The Kings censure upon recusants that refuse the sacrament of the Lords Supper. Delivered in three sermons, containing a refutation of some dangerous common errors, and a remonstration of the duties of administration and participation of that holy sacrament. Proving the necessity of receiving it. Reproving the neglect and contempt of it. Disproving the exceptions and excuses alleged against either the giving or taking of it. Set forth to publick view for the hungry and thirsty souls sake that desire to be satisfyed. By Thomas Marshal minister of the doctrin [sic] and sacraments of the Gospel.
IN the second Partition of the Text where I left off, two things were observed, Nuptiae, & Paratto, or the qualitie of the Feast, a Wedding, and its preparation, it is ready. Of the First, the Wedding, I have spoken:
IN the second Partition of the Text where I left off, two things were observed, Nuptiae, & Paratto, or the quality of the Feast, a Wedding, and its preparation, it is ready. Of the First, the Wedding, I have spoken:
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now let your attention wait upon the second, The preparation, The Wedding is ready. And that represents to us the good will and pleasure of God towards his people, that he would not have them stay out of time for the Ordinances of the Gospell:
now let your attention wait upon the second, The preparation, The Wedding is ready. And that represents to us the good will and pleasure of God towards his people, that he would not have them stay out of time for the Ordinances of the Gospel:
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But they, at or upon the day of Pentecost next ensuing, prepare for themselves again, and their new Congregation of three thousand Souls which they had converted;
But they, At or upon the day of Pentecost next ensuing, prepare for themselves again, and their new Congregation of three thousand Souls which they had converted;
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Where NONLATINALPHABET as oft implies NONLATINALPHABET an often and not a seldom receiving. This did the Apostles daily at first make ready this Feast for their Congregation:
Where as oft Implies an often and not a seldom receiving. This did the Apostles daily At First make ready this Feast for their Congregation:
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Acts 2. wherein the publique state of the Church consists. Imo hic quatuor not as exprimit, ex quibus vera & genuina facies Ecclesiae dijudicare queat,
Acts 2. wherein the public state of the Church consists. Imo hic quatuor not as Expresses, ex quibus vera & genuina fancies Ecclesiae dijudicare queat,
Nay here the Evangelist fets down Four Markes or Notes whereby the true genuine Face of the Church may be discerned, that is, Apostolicall Doctrine, Communion among the Members, the breaking of Bread in the Sacrament,
Nay Here the Evangelist fets down Four Marks or Notes whereby the true genuine Face of the Church may be discerned, that is, Apostolical Doctrine, Communion among the Members, the breaking of Bred in the Sacrament,
What face of a Church is there then in all Conventicles, and many Congregations, where the essential marks of Apostolical Doctrine and Sacraments are wanting? These two,
What face of a Church is there then in all Conventicles, and many Congregations, where the essential marks of Apostolical Doctrine and Sacraments Are wanting? These two,
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& call'd it their Viaticum, their wayfaring f•re, to strengthen the inward man for the long journey in case they chanced that day to die and depart this World into another;
& called it their Viaticum, their wayfaring f•re, to strengthen the inward man for the long journey in case they chanced that day to die and depart this World into Another;
This Sacrament, saith Tertullian, commanded of God to all, we take in antelucanis coetibus, in our meetings before Day, at the hands of none but the President of the Congregation.
This Sacrament, Says Tertullian, commanded of God to all, we take in antelucanis coetibus, in our meetings before Day, At the hands of none but the President of the Congregation.
St. Basill saith they communicated in his time foure daies in the week, NONLATINALPHABET, on the Lords Day, NONLATINALPHABET, on the Wednesday, NONLATINALPHABET, on the Friday and on the Saturday, which was the Jews Sabbath;
Saint Basil Says they communicated in his time foure days in the Week,, on the lords Day,, on the Wednesday,, on the Friday and on the Saturday, which was the jews Sabbath;
however before his time he saies they received NONLATINALPHABET, every Day in the Week. St. Augustine 's judgement upon the Case of often communicating is worthy to be followed.
however before his time he Says they received, every Day in the Week. Saint Augustine is judgement upon the Case of often communicating is worthy to be followed.
Qui vero in Natali Domini, in Paschate & Pentecoste non communicaverint vix catholici credantur, But they which shall not communicate at Easter, Pentecost,
Qui vero in Natal Domini, in Pasch & Pentecost non communicaverint vix Catholici credantur, But they which shall not communicate At Easter, Pentecost,
and had in greatest Honour and Reverence of all Christians, for that it sets forth unto us the great Mystery of our Redemption, lively representing before our eies that great and effectuall Sacrifice, whereof all legal Offerings before were but types and shadows,
and had in greatest Honour and reverence of all Christians, for that it sets forth unto us the great Mystery of our Redemption, lively representing before our eyes that great and effectual Sacrifice, whereof all Legal Offerings before were but types and shadows,
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The breaking of whose Body there, is figured in the breaking of Bread here, and the effusion of his Blood there, expressed in the pouring out of the Wine here, His Death and Passion all wholly represented in the Sacramental actions:
The breaking of whose Body there, is figured in the breaking of Bred Here, and the effusion of his Blood there, expressed in the pouring out of the Wine Here, His Death and Passion all wholly represented in the Sacramental actions:
O cogita quali sis insignitus honore, quali mensa fruaris, O do but think then what honour thou hast to be admitted to feast at a Table with Jesus Christ.
O cogita Kuali sis insignitus honore, Kuali mensa fruaris, Oh do but think then what honour thou hast to be admitted to feast At a Table with jesus christ.
My Flesh is meat indeed, and my Blood is drink indeed (saith our Saviour) and he that eateth my Flesh, Iohn 6.55. and drinketh my Blood, shall live for ever;
My Flesh is meat indeed, and my Blood is drink indeed (Says our Saviour) and he that Eateth my Flesh, John 6.55. and Drinketh my Blood, shall live for ever;
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Faith is here strengthened, Hope enlarged, Charity confirmed, Patience relieved, Temperance prooved, Chastity corroborated, and all other vertues which they that come to this feast contend for, either granted or augmented.
Faith is Here strengthened, Hope enlarged, Charity confirmed, Patience relieved, Temperance proved, Chastity corroborated, and all other Virtues which they that come to this feast contend for, either granted or augmented.
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there is strength against temptation, and certain hope and assurance of eternal life and salvation, purchased by Christs death and suffering here signified,
there is strength against temptation, and certain hope and assurance of Eternal life and salvation, purchased by Christ death and suffering Here signified,
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He that dusy prepares himself for this Feast, communes with his own heart, calls himself to account for his by-past actions and errors, examines his own state,
He that dusy prepares himself for this Feast, communes with his own heart, calls himself to account for his bypast actions and errors, examines his own state,
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But where this mysticall marriage Feast is not made ready, sin increaseth, errour and Heresie springeth up, Prophaness spreadeth, Religion withereth, Faith fadeth, Hope fainteth, Charity dyeth, true knowledge of God decayeth, Reformation goes backward,
But where this mystical marriage Feast is not made ready, since increases, error and Heresy springs up, Profaneness spreadeth, Religion withereth, Faith fades, Hope fainteth, Charity Dies, true knowledge of God decayeth, Reformation Goes backward,
And the servants I mean, are not all that minister about Holy things, but only those which have polluted the Commemorative Sacrifice of the Lord, saying with those prophaning Priests, Malac. 1.7. The Table of the Lord is not to be regarded.
And the Servants I mean, Are not all that minister about Holy things, but only those which have polluted the Commemorative Sacrifice of the Lord, saying with those profaning Priests, Malachi 1.7. The Table of the Lord is not to be regarded.
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They had no regard to the sacrifice, these to the sacrament (both figurative Feasts of Christs death) they cared not what was offerred, these care not though nothing be ministred at all to the people.
They had no regard to the sacrifice, these to the sacrament (both figurative Feasts of Christ death) they cared not what was offered, these care not though nothing be ministered At all to the people.
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and since they came into their places, have sequestred, at their pleasure also, the bread of Christs Body, which is the life of their Souls, from the Parishioners which were their charges,
and since they Come into their places, have sequestered, At their pleasure also, the bred of Christ Body, which is the life of their Souls, from the Parishioners which were their charges,
The King makes ready his dinner, and sends out his servants to call the Guests, though they that were bidden, he saies, were not worthy. And they that are unworthy in one respect, may be worthy in another, as you shall hear hereafter.
The King makes ready his dinner, and sends out his Servants to call the Guests, though they that were bidden, he Says, were not worthy. And they that Are unworthy in one respect, may be worthy in Another, as you shall hear hereafter.
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If we demand wherin lies their unworthiness now, which they themselves counted worthy before, they usually pretend (though somwhat prejudicial to their late preaching) the peoples sin and Ignorance, which will not be rectified by this long abstinence from the food of their Souls, which would make them grow in Grace and the knowledge of our Lord Jesus Christ;
If we demand wherein lies their unworthiness now, which they themselves counted worthy before, they usually pretend (though somewhat prejudicial to their late preaching) the peoples since and Ignorance, which will not be rectified by this long abstinence from the food of their Souls, which would make them grow in Grace and the knowledge of our Lord jesus christ;
and bring you to destruction of Body and Soul. St. Augustine saies it, and that with reason for it, Tunc intravit in eum Satanas, quando indigne Corpus Christi suscipiens, judicium sibi manducavit & bibit,
and bring you to destruction of Body and Soul. Saint Augustine Says it, and that with reason for it, Tunc intravit in Eum Satanas, quando indigne Corpus Christ suscipiens, judicium sibi manducavit & bibit,
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But St. Luke makes express mention of his remaining after the Sacrament, For after Jesus had given the Bread and the Wine, Luke 22.19, 20. it follows in 21. The hand of him that betrayeth me is on the Table.
But Saint Lycia makes express mention of his remaining After the Sacrament, For After jesus had given the Bred and the Wine, Lycia 22.19, 20. it follows in 21. The hand of him that betrayeth me is on the Table.
and reject none that are not openly detected of sin, and scandalous to the Congregations. Many were faulty among the Corinthians, but none excommunicated but the Incestuous, who was scandalous.
and reject none that Are not openly detected of since, and scandalous to the Congregations. Many were faulty among the Corinthians, but none excommunicated but the Incestuous, who was scandalous.
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St Ambrose would not connive in this case at the great Emperour Theodosius, who by his rash Edict spilt the blood of seven thousand Citizens, the Innocent perishing together with the guilty,
Saint Ambrose would not connive in this case At the great Emperor Theodosius, who by his rash Edict spilled the blood of seven thousand Citizens, the Innocent perishing together with the guilty,
but excluded him (though not in a compulsive but a perswasive way) from the Lords Table and Temple for eight Moneths space, till he had with tears washed the stain of Blood from his Conscience,
but excluded him (though not in a compulsive but a persuasive Way) from the lords Table and Temple for eight Months Molle, till he had with tears washed the stain of Blood from his Conscience,
and inflict their Censure upon blood-shedders, Fornicators, and other open scandalous livers, to bring them to a sense of their Sins, and repentance of the same.
and inflict their Censure upon bloodshedders, Fornicators, and other open scandalous livers, to bring them to a sense of their Sins, and Repentance of the same.
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But to exclude all, the Godly and religious, as well as the openly vicious and notorious, is an act of as litle mercy and discretion to the souls of poor Christians,
But to exclude all, the Godly and religious, as well as the openly vicious and notorious, is an act of as little mercy and discretion to the Souls of poor Christians,
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or recall a Councell of the antient fathers, I verily believe that none of them upon these grounds would consent to this long suspension of the Sacrament.
or Recall a Council of the ancient Father's, I verily believe that none of them upon these grounds would consent to this long suspension of the Sacrament.
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and that they did as well in Europe as in Africa and Asia, That which moved them to it, was the saying of our Saviour, 6 Joh. 53. Except ye eat the Flesh of the Son of man,
and that they did as well in Europe as in Africa and Asia, That which moved them to it, was the saying of our Saviour, 6 John 53. Except you eat the Flesh of the Son of man,
Nay Christ (say they) invited them to his bodily presence, saying, Suffer little Children to come unto me and forbid them not, why should they not then be admitted to the signe of his body?
Nay christ (say they) invited them to his bodily presence, saying, Suffer little Children to come unto me and forbid them not, why should they not then be admitted to the Signen of his body?
And though the modern Divines in all our Churches have changed that custome uppon Consideration of St. Pauls examination, which he prescribeth every Communicant, 1 Cor. 11.28.
And though the modern Divines in all our Churches have changed that custom upon Consideration of Saint Paul's examination, which he prescribeth every Communicant, 1 Cor. 11.28.
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than our Presbyters in their uncharitable censuring all Men and Women under their charge, unworthy of that sacred Mysterie Christ ordained to be a means to convey his merits,
than our Presbyters in their uncharitable censuring all Men and Women under their charge, unworthy of that sacred Mystery christ ordained to be a means to convey his merits,
Mr. Calvin and his Fellows, whom the Presbyterian Reformadoes follow, perceiving what a Jewel they have lost of Auricular Confession, which hangs still at the Priests ears in the Church of Rome, would fain recover this loss,
Mr. calvin and his Fellows, whom the Presbyterian Reformadoes follow, perceiving what a Jewel they have lost of Auricular Confessi, which hangs still At the Priests ears in the Church of Rome, would fain recover this loss,
and by strict examination before the Communion, unlock the Cabinets of counsels, and skrew themselves into the secrets of their Peoples hearts, the best way that can be devised to keep them in awe under their new Discipline.
and by strict examination before the Communion, unlock the Cabinets of Counsels, and Screw themselves into the secrets of their Peoples hearts, the best Way that can be devised to keep them in awe under their new Discipline.
and so eat of this Bread, &c. In the new constituted Church of Corinth there were Offendors of many sorts, and them that had need of purgation as well as we;
and so eat of this Bred, etc. In the new constituted Church of Corinth there were Offenders of many sorts, and them that had need of purgation as well as we;
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Carnal persons, that were makers of Sects and Schisms, given to envy, strife, and divisions; and some that he taxes for Drunkenness, and irreverence at the Lords Table:
Carnal Persons, that were makers of Sects and Schisms, given to envy, strife, and divisions; and Some that he Taxes for drunkenness, and irreverence At the lords Table:
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And for remedy of these iniquities and enormities, he prescribes not an Enquiry to be made by the Presbyters into the Lives and Consciences of these Sinners,
And for remedy of these iniquities and enormities, he prescribes not an Enquiry to be made by the Presbyters into the Lives and Consciences of these Sinners,
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as some suppose) For how can he that hath thrust himself into anothers Place and Possession without a rightfull Investiture, put that subsequent Interrogatory in the Text to himself, Quomodo hùc intrasti? which the King did here to him that came without his Wedding-garment,
as Some suppose) For how can he that hath thrust himself into another's Place and Possession without a rightful Investiture, put that subsequent Interrogatory in the Text to himself, Quomodo hùc intrasti? which the King did Here to him that Come without his wedding garment,
But if we had power to examine them as they would others, and search the depth of their hearts for the cause of their suspension of the Sacrament all this while from the People, we should find it is for the promoting of their intended Discipline.
But if we had power to examine them as they would Others, and search the depth of their hearts for the cause of their suspension of the Sacrament all this while from the People, we should find it is for the promoting of their intended Discipline.
Of which they would beget such a reverend esteem in the hearts of Men while they delay it, till their Lay Elders be elected, and their Classes erected;
Of which they would beget such a reverend esteem in the hearts of Men while they Delay it, till their Lay Elders be elected, and their Classes erected;
And how false a Supposition that is, will plainly appear, if we examine all those Texts in the New Testament, wherein the Administration of the Sacrament is recorded, without the least mention of this pretended Discipline.
And how false a Supposition that is, will plainly appear, if we examine all those Texts in the New Testament, wherein the Administration of the Sacrament is recorded, without the least mention of this pretended Discipline.
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We have the first Institution of it by our Saviour, Matth. 26.26, 27. Luk. 22.16, 17. where none will say any needfull rite was wanting for the more effectual receiving;
We have the First Institution of it by our Saviour, Matthew 26.26, 27. Luk. 22.16, 17. where none will say any needful rite was wanting for the more effectual receiving;
And yet it may be supposed, some there had need to be searched, and by the strict rules of their ruling Elders, to be secluded for their ignorance (as was before intimated) and their ambition and emulation.
And yet it may be supposed, Some there had need to be searched, and by the strict rules of their ruling Elders, to be secluded for their ignorance (as was before intimated) and their ambition and emulation.
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for affinities sake in Doctrine, to be more inclined to credit it, than those proofs of that nature which our Adversaries of Rome sometimes make their refuge,
for affinities sake in Doctrine, to be more inclined to credit it, than those proofs of that nature which our Adversaries of Room sometime make their refuge,
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from the Master's first Institution, to the Apostles his Ministers first Administration, set down Act. 2.42. They continued stedfastly in the Apostles Doctrine, and Fellowship, in breaking of Bread, and in Prayer;
from the Masters First Institution, to the Apostles his Ministers First Administration, Set down Act. 2.42. They continued steadfastly in the Apostles Doctrine, and Fellowship, in breaking of Bred, and in Prayer;
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if their Examination and Approbation had been so absolutely necessary before the Communion a but we find not a word there to make good their Assertion, who suspend the Sacrament for want of a setled Eldership, to prove and approve of them that are fit to receive it.
if their Examination and Approbation had been so absolutely necessary before the Communion a but we find not a word there to make good their Assertion, who suspend the Sacrament for want of a settled Eldership, to prove and approve of them that Are fit to receive it.
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which is there mentioned, tanquan• opus diei in die suo, as the proper business of the day, and yet not a tittle that inferrs a censure passed before by the Elders upon the Receivers.
which is there mentioned, tanquan• opus Die in die Sue, as the proper business of the day, and yet not a tittle that infers a censure passed before by the Elders upon the Receivers.
And lastly, if we consult the faithfull Apostle, more copious in 1 Cor. 11.20. than any of the Evangelists, in this Mysterie, we find him silent in this Office of Eldership;
And lastly, if we consult the faithful Apostle, more copious in 1 Cor. 11.20. than any of the Evangelists, in this Mystery, we find him silent in this Office of Eldership;
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for which he had been blame-worthy, undertaking as he doth, ver. 23. to make a true relation of that he had received from the Lord Jesus Christ touching this holy Communion,
for which he had been blameworthy, undertaking as he does, ver. 23. to make a true Relation of that he had received from the Lord jesus christ touching this holy Communion,
For there was an Incestuous person suffered to come into their Assemblyes, till St. Paul sent out his Excommunication against him, which they were to put in execution in a full Congregation;
For there was an Incestuous person suffered to come into their Assemblies, till Saint Paul sent out his Excommunication against him, which they were to put in execution in a full Congregation;
And an instance there is of some overtaken with Drunkenness (one of their great exceptions) not that fell through infirmity into that sin at some time before,
And an instance there is of Some overtaken with drunkenness (one of their great exceptions) not that fell through infirmity into that since At Some time before,
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and drink of that Cup. He advises not the Ministers, in this mixture of many unworthy Receivers, to suspend the Sacrament altogether till the Congregation be purged by the assistance of Elders in a Court of Judicature,
and drink of that Cup. He advises not the Ministers, in this mixture of many unworthy Receivers, to suspend the Sacrament altogether till the Congregation be purged by the assistance of Elders in a Court of Judicature,
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but puts the Case over to the Court of Conscience, wherein every Communicant is to censure himselfe, and upon his repentance and purpose of amendment take that holy Sacrament.
but puts the Case over to the Court of Conscience, wherein every Communicant is to censure himself, and upon his Repentance and purpose of amendment take that holy Sacrament.
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But no Text of Scripture is found for Ministers to deprive their People of this Sacrament for want of Discipline, no more than for Parents to withhold Bread from their Children till they have made ready for them a Rod to their minds.
But no Text of Scripture is found for Ministers to deprive their People of this Sacrament for want of Discipline, no more than for Parents to withhold Bred from their Children till they have made ready for them a Rod to their minds.
But though Scripture they have none, yet Reasons they have devised, some to defend their Supposition, which when they are removed, there will be no Bar to the Lord's Board,
But though Scripture they have none, yet Reasons they have devised, Some to defend their Supposition, which when they Are removed, there will be no Bar to the Lord's Board,
for they are, either ex parte Sacramenti, ex parte Ministri, vel ex parte Convivarum; They have relation either to the Sacrament, or to the Giver, or to the Receivers.
for they Are, either ex parte Sacrament, ex parte Ministri, vel ex parte Convivarum; They have Relation either to the Sacrament, or to the Giver, or to the Receivers.
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But if some unprepared Persons, whom we have neither the skill to discern, nor power to restrain, press in among the rest (a thing that must be tolerated,
But if Some unprepared Persons, whom we have neither the skill to discern, nor power to restrain, press in among the rest (a thing that must be tolerated,
Personal, when the Persons which communicate are not fitted with pre-requisite qualifications. The Prophanation then, to speak properly, is not in the Supper, but in the Receiver;
Personal, when the Persons which communicate Are not fitted with prerequisite qualifications. The Profanation then, to speak properly, is not in the Supper, but in the Receiver;
and this latter, not we, nor their Elders, can alwaies tell how to prevent. That Sentence of our Saviour, Nolite dare sanotum Canibus, Math. 7.6. Give not that which is holy to Dogs, neither cast your Pearls before Swine.
and this latter, not we, nor their Elders, can always tell how to prevent. That Sentence of our Saviour, Nolite Dare sanotum Canibus, Math. 7.6. Give not that which is holy to Dogs, neither cast your Pearls before Swine.
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many of them take as a Precept prohibiting this Sacrament to the prophane and ignorant: but they mistake the sense there intended, which our Saviour understood of Admonition or Reproof,
many of them take as a Precept prohibiting this Sacrament to the profane and ignorant: but they mistake the sense there intended, which our Saviour understood of Admonition or Reproof,
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as appears by the words foregoing, and the reasons following ( lest they turn again and tear you ) which never happened, never was offered to the Dispensers of this Sacrament from the prophanest Wretches that ever receiv'd it.
as appears by the words foregoing, and the Reasons following (lest they turn again and tear you) which never happened, never was offered to the Dispensers of this Sacrament from the profanest Wretches that ever received it.
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The Gospel is an holy thing, a Pearl in the Parable, and must not we cast that among such as they count Dogs and Swine? beastly livers that regard it not? Surely the Apostles were not so scrupulous;
The Gospel is an holy thing, a Pearl in the Parable, and must not we cast that among such as they count Dogs and Swine? beastly livers that regard it not? Surely the Apostles were not so scrupulous;
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If we should stand upon these tearms, and not preach the Gospel, because holy, till we come into a Congregation wholly sanctified and pure, we must preach no more on Earth to convert and win Souls to Heaven.
If we should stand upon these terms, and not preach the Gospel, Because holy, till we come into a Congregation wholly sanctified and pure, we must preach no more on Earth to convert and win Souls to Heaven.
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His sin then that receiveth, cannot be imputed to the Minister that giveth, so long as his unworthiness in receiving doth not depend upon his Ministerial action of giving.
His since then that receives, cannot be imputed to the Minister that gives, so long as his unworthiness in receiving does not depend upon his Ministerial actium of giving.
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But if any will take offence if I feed my Body with Nutriment, or my Soul with Sacrament, I may not for this starve either, that I be not accessary to my own death and famishment.
But if any will take offence if I feed my Body with Nutriment, or my Soul with Sacrament, I may not for this starve either, that I be not accessary to my own death and famishment.
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In point of Charity it were better to give alms to ten Counterfeits, than to suffer one member of Christ to perish for want of food and rayment, and in execution of our.
In point of Charity it were better to give alms to ten Counterfeits, than to suffer one member of christ to perish for want of food and raiment, and in execution of our.
So that though a person be known to be culpable to the Minister, or openly detected of a crime to the Congregation, he is not to be excluded by the Minister alone,
So that though a person be known to be culpable to the Minister, or openly detected of a crime to the Congregation, he is not to be excluded by the Minister alone,
Nos à Communione quempiam prohibere non possumus nisi sponte confessum (say Augustin and Aquin. both) aut in aliquo judicio Ecclesiastico vel saeculari convictam.
Nos à Communion quempiam prohibere non possumus nisi sponte confessum (say Augustin and Aquinas both) Or in Aliquo Judicio Ecclesiastic vel saeculari convictam.
If the profain and ignorant then, press into the Lords presence at this feast it is at their own perrill, see they to it, we must not disobey our Masters Command.
If the profain and ignorant then, press into the lords presence At this feast it is At their own peril, see they to it, we must not disobey our Masters Command.
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If there come in a man to this marriage feast without his wedding garment. They are not the servants that wait, but the King himself that watches over all;
If there come in a man to this marriage feast without his wedding garment. They Are not the Servants that wait, but the King himself that watches over all;
And so neither on the Sacraments part, nor yet the Givers nor the Receivers can any just plea be taken for this long stay and suspension the presbyters make of the Eucharist for want of Elders to order their Communicants.
And so neither on the Sacraments part, nor yet the Givers nor the Receivers can any just plea be taken for this long stay and suspension the presbyters make of the Eucharist for want of Elders to order their Communicants.
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but all with as little Success in this Iland, as had that building of the temple at Jerusalem, which the Jews so often attempted to rear a third time, upon the ground, where it formerly stood, at the Instigation of apostate Julian, who would have it done in opposition to those words of our Saviour.
but all with as little Success in this Island, as had that building of the temple At Jerusalem, which the jews so often attempted to rear a third time, upon the ground, where it formerly stood, At the Instigation of apostate Julian, who would have it done in opposition to those words of our Saviour.
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'Tis too strict to stand with our loosness and liberty, too sharp a bridle to curb in all sorts of Sectaries, that would have the reigns of Religion laid in their necks, to run if they please to the Devill.
It's too strict to stand with our looseness and liberty, too sharp a bridle to curb in all sorts of Sectaries, that would have the reigns of Religion laid in their necks, to run if they please to the devil.
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but if we suffer them to starve for want of this bread of life, what account shall we Stewards of the houshold of God give? Or what answer shall we make to our Master at the last day, that for neglecting to feed the hungry and give drink to the thirsty will denounce the sentence of Condemnation.
but if we suffer them to starve for want of this bred of life, what account shall we Stewards of the household of God give? Or what answer shall we make to our Master At the last day, that for neglecting to feed the hungry and give drink to the thirsty will denounce the sentence of Condemnation.
And now shall the Apostles Successors under a pretence of Reformation, teach onely and not feed? Understand all these pasce's of feeding ( Ore ) with the Doctrin of the mouth, none of them ( opere ) with the example of the works,
And now shall the Apostles Successors under a pretence of Reformation, teach only and not feed? Understand all these pasce's of feeding (Over) with the Doctrine of the Mouth, none of them (Opere) with the Exampl of the works,
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IN my last I made known the good pleasure of God the King, to have the marriage feast of his son or the Sacrament of his body and bloud duly made ready for his people, according to the practise of the Primitive Church, in the purest times.
IN my last I made known the good pleasure of God the King, to have the marriage feast of his son or the Sacrament of his body and blood duly made ready for his people, according to the practice of the Primitive Church, in the Purest times.
You have heard what the readiness of the wedding requires at the Ministers hands. Now more briefly say what will be expected from thence, of you the Communicants.
You have herd what the readiness of the wedding requires At the Ministers hands. Now more briefly say what will be expected from thence, of you the Communicants.
and some of faith onely, yet the most make it the ornament of the spirits, vertues and graces in the conversation without, joined with a good conscience cleansed from sin, within.
and Some of faith only, yet the most make it the ornament of the spirits, Virtues and graces in the Conversation without, joined with a good conscience cleansed from since, within.
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When God was to come down uppon mount Sinai, to give the Law he commanded Moses to sanctifie the people, two dayes before and charge them to wash their cloaths,
When God was to come down upon mount Sinai, to give the Law he commanded Moses to sanctify the people, two days before and charge them to wash their clothes,
and charge them to wash themselves by tears of repentance, and contrition, and so be ready against the time, which if they do accordingly, they shall not be Shent for coming without their wedding garment.
and charge them to wash themselves by tears of Repentance, and contrition, and so be ready against the time, which if they do accordingly, they shall not be Shent for coming without their wedding garment.
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and with those pretious Jewels of the spirits, gists and graces: In a word adorned we must be with the righteousness of Justification and Sanctification.
and with those precious Jewels of the spirits, gists and graces: In a word adorned we must be with the righteousness of Justification and Sanctification.
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But without these how disguised and disfigured do people appear in Gods sight, when they come before him with ulcerous sores uppon their consciences,
But without these how disguised and disfigured doe people appear in God's sighed, when they come before him with ulcerous sores upon their Consciences,
And if they shall come as men go now adayes, with the halting feet of Newtrality, eyes blinded through errors and ignorauce, ears dear to Gods truth, tongues dumb in his prayses, with the wry-neck of aversness, black-mouths through blasphemy, blew-teeth of envy, hands full of bloud and bribery.
And if they shall come as men go now adays, with the halting feet of Neutrality, eyes blinded through errors and ignorance, ears dear to God's truth, tongues dumb in his praises, with the wryneck of averseness, black-mouths through blasphemy, blew-teeth of envy, hands full of blood and bribery.
Or the guest here that wanted his wedding garment whom the King commanded, to be bound in chains and cast into utter darkness, where is weeping and gnashing of teeth.
Or the guest Here that wanted his wedding garment whom the King commanded, to be bound in chains and cast into utter darkness, where is weeping and gnashing of teeth.
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you are not unacquainted with the danger of unworthy Receiving, which there is no way to prevent but by preparation before you come, not by Renegation when you are called.
you Are not unacquainted with the danger of unworthy Receiving, which there is no Way to prevent but by preparation before you come, not by Renegation when you Are called.
Oh Jerusalem, Jerusalem that killest and stonest the Prophets, how oft would I have gathered thee as an hen doth her chickens, under her wings and they would not come, is angred and offended at Recusancy.
O Jerusalem, Jerusalem that Killest and Stonest the prophets, how oft would I have gathered thee as an hen does her chickens, under her wings and they would not come, is angered and offended At Recusancy.
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They refused to harken pulled away the shoulder and stopped their eares, that they might not hear (and it follows) Therefore came great wrath from the Lord of hosts, 13. who scattered them with a wherlwind among the nations:
They refused to harken pulled away the shoulder and stopped their ears, that they might not hear (and it follows) Therefore Come great wrath from the Lord of hosts, 13. who scattered them with a wherlwind among the Nations:
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Yea so provoked when murmurring and insurrection against his Messemgers is joyned with it, that wrath comes out from the Lord for it against Corah and his confederats that said we will not come up, which consumed part of them with strange, fire that came out from the Lord,
Yea so provoked when murmuring and insurrection against his Messemgers is joined with it, that wrath comes out from the Lord for it against Corah and his confederates that said we will not come up, which consumed part of them with strange, fire that Come out from the Lord,
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But that I aime at chifly at this time, is to shew the danger of denying grace offered in the Sacrament, God expects they should come that are bidden to it.
But that I aim At chifly At this time, is to show the danger of denying grace offered in the Sacrament, God expects they should come that Are bidden to it.
Nor is that all the prejudice but a further danger, for if we look into the text we shall find they were but dead men, that denyed and came not when they were bidden.
Nor is that all the prejudice but a further danger, for if we look into the text we shall find they were but dead men, that denied and Come not when they were bidden.
and evilly intreated the servants that were sent (such usage as many of us have found at Recusants hands) But when the king heard of it, he was wroth and sent forth his men of war,
and evilly entreated the Servants that were sent (such usage as many of us have found At Recusants hands) But when the King herd of it, he was wroth and sent forth his men of war,
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Judge in your selves brethren, If a King (as in the text) or great states-man shall prepare a costly feast for his poor neighbours, send out his servants that wait on his person first to invite,
Judge in your selves brothers, If a King (as in the text) or great statesman shall prepare a costly feast for his poor neighbours, send out his Servants that wait on his person First to invite,
then again to call them at the hour, and they slight him and his cheer, will it not be taken as an Indignity to him and a just cause of indignation against them? So is it when you are bidden to the Supper of the Lord,
then again to call them At the hour, and they slight him and his cheer, will it not be taken as an Indignity to him and a just cause of Indignation against them? So is it when you Are bidden to the Supper of the Lord,
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for they understanding, the saying of our Saviour ( Except ye eat the flesh of the Son of man and drink his bloud, ye have no life in you ) not simply of a spirituall eating and drinking but (which is more safe to do) of a Sacramentall also,
for they understanding, the saying of our Saviour (Except you eat the Flesh of the Son of man and drink his blood, you have no life in you) not simply of a spiritual eating and drinking but (which is more safe to do) of a Sacramental also,
for it is a figurative speech sayes St. Augustin, commanding in passione Pomini communicandam & mente suaviter recondendum: Lib. 3. de doct. Christiana.
for it is a figurative speech Says Saint Augustin, commanding in passion Pomini communicandam & mente Suaviter recondendum: Lib. 3. de doct. Christian.
And therefore held they it necessary for all to takes it Sacramentally uppon pain of death and damnation which to prevent, They gave it for a sureness to sucking children and infants.
And Therefore held they it necessary for all to Takes it Sacramentally upon pain of death and damnation which to prevent, They gave it for a sureness to sucking children and Infants.
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But a lively faith will make this effectuall application to thy soul, to bring thee hither and say, (when the Minister gives warning to prepare for a Communion) he is the servant of the great King, sent to invite the guests to the marriage feast of his Son, shall I not make ready and go? and at the time of administration, say Christs flesh and bloud, with all the benefits of his Passion are now offered under the Elements, of bread and wine, shall I not taste and take? the copy of my pardon is there to be renewed signed,
But a lively faith will make this effectual application to thy soul, to bring thee hither and say, (when the Minister gives warning to prepare for a Communion) he is the servant of the great King, sent to invite the guests to the marriage feast of his Son, shall I not make ready and go? and At the time of administration, say Christ Flesh and blood, with all the benefits of his Passion Are now offered under the Elements, of bred and wine, shall I not taste and take? the copy of my pardon is there to be renewed signed,
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and sealed to my soul and conscience, shall I not accept it? The earnest of Salvation is there given and shall I refuse it? If I do I may not have the like opportunity again,
and sealed to my soul and conscience, shall I not accept it? The earnest of Salvation is there given and shall I refuse it? If I do I may not have the like opportunity again,
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and so resolve with thy self to come when thou art bidden, that the King complain not of thee among the rest, which for none appearance are censured not worthy.
and so resolve with thy self to come when thou art bidden, that the King complain not of thee among the rest, which for none appearance Are censured not worthy.
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It is fit we hear the Recusants plea or give them leave to speak for themselves St. Luke sayes, They all with one consent began to make Excuses, to the Servant that invited them, one said I have bought a Farm and goe to see it, 19. I pray thee have me excused: 20. another I have bought five yoak of Oxen and I goe to prove them, The excuses of them in the not.
It is fit we hear the Recusants plea or give them leave to speak for themselves Saint Lycia Says, They all with one consent began to make Excuses, to the Servant that invited them, one said I have bought a Farm and go to see it, 19. I pray thee have me excused: 20. Another I have bought five yoke of Oxen and I go to prove them, The excuses of them in the not.
For shall the marrying of a carnal Wife stay thee from the wedding of thy Soul to Christ? Shall the Conjugal Society in House or Family be preferred before the comfortable communion with the Bridegroom of thy Soul in the Sacrament? Or shall the Countryfarm be prized above the Kingdome of Heaven? And a company of Oxen, Horses,
For shall the marrying of a carnal Wife stay thee from the wedding of thy Soul to christ? Shall the Conjugal Society in House or Family be preferred before the comfortable communion with the Bridegroom of thy Soul in the Sacrament? Or shall the Countryfarm be prized above the Kingdom of Heaven? And a company of Oxen, Horses,
and Swine, be more desired than the communion of the Saints and Angels? God calls thee to come to him then, Et post ponitur Deus Bovibus, qui te aequavit Angelis? And shall God be served after the Oxen and Beasts, that hath made thee equal with the Angels? Or will your Merchandize answer for your absence? and your pennyworths of Earthly Gain countervail the loss of Heavenly Grace? Your buying bodily provision excuse the neglect of thy Souls nourishment? Your gathering up Dross and Dung (as St. Paul terms the riches of the World) satisfie for your loss of Christ? or what shall it advantage a Man to win the World by a Bargain,
and Swine, be more desired than the communion of the Saints and Angels? God calls thee to come to him then, Et post ponitur Deus Bovibus, qui te aequavit Angels? And shall God be served After the Oxen and Beasts, that hath made thee equal with the Angels? Or will your Merchandise answer for your absence? and your penny-worths of Earthly Gain countervail the loss of Heavenly Grace? Your buying bodily provision excuse the neglect of thy Souls nourishment? Your gathering up Dross and Dung (as Saint Paul terms the riches of the World) satisfy for your loss of christ? or what shall it advantage a Man to win the World by a Bargain,
But so long as all these buying and selling, farming and wiving, may be done at other times, the six daies God allowes for them, the plea will not hold in his Court to excuse their absence, who requires their presence at his Feast on another day and time set apart for the same.
But so long as all these buying and selling, farming and wiving, may be done At other times, the six days God allows for them, the plea will not hold in his Court to excuse their absence, who requires their presence At his Feast on Another day and time Set apart for the same.
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As St. Ambrose prescribed the great Emperour Theodosius for the good of his Soul, after his rash Decree, which cost the lives of 7000 Thessalonians. Or such a strait penance as St. Cyprian injoyned the lapsed Christians, whom he bids, Orare impensius, & rogare, to seek God by prayer more instantly and earnestly;
As Saint Ambrose prescribed the great Emperor Theodosius for the good of his Soul, After his rash decree, which cost the lives of 7000 Thessalonians. Or such a strait penance as Saint Cyprian enjoined the lapsed Christians, whom he bids, Orare impensius, & Rogare, to seek God by prayer more instantly and earnestly;
Eleemosynis frequenter insistere, quibus animae à morte liberantur, to break off their sins, as Daniel said to Nebuchadnezzar, by righteousness, and shewing mercy to the poor;
Eleemosynary frequenter Insist, quibus Spirits à morte liberantur, to break off their Sins, as daniel said to Nebuchadnezzar, by righteousness, and showing mercy to the poor;
Justis operibus incumbere, quibus peccata purgantur, and to make restitution, and do good works, whereby through God's mercy their sins may be purged and pardoned.
Justis operibus encumber, quibus Peccata purgantur, and to make restitution, and do good works, whereby through God's mercy their Sins may be purged and pardoned.
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If there be any then in whose heart lyes the venome of inveterate Malice, or the poyson of Asps under his lips, let him imitate the wise Serpent, which leaves Venenum in latibulo, casts up his Poyson,
If there be any then in whose heart lies the venom of inveterate Malice, or the poison of Asps under his lips, let him imitate the wise Serpent, which leaves Venenum in latibulo, Cast up his Poison,
After these we may take the Return of them which keep away for the cause of Schism and Heresy, who answer with Contumacy, say not so much as have us excused, with them in the Text,
After these we may take the Return of them which keep away for the cause of Schism and Heresy, who answer with Contumacy, say not so much as have us excused, with them in the Text,
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It excludes outwardly, and, which is worse, separates inwardly, and causes a substraction of the Spirit of Grace, that is, the Soul that enlivens the whole Mystical Body of Christ,
It excludes outwardly, and, which is Worse, separates inwardly, and Causes a substraction of the Spirit of Grace, that is, the Soul that enlivens the Whole Mystical Body of christ,
and so leaves the divided member in a dead or dying condition. Membrum amputatum amittit Spiritum, dum in corpore erat vivebat praecisum verò amittet Spiritum;
and so leaves the divided member in a dead or dying condition. Limb amputatum Amittit Spiritum, dum in corpore erat vivebat praecisum verò amittet Spiritum;
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Which is plainly seen in many of those self-conceited Separatists, who because they like not to retain the knowledge they had of God in their minds, are given over of God to a reprobate mind,
Which is plainly seen in many of those self-conceited Separatists, who Because they like not to retain the knowledge they had of God in their minds, Are given over of God to a Reprobate mind,
But we must often take food and nourishment to preserve life and health, and therefore this Sacrament of feeding and refreshing our Souls is often to be iterated.
But we must often take food and nourishment to preserve life and health, and Therefore this Sacrament of feeding and refreshing our Souls is often to be iterated.
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We do by this means feed on him more sensibly, fully, and effectually, and the oftner (if reverently and devoutly taken) the more strengthening in all Grace and Salvation:
We do by this means feed on him more sensibly, Fully, and effectually, and the oftener (if reverently and devoutly taken) the more strengthening in all Grace and Salvation:
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though not ex opere operato, as they said at Trent Council, yet ex Det beneplacito, of God's good pleasure, who hath ordained the Sacraments to be used, Non solum signisicandi, sed etiam sanctificandi gratia, Not for signification onely,
though not ex Opere operato, as they said At Trent Council, yet ex Debt beneplacito, of God's good pleasure, who hath ordained the Sacraments to be used, Non solum signisicandi, sed etiam sanctificandi Gratia, Not for signification only,
And he saies so in another place, He that will not forsake Father and Mother, House and Land for my sake, me non dignus est, is not worthy of me, or rather, not worthy of his Supper, which is more consonant to the Text. The King said such words, Luk. 14.24. None of them that were bidden shall tast of my Supper.
And he Says so in Another place, He that will not forsake Father and Mother, House and Land for my sake, me non Dignus est, is not worthy of me, or rather, not worthy of his Supper, which is more consonant to the Text. The King said such words, Luk. 14.24. None of them that were bidden shall taste of my Supper.
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And what follows then, but if they by refusing that, as the Jews did the preaching of the Gospel, the other means of salvation, they render themselves indignos vita, Act. 13.46 unworthy of eternal life;
And what follows then, but if they by refusing that, as the jews did the preaching of the Gospel, the other means of salvation, they render themselves indignos vita, Act. 13.46 unworthy of Eternal life;
They that will not tast the Supper of the Lord (saies Salmeron ) shall tast the Supper of the Devil, who feeds his Guests with biting their tongues, bitter tears, and gnashing of teeth.
They that will not taste the Supper of the Lord (Says Salmeron) shall taste the Supper of the devil, who feeds his Guests with biting their tongues, bitter tears, and gnashing of teeth.
how shall we reconcile that with this? Indeed that Text is now made a stumbling-block in the way to this Feast by many, who say to us calling them to this Marriage,
how shall we reconcile that with this? Indeed that Text is now made a stumbling-block in the Way to this Feast by many, who say to us calling them to this Marriage,
I shall remove this Obstacle then, and shew you the way plain, which is a middle way that we must take to avoyd both the danger of unworthiness in receiving on the one side,
I shall remove this Obstacle then, and show you the Way plain, which is a middle Way that we must take to avoid both the danger of unworthiness in receiving on the one side,
for such are daigned worthy that come so, though not simply and absolutely, (in which sense the Saints acknowledge their unworthiness) yet in respect of Divine acceptance and mercy;
for such Are deigned worthy that come so, though not simply and absolutely, (in which sense the Saints acknowledge their unworthiness) yet in respect of Divine acceptance and mercy;
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much less is any worthy of this, the greatest of all his graces and favours. 2. Dignitas Congruitatis, which they call Meritum Congrui, a worthiness of fitness or Congruity;
much less is any worthy of this, the greatest of all his graces and favours. 2. Dignitas Congruitatis, which they call Merit Congrui, a worthiness of fitness or Congruity;
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3. Besides these, there is Dignitas dignationis Divinae, the worthiness of Divine acceptance, when a Man counts not himself worthy, dignitate sua, by his own merit and worth, but, dignationem Divina, by God's mercy and favour;
3. Beside these, there is Dignitas dignationis Divinae, the worthiness of Divine acceptance, when a Man counts not himself worthy, dignitate sua, by his own merit and worth, but, dignationem Divine, by God's mercy and favour;
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And 'tis the good will and pleasure of God to account them worthy, and make them welcome, that labour truly to make themselves ready with them that have lead a life more strict and holy.
And it's the good will and pleasure of God to account them worthy, and make them welcome, that labour truly to make themselves ready with them that have led a life more strict and holy.
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Come to the Marriage then, and bring with you the worthiness of fitness and convenience, and God will vouchsafe you the worthiness of welcome, and gratious acceptance.
Come to the Marriage then, and bring with you the worthiness of fitness and convenience, and God will vouchsafe you the worthiness of welcome, and gracious acceptance.
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God looks for an awfull regard to his Majestie in all places, but most of all when we come before the Figures of his Presence, such as the burning Bush was to Moses, wherefore God bid him put off the shoes from his feet,
God looks for an awful regard to his Majesty in all places, but most of all when we come before the Figures of his Presence, such as the burning Bush was to Moses, Wherefore God bid him put off the shoes from his feet,
But most reverence of all is expected when we approach near the Figure of his Presence, the Table of the Lord, to touch and tast the sanctified signs of his Body and Blood, which is the highest mysterie of our Christian Religion,
But most Reverence of all is expected when we approach near the Figure of his Presence, the Table of the Lord, to touch and taste the sanctified Signs of his Body and Blood, which is the highest mystery of our Christian Religion,
and the nearest presence and Communion we Sinners can have with God in our Flesh. O cast down your selves there then, as becometh you, with greatest humility of heart,
and the nearest presence and Communion we Sinners can have with God in our Flesh. O cast down your selves there then, as Becometh you, with greatest humility of heart,
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The Presbyterians Reasons for stating of their Discipline before their Administration of this Sacrament answered. 1. In regard. of the Sacrament. In 3. part. Thom. disp. 17. sec. 2.
The Presbyterians Reasons for stating of their Discipline before their Administration of this Sacrament answered. 1. In regard. of the Sacrament. In 3. part. Tom Disp. 17. sec. 2.
