A sermon preached on the fourth Sunday in Lent, in the Cathedral Church of Norwich wherein is represented the great sin and danger of neglecting the Holy Communion / by W. Smyth, D.D. ...
and the Prayers that we have joyn'd in, to beg for Abstinence at this time, cannot be admitted as competent Arguments to us, to attend the Discipline of the Lent Fast:
and the Prayers that we have joined in, to beg for Abstinence At this time, cannot be admitted as competent Arguments to us, to attend the Discipline of the Lent Fast:
Yet surely the reason of the thing, that is, how Fasting in it self, may in several respects, be made advantageous to the Souls of men, might make us afraid to decline, much more to despise, this Office of Religion.
Yet surely the reason of the thing, that is, how Fasting in it self, may in several respects, be made advantageous to the Souls of men, might make us afraid to decline, much more to despise, this Office of Religion.
That which I at first propounded to my self to endeavour at this time, was to prepare you for the Holy Sacrament you will shortly be invited to, it being one principal reason,
That which I At First propounded to my self to endeavour At this time, was to prepare you for the Holy Sacrament you will shortly be invited to, it being one principal reason,
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why the Ancients practised and press'd the Observance of this Solemn Fast, that men might the better prepare themselves for this great Ordinance, at the great and Solemn Feast of Easter; And for that reason it was commonly called the Paschal, or Easter Fast.
why the Ancients practised and pressed the Observance of this Solemn Fast, that men might the better prepare themselves for this great Ordinance, At the great and Solemn Feast of Easter; And for that reason it was commonly called the Paschal, or Easter Fast.
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But while I was limiting my thoughts to that subject, I was discouraged with fears that in a great measure I should lose my labour, considering that this Sacrament it self is almost as generally neglected,
But while I was limiting my thoughts to that Subject, I was discouraged with fears that in a great measure I should loose my labour, considering that this Sacrament it self is almost as generally neglected,
as usually it hath been, either by making Observations upon the Occasion which our Saviour took for its Institution, from the Jews Posteoelium, or by wearying you with an accumulated collection of the advanced expressions of the Fathers, concerning its worth and excellency;
as usually it hath been, either by making Observations upon the Occasion which our Saviour took for its Institution, from the jews Posteoelium, or by wearying you with an accumulated collection of the advanced expressions of the Father's, Concerning its worth and excellency;
This I find no proof of in the Ancient writings, because the necessity of it was always so presum'd to be understood by every man that bore the name of Christian, that they might have been suspected to have thrown away their Bibles,
This I find no proof of in the Ancient writings, Because the necessity of it was always so presumed to be understood by every man that boar the name of Christian, that they might have been suspected to have thrown away their Bibles,
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This therefore is my Design at present (so far as my present Office, and the short time for it, will allow me) to bring mens minds into a better temper, to fetch home the scatter'd parties, that do run away from Christ's fold,
This Therefore is my Design At present (so Far as my present Office, and the short time for it, will allow me) to bring men's minds into a better temper, to fetch home the scattered parties, that do run away from Christ's fold,
and to perswade them to that whereby they are especially distinguishable from Jews and Pagans. And all this I shall attempt to do by my mention'd method:
and to persuade them to that whereby they Are especially distinguishable from jews and Pagans. And all this I shall attempt to do by my mentioned method:
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and convincingly prove, that every Christian is absolutely and indispensably bound upon the hazzard of his Souls eternal loss, customarily to receive the Sacrament of our Lords Body and Bloud.
and convincingly prove, that every Christian is absolutely and indispensably bound upon the hazard of his Souls Eternal loss, customarily to receive the Sacrament of our lords Body and Blood.
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First, the Receiving the Holy Sacrament is absolutely necessary to Salvation, necessitate praecepti, that is, it is an express command of Christ: Hespake imperatively, in the Institution, (NONLATINALPHABET) do this. 'Tis my will, my Injunction.
First, the Receiving the Holy Sacrament is absolutely necessary to Salvation, necessitate Precepts, that is, it is an express command of christ: Hespake imperatively, in the Institution, () do this. It's my will, my Injunction.
and manifests a greater regard to his Person, than can be expressed in other preceptive cases, where our duty was prescribed before by Natural Religion and the reason of the thing.
and manifests a greater regard to his Person, than can be expressed in other preceptive cases, where our duty was prescribed before by Natural Religion and the reason of the thing.
And now I advise you to consider, what you will answer to those expressions of the holy Jesus, when he so solemnly made the keeping of his Commandments, ( Joh. 14. 15.) the great Test of our love to him:
And now I Advice you to Consider, what you will answer to those expressions of the holy jesus, when he so solemnly made the keeping of his commandments, (John 14. 15.) the great Test of our love to him:
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and that which is more peculiarly his, as 'tis of his proper Institution, and by his own Soveraign appointment? What? can you think that some one or more of other Christian duties can expiate for the neglect of this, that is equally as necessary? or shall much hearing,
and that which is more peculiarly his, as it's of his proper Institution, and by his own Sovereign appointment? What? can you think that Some one or more of other Christian duties can expiate for the neglect of this, that is equally as necessary? or shall much hearing,
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Why do you make Conscience of any other Commandment, or think your selves oblig'd to any other service of God? why don't you hope to go to Heaven with Blasphemy in your mouths, with bloud and Rapine in your hands? or why can't you dispense with hypocrisie, intemperance, unchastity, disloyalty,
Why do you make Conscience of any other Commandment, or think your selves obliged to any other service of God? why don't you hope to go to Heaven with Blasphemy in your mouths, with blood and Rapine in your hands? or why can't you dispense with hypocrisy, intemperance, unchastity, disloyalty,
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or even with impenitency it self (so far as you think your selves to be concerned in Gods Laws to the contrary) as well as when you wilfully live in the breach of the express command of God, in the case of the Communion.
or even with impenitency it self (so Far as you think your selves to be concerned in God's Laws to the contrary) as well as when you wilfully live in the breach of the express command of God, in the case of the Communion.
but that which is intire and universal? No it is certain, that no Soul can be said to be truly acted by a right principle of the Love and fear of God to do his duty,
but that which is entire and universal? No it is certain, that no Soul can be said to be truly acted by a right principle of the Love and Fear of God to do his duty,
The sum of this Argument is, that to receive the Lord's Supper, is the matter of an Evangelical precept, of a special Law of Jesus: and therefore necessary and indispensable.
The sum of this Argument is, that to receive the Lord's Supper, is the matter of an Evangelical precept, of a special Law of jesus: and Therefore necessary and indispensable.
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Secondly, The receiving this Holy Sacrament, is necessary, necessitate medii: that is, as a means without which we cannot reasonably expect Gods blessing upon our other Christian performances and endeavours.
Secondly, The receiving this Holy Sacrament, is necessary, necessitate medii: that is, as a means without which we cannot reasonably expect God's blessing upon our other Christian performances and endeavours.
For whatever means God hath appointed for a Blessing, (be they what he pleaseth) it is necessary, (where Providence hath not put a Bar) that they should be used for it;
For whatever means God hath appointed for a Blessing, (be they what he Pleases) it is necessary, (where Providence hath not put a Bar) that they should be used for it;
Indeed to hope for it in an extraordinary way without the use of that means which is ordinarily appointed, is an affront put upon the Wisdom and Authority of God.
Indeed to hope for it in an extraordinary Way without the use of that means which is ordinarily appointed, is an affront put upon the Wisdom and authority of God.
And to expect it by substituting one means of that blessing for another, is as unreasonable as if one should think to reap the benefits of prayer which he neglects, by reading or hearing.
And to expect it by substituting one means of that blessing for Another, is as unreasonable as if one should think to reap the benefits of prayer which he neglects, by reading or hearing.
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I suppose we all grant that the Holy Communion hath its peculiar operation, and contributes something in a way proper to it self towards the life of God in us.
I suppose we all grant that the Holy Communion hath its peculiar operation, and contributes something in a Way proper to it self towards the life of God in us.
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And can we imagine that these expressions do not imply that there is some Blessing and Grace conferred upon the Worthy Receiver that is peculiarly an effect of the Holy Sacrament? The spiritual benefits of Receiving were indeed obtained for us at Gods hand by that one alsufficient Sacrifice of our Lords Body and Bloud upon the Cross:
And can we imagine that these expressions do not imply that there is Some Blessing and Grace conferred upon the Worthy Receiver that is peculiarly an Effect of the Holy Sacrament? The spiritual benefits of Receiving were indeed obtained for us At God's hand by that one All-sufficient Sacrifice of our lords Body and Blood upon the Cross:
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But he that neglecteth one of the means of Grace, especially if it be the greatest, has no reason to expect the concurrence of Gods blessing with his use of the rest.
But he that neglecteth one of the means of Grace, especially if it be the greatest, has no reason to expect the concurrence of God's blessing with his use of the rest.
We are agreed with those that occasioned the Sacraments once general neglect, and of the too frequent dis-use of it now, that the Grace and Blessing of Spiritual knowledge is communicated by means appointed.
We Are agreed with those that occasioned the Sacraments once general neglect, and of the too frequent disuse of it now, that the Grace and Blessing of Spiritual knowledge is communicated by means appointed.
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or value of the blessing to themselves) take a journey of a few steps, to the place where Gods Minister stands ready in Gods Name to tender the means of that blessing to them.
or valve of the blessing to themselves) take a journey of a few steps, to the place where God's Minister Stands ready in God's Name to tender the means of that blessing to them.
But then the wonder is still encreased, when it is considered, that though their beloved Guides have by their peculiar mode of Preaching, perpetually accustom'd them to the Notions, of getting Christ, laying hold on Him, applying Him,
But then the wonder is still increased, when it is considered, that though their Beloved Guides have by their peculiar mode of Preaching, perpetually accustomed them to the Notions, of getting christ, laying hold on Him, applying Him,
and should not as customarily be pressing them to that Sacred Ordinance, concerning which those their expressions may be much more properly used, that is, where they may undoubtedly have the readiest access to him,
and should not as customarily be pressing them to that Sacred Ordinance, Concerning which those their expressions may be much more properly used, that is, where they may undoubtedly have the Readiest access to him,
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and the nearest Communion with him, or as our Church assures us, where they may dwell in Christ and Christ in them, they may be one with Christ, and Christ with them.
and the nearest Communion with him, or as our Church assures us, where they may dwell in christ and christ in them, they may be one with christ, and christ with them.
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when he ply'd them with those uncertain expressions of their Duty. And the people might have understood, how they should have reasonably answered such exhortations.
when he plied them with those uncertain expressions of their Duty. And the people might have understood, how they should have reasonably answered such exhortations.
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And further, this would have helped us to know, how to manage our dying people, who (by being accustom'd to that mode of Preaching) instead of desiring the sacred Office of the Church, that is, of making Confessions of their Faith, of requiring the Churches wise Expedient to cure their wounded Consciences,
And further, this would have helped us to know, how to manage our dying people, who (by being accustomed to that mode of Preaching) instead of desiring the sacred Office of the Church, that is, of making Confessions of their Faith, of requiring the Churches wise Expedient to cure their wounded Consciences,
and their good meaning had been abused) crying out for Christ, or are using such kind of words, to express their desires of having and enjoying his Person.
and their good meaning had been abused) crying out for christ, or Are using such kind of words, to express their Desires of having and enjoying his Person.
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Could we have made them sensible, that what they complain'd for, they might have attain'd in the Holy Sacrament, answerable to the very terms of their complaint, which hath been always adjudged the proper (Viaticum) provision for a Christians journey into another world;
Could we have made them sensible, that what they complained for, they might have attained in the Holy Sacrament, answerable to the very terms of their complaint, which hath been always adjudged the proper (Viaticum) provision for a Christians journey into Another world;
and an interest in his Redemption, and the blessings of the New Covenant, by their endeavouring to perform the Conditions of it, it had been tolerable.
and an Interest in his Redemption, and the blessings of the New Covenant, by their endeavouring to perform the Conditions of it, it had been tolerable.
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and performing such Conditions in which they were more like to fail, than in their Applying or Relying upon Christ? But that would not have served their turn.
and performing such Conditions in which they were more like to fail, than in their Applying or Relying upon christ? But that would not have served their turn.
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how men of common sense, and that have the Bible before them, should ever come to entertain so gross a mistake in the common Notion of the Christian Religion, and of the Sacrament particularly.
how men of Common sense, and that have the bible before them, should ever come to entertain so gross a mistake in the Common Notion of the Christian Religion, and of the Sacrament particularly.
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It's known, that in the days of the late Rebellion, some of those men that had Usurped Cures, did not administer the Sacrament of the Lord's Supper at all, during the years they possessed their Invasions:
It's known, that in the days of the late Rebellion, Some of those men that had Usurped Cures, did not administer the Sacrament of the Lord's Supper At all, during the Years they possessed their Invasions:
and then they so forestall'd it with such frightful notions, that the people (as too many of them still continue to do) instead of coming to it as a Feast of Joy,
and then they so forestalled it with such frightful notions, that the people (as too many of them still continue to do) instead of coming to it as a Feast of Joy,
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But with what Integrity could these men create such an extreme niceness and fear in the poor peoples minds, about that severe word (NONLATINALPHABET) Judgment or damnation, (upon which they founded their formidable positions) as when St. Paul saith (1 Cor. 11. 29.) He that eateth and drinketh unworthily, eateth and drinketh damnation to himself:
But with what Integrity could these men create such an extreme niceness and Fear in the poor peoples minds, about that severe word () Judgement or damnation, (upon which they founded their formidable positions) as when Saint Paul Says (1 Cor. 11. 29.) He that Eateth and Drinketh unworthily, Eateth and Drinketh damnation to himself:
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and yet must the same word and danger be so represented as to dispense with the same men, in cases of the grossest disloyalty to Authority? If this be not Juggling with the Sacred Texts, I desire to know what is.
and yet must the same word and danger be so represented as to dispense with the same men, in cases of the Grossest disloyalty to authority? If this be not Juggling with the Sacred Texts, I desire to know what is.
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Now having discovered how the poor people in many places came to lose the true esteem of this Sacred Institution of Christ: The sum is, that if our Lord hath appointed the Sacrament, to be a means of Grace and Blessing;
Now having discovered how the poor people in many places Come to loose the true esteem of this Sacred Institution of christ: The sum is, that if our Lord hath appointed the Sacrament, to be a means of Grace and Blessing;
and that the benefits of his death and passion are there exhibited and communicated, with what Conscience or safety to your Souls, can you turn your backs upon it, would be seriously considered. This the second.
and that the benefits of his death and passion Are there exhibited and communicated, with what Conscience or safety to your Souls, can you turn your backs upon it, would be seriously considered. This the second.
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Necessitate gratitudinis, that is, it is necessary to Receive the Sacrament, because it is necessary to be thankful for the death of Christ, and the benefits of it.
Necessitate gratitudinis, that is, it is necessary to Receive the Sacrament, Because it is necessary to be thankful for the death of christ, and the benefits of it.
so for the full discharge of our duty of shewing the Lords death till his coming again, (as St. Paul expresseth it, 1 Cor. 11. 25.) this Sacrament was especially enjoyned.
so for the full discharge of our duty of showing the lords death till his coming again, (as Saint Paul Expresses it, 1 Cor. 11. 25.) this Sacrament was especially enjoined.
that is a Sacrifice of Praise and acknowledgment, to be perpetually offer'd up to God for all the mercies, which the one real and great Sacrifice of Christs bloud obtained for us.
that is a Sacrifice of Praise and acknowledgment, to be perpetually offered up to God for all the Mercies, which the one real and great Sacrifice of Christ blood obtained for us.
And for that end did our Saviour then constitute and appoint it, when he so solemnly and (I may say so) passionately enjoyn'd a This do (NONLATINALPHABET) in remembrance of me.
And for that end did our Saviour then constitute and appoint it, when he so solemnly and (I may say so) passionately enjoined a This do () in remembrance of me.
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as we might not before prescribe to him the means of his Grace and Blessing, so neither here must we prescribe to him the methods of our thankfulness and acknowledgment.
as we might not before prescribe to him the means of his Grace and Blessing, so neither Here must we prescribe to him the methods of our thankfulness and acknowledgment.
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For they are to understand, that such gratulatory Offices as those, are so far from expiating or commuting for the omission of the doing it, in the way that Christ hath specially appointed, that (how good soever those offices may be in themselves,
For they Are to understand, that such gratulatory Offices as those, Are so Far from expiating or commuting for the omission of the doing it, in the Way that christ hath specially appointed, that (how good soever those Offices may be in themselves,
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But then the wonder is, that in the croud of the unthankful on this account, there should be so many of them, who in a nicer concern for Religion, should clamour for a pattern in the Mount, (as they use to phrase it) in the regulation of the Publick Worship,
But then the wonder is, that in the crowd of the unthankful on this account, there should be so many of them, who in a Nicer concern for Religion, should clamour for a pattern in the Mount, (as they use to phrase it) in the regulation of the Public Worship,
and that can out of a tender Conscience, question an innocent commanded Rite or Circumstance, because it came not from the Mount, that is, from an immediate Divine Ordination;
and that can out of a tender Conscience, question an innocent commanded Rite or Circumstance, Because it Come not from the Mount, that is, from an immediate Divine Ordination;
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and yet can dispense with the most substantial part of God's Worship, though it be appointed and enjoyn'd by the special order and institution of Christ himself.
and yet can dispense with the most substantial part of God's Worship, though it be appointed and enjoined by the special order and Institution of christ himself.
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when he said Do it (NONLATINALPHABET) in remembrance of me: and it will be found to intimate these following motives, to engage men to the constant Receiving it, in that respect.
when he said Do it () in remembrance of me: and it will be found to intimate these following motives, to engage men to the constant Receiving it, in that respect.
First, in remembrance of me, is, as if Christ should say, (supposing him in his invitation to it, to have a respect to his death and passion, that were yet to come,
First, in remembrance of me, is, as if christ should say, (supposing him in his invitation to it, to have a respect to his death and passion, that were yet to come,
as undoubtedly he must be presumed to have) can you have any consideration of what I have suffered for you, at the hands of God and man? can you remember the bitterness of my Agony, the shame and sharpness of my death? have you ever heard of my heavy complaint, that my Soul was sorrowful even unto death:
as undoubtedly he must be presumed to have) can you have any consideration of what I have suffered for you, At the hands of God and man? can you Remember the bitterness of my Agony, the shame and sharpness of my death? have you ever herd of my heavy complaint, that my Soul was sorrowful even unto death:
why hast thou forsaken me? Have you any sense of the insolent reproaches, the contumelious usage, the bussetings and scourgings, the shame and the pain of the Cross which for your sake I endured? and then can you think, there is not in all this enough to oblige you to attend to my passionate request, to do this in remembrance of me, in respect of my Sufferings?
why hast thou forsaken me? Have you any sense of the insolent Reproaches, the contumelious usage, the bussetings and scourgings, the shame and the pain of the Cross which for your sake I endured? and then can you think, there is not in all this enough to oblige you to attend to my passionate request, to do this in remembrance of me, in respect of my Sufferings?
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and reconciliation, with an offended and a displeased God? Is not all the hope of the forgiveness of your sins, founded upon it? are not the mercies of the Covenant obtain'd,
and reconciliation, with an offended and a displeased God? Is not all the hope of the forgiveness of your Sins, founded upon it? Are not the Mercies of the Covenant obtained,
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and seal'd by it? Is it not by the vertue of my death, that I am made unto you, Wisdom and Righteousness, Sanctification and Redemption, ( 1 Cor. 1. 30.) and can you now pretend to have any value for those mercies,
and sealed by it? Is it not by the virtue of my death, that I am made unto you, Wisdom and Righteousness, Sanctification and Redemption, (1 Cor. 1. 30.) and can you now pretend to have any valve for those Mercies,
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or any estimation of my death, that so dearly purchased them, if when I call upon you to do this in remembrance of me, and gratefully to shew that death of mine, you refuse or neglect it? But thirdly,
or any estimation of my death, that so dearly purchased them, if when I call upon you to do this in remembrance of me, and gratefully to show that death of mine, you refuse or neglect it? But Thirdly,
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if it makes not his Character, that can refuse or neglect that Office, whereby he is thus kindly called upon, to do This in remembrance of such a Saviour. This is my Third Argument.
if it makes not his Character, that can refuse or neglect that Office, whereby he is thus kindly called upon, to do This in remembrance of such a Saviour. This is my Third Argument.
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The Fourth Argument, by which every Christian may be fully confirm'd in the truth of the three former, which I have deduced directly from Scripture to prove the absolute necessity of receiving the Holy Sacrament, is from an obligation, that no Christian ought wilfully to depart from the declared Judgment and Practice of the Universal Church;
The Fourth Argument, by which every Christian may be Fully confirmed in the truth of the three former, which I have deduced directly from Scripture to prove the absolute necessity of receiving the Holy Sacrament, is from an obligation, that no Christian ought wilfully to depart from the declared Judgement and Practice of the Universal Church;
And to evidence, that the constant usage of this holy Office was such, the very Arguments that prove that there was ever any Christianity in the world, do concurrently give testimony to it;
And to evidence, that the constant usage of this holy Office was such, the very Arguments that prove that there was ever any Christianity in the world, do concurrently give testimony to it;
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And that the first Christians did daily receive the Holy Sacrament, we have the Testimonies of St. Jerom, and St. Aug. And therefore when it is said, (Acts 2. 46.) that they were daily with one accord in the Temple;
And that the First Christians did daily receive the Holy Sacrament, we have the Testimonies of Saint Jerome, and Saint Aug. And Therefore when it is said, (Acts 2. 46.) that they were daily with one accord in the Temple;
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And when the Church afterwards thought fit to urge the necessity of receiving it at the three Solemn Feasts (without which they were not to enjoy the name of Catholicks, saith the Eliberine Council) yet it was but,
And when the Church afterwards Thought fit to urge the necessity of receiving it At the three Solemn Feasts (without which they were not to enjoy the name of Catholics, Says the Eliberine Council) yet it was but,
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but a few male-contents, that have nothing to guide them but a presumptuous and an enthusiastick opinion of their own private light? or shall we suspect, that God had so deprived his Church of the promised guidance of his Spirit,
but a few malcontents, that have nothing to guide them but a presumptuous and an enthusiastic opinion of their own private Light? or shall we suspect, that God had so deprived his Church of the promised guidance of his Spirit,
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How? Is that worn and baffled refuge of the non-plus'd and the malicious, reviv'd again upon us? have not the True Professors of this Reformed Church, done, suffered, wrote, sworn, pray'd,
How? Is that worn and baffled refuge of the nonplussed and the malicious, revived again upon us? have not the True Professors of this Reformed Church, done, suffered, wrote, sworn, prayed,
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as the incomparable Arch-Bishop and Martyr challenged them, in his Conference with Fisher. But we are now further to consider, that this Argument is not only to satisfie your Consciences, that by the receiving of this Blessed Sacrament at all, you comply with the Primitive and Universal Church,
as the incomparable Arch-Bishop and Martyr challenged them, in his Conference with Fisher. But we Are now further to Consider, that this Argument is not only to satisfy your Consciences, that by the receiving of this Blessed Sacrament At all, you comply with the Primitive and Universal Church,
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And is not its frequency peremptorily presum'd in St. Pauls advice, when he said, As oft as ye eat and drink it, &c. (1 Cor. 11. 26.) Is not the Holy Sacrament by all acknowledged to be the food of our souls? and do not the very Sacramental Elements, (the daily instances of common nourishment) intimate a belief, that as those bodily nourishments require oft repetitions to preserve our bodies:
And is not its frequency peremptorily presumed in Saint Paul's Advice, when he said, As oft as you eat and drink it, etc. (1 Cor. 11. 26.) Is not the Holy Sacrament by all acknowledged to be the food of our Souls? and do not the very Sacramental Elements, (the daily instances of Common nourishment) intimate a belief, that as those bodily nourishments require oft repetitions to preserve our bodies:
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and yet have little or no appetite after the souls more considerable food, the Body and Bloud of Christ? If the frequency of Preaching be thought so good and necessary a means for the promoting of the power of godliness;
and yet have little or no appetite After the Souls more considerable food, the Body and Blood of christ? If the frequency of Preaching be Thought so good and necessary a means for the promoting of the power of godliness;
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Fifth Argument, to oblige your Consciences to a frequent and constant receiving the Sacrament, is because you are bound in Christian justice and charity, to recover as much as in you lies, the loss of those Graces,
Fifth Argument, to oblige your Consciences to a frequent and constant receiving the Sacrament, is Because you Are bound in Christian Justice and charity, to recover as much as in you lies, the loss of those Graces,
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and the most considerable practices of the Christian Religion, which were very much kept up, and did considerably accompany the general and constant usage of it;
and the most considerable practices of the Christian Religion, which were very much kept up, and did considerably accompany the general and constant usage of it;
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And thus was Justice and Faithfulness preserved, and the present falseness and scandalous neglect of doing Right, that is every where complain'd of, may in a very considerable proportion be imputed to the small regard the generality of the people have had of this Sacred Institution.
And thus was justice and Faithfulness preserved, and the present falseness and scandalous neglect of doing Right, that is every where complained of, may in a very considerable proportion be imputed to the small regard the generality of the people have had of this Sacred Institution.
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and God hath severely punished this nation for the want of keeping up that pious opportunity and occasion of shewing a charitable mind, with a greater increase of mens needs,
and God hath severely punished this Nation for the want of keeping up that pious opportunity and occasion of showing a charitable mind, with a greater increase of men's needs,
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And though that pious and ancient custom be almost out-dated, yet it is out of question, that the frequent and Religious participation of the Blessed Sacrament, doth dispose mens minds to the divine temper of love and goodness,
And though that pious and ancient custom be almost outdated, yet it is out of question, that the frequent and Religious participation of the Blessed Sacrament, does dispose men's minds to the divine temper of love and Goodness,
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and engageth them to charitable acts and distributions, as gifts reasonably return'd back to God for those eminent mercies which they are just then ready to receive, by that excellent expedient of the divine charity to their Souls.
and engageth them to charitable acts and distributions, as Gifts reasonably returned back to God for those eminent Mercies which they Are just then ready to receive, by that excellent expedient of the divine charity to their Souls.
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Neither can we hope that the minds of the people will be ever restored to that heavenly temper, till they have recovered the ancient and conscientious regard to the Holy Table, which is as it were God's Mercy-seat where we learn mercy.
Neither can we hope that the minds of the people will be ever restored to that heavenly temper, till they have recovered the ancient and conscientious regard to the Holy Table, which is as it were God's Mercy-seat where we Learn mercy.
For there the poor Lazar, and the meanest of the people are admitted to an equal share of honour, with the greatest Prelate that stood by the side of the Altar,
For there the poor Lazar, and the Meanest of the people Are admitted to an equal share of honour, with the greatest Prelate that stood by the side of the Altar,
and with the lowest subject, and meanest Souldier appear upon one level, and kneel upon the same pavement, shall be addressed to with the same kindness,
and with the lowest Subject, and Meanest Soldier appear upon one level, and kneel upon the same pavement, shall be addressed to with the same kindness,
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Had men kept close to that Sacred tye and contesseration (as Tertullian calls it) of our Communion, they had not been so easily separated from their folds,
Had men kept close to that Sacred tie and contesseration (as Tertullian calls it) of our Communion, they had not been so Easily separated from their folds,
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It's very probable we had considerately continued in one mind and in one judgment, and might have been at this day, serving and praising God together with one mouth and one heart. Fifthly.
It's very probable we had considerately continued in one mind and in one judgement, and might have been At this day, serving and praising God together with one Mouth and one heart. Fifthly.
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And if either part of the Litigants had made the agreement more difficult, yet when they approached towards the Sacred office of the Communion, they were there generally overruled to lay down,
And if either part of the Litigants had made the agreement more difficult, yet when they approached towards the Sacred office of the Communion, they were there generally overruled to lay down,
And the thought of what they were there to do, so wrought their minds into a forgiving humble temper, that no condescension on either part was thought too much to purchase the peace, with which they knew God was so well pleased,
And the Thought of what they were there to do, so wrought their minds into a forgiving humble temper, that no condescension on either part was Thought too much to purchase the peace, with which they knew God was so well pleased,
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and without which they thought men could not safely be entertained at his Holy Table. And thus they kept the devil of dissention and variance out of their quarters.
and without which they Thought men could not safely be entertained At his Holy Table. And thus they kept the Devil of dissension and variance out of their quarters.
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For so long as the people believed the necessity of the Sacrament, and that it could not be obtained but by the hand of a lawful Priest of God, it kept up that respect and veneration, which the devil was resolv'd to overthrow,
For so long as the people believed the necessity of the Sacrament, and that it could not be obtained but by the hand of a lawful Priest of God, it kept up that respect and veneration, which the Devil was resolved to overthrow,
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And for that end, his Agents were imployed, (as they endeavour'd it, by all other ways to rob them of whatsoever might support their reputation) to overthrow the customary regard, that the people had to the constant receiving of that Sacrament;
And for that end, his Agents were employed, (as they endeavoured it, by all other ways to rob them of whatsoever might support their reputation) to overthrow the customary regard, that the people had to the constant receiving of that Sacrament;
As for the Office of Preaching, which was annexed to the Priesthood, the people were soon wheadl'd into an opinion, that forasmuch as that concern'd only the information of the understanding, they might supply that part of the Priestly Office,
As for the Office of Preaching, which was annexed to the Priesthood, the people were soon wheadle into an opinion, that forasmuch as that concerned only the information of the understanding, they might supply that part of the Priestly Office,
That is, either by reading a parcel of Chapters at home, or by the help of some little Officer of the family, who might talk prettily of Religion at the Tables end,
That is, either by reading a parcel of Chapters At home, or by the help of Some little Officer of the family, who might talk prettily of Religion At the Tables end,
But while the Sacrament stood in reputation and usage, they durst not adventure to make a mockery of that, that was always too hot for their fingers.
But while the Sacrament stood in reputation and usage, they durst not adventure to make a mockery of that, that was always too hight for their fingers.
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The seventh and last loss, and that which also gave a great blow to Religion in general, by the neglect of the Sacrament, was an undue and deplorable intermission of the solemn acts of Repentance.
The seventh and last loss, and that which also gave a great blow to Religion in general, by the neglect of the Sacrament, was an undue and deplorable intermission of the solemn acts of Repentance.
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If therefore you have cause to complain of the unusual numbers of loose and impenitent men, consider how much it's to be imputed to the discontinuance and intolerable neglect of the Blessed Sacrament. This the Last.
If Therefore you have cause to complain of the unusual numbers of lose and impenitent men, Consider how much it's to be imputed to the discontinuance and intolerable neglect of the Blessed Sacrament. This the Last.
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and necessary duties of Christianity, which have been lost, or impairing ever since those unhappy days, that gave incouragement to its dis-use and discontinuance?
and necessary duties of Christianity, which have been lost, or impairing ever since those unhappy days, that gave encouragement to its disuse and discontinuance?
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That is, if no man can wilfully turn his back upon the Blessed Communion, but he is a Rebel to an express command of his Saviour, as to the first Argument.
That is, if no man can wilfully turn his back upon the Blessed Communion, but he is a Rebel to an express command of his Saviour, as to the First Argument.
I say, if all these tyes of Conscience be put together, then certainly, if God Almighty hath required at your hands any thing that may be called Religion to be performed and done, in order to your Salvation, This duty must come under the same necessity and obligation.
I say, if all these ties of Conscience be put together, then Certainly, if God Almighty hath required At your hands any thing that may be called Religion to be performed and done, in order to your Salvation, This duty must come under the same necessity and obligation.
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or against the circumstantial manner of its administration, when the substantial Institution is intirely observed; or lastly, when a continued unpreparedness is alledged:
or against the circumstantial manner of its administration, when the substantial Institution is entirely observed; or lastly, when a continued unpreparedness is alleged:
I say none of these exceptions can possibly be admitted as such a bar, unless you can be as fully assured, that God hath provided for the innocency of your omission upon the account of any of them, by as evident a declaration of his will in Scripture,
I say none of these exceptions can possibly be admitted as such a bar, unless you can be as Fully assured, that God hath provided for the innocency of your omission upon the account of any of them, by as evident a declaration of his will in Scripture,
or that our Saviour intended not what he said, when he had so positively and passionately published his Pleasure and Command, with a Do this in remembrance of me. FINIS.
or that our Saviour intended not what he said, when he had so positively and passionately published his Pleasure and Command, with a Do this in remembrance of me. FINIS.
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