3) text (DIV1) 7 Image 4
65 they are altered and changed, as to their use, and effect, and condition; and not onely a divine Signification, but a divine Virtue is imprinted upon them. they Are altered and changed, as to their use, and Effect, and condition; and not only a divine Signification, but a divine Virtue is imprinted upon them. pns32 vbr vvn cc vvn, c-acp p-acp po32 n1, cc n1, cc n1; cc xx av-j dt j-jn n1, cc-acp dt j-jn n1 vbz vvn p-acp pno32. (3) text (DIV1) 7 Image 4
66 II. That the blessed Sacrament of the Body and Bloud of our Lord doth very fitly and fully represent and set forth his death. III. That it is of perpetual Use and Observation, and to be continued till the end of the World; II That the blessed Sacrament of the Body and Blood of our Lord does very fitly and Fully represent and Set forth his death. III. That it is of perpetual Use and Observation, and to be continued till the end of the World; crd d dt j-vvn n1 pp-f dt n1 cc n1 pp-f po12 n1 vdz av av-j cc av-j vvi cc vvi av po31 n1. np1. cst pn31 vbz pp-f j n1 cc n1, cc pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1; (3) text (DIV1) 8 Image 4
67 ye shew forth the Lord's death till he come, that is, till he come to judge the World at the last day, you show forth the Lord's death till he come, that is, till he come to judge the World At the last day, pn22 vvb av dt ng1 n1 c-acp pns31 vvb, cst vbz, c-acp pns31 vvb pc-acp vvi dt n1 p-acp dt ord n1, (3) text (DIV1) 9 Image 4
68 and to put an end to the present state of things. and to put an end to the present state of things. cc pc-acp vvi dt n1 p-acp dt j n1 pp-f n2. (3) text (DIV1) 9 Image 4
69 IV. That all who profess their Belief in a crucified Saviour, and exspect the saving benefits of his Passion, are obliged to a frequent celebration of this holy and tremendous Mystery; IV. That all who profess their Belief in a Crucified Saviour, and expect the Saving benefits of his Passion, Are obliged to a frequent celebration of this holy and tremendous Mystery; np1 cst d r-crq vvb po32 n1 p-acp dt vvn n1, cc vvb dt j-vvg n2 pp-f po31 n1, vbr vvn p-acp dt j n1 pp-f d j cc j n1; (3) text (DIV1) 10 Image 4
70 which is here plainly supposed, as often as ye eat this bread, and drink this cup. which is Here plainly supposed, as often as you eat this bred, and drink this cup. r-crq vbz av av-j vvn, c-acp av c-acp pn22 vvb d n1, cc vvi d n1. (3) text (DIV1) 10 Image 4
71 Which last Proposition I intend to make the Argument of my Discourse at this time. Which last Proposition I intend to make the Argument of my Discourse At this time. r-crq vvb n1 pns11 vvb pc-acp vvi dt n1 pp-f po11 n1 p-acp d n1. (3) text (DIV1) 10 Image 4
72 Now the Reason and Necessity of the Obligation will appear, if we consider these two things: Now the Reason and Necessity of the Obligation will appear, if we Consider these two things: av dt n1 cc n1 pp-f dt n1 vmb vvi, cs pns12 vvb d crd n2: (3) text (DIV1) 10 Image 4
73 I. The End and Design of the Institution of the holy Sacrament. II. The blessed Consequences and Effects of frequent Communion. I. The End and Design of the Institution of the holy Sacrament. II The blessed Consequences and Effects of frequent Communion. np1 dt vvb cc n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f dt j n1. crd dt j-vvn n2 cc n2 pp-f j n1. (3) text (DIV1) 11 Image 4
74 1. The End and Design of the holy Sacrament is, that it might be an everlasting Memorial of the Death and Passion of our Lord and Saviour. 1. The End and Design of the holy Sacrament is, that it might be an everlasting Memorial of the Death and Passion of our Lord and Saviour. crd dt vvb cc n1 pp-f dt j n1 vbz, cst pn31 vmd vbi dt j n-jn pp-f dt n1 cc n1 pp-f po12 n1 cc n1. (3) text (DIV1) 13 Image 4
75 He was pleased after the Consecration of both Elements to add particularly and distinctly, not in the way of Advice, to be followed, He was pleased After the Consecration of both Elements to add particularly and distinctly, not in the Way of advice, to be followed, pns31 vbds vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f d n2 pc-acp vvi av-j cc av-j, xx p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, pc-acp vbi vvn, (3) text (DIV1) 13 Image 4
76 if we think fit our selves, but in the way of a peremptory and absolute Command, v. 24. This doe in remembrance of me, and v. 25. This doe ye, as often as ye drink it, in remembrance of me. if we think fit our selves, but in the Way of a peremptory and absolute Command, v. 24. This do in remembrance of me, and v. 25. This do you, as often as you drink it, in remembrance of me. cs pns12 vvb j po12 n2, cc-acp p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt j cc j n1, n1 crd d vdb p-acp n1 pp-f pno11, cc n1 crd d vdb pn22, c-acp av c-acp pn22 vvb pn31, p-acp n1 pp-f pno11. (3) text (DIV1) 13 Image 4
77 It is certain, that we ought to remember the Death of our Blessed Saviour at other times; It is certain, that we ought to Remember the Death of our Blessed Saviour At other times; pn31 vbz j, cst pns12 vmd pc-acp vvi dt n1 pp-f po12 j-vvn n1 p-acp j-jn n2; (3) text (DIV1) 13 Image 4
78 as when we are upon our knees at our Prayers. as when we Are upon our knees At our Prayers. c-acp c-crq pns12 vbr p-acp po12 n2 p-acp po12 n2. (3) text (DIV1) 13 Image 4
79 He gave himself for us an offering and sacrifice to God for a sweet smelling savour, Ephes. 5.2. He gave himself for us an offering and sacrifice to God for a sweet smelling savour, Ephesians 5.2. pns31 vvd px31 p-acp pno12 cs n1 cc n1 p-acp np1 p-acp dt j j-vvg n1, np1 crd. (3) text (DIV1) 13 Image 4
80 by virtue of which, our Prayers wing'd with a lively Faith in his Bloud, and with Zeal, ascend like a Cloud of Incense into the Holy of Holies, and find acceptance with God. by virtue of which, our Prayers winged with a lively Faith in his Blood, and with Zeal, ascend like a Cloud of Incense into the Holy of Holies, and find acceptance with God. p-acp n1 pp-f r-crq, po12 n2 j-vvn p-acp dt j n1 p-acp po31 n1, cc p-acp n1, vvb av-j dt n1 pp-f n1 p-acp dt j pp-f n2-jn, cc vvi n1 p-acp np1. (3) text (DIV1) 13 Image 4
81 We cannot employ our Thoughts and Meditations better, when we are upon our Beds, or when we are in private, We cannot employ our Thoughts and Meditations better, when we Are upon our Beds, or when we Are in private, pns12 vmbx vvi po12 n2 cc n2 av-jc, c-crq pns12 vbr p-acp po12 n2, cc c-crq pns12 vbr p-acp j, (3) text (DIV1) 13 Image 4
82 and especially upon our Days of Fasting and Penitence, when God onely is witness to these spiritual Exercises. and especially upon our Days of Fasting and Penitence, when God only is witness to these spiritual Exercises. cc av-j p-acp po12 n2 pp-f vvg cc n1, c-crq np1 av-j vbz n1 p-acp d j n2. (3) text (DIV1) 13 Image 4
83 No Argument can make us more and better sensible of the defiling and damning nature of Sin, No Argument can make us more and better sensible of the defiling and damning nature of since, dx n1 vmb vvi pno12 dc cc jc j pp-f dt n-vvg cc vvg n1 pp-f n1, (3) text (DIV1) 13 Image 4
84 than the consideration of a crucified Saviour, that his Bloud was shed on purpose to expiate and attone it. than the consideration of a Crucified Saviour, that his Blood was shed on purpose to expiate and atone it. cs dt n1 pp-f dt vvn n1, cst po31 n1 vbds vvn p-acp n1 pc-acp vvi cc vvi pn31. (3) text (DIV1) 13 Image 4
85 This will make us reflect upon our sins with a hearty sorrow and regret, which brought the Son of God to so sad and shamefull an end. This will make us reflect upon our Sins with a hearty sorrow and regret, which brought the Son of God to so sad and shameful an end. d vmb vvi pno12 vvi p-acp po12 n2 p-acp dt j n1 cc n1, r-crq vvd dt n1 pp-f np1 p-acp av j cc j dt n1. (3) text (DIV1) 13 Image 4
86 How ought I to abhor and loath my self, when I consider that the sins which I have committed, How ought I to abhor and loath my self, when I Consider that the Sins which I have committed, q-crq vmd pns11 p-acp vvi cc vvi po11 n1, c-crq pns11 vvb cst dt n2 r-crq pns11 vhb vvn, (3) text (DIV1) 13 Image 4
87 though so many hundred years after, contributed to his dying, and make me an accessory of the guilt of the Jews, who were the cruel Instruments of his Murther? Nothing can more and better inflame our Zeal and Love to God and to Christ, than frequent Meditation on our Saviour 's Death; though so many hundred Years After, contributed to his dying, and make me an accessory of the guilt of the jews, who were the cruel Instruments of his Murder? Nothing can more and better inflame our Zeal and Love to God and to christ, than frequent Meditation on our Saviour is Death; cs av d crd n2 a-acp, vvn p-acp po31 j-vvg, cc vvb pno11 dt n-jn pp-f dt n1 pp-f dt np2, r-crq vbdr dt j n2 pp-f po31 n1? pix vmb n1 cc av-jc vvi po12 n1 cc n1 p-acp np1 cc p-acp np1, cs j n1 p-acp po12 n1 vbz n1; (3) text (DIV1) 13 Image 4
88 that God should contrive this admirable way of our Redemption by the Death of his onely Son, whom he sent out of his own bosome on purpose to be a Sacrifice for Sin, that God should contrive this admirable Way of our Redemption by the Death of his only Son, whom he sent out of his own bosom on purpose to be a Sacrifice for since, cst np1 vmd vvi d j n1 pp-f po12 n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 j n1, ro-crq pns31 vvd av pp-f po31 d n1 p-acp n1 pc-acp vbi dt n1 p-acp n1, (3) text (DIV1) 13 Image 4
89 and whom he set forth to be a propitiation through faith in his bloud, for the remission of sins that are past through the forbearance of God, Rom. 3.25. and that Christ should willingly undergo all this for our sakes. and whom he Set forth to be a propitiation through faith in his blood, for the remission of Sins that Are passed through the forbearance of God, Rom. 3.25. and that christ should willingly undergo all this for our sakes. cc r-crq pns31 vvd av pc-acp vbi dt n1 p-acp n1 p-acp po31 n1, p-acp dt n1 pp-f n2 cst vbr vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, np1 crd. cc d np1 vmd av-j vvi d d p-acp po12 n2. (3) text (DIV1) 13 Image 4
90 O blessed Saviour, how can we recompense this thy infinite Love towards faln Man! O blessed Saviour, how can we recompense this thy infinite Love towards fallen Man! sy j-vvn n1, q-crq vmb pns12 vvi d po21 j n1 p-acp j-vvn n1! (3) text (DIV1) 13 Image 4
91 Jesu God! I cannot doe, I cannot suffer enough in the way of a just acknowledgment of thy inexpressible Kindness and Pity to my poor Soul, which thou hast redeemed from the nethermost Hell, Jesu God! I cannot do, I cannot suffer enough in the Way of a just acknowledgment of thy inexpressible Kindness and Pity to my poor Soul, which thou hast redeemed from the nethermost Hell, np1 np1 pns11 vmbx vdi, pns11 vmbx vvi av-d p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt j n1 pp-f po21 j n1 cc n1 p-acp po11 j n1, r-crq pns21 vh2 vvn p-acp dt j n1, (3) text (DIV1) 13 Image 4
92 and from the Wrath of God, which would have been the more intolerable. The reading also of the Narrative and History of our Saviour 's Sufferings and Death, and from the Wrath of God, which would have been the more intolerable. The reading also of the Narrative and History of our Saviour is Sufferings and Death, cc p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, r-crq vmd vhi vbn dt av-dc j. dt n-vvg av pp-f dt j-jn cc n1 pp-f po12 n1 vbz n2 cc n1, (3) text (DIV1) 13 Image 4
93 as they are recorded in the holy Gospels, together with a reflexion on the several circumstances of them must needs leave deep impressions upon our memories. as they Are recorded in the holy Gospels, together with a reflection on the several Circumstances of them must needs leave deep impressions upon our memories. c-acp pns32 vbr vvn p-acp dt j ng1, av p-acp dt n1 p-acp dt j n2 pp-f pno32 vmb av vvi j-jn n2 p-acp po12 n2. (3) text (DIV1) 13 Image 4
94 This tragical story wherewith the Heathen of old used to upbraid the Christians, as Votaries and Worshippers of a crucified God, was so universally diffused throughout the World, that it was impossible that it should be forgotten; This tragical story wherewith the Heathen of old used to upbraid the Christians, as Votaries and Worshippers of a Crucified God, was so universally diffused throughout the World, that it was impossible that it should be forgotten; d j n1 c-crq dt j-jn pp-f j vvn pc-acp vvi dt njpg2, c-acp n2 cc n2 pp-f dt vvn np1, vbds av av-j vvn p-acp dt n1, cst pn31 vbds j cst pn31 vmd vbi vvn; (3) text (DIV1) 13 Image 4
95 and the sight of a Cross (which assoon as the Roman Empire turned Christian, became an Ensign and Trophy of Honour, every where to be met with, in their Banners, and the sighed of a Cross (which As soon as the Roman Empire turned Christian, became an Ensign and Trophy of Honour, every where to be met with, in their Banners, cc dt n1 pp-f dt n1 (r-crq av c-acp dt njp n1 vvn njp, vvd dt n1 cc n1 pp-f n1, d c-crq pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp, p-acp po32 n2, (3) text (DIV1) 13 Image 4
96 and upon their Bucklers and Helmets, upon the Diadems of the Emperours, upon their Medals, upon their Churches and Spires of their Towers, and upon their Bucklers and Helmets, upon the Diadems of the emperors, upon their Medals, upon their Churches and Spires of their Towers, cc p-acp po32 n2 cc n2, p-acp dt n2 pp-f dt n2, p-acp po32 n2, p-acp po32 n2 cc n2 pp-f po32 n2, (3) text (DIV1) 13 Image 4
97 and in their solemn Processions,) would quickly refresh their memories, and put them in mind of the great Saviour of the World, whose Hands and Feet were nailed to it, and his Armes extended upon it, to receive and embrace all, who fly to him for refuge, from the assaults and pursuits of offended Justice. and in their solemn Procession,) would quickly refresh their memories, and put them in mind of the great Saviour of the World, whose Hands and Feet were nailed to it, and his Arms extended upon it, to receive and embrace all, who fly to him for refuge, from the assaults and pursuits of offended justice. cc p-acp po32 j n2,) vmd av-j vvi po32 n2, cc vvd pno32 p-acp n1 pp-f dt j n1 pp-f dt n1, rg-crq n2 cc n2 vbdr vvn p-acp pn31, cc po31 n2 vvn p-acp pn31, pc-acp vvi cc vvi d, r-crq vvb p-acp pno31 p-acp n1, p-acp dt n2 cc n2 pp-f j-vvn n1. (3) text (DIV1) 13 Image 4
98 But Christ who knew the best and most effectual method to keep alive for ever the Memory of his Passion and Death, has ordained this holy Sacrament, But christ who knew the best and most effectual method to keep alive for ever the Memory of his Passion and Death, has ordained this holy Sacrament, p-acp np1 r-crq vvd dt js cc av-ds j n1 pc-acp vvi j p-acp av dt n1 pp-f po31 n1 cc n1, vhz vvn d j n1, (3) text (DIV1) 13 Image 4
99 as the most proper Instrument to make us truly and really sensible and mindfull of it. as the most proper Instrument to make us truly and really sensible and mindful of it. c-acp dt av-ds j n1 pc-acp vvi pno12 av-j cc av-j j cc j pp-f pn31. (3) text (DIV1) 13 Image 4
100 It is not then a matter of mere indifference, whether we will receive the Sacrament or no: It is not then a matter of mere indifference, whither we will receive the Sacrament or no: pn31 vbz xx av dt n1 pp-f j n1, cs pns12 vmb vvi dt n1 cc dx: (3) text (DIV1) 14 Image 4
101 we cannot with any pretence or shew of Reason, take a liberty of dispensing with this Law of our Religion, we cannot with any pretence or show of Reason, take a liberty of dispensing with this Law of our Religion, pns12 vmbx p-acp d n1 cc n1 pp-f n1, vvb dt n1 pp-f vvg p-acp d n1 pp-f po12 n1, (3) text (DIV1) 14 Image 4
102 as if it were wholly in our power to come and abstain as we please. as if it were wholly in our power to come and abstain as we please. c-acp cs pn31 vbdr av-jn p-acp po12 n1 pc-acp vvi cc vvi c-acp pns12 vvb. (3) text (DIV1) 14 Image 4
103 For certainly all Laws were given with an intent that they may be observed and obeyed. For Certainly all Laws were given with an intent that they may be observed and obeyed. p-acp av-j d n2 vbdr vvn p-acp dt n1 cst pns32 vmb vbi vvn cc vvn. (3) text (DIV1) 14 Image 4
104 If they oblige to a Duty, and require any thing to be done, the Omission is culpable, If they oblige to a Duty, and require any thing to be done, the Omission is culpable, cs pns32 vvi p-acp dt n1, cc vvi d n1 pc-acp vbi vdn, dt n1 vbz j, (3) text (DIV1) 14 Image 4
105 and is more or less aggravated, and admits of greater or lesser degrees of guilt, determinable by the variety of circumstances that attend it: and is more or less aggravated, and admits of greater or lesser Degrees of guilt, determinable by the variety of Circumstances that attend it: cc vbz av-dc cc av-dc vvd, cc vvz pp-f jc cc jc n2 pp-f n1, j p-acp dt n1 pp-f n2 cst vvb pn31: (3) text (DIV1) 14 Image 4
106 and in this case especially when the Law-giver, to make our Obedience more ready and yielding, has been pleased to superadd to the express Declaration and Determination of his Will, Considerations of its agreeableness and reasonableness, and in this case especially when the Lawgiver, to make our obedience more ready and yielding, has been pleased to superadd to the express Declaration and Determination of his Will, Considerations of its agreeableness and reasonableness, cc p-acp d n1 av-j c-crq dt n1, pc-acp vvi po12 n1 av-dc j cc j-vvg, vhz vbn vvn p-acp j p-acp dt j n1 cc n1 pp-f po31 n1, n2 pp-f po31 n1 cc n1, (3) text (DIV1) 14 Image 4
107 as well to encourage as to command our Obedience, which he might otherwise justly claim as an Acknowledgment of our Dependence upon him. as well to encourage as to command our obedience, which he might otherwise justly claim as an Acknowledgment of our Dependence upon him. c-acp av pc-acp vvi c-acp pc-acp vvi po12 n1, r-crq pns31 vmd av av-j vvi p-acp dt n1 pp-f po12 n1 p-acp pno31. (3) text (DIV1) 14 Image 4
108 So that from what Principle soever our Non-performance proceeds, whether from Obstinacy and Pride, or from Carelesness and Neglect, we throw off and reject the Authority that imposed it, So that from what Principle soever our Non-performance proceeds, whither from Obstinacy and Pride, or from Carelessness and Neglect, we throw off and reject the authority that imposed it, av cst p-acp r-crq n1 av po12 n1 vvz, cs p-acp n1 cc n1, cc p-acp n1 cc vvb, pns12 vvb a-acp cc vvi dt n1 cst vvn pn31, (3) text (DIV1) 14 Image 4
109 as if that did not oblige, or that we were not to be commanded. as if that did not oblige, or that we were not to be commanded. c-acp cs d vdd xx vvi, cc cst pns12 vbdr xx pc-acp vbi vvn. (3) text (DIV1) 14 Image 4
110 Now Christ has commanded us to commemorate his Passion and Death, by participating the Symbols of his holy Body and Bloud; Now christ has commanded us to commemorate his Passion and Death, by participating the Symbols of his holy Body and Blood; av np1 vhz vvn pno12 p-acp j po31 n1 cc n1, p-acp vvg dt n2 pp-f po31 j n1 cc n1; (3) text (DIV1) 15 Image 4
111 and if we admit him to be our Lord as well as our Saviour, we can doe no other than obey; and if we admit him to be our Lord as well as our Saviour, we can do no other than obey; cc cs pns12 vvb pno31 pc-acp vbi po12 n1 c-acp av c-acp po12 n1, pns12 vmb vdi dx n-jn cs vvi; (3) text (DIV1) 15 Image 4
112 nor can we question his Power and Authority even in the more difficult Duties of taking up his Cross, of Self-denial and Mortification, nor can we question his Power and authority even in the more difficult Duties of taking up his Cross, of Self-denial and Mortification, ccx vmb pns12 vvi po31 n1 cc n1 av p-acp dt av-dc j n2 pp-f vvg a-acp po31 n1, pp-f n1 cc n1, (3) text (DIV1) 15 Image 4
113 or of sacrificing our Interests and our Lives in the propagating and defence of his Truth. or of sacrificing our Interests and our Lives in the propagating and defence of his Truth. cc pp-f j-vvg po12 n2 cc po12 n2 p-acp dt j-vvg cc n1 pp-f po31 n1. (3) text (DIV1) 15 Image 4
114 For no difficulty in the thing to be performed can warrant or excuse the not doing of it, where the Obedience is necessary: For no difficulty in the thing to be performed can warrant or excuse thee not doing of it, where the obedience is necessary: p-acp dx n1 p-acp dt n1 pc-acp vbi vvn vmb vvi cc vvi pno32 xx vdg pp-f pn31, c-crq dt n1 vbz j: (3) text (DIV1) 15 Image 4
115 and especially if we consider, that the End of the Institution of this holy Sacrament is highly agreeable to Reason; and especially if we Consider, that the End of the Institution of this holy Sacrament is highly agreeable to Reason; cc av-j cs pns12 vvb, cst dt vvb pp-f dt n1 pp-f d j n1 vbz av-j j p-acp n1; (3) text (DIV1) 15 Image 4
116 that the Sufferings of the Cross might never be forgotten, that our thoughts of it be not slight or transient, a cold reflexion upon it, that the Sufferings of the Cross might never be forgotten, that our thoughts of it be not slight or Transient, a cold reflection upon it, cst dt n2 pp-f dt n1 vmd av-x vbi vvn, cst po12 n2 pp-f pn31 vbb xx j cc j, dt j-jn n1 p-acp pn31, (3) text (DIV1) 15 Image 4
117 as upon a sad and lamentable accident, the reading of which may trouble and move us a little, as upon a sad and lamentable accident, the reading of which may trouble and move us a little, c-acp p-acp dt j cc j n1, dt n-vvg pp-f r-crq vmb vvi cc vvi pno12 dt j, (3) text (DIV1) 15 Image 4
118 and incline us to pity or melancholy for a time, but that they be composed and serious, and incline us to pity or melancholy for a time, but that they be composed and serious, cc vvb pno12 p-acp n1 cc n-jn p-acp dt n1, cc-acp cst pns32 vbb vvn cc j, (3) text (DIV1) 15 Image 4
119 and often sixt upon the Object of a dying Saviour, who doth so well deserve them, and often sixt upon the Object of a dying Saviour, who does so well deserve them, cc av ord p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt j-vvg n1, r-crq vdz av av vvi pno32, (3) text (DIV1) 15 Image 4
120 and at last be raised up to a due pitch and height, to which this holy Solemnity is so conducing. and At last be raised up to a due pitch and height, to which this holy Solemnity is so conducing. cc p-acp ord vbi vvn a-acp p-acp dt j-jn n1 cc n1, p-acp r-crq d j n1 vbz av vvg. (3) text (DIV1) 15 Image 4
121 For if it be our Duty, as most certainly it is, to meditate on the Death of Christ, to reflect, For if it be our Duty, as most Certainly it is, to meditate on the Death of christ, to reflect, p-acp cs pn31 vbi po12 n1, c-acp ds av-j pn31 vbz, pc-acp vvi p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, pc-acp vvi, (3) text (DIV1) 15 Image 4
122 and that seriously, and with due intention of Mind, on the dolours of his Passion, and that seriously, and with due intention of Mind, on the dolours of his Passion, cc cst av-j, cc p-acp j-jn n1 pp-f n1, p-acp dt n2 pp-f po31 n1, (3) text (DIV1) 15 Image 4
123 if this be to be done often (for who can reflect too much or too often upon the effects of infinite Love and Condescension, the greatest that could possibly be shewn?) and if Christ has prescribed us a way how it may be done most effectually, that is, in the Sacrament, the consequence is easie, if this be to be done often (for who can reflect too much or too often upon the effects of infinite Love and Condescension, the greatest that could possibly be shown?) and if christ has prescribed us a Way how it may be done most effectually, that is, in the Sacrament, the consequence is easy, cs d vbb pc-acp vbi vdn av (p-acp r-crq vmb vvi av av-d cc av av p-acp dt n2 pp-f j n1 cc n1, dt js cst vmd av-j vbi vvn?) cc cs np1 vhz vvn pno12 dt n1 c-crq pn31 vmb vbi vdn av-ds av-j, cst vbz, p-acp dt n1, dt n1 vbz j, (3) text (DIV1) 15 Image 4
124 and just, and natural, that we are to communicate often; and just, and natural, that we Are to communicate often; cc j, cc j, cst pns12 vbr pc-acp vvi av; (3) text (DIV1) 15 Image 4
125 this being the most likely means to attain that end, the solemn commemoration of his Passion and Death. this being the most likely means to attain that end, the solemn commemoration of his Passion and Death. d vbg dt av-ds j n2 pc-acp vvi d n1, dt j n1 pp-f po31 n1 cc n1. (3) text (DIV1) 15 Image 4
126 So that the design of the Institution makes frequent Communion necessary. So that the Design of the Institution makes frequent Communion necessary. av cst dt n1 pp-f dt n1 vvz j n1 j. (3) text (DIV1) 15 Image 4
127 Now that this was the mind of Christ, will appear demonstratively from the practice of the Apostles, who may be presumed to know and understand it best, Now that this was the mind of christ, will appear demonstratively from the practice of the Apostles, who may be presumed to know and understand it best, av cst d vbds dt n1 pp-f np1, vmb vvi av-j p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n2, r-crq vmb vbi vvn pc-acp vvi cc vvi pn31 av-js, (3) text (DIV1) 16 Image 4
128 and of their first Converts, of whom we read, Acts 2.42. and of their First Converts, of whom we read, Acts 2.42. cc pp-f po32 ord vvz, pp-f ro-crq pns12 vvb, n2 crd. (3) text (DIV1) 16 Image 4
129 they continued stedfastly, NONLATINALPHABET, were very assiduous and diligent, in the Apostles Doctrine and fellowship, or rather, NONLATINALPHABET, communication, they continued steadfastly,, were very assiduous and diligent, in the Apostles Doctrine and fellowship, or rather,, communication, pns32 vvd av-j,, vbdr av j cc j, p-acp dt n2 n1 cc n1, cc av-c,, n1, (3) text (DIV1) 16 Image 4
130 and so may refer either to their presents and gifts of Bread and Wine, and Fruits for the use of the Sacrament, and so may refer either to their presents and Gifts of Bred and Wine, and Fruits for the use of the Sacrament, cc av vmb vvi d p-acp po32 n2 cc n2 pp-f n1 cc n1, cc n2 p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1, (3) text (DIV1) 16 Image 4
131 and Love-Feast, which followed, or to the liberal distribution of the good things, with which God had blessed them, in a way of Charity and Benevolence, and Love-Feast, which followed, or to the liberal distribution of the good things, with which God had blessed them, in a Way of Charity and Benevolence, cc n1, r-crq vvd, cc p-acp dt j n1 pp-f dt j n2, p-acp r-crq np1 vhd vvn pno32, p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1 cc n1, (3) text (DIV1) 16 Image 4
132 for the support and sustenance of the poorer sort of Christians: for the support and sustenance of the Poorer sort of Christians: p-acp dt n1 cc n1 pp-f dt jc n1 pp-f np1: (3) text (DIV1) 16 Image 4
133 it follows, and in breaking of bread and in prayers, that is, in receiving the Sacrament, it follows, and in breaking of bred and in Prayers, that is, in receiving the Sacrament, pn31 vvz, cc p-acp vvg pp-f n1 cc p-acp n2, cst vbz, p-acp vvg dt n1, (3) text (DIV1) 16 Image 4
134 and in joint and publick Devotions. This was their constant practice, and it was universal too. and in joint and public Devotions. This was their constant practice, and it was universal too. cc p-acp n1 cc j n2. d vbds po32 j n1, cc pn31 vbds j av. (3) text (DIV1) 16 Image 4
135 For it takes in the whole number of Christians, which then began to encrease mightily, no less than Three Thousand having been converted to the Faith of Christ by Saint Peter's Sermon, v. 41. of all which this is expresly affirmed. For it Takes in the Whole number of Christians, which then began to increase mightily, no less than Three Thousand having been converted to the Faith of christ by Saint Peter's Sermon, v. 41. of all which this is expressly affirmed. p-acp pn31 vvz p-acp dt j-jn n1 pp-f np1, r-crq av vvd pc-acp vvi av-j, av-dx dc cs crd crd vhg vbn vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1 p-acp n1 npg1 n1, n1 crd pp-f d r-crq d vbz av-j vvn. (3) text (DIV1) 16 Image 4
136 So great was the Faith, and Piety, and Zeal of these new Converts, that they communicated every day. So great was the Faith, and Piety, and Zeal of these new Converts, that they communicated every day. av j vbds dt n1, cc n1, cc n1 pp-f d j vvz, cst pns32 vvn d n1. (3) text (DIV1) 16 Image 4
137 For Saint Luke is punctual in relating this material circumstance, v. 46. And they continuing daily with one accord in the Temple, For Saint Lycia is punctual in relating this material circumstance, v. 46. And they Continuing daily with one accord in the Temple, p-acp n1 av vbz j p-acp vvg d j-jn n1, n1 crd cc pns32 vvg av-j p-acp crd n1 p-acp dt n1, (3) text (DIV1) 16 Image 4
138 and breaking bread from house to house, NONLATINALPHABET, in, or at the house where they used to make their resort, did eat their meat with gladness and singleness of heart: and breaking bred from house to house,, in, or At the house where they used to make their resort, did eat their meat with gladness and singleness of heart: cc vvg n1 p-acp n1 p-acp n1,, p-acp, cc p-acp dt n1 c-crq pns32 vvd pc-acp vvi po32 n1, vdd vvi po32 n1 p-acp n1 cc n1 pp-f n1: (3) text (DIV1) 16 Image 4
139 the meaning of which words seems to be plainly this, that as many of the Christians as could with convenience, met every day in a certain upper Chamber, adjoining to the Temple, the meaning of which words seems to be plainly this, that as many of the Christians as could with convenience, met every day in a certain upper Chamber, adjoining to the Temple, dt n1 pp-f r-crq n2 vvz pc-acp vbi av-j d, cst p-acp d pp-f dt np1 c-acp vmd p-acp n1, vvd d n1 p-acp dt j j n1, vvg p-acp dt n1, (3) text (DIV1) 16 Image 4
140 or not far from it, and there celebrated the blessed Sacrament, and afterwards very chearfully and heartily entertained one another with Feasts of Love and Charity: or not Far from it, and there celebrated the blessed Sacrament, and afterwards very cheerfully and heartily entertained one Another with Feasts of Love and Charity: cc xx av-j p-acp pn31, cc a-acp vvd dt j-vvn n1, cc av av av-j cc av-j vvd pi j-jn p-acp n2 pp-f n1 cc n1: (3) text (DIV1) 16 Image 4
141 This upper room being the same with that in which our blessed Saviour eat the Passover with his Disciples, This upper room being the same with that in which our blessed Saviour eat the Passover with his Disciples, d jc n1 vbg dt d p-acp cst p-acp r-crq po12 j n1 vvi dt np1 p-acp po31 n2, (3) text (DIV1) 16 Image 4
142 and instituted the Sacrament, afterwards called The Oratory of Sion, according to a tradition which passes current among the Christians of the East. For that which is alledged by some, that the former part of the verse may refer onely to their daily resort to the Temple at the hours of Prayer, that is, that they went and prayed in the mixt Assemblies of the Jews, for so they must be understood, and instituted the Sacrament, afterwards called The Oratory of Sion, according to a tradition which passes current among the Christians of the East. For that which is alleged by Some, that the former part of the verse may refer only to their daily resort to the Temple At the hours of Prayer, that is, that they went and prayed in the mixed Assemblies of the jews, for so they must be understood, cc vvd dt n1, av vvn dt n1 pp-f np1, vvg p-acp dt n1 r-crq vvz n1 p-acp dt np1 pp-f dt n1. p-acp d r-crq vbz vvn p-acp d, cst dt j n1 pp-f dt n1 vmb vvi av-j p-acp po32 j n1 p-acp dt n1 p-acp dt n2 pp-f n1, cst vbz, cst pns32 vvd cc vvd p-acp dt vvn n2 pp-f dt np2, p-acp av pns32 vmb vbi vvn, (3) text (DIV1) 16 Image 4
143 if they speak consonantly to themselves; if they speak consonantly to themselves; cs pns32 vvb av-j p-acp px32; (3) text (DIV1) 16 Image 4
144 but that they brake bread from house to house, that is, at their particular homes, is of little force; but that they brake bred from house to house, that is, At their particular homes, is of little force; cc-acp cst pns32 vvd n1 p-acp n1 p-acp n1, cst vbz, p-acp po32 j-jn n2-an, vbz pp-f j n1; (3) text (DIV1) 16 Image 4
145 because the words have an intimate connexion and dependence one upon another, and seem to contain the reason of their continuing daily with one accord in the Temple, which was to receive the Sacrament in a particular place in it, or near it: Because the words have an intimate connexion and dependence one upon Another, and seem to contain the reason of their Continuing daily with one accord in the Temple, which was to receive the Sacrament in a particular place in it, or near it: c-acp dt n2 vhb dt j n1 cc n1 crd p-acp n-jn, cc vvb pc-acp vvi dt n1 pp-f po32 vvg av-j p-acp crd n1 p-acp dt n1, r-crq vbds pc-acp vvi dt n1 p-acp dt j n1 p-acp pn31, cc av-j pn31: (3) text (DIV1) 16 Image 4
146 as NONLATINALPHABET may very fitly be rendred. as may very fitly be rendered. c-acp vmb av av-j vbi vvn. (3) text (DIV1) 16 Image 4
147 For if they render the words distributively from house to house, what hinders but that upon this supposition it may be inferred, that the Sacrament was celebrated in every Christian house of Jerusalem apart: For if they render the words distributively from house to house, what hinders but that upon this supposition it may be inferred, that the Sacrament was celebrated in every Christian house of Jerusalem apart: p-acp cs pns32 vvb dt n2 av-j p-acp n1 p-acp n1, r-crq vvz p-acp d p-acp d n1 pn31 vmb vbi vvn, cst dt n1 vbds vvn p-acp d njp n1 pp-f np1 av: (3) text (DIV1) 16 Image 4
148 which is against the undoubted practice of those first Christians, who used to meet in great numbers together, which is against the undoubted practice of those First Christians, who used to meet in great numbers together, r-crq vbz p-acp dt j n1 pp-f d ord np1, r-crq vvd pc-acp vvi p-acp j n2 av, (3) text (DIV1) 16 Image 4
149 for this sacred purpose at a certain place, if it were wide and large enough to receive them. for this sacred purpose At a certain place, if it were wide and large enough to receive them. c-acp d j n1 p-acp dt j n1, cs pn31 vbdr j cc j av-d pc-acp vvi pno32. (3) text (DIV1) 16 Image 4
150 But to let this pass onely as a probability, that there was a constant weekly Communion, that is, every Sunday, is certain beyond all possibility of exception. Act. 20.1. upon the first day of the week when the disciples came together to break bread, Saint Paul preached unto them, &c. This was at St. Paul 's being at Troas, which was two or three and twenty years after the Ascension; But to let this pass only as a probability, that there was a constant weekly Communion, that is, every Sunday, is certain beyond all possibility of exception. Act. 20.1. upon the First day of the Week when the Disciples Come together to break bred, Saint Paul preached unto them, etc. This was At Saint Paul is being At Troas, which was two or three and twenty Years After the Ascension; p-acp pc-acp vvi d vvi av-j p-acp dt n1, cst a-acp vbds dt j j n1, cst vbz, d np1, vbz j p-acp d n1 pp-f n1. n1 crd. p-acp dt ord n1 pp-f dt n1 c-crq dt n2 vvd av pc-acp vvi n1, n1 np1 vvn p-acp pno32, av d vbds p-acp n1 np1 vbz n1 p-acp np1, r-crq vbds crd cc crd cc crd n2 p-acp dt n1; (3) text (DIV1) 17 Image 4
151 variety of practice, as to these and the like circumstances, being allowed at different times, variety of practice, as to these and the like Circumstances, being allowed At different times, n1 pp-f n1, c-acp p-acp d cc dt j n2, vbg vvn p-acp j n2, (3) text (DIV1) 17 Image 4
152 and in different places, and what they did here weekly, might formerly have been done daily by the Apostles and Disciples at Jerusalem. I do not urge their example, and in different places, and what they did Here weekly, might formerly have been done daily by the Apostles and Disciples At Jerusalem. I do not urge their Exampl, cc p-acp j n2, cc r-crq pns32 vdd av av-j, vmd av-j vhi vbn vdn av-j p-acp dt n2 cc n2 p-acp np1. pns11 vdb xx vvi po32 n1, (3) text (DIV1) 17 Image 4
153 as if all Christians were obliged to follow it in these punctualities and circumstances, or as if we were guilty of a horrid neglect, as if all Christians were obliged to follow it in these punctualities and Circumstances, or as if we were guilty of a horrid neglect, c-acp cs d np1 vbdr vvn pc-acp vvi pn31 p-acp d n2 cc n2, cc c-acp cs pns12 vbdr j pp-f dt j n1, (3) text (DIV1) 17 Image 4
154 if we do not receive the Sacrament daily, at least every Lords-day: if we do not receive the Sacrament daily, At least every Lord's day: cs pns12 vdb xx vvi dt n1 av-j, p-acp ds d n1: (3) text (DIV1) 17 Image 4
155 but I onely mention it as an instance of their piety and zeal, and of the great sense which they had of the obligation which lay upon them, of celebrating the Eucharist frequently from the command of Christ. but I only mention it as an instance of their piety and zeal, and of the great sense which they had of the obligation which lay upon them, of celebrating the Eucharist frequently from the command of christ. cc-acp pns11 av-j vvb pn31 p-acp dt n1 pp-f po32 n1 cc n1, cc pp-f dt j n1 r-crq pns32 vhd pp-f dt n1 r-crq vvd p-acp pno32, pp-f vvg dt n1 av-j p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1. (3) text (DIV1) 17 Image 4
156 But this perchance might be the peculiar glory and excellency of those times, wherein devotion was at the highest pitch, But this perchance might be the peculiar glory and excellency of those times, wherein devotion was At the highest pitch, p-acp d av vmd vbi dt j n1 cc n1 pp-f d n2, c-crq n1 vbds p-acp dt js n1, (3) text (DIV1) 18 Image 4
157 and Christianity flourisht in its perfection and purity. and Christianity flourished in its perfection and purity. cc np1 vvn p-acp po31 n1 cc n1. (3) text (DIV1) 18 Image 4
158 Let us therefore in the next place enquire into the practice and behaviour of their successors, Let us Therefore in the next place inquire into the practice and behaviour of their Successors, vvb pno12 av p-acp dt ord n1 vvi p-acp dt n1 cc n1 pp-f po32 n2, (3) text (DIV1) 19 Image 4
159 and see whether they fell short of, or how nigh they came up to their example. and see whither they fell short of, or how High they Come up to their Exampl. cc vvb cs pns32 vvd j pp-f, cc c-crq av-j pns32 vvd a-acp p-acp po32 n1. (3) text (DIV1) 19 Image 4
160 That the Christians had their private Meetings at night, and in the morning before the light appeared, that they might serve God and Christ, That the Christians had their private Meetings At night, and in the morning before the Light appeared, that they might serve God and christ, cst dt np1 vhd po32 j n2 p-acp n1, cc p-acp dt n1 p-acp dt n1 vvd, cst pns32 vmd vvi np1 cc np1, (3) text (DIV1) 20 Image 4
161 and perform all the solemnities of their Worship with less disturbance, could not but be taken notice of by their prying and idolatrous neighbours, among whom they lived, who envied them these happy opportunities; and perform all the solemnities of their Worship with less disturbance, could not but be taken notice of by their prying and idolatrous neighbours, among whom they lived, who envied them these happy opportunities; cc vvi d dt n2 pp-f po32 n1 p-acp dc n1, vmd xx p-acp vbi vvn n1 pp-f p-acp po32 n-vvg cc j n2, p-acp ro-crq pns32 vvd, r-crq vvd pno32 d j n2; (3) text (DIV1) 20 Image 4
162 and the government was at last alarm'd with the number and frequency of these religious conventions: and the government was At last alarmed with the number and frequency of these religious conventions: cc dt n1 vbds p-acp ord vvn p-acp dt n1 cc n1 pp-f d j n2: (3) text (DIV1) 20 Image 4
163 and the whole world then knew how they were reproached and abused for it by the opprobrious name of latebrosa & lucifugax natio: and what cursed slanders past upon them among the credulous Heathen, from the mis-understanding of their solemn receiving of the Sacrament at such times, and the Love-feast after: and the Whole world then knew how they were reproached and abused for it by the opprobrious name of latebrosa & lucifugax Nation: and what cursed slanders passed upon them among the credulous Heathen, from the misunderstanding of their solemn receiving of the Sacrament At such times, and the Love-feast After: cc dt j-jn n1 av vvd c-crq pns32 vbdr vvn cc vvn p-acp pn31 p-acp dt j n1 pp-f fw-la cc fw-la fw-la: cc r-crq j-vvn n2 vvn p-acp pno32 p-acp dt j j-jn, p-acp dt n1 pp-f po32 j n-vvg pp-f dt n1 p-acp d n2, cc dt n1 a-acp: (3) text (DIV1) 20 Image 4
164 dicimur sceleratissimi, says Tertullian in the 7th chap. of his Apology, de sacramento infanticidii & pabulo, inde & post convivium incesto: dicimur sceleratissimi, Says Tertullian in the 7th chap. of his Apology, de sacramento infanticidii & pabulo, inde & post Convivium incesto: fw-la fw-la, vvz np1 p-acp dt ord n1 pp-f po31 n1, fw-fr fw-la fw-la cc fw-la, fw-la cc fw-la fw-la fw-la: (3) text (DIV1) 20 Image 4
165 which scandalous stories they diffused abroad with equal subtility and malice, and enlarged upon with particular circumstances, that they might with the greater hope of success blacken the great credit and reputation of the Christian Religion, which it gained every where, and hinder its progress. which scandalous stories they diffused abroad with equal subtility and malice, and enlarged upon with particular Circumstances, that they might with the greater hope of success blacken the great credit and reputation of the Christian Religion, which it gained every where, and hinder its progress. r-crq j n2 pns32 vvn av p-acp j-jn n1 cc n1, cc vvn p-acp p-acp j n2, cst pns32 vmd p-acp dt jc n1 pp-f n1 vvn dt j n1 cc n1 pp-f dt njp n1, r-crq pn31 vvd d c-crq, cc vvi po31 n1. (3) text (DIV1) 20 Image 4
166 But that this was the pure invention of the Devil and his Instruments, the Heathen Priests, their Temples being thin of Votaries, But that this was the pure invention of the devil and his Instruments, the Heathen Priests, their Temples being thin of Votaries, p-acp cst d vbds dt j n1 pp-f dt n1 cc po31 n2, dt j-jn n2, po32 n2 vbg j pp-f n2, (3) text (DIV1) 20 Image 4
167 and their Altars reeking no longer with the bloud of sacrifices, one of their writers, and their Altars reeking no longer with the blood of Sacrifices, one of their writers, cc po32 n2 vvg dx av-jc p-acp dt n1 pp-f n2, crd pp-f po32 n2, (3) text (DIV1) 20 Image 4
168 and a Proconsul in the lesser Asia, at least a Propraetor with Consular power, in a letter, which he sent to the Emperour Trajan, who would have been glad to have found these stories verified, doth fully prove. and a Proconsul in the lesser Asia, At lest a Propraetor with Consular power, in a Letter, which he sent to the Emperor Trajan, who would have been glad to have found these stories verified, does Fully prove. cc dt n1 p-acp dt jc np1, p-acp cs dt n1 p-acp j n1, p-acp dt n1, r-crq pns31 vvd p-acp dt n1 np1, r-crq vmd vhi vbn j pc-acp vhi vvn d n2 vvn, vdz av-j vvi. (3) text (DIV1) 20 Image 4
169 For he upon a diligent, and severe enquiry (for to some, particularly to two Deaconnesses, he gave the question, For he upon a diligent, and severe enquiry (for to Some, particularly to two Deaconesses, he gave the question, p-acp pns31 p-acp dt j, cc j n1 (c-acp p-acp d, av-j p-acp crd n2, pns31 vvd dt n1, (3) text (DIV1) 20 Image 4
170 and put them upon the rack, quid esset veri & per tormenta quaerere, to know for certain, what their behaviour was in private) could onely make this discovery, that they met, stato die, on a set day, that is, undoubtedly on a Sunday, to sing an hymn to Christ, as to their God, that they then obliged themselves by Oath, that is, upon their solemn receiving of the Sacrament, to abstain from all sorts of dishonesty and baseness, and put them upon the rack, quid esset very & per tormenta quaerere, to know for certain, what their behaviour was in private) could only make this discovery, that they met, stato die, on a Set day, that is, undoubtedly on a Sunday, to sing an hymn to christ, as to their God, that they then obliged themselves by Oath, that is, upon their solemn receiving of the Sacrament, to abstain from all sorts of dishonesty and baseness, cc vvd pno32 p-acp dt n1, fw-la fw-la av cc fw-la fw-mi fw-la, pc-acp vvi p-acp j, r-crq po32 n1 vbds p-acp j) vmd av-j vvi d n1, cst pns32 vvd, fw-la vvb, p-acp dt j-vvn n1, cst vbz, av-j p-acp dt np1, pc-acp vvi dt n1 p-acp np1, a-acp p-acp po32 n1, cst pns32 av vvn px32 p-acp n1, cst vbz, p-acp po32 j n-vvg pp-f dt n1, pc-acp vvi p-acp d n2 pp-f n1 cc n1, (3) text (DIV1) 20 Image 4
171 and that they met again, and entertained one another with ordinary and innocent food; and that they met again, and entertained one Another with ordinary and innocent food; cc cst pns32 vvd av, cc vvd pi j-jn p-acp j cc j-jn n1; (3) text (DIV1) 20 Image 4
172 which is an irrefragable confutation of the NONLATINALPHABET or devouring the raw flesh of an Infant imputed to them by their Enemies, which might in probability, partly, which is an irrefragable confutation of the or devouring the raw Flesh of an Infant imputed to them by their Enemies, which might in probability, partly, r-crq vbz dt j n1 pp-f dt cc vvg dt j n1 pp-f dt n1 vvn p-acp pno32 p-acp po32 n2, r-crq vmd p-acp n1, av, (3) text (DIV1) 20 Image 4
173 if not chiefly, arise from their gross and unnatural conception of the sacramental rites. if not chiefly, arise from their gross and unnatural conception of the sacramental Rites. cs xx av-jn, vvb p-acp po32 j cc j n1 pp-f dt j n2. (3) text (DIV1) 20 Image 4
174 Indeed these were times of persecution and great danger and bloudy decrees were oftentimes signed by the Emperors for their execution and slaughter. Indeed these were times of persecution and great danger and bloody decrees were oftentimes signed by the Emperor's for their execution and slaughter. av d vbdr n2 pp-f n1 cc j n1 cc j n2 vbdr av vvn p-acp dt n2 p-acp po32 n1 cc n1. (3) text (DIV1) 21 Image 4
175 They were outlawed, and proscribed, and hunted after with violence, and drag'd before Tribunals, and in hourly danger of their lives. They were outlawed, and proscribed, and hunted After with violence, and dragged before Tribunals, and in hourly danger of their lives. pns32 vbdr vvn, cc vvn, cc vvd a-acp p-acp n1, cc vvd p-acp n2, cc p-acp j n1 pp-f po32 n2. (3) text (DIV1) 21 Image 4
176 They saw that the profession of Christianity was made a capital crime, no less than Treason against the State; They saw that the profession of Christianity was made a capital crime, no less than Treason against the State; pns32 vvd cst dt n1 pp-f np1 vbds vvn dt j n1, av-dx dc cs n1 p-acp dt n1; (3) text (DIV1) 21 Image 4
177 their Enemies out of an impious zeal for their Idolatry mad at them, inexorable, and void of all pity; their Enemies out of an impious zeal for their Idolatry mad At them, inexorable, and void of all pity; po32 n2 av pp-f dt j n1 p-acp po32 n1 j p-acp pno32, j, cc j pp-f d n1; (3) text (DIV1) 21 Image 4
178 their malice and their cruelty were insatiable and knew no bounds. their malice and their cruelty were insatiable and knew no bounds. po32 n1 cc po32 n1 vbdr j cc vvd dx n2. (3) text (DIV1) 21 Image 4
179 They beheld what great wasts the sword, the wheel, the cross and the flames had already made of their fellow-Christians, They beheld what great wasts the sword, the wheel, the cross and the flames had already made of their fellow-Christians, pns32 vvd r-crq j vvz dt n1, dt n1, dt n1 cc dt n2 vhd av vvn pp-f po32 j, (3) text (DIV1) 21 Image 4
180 and, for ought they knew, their turn was next, and that they should have the honour, and, for ought they knew, their turn was next, and that they should have the honour, cc, c-acp pi pns32 vvd, po32 n1 vbds ord, cc cst pns32 vmd vhi dt n1, (3) text (DIV1) 21 Image 4
181 and be counted worthy, not onely to suffer reproach, but death for the name of Christ: They were so far from being wrought upon by fear to fly for it, that they seemed ambitious of dying, and be counted worthy, not only to suffer reproach, but death for the name of christ: They were so Far from being wrought upon by Fear to fly for it, that they seemed ambitious of dying, cc vbi vvn j, xx av-j pc-acp vvi n1, cc-acp n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1: pns32 vbdr av av-j p-acp vbg vvn p-acp p-acp n1 pc-acp vvi p-acp pn31, cst pns32 vvd j pp-f vvg, (3) text (DIV1) 21 Image 4
182 and willingly profered themselves to the Heathen Judges. and willingly proffered themselves to the Heathen Judges. cc av-j vvn px32 p-acp dt j-jn n2. (3) text (DIV1) 21 Image 4
183 This did not discompose or distract their thoughts, but rather heightned their zeal and their devotion: This did not discompose or distract their thoughts, but rather heightened their zeal and their devotion: d vdd xx vvi cc vvi po32 n2, cc-acp av-c vvn po32 n1 cc po32 n1: (3) text (DIV1) 21 Image 4
184 every day was to them their dying day, because they had not the least moral assurance, that they should live to the end of it. every day was to them their dying day, Because they had not the least moral assurance, that they should live to the end of it. d n1 vbds p-acp pno32 po32 j-vvg n1, c-acp pns32 vhd xx dt ds j n1, cst pns32 vmd vvi p-acp dt n1 pp-f pn31. (3) text (DIV1) 21 Image 4
185 Yet they were men still, though they seemed to act above the power of humane nature, Yet they were men still, though they seemed to act above the power of humane nature, av pns32 vbdr n2 av, cs pns32 vvd pc-acp vvi p-acp dt n1 pp-f j n1, (3) text (DIV1) 21 Image 4
186 and had need of a continual support to bear them up against so fierce and great opposition of men and devils. and had need of a continual support to bear them up against so fierce and great opposition of men and Devils. cc vhd n1 pp-f dt j n1 pc-acp vvi pno32 a-acp p-acp av j cc j n1 pp-f n2 cc n2. (3) text (DIV1) 21 Image 4
187 They lookt up to Jesus the Author and finisher of their faith, who for the glory, that was set before him, endured the cross, and despised the shame. They looked up to jesus the Author and finisher of their faith, who for the glory, that was Set before him, endured the cross, and despised the shame. pns32 vvd a-acp p-acp np1 dt n1 cc n1 pp-f po32 n1, r-crq p-acp dt n1, cst vbds vvn p-acp pno31, vvd dt n1, cc vvd dt n1. (3) text (DIV1) 21 Image 4
188 The contemplation of his death, and in the Sacrament especially, where it was so livelily set forth, inspired them with more than humane courage. The contemplation of his death, and in the Sacrament especially, where it was so livelily Set forth, inspired them with more than humane courage. dt n1 pp-f po31 n1, cc p-acp dt n1 av-j, c-crq pn31 vbds av av-j vvn av, vvd pno32 p-acp dc cs j n1. (3) text (DIV1) 22 Image 4
189 They received the Sacrament as often as they had opportunity, to fortifie their resolutions of dying for his name. They received the Sacrament as often as they had opportunity, to fortify their resolutions of dying for his name. pns32 vvd dt n1 c-acp av c-acp pns32 vhd n1, pc-acp vvi po32 n2 pp-f vvg p-acp po31 n1. (3) text (DIV1) 22 Image 4
190 They were fit for it every day, and therefore they might, and probably did, actually receive it every day, They were fit for it every day, and Therefore they might, and probably did, actually receive it every day, pns32 vbdr j c-acp pn31 d n1, cc av pns32 vmd, cc av-j vdd, av-j vvb pn31 d n1, (3) text (DIV1) 22 Image 4
191 and so might we, if our affections were as pure and vigorous, and our lives as mortified and as holy. and so might we, if our affections were as pure and vigorous, and our lives as mortified and as holy. cc av vmd pns12, cs po12 n2 vbdr a-acp j cc j, cc po12 n2 c-acp vvn cc p-acp j. (3) text (DIV1) 22 Image 4
192 Sometime indeed there was a suspension of these sanguinary rescripts, and several acts of grace were past in behalf of the poor Christians. The Emperors, notwithstanding those sudden fits and paroxysms of fury and madness, had their lucid intervals, Sometime indeed there was a suspension of these sanguinary rescripts, and several acts of grace were passed in behalf of the poor Christians. The Emperor's, notwithstanding those sudden fits and paroxysms of fury and madness, had their lucid intervals, av av a-acp vbds dt n1 pp-f d j n2, cc j n2 pp-f n1 vbdr vvn p-acp n1 pp-f dt j np1. dt n2, c-acp d j n2 cc n2 pp-f n1 cc n1, vhd po32 j n2, (3) text (DIV1) 23 Image 4
193 and saw clearly, that it was against all laws of humanity and equity, and against reason of state, to depopulate the Empire of such usefull subjects, and saw clearly, that it was against all laws of humanity and equity, and against reason of state, to depopulate the Empire of such useful subject's, cc vvd av-j, cst pn31 vbds p-acp d n2 pp-f n1 cc n1, cc p-acp n1 pp-f n1, pc-acp vvi dt n1 pp-f d j n2-jn, (3) text (DIV1) 23 Image 4
194 and to butcher and massacre such a vast number of men, whose onely fault was their religion. and to butcher and massacre such a vast number of men, whose only fault was their Religion. cc pc-acp vvi cc vvi d dt j n1 pp-f n2, rg-crq j n1 vbds po32 n1. (3) text (DIV1) 23 Image 4
195 During this uncertain state of things, the Christians relaxed nothing of their piety and ancient discipline; During this uncertain state of things, the Christians relaxed nothing of their piety and ancient discipline; p-acp d j n1 pp-f n2, dt np1 vvd pix pp-f po32 n1 cc j n1; (3) text (DIV1) 24 Image 4
196 they went on in the same course, and followed the footsteps of their Predecessors in the faith. they went on in the same course, and followed the footsteps of their Predecessors in the faith. pns32 vvd a-acp p-acp dt d n1, cc vvd dt n2 pp-f po32 n2 p-acp dt n1. (3) text (DIV1) 24 Image 4
197 Nobis, saith Tertullian in his Book de Jejuniis, certè omnis dies etiam vulgatâ consecratione celebratur. Nobis, Says Tertullian in his Book de Jejuniis, certè omnis dies etiam vulgatâ consecration celebratur. fw-la, vvz np1 p-acp po31 n1 fw-fr fw-la, fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la n1 fw-la. (3) text (DIV1) 24 Image 4
198 But when they foresaw a storm of persecution arising, then the Bishops and the Christian people under them had daily Sacraments, But when they foresaw a storm of persecution arising, then the Bishops and the Christian people under them had daily Sacraments, cc-acp c-crq pns32 vvd dt n1 pp-f n1 vvg, cs dt n2 cc dt njp n1 p-acp pno32 vhd j n2, (3) text (DIV1) 24 Image 4
199 and at such times they abated the rigour of the Church-Canons, and admitted the lapsed persons to the Communion, which otherwise was not allowed them but sub ictu mortis, as St. Cyprian speaks, who tells us, in that excellent Epistle to Cornelius, of his daily offering up this Sacrifice, and At such times they abated the rigour of the Church-Canons, and admitted the lapsed Persons to the Communion, which otherwise was not allowed them but sub ictu mortis, as Saint Cyprian speaks, who tells us, in that excellent Epistle to Cornelius, of his daily offering up this Sacrifice, cc p-acp d n2 pns32 vvd dt n1 pp-f dt n2, cc vvn dt vvn n2 p-acp dt n1, r-crq av vbds xx vvn pno32 p-acp fw-la fw-la fw-la, p-acp n1 jp vvz, r-crq vvz pno12, p-acp cst j n1 p-acp np1, pp-f po31 j vvg a-acp d n1, (3) text (DIV1) 24 Image 4
200 and justifies his dealing thus mercifully with his penitents, or rather triumphs and glories in it. and Justifies his dealing thus mercifully with his penitents, or rather Triumphos and Glories in it. cc vvz po31 n-vvg av av-j p-acp po31 n2-jn, cc av-c vvz cc n2 p-acp pn31. (3) text (DIV1) 24 Image 4
201 Episcopatus nostri honor grandis & gloria est, pacem dedisse martyribus, ut Sacerdotes, qui sacrificia Deo quotidie celebramus, hostias Deo & victimas praeparemus. Episcopate Our honour grandis & gloria est, pacem dedisse martyribus, ut Sacerdotes, qui Sacrifice God quotidie celebramus, Hostias God & victimas praeparemus. np1 fw-la n1 fw-la cc fw-la fw-la, fw-la n1 fw-la, fw-la np1, fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la, fw-la fw-la cc fw-la fw-la. (3) text (DIV1) 24 Image 4
202 Nor did this zeal and devotion cool of a sudden, as soon as the flames were extinguisht: Nor did this zeal and devotion cool of a sudden, as soon as the flames were extinguished: ccx vdd d n1 cc n1 j pp-f dt j, c-acp av c-acp dt n2 vbdr vvn: (3) text (DIV1) 24 Image 4
203 devout persons kept up the custome of receiving often in the flourishing times of Christianity, when it was favoured and cherished by the Civil power: devout Persons kept up the custom of receiving often in the flourishing times of Christianity, when it was favoured and cherished by the Civil power: j n2 vvd a-acp dt n1 pp-f vvg av p-acp dt j-vvg n2 pp-f np1, c-crq pn31 vbds vvn cc vvn p-acp dt j n1: (3) text (DIV1) 24 Image 4
204 and St. Basil commends daily communion as usefull and pious, and says of himself, that he communicated four times a week, and Saint Basil commends daily communion as useful and pious, and Says of himself, that he communicated four times a Week, cc n1 np1 vvz j n1 c-acp j cc j, cc vvz pp-f px31, cst pns31 vvn crd n2 dt n1, (3) text (DIV1) 24 Image 4
205 and also upon the memorials of the Martyrs: and also upon the memorials of the Martyrs: cc av p-acp dt n2 pp-f dt n2: (3) text (DIV1) 24 Image 4
206 Though it must be most sadly confessed, that a general decay of piety came in afterwards, Though it must be most sadly confessed, that a general decay of piety Come in afterwards, cs pn31 vmb vbi av-ds av-j vvn, cst dt j n1 pp-f n1 vvd p-acp av, (3) text (DIV1) 24 Image 4
207 and luxury eat out the vitals of Religion, and these holy duties, which had been the great comfort and desire of their souls in the day of their afflictions, became to be neglected, and luxury eat out the vitals of Religion, and these holy duties, which had been the great Comfort and desire of their Souls in the day of their afflictions, became to be neglected, cc n1 vvb av dt n2-j pp-f n1, cc d j n2, r-crq vhd vbn dt j n1 cc n1 pp-f po32 n2 p-acp dt n1 pp-f po32 n2, vvd pc-acp vbi vvn, (3) text (DIV1) 24 Image 4
208 and the pleasures and vanities of the World had dull'd their appetite, that they no longer relished this heavenly food, this bread of Angels, and if they came to the Sacrament, it was onely at the solemn times of the year, and the pleasures and vanities of the World had dulled their appetite, that they no longer relished this heavenly food, this bred of Angels, and if they Come to the Sacrament, it was only At the solemn times of the year, cc dt n2 cc n2 pp-f dt n1 vhd vvn po32 n1, cst pns32 av-dx av-jc vvn d j n1, d n1 pp-f n2, cc cs pns32 vvd p-acp dt n1, pn31 vbds av-j p-acp dt j n2 pp-f dt n1, (3) text (DIV1) 24 Image 4
209 as at Christmas and Easter out of respect to the Law of the Church, and the custome of the place where they lived, that they might not be guilty of a scandalous omission of a duty so necessary, rather than out of a thirsty desire and longing after it. as At Christmas and Easter out of respect to the Law of the Church, and the custom of the place where they lived, that they might not be guilty of a scandalous omission of a duty so necessary, rather than out of a thirsty desire and longing After it. c-acp p-acp np1 cc n1 av pp-f n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1, cc dt n1 pp-f dt n1 c-crq pns32 vvd, cst pns32 vmd xx vbi j pp-f dt j n1 pp-f dt n1 av j, av-c cs av pp-f dt j n1 cc n1 p-acp pn31. (3) text (DIV1) 24 Image 4
210 But if we can have the patience to compare the forwardness and zeal of the first Christians, with the dulness and stupidity of this age, But if we can have the patience to compare the forwardness and zeal of the First Christians, with the dullness and stupidity of this age, cc-acp cs pns12 vmb vhi dt n1 pc-acp vvi dt n1 cc n1 pp-f dt ord np1, p-acp dt n1 cc n1 pp-f d n1, (3) text (DIV1) 25 Image 4
211 how ready and desirous they were to embrace all opportunities of commemorating the death of Christ according to his own institution and appointment, how ready and desirous they were to embrace all opportunities of commemorating the death of christ according to his own Institution and appointment, c-crq j cc j pns32 vbdr pc-acp vvi d n2 pp-f n-vvg dt n1 pp-f np1 vvg p-acp po31 d n1 cc n1, (3) text (DIV1) 25 Image 4
212 and how willing most of us are to decline them, and that upon very slight and oftentimes unreasonable pretences, and how willing most of us Are to decline them, and that upon very slight and oftentimes unreasonable pretences, cc c-crq j ds pp-f pno12 vbr p-acp vvi pno32, cc cst p-acp av j cc av j n2, (3) text (DIV1) 25 Image 4
213 if we dare compare their mortifications and severities in order to a due preparation, with our slight and perfunctory performances, if we Dare compare their mortifications and severities in order to a due preparation, with our slight and perfunctory performances, cs pns12 vvb vvi po32 n2 cc n2 p-acp n1 p-acp dt j-jn n1, p-acp po12 n1 cc n1 n2, (3) text (DIV1) 25 Image 4
214 how we are forced to doe that twice or thrice in a year, which they earnestly long'd for almost every day, it will make us tremble to consider, how we Are forced to do that twice or thrice in a year, which they earnestly longed for almost every day, it will make us tremble to Consider, c-crq pns12 vbr vvn pc-acp vdi cst av cc av p-acp dt n1, r-crq pns32 av-j vvd p-acp av d n1, pn31 vmb vvi pno12 vvi pc-acp vvi, (3) text (DIV1) 25 Image 4
215 how much we are degenerated, and are faln short of those glorious examples which those ancient worthies set us, how much we Are degenerated, and Are fallen short of those glorious Examples which those ancient worthies Set us, c-crq av-d pns12 vbr vvn, cc vbr vvn j pp-f d j n2 r-crq d j n2-j vvb pno12, (3) text (DIV1) 25 Image 4
216 and how little of the power of Christianity is to be found at this time among Christians, notwithstanding all that great noise and profession which is made of it. and how little of the power of Christianity is to be found At this time among Christians, notwithstanding all that great noise and profession which is made of it. cc c-crq j pp-f dt n1 pp-f np1 vbz pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp d n1 p-acp np1, a-acp d cst j n1 cc n1 r-crq vbz vvn pp-f pn31. (3) text (DIV1) 25 Image 4
217 Our Scholastical disputes and quarrels about the Sacrament have destroyed and swallowed up our devotion, and our charity; Our Scholastical disputes and quarrels about the Sacrament have destroyed and swallowed up our devotion, and our charity; po12 j vvz cc n2 p-acp dt n1 vhb vvn cc vvn a-acp po12 n1, cc po12 n1; (3) text (DIV1) 25 Image 4
218 and that which was designed by Christ for an instrument of uniting mens minds together in Christian Communion and love, is now become an occasion of difference and irreconciliation. and that which was designed by christ for an Instrument of uniting men's minds together in Christian Communion and love, is now become an occasion of difference and irreconciliation. cc cst r-crq vbds vvn p-acp np1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n-vvg ng2 n2 av p-acp njp n1 cc n1, vbz av vvn dt n1 pp-f n1 cc n1. (3) text (DIV1) 25 Image 4
219 They were not troubled with those hot debates, which have since so miserably distracted the Peace of Christendom: they contented themselves with a simple belief of the mystery, without busying their thoughts about nice and curious speculations: They were not troubled with those hight debates, which have since so miserably distracted the Peace of Christendom: they contented themselves with a simple belief of the mystery, without busying their thoughts about Nicaenae and curious speculations: pns32 vbdr xx vvn p-acp d j n2, r-crq vhb a-acp av av-j vvd dt n1 pp-f np1: pns32 vvd px32 p-acp dt j n1 pp-f dt n1, p-acp vvg po32 n2 p-acp j cc j n2: (3) text (DIV1) 25 Image 4
220 whole Churches were not then excommunicated for not assenting to a monstrous opinion contrary to common sense and reason, Whole Churches were not then excommunicated for not assenting to a monstrous opinion contrary to Common sense and reason, j-jn n2 vbdr xx av vvn c-acp xx vvg p-acp dt j n1 j-jn p-acp j n1 cc n1, (3) text (DIV1) 25 Image 4
221 and the universal experience of Mankind; and the universal experience of Mankind; cc dt j n1 pp-f n1; (3) text (DIV1) 25 Image 4
222 they did not, under a pretence of exalting the mystery, destroy the nature of a Sacrament, they did not, under a pretence of exalting the mystery, destroy the nature of a Sacrament, pns32 vdd xx, p-acp dt n1 pp-f vvg dt n1, vvb dt n1 pp-f dt n1, (3) text (DIV1) 25 Image 4
223 as now is done in the Roman Church. as now is done in the Roman Church. c-acp av vbz vdn p-acp dt njp n1. (3) text (DIV1) 25 Image 4
224 It must now no longer be a representative, but a real propitiatory sacrifice for the living, It must now no longer be a representative, but a real propitiatory sacrifice for the living, pn31 vmb av av-dx av-jc vbi dt n1, cc-acp dt j j n1 p-acp dt j-vvg, (3) text (DIV1) 25 Image 4
225 and for the dead, and Christ's natural body must be brought down from heaven upon a thousand Altars at once, and for the dead, and Christ's natural body must be brought down from heaven upon a thousand Altars At once, cc p-acp dt j, cc npg1 j n1 vmb vbi vvn a-acp p-acp n1 p-acp dt crd n2 p-acp a-acp, (3) text (DIV1) 25 Image 4
226 and there really broken, and offered up again to God the Father, and his Bloud actually spilt a thousand times every day, and there really broken, and offered up again to God the Father, and his Blood actually spilled a thousand times every day, cc a-acp av-j vvn, cc vvd a-acp av p-acp np1 dt n1, cc po31 n1 av-j vvn dt crd n2 d n1, (3) text (DIV1) 25 Image 4
227 and mixing it self with ours. and mixing it self with ours. cc vvg pn31 n1 p-acp png12. (3) text (DIV1) 25 Image 4
228 Nor did they on the other side degrade it into a bare empty sign, and entertain slight notions of it, Nor did they on the other side degrade it into a bore empty Signen, and entertain slight notions of it, ccx vdd pns32 p-acp dt j-jn n1 vvi pn31 p-acp dt j j n1, cc vvi j n2 pp-f pn31, (3) text (DIV1) 25 Image 4
229 or approach it without a due and becoming reverence, or abstain from it upon frivolous excuses, or approach it without a due and becoming Reverence, or abstain from it upon frivolous excuses, cc vvb pn31 p-acp dt j-jn cc j-vvg n1, cc vvi p-acp pn31 p-acp j n2, (3) text (DIV1) 25 Image 4
230 as the manner of some is. as the manner of Some is. c-acp dt n1 pp-f d vbz. (3) text (DIV1) 25 Image 4
231 For had we that high value for the blessed Sacrament as we ought, did we believe it necessary to receive it often, not onely necessitate proecepti, but medii too, did we believe seriously and consider, of what great use and benefit it would be to our Souls, we would be more diligent and conscientious in the use of it, For had we that high valve for the blessed Sacrament as we ought, did we believe it necessary to receive it often, not only necessitate proecepti, but medii too, did we believe seriously and Consider, of what great use and benefit it would be to our Souls, we would be more diligent and conscientious in the use of it, c-acp vhd pns12 d j n1 p-acp dt j-vvn n1 c-acp pns12 vmd, vdd pns12 vvi pn31 j pc-acp vvi pn31 av, xx av-j n1 fw-la, p-acp fw-la av, vdd pns12 vvi av-j cc vvi, pp-f r-crq j n1 cc vvi pn31 vmd vbi p-acp po12 n2, pns12 vmd vbi av-dc j cc j p-acp dt n1 pp-f pn31, (3) text (DIV1) 25 Image 4
232 and think our selves under an indispensable obligation of frequent Communion; which arises also from a consideration of the blessed effects and consequences of it; which is my second particular. and think our selves under an indispensable obligation of frequent Communion; which arises also from a consideration of the blessed effects and consequences of it; which is my second particular. cc vvb po12 n2 p-acp dt j n1 pp-f j n1; r-crq vvz av p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt j-vvn n2 cc n2 pp-f pn31; r-crq vbz po11 ord j. (3) text (DIV1) 25 Image 4
233 And of these I shall name onely three. 1. By it we gain a close and intimate communion and conjunction with Christ ; And of these I shall name only three. 1. By it we gain a close and intimate communion and conjunction with christ; cc pp-f d pns11 vmb vvi av-j crd. crd p-acp pn31 pns12 vvi dt j cc vvi n1 cc n1 p-acp np1; (3) text (DIV1) 25 Image 4
234 hereby we are one with Christ, and Christ with us ; hereby we Are one with christ, and christ with us; av pns12 vbr crd p-acp np1, cc np1 p-acp pno12; (3) text (DIV1) 26 Image 4
235 that is, upon our humble and penitent, and devout receiving of the Sacrament, he descends into our hearts by the sweet influences of his Grace; that is, upon our humble and penitent, and devout receiving of the Sacrament, he descends into our hearts by the sweet influences of his Grace; d vbz, p-acp po12 j cc j-jn, cc j n-vvg pp-f dt n1, pns31 vvz p-acp po12 n2 p-acp dt j n2 pp-f po31 n1; (3) text (DIV1) 26 Image 4
236 he is really present with us by his Spirit, and the life, which we now live in the flesh, we live by the faith of the son of God, who loved us, he is really present with us by his Spirit, and the life, which we now live in the Flesh, we live by the faith of the son of God, who loved us, pns31 vbz av-j j p-acp pno12 p-acp po31 n1, cc dt n1, r-crq pns12 av vvb p-acp dt n1, pns12 vvb p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f np1, r-crq vvd pno12, (3) text (DIV1) 26 Image 4
237 and gave himself for us, and still gives himself to us in these holy mysteries. For we must not fansie an immediate and personal union; and gave himself for us, and still gives himself to us in these holy Mysteres. For we must not fancy an immediate and personal Union; cc vvd px31 p-acp pno12, cc av vvz px31 p-acp pno12 p-acp d j n2. c-acp pns12 vmb xx n1 dt j cc j n1; (3) text (DIV1) 26 Image 4
238 he indeed was pleased by assuming the humane nature to unite the word to it, whereby he became God and Man; he indeed was pleased by assuming the humane nature to unite the word to it, whereby he became God and Man; pns31 av vbds vvn p-acp vvg dt j n1 pc-acp vvi dt n1 p-acp pn31, c-crq pns31 vvd np1 cc n1; (3) text (DIV1) 26 Image 4
239 which wonderfull union is therefore called Hypostatical; which wonderful Union is Therefore called Hypostatical; r-crq j n1 vbz av vvn j; (3) text (DIV1) 26 Image 4
240 because he had the two natures fully, with all their natural and essential qualities concurring in his own proper single person. Because he had the two nature's Fully, with all their natural and essential qualities concurring in his own proper single person. c-acp pns31 vhd dt crd n2 av-j, p-acp d po32 j cc j n2 vvg p-acp po31 d j j n1. (3) text (DIV1) 26 Image 4
241 But the union of Christ with the devout soul is purely spiritual; But the Union of christ with the devout soul is purely spiritual; p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1 p-acp dt j n1 vbz av-j j; (3) text (DIV1) 26 Image 4
242 not an union of his personal excellencies and endowments, but a communication of his Grace and Spirit, whereby the soul is exalted above its natural capacity, not an Union of his personal excellencies and endowments, but a communication of his Grace and Spirit, whereby the soul is exalted above its natural capacity, xx dt n1 pp-f po31 j n2 cc n2, cc-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 n1 cc n1, c-crq dt n1 vbz vvn p-acp po31 j n1, (3) text (DIV1) 26 Image 4
243 and is transformed from glory to glory, and is made partaker of the divine nature, that is, filled with love and purity, and such God-like qualities. and is transformed from glory to glory, and is made partaker of the divine nature, that is, filled with love and purity, and such Godlike qualities. cc vbz vvn p-acp n1 p-acp n1, cc vbz vvn n1 pp-f dt j-jn n1, cst vbz, vvn p-acp n1 cc n1, cc d j n2. (3) text (DIV1) 26 Image 4
244 By this we are joyned and united to him, as members of his body, of his flesh, By this we Are joined and united to him, as members of his body, of his Flesh, p-acp d pns12 vbr vvn cc vvn p-acp pno31, c-acp n2 pp-f po31 n1, pp-f po31 n1, (3) text (DIV1) 26 Image 4
245 and of his bones, that is, of his mystical body, the Church, as the Apostle explains himself, Col. 1.18. and not of his natural body, on account of a concorporation, or assimulation, or conversion of the Sacrament into our bodily substance. and of his bones, that is, of his mystical body, the Church, as the Apostle explains himself, Col. 1.18. and not of his natural body, on account of a concorporation, or assimulation, or conversion of the Sacrament into our bodily substance. cc pp-f po31 n2, cst vbz, pp-f po31 j n1, dt n1, p-acp dt n1 vvz px31, np1 crd. cc xx pp-f po31 j n1, p-acp n1 pp-f dt n1, cc n1, cc n1 pp-f dt n1 p-acp po12 j n1. (3) text (DIV1) 26 Image 4
246 Thus as the Apostle St. John speaks, we have communion with the Father, and with his son Jesus Christ. Thus as the Apostle Saint John speaks, we have communion with the Father, and with his son jesus christ. av c-acp dt n1 n1 np1 vvz, pns12 vhb n1 p-acp dt n1, cc p-acp po31 n1 np1 np1. (3) text (DIV1) 26 Image 4
247 By virtue of Christ 's pretious bloud shed upon the cross, we are reconciled to God; By virtue of christ is precious blood shed upon the cross, we Are reconciled to God; p-acp n1 pp-f np1 vbz j n1 vvn p-acp dt n1, pns12 vbr vvn p-acp np1; (3) text (DIV1) 26 Image 4
248 he has entred into a new Covenant with us, which Christ has solemnly ratified by his death, he has entered into a new Covenant with us, which christ has solemnly ratified by his death, pns31 vhz vvn p-acp dt j n1 p-acp pno12, r-crq np1 vhz av-j vvn p-acp po31 n1, (3) text (DIV1) 26 Image 4
249 and is willing to receive us to mercy and favour, upon the conditions of hearty sorrow for our sins, wherewith we have offended the eyes of his glory, and of a holy life; and is willing to receive us to mercy and favour, upon the conditions of hearty sorrow for our Sins, wherewith we have offended the eyes of his glory, and of a holy life; cc vbz j pc-acp vvi pno12 p-acp n1 cc n1, p-acp dt n2 pp-f j n1 p-acp po12 n2, c-crq pns12 vhb vvn dt n2 pp-f po31 n1, cc pp-f dt j n1; (3) text (DIV1) 26 Image 4
250 and through faith in his Son we can put up our prayers to him with some assurance, that he will hear us, and through faith in his Son we can put up our Prayers to him with Some assurance, that he will hear us, cc p-acp n1 p-acp po31 n1 pns12 vmb vvi a-acp po12 n2 p-acp pno31 p-acp d n1, cst pns31 vmb vvi pno12, (3) text (DIV1) 26 Image 4
251 and communicate his favours and blessings to us, so far as he in his infinite wisdom sees fit, and communicate his favours and blessings to us, so Far as he in his infinite Wisdom sees fit, cc vvi po31 n2 cc n2 p-acp pno12, av av-j c-acp pns31 p-acp po31 j n1 vvz j, (3) text (DIV1) 26 Image 4
252 and give us of his Spirit: and the same communion we have with Christ ; and give us of his Spirit: and the same communion we have with christ; cc vvb pno12 pp-f po31 n1: cc dt d n1 pns12 vhb p-acp np1; (3) text (DIV1) 26 Image 4
253 the soul is ravished with the contemplation of his infinite love and goodness to lost man, the soul is ravished with the contemplation of his infinite love and Goodness to lost man, dt n1 vbz vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 j n1 cc n1 p-acp j-vvn n1, (3) text (DIV1) 26 Image 4
254 and to it self in particular, and is filled with astonishing reflexions of the merits of his death, and to it self in particular, and is filled with astonishing reflexions of the merits of his death, cc p-acp pn31 n1 p-acp j, cc vbz vvn p-acp vvg n2 pp-f dt n2 pp-f po31 n1, (3) text (DIV1) 26 Image 4
255 as much as if he were personally present upon Earth again. as much as if he were personally present upon Earth again. c-acp d c-acp cs pns31 vbdr av-j j p-acp n1 av. (3) text (DIV1) 26 Image 4
256 This indeed is better understood than exprest, words being too scanty, and the imagination not able to reach and comprehend what the pious soul knows by experience. This indeed is better understood than expressed, words being too scanty, and the imagination not able to reach and comprehend what the pious soul knows by experience. np1 av vbz jc vvn cs vvn, n2 vbg av j, cc dt n1 xx j pc-acp vvi cc vvi r-crq dt j n1 vvz p-acp n1. (3) text (DIV1) 26 Image 4
257 And if this be the blessed effect of our devotion and meditation; And if this be the blessed Effect of our devotion and meditation; cc cs d vbb dt j-vvn n1 pp-f po12 n1 cc n1; (3) text (DIV1) 26 Image 4
258 if when we are upon our knees, and are employed in holy thoughts, we then seem to be out of our bodies, if when we Are upon our knees, and Are employed in holy thoughts, we then seem to be out of our bodies, cs c-crq pns12 vbr p-acp po12 n2, cc vbr vvn p-acp j n2, pns12 av vvb pc-acp vbi av pp-f po12 n2, (3) text (DIV1) 26 Image 4
259 and rapt into heaven, and there lie prostrate before the throne and the Lamb; and rapt into heaven, and there lie prostrate before the throne and the Lamb; cc vvn p-acp n1, cc pc-acp vvi j p-acp dt n1 cc dt n1; (3) text (DIV1) 26 Image 4
260 how much more, when we are kneeling before the Altar, and are admitted to the participation of the body and bloud of our Saviour, and are performing the most solemn part of the Christian worship, exerting with all possible vigour and intention of mind, (for so we ought to be affected) acts of holy love and zeal, how much more, when we Are kneeling before the Altar, and Are admitted to the participation of the body and blood of our Saviour, and Are performing the most solemn part of the Christian worship, exerting with all possible vigour and intention of mind, (for so we ought to be affected) acts of holy love and zeal, c-crq d dc, c-crq pns12 vbr vvg p-acp dt n1, cc vbr vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1 cc n1 pp-f po12 n1, cc vbr vvg dt av-ds j n1 pp-f dt njp n1, vvg p-acp d j n1 cc n1 pp-f n1, (c-acp av pns12 vmd pc-acp vbi vvn) n2 pp-f j n1 cc n1, (3) text (DIV1) 26 Image 4
261 and uniting our souls to Christ by faith. and uniting our Souls to christ by faith. cc n-vvg po12 n2 p-acp np1 p-acp n1. (3) text (DIV1) 26 Image 4
262 There is no need of fansying the bread to be substantially changed into the natural body of Christ, that so by this mean we may be really united to it, which is one of the colourable pretences made use of by Petrus de Marca, and others, There is no need of fancying the bred to be substantially changed into the natural body of christ, that so by this mean we may be really united to it, which is one of the colourable pretences made use of by Peter de Marca, and Others, pc-acp vbz dx n1 pp-f vvg dt n1 pc-acp vbi av-j vvn p-acp dt j n1 pp-f np1, cst av p-acp d n1 pns12 vmb vbi av-j vvn p-acp pn31, r-crq vbz pi pp-f dt j n2 vvd n1 pp-f p-acp np1 fw-fr np1, cc n2-jn, (3) text (DIV1) 26 Image 4
263 for the Doctrine of Transubstantiation, and Christ naturally be and remain in us. for the Doctrine of Transubstantiation, and christ naturally be and remain in us. p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, cc np1 av-j vbi cc vvi p-acp pno12. (3) text (DIV1) 26 Image 4
264 It is enough, that Christ took our nature upon him, and united it inseparably to his divinity, that he was made up of flesh and bloud, It is enough, that christ took our nature upon him, and united it inseparably to his divinity, that he was made up of Flesh and blood, pn31 vbz av-d, cst np1 vvd po12 n1 p-acp pno31, cc vvn pn31 av-j p-acp po31 n1, cst pns31 vbds vvn a-acp pp-f n1 cc n1, (3) text (DIV1) 26 Image 4
265 and a humane soul, and that he doth communicate himself, that is, his body and bloud, in the Sacrament; and a humane soul, and that he does communicate himself, that is, his body and blood, in the Sacrament; cc dt j n1, cc cst pns31 vdz vvi px31, cst vbz, po31 n1 cc n1, p-acp dt n1; (3) text (DIV1) 26 Image 4
266 for so the Elements really and truly are, after consecration, but without departing from their natural state, for so the Elements really and truly Are, After consecration, but without departing from their natural state, c-acp av dt n2 av-j cc av-j vbr, p-acp n1, cc-acp p-acp vvg p-acp po32 j n1, (3) text (DIV1) 26 Image 4
267 and without loosing their bodily substance. and without losing their bodily substance. cc p-acp vvg po32 j n1. (3) text (DIV1) 26 Image 4
268 For this is all, I humbly conceive, that our Church means by the doctrine of the real Presence, which it acknowledgeth and maintaineth: For this is all, I humbly conceive, that our Church means by the Doctrine of the real Presence, which it acknowledgeth and maintaineth: p-acp d vbz d, pns11 av-j vvb, cst po12 n1 vvz p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt j n1, r-crq pn31 vvz cc vvz: (3) text (DIV1) 26 Image 4
269 that is, by the power of God, and the institution of our Saviour, and the descent and supervening grace of the Spirit, the elements of bread and wine, that is, by the power of God, and the Institution of our Saviour, and the descent and supervening grace of the Spirit, the elements of bred and wine, cst vbz, p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, cc dt n1 pp-f po12 n1, cc dt n1 cc j-vvg n1 pp-f dt n1, dt n2 pp-f n1 cc n1, (3) text (DIV1) 26 Image 4
270 after consecration by a Priest, rightly ordained and constituted, become the body and bloud of Christ Mystically and Sacramentally: After consecration by a Priest, rightly ordained and constituted, become the body and blood of christ Mystically and Sacramentally: p-acp n1 p-acp dt n1, av-jn vvn cc vvn, vvb dt n1 cc n1 pp-f np1 av-j cc av-j: (3) text (DIV1) 26 Image 4
271 and so the Sacrament is more than a bare figure and representation, more than a mere Symbol or external rite, and so the Sacrament is more than a bore figure and representation, more than a mere Symbol or external rite, cc av dt n1 vbz av-dc cs dt j n1 cc n1, av-dc cs dt j n1 cc j n1, (3) text (DIV1) 26 Image 4
272 as were the types and shadows of the law: because it does exhibite and communicate Christ really and truly to us. as were the types and shadows of the law: Because it does exhibit and communicate christ really and truly to us. c-acp vbdr dt n2 cc n2 pp-f dt n1: c-acp pn31 vdz vvi cc vvi np1 av-j cc av-j p-acp pno12. (3) text (DIV1) 26 Image 4
273 Thus Saint Paul hath expresly determined, the bread which we break, is it not the communication of the body of Christ? the cup of blessing, which we bless, is it not the communication of the bloud of Christ? 2 Cor. 10.16. Thus Saint Paul hath expressly determined, the bred which we break, is it not the communication of the body of christ? the cup of blessing, which we bless, is it not the communication of the blood of christ? 2 Cor. 10.16. av n1 np1 vhz av-j vvn, dt n1 r-crq pns12 vvb, vbz pn31 xx dt n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f np1? dt n1 pp-f n1, r-crq pns12 vvb, vbz pn31 xx dt n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f np1? crd np1 crd. (3) text (DIV1) 26 Image 4
274 Now were this seriously laid to heart, that in the Sacrament we meet with Christ, and receive him, Now were this seriously laid to heart, that in the Sacrament we meet with christ, and receive him, av vbdr d av-j vvn p-acp n1, cst p-acp dt n1 pns12 vvb p-acp np1, cc vvi pno31, (3) text (DIV1) 26 Image 4
275 how should we long for these blessed opportunities! As the Hart panteth after the water-brooks, so panteth my soul after thee, O God; how should we long for these blessed opportunities! As the Heart pants After the Water brooks, so pants my soul After thee, Oh God; q-crq vmd pns12 vvi p-acp d j-vvn n2! p-acp dt n1 vvz p-acp dt n2, av vvz po11 n1 p-acp pno21, uh np1; (3) text (DIV1) 26 Image 4
276 my soul thirsteth for God, for the living God, when shall I come to appear before God? Can we be weary of his blessed presence, my soul Thirsteth for God, for the living God, when shall I come to appear before God? Can we be weary of his blessed presence, po11 n1 vvz p-acp np1, p-acp dt j-vvg np1, c-crq vmb pns11 vvi pc-acp vvi p-acp np1? vmb pns12 vbi j pp-f po31 j-vvn n1, (3) text (DIV1) 26 Image 4
277 or complain of too frequent entertainments and communications? It will be the unspeakable glory and happiness of the other world, to be in the presence of God, and with Christ for ever. or complain of too frequent entertainments and communications? It will be the unspeakable glory and happiness of the other world, to be in the presence of God, and with christ for ever. cc vvi pp-f av j n2 cc n2? pn31 vmb vbi dt j n1 cc n1 pp-f dt j-jn n1, pc-acp vbi p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, cc p-acp np1 p-acp av. (3) text (DIV1) 26 Image 4
278 Here on earth he vouchsafes to be with us, in the Sacrament especially; here we may find him, whom our soul loveth: here we may embrace him. Here on earth he vouchsafes to be with us, in the Sacrament especially; Here we may find him, whom our soul loves: Here we may embrace him. av p-acp n1 pns31 vvz pc-acp vbi p-acp pno12, p-acp dt n1 av-j; av pns12 vmb vvi pno31, ro-crq po12 n1 vvz: av pns12 vmb vvi pno31. (3) text (DIV1) 26 Image 4
279 Why then are we so unprepared? Why are we so backward? Why doe we this so seldom? Why then Are we so unprepared? Why Are we so backward? Why do we this so seldom? uh-crq av vbr pns12 av j? q-crq vbr pns12 av av-j? q-crq vdb pns12 d av av? (3) text (DIV1) 26 Image 4
280 2. By a frequent participation of the body and bloud of our Saviour, we are more and more confirmed in our purposes of holy living, 2. By a frequent participation of the body and blood of our Saviour, we Are more and more confirmed in our Purposes of holy living, crd p-acp dt j n1 pp-f dt n1 cc n1 pp-f po12 n1, pns12 vbr n1 cc av-dc vvn p-acp po12 n2 pp-f j n-vvg, (3) text (DIV1) 27 Image 4
281 and strengthened in grace and goodness. and strengthened in grace and Goodness. cc vvn p-acp n1 cc n1. (3) text (DIV1) 27 Image 4
282 We are daily exposed to a thousand temptations, by reason of the frailty of our nature, temperament of body, which has too too often a sad and fatal influence upon the mind, allurements of sense, We Are daily exposed to a thousand temptations, by reason of the frailty of our nature, temperament of body, which has too too often a sad and fatal influence upon the mind, allurements of sense, pns12 vbr av-j vvn p-acp dt crd n2, p-acp n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f po12 n1, n1 pp-f n1, r-crq vhz av av av dt j cc j n1 p-acp dt n1, n2 pp-f n1, (3) text (DIV1) 27 Image 4
283 and evil example, and the like. and evil Exampl, and the like. cc j-jn n1, cc dt j. (3) text (DIV1) 27 Image 4
284 There is a continual strife between the dictates of right reason, which incite us to doe our duty, by arguments drawn from the obligations we owe to God, There is a continual strife between the dictates of right reason, which incite us to do our duty, by Arguments drawn from the obligations we owe to God, pc-acp vbz dt j n1 p-acp dt vvz pp-f j-jn n1, r-crq vvb pno12 pc-acp vdi po12 n1, p-acp n2 vvn p-acp dt n2 pns12 vvb p-acp np1, (3) text (DIV1) 27 Image 4
285 and the agreeableness of it to our nature, and the insinuations of appetite, which suggests a present pleasure, and the agreeableness of it to our nature, and the insinuations of appetite, which suggests a present pleasure, cc dt n1 pp-f pn31 p-acp po12 n1, cc dt n2 pp-f n1, r-crq vvz dt j n1, (3) text (DIV1) 27 Image 4
286 if we strain a little, and cease to be so scrupulous, till at last the directive and commanding faculties are impaired and captivated, if we strain a little, and cease to be so scrupulous, till At last the directive and commanding faculties Are impaired and captivated, cs pns12 vvb dt j, cc vvb pc-acp vbi av j, c-acp p-acp ord dt n1 cc j-vvg n2 vbr vvn cc vvn, (3) text (DIV1) 27 Image 4
287 and reason dethroned, and lust domineers in the soul, and the miserable person, who has lost his power over himself, is at the command of every extravagant passion. and reason dethroned, and lust domineers in the soul, and the miserable person, who has lost his power over himself, is At the command of every extravagant passion. cc n1 vvn, cc n1 vvz p-acp dt n1, cc dt j n1, r-crq vhz vvn po31 n1 p-acp px31, vbz p-acp dt n1 pp-f d j n1. (3) text (DIV1) 27 Image 4
288 Which evil effects and consequences are prevented by a frequent and conscientious receiving of the blessed Sacrament. This being the true Physick of the soul, which not onely cleanses it from the defilements of sin, Which evil effects and consequences Are prevented by a frequent and conscientious receiving of the blessed Sacrament. This being the true Physic of the soul, which not only cleanses it from the defilements of since, r-crq j-jn n2 cc n2 vbr vvn p-acp dt j cc j n-vvg pp-f dt j-vvn n1. d vbg dt j n1 pp-f dt n1, r-crq xx av-j vvz pn31 p-acp dt n2 pp-f n1, (3) text (DIV1) 27 Image 4
289 but fortifies it against all infection for the future. but fortifies it against all infection for the future. cc-acp vvz pn31 p-acp d n1 p-acp dt j-jn. (3) text (DIV1) 27 Image 4
290 As often as we find any ill humour growing upon us, we endeavour carefully to prevent it. As often as we find any ill humour growing upon us, we endeavour carefully to prevent it. p-acp av c-acp pns12 vvb d j-jn n1 vvg p-acp pno12, pns12 vvb av-j pc-acp vvi pn31. (3) text (DIV1) 27 Image 4
291 When we are sick, the tediousness and uneasiness which our distemper brings upon us, and the fear of death force us to seek out medicines to restore our health, and prolong our lives. When we Are sick, the tediousness and uneasiness which our distemper brings upon us, and the Fear of death force us to seek out medicines to restore our health, and prolong our lives. c-crq pns12 vbr j, dt n1 cc n1 r-crq po12 n1 vvz p-acp pno12, cc dt n1 pp-f n1 vvb pno12 pc-acp vvi av n2 pc-acp vvi po12 n1, cc vvi po12 n2. (3) text (DIV1) 27 Image 4
292 The soul has its distempers, for the prevention or removal of which, there cannot be a more sovereign remedy than the frequent devout receiving of the Sacrament. For there is such a divine efficacy in the holy Sacrament, and the blessing of God does so accompany this holy institution of our Religion, that, The soul has its distempers, for the prevention or removal of which, there cannot be a more sovereign remedy than the frequent devout receiving of the Sacrament. For there is such a divine efficacy in the holy Sacrament, and the blessing of God does so accompany this holy Institution of our Religion, that, dt n1 vhz po31 n2, p-acp dt n1 cc n1 pp-f r-crq, a-acp vmbx vbi dt av-dc j-jn n1 cs dt j j n-vvg pp-f dt n1. p-acp pc-acp vbz d dt j-jn n1 p-acp dt j n1, cc dt n1 pp-f np1 vdz av vvi d j n1 pp-f po12 n1, cst, (3) text (DIV1) 27 Image 4
293 as a moral instrument, it conveys grace into the heart of the Communicant, if his approach be with due preparation and reverence, as a moral Instrument, it conveys grace into the heart of the Communicant, if his approach be with due preparation and Reverence, c-acp dt j n1, pn31 vvz n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt j, cs po31 n1 vbb p-acp j-jn n1 cc n1, (3) text (DIV1) 27 Image 4
294 and if he does not wilfully and obstinately resist and hinder the kindly influences of it. and if he does not wilfully and obstinately resist and hinder the kindly influences of it. cc cs pns31 vdz xx av-j cc av-j vvi cc vvi dt j n2 pp-f pn31. (3) text (DIV1) 27 Image 4
295 If there went such a virtue out of Christ 's natural body, when he was upon Earth, that great cures were wrought thereby: ( If I may but touch his garment, said the woman, who had a bloudy issue, Math. 9.21. If there went such a virtue out of christ is natural body, when he was upon Earth, that great cures were wrought thereby: (If I may but touch his garment, said the woman, who had a bloody issue, Math. 9.21. cs a-acp vvd d dt n1 av pp-f np1 vbz j n1, c-crq pns31 vbds p-acp n1, cst j n2 vbdr vvn av: (cs pns11 vmb cc-acp vvi po31 n1, vvd dt n1, r-crq vhd dt j n1, np1 crd. (3) text (DIV1) 27 Image 4
296 I shall be whole. ) What a great blessing must the receiving of it in the Sacrament bring along with it, to the devout soul, that addresses to him with a lively faith, that he is able and willing to heal us? But we sin, I shall be Whole.) What a great blessing must the receiving of it in the Sacrament bring along with it, to the devout soul, that Addresses to him with a lively faith, that he is able and willing to heal us? But we since, pns11 vmb vbi j-jn.) r-crq dt j n1 vmb dt n-vvg pp-f pn31 p-acp dt n1 vvb a-acp p-acp pn31, p-acp dt j n1, cst vvz p-acp pno31 p-acp dt j n1, cst pns31 vbz j cc j pc-acp vvi pno12? p-acp po12 n1, (3) text (DIV1) 27 Image 4
297 after we have received the Sacrament, and we do not find these blessed effects of it within our selves: After we have received the Sacrament, and we do not find these blessed effects of it within our selves: c-acp pns12 vhb vvn dt n1, cc pns12 vdb xx vvi d j-vvn n2 pp-f pn31 p-acp po12 n2: (3) text (DIV1) 27 Image 4
298 To which several things are to be replied. To which several things Are to be replied. p-acp r-crq j n2 vbr pc-acp vbi vvn. (3) text (DIV1) 27 Image 4
299 1. That the Sacrament does not work physically and necessarily, but in the way of moral efficacy, to which we our selves must concur and contribute somewhat. 1. That the Sacrament does not work physically and necessarily, but in the Way of moral efficacy, to which we our selves must concur and contribute somewhat. crd cst dt n1 vdz xx vvi av-j cc av-j, cc-acp p-acp dt n1 pp-f j n1, p-acp r-crq pns12 po12 n2 vmb vvi cc vvi av. (3) text (DIV1) 28 Image 4
300 2. That these blessed effects are producible and visible in others, and have been in all ages; 2. That these blessed effects Are producible and visible in Others, and have been in all ages; crd cst d j-vvn n2 vbr j cc j p-acp n2-jn, cc vhb vbn p-acp d n2; (3) text (DIV1) 29 Image 4
301 so that the fault is wholly our own, and no defect can be imputed to this mean and instrument of grace, so that the fault is wholly our own, and no defect can be imputed to this mean and Instrument of grace, av cst dt n1 vbz av-jn po12 d, cc dx n1 vmb vbi vvn p-acp d j cc n1 pp-f n1, (3) text (DIV1) 29 Image 4
302 why it is not equally effectual to us: And therefore, why it is not equally effectual to us: And Therefore, c-crq pn31 vbz xx av-j j p-acp pno12: cc av, (3) text (DIV1) 29 Image 4
303 3. That we did not either receive it with due preparation, that is, our hearts were not purified by repentance and faith, 3. That we did not either receive it with due preparation, that is, our hearts were not purified by Repentance and faith, crd cst pns12 vdd xx d vvi pn31 p-acp j-jn n1, cst vbz, po12 n2 vbdr xx vvn p-acp n1 cc n1, (3) text (DIV1) 30 Image 4
304 and inflamed with love and charity, but we might break in upon the Altar without awe and reverence, merely out of formality, in complyance with the custome of the place, and inflamed with love and charity, but we might break in upon the Altar without awe and Reverence, merely out of formality, in compliance with the custom of the place, cc vvn p-acp n1 cc n1, cc-acp pns12 vmd vvi p-acp p-acp dt n1 p-acp n1 cc n1, av-j av pp-f n1, p-acp n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1, (3) text (DIV1) 30 Image 4
305 and onely for fear that our absence should be censured; and only for Fear that our absence should be censured; cc av-j p-acp n1 cst po12 n1 vmd vbi vvn; (3) text (DIV1) 30 Image 4
306 or else we are not carefull after we have received it, to perform those vows and obligations, which we laid upon our selves, or Else we Are not careful After we have received it, to perform those vows and obligations, which we laid upon our selves, cc av pns12 vbr xx j c-acp pns12 vhb vvn pn31, pc-acp vvi d n2 cc n2, r-crq pns12 vvd p-acp po12 n2, (3) text (DIV1) 30 Image 4
307 when we were partakers of the Lords table; which is the general fault: when we were partakers of the lords table; which is the general fault: c-crq pns12 vbdr n2 pp-f dt n2 n1; r-crq vbz dt j n1: (3) text (DIV1) 30 Image 4
308 we are seemingly strict before, as if this were enough, and could satisfie the Conscience to receive Christ, without any farther care of walking in him. we Are seemingly strict before, as if this were enough, and could satisfy the Conscience to receive christ, without any farther care of walking in him. pns12 vbr av-vvg j p-acp, c-acp cs d vbdr d, cc vmd vvi dt n1 pc-acp vvi np1, p-acp d jc n1 pp-f vvg p-acp pno31. (3) text (DIV1) 30 Image 4
309 4. That this is as far from being an objection against frequent communion, as it is against our daily Prayer, 4. That this is as Far from being an objection against frequent communion, as it is against our daily Prayer, crd cst d vbz p-acp av-j p-acp vbg dt n1 p-acp j n1, c-acp pn31 vbz p-acp po12 j n1, (3) text (DIV1) 31 Image 4
310 for do we not, every morning privately on our knees, beg of God the assistence of his grace, that we may not be led into temptation, but may be powerfully defended from it, for do we not, every morning privately on our knees, beg of God the assistance of his grace, that we may not be led into temptation, but may be powerfully defended from it, c-acp vdi pns12 xx, d n1 av-j p-acp po12 n2, vvb pp-f np1 dt n1 pp-f po31 n1, cst pns12 vmb xx vbi vvn p-acp n1, p-acp vmb vbi av-j vvn p-acp pn31, (3) text (DIV1) 31 Image 4
311 and preserved in it? and do we not as often, at least we should, publickly and in the congregation, beseech him, that he would vouchsafe to keep us the remaining part of the day without sin, and defend us by his mighty power, that we may not fall into it? But God knows our weakness, and preserved in it? and do we not as often, At least we should, publicly and in the congregation, beseech him, that he would vouchsafe to keep us the remaining part of the day without since, and defend us by his mighty power, that we may not fallen into it? But God knows our weakness, cc vvn p-acp pn31? cc vdb pns12 xx c-acp av, p-acp ds pns12 vmd, av-j cc p-acp dt n1, vvb pno31, cst pns31 vmd vvi pc-acp vvi pno12 dt j-vvg n1 pp-f dt n1 p-acp n1, cc vvb pno12 p-acp po31 j n1, cst pns12 vmb xx vvi p-acp pn31? p-acp np1 vvz po12 n1, (3) text (DIV1) 31 Image 4
312 and we cannot but acknowledge it with shame and sorrow of heart, that the corruptions of our nature are oftentimes too strong for us, and we cannot but acknowledge it with shame and sorrow of heart, that the corruptions of our nature Are oftentimes too strong for us, cc pns12 vmbx p-acp vvi pn31 p-acp n1 cc n1 pp-f n1, cst dt n2 pp-f po12 n1 vbr av av j p-acp pno12, (3) text (DIV1) 31 Image 4
313 and baffle our purposes and resolutions. and baffle our Purposes and resolutions. cc vvb po12 n2 cc n2. (3) text (DIV1) 31 Image 4
314 This drives us upon our knees again, and we pray God not to leave us to our selves, This drives us upon our knees again, and we pray God not to leave us to our selves, np1 vvz pno12 p-acp po12 n2 av, cc pns12 vvb np1 xx pc-acp vvi pno12 p-acp po12 n2, (3) text (DIV1) 31 Image 4
315 and by degrees we gain greater measures of strength, and in some sort get the mastery over the inclinations of corrupted nature. and by Degrees we gain greater measures of strength, and in Some sort get the mastery over the inclinations of corrupted nature. cc p-acp n2 pns12 vvb jc n2 pp-f n1, cc p-acp d n1 vvi dt n1 p-acp dt n2 pp-f j-vvn n1. (3) text (DIV1) 31 Image 4
316 This holds much more in the Sacrament, when we go to it with fresh desires, This holds much more in the Sacrament, when we go to it with fresh Desires, np1 vvz d dc p-acp dt n1, c-crq pns12 vvb p-acp pn31 p-acp j n2, (3) text (DIV1) 31 Image 4
317 and more vigorous resolutions of living a holy and truly Christian life, and when we reflect upon our failings and miscarriages, and more vigorous resolutions of living a holy and truly Christian life, and when we reflect upon our failings and miscarriages, cc av-dc j n2 pp-f vvg dt j cc av-j np1 n1, cc c-crq pns12 vvb p-acp po12 n2-vvg cc n2, (3) text (DIV1) 31 Image 4
318 since our last receiving, with deep humiliation and sorrow. since our last receiving, with deep humiliation and sorrow. c-acp po12 ord vvg, p-acp j-jn n1 cc n1. (3) text (DIV1) 31 Image 4
319 Thou, O Lord God, art full of compassion and mercy, long suffering, plenteous in goodness and truth, O turn thee unto me, and have mercy upon me; Thou, Oh Lord God, art full of compassion and mercy, long suffering, plenteous in Goodness and truth, Oh turn thee unto me, and have mercy upon me; pns21, uh n1 np1, vb2r j pp-f n1 cc n1, av-j vvg, j p-acp n1 cc n1, uh vvb pno21 p-acp pno11, cc vhb n1 p-acp pno11; (3) text (DIV1) 31 Image 4
320 give thy strength unto thy servant, and help the son of thy hand-maid. give thy strength unto thy servant, and help the son of thy handmaid. vvb po21 n1 p-acp po21 n1, cc vvi dt n1 pp-f po21 n1. (3) text (DIV1) 31 Image 4
321 We need no invitations to satisfie the natural desires of the body, which is nourished and cherished, and oftentimes pampered by us. We need no invitations to satisfy the natural Desires of the body, which is nourished and cherished, and oftentimes pampered by us. pns12 vvb dx n2 pc-acp vvi dt j n2 pp-f dt n1, r-crq vbz vvn cc vvn, cc av j-vvn p-acp pno12. (3) text (DIV1) 31 Image 4
322 Nature has laid upon us a necessity of daily food, for the preservation of life, to repair those decays, which we daily suffer: Nature has laid upon us a necessity of daily food, for the preservation of life, to repair those decays, which we daily suffer: n1 vhz vvn p-acp pno12 dt n1 pp-f j n1, p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, pc-acp vvi d n2, r-crq pns12 av-j vvi: (3) text (DIV1) 31 Image 4
323 without this, we consume and dye. without this, we consume and die. p-acp d, pns12 vvb cc vvi. (3) text (DIV1) 31 Image 4
324 Now if we believe the blessed Sacrament to be the food of the Soul, that we grow and are strengthened in grace by this bread of life, the true spiritual manna, that comes down from heaven, that is designed by God for this purpose, Now if we believe the blessed Sacrament to be the food of the Soul, that we grow and Are strengthened in grace by this bred of life, the true spiritual manna, that comes down from heaven, that is designed by God for this purpose, av cs pns12 vvb dt j-vvn n1 pc-acp vbi dt n1 pp-f dt n1, cst pns12 vvb cc vbr vvn p-acp n1 p-acp d n1 pp-f n1, dt j j n1, cst vvz a-acp p-acp n1, cst vbz vvn p-acp np1 p-acp d n1, (3) text (DIV1) 31 Image 4
325 and conveys his blessing and sanctifying graces to all worthy receivers; and conveys his blessing and sanctifying graces to all worthy Receivers; cc vvz po31 n1 cc vvg n2 p-acp d j n2; (3) text (DIV1) 31 Image 4
326 that by virtue of this nourishment, we either retain or recover our vigour and healthfulness of mind, that by virtue of this nourishment, we either retain or recover our vigour and healthfulness of mind, cst p-acp n1 pp-f d n1, pns12 d vvb cc vvi po12 n1 cc n1 pp-f n1, (3) text (DIV1) 31 Image 4
327 and that without it we languish and decay in the inward man, there would be no keeping us from this heavenly banquet at the Lord's table, where there can be no fear of a furfeit, where we eat and drink health and salvation, and that without it we languish and decay in the inward man, there would be no keeping us from this heavenly banquet At the Lord's table, where there can be no Fear of a furfeit, where we eat and drink health and salvation, cc cst p-acp pn31 pns12 vvi cc vvi p-acp dt j n1, pc-acp vmd vbi dx vvg pno12 p-acp d j n1 p-acp dt ng1 n1, c-crq a-acp vmb vbi dx n1 pp-f dt n1, c-crq pns12 vvb cc vvi n1 cc n1, (3) text (DIV1) 31 Image 4
328 and where Christ himself is the entertainer, and the entertainment 100. For thou, O Christ, as the Greek Priest prays in the Liturgy of St. Chrysostome, just before the NONLATINALPHABET, and where christ himself is the entertainer, and the entertainment 100. For thou, Oh christ, as the Greek Priest prays in the Liturgy of Saint Chrysostom, just before the, cc q-crq np1 px31 vbz dt n1, cc dt n1 crd p-acp pns21, uh np1, p-acp dt jp n1 vvz p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1 np1, j p-acp dt, (3) text (DIV1) 31 Image 4
329 when they carry the gifts from the Prothesis to the Altar, where he consecrates, NONLATINALPHABET, thou offerest, and yet art offered up: when they carry the Gifts from the Prothesis to the Altar, where he consecrates,, thou offerest, and yet art offered up: c-crq pns32 vvb dt n2 p-acp dt n1 p-acp dt n1, c-crq pns31 vvz,, pns21 vv2, cc av vb2r vvn a-acp: (3) text (DIV1) 31 Image 4
330 thou receivedst the Elements into thy holy hands, and yet at the same time thy body and bloud are distributed ; thou Received the Elements into thy holy hands, and yet At the same time thy body and blood Are distributed; pns21 vvd2 dt n2 p-acp po21 j n2, cc av p-acp dt d n1 po21 n1 cc n1 vbr vvn; (3) text (DIV1) 31 Image 4
331 thou, O Christ, makest this bread in the Sacrament to be thy flesh mystically, which thou still givest for the life of the World. thou, Oh christ, Makest this bred in the Sacrament to be thy Flesh mystically, which thou still givest for the life of the World. pns21, uh np1, vv2 d n1 p-acp dt n1 pc-acp vbi po21 n1 av-j, r-crq pns21 av vv2 p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1. (3) text (DIV1) 31 Image 4
332 Can we eat too much, or too often of this bread of life, whereby we are nourished to immortality, the holy Elements being the NONLATINALPHABET, Can we eat too much, or too often of this bred of life, whereby we Are nourished to immortality, the holy Elements being the, vmb pns12 vvi av av-d, cc av av pp-f d n1 pp-f n1, c-crq pns12 vbr vvn p-acp n1, dt j n2 vbg dt, (3) text (DIV1) 31 Image 4
333 for so St. Clement in his former Epistle to the Corinthians must be understood, that is, not of the doctrine of our blessed Saviour, for so Saint Clement in his former Epistle to the Corinthians must be understood, that is, not of the Doctrine of our blessed Saviour, c-acp av n1 j p-acp po31 j n1 p-acp dt np1 vmb vbi vvn, cst vbz, xx pp-f dt n1 pp-f po12 j-vvn n1, (3) text (DIV1) 31 Image 4
334 for that is mentioned in the following clause, NONLATINALPHABET, much less of the NONLATINALPHABET, or things pertaining to our bodily sustinance, for that is mentioned in the following clause,, much less of the, or things pertaining to our bodily sustenance, p-acp d vbz vvn p-acp dt j-vvg n1,, av-d av-dc pp-f dt, cc n2 vvg p-acp po12 j n1, (3) text (DIV1) 31 Image 4
335 and things of this life, as Junius thought fit to explain, but of the divine viaticum of the Sacrament, that we may not faint in the journey, which we are taking to the other world? NONLATINALPHABET, that is, NONLATINALPHABET, and things of this life, as Junius Thought fit to explain, but of the divine viaticum of the Sacrament, that we may not faint in the journey, which we Are taking to the other world?, that is,, cc n2 pp-f d n1, c-acp np1 vvd j pc-acp vvi, cc-acp pp-f dt j-jn n1 pp-f dt n1, cst pns12 vmb xx vvi p-acp dt n1, r-crq pns12 vbr vvg p-acp dt j-jn n1?, cst vbz,, (3) text (DIV1) 31 Image 4
336 for it immediately follows, NONLATINALPHABET, (to which there can be no other relative but NONLATINALPHABET, (which express testimony of this Apostolical writer for the Divinity of our blessed Saviour, I could not but observe by the bye, to help to confound the arrogance and blasphemy of that profest Arian, Sandius ) so that these words seem clearly to relate to the Sacrament, where the sufferings of Christ are so livelily represented to our sight. for it immediately follows,, (to which there can be no other relative but, (which express testimony of this Apostolical writer for the Divinity of our blessed Saviour, I could not but observe by the buy, to help to confound the arrogance and blasphemy of that professed Arian, Sandius) so that these words seem clearly to relate to the Sacrament, where the sufferings of christ Are so livelily represented to our sighed. c-acp pn31 av-j vvz,, (p-acp r-crq a-acp vmb vbi dx n-jn j p-acp, (r-crq j n1 pp-f d j n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f po12 j-vvn n1, pns11 vmd xx cc-acp vvi p-acp dt n1, pc-acp vvi pc-acp vvi dt n1 cc n1 pp-f cst j-vvn np1, np1) av cst d n2 vvb av-j pc-acp vvi p-acp dt n1, c-crq dt n2 pp-f np1 vbr av av-j vvn p-acp po12 n1. (3) text (DIV1) 31 Image 4
337 3. By frequent receiving of the Sacrament we are more and more made partakers of the benefits, 3. By frequent receiving of the Sacrament we Are more and more made partakers of the benefits, crd p-acp j n-vvg pp-f dt n1 pns12 vbr n1 cc av-dc vvn n2 pp-f dt n2, (3) text (DIV1) 32 Image 4
338 and blessings, and merits of Christ 's holy passion and death. and blessings, and merits of christ is holy passion and death. cc n2, cc n2 pp-f np1 vbz j n1 cc n1. (3) text (DIV1) 32 Image 4
339 It is the great artifice of the Roman Church to keep up the credit of their private Masses, to which antiquity is a mere stranger, to make the people believe, that the Priest hath a power of applying the efficacy and merit of Christ 's sacrifice to their particular benefit, for whom he intends it; It is the great artifice of the Roman Church to keep up the credit of their private Masses, to which antiquity is a mere stranger, to make the people believe, that the Priest hath a power of applying the efficacy and merit of christ is sacrifice to their particular benefit, for whom he intends it; pn31 vbz dt j n1 pp-f dt njp n1 pc-acp vvi a-acp dt n1 pp-f po32 j n2, p-acp r-crq n1 vbz dt j n1, pc-acp vvi dt n1 vvb, cst dt n1 vhz dt n1 pp-f vvg dt n1 cc n1 pp-f np1 vbz n1 p-acp po32 j n1, c-acp ro-crq pns31 vvz pn31; (3) text (DIV1) 32 Image 4
340 so they contribute somewhat in the way of charity or gift, and are but present in the time of the celebration. so they contribute somewhat in the Way of charity or gift, and Are but present in the time of the celebration. av pns32 vvi av p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1 cc n1, cc vbr p-acp j p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1. (3) text (DIV1) 32 Image 4
341 But 'tis certain, that before superstition, and corruption of Doctrine had overspread that Church, and before they had perverted this most solemn part of the Christian worship into a mere piece of pageantry and theatrical shew, all that was anciently designed by the mentioning the names of the living, to say nothing at present of the commemoration of the dead, at that time, But it's certain, that before Superstition, and corruption of Doctrine had overspread that Church, and before they had perverted this most solemn part of the Christian worship into a mere piece of pageantry and theatrical show, all that was anciently designed by the mentioning the names of the living, to say nothing At present of the commemoration of the dead, At that time, p-acp pn31|vbz j, cst p-acp n1, cc n1 pp-f n1 vhd vvn d n1, cc c-acp pns32 vhd vvn d av-ds j n1 pp-f dt njp n1 p-acp dt j n1 pp-f n1 cc j n1, d cst vbds av-jn vvn p-acp dt vvg dt n2 pp-f dt j-vvg, pc-acp vvi pix p-acp j pp-f dt n1 pp-f dt j, p-acp d n1, (3) text (DIV1) 32 Image 4
342 as is clear from the Canon of the Mass still in use, was onely by way of intercession, that God would be pleased, as is clear from the Canon of the Mass still in use, was only by Way of Intercession, that God would be pleased, c-acp vbz j p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1 av p-acp n1, vbds av-j p-acp n1 pp-f n1, cst np1 vmd vbi vvn, (3) text (DIV1) 32 Image 4
343 for the merits of his Son's death, which they were then commemorating, to have mercy on them, to forgive them their sins, for the merits of his Son's death, which they were then commemorating, to have mercy on them, to forgive them their Sins, p-acp dt n2 pp-f po31 ng1 n1, r-crq pns32 vbdr av n-vvg, pc-acp vhi n1 p-acp pno32, pc-acp vvi pno32 po32 n2, (3) text (DIV1) 32 Image 4
344 and to pour down of his grace abundantly upon them, and not onely upon them, but upon the whole number of Christian people throughout the world. and to pour down of his grace abundantly upon them, and not only upon them, but upon the Whole number of Christian people throughout the world. cc pc-acp vvi a-acp pp-f po31 n1 av-j p-acp pno32, cc xx av-j p-acp pno32, cc-acp p-acp dt j-jn n1 pp-f njp n1 p-acp dt n1. (3) text (DIV1) 32 Image 4
345 But this cannot yield such peace and quiet, and satisfaction to my conscience, as my own particular application of the merits of Christ 's sufferings to my self; But this cannot yield such peace and quiet, and satisfaction to my conscience, as my own particular application of the merits of christ is sufferings to my self; p-acp d vmbx vvi d n1 cc j-jn, cc n1 p-acp po11 n1, c-acp po11 d j n1 pp-f dt n2 pp-f np1 vbz n2 p-acp po11 n1; (3) text (DIV1) 33 Image 4
346 what another does for me, cannot be my act, when I am obliged to do it in my own person, and not by my representative. what Another does for me, cannot be my act, when I am obliged to do it in my own person, and not by my representative. q-crq j-jn vdz p-acp pno11, vmbx vbi po11 n1, c-crq pns11 vbm vvn pc-acp vdi pn31 p-acp po11 d n1, cc xx p-acp po11 n1. (3) text (DIV1) 33 Image 4
347 I am to eat his flesh in the Sacrament, and drink his bloud, if I would live in him, and by him. I am to eat his Flesh in the Sacrament, and drink his blood, if I would live in him, and by him. pns11 vbm pc-acp vvi po31 n1 p-acp dt n1, cc vvi po31 n1, cs pns11 vmd vvi p-acp pno31, cc p-acp pno31. (3) text (DIV1) 33 Image 4
348 Now Christ by his death hath satisfied the divine Justice, and reconciled us to the Father, who no longer imputes our sins to our charge and condemnation: Now christ by his death hath satisfied the divine justice, and reconciled us to the Father, who no longer imputes our Sins to our charge and condemnation: av np1 p-acp po31 n1 vhz vvn dt j-jn n1, cc vvn pno12 p-acp dt n1, r-crq dx av-jc vvz po12 n2 p-acp po12 n1 cc n1: (3) text (DIV1) 33 Image 4
349 the bloud, that he spilt upon the cross, is the seal of an everlasting covenant; the blood, that he spilled upon the cross, is the seal of an everlasting Covenant; dt n1, cst pns31 vvd p-acp dt n1, vbz dt n1 pp-f dt j n1; (3) text (DIV1) 33 Image 4
350 for this cause he is the mediatour of a new covenant, that by means of death, for this cause he is the Mediator of a new Covenant, that by means of death, p-acp d n1 pns31 vbz dt n1 pp-f dt j n1, cst p-acp n2 pp-f n1, (3) text (DIV1) 33 Image 4
351 for the redemption of the transgressions, that were under the first covenant, they which were called, might receive the promise of an everlasting inheritance. Heb. 9.15. for the redemption of the transgressions, that were under the First Covenant, they which were called, might receive the promise of an everlasting inheritance. Hebrew 9.15. p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n2, cst vbdr p-acp dt ord n1, pns32 r-crq vbdr vvn, vmd vvi dt n1 pp-f dt j n1. np1 crd. (3) text (DIV1) 33 Image 4
352 So that now heaven and salvation are made over by God, by virtue of this expiatory Sacrifice, to all that truly believe in his Son's name. So that now heaven and salvation Are made over by God, by virtue of this expiatory Sacrifice, to all that truly believe in his Son's name. av cst av n1 cc n1 vbr vvn a-acp p-acp np1, p-acp n1 pp-f d j n1, p-acp d cst av-j vvb p-acp po31 ng1 n1. (3) text (DIV1) 33 Image 4
353 This Sacrifice was made once for all upon the Altar of the Cross; This Sacrifice was made once for all upon the Altar of the Cross; d n1 vbds vvn a-acp p-acp d p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1; (3) text (DIV1) 33 Image 4
354 but the merit reaches backward to the first being and original of things, and looks forward to the end of the world, and to eternal ages. but the merit reaches backward to the First being and original of things, and looks forward to the end of the world, and to Eternal ages. cc-acp dt n1 vvz av-j p-acp dt ord vbg cc n-jn pp-f n2, cc vvz av-j p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1, cc p-acp j n2. (3) text (DIV1) 33 Image 4
355 It is, as to the fruit and efficacy of it, as present to God, as if Christ were born every day into the world again, It is, as to the fruit and efficacy of it, as present to God, as if christ were born every day into the world again, pn31 vbz, c-acp p-acp dt n1 cc n1 pp-f pn31, c-acp j p-acp np1, c-acp cs np1 vbdr vvn d n1 p-acp dt n1 av, (3) text (DIV1) 33 Image 4
356 and really every day offered up, or as if it were but yesterdy, or but just now offered; and really every day offered up, or as if it were but yesterdy, or but just now offered; cc av-j d n1 vvd a-acp, cc c-acp cs pn31 vbdr cc-acp uh, cc p-acp j av vvn; (3) text (DIV1) 33 Image 4
357 it being all-sufficient, and of infinite value, and fully accepted by God, as a just price and ransome. it being All-sufficient, and of infinite valve, and Fully accepted by God, as a just price and ransom. pn31 vbg j, cc pp-f j n1, cc av-j vvn p-acp np1, c-acp dt j n1 cc n1. (3) text (DIV1) 33 Image 4
358 Now that he suffered this bitter and cursed death upon the cross for me, and that I may apply all the saving benefits of his passion to my self, he assures me by giving me his body and bloud. Now that he suffered this bitter and cursed death upon the cross for me, and that I may apply all the Saving benefits of his passion to my self, he assures me by giving me his body and blood. av cst pns31 vvd d j cc j-vvn n1 p-acp dt n1 p-acp pno11, cc cst pns11 vmb vvi d dt j-vvg n2 pp-f po31 n1 p-acp po11 n1, pns31 vvz pno11 p-acp vvg pno11 po31 n1 cc n1. (3) text (DIV1) 33 Image 4
359 Every time we receive the Sacrament worthily, there is a new confirmation of our pardon; Every time we receive the Sacrament worthily, there is a new confirmation of our pardon; np1 n1 pns12 vvb dt n1 av-j, pc-acp vbz dt j n1 pp-f po12 n1; (3) text (DIV1) 33 Image 4
360 the spirit of God beareth witness with our spirit, that we are his children, and reinstated in his grace and favour. the Spirit of God bears witness with our Spirit, that we Are his children, and reinstated in his grace and favour. dt n1 pp-f np1 vvz n1 p-acp po12 n1, cst pns12 vbr po31 n2, cc vvn p-acp po31 n1 cc n1. (3) text (DIV1) 33 Image 4
361 'Tis an infallible pledge of our immortality, and that he will raise us up at the last day, It's an infallible pledge of our immortality, and that he will raise us up At the last day, pn31|vbz dt j n1 pp-f po12 n1, cc cst pns31 vmb vvi pno12 a-acp p-acp dt ord n1, (3) text (DIV1) 33 Image 4
362 as much as if his natural flesh and bloud were eaten and drunk by us, and converted after the ordinary way of digestion, into our bodily substance. as much as if his natural Flesh and blood were eaten and drunk by us, and converted After the ordinary Way of digestion, into our bodily substance. c-acp d c-acp cs po31 j n1 cc n1 vbdr vvn cc vvn p-acp pno12, cc vvn p-acp dt j n1 pp-f n1, p-acp po12 j n1. (3) text (DIV1) 33 Image 4
363 We have this assurance in his holy word, but much more in the holy Sacrament, because here is a more lively, sensible and particular representation of it; We have this assurance in his holy word, but much more in the holy Sacrament, Because Here is a more lively, sensible and particular representation of it; pns12 vhb d n1 p-acp po31 j n1, cc-acp av-d av-dc p-acp dt j n1, c-acp av vbz dt av-dc j, j cc j n1 pp-f pn31; (3) text (DIV1) 33 Image 4
364 that is, though I acknowledge and believe this to be one of the fundamental truths of the Gospel, that Christ died for our sins, that he appeared once in the days of his flesh, to put away sin by the sacrifice of himself, that is, though I acknowledge and believe this to be one of the fundamental truths of the Gospel, that christ died for our Sins, that he appeared once in the days of his Flesh, to put away since by the sacrifice of himself, cst vbz, cs pns11 vvb cc vvi d pc-acp vbi crd pp-f dt j n2 pp-f dt n1, cst np1 vvd p-acp po12 n2, cst pns31 vvd a-acp p-acp dt n2 pp-f po31 n1, pc-acp vvi av n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f px31, (3) text (DIV1) 33 Image 4
365 and that at his ascension he entred in his humane nature into the holy place, having obtained eternal redemption for us; and that At his Ascension he entered in his humane nature into the holy place, having obtained Eternal redemption for us; cc cst p-acp po31 n1 pns31 vvd p-acp po31 j n1 p-acp dt j n1, vhg vvn j n1 p-acp pno12; (3) text (DIV1) 33 Image 4
366 my faith grows stronger yet, when I receive the sacred symbols into my hands, and convey them to my mouth. my faith grows Stronger yet, when I receive the sacred symbols into my hands, and convey them to my Mouth. po11 n1 vvz jc av, c-crq pns11 vvb dt j n2 p-acp po11 n2, cc vvi pno32 p-acp po11 n1. (3) text (DIV1) 33 Image 4
367 For then if I come with a due preparation, it is, as if I received from Christ himself, For then if I come with a due preparation, it is, as if I received from christ himself, p-acp av cs pns11 vvb p-acp dt j-jn n1, pn31 vbz, c-acp cs pns11 vvd p-acp np1 px31, (3) text (DIV1) 33 Image 4
368 and as if he still pronounced the same words to me, as he did to the Apostles at the institution. and as if he still pronounced the same words to me, as he did to the Apostles At the Institution. cc c-acp cs pns31 av vvd dt d n2 p-acp pno11, c-acp pns31 vdd p-acp dt n2 p-acp dt n1. (3) text (DIV1) 33 Image 4
369 Now can we have too great, too full an assurance of the favour of God, of the pardon of our sins, of our living for ever in the presence of God in the other world! Now can we have too great, too full an assurance of the favour of God, of the pardon of our Sins, of our living for ever in the presence of God in the other world! av vmb pns12 vhi av j, av j dt n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f np1, pp-f dt n1 pp-f po12 n2, pp-f po12 n-vvg p-acp av p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1 p-acp dt j-jn n1! (3) text (DIV1) 33 Image 4
370 God knows, we forfeit our hopes by our gross and scandalous relapses: we lose the favour of God by our presumptuous disobedience; God knows, we forfeit our hope's by our gross and scandalous relapses: we loose the favour of God by our presumptuous disobedience; np1 vvz, pns12 vvb po12 n2 p-acp po12 j cc j n2: pns12 vvb dt n1 pp-f np1 p-acp po12 j n1; (3) text (DIV1) 33 Image 4
371 we miss the sight of heaven by reason of the thick mists of our sins: we miss the sighed of heaven by reason of the thick mists of our Sins: pns12 vvb dt n1 pp-f n1 p-acp n1 pp-f dt j n2 pp-f po12 n2: (3) text (DIV1) 33 Image 4
372 our onely comfort and support is, that God upon our hearty repentance and amendment will be reconciled to us. our only Comfort and support is, that God upon our hearty Repentance and amendment will be reconciled to us. po12 j n1 cc n1 vbz, cst np1 p-acp po12 j n1 cc n1 vmb vbi vvn p-acp pno12. (3) text (DIV1) 33 Image 4
373 Here it is, that we may recover our selves, that God restores us to the joy of his salvation, Here it is, that we may recover our selves, that God restores us to the joy of his salvation, av pn31 vbz, cst pns12 vmb vvi po12 n2, cst np1 vvz pno12 p-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 n1, (3) text (DIV1) 33 Image 4
374 and upholds us with his free Spirit. and upholds us with his free Spirit. cc vvz pno12 p-acp po31 j n1. (3) text (DIV1) 33 Image 4
375 Here it is, that the weary and heavy laden with the burthen of their sins may find rest and peace to their souls. Here it is, that the weary and heavy laden with the burden of their Sins may find rest and peace to their Souls. av pn31 vbz, cst dt j cc j vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f po32 n2 vmb vvi n1 cc n1 p-acp po32 n2. (3) text (DIV1) 33 Image 4
376 Here it is, that Christ not onely commands, but invites us to come; Here it is, that christ not only commands, but invites us to come; av pn31 vbz, cst np1 xx av-j vvz, cc-acp vvz pno12 pc-acp vvi; (3) text (DIV1) 33 Image 4
377 and how can we but accept of such an invitation? so that were the thing wholly arbitrary and indifferent, and how can we but accept of such an invitation? so that were the thing wholly arbitrary and indifferent, cc q-crq vmb pns12 p-acp vvb pp-f d dt n1? av cst vbdr dt n1 av-jn j-jn cc j, (3) text (DIV1) 33 Image 4
378 yet the benefit and advantage is so great, that this should prevail with us to come, and to come often. yet the benefit and advantage is so great, that this should prevail with us to come, and to come often. av dt n1 cc n1 vbz av j, cst d vmd vvi p-acp pno12 pc-acp vvi, cc pc-acp vvi av. (3) text (DIV1) 33 Image 4
379 To draw to a conclusion, with particular reference to this reverend and learned Audience. To draw to a conclusion, with particular Referente to this reverend and learned Audience. pc-acp vvi p-acp dt n1, p-acp j n1 p-acp d j-jn cc j n1. (3) text (DIV1) 34 Image 4
380 If this obligation lies upon all in general, how much more upon us, who have the honour to wait at the Altar, If this obligation lies upon all in general, how much more upon us, who have the honour to wait At the Altar, cs d n1 vvz p-acp d p-acp n1, c-crq d dc p-acp pno12, r-crq vhb dt n1 pc-acp vvi p-acp dt n1, (3) text (DIV1) 34 Image 4
381 and administer in holy things, and upon You, who are designed to the same honour? This was the pious intent of our munificent and glorious Founders and Benefactors, in erecting and endowing these structures, which are the envy and admiration of all foreigners, and administer in holy things, and upon You, who Are designed to the same honour? This was the pious intent of our munificent and glorious Founders and Benefactors, in erecting and endowing these structures, which Are the envy and admiration of all foreigners, cc vvi p-acp j n2, cc p-acp pn22, r-crq vbr vvn p-acp dt d n1? d vbds dt j n1 pp-f po12 j cc j n2 cc n2, p-acp vvg cc vvg d n2, r-crq vbr dt n1 cc n1 pp-f d n2, (3) text (DIV1) 34 Image 4
382 and in providing so liberally for us several ages before we were born; and in providing so liberally for us several ages before we were born; cc p-acp vvg av av-j p-acp pno12 j n2 c-acp pns12 vbdr vvn; (3) text (DIV1) 34 Image 4
383 that being here trained up in severe exercises of piety, and in the studies of sound and usefull learning, we may the better be fitted to do God service in the Church, defend the truth of our religion against all its subtile and malitious opposers, keep up the belief and practice of Christianity in the minds and lives of the people, be a credit to the Countrey and Age we live in, that being Here trained up in severe exercises of piety, and in the studies of found and useful learning, we may the better be fitted to do God service in the Church, defend the truth of our Religion against all its subtle and malicious opposers, keep up the belief and practice of Christianity in the minds and lives of the people, be a credit to the Country and Age we live in, cst vbg av vvn a-acp p-acp j n2 pp-f n1, cc p-acp dt n2 pp-f n1 cc j n1, pns12 vmb dt av-jc vbi vvn pc-acp vdi np1 n1 p-acp dt n1, vvb dt n1 pp-f po12 n1 p-acp d po31 j cc j n2, vvb a-acp dt n1 cc n1 pp-f np1 p-acp dt n2 cc n2 pp-f dt n1, vbb dt n1 p-acp dt n1 cc n1 pns12 vvb p-acp, (3) text (DIV1) 34 Image 4
384 and approve our selves not unworthy of the bounty and maintenance which we so happily enjoy. and approve our selves not unworthy of the bounty and maintenance which we so happily enjoy. cc vvb po12 n2 xx j pp-f dt n1 cc n1 r-crq pns12 av av-j vvi. (3) text (DIV1) 34 Image 4
385 Both God and man expect it from us, that we especially should shew forth an exemplary piety, to which nothing can conduce more, Both God and man expect it from us, that we especially should show forth an exemplary piety, to which nothing can conduce more, av-d np1 cc n1 vvb pn31 p-acp pno12, cst pns12 av-j vmd vvi av dt j n1, p-acp r-crq pix vmb vvi av-dc, (3) text (DIV1) 34 Image 4
386 than a frequent and devout receiving of the Sacrament. than a frequent and devout receiving of the Sacrament. cs dt j cc j n-vvg pp-f dt n1. (3) text (DIV1) 34 Image 4
387 This would take off our minds from idleness and vanity, and confine us more to our selves, This would take off our minds from idleness and vanity, and confine us more to our selves, d vmd vvi a-acp po12 n2 p-acp n1 cc n1, cc vvb pno12 dc p-acp po12 n2, (3) text (DIV1) 34 Image 4
388 and our studies, and make us reflect on the true end of living in a College, and our studies, and make us reflect on the true end of living in a College, cc po12 n2, cc vvb pno12 vvi p-acp dt j n1 pp-f vvg p-acp dt n1, (3) text (DIV1) 34 Image 4
389 and the particular duty of the Priestly sunction. and the particular duty of the Priestly sunction. cc dt j n1 pp-f dt j n1. (3) text (DIV1) 34 Image 4
390 This would confound all the scandalous imputations cast upon the Universities of late by Mr. Hobbs, and his Atheistical Gallants, by the Papists and Fanaticks in their scurrilous libels and Pamphlets, who make it their business to bring a discredit and a disreputation upon us. This would confound all the scandalous imputations cast upon the Universities of late by Mr. Hobbs, and his Atheistical Gallants, by the Papists and Fanatics in their scurrilous libels and Pamphlets, who make it their business to bring a discredit and a disreputation upon us. d vmd vvi d dt j n2 vvn p-acp dt n2 pp-f j p-acp n1 np1, cc po31 j n2-jn, p-acp dt njp2 cc n2-jn p-acp po32 j n2 cc n2, r-crq vvb pn31 po32 n1 pc-acp vvi dt n1 cc dt n1 p-acp pno12. (3) text (DIV1) 34 Image 4
391 We cannot but be sadly sensible of the great contempt that is poured out upon Church-men; We cannot but be sadly sensible of the great contempt that is poured out upon Churchmen; pns12 vmbx p-acp vbi av-j j pp-f dt j n1 cst vbz vvn av p-acp n2; (3) text (DIV1) 34 Image 4
392 and we justly esteem it, as we have highest reason so to do, an infallible mark and proof of the Atheism, of the irreligion, of the debauchery of the age. and we justly esteem it, as we have highest reason so to do, an infallible mark and proof of the Atheism, of the irreligion, of the debauchery of the age. cc pns12 av-j vvb pn31, c-acp pns12 vhb js n1 av pc-acp vdi, dt j n1 cc n1 pp-f dt n1, pp-f dt n1, pp-f dt n1 pp-f dt n1. (3) text (DIV1) 34 Image 4
393 But are we not too too much wanting to our selves? would we retrieve and recover the honour due unto the Priesthood, which seems in a manner forfeited at present? there cannot be a better or more effectual expedient, But Are we not too too much wanting to our selves? would we retrieve and recover the honour due unto the Priesthood, which seems in a manner forfeited At present? there cannot be a better or more effectual expedient, cc-acp vbr pns12 xx av av av-d vvg p-acp po12 n2? vmd pns12 vvi cc vvi dt n1 j-jn p-acp dt n1, r-crq vvz p-acp dt n1 vvn p-acp j? pc-acp vmbx vbi dt jc cc av-dc j j, (3) text (DIV1) 34 Image 4
394 than this, than to make others sensible by our example of this great duty of our Religion, than this, than to make Others sensible by our Exampl of this great duty of our Religion, cs d, cs pc-acp vvi n2-jn j p-acp po12 n1 pp-f d j n1 pp-f po12 n1, (3) text (DIV1) 34 Image 4
395 and of the necessity first, and then of the blessed effects and benefits of frequent communion. and of the necessity First, and then of the blessed effects and benefits of frequent communion. cc pp-f dt n1 ord, cc av pp-f dt j-vvn n2 cc n2 pp-f j n1. (3) text (DIV1) 34 Image 4
396 Such an exemplary strictness would help to re-establish and bring back the true Christian temper and spirit, which are almost lost and shut out of the world. Such an exemplary strictness would help to re-establish and bring back the true Christian temper and Spirit, which Are almost lost and shut out of the world. d dt j n1 vmd vvi p-acp j cc vvi av dt j njp n1 cc n1, r-crq vbr av vvn cc vvn av pp-f dt n1. (3) text (DIV1) 34 Image 4
397 I will not take upon me to prescribe precisely, how often the blessed Sacrament is to be received. I will not take upon me to prescribe precisely, how often the blessed Sacrament is to be received. pns11 vmb xx vvi p-acp pno11 pc-acp vvi av-j, c-crq av dt j-vvn n1 vbz pc-acp vbi vvn. (3) text (DIV1) 35 Image 4
398 Every one is best able to resolve himself in this case. Every one is best able to resolve himself in this case. d pi vbz av-j j pc-acp vvi px31 p-acp d n1. (3) text (DIV1) 35 Image 4
399 The Church of England out of the great care, which she has of the souls of all such, The Church of England out of the great care, which she has of the Souls of all such, dt n1 pp-f np1 av pp-f dt j n1, r-crq pns31 vhz pp-f dt n2 pp-f d d, (3) text (DIV1) 35 Image 4
400 as live within her communion, does oblige them to communicate three times at least in the year, of which Easter to be one; as live within her communion, does oblige them to communicate three times At least in the year, of which Easter to be one; c-acp vvb p-acp po31 n1, vdz vvi pno32 pc-acp vvi crd n2 p-acp ds p-acp dt n1, pp-f r-crq np1 pc-acp vbi crd; (3) text (DIV1) 35 Image 4
401 and this I find expresly determined in a Council held at Agatha, a City in the south of France, under Caesarius, Archbishop of Arles, in the year of Christ 506, with this farther addition, that they who did not comply with this Canon, should not be reputed Christians. and this I find expressly determined in a Council held At Agatha, a city in the south of France, under Caesarius, Archbishop of Arles, in the year of christ 506, with this farther addition, that they who did not comply with this Canon, should not be reputed Christians. cc d pns11 vvb av-j vvn p-acp dt n1 vvn p-acp np1, dt n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, p-acp np1, n1 pp-f np1, p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1 crd, p-acp d jc n1, cst pns32 r-crq vdd xx vvi p-acp d n1, vmd xx vbi vvn np1. (3) text (DIV1) 35 Image 4
402 But this limitation respected secular persons onely, and he is not generously pious, that does but just come up to the bare letter of the Law, which forbids, that it should be longer neglected, But this limitation respected secular Persons only, and he is not generously pious, that does but just come up to the bore Letter of the Law, which forbids, that it should be longer neglected, p-acp d n1 vvd j n2 av-j, cc pns31 vbz xx av-j j, cst vdz p-acp j vvb a-acp p-acp dt j n1 pp-f dt n1, r-crq vvz, cst pn31 vmd vbi av-jc vvn, (3) text (DIV1) 35 Image 4
403 but is supposed to encourage the willing to more frequent approaches. But we are under higher and more indispensable obligations. but is supposed to encourage the willing to more frequent Approaches. But we Are under higher and more indispensable obligations. cc-acp vbz vvn pc-acp vvi dt j p-acp av-dc j n2. cc-acp pns12 vbr p-acp jc cc av-dc j n2. (3) text (DIV1) 35 Image 4
404 The Persons concerned in the late disturbances, and who by their furious preachments helpt to pull down the Hierarchy of the Church, cannot but reflect, one would think, with shame and horrour enough, upon the sad effects of their pretended Reformation: The Persons concerned in the late disturbances, and who by their furious preachments helped to pull down the Hierarchy of the Church, cannot but reflect, one would think, with shame and horror enough, upon the sad effects of their pretended Reformation: dt n2 vvn p-acp dt j n2, cc r-crq p-acp po32 j n2 vvd pc-acp vvi a-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1, vmbx p-acp vvi, pi vmd vvi, p-acp n1 cc n1 av-d, p-acp dt j n2 pp-f po32 j-vvn n1: (3) text (DIV1) 35 Image 4
405 how the giddy people, whom they had insatuated, were broken into many factions and sects, and lost their reason and their religion, and grew enthusiastical and mad. how the giddy people, whom they had insatuated, were broken into many factions and Sects, and lost their reason and their Religion, and grew enthusiastical and mad. c-crq dt j n1, ro-crq pns32 vhd vvn, vbdr vvn p-acp d n2 cc n2, cc vvd po32 n1 cc po32 n1, cc vvd j cc j. (3) text (DIV1) 35 Image 4
406 It is but a sorry excuse to say, that the hand of the Jesuite was in all this: It is but a sorry excuse to say, that the hand of the Jesuit was in all this: pn31 vbz p-acp dt j n1 pc-acp vvi, cst dt n1 pp-f dt np1 vbds p-acp d d: (3) text (DIV1) 35 Image 4
407 for they by their unreasonable schism, and discontent, and factious conventicling, though coloured over with pretensions of godly zeal against the Papists, for they by their unreasonable Schism, and discontent, and factious conventicling, though coloured over with pretensions of godly zeal against the Papists, c-acp pns32 p-acp po32 j n1, cc n-jn, cc j vvg, cs vvn a-acp p-acp n2 pp-f j n1 p-acp dt njp2, (3) text (DIV1) 35 Image 4
408 as at this day, wherein they are playing over the same game, had created unjust prejudices in their minds; as At this day, wherein they Are playing over the same game, had created unjust prejudices in their minds; c-acp p-acp d n1, c-crq pns32 vbr vvg p-acp dt d n1, vhd vvn j n2 p-acp po32 n2; (3) text (DIV1) 35 Image 4
409 had shaken them in their judgments from the established doctrine and service of the Church, and had sitted them to be wrought upon by their subtile artifices, and insinuations. had shaken them in their Judgments from the established Doctrine and service of the Church, and had sitted them to be wrought upon by their subtle artifices, and insinuations. vhd vvn pno32 p-acp po32 n2 p-acp dt j-vvn n1 cc n1 pp-f dt n1, cc vhd vvn pno32 pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp p-acp po32 j fw-la, cc n2. (3) text (DIV1) 35 Image 4
410 What a sensible decay was there of true Christian piety and devotion! the blessed Sacrament being seldom administred. What a sensible decay was there of true Christian piety and devotion! the blessed Sacrament being seldom administered. q-crq dt j n1 vbds a-acp pp-f j np1 n1 cc n1! dt j-vvn n1 vbg av vvn. (3) text (DIV1) 35 Image 4
411 Those Intruders, who called themselves the University of Oxon. from the bloudy and fatal year of 1648, to the King's happy restoration, did not think fit so much as once to celebrate the communion together in this Church, Those Intruders, who called themselves the university of Oxford from the bloody and fatal year of 1648, to the King's happy restoration, did not think fit so much as once to celebrate the communion together in this Church, d n2, r-crq vvd px32 dt n1 pp-f np1 p-acp dt j cc j n1 pp-f crd, p-acp dt n1|vbz j n1, vdd xx vvi j av av-d c-acp a-acp pc-acp vvi dt n1 av p-acp d n1, (3) text (DIV1) 35 Image 4
412 and a publick Sacrament was not seen in several College Chapels during the same space of time. and a public Sacrament was not seen in several College Chapels during the same Molle of time. cc dt j n1 vbds xx vvn p-acp j n1 n2 p-acp dt d n1 pp-f n1. (3) text (DIV1) 35 Image 4
413 This was the holy discipline of those times: This was the holy discipline of those times: d vbds dt j n1 pp-f d n2: (3) text (DIV1) 35 Image 4
414 and indeed men of such divided hearts and interests, having once separated from the Church, soon grew weary of one another's company: and indeed men of such divided hearts and interests, having once separated from the Church, soon grew weary of one another's company: cc av n2 pp-f d j-vvn n2 cc n2, vhg a-acp vvn p-acp dt n1, av vvd j pp-f pi j-jn n1: (3) text (DIV1) 35 Image 4
415 pride, and conceitedness, and passion, had embittered their Spirits; pride, and conceitedness, and passion, had embittered their Spirits; n1, cc n1, cc n1, vhd vvn po32 n2; (3) text (DIV1) 35 Image 4
416 and they would not communicate but in private chambers, and with their own beloved party, refusing to make use of the publick places of worship, which they had usurpt, and were then possessed of. and they would not communicate but in private chambers, and with their own Beloved party, refusing to make use of the public places of worship, which they had usurped, and were then possessed of. cc pns32 vmd xx vvi cc-acp p-acp j n2, cc p-acp po32 d j-vvn n1, vvg pc-acp vvi n1 pp-f dt j n2 pp-f n1, r-crq pns32 vhd vvn, cc vbdr av vvn pp-f. (3) text (DIV1) 35 Image 4
417 How much does it concern us to have a better and greater esteem of these venerable and holy mysteries, How much does it concern us to have a better and greater esteem of these venerable and holy Mysteres, c-crq d vdz pn31 vvi pno12 pc-acp vhi dt jc cc jc n1 pp-f d j cc j n2, (3) text (DIV1) 35 Image 4
418 and accordingly how ought we to take care, that our approaches be frequent, and that we make all due and necessary preparation! and accordingly how ought we to take care, that our Approaches be frequent, and that we make all due and necessary preparation! cc av-vvg uh-crq vmd pns12 pc-acp vvi n1, cst po12 n2 vbb j, cc cst pns12 vvb d j-jn cc j n1! (3) text (DIV1) 35 Image 4
419 otherwise we eat and drink damnation, not considering the Lord's body. If we believe, that we ought not to come to the Sacrament without due preparation, otherwise we eat and drink damnation, not considering the Lord's body. If we believe, that we ought not to come to the Sacrament without due preparation, av pns12 vvb cc vvi n1, xx vvg dt ng1 n1. cs pns12 vvb, cst pns12 vmd xx pc-acp vvi p-acp dt n1 p-acp j-jn n1, (3) text (DIV1) 35 Image 4
420 why do we not prepare our selves? why are we not in a continued readiness? If we do at any time forbear, let it not proceed from supine negligence, or slighting; why do we not prepare our selves? why Are we not in a continued readiness? If we do At any time forbear, let it not proceed from supine negligence, or slighting; q-crq vdb pns12 xx vvi po12 n2? q-crq vbr pns12 xx p-acp dt j-vvn n1? cs pns12 vdb p-acp d n1 vvb, vvb pn31 xx vvi p-acp n1 n1, cc vvg; (3) text (DIV1) 35 Image 4
421 or from a false and deceitfull colour and pretension of our unworthiness, but out of reverence and humility, or from a false and deceitful colour and pretension of our unworthiness, but out of Reverence and humility, cc p-acp dt j cc j n1 cc n1 pp-f po12 n1, cc-acp av pp-f n1 cc n1, (3) text (DIV1) 35 Image 4
422 and that we may come with greater measures and degrees of repentance and devotion. and that we may come with greater measures and Degrees of Repentance and devotion. cc cst pns12 vmb vvi p-acp jc n2 cc n2 pp-f n1 cc n1. (3) text (DIV1) 35 Image 4
423 For where there is an heart inflamed with the love of God and Christ, where there is purity and innocence of life, where there is a zeal to promote the glory of God, For where there is an heart inflamed with the love of God and christ, where there is purity and innocence of life, where there is a zeal to promote the glory of God, p-acp c-crq pc-acp vbz dt n1 vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1 cc np1, c-crq pc-acp vbz n1 cc n1 pp-f n1, c-crq pc-acp vbz dt n1 pc-acp vvi dt n1 pp-f np1, (3) text (DIV1) 35 Image 4
424 and the good of others, where there is a hearty sorrow for sins past, and a serious resolution and endea••ur of pleasing God for the time to come, by an entire obedience to his commands, and the good of Others, where there is a hearty sorrow for Sins past, and a serious resolution and endea••ur of pleasing God for the time to come, by an entire Obedience to his commands, cc dt j pp-f n2-jn, c-crq pc-acp vbz dt j n1 p-acp n2 j, cc dt j n1 cc n1 pp-f j-vvg np1 p-acp dt n1 pc-acp vvi, p-acp dt j n1 p-acp po31 n2, (3) text (DIV1) 35 Image 4
425 and where there is not the least indulgence or continuance in any known sin; where there are these qualifications, there cannot be any just scruple. and where there is not the least indulgence or Continuance in any known since; where there Are these qualifications, there cannot be any just scruple. cc c-crq pc-acp vbz xx dt ds n1 cc n1 p-acp d j-vvn n1; c-crq a-acp vbr d n2, a-acp vmbx vbi d j n1. (3) text (DIV1) 35 Image 4
426 I shall conclude therefore with that excellent and well known advice of St. Ambrose, Accipe quotidie, quod quotidie tibi prosit: I shall conclude Therefore with that excellent and well known Advice of Saint Ambrose, Receive quotidie, quod quotidie tibi prosit: pns11 vmb vvi av p-acp cst j cc av vvn n1 pp-f n1 np1, fw-la fw-la, fw-la fw-la fw-la vvb: (3) text (DIV1) 35 Image 4
427 sic vive, ut quotidie merearis accipere. sic vive, ut quotidie merearis accipere. fw-la fw-la, fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la. (3) text (DIV1) 35 Image 4
428 Receive daily, that which will be of daily, nay of everlasting use and benefit to us: Receive daily, that which will be of daily, nay of everlasting use and benefit to us: vvb av-j, cst r-crq vmb vbi pp-f j, uh-x pp-f j n1 cc n1 p-acp pno12: (3) text (DIV1) 35 Image 4
429 at least, let us so live, that we may be sit to receive every day, that so having here on earth communion with our blessed Saviour in the holy Sacrament by faith, we may hereafter be admitted to an everlasting communion with him in person in the highest heavens. Amen. FINIS. At least, let us so live, that we may be fit to receive every day, that so having Here on earth communion with our blessed Saviour in the holy Sacrament by faith, we may hereafter be admitted to an everlasting communion with him in person in the highest heavens. Amen. FINIS. p-acp ds, vvb pno12 av vvi, cst pns12 vmb vbi j pc-acp vvi d n1, cst av vhg av p-acp n1 n1 p-acp po12 j-vvn n1 p-acp dt j n1 p-acp n1, pns12 vmb av vbi vvn p-acp dt j n1 p-acp pno31 p-acp n1 p-acp dt js n2. uh-n. fw-la. (3) text (DIV1) 35 Image 4

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94 0 Thus did the Emperour Trajan in his discourse with St. Ignatius, for that seems to be the meaning of his words, Sub Pontio Pilato crucifixum dicis: V. 〈 ◊ 〉 Martyrii S. Ignatii, Editionis Usserianae, 〈 ◊ 〉 Simplicius, a Roman Judge of Tarsus, under Diocletian and Maximinian, to Bonifatius, NONLATINALPHABET; V. passionem S. Bonifatii ex Edit. E. Bigotii, p. 319. which seems to me to be a Translation out of the Latine, first publisht at Rome by Holstenius. Arnobius adv. Gentes; lib. 1. Caecilius in Minucius Felix, hominem summo supplicio pro facinore punitum: nempe colunt. See also Lactantius divinar. Institut. lib. 4. cap. 16. Lucian, de morte Peregrini, NONLATINALPHABET — NONLATINALPHABET, as the Wretch blasphemed. The most usual reproach was, Deus vester patibulo affixus est; or, hominem colitis, hominem Palaestinum, crucifixum adoratis pro Deo. Thus did the Emperor Trajan in his discourse with Saint Ignatius, for that seems to be the meaning of his words, Sub Pontio Pilate crucifixum Say: V. 〈 ◊ 〉 Martyr S. Ignatius, Editionis Usserianae, 〈 ◊ 〉 Simplicius, a Roman Judge of Tarsus, under Diocletian and Maximinian, to Bonifatius,; V. passionem S. Bonifatii ex Edit. E. Bigotii, p. 319. which seems to me to be a translation out of the Latin, First published At Room by Holstenius. Arnobius Advantage. Gentes; lib. 1. Caecilius in Minucius Felix, hominem Summo Supplicio Pro facinore punitum: nempe colunt. See also Lactantius divinar. Institute. lib. 4. cap. 16. Lucian, de morte Peregrini, —, as the Wretch blasphemed. The most usual reproach was, Deus vester patibulum affixus est; or, hominem colitis, hominem Palestine, crucifixum Adoratis Pro God av vdd dt n1 np1 p-acp po31 n1 p-acp n1 np1, p-acp cst vvz pc-acp vbi dt n1 pp-f po31 n2, fw-la np1 np1 fw-la fw-la: n1 〈 sy 〉 fw-la np1 np1, fw-la np1, 〈 sy 〉 np1, dt njp n1 pp-f np1, p-acp jp cc np1, p-acp np1,; n1 fw-la fw-la np1 fw-la fw-la. np1 np1, n1 crd r-crq vvz p-acp pno11 pc-acp vbi dt n1 av pp-f dt jp, ord vvn p-acp vvb p-acp np1. np1 fw-la. fw-la; n1. crd np1 p-acp np1 np1, fw-la j fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la: fw-la fw-la. vvb av np1 n1. np1. n1. crd n1. crd np1, fw-fr fw-la np1, —, p-acp dt n1 vvn. dt av-ds j n1 vbds, fw-la fw-fr fw-la fw-la fw-la; cc, fw-la fw-la, fw-la np1, fw-la fw-la fw-la np1
95 0 Thus Eusebius says of the Emperour Constantine, de vita ipsius, lib. 3. cap. 1. NONLATINALPHABET. And in his Oration, de laudibus Constantini, NONLATINALPHABET. cap. 9. p. 6•8. Ex Edit. Valesii. Thus Eusebius Says of the Emperor Constantine, de vita Himself, lib. 3. cap. 1.. And in his Oration, de laudibus Constantine,. cap. 9. p. 6•8. Ex Edit. Valesii. av np1 vvz pp-f dt n1 np1, fw-fr fw-la fw-la, n1. crd n1. crd. cc p-acp po31 n1, fw-fr fw-la np1,. n1. crd n1 n1. fw-la fw-la. np1.
95 1 V. Euseb. de vita Constantini, lib. 1. c. 31. V. Eusebius de vita Constantine, lib. 1. c. 31. n1 np1 fw-fr fw-la np1, n1. crd sy. crd
96 0 Cap. 21. NONLATINALPHABET — NONLATINALPHABET. S. Hieronymus ad L••tam, Ep. 7. Vexilla militum crucis insignia sunt, Regum purpuras & ardentes diadematum gemmas patibuli salutaris pictura condecorat. Cap. 21. —. S. Hieronymus ad L••tam, Epistle 7. Vexilla militum crucis insignia sunt, Regum purpuras & ardentes diadematum gemmas patibuli Salutaris pictura condecorat. np1 crd —. np1 np1 fw-la fw-la, np1 crd np1 fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la, fw-la fw-la cc fw-la fw-la n2 fw-la fw-la fw-la j.
138 0 For that NONLATINALPHABET is in the writings of the new Testament, sometimes the same with NONLATINALPHABET, is fully and clearly proved by the excellent Dr. Hammond, in his Annot. on Act. 1.13. For that is in the writings of the new Testament, sometime the same with, is Fully and clearly proved by the excellent Dr. Hammond, in his Annot on Act. 1.13. p-acp d vbz p-acp dt n2 pp-f dt j n1, av dt d p-acp, vbz av-j cc av-j vvn p-acp dt j n1 np1, p-acp po31 np1 p-acp n1 crd.
142 0 Mark 14.15. Luke 22.12. Mark 14.15. Luke 22.12. vvb crd. np1 crd.
142 1 V. Eurychii Patriarchae Alexandrini Annales, part. 1. pag. 322. Josephum Aegyptium in codice Arabico Conciliorum titulo Canonum Apostolicorum, Librum Constitutionum Syriacarum Ecclesiae Maroniticae, à Davide Archiepiscopo ante sexcentos annos, Arabicè scriptum apud Abrahamum Ecchellensem, de Origine Nominis Papae, p. 225. Romae 40. 1••. Et Petrum D D. Basilii & Gregorii fratrem, Episcopum Sebastes in opere Arabicè translato, quod inscribitur NONLATINALPHABET Liber Demonstrationis, apud eundem p. 236. Sancti Jacobi Liturgiam, in 2. vol. Bibliothecae Patr. editionis Parisiensis NONLATINALPHABET, p. 15. Geographiam Nubiensem climate 3. parte 5. p. 113. Claudium Regem Aethiopiae in confessione sidei, ab eruditissimo viro D. Ludolfo editâ, num. 4. Epiphanium de ponderibus, sect. 14 ubi de Hadr ano Imperatore dicit, quod itinere suscepto sanitatis causà, Aegyptum & Palaestinam petiit, Hierosolyma lustrandi cupidus, ubi nihil serè relictum erat, NONLATINALPHABET. Joannem Damascenum de fide orthodoxa, l. 4. c. 14. Joannis Pho•• … NONLATINALPHABET, &c. pag. 20. V. Eurychii Patriarchae Alexandrian Annals, part. 1. page. 322. Josephum Aegyptium in codice Arabia Conciliorum Titulo Canons Apostolicorum, Librum Constitutionum Syriacarum Ecclesiae Maroniticae, à David Archbishop ante sexcentos annos, Arabicè Scriptum apud Abrahamum Ecchellensem, de Origine Nominis Pope, p. 225. Rome 40. 1••. Et Peter WORSER D. Basilii & Gregory fratrem, Bishop Sebastes in Opere Arabicè Translators, quod inscribitur Liber Demonstrationis, apud eundem p. 236. Sancti Jacobi Liturgiam, in 2. vol. Bibliothecae Patron editionis Parisiensis, p. 15. Geographiam Nubiensem climate 3. part 5. p. 113. Claudium Regem Aethiopiae in Confessi sidei, ab eruditissimo viro D. Ludolfo editâ, num. 4. Epiphanium de ponderibus, sect. 14 ubi de Hadr ano Imperator dicit, quod itinere suscepto sanitatis causà, Egyptum & Palaestinam petiit, Hierosolyma lustrandi cupidus, ubi nihil serè relictum erat,. Joannem Damascus de fide Orthodox, l. 4. c. 14. Johns Pho•• …, etc. page. 20. n1 np1 np1 np1 np1, n1. crd n1. crd fw-la fw-la p-acp fw-la np1 np1 fw-la np1 np1, fw-la fw-la fw-la np1 fw-la, fw-fr np1 np1 fw-la fw-es fw-la, fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la np1, fw-fr fw-la fw-la fw-la, n1 crd np1 crd. n1. fw-fr np1 sy n1 np1 cc np1 fw-la, fw-la np1 p-acp fw-la fw-la n1, fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la, fw-la fw-la n1 crd fw-la np1 fw-la, p-acp crd n1 np1 np1 fw-la np1, n1 crd np1 np1 n1 crd n1 crd n1 crd np1 fw-la fw-la p-acp n1 fw-la, fw-la fw-la fw-la np1 np1 fw-la, fw-la. crd np1 fw-fr fw-la, n1. crd fw-la fw-la np1 fw-la np1 fw-la, fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la, fw-la cc fw-la fw-la, np1 fw-la fw-la, fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la,. np1 np1 fw-fr fw-la fw-la, n1 crd sy. crd np1 np1 …, av n1. crd
142 2 Mr. Gregory in his Observations upon some passages of Scripture, p. 9. Mr. Gregory in his Observations upon Some passages of Scripture, p. 9. n1 np1 p-acp po31 n2 p-acp d n2 pp-f n1, n1 crd
148 0 NONLATINALPHABET. Act. 2.1. NONLATINALPHABET. Act. 2.44. NONLATINALPHABET. Cor. 11.20. . Act. 2.1.. Act. 2.44.. Cor. 11.20. . n1 crd.. n1 crd.. np1 crd.
168 0 V. inscriptionem apud Onuphrium Pauvinium in commentario in •astos ad annum DCCCLIII. V. inscriptionem apud Onuphrium Pauvinium in Commentary in •astos ad annum DCCCLIII. n1 fw-la fw-la fw-la np1 p-acp fw-la p-acp fw-la fw-la fw-la crd.
168 1 Epist. l. 10. ep. ••. Epistle l. 10. Epistle. ••. np1 n1 crd n1. ••.
197 0 Contra Psychicos. cap. 14. Contra Psychicos. cap. 14. np1 fw-la. n1. crd
198 0 S. Cyprian Epist. 58. Edit. Oxon. Plebi Thibari consistenti, milites Christi, considerantes iccirco se quotidie calicem sanguinis Christi bibere, ut possint ipsi propter Christum sanguinem fundere. p. 120. De oratione Dominica, Eucharistiam quotidie ad cibam salutis accipere. p. 147. S. Cyprian Epistle 58. Edit. Oxford People Thibari consistenti, Militias Christ, considerantes Ichiri se quotidie calicem Blood Christ bibere, ut possint ipsi propter Christ sanguinem Fundere. p. 120. De oration Dominica, Eucharistiam quotidie ad cibam Salutis accipere. p. 147. np1 jp np1 crd n1. np1 np1 np1 fw-la, n2 fw-la, n2 fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la, fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la np1 fw-la n1. n1 crd fw-fr n1 np1, fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la. n1 crd
199 0 Epist. 54. Edit. Rigatlianae quae est Epist. 57. Edit. Oxon. p. 118. He had said before, p. 117. ut quos excitamus & hortamur ad praelium non inermes & nudos relinquamus, sed protectione sanguinis & corporis Christi muniamus: & cum ad hoc fiat Eucharistia, ut possit accipientibus esse tutela, quos tutos esse contra adversarium voluimus, munimento Dominicae saturitatis armemus. Epistle 54. Edit. Rigatlianae Quae est Epistle 57. Edit. Oxford p. 118. He had said before, p. 117. ut quos excitamus & hortamur ad Praelium non inermes & Nudos relinquamus, sed protection Blood & corporis Christ muniamus: & cum ad hoc fiat Eucharistia, ut possit accipientibus esse Tutela, quos tutos esse contra adversarium voluimus, munimento Dominicae saturitatis armemus. np1 crd n1. np1 fw-la fw-la np1 crd n1. np1 n1 crd pns31 vhd vvn a-acp, n1 crd fw-la fw-la fw-la cc fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la n2 cc fw-la fw-la, fw-la n1 fw-la cc fw-la fw-la fw-la: cc fw-la fw-la fw-la n1 np1, fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la, fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la, fw-la np1 fw-la fw-la.
204 0 S. Basil. ad Caesariam Patriciam, epist. 289. NONLATINALPHABET. S. Basil. ad Caesarea Patriciam, Epistle. 289.. np1 np1 fw-la np1 fw-la, vvn. crd.
401 0 Ca••• 18. Seculares, qui Natale Domini, Pascha & Pentecosten non communicaverint, Catholici non credantur, nec inter Catholicos habeantur. Ca••• 18. Seculares, qui Natale Domini, Pascha & Pentecost non communicaverint, Catholici non credantur, nec inter Catholicos habeantur. np1 crd np1, fw-la np1 fw-la, np1 cc np1 fw-fr fw-la, fw-la fw-fr fw-la, fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la.
426 0 De Sacramentis, lib. 5. cap. 4. De Sacramentis, lib. 5. cap. 4. fw-fr np1, n1. crd n1. crd