The great duty of communicating explain'd and enforc'd, the objections against it answer'd, and the necessary preparation for it stated With devotions to be us'd before, at, and after the Lord's Supper. By the author of The duties of the closet.
IN order to a full and clear understanding of the Nature of the Lord's Supper, we shall do well seriously and particularly to consider the Account which the Scriptures give us, of our blessed Masters Institution of it.
IN order to a full and clear understanding of the Nature of the Lord's Supper, we shall do well seriously and particularly to Consider the Account which the Scriptures give us, of our blessed Masters Institution of it.
Our Blessed Saviour, when he was eating the Passover with his twelve Apostles, the evening before his Passion, took Bread, and gave thanks or blessed it,
Our Blessed Saviour, when he was eating the Passover with his twelve Apostles, the evening before his Passion, took Bred, and gave thanks or blessed it,
and likewise taking Wine and giving thanks, and partaking of and distributing both. To this; and every part of this action must the words do this necessarily refer;
and likewise taking Wine and giving thanks, and partaking of and distributing both. To this; and every part of this actium must the words do this necessarily refer;
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And therefore the Church of Rome is inexcusable, which, directly contrary to our Lords Institution, gives the Bread only to some Receivers without the Wine.
And Therefore the Church of Room is inexcusable, which, directly contrary to our lords Institution, gives the Bred only to Some Receivers without the Wine.
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For they being all equally concerned in the benefits of our Saviour's Death and Passion, must according to reason be supposed to be equally obliged to keep up this Holy Supper in commemoration of them.
For they being all equally concerned in the benefits of our Saviour's Death and Passion, must according to reason be supposed to be equally obliged to keep up this Holy Supper in commemoration of them.
For tho it is pretended by some, that because our Lord gave the Bread and Wine only to the Apostles who were all Ministers, and not any one Lay Disciple,
For though it is pretended by Some, that Because our Lord gave the Bred and Wine only to the Apostles who were all Ministers, and not any one Lay Disciple,
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and not of the Ministers, who were then much better represented by our Great High Priest Christ Jesus, and whose Office it is plain he then alone executed;
and not of the Ministers, who were then much better represented by our Great High Priest christ jesus, and whose Office it is plain he then alone executed;
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and likewise because it is certain, that the people, who are as much partakers of the benefits of Christ's death as the Ministers, have as great reason to commemorate 'em as they.
and likewise Because it is certain, that the people, who Are as much partakers of the benefits of Christ's death as the Ministers, have as great reason to commemorate they as they.
From Scripture, both because it is evident from thence, that the Apostles constantly administred this Supper to the people, (as to give one Instance for all, we read Acts 2.42.
From Scripture, both Because it is evident from thence, that the Apostles constantly administered this Supper to the people, (as to give one Instance for all, we read Acts 2.42.
For so the word, which we here translate remembrance, sometimes signifieth; and this indeed, seems to be the most proper signification of it in this place.
For so the word, which we Here translate remembrance, sometime signifies; and this indeed, seems to be the most proper signification of it in this place.
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We are always bound habitually to remember him, but this his Supper is particularly design'd to excite in our Souls a present and actual remembrance of him;
We Are always bound habitually to Remember him, but this his Supper is particularly designed to excite in our Souls a present and actual remembrance of him;
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as if he had said, the Wine which you now see in this Cup, and which I commanded ye all to drink of, is a sign or representation of my Blood, which will be shortly shed to ratify or confirm the New Covenant, which I have made between God and Man.
as if he had said, the Wine which you now see in this Cup, and which I commanded you all to drink of, is a Signen or representation of my Blood, which will be shortly shed to ratify or confirm the New Covenant, which I have made between God and Man.
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For what else is it to commemorate his dying for us, but to declare that we are sensible, that our peace is made with God, through the blood of his Cross, and that we, who before were all under sin and lyable to wrath, aliens from,
For what Else is it to commemorate his dying for us, but to declare that we Are sensible, that our peace is made with God, through the blood of his Cross, and that we, who before were all under since and liable to wrath, aliens from,
To declare, I say, and shew both to God and Man, that our hope is only in the Lord Jesus, who hath now appeared to put away sin by the Sacrifice of himself, and in whom alone we have redemption through his blood, even forgiveness of sins.
To declare, I say, and show both to God and Man, that our hope is only in the Lord jesus, who hath now appeared to put away since by the Sacrifice of himself, and in whom alone we have redemption through his blood, even forgiveness of Sins.
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and therefore all Christians who sincerely remember those, must sincerely acknowledge this. Secondly, An acknowledgement of Christ for our Lord and Master;
and Therefore all Christians who sincerely Remember those, must sincerely acknowledge this. Secondly, an acknowledgement of christ for our Lord and Master;
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as the Scripture tells us, as a peculiar people to himself. And this the Primitive Christians were so sensible of, that they look'd upon every receiving of the Lords Supper to be a new tie and obligation, a new vow and dedication of themselves to Christ.
as the Scripture tells us, as a peculiar people to himself. And this the Primitive Christians were so sensible of, that they looked upon every receiving of the lords Supper to be a new tie and obligation, a new Voelli and dedication of themselves to christ.
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And hence it was that the word Sacrament, which signified among the Romans, that Oath of Fidelity which their Soldiers took, was given as a name to the Lords Supper,
And hence it was that the word Sacrament, which signified among the Roman, that Oath of Fidis which their Soldiers took, was given as a name to the lords Supper,
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Secondly, The preserving the unity of his Church, towards which nothing could contribute more, than the frequent meeting together of its Members, to acknowledge one hope of their calling, one Lord, one Faith, one Baptism, one God and Father of all, above all, through all, and in them all;
Secondly, The preserving the unity of his Church, towards which nothing could contribute more, than the frequent meeting together of its Members, to acknowledge one hope of their calling, one Lord, one Faith, one Baptism, one God and Father of all, above all, through all, and in them all;
and this is most effectually acknowledged, by our being all partakers of that one bread; for thus, as St. Paul teacheth, we being many are one bread and one Body.
and this is most effectually acknowledged, by our being all partakers of that one bred; for thus, as Saint Paul Teaches, we being many Are one bred and one Body.
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even the death of the Cross for us, and of his having thereby procured remission of all our Sins, and a promise of Eternal Life and Happiness, to all those that obey him. But
even the death of the Cross for us, and of his having thereby procured remission of all our Sins, and a promise of Eternal Life and Happiness, to all those that obey him. But
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as it is to all faithful Christians an actual participation of the benefits of Christ's death and passion, viz. of remission of sins, of the hope of eternal happiness upon our obedience,
as it is to all faithful Christians an actual participation of the benefits of Christ's death and passion, viz. of remission of Sins, of the hope of Eternal happiness upon our Obedience,
and God on his part, grants and confirms to them, under the Symbols of Bread and Wine, the Body and Blood of his Son Christ Jesus, that is, all the blessed effects of his Body broken and his Blood shed, viz. pardon of past sins, promise of eternal happiness upon future obedience of the Gospel,
and God on his part, grants and confirms to them, under the Symbols of Bred and Wine, the Body and Blood of his Son christ jesus, that is, all the blessed effects of his Body broken and his Blood shed, viz. pardon of past Sins, promise of Eternal happiness upon future Obedience of the Gospel,
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and yet when I call upon you to do this, plainly declare by your actions that you do not regard me? Better had it been for you that you had never taken my sacred name into your mouths,
and yet when I call upon you to do this, plainly declare by your actions that you do not regard me? Better had it been for you that you had never taken my sacred name into your mouths,
Secondly, This command of our Saviour is attended with a multitude of Circumstances, which do every one of them very much add to its force and obligation,
Secondly, This command of our Saviour is attended with a multitude of circumstances, which do every one of them very much add to its force and obligation,
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that very same night, in which he instituted this Holy Supper, was he betrayed into the hands of the Jews, in order to be mock'd and derided, buffeted and scourged,
that very same night, in which he instituted this Holy Supper, was he betrayed into the hands of the jews, in order to be mocked and derided, buffeted and scourged,
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My dearest Children who I love so well, whose miseries I am so deeply concern'd for, whose sins I am so very desirous to get a pardon for, that behold I am just now going to dye an ignominious death upon the Cross for you that so, by the Sacrifice of my self, I may take away all your sins,
My dearest Children who I love so well, whose misery's I am so deeply concerned for, whose Sins I am so very desirous to get a pardon for, that behold I am just now going to die an ignominious death upon the Cross for you that so, by the Sacrifice of my self, I may take away all your Sins,
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Let me intreat you, with my last breath, that breath which I am contented to part with for your sakes, to preserve this my last Commandment inviolable I would ye not all have said, Distrust us not, O blessed Master we beseech thee, command whatsoever thou seest good,
Let me entreat you, with my last breath, that breath which I am contented to part with for your sakes, to preserve this my last Commandment inviolable I would you not all have said, Distrust us not, Oh blessed Master we beseech thee, command whatsoever thou See good,
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Secondly, It is a very easy Command, take Bread and Wine, bless them, and then eat and drink of them •n remembrance of me, is a Commanndment as little •rievous as our hearts could wish for;
Secondly, It is a very easy Command, take Bred and Wine, bless them, and then eat and drink of them •n remembrance of me, is a Commanndment as little •rievous as our hearts could wish for;
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How can •hese men in reason expect that our Saviour should •e at any pains to save them, who are resolv'd they • … ill be at none to obey him? Or rather,
How can •hese men in reason expect that our Saviour should •e At any pains to save them, who Are resolved they • … ill be At none to obey him? Or rather,
Thirdly, This is a Command, in which our obedience to •hrist is more peculiarly try'd. In most other of his •ommands, there are other obligations, besides those •f his Authority;
Thirdly, This is a Command, in which our Obedience to •hrist is more peculiarly tried. In most other of his •ommands, there Are other obligations, beside those •f his authority;
But, in the •uty before us, there being no obligation, but Christs •ositive institution, they who perform it as they •ught, must certainly act upon a true Christian prin•iple, viz. a sense of the obedience they owe to Christs •ommands.
But, in the •uty before us, there being no obligation, but Christ •ositive Institution, they who perform it as they •ught, must Certainly act upon a true Christian prin•iple, viz. a sense of the Obedience they owe to Christ •ommands.
This then being a plain Test of our •eing true Christians, it is certainly our duty to let •ll the world see, by our compliance with it, that • … e are so;
This then being a plain Test of our •eing true Christians, it is Certainly our duty to let •ll the world see, by our compliance with it, that • … e Are so;
but most especially base and ungrateful, if when he desires of us only, that we would meet together now and then, to commemorate all his kindness towards us, we refuse to hear or regard him,
but most especially base and ungrateful, if when he Desires of us only, that we would meet together now and then, to commemorate all his kindness towards us, we refuse to hear or regard him,
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Sixthly, This is a command, in which the honour of God and our Saviour are in a very extraordinary manner concern'd, and which therefore we ought to be most particularly careful to observe.
Sixthly, This is a command, in which the honour of God and our Saviour Are in a very extraordinary manner concerned, and which Therefore we ought to be most particularly careful to observe.
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• … e cannot possibly do any thing more for their ho•our, than to attend this solemn commemoration, •nd join with our fellow Christians in acknowledging •ll Glory, service and obedience to God, who hath •av'd us, not according to our works,
• … e cannot possibly do any thing more for their ho•our, than to attend this solemn commemoration, •nd join with our fellow Christians in acknowledging •ll Glory, service and Obedience to God, who hath •aved us, not according to our works,
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but according to his •wn purpose and grace, and hath bought us with a price, •nd likewise to our Lord Jesus Christ who was slain and •as redeemed us to God by his blood.
but according to his •wn purpose and grace, and hath bought us with a price, •nd likewise to our Lord jesus christ who was slave and •as redeemed us to God by his blood.
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And the refusing to •o this looks as if we did not really believe Christia•ity; but counted the blood of the Covenant, wherewith we •re sanctified an unholy thing.
And the refusing to •o this looks as if we did not really believe Christia•ity; but counted the blood of the Covenant, wherewith we •re sanctified an unholy thing.
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Every member of a Society is in an extraordinary man•er obliged to pay a most exact obedience to those Laws, which do more immediately concern the well-•eing of that Society, of which he professeth himself • member;
Every member of a Society is in an extraordinary man•er obliged to pay a most exact Obedience to those Laws, which do more immediately concern the well-•eing of that Society, of which he Professes himself • member;
and as far as they are able, defraud all their fellow-members of those blessings, of love, peace, mutual •riendship, &c. which must have been the natural effects of their obedience in this point.
and as Far as they Are able, defraud all their Fellow members of those blessings, of love, peace, mutual •riendship, etc. which must have been the natural effects of their Obedience in this point.
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a punishment that shall no more relent than we have done, but, being deaf to all our prayers and crys for mercy, shall with the same continued torments prey upon us,
a punishment that shall no more relent than we have done, but, being deaf to all our Prayers and cries for mercy, shall with the same continued torments prey upon us,
IN discoursing on this head, it will be convenient, from the very beginning, to distinguish betwixt necessary preparation, without which no man ought to come to the Lords Supper,
IN discoursing on this head, it will be convenient, from the very beginning, to distinguish betwixt necessary preparation, without which no man ought to come to the lords Supper,
because this is laid down at large, as a general rule to all Christians, and it is here plainly supposed that no man ought to to eat of that bread and drink of that cup, who has not first examined himself.
Because this is laid down At large, as a general Rule to all Christians, and it is Here plainly supposed that no man ought to to eat of that bred and drink of that cup, who has not First examined himself.
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Examined himself as to what? Our Church tells us in few words, whither he repents him truly of his former sins, stedfastly purposing to lead a new life;
Examined himself as to what? Our Church tells us in few words, whither he repents him truly of his former Sins, steadfastly purposing to led a new life;
Secondly, a lively faith in God's mercy through Christ, such a firm and hearty persuasion and assurance of God's having redeem'd us from sin and death by the death of Christ,
Secondly, a lively faith in God's mercy through christ, such a firm and hearty persuasion and assurance of God's having redeemed us from sin and death by the death of christ,
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Now that every of these is really a necessary qualification for the worthy receiving the Lords Supper, will most evidently appear by considering them a little apart. And
Now that every of these is really a necessary qualification for the worthy receiving the lords Supper, will most evidently appear by considering them a little apart. And
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First, as to Repentance, it is plain, even from reason, that without this we must needs be unfit to joyn in any of Gods Ordinances, it being downright Hypocrisie,
First, as to Repentance, it is plain, even from reason, that without this we must needs be unfit to join in any of God's Ordinances, it being downright Hypocrisy,
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when yet at the same time we are not inwardly disposed at all to serve him, in the most important parts of our duty, living Righteously, soberly and godlily in thi• present world.
when yet At the same time we Are not inwardly disposed At all to serve him, in the most important parts of our duty, living Righteously, soberly and godlily in thi• present world.
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and God upon supposition of such our engagement, is to make over to us all the benefits of Christ's death and passion, remission of Sins, Grace to enable us to live according to the Rules of the Gospel,
and God upon supposition of such our engagement, is to make over to us all the benefits of Christ's death and passion, remission of Sins, Grace to enable us to live according to the Rules of the Gospel,
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For how shall he engage himself to the service of Christ, who is not resolv'd to forsake his Sins? Or what Title can he possibly have to the benefits of Christ's death, who will not perform that obedience, which is a necessary condition of his coming at them? so that such a person can have nothing to do at the Lord's Supper:
For how shall he engage himself to the service of christ, who is not resolved to forsake his Sins? Or what Title can he possibly have to the benefits of Christ's death, who will not perform that Obedience, which is a necessary condition of his coming At them? so that such a person can have nothing to do At the Lord's Supper:
Unto the wicked God saith, what hast thou to do to declare my statutes, or that thou shouldst take my Covenant in thy mouth? seeing thou hatest to be reform'd and castest my words behind thee? Secondly, As to Faith:
Unto the wicked God Says, what hast thou to do to declare my statutes, or that thou Shouldst take my Covenant in thy Mouth? seeing thou Hatest to be reformed and Chastest my words behind thee? Secondly, As to Faith:
but he is a God of the Heart, a searcher of our Reins, and a tryer of our most inward thoughts, and therefore it will be better for us not to worship him at all,
but he is a God of the Heart, a searcher of our Reins, and a Trier of our most inward thoughts, and Therefore it will be better for us not to worship him At all,
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than for those to pretend to commemorate Christ's dying for us, who do not believe one tittle of it? For those to acknowledge him the Saviour of the World, the Lord and Judge of it, who say in their hearts it is no such thing? This is certainly either to question God's Omniscience,
than for those to pretend to commemorate Christ's dying for us, who do not believe one tittle of it? For those to acknowledge him the Saviour of the World, the Lord and Judge of it, who say in their hearts it is no such thing? This is Certainly either to question God's Omniscience,
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Besides, are not all the Blessings of the Gospel, which we hope to have confirm'd to us in the Lord's Supper, promised to Believers only? or can we think that the inestimable benefits of Christ's death, are to be had at so cheap a rate, that there is no need either of believing any thing of them,
Beside, Are not all the Blessings of the Gospel, which we hope to have confirmed to us in the Lord's Supper, promised to Believers only? or can we think that the inestimable benefits of Christ's death, Are to be had At so cheap a rate, that there is no need either of believing any thing of them,
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To what purpose then, but to aggravate his condemnation, shall that man dare to come to the Lord's Supper, in expectation of the Blessings of the Gospel, who is so far from abounding in Faith with Thanksgiving, that he has neither Faith nor Thanksgiving.
To what purpose then, but to aggravate his condemnation, shall that man Dare to come to the Lord's Supper, in expectation of the Blessings of the Gospel, who is so Far from abounding in Faith with Thanksgiving, that he has neither Faith nor Thanksgiving.
For First, It cannot be supposed that any man can be fit to commemorate the great Love and kindness of our blessed Lord in dying for us, who is not so far affected with it,
For First, It cannot be supposed that any man can be fit to commemorate the great Love and kindness of our blessed Lord in dying for us, who is not so Far affected with it,
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How great things soever we may say in commendation of it, how much soever we may in words extol it, we shall not be accepted of God, it we in our Actions blaspheme it.
How great things soever we may say in commendation of it, how much soever we may in words extol it, we shall not be accepted of God, it we in our Actions Blaspheme it.
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Either his Love to us had no good grounds and reasons for it, or if it had and we think so, we ought to shew that we do so, by letting the same grounds and reasons influence our Love.
Either his Love to us had no good grounds and Reasons for it, or if it had and we think so, we ought to show that we do so, by letting the same grounds and Reasons influence our Love.
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Secondly, Without Charity one of the great ends of our meeting at the Lord's Supper will be defeated, which is to propagate Love and Charity amongst Christians.
Secondly, Without Charity one of the great ends of our meeting At the Lord's Supper will be defeated, which is to propagate Love and Charity among Christians.
If ye forgive men their Trespasses, your heavenly Father will also forgive you: but if you forgive not men their Trespasses, neither will your Father forgive your Trespasses.
If you forgive men their Trespasses, your heavenly Father will also forgive you: but if you forgive not men their Trespasses, neither will your Father forgive your Trespasses.
Thus much is, I think, sufficient to prove that Repentance, Faith and Charity, are necessary qualifications for the worthy receiving of the Lord's Supper.
Thus much is, I think, sufficient to prove that Repentance, Faith and Charity, Are necessary qualifications for the worthy receiving of the Lord's Supper.
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That they are the only necessary ones is very plain, because, they are all that is necessary to Salvation, all that is necessary to give a Man a Title to all the Promises and Blessings of the Gospel;
That they Are the only necessary ones is very plain, Because, they Are all that is necessary to Salvation, all that is necessary to give a Man a Title to all the Promises and Blessings of the Gospel;
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and Books written about setting apart some time, suppose a week, for private Devotion and Examination, every time before we receive the Lords Supper? How comes it to pass that many very good men if they happen to be disturbed by any worldly business,
and Books written about setting apart Some time, suppose a Week, for private Devotion and Examination, every time before we receive the lords Supper? How comes it to pass that many very good men if they happen to be disturbed by any worldly business,
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so that they cannot attend this their weekly preparation, look upon themselves as unfit, for that time, to attend the holy Communion? To this I answer.
so that they cannot attend this their weekly preparation, look upon themselves as unfit, for that time, to attend the holy Communion? To this I answer.
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Where men have time and other opportunities, it is very commendable in them to do all they can, by reading the Scriptures and other good books, and by prayer.
Where men have time and other opportunities, it is very commendable in them to do all they can, by reading the Scriptures and other good books, and by prayer.
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and other exercises of Devotion, to excite and encourage, to actuate and quicken all their graces and virtues, that so they may appear, in their best Robes at their Lord's Table.
and other exercises of Devotion, to excite and encourage, to actuate and quicken all their graces and Virtues, that so they may appear, in their best Robes At their Lord's Table.
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Secondly, We must be careful not to carry this matter too far, and make other necessary conditions of communicating worthily, besides what God has made.
Secondly, We must be careful not to carry this matter too Far, and make other necessary conditions of communicating worthily, beside what God has made.
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at least, if they have not, they have gone beyond their commission, and departed from the Doctrine of the Church, which solemnly invites all such, as do truly and earnestly repent them of their sins,
At least, if they have not, they have gone beyond their commission, and departed from the Doctrine of the Church, which solemnly invites all such, as doe truly and earnestly Repent them of their Sins,
For certainly it is an argument of a weak mind, and not of a sound Judgment, for men to make to themselves duties, which God and Reason have not made:
For Certainly it is an argument of a weak mind, and not of a found Judgement, for men to make to themselves duties, which God and Reason have not made:
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And yet this they certainly do, who excuse themselves from the great and important duty of communicating, purely upon account of their not having perform'd some little forms and exercises, which nothing but their own fancies and other mens imprudent discourses and examples have made duties.
And yet this they Certainly do, who excuse themselves from the great and important duty of communicating, purely upon account of their not having performed Some little forms and exercises, which nothing but their own fancies and other men's imprudent discourses and Examples have made duties.
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they omit a most happy occasion of glorifying God and their Saviour, and doing good to their brethren and themselves, only to humour groundless scruples, and unreasonable curiosities.
they omit a most happy occasion of glorifying God and their Saviour, and doing good to their brothers and themselves, only to humour groundless scruples, and unreasonable curiosities.
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But still we must always remember that the great and only necessary preparation is Repentance, Faith and Charity: a pure innocent mind, a firm and stedfast faith in Christ,
But still we must always Remember that the great and only necessary preparation is Repentance, Faith and Charity: a pure innocent mind, a firm and steadfast faith in christ,
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tho never so unexpectedly, and without the least warning. He who is possess'd of these Divine Graces, is always fit, without any further preparation,
though never so unexpectedly, and without the least warning. He who is possessed of these Divine Graces, is always fit, without any further preparation,
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No body but himself can inform him, whether he be in temper and disposition, in firm purpose and resolution to quit all his sins, without the least reserve,
No body but himself can inform him, whither he be in temper and disposition, in firm purpose and resolution to quit all his Sins, without the least reserve,
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but you found by your after-behaviour, that you deceiv'd your self, and therefore how shall you trust your self again? I answer, the more sensible you are of any mistake you have formerly made in this matter, the more heedful and watchful over your self ought you to be for the future.
but you found by your after-behaviour, that you deceived your self, and Therefore how shall you trust your self again? I answer, the more sensible you Are of any mistake you have formerly made in this matter, the more heedful and watchful over your self ought you to be for the future.
But may you venture to go to the Sacrament, immediately upon your conversion from your sins? Must you not stay some considerable time to try, by your Actions,
But may you venture to go to the Sacrament, immediately upon your conversion from your Sins? Must you not stay Some considerable time to try, by your Actions,
for so we are told Acts 2. that all, the whole three thousand new Converts there mention'd, immediately after their conversion continued in breaking of Bread, that is, in the Communion of the Lord's Supper.
for so we Are told Acts 2. that all, the Whole three thousand new Converts there mentioned, immediately After their conversion continued in breaking of Bred, that is, in the Communion of the Lord's Supper.
And therefore I can see no reason, why a man that really thinks a true change of mind wrought in him, should not presently, upon his assurance of such a change, from an honest and impartial examination of himself, hope that he is a fit guest for our Lords Table.
And Therefore I can see no reason, why a man that really thinks a true change of mind wrought in him, should not presently, upon his assurance of such a change, from an honest and impartial examination of himself, hope that he is a fit guest for our lords Table.
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And therefore the example of the Primitive Christians in this point, circumstances having much varied between their times and ours, cannot be an exact Rule to us.
And Therefore the Exampl of the Primitive Christians in this point, Circumstances having much varied between their times and ours, cannot be an exact Rule to us.
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for his abundant mercies in Christ Jesus, we at any time unthankfully refuse to come? Do we think that our Blessed Saviour can take it well at our hands,
for his abundant Mercies in christ jesus, we At any time unthankfully refuse to come? Do we think that our Blessed Saviour can take it well At our hands,
or that the Church will grow too strong, by our thus often becoming one bread and one body? Or do we suspect that we shall be too much gainers by our constant communicating in the blessed effects of the body and blood of Christ.
or that the Church will grow too strong, by our thus often becoming one bred and one body? Or do we suspect that we shall be too much gainers by our constant communicating in the blessed effects of the body and blood of christ.
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Oh! with what Joy ought we to run to our Lord's Table, when ever we behold it spread for us? How ought the sight of the heavenly Food, there prepared for us, to transport and delight us? How much more eagerly ought we to embrace every opportunity of having the pardon of our sins confirmed,
Oh! with what Joy ought we to run to our Lord's Table, when ever we behold it spread for us? How ought the sighed of the heavenly Food, there prepared for us, to transport and delight us? How much more eagerly ought we to embrace every opportunity of having the pardon of our Sins confirmed,
But perhaps you will say, certainly there are sometimes, when a man may be despensed with from communicating, some reasons which will excuse his absence;
But perhaps you will say, Certainly there Are sometime, when a man may be dispensed with from communicating, Some Reasons which will excuse his absence;
First, In some Parishes the number of Communicants is so vastly great, that they cannot possibly communicate all at one time, at least not with any tolerable conveniency;
First, In Some Parishes the number of Communicants is so vastly great, that they cannot possibly communicate all At one time, At least not with any tolerable conveniency;
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Secondly, It may sometimes so happen, that a man, just before the time when he should receive the Lords Supper, by some sudden and surprizing occasion, may be drawn into some gross and enormous Sin,
Secondly, It may sometime so happen, that a man, just before the time when he should receive the lords Supper, by Some sudden and surprising occasion, may be drawn into Some gross and enormous since,
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and not have time enough between that and the Administration of the Sacrament, to recollect and examine himself, to try whether he be truly sorrowful for this his fault,
and not have time enough between that and the Administration of the Sacrament, to recollect and examine himself, to try whither he be truly sorrowful for this his fault,
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But he who comes to Church, and yet at the same time neglects the Lord's Supper, to which he is there invited, without either of the two forementioned reasons, is inexcusable.
But he who comes to Church, and yet At the same time neglects the Lord's Supper, to which he is there invited, without either of the two forementioned Reasons, is inexcusable.
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And upon this account, I suppose it was that the Canons Apostolical and the Synod of Antioch threaten every one of the Faithful with excommunication, who come to Church to hear the Holy Scriptures,
And upon this account, I suppose it was that the Canonas Apostolical and the Synod of Antioch threaten every one of the Faithful with excommunication, who come to Church to hear the Holy Scriptures,
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But it may be farther urged, doth not the Law of our Land it self, which obligeth us to communicate three times a year only, suppose this to be sufficient?
But it may be farther urged, does not the Law of our Land it self, which obliges us to communicate three times a year only, suppose this to be sufficient?
how light and trifling soever the excuses themselves may be, I shall not grudge my time and pains in considering them distinctly, and giving answers to them.
how Light and trifling soever the excuses themselves may be, I shall not grudge my time and pains in considering them distinctly, and giving answers to them.
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always bearing in mind those terrible words of St. Paul. 1 Corinth. 11.29. He that eateth and drinketh unworthily ea•eth and drinketh damnation to him• ….
always bearing in mind those terrible words of Saint Paul. 1 Corinth. 11.29. He that Eateth and Drinketh unworthily ea•eth and Drinketh damnation to him• ….
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First, what it is they mean, when they say they are unworthy. For, if they mean any thing to the purpose, they must mean either that they are not sorry for their sins,
First, what it is they mean, when they say they Are unworthy. For, if they mean any thing to the purpose, they must mean either that they Are not sorry for their Sins,
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If we are rooted and grounded in Faith, so that in the general course of our lives, we have our conversation, as becometh the Gospel of Christ, and keep all his Commandments; this is a sufficient proof of our Faith and Love to God, our Saviour and Religion,
If we Are rooted and grounded in Faith, so that in the general course of our lives, we have our Conversation, as Becometh the Gospel of christ, and keep all his commandments; this is a sufficient proof of our Faith and Love to God, our Saviour and Religion,
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if we take a fair and legal way of righting our selves, and prosecute our suits, without the least malice or ill will to our Neighbours person, there is no harm in all this;
if we take a fair and Legal Way of righting our selves, and prosecute our suits, without the least malice or ill will to our Neighbours person, there is no harm in all this;
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and why then did you not, or why now do you not, accept and make use of it? Do you think to make your own fault your excuse? Or will you plead in your behalf that you are not worthy,
and why then did you not, or why now do you not, accept and make use of it? Do you think to make your own fault your excuse? Or will you plead in your behalf that you Are not worthy,
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because you will not be so? No certainly, all that you can do in this case, is to make what haste you can possibly, by immediately embracing and complying with the offers of Gods Grace to become worthy;
Because you will not be so? No Certainly, all that you can do in this case, is to make what haste you can possibly, by immediately embracing and complying with the offers of God's Grace to become worthy;
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I might observe, that the word which we here render damnation, signifieth no more than Judgment, and probably was design'd in this place only to denote temporal Judgments;
I might observe, that the word which we Here render damnation, signifies no more than Judgement, and probably was designed in this place only to denote temporal Judgments;
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No certainly, the juster consequence, in this case, is that we ought to use our utmost endeavours to qualify our selves for communicating worthily, that so we may have no reason to fear the dreadful punishment of communicating unworthily.
No Certainly, the juster consequence, in this case, is that we ought to use our utmost endeavours to qualify our selves for communicating worthily, that so we may have no reason to Fear the dreadful punishment of communicating unworthily.
because this makes it a sin against new Vows and Promises, which we there made, a sin after greater measures of Grace and Divine assistance, which we there received,
Because this makes it a since against new Vows and Promises, which we there made, a since After greater measures of Grace and Divine assistance, which we there received,
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So that unless sinning after Communicating be the sin against the Holy Ghost, which I think was never yet pretended, we need not fear its being forgiven us, upon our sincere repentance for it,
So that unless sinning After Communicating be the since against the Holy Ghost, which I think was never yet pretended, we need not Fear its being forgiven us, upon our sincere Repentance for it,
and that too one of the greatest sins that he could possibly be guilty of, the denying his Lord and Master, and yet no body doubts but that upon his sorrow and repentance, this was entirely forgiven him.
and that too one of the greatest Sins that he could possibly be guilty of, the denying his Lord and Master, and yet no body doubts but that upon his sorrow and Repentance, this was entirely forgiven him.
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And ought not this example to be a great encouragement to all such, as are so unhappy to sin as he did, upon repentance like his, to hope for a pardon like his too? However,
And ought not this Exampl to be a great encouragement to all such, as Are so unhappy to sin as he did, upon Repentance like his, to hope for a pardon like his too? However,
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Lastly, The consideration of this aggravating circumstance of our sins, ought to make us extremely cautious and fearful of sinning after the Communion;
Lastly, The consideration of this aggravating circumstance of our Sins, ought to make us extremely cautious and fearful of sinning After the Communion;
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it being plain from experience that most men, even the worst of Men too, gain this sensible advantage by communicating, that for some time both before and after, they are more serious, more thoughtful,
it being plain from experience that most men, even the worst of Men too, gain this sensible advantage by communicating, that for Some time both before and After, they Are more serious, more thoughtful,
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And this is a very considerable advantage, and has very often prov'd the happy occasion of mens looking into and examining their own lives, of their finding fault with,
And this is a very considerable advantage, and has very often proved the happy occasion of men's looking into and examining their own lives, of their finding fault with,
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Secondly, If men do not find these benefits which we assure them of, in the Communion of the Body and Blood of Christ, it must be wholly their own fault,
Secondly, If men do not find these benefits which we assure them of, in the Communion of the Body and Blood of christ, it must be wholly their own fault,
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it can be no reason for our absenting from the Holy Communion, but it may and ought to be a powerful reason for our taking care to come so prepared, that we may be fit to receive the blessings there offered by God to us.
it can be no reason for our absenting from the Holy Communion, but it may and ought to be a powerful reason for our taking care to come so prepared, that we may be fit to receive the blessings there offered by God to us.
God's Grace, tho' it works in a supernatural manner, yet it attends the natural motion of mens own endeavours, works and keeps equal pace along with them.
God's Grace, though it works in a supernatural manner, yet it attends the natural motion of men's own endeavours, works and keeps equal pace along with them.
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The conversion of a Sinner, and perfection of a Saint, are not things to be wrought in a moment, there are a great many little steps and degrees, to be taken and gain'd, which are almost insensible, at least do not become remarkable, till they have been often added one to another;
The conversion of a Sinner, and perfection of a Saint, Are not things to be wrought in a moment, there Are a great many little steps and Degrees, to be taken and gained, which Are almost insensible, At least do not become remarkable, till they have been often added one to Another;
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And therefore we must wait with patience, and keep on doing our own business, and then in time we need not fear but the works of the Lord will be made perfect in us.
And Therefore we must wait with patience, and keep on doing our own business, and then in time we need not Fear but the works of the Lord will be made perfect in us.
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What then? Are we to obey none of our Saviour's Commandments, but such as we are to be gainers by? Is it not enough that he has plainly enjoin'd us to do this? Are not his Power and Authority sufficient grounds and motives for our obedience? Moreover, are we never to minister to the glory and honour of God and our Saviour,
What then? are we to obey none of our Saviour's commandments, but such as we Are to be gainers by? Is it not enough that he has plainly enjoined us to do this? are not his Power and authority sufficient grounds and motives for our Obedience? Moreover, Are we never to minister to the glory and honour of God and our Saviour,
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but where we can at the same time minister to our own profits too? This methinks is strange Doctrine, especially in a Christian's mouth, who promised at his Baptism, without reserve, to keep all God's Commandments,
but where we can At the same time minister to our own profits too? This methinks is strange Doctrine, especially in a Christian's Mouth, who promised At his Baptism, without reserve, to keep all God's commandments,
First, as to Lay Communicants, supposing them to be ill men, which yet Charity, especially such Charity as a man ought to bring with him to the Communion, commandeth you to be well assured of, before you suppose it;
First, as to Lay Communicants, supposing them to be ill men, which yet Charity, especially such Charity as a man ought to bring with him to the Communion, commands you to be well assured of, before you suppose it;
yet what is that to you? are you bound to answer for their unworthiness in receiving, or for the sins they shall be guilty of after? are you afraid that they are infectious,
yet what is that to you? Are you bound to answer for their unworthiness in receiving, or for the Sins they shall be guilty of After? Are you afraid that they Are infectious,
and that you shall catch their sins of them, only by looking on them, or kneeling by them? if not, what means this foolish nicety, these groundless scruples? would it not become you better when you meet such men, at the Lords Table, to hope that they are now beginning to repent and amend,
and that you shall catch their Sins of them, only by looking on them, or kneeling by them? if not, what means this foolish nicety, these groundless scruples? would it not become you better when you meet such men, At the lords Table, to hope that they Are now beginning to Repent and amend,
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and other good men, as that which may afterwards prove a likely means of making them love that Religion, to which thou and they owe all their goodness.
and other good men, as that which may afterwards prove a likely means of making them love that Religion, to which thou and they owe all their Goodness.
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Nay, the very thoughts of the great danger of communicating unworthily and indecently, which you say these me• bring into your minds, are very proper thoughts a• that time.
Nay, the very thoughts of the great danger of communicating unworthily and indecently, which you say these me• bring into your minds, Are very proper thoughts a• that time.
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Secondly, As to an ill Minister. this objectio• might be of some force, if the virtue and efficacy o• the Communion did at all depend upon the goodnes• or badness of him who administreth it; but this i• doth not.
Secondly, As to an ill Minister. this objectio• might be of Some force, if the virtue and efficacy o• the Communion did At all depend upon the goodnes• or badness of him who administereth it; but this i• does not.
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Fifthly, It is objected by some that they cannot come to the Lords Supper, as administred by the Church of England, because they cannot comply with the posture of kneeling, in which that enjoyns them to receive it.
Fifthly, It is objected by Some that they cannot come to the lords Supper, as administered by the Church of England, Because they cannot comply with the posture of kneeling, in which that enjoins them to receive it.
a thing which I wish som men would seriously lay to heart) this methinks must be strange perverseness, to refuse to obey our Governours in indifferent things, the only things in which our obedience to them can be try'd.
a thing which I wish Some men would seriously lay to heart) this methinks must be strange perverseness, to refuse to obey our Governors in indifferent things, the only things in which our Obedience to them can be tried.
Is it because this was not the posture in which our Lord instituted this Holy Supper? How do they know that? for the Scriptures are silent in that matter;
Is it Because this was not the posture in which our Lord instituted this Holy Supper? How do they know that? for the Scriptures Are silent in that matter;
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if it did, it would likewise, for the same reason, require other circumstances proper to a Feast and a Table, which yet the• who make this objection will by no means allow o• so that in this they give themselves their answer.
if it did, it would likewise, for the same reason, require other Circumstances proper to a Feast and a Table, which yet the• who make this objection will by no means allow o• so that in this they give themselves their answer.
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Lastly, is it because, this posture is abused to ver• ill purposes by Idolaters, more especially by the Papists in this very instance of communicating? I answer, that the abuse of an indifferent thing, can b• no argument against the lawful use of it, more particularly the use of it, to very good and commendable ends.
Lastly, is it Because, this posture is abused to ver• ill Purposes by Idolaters, more especially by the Papists in this very instance of communicating? I answer, that the abuse of an indifferent thing, can b• no argument against the lawful use of it, more particularly the use of it, to very good and commendable ends.
But here i• is to be considered, that altho this is a very good expression of that charity, which we are indispensabl• bound to bring with us thither,
But Here i• is to be considered, that although this is a very good expression of that charity, which we Are indispensabl• bound to bring with us thither,
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yet this is no necessary condition of, or qualification for, our worth• receiving. Those who have nothing or very little t• give have equal right to the Communion,
yet this is no necessary condition of, or qualification for, our worth• receiving. Those who have nothing or very little t• give have equal right to the Communion,
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〈 ◊ 〉 him give chearfully what he 〈 ◊ 〉 able, and he need not fear but that our Saviour, wh• … so much commended the Widow's Charity in h• … Mite, will likewise accept and approve his? Or if 〈 ◊ 〉 has nothing else to offer to God,
〈 ◊ 〉 him give cheerfully what he 〈 ◊ 〉 able, and he need not Fear but that our Saviour, wh• … so much commended the Widow's Charity in h• … Mite, will likewise accept and approve his? Or if 〈 ◊ 〉 has nothing Else to offer to God,
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and likewise meet to be partaker of that Inheritance of the Saints in light, which thou, in thine infinite mercy, hast promis'd to all such as faithfully serve and please thee, through thy dear Son,
and likewise meet to be partaker of that Inheritance of the Saints in Light, which thou, in thine infinite mercy, hast promised to all such as faithfully serve and please thee, through thy dear Son,
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send thy Holy Ghost, and pour into my heart that most excellent gift of Charity, the very bond of peace and of all Virtues, without which whosoever liveth is counted dead before thee.
send thy Holy Ghost, and pour into my heart that most excellent gift of Charity, the very bound of peace and of all Virtues, without which whosoever lives is counted dead before thee.
More especially now, when I am going to commemorate the unspeakable love of my blessed Saviour in dying for me, let me not be destitute of love towards my Brethren.
More especially now, when I am going to commemorate the unspeakable love of my blessed Saviour in dying for me, let me not be destitute of love towards my Brothers.
but give me that Charity, which covereth a multitude of Sins, that Charity, by which all Men may know me to be Christs Disciple, which shall dispose me to be of a meek, patient, long suffering, forgiving temper like him,
but give me that Charity, which Covereth a multitude of Sins, that Charity, by which all Men may know me to be Christ Disciple, which shall dispose me to be of a meek, patient, long suffering, forgiving temper like him,
that Charity which shall never fail, but shall go along with us into, and make us fit Inhabitants for that City of Love, the new Jerusalem. Grant this, O merciful Father,
that Charity which shall never fail, but shall go along with us into, and make us fit Inhabitants for that city of Love, the new Jerusalem. Grant this, Oh merciful Father,
O Most gracious and ever merciful Lord God, who art always wont to give more than we either desire or deserve, accept, I beseech thee, my most humble and hearty thanks for thy great mercy in bringing me to the light of this day,
Oh Most gracious and ever merciful Lord God, who art always wont to give more than we either desire or deserve, accept, I beseech thee, my most humble and hearty thanks for thy great mercy in bringing me to the Light of this day,
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of renewing to him my Baptismal Vow of Faith and Obedience, and of receiving from him fresh confirmations of the benefits made over to me in my Baptism,
of renewing to him my Baptismal Voelli of Faith and obedience, and of receiving from him fresh confirmations of the benefits made over to me in my Baptism,
that my sins which are many and great, more especially all such as have been committed knowingly and wilfully, (such as — Here mention those wilful sins,
that my Sins which Are many and great, more especially all such as have been committed knowingly and wilfully, (such as — Here mention those wilful Sins,
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GRant, O blessed Jesu, that the nearer I draw to thy Table, the nearer I may likewise draw to thee in purity of heart and affections, in strength and liveliness of Faith, in fervency and extensiveness of Charity ▪ That so, being of the same mind which was in thee,
GRant, Oh blessed Jesu, that the nearer I draw to thy Table, the nearer I may likewise draw to thee in purity of heart and affections, in strength and liveliness of Faith, in fervency and extensiveness of Charity ▪ That so, being of the same mind which was in thee,
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and thinking, believing and doing ▪ as becometh thy Disciple, I may be meet to be partaker of those pledges of thy favour ▪ which thou now offerest at thy holy Table to all thy faithful Servants,
and thinking, believing and doing ▪ as Becometh thy Disciple, I may be meet to be partaker of those pledges of thy favour ▪ which thou now offerest At thy holy Table to all thy faithful Servants,
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HEar those Prayers, O Lord, which have been offer'd up by thy Congregation, and for the sake of thy well beloved Son Jesus Christ, suffer us to draw nigh unto thee,
HEar those Prayers, Oh Lord, which have been offered up by thy Congregation, and for the sake of thy well Beloved Son jesus christ, suffer us to draw High unto thee,
O let his merits answer for my unworthiness, let his death preserve me from dying, let his Body and Blood preserve my Body and Soul unto everlasting life. Amen. Immediately after receiving the Bread.
O let his merits answer for my unworthiness, let his death preserve me from dying, let his Body and Blood preserve my Body and Soul unto everlasting life. Amen. Immediately After receiving the Bred.
and represented to me by this Bread, I may become acceptable in thy sight, obtain thy pardon and peace, thy grace and assistance, thy everlasting happiness and glory.
and represented to me by this Bred, I may become acceptable in thy sighed, obtain thy pardon and peace, thy grace and assistance, thy everlasting happiness and glory.
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And do thou, O Lord, so fill my heart with thankfulness for the inestimable benefits of my Saviour's death and passion, that I may be ready to do any thing,
And do thou, Oh Lord, so fill my heart with thankfulness for the inestimable benefits of my Saviour's death and passion, that I may be ready to do any thing,
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That so the Lord Jesus may be indeed the Author of Salvation to me, and I being wash'd and cleans'd from all my sins in his Blood, may appear pure and spotless before thee,
That so the Lord jesus may be indeed the Author of Salvation to me, and I being washed and cleansed from all my Sins in his Blood, may appear pure and spotless before thee,
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ACcept, O Blessed Lord, accept my unfeign'd thanks, for thy great mercy in admitting me this day to the sweet and comfortable communion of the Body and Blood of Christ,
ACcept, Oh Blessed Lord, accept my unfeigned thanks, for thy great mercy in admitting me this day to the sweet and comfortable communion of the Body and Blood of christ,
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Marvellous was thy love in sending thy Son to dye for us, and particularly great has it been towards me, in that it has caus'd me to be born in a Christian Country, where I had early and easy opportunities of knowing the Christian Religion,
Marvellous was thy love in sending thy Son to die for us, and particularly great has it been towards me, in that it has caused me to be born in a Christian Country, where I had early and easy opportunities of knowing the Christian Religion,
and his coming hastened, to the inexpressible comfort and eternal joy of all those, who having sincerely obey'd the Gospel of Christ here, shall evermore rejoyce in the blessed fruits and rewards of their Obedience in Heaven.
and his coming hastened, to the inexpressible Comfort and Eternal joy of all those, who having sincerely obeyed the Gospel of christ Here, shall evermore rejoice in the blessed fruits and rewards of their obedience in Heaven.
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and thy Eternally blessed Spirit, three persons but one God, be all Honour and Glory, Might, Majesty and Dominion, from this time, henceforth and for evermore. Amen. The End.
and thy Eternally blessed Spirit, three Persons but one God, be all Honour and Glory, Might, Majesty and Dominion, from this time, henceforth and for evermore. Amen. The End.
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