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B12280	An explication of those principles of Christian religion, exprest or implyed in the catechisme of our Church of England, set downe in the Booke of Common Prayer Vsefull for housholders, that desire heaven in earnest: and are willing to discharge their dutie in examination of their charge, before they send any of them to our communion. Begun and finisht in Barstaple, in the Countie of Devon, according to his maiesties late pious directions, for the renewing and continuing of the ordinance of catechising, so generally sleighted and neglected: now thus farre published respectively for the benefit of that corporation.	Crompton, William, 1599?-1642.	1633 (1633)	STC 6057; ESTC S114531	131,550	448

after and censuring the faults of others especially superiours Fourthly Luk. 18.11 he builds much vpon outward prosperitie of his bodie family and temporall estate comforting himselfe by a deceitfull comparison Mat. 14.3 4 with such as are euery way inferiour to himselfe in his owne conceit Fifthly 1 Kin. 22.8 he cannot endure to haue his beloued sinne toucht Prou. 12.5 affecting those ministers most who giue greatest libertie in gainefull things Sixtly his thoughts alwaies impure and vnprofitable range vp and downe without trouble or bounds Seuenthly Gen. 4.5 6 7 hee takes it euill any mans endeauours in matter of religion should be prefer'd before his Eighthly he is euerie day worse then other 2 Tim. 3.13 and worst at last Ninthly the close hypocrite is not sensible of his hypocrisie doing good duties onely for his owne good Q. What remedie is there against this maladie A. First feare it search after and pray against it Reu. 3.2 Secondly be watchfull ouer all you waies carefull to keepe corresp●ndencie betweene the heart and the hand affection and conscience Thirdly decaying graces must be renewed and strengthened daily Fourthly see you be better within and in the presence of God by faith vnfained then you can appeare to be outward in the sight of men Fifthly ayme at a right end in all your religious actions Gods glorie obedience to his will and the soules safetie Q. What is Saluation A. It is the fruition of perfect happinesse in and by Iesus Christ Mat. 25.34 Acts 4.12 the Fountaine of felicity in the Kingdome of Heauen Q. What is damnation Mat. 25.41 A. It is a finall exclusion of wicked men from heauen and all hope of glory Reu. 20.14 15. being shut vp by the Iustice of God in a burning lake to be tormented euerlastingly without hope of deliuery as a punishment of sinne and impenitency Q. How may a Christian auoyd the one and attaine the others A. Onely by a sauing knowledge of Iesus Christ God and Man in one person Acts 4.12 dying to become the Sauiour of his Body which whosoeuer hath Mat. 16.24 doth first deny himselfe to rest wholly on him Secondly leaue worldly lusts to liue soberly righteously and godlily in this present world Tit. 2.11 there is no condemnation to them that are in Christ who liue not Rom. 8.1 warre not walke not after the flesh but after the Spirit Q. What must a Christian doe to get Christ A. First hee must beleeue that Iesus Christ is the Messiah foretold and promised that God the Father is well pleased with that which hee hath done Iohn 1.29 and that he himselfe hath a part in this redemption Mat 3. ult 11.28 Secondly he must abandon wicked company seeke and ioyne himselfe to the society of true Christians Prou. 4.14.2.20 pray the Lord to direct him in hearing and reading the good Word Psal 119 9.33 Thirdly hee must examine his life past Psal 4.4 confesse and bewaile his sinnes in particular resoluing to forsake all hee knowes P●o. 28.14 for the loue of Christ then apply the promises which hee must particularly take notice of belonging to him Ioel 2.12 Iob 33.27 Q. Which is the second part of Christian examination necessary for our preparation to the Communion A. Concerning our life and that considered three wayes Ier. 8.6 First what it hath beene in time past Psa 119.59 with respect to those seuerall changes of age place Gen. 47.9 company and employment we haue beene in Secondly what it is for the present Thirdly what it ought to haue beene and must bee for the time to come if we thinke to attaine Heauen Q. What must wee examine our selues about in the third place A. About those sins we haue committed in our life time Psal 51.5 and that first in regard of our nature in euery passage of our life Ephes 2.3 more prone to one sinne then another Secondly 1 Pet. 4.10 11. in respect of our calling and place of employment generall and personall Eze. 9.4 Luk. 12.56 priuate or publike in Church or Common-weale Thirdly with reference to the time some corruptions beare sway more at one time in one age then another sinne like the giddie world loues to be in fashion Q. What is the fourth thing a Christian must looke vnto in his examination A. Vnto those graces which are or should be in him before hee presume to come to the Lords Table especially faith and repentance Q. What is faith A. It is a rich and precious grace of God whereby the new man is enabled Heb. 11.1 Iam. 2.5 Rom. 4.5 and doth actually and firmely rest on Christ for remission and saluation grounded vpon knowledge of the goodnes and truth of diuine reuelation concerning Christ Acts 16.21 assented vnto and applyed in particular Q. How may a Christian discerne this grace in himselfe A. First by that feare hee hath had Mat. 10.28 or doth feele in him of Gods wrath and Hell torments due to him for his many sinnes Luke 1● 4 Secondly by a following perswasion wrought it may be he knowes not how Matth. 8.2 that his sinnes are pardonable Thirdly by a desire after faith in the least measure Mark 9.24 that hee might apply one promise and touch but the Hem of his Sauiours garment Fourthly Psal 116.10 Mat. 4.31 by an earnest prayer for pardon and Gods fauour in Christ aboue all things in the world remembring still how worthy he is of Iudgements 2 Cor. 4.8 how vnworthy of any mercy Fifthly by intermissiue doubtings of himselfe and the truth of his grace Sixthly by a finall casting of himselfe into the Armes of Christ Iob 13.15 Phil. 3.8 9. confident of the truth of his promises and resolued to thinke so what euer come Acts 15.9 Seuenthly Gal 5.6 by that purity of hart though imperfect feruent loue vnto God and the faithfull and spirituall ioy euen to admiration some times 2 Thes 1.3 and beyond expression all following Faith 2 Cor. 8.3 Eighthly by a communicating charity making him to abound in euery good worke euen beyond ability Q. What is false and faigned faith A. It is a carnall presumption and a groundlesse perswasion Luke 13.3 of men and women within the pale of a visible Church Heb. 12.14 to attaine saluation without sanctification to haue pardon of sinne without parting from sinne Q. How may this be knowne A. First by the beginning thereof Rom. 10.17 Gal. 2.20 issuing from the proud flesh without any loue or vse of Gods ordinances Secondly by diuiding in conceit selfe-crucifying from Christ crucified Math. 4.6.7.26 Thirdly by perswading men to thinke they may and doe beleeue Gods promises although they distrust his prouidence prouiding for and aduancing themselues or others vnto wealth and worldly honour indirectly Fourthly by boasting of a full perswasion

Is there no change of the Elements in the Sacrament A. Yes by way of consecration of them to a new end and office Mat. 26.26 1 Cor. 10.16 not by way of change of the substance bread and wine they were before so they remaine after else there could be no Sacrament and therefore we must shun adoration of the creature lest we offend the Creator by Idolatry Q. What is it in vs that is fedde and nourisht by that food body soule or both A. First with the outward signes signifying Corpus vivens propriè obiectum nutritionis properly the body is nourished or if you will the whole outward man Secondly with the inward grace signified neither body nor soule properly but the inward man called the new man after God created in righteousnes and true holinesse it is a feast for regenerate men onely Ioh. 6.50.51 Eph. 4.24.2.8 to whom Christ First by a secret and sweet working of his spirit offers himselfe to bee that in them which he is for them Secondly in like manner gently but infallibly stirres vp their faith his owne gift to apprehend and apply him so being borne againe and nourisht by one and the same inexplicable meanes Q. Why ought men to come vnto this feast A. First in obedience vnto Christ calling lest they should giue offence vnto him and iustly incurre his displeasure who will admit of no excuses Secondly Math. 22.5.6 7. Heb. 12.23 for that good company they do or should meet there being an assembly of the new borne whose names are written in the booke of life Thirdly for the comforting and refreshing of the inner man Esa 55.1 2. longing after Christ as the hungry stomacke after meate or the parched earth after raine Q. Who are they that doe come and must be admitted to this table A. First none may come but men and women baptized 1 Cor. 11.28.29 endowed with the exercise of of reason and iudgement to discerne the Lords Body Holy from ordinary Bread and Wine Secondly none should come but such as haue sensibly past the pang● of the second birth Mat. 22.12 Iohn 13.26.27 conuerts sanctified and iustified Thirdly many doe come vncalled such as are openly prophane hauing neither inward nor outward call from the Church and may expect entertainment accordingly Fourthly more come vnprepared though outwardly called such as are accounted members of a visible Church for their ciuill behauiour going no further and both these last are vnworthy Communicants Q. Is it necessary that men come fasting to this feast A. First no it is not of absolute necessity Luk 22.20 Christ ordained it and the Apostles receiued it after Supper Secondly but as thing● now stand it is of commendable conueniency 1 Cor. 11.21.9 27. and vsefull for first fasting wee haue the most sensible freedome and spirituall abilitie to performe any diuine duties in a most cheerefull manner Mat. 6.33 Esay 58.6 Secondly it may be instructiue to vs First to mind vs of seeking and taking spirituall before corporall food daily Secondly that we must fa●● from sinne and carnall delights if we will receiue Christ yea to leaue our ordinary repast for him and his sake prouided first that sicke persons be not hindered nor weake censured who cannot hold out to fast so long secondly that superstitious conceits be avoyded which make fasting necessary yea meritorious and eating sinnefull doing it out of a pious deuotion to keepe the flesh in more subiection and such doe best who begin this fast not the morning onely but the day before Quest Doe all receiue benefit that come to this Sacrament A. No but such as come with appetite prepared to receiue and disgest the food there offered Iob 6.35 hauing the new man raised vp and enliued in them by the Spirit of Christ Q. How may a man know whether he hath any spirituall life in him or no Mat. 11.28 A. F●rst by a sence and feeling of spirituall misery Secondly by a longing after and delight in spirituall food Thirdly by heate breath 1 Pet. 2.2 and motion in spirituall employments Rom. 8.5 Fourthly by an vniuersall hatred of sinne which is an enemy to the inner man as poyson is to the outward Q. What is required to be done by such a spirituall man before he come that he may be a worthy communicant A. First examination of himselfe Secondly confession of his sinnes and daily failings Thirdly Humiliation 1 Cor. 11.28 Luke 15.18 19. with contrition for sinne Fourthly application of the promises in speciall Fifthly resolution to continue this renewed reconciliation Quest What is examination Answ It is an impartiall search Psal 119.59 139 23. and an exact tryall of a mans selfe in and about all things necessary or any wayes conducing to Saluation Q. How must a Christian examine himselfe A. First let him retire into some priuate place for that end that he may set himselfe only in the presence of God Psal 4.4 Secondly l●● him endeauour to remoue all impediments 77.6 the fig-leaues of excuses and extenuations that he may throughly see into euery corner of his heart and conscience 139.24 Thirdly let him set open before him the Law of God explained by some experienced diuine Fourthly let him then examine himselfe in foure things more especially Q. Which is the first A. Concerning knowledge which wee haue or ought to haue Iohn 17.3 and ●hat first of God that ●● i● on● in essence 2 Cor. 13.5 three in person Father Sonne and Holy Ghost what he hath d●ne for vs 2 Iohn 8. and requires of vs. Secondly of our selues and that First in what estate we were created and that was holy and righteous Secondly Eccle. 7.29 Acts 4.12 whether wee did continue so and wofull experience will tell vs no. Iohn 3.16 Thirdly Gal. 4.4 5. how then we hope to escape eternall death which by sinne we haue deserued and that is only by faith in Christ who tooke our nature on him suffering what we deserued to renew his image in vs Heb. 6.1 2. and to redeeme vs captiues from the bondage of Satan Thirdly of the termes of our Art and profession 2 Tim. 1.13 whereof daily vse is made as in the practice of Diuinitie so of Christianitie such are Election Creation Redemption Vocation Conuersion Regeneration Iustification Sanctification Mortification Viuisication Q. What is Election A. It is an vnchanging purpose of God freely choosing from all eternitie out of mankinde dead in sinne some in Christ Iesus vnto saluation Ephe. 1.4 5 6. Ioh. 13.18 to the praise of his rich mercy Q. How may a Christian bee comfortably perswaded of his own election in particular A. First by that dominion and Soueraigntie Christ the head and foundation of election exerciseth in his heart 2 Cor. 13.5 Isa 66.2 working him desirous and wishing to yeeld cheerefull obedience to euery of his known commands Secondly

all the Saints with Christ their Head Secondly amongst themselues one member with another Q. Wherein consists the Communion of Saints with Christ A. In two things First in that Christ giues some things to them which are his as his Bodie and Blood Gal. 1.4 Esay 53.4 Acts 9.4 Spirit and Graces Crowne and Kingdome Secondly in that Christ takes somethings vnto himselfe which belong vnto them as sin punishment persecution Q. What Communion is there among the Saints themselues Acts 2.44.4.32 A. Threefold First among those Saints that are in the Militant Church a communion of affection profession afflictions and distribution both of spirituall gifts and worldly wealth for the mutual reliefe one of another Rom. 12.13.16.2 Iohn 17.21 Reu. 5.12 Luke 16.29 Secondly amongst those Saints which are in the triumphant part of the Church there is a Communion of vision consolation action or employment Thirdly betweene both these on earth and those in heauen there is a Communion First in that the Saints in Heauen doe heartily affect the welfare of those on earth generally at least Secondly Phil. 3.20 Reu. 5.8 in that the Saints on earth haue their consolation in Heauen earnestly desiring a dissolution to enioy their company Q. What is it to beleeue this Communion of Saints A. First Heb. 12.22 to acknowledge such a society whereof Christ is head Secondly Eph. 4.12 13 to be perswaded I am a member thereof Thirdly to reioyce in it as if I saw a most delightfull sight Fourthly to resolue neuer to forsake it what euer come Q. Suppose a man be out how may hee get into this Communion A. First by regeneration Iohn 3.5 for except a man be borne from a-aboue he cannot see the Kingdome of God Secondly Luke 14.33 9.62 Math. 7.21 hee must then forsake all other societies that are contrary Thirdly he must be bound vnto them as an apprentise for terme of life Fourthly he must faithfully promise and seasonably performe the worke of that companie Q. How may a man know hee is admitted into this society A. First by his humiliation and reformation none are bound many made free of this companie Ioh. 8.34 36 Secondly by that inward combate he shall after find in him against sinne Satan and wicked men 1 Ioh. 2.15 Thirdly by the earnest of the Spirit receiued at his admission 1 Iohn 4.13.3.14.1.6 7. Fourthly by his loue to that societie and compassion of them in all their sufferings Fifthly by his heauenly conuersation his language apparell and behauiour is such as they vse Q. What doe you learne hence Col. 1.18 A. First that there haue beene are and shall be till the end such a societie in the world consisting of Christ and Christians Secondly the necessity of cleauing to this corporation Iohn 15.5 Psal 16.3 although it be contemned and opposed will any free towne burne their Charter or be ashamed of their Priuiledges because the countrie people enuie and maligne them Thirdly Eph. 4.3 Mark 8.38 to acknowledge it with respectiue affection where euer I see or beleeue it 1 Thess 5.14 15. as the onely representation of Heauen Fourthly to seeke the good of this companie by all possible meanes comforting some reprouing others praying for all Fifthly Heb 13.1 1 Thes 5.13 I learne that neither distance of place nor meanenesse of condition can dissolue or hinder this Communion it is the Catholike Church Lastly to liue in loue and peace with Gods people reioycing in their companie aboue all others Q. Which is the tenth Article A. The forgiuenesse of sinnes Q. What doth it containe A. A second priuiledge of the Church to haue sinnes remitted vnto her and to be an instrument whereby this fauour is procured to others Q. What is the meaning of this Article A. First that there are sinnes in the Church euen among the Communion of Saints Cant. 1.5 Num. 23.21 Secondly that all sinnes are remissible to that societie and onely to them Thirdly 1 Ioh. 1.8 9. that good Christians are to beleeue both the being of sinne in the Church and forgiuenesse thereof to the Church Q. What is sinne 1 Iohn 3.4 A. A transgression of the Diuine Law in thought word or deed A. How many sorts of sinne are there A. Many originall actuall of omission and commission of knowledge and ignorance of weakenesse and presumption c. Q. What is remission of sinne A. It is an effect of Gods loue vnto his Church Ier. 33.8 Ezec. 18.22 Col. 1.21 22 whereby he acquits his chosen from the guilt of sinne through the infinite merit of Christs sacrifice so that they stand vnspotted and vndefiled in his sight as if they had neuer sinned Q. What is it to beleeue the forgiuenes of sinne A. First to acknowledge such a power in God that he is able to doe it Secondly Math. 8.2.19.26 to assent to the truth of God reuealed in Scripture for the manner of it Thirdly 2 Sam. 12 1● to be perswaded vpon good grounds that I am one of the number to whom this priuiledge belongs Fourthly to labour daily during health and life Acts 2.38.3.19 either to procure or to renew and continue it to me Q. Who can forgiue sinne A. He onely against whose law sinne is committed Marke 2.5 and that is God for who can forgiue sin but God onely Q. Cannot men and Ministers forgiue sinne A. No yet thus much is taught vs. Mat. 18.21 22. Luke 24 47. Iohn 20.23 First that men may remit an offence giuen them by any of their brethren not the sinne committed thereby against God Secondly men may be instruments whereby remission of sinne is procured Thirdly Ministers may declare Gods will and pronounce the sentence of remission vpon condition if men presume to goe further they trench vpon Gods prerogatiue Q. How is sin remitted Esay 43.25 Iohn 20.13 A. Principally by the Lord himselfe acquitting the sinner blotting out the sinne and couering both with the imputation of Christs righteousnesse instrumentally by his Ordinances and Messengers preaching praying 1 Pet. 3.21 and administring Sacraments Q. How may a man get remission of sinne A. By repentance and conuersion Acts 2.38.3.19 Mat. 11.28 for first there must be a sense and feeling of the burden of sinne Secondly a free and full confession Thirdly selfe condemnation with hatred and detestation of sinne Fourthly 1 Iohn 1.9 heartie supplication for pardon in and through Christ Psal 51.1 2 c. Fifthly a purpose to leaue all knowne euill withall appearance of euill Q. How may a Christian be assured in some good measure of it A. First Acts 15.9 Esay 1.18 Prou. 28.13 Iohn 15.3 by faith in the promises seeing and beleeuing what the Lord hath spoken in his Word to this end Secondly by answerable reformation of life in obedience to Gods knowne will Thirdly by spirituall strength and power ouer sinne in the

vse of appointed meanes which whosoeuer desires indeed Mar. 16.17 1 Iohn 3.21.5.10 hath and shall haue vi●torie Fourthly by the inward testimonie of a rectified conscience which being purified is also pacified Q. What doe you learne from this confession A. First how miserable and wretched I am Rom. 7.24 by reason of sin remaining although I be in and of the Church Luke 24.47 Secondly for my comfort I learne hence where remission of sinne is to be had and how Matth. 7.12 Luke 10.20 Thirdly to doe as I would be done vnto forgiuing as I would be forgiuen Fourthly Ephe. 4.32 Acts 8.22 that this is one of the rarest priuiledges in the world and hardest to be gotten onely by faith Fifthly to sue out this pardon for my selfe aboue all to auoide multiplying of sinne and deferring of Repentance Q. Which is the eleuenth Article A. Resurrection of the bodie Q. What doth it containe A. A third priuiledge of the Church to haue the bodies of of her children raised from death to life and from the graue to glorie Q. How can it bee a priuiledge to the Church when others without the Church shall partake thereof A. None can enioy it in that manner the Church doth and shall Iohn 5.29 Dan. 12.2 others shall be raised by the externall power of Christ as a Iudge commanding them from prison to the place of execution but the children of the Church shall rise by the inward vertue of Christ as a head of that bodie conueying quickning power into euery member vnited to him Q. What is the meaning of this Article Iob 19.27 A. First that the bodie after dissolution shall be restored to his former integrity both for parts and proportion 1 Cor. 15.42.43.44.45 Secondly that euery bodie shall haue his owne soule brought backe vnseparably vnited to giue life and motion Phil. 3.20 Thirdly that all corruptible qualities shall be laid aside and both made wholly immortall like the glorious bodie of Christ Q. What is the resurrection 1 Cor. 15.52 A. A raising vp againe of what was fallen and a re-vnion of those things which for a time by death were separated Q. What is it to beleeue the resurrection of the body Math. 3.9 A. First to acknowledge the mightie power of God able of stones dust and ashes to raise vp children to Abraham Secondly Iob 19.25 to be assuredly perswaded my bodie shall be raised againe Thirdly with content and inward delight to assent to this worke of God in regard of my owne particular Psal 27.13 Q. What bodies shall be raised againe A. The very same that die 2 Cor. 5.10 1 Cor. 15.38 with seuerall statures without diminution or imperfection altered onely in qualities Q. Who are they that shall be raised A. All good and bad Math. 25.32 Acts 24.15 iust and vniust young and old that euer were Q. By whom shall they be raised A. Christ Lord of all things Iohn 6.44 Phil. 3.20 and the onely head of his bodie the Church thy dead men shall liue together with my dead bodie shall they rise saith the Lord Esay 26.19 Q. How shall they be raised A. First the dead in their graues shall heare the powerfull voyce of Christ Iohn 5.28 and come forth Secondly for those which shall be found liuing vpon the earth at that day 1 Thess 4.15 16. they shall be changed in a moment and prepared to meet him Q. Why must all bee raised thus Reu. 1.7 A. First for the glorie of God in a further manifestation of his mercie and iustice Secondly for the infliction of deserued punishment vpon the wicked Math. 25.46 who often flourish here Thirdly for the performance of Gods promise and perfecting the worke begun in his Children who were of all most miserable 1 Cor. 15.19 if they had hope only in this life Q. When shall this resurrection be A. At the day of iudgement called by Iob the latter day Iohn 6.54 by our Sauiour the last day with patience to be expected because not reuealed Quest What doe you learne from this Article thus explained A. First that all must dye and fall before they can rise againe Secondly that all shall vndoubtedly rise to liue againe in the fulnesse of time Heb 9.27 Thirdly as I dye so must I rise to stand in the presence of Christ with the same eyes parts c. 1 The. 4.14 Fourthly I learne to oppose this truth against the feare of death and immoderate griefe for friends departed Fifthly Iohn 11.24 to eschew sinne Acts 24.15 16. especially the corruptions of that age wherein I liue phantastike fashions in attire long lockes c. and to adorne my minde with good workes which will rise with me Sixthly to prepare for it by a daily meditation of it still supposing I heare that voyce Arise yee dead and come to iudgement Seuenthly that the despised Saints of Christ who now lye buried in silence and disgrace shall ere long bee raised with credit and reputation Eighthly that a ioyfull Resurrection doth euer follow remission of sinne as this Article doth the former no thinking of the one till the other be procured Q. How may a Christian be assured of his Resurrection to life and glory A. He must purchase it with prayers teares and a diligent vse of meanes all his life Phil. 3.10.11 for first if he be truely humbled for his sinnes Reu. 20.6.14.13 if hee were euer cast downe and haue had his part in the first Resurrection Secondly if he haue chosen Christ for his Lord and Sauiour casting himselfe into his armes and resting wholly vpon Him 2 Tim. 4.7 8 Thirdly Dan. 12.3 if he endeauour with zeale and cheerefulnesse to keepe faith and a good conscience in all things then may he be assured to dye in Christ to rest with Christ till hee bee raised by Christ to reioyce and sing for euermore Q. Which is the twelfth Article A. Life euerlasting Q. What doth it containe A. A fourth priuiledge of the Church to haue life eternall bestowed vpon her and all her children Q. How is it a priuiledge of the Church when wicked men shall also rise to liue againe A. None shall rise to liue the life of glory in heauen Col. 3.3 4. Mat. 25.41 but Children of the Church the life of wicked men in hell is rather an euerlasting death Q. What is the meaning of this Article A. First that all the beleeuing members of Christ shall be partakers of another life Iob 14.14 Esay 26.19 far better then this Secondly that of that life there shall bee no end Q. What is this life euerlasting A. It is the being and exercise of spirituall actions in man agreeable to the Will of God begun here by grace Iohn 6.47.17.3 but to be perfected hereafter in glory Q. Wherein consists the excellency of that life in glory