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have_v sing_v a_o hymn_n they_o go_v to_o the_o mount_n of_o olive_n which_o action_n be_v indeed_o in_o itself_o proper_a to_o conclude_v the_o practice_n of_o this_o holy_a rite_n yet_o what_o reference_n it_o have_v thereto_o can_v thence_o be_v determine_v however_o with_o these_o the_o church_n have_v always_o join_v several_a act_n of_o devotion_n confession_n prayer_n praise_n thanksgiving_n intercession_n vow_n suitable_a to_o the_o nature_n and_o design_n of_o the_o sacrament_n apt_a to_o glorify_v god_n and_o edify_v the_o faithful_a in_o the_o celebration_n thereof_o such_o be_v the_o practice_n itself_o institute_v and_o enjoin_v by_o our_o saviour_n the_o mysterious_a importance_n thereof_o as_o we_o find_v it_o explain_v in_o holy_a scripture_n the_o only_a solid_a and_o sure_a ground_n upon_o which_o we_o can_v build_v the_o explication_n of_o supernatural_a mystery_n consist_v chief_o in_o these_o particular_n 1._o it_o be_v intend_v for_o a_o commemorative_n representation_n of_o our_o saviour_n passion_n for_o we_o fit_a to_o mind_v we_o of_o it_o to_o move_v we_o to_o consider_v it_o to_o beget_v affection_n in_o we_o suitable_a to_o the_o memory_n and_o consideration_n thereof_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d do_v this_o say_v our_o lord_n for_o my_o remembrance_n 19_o or_o in_o commemoration_n of_o i_o 25._o that_o be_v so_o as_o thereby_o to_o have_v raise_v in_o you_o a_o reflection_n of_o mind_n and_o heart_n upon_o those_o grievous_a pain_n which_o i_o shall_v have_v endure_v for_o your_o sake_n to_o procure_v for_o you_o a_o remission_n of_o sin_n and_o reconciliation_n to_o god_n 26._o and_o so_o often_o say_v s._n paul_n as_o you_o eat_v this_o bread_n and_o drink_v this_o cup_n 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d you_o tell_v forth_o or_o significant_o express_v the_o death_n of_o our_o lord_n till_o he_o come_v or_o during_o his_o absence_n from_o we_o the_o suffering_n of_o our_o saviour_n the_o most_o wonderful_a act_n of_o goodness_n and_o charity_n that_o ever_o be_v perform_v in_o the_o world_n which_o produce_v effect_n of_o high_a consequence_n to_o our_o benefit_n the_o consideration_n whereof_o be_v apt_a to_o work_v the_o best_a disposition_n of_o piety_n in_o we_o shall_v very_o frequent_o be_v present_a to_o our_o thought_n and_o affection_n and_o that_o it_o may_v be_v so_o with_o advantage_n such_o a_o solemn_a and_o sensible_a representation_n thereof_o be_v very_o conducible_a wherein_o we_o behold_v he_o crucify_v as_o it_o be_v in_o effigy_n his_o body_n break_v his_o blood_n pour_v out_o for_o we_o it_o be_v in_o a_o sort_n a_o put_v we_o into_o the_o circumstance_n of_o those_o who_o do_v behold_v our_o saviour_n for_o we_o hang_v upon_o the_o cross._n our_o lord_n be_v absent_a in_o body_n from_o we_o sit_v in_o heaven_n at_o god_n right_a hand_n to_o supply_v that_o absence_n that_o we_o shall_v not_o be_v apt_a to_o forget_v he_o and_o thereby_o become_v whole_o estrange_v from_o he_o be_v please_v to_o order_v this_o occasion_n of_o be_v present_a and_o converse_v with_o we_o in_o such_o a_o manner_n as_o may_v retain_v in_o our_o memory_n his_o gracious_a performance_n for_o we_o may_v impress_v in_o our_o heart_n a_o kindly_a sense_n of_o they_o may_v raise_v we_o up_o in_o mind_n and_o affection_n to_o he_o 2._o the_o benefit_n consequent_a upon_o our_o saviour_n passion_n right_o apprehend_v hearty_o believe_v serious_o consider_v by_o we_o be_v hereby_o lively_o represent_v and_o effectual_o convey_v to_o the_o sustenance_n and_o nourishment_n of_o our_o spiritual_a life_n to_o the_o refreshment_n and_o comfort_n of_o our_o soul_n it_o be_v a_o holy_a feast_n a_o spiritual_a repast_n a_o divine_a entertainment_n to_o which_o god_n in_o kindness_n invite_v we_o to_o which_o if_o we_o come_v with_o well-disposed_a mind_n he_o there_o feed_v we_o with_o most_o holy_a and_o delicious_a viand_n with_o heavenly_a manna_n with_o most_o revive_a and_o cherish_v liquor_n bread_n be_v the_o staff_n of_o life_n the_o most_o common_a most_o necessary_a and_o most_o wholesome_a and_o most_o savoury_a meat_n wine_n be_v the_o most_o pleasant_a and_o wholesome_a also_o the_o most_o sprightly_a and_o cordial_a drink_n by_o they_o therefore_o our_o lord_n choose_v to_o represent_v that_o body_n and_o blood_n by_o the_o oblation_n of_o which_o a_o capacity_n of_o life_n and_o health_n be_v procure_v to_o mankind_n the_o take_n in_o which_o by_o right_a apprehension_n taste_v it_o by_o hearty_a faith_n digest_v it_o by_o careful_a attention_n and_o meditation_n convert_v it_o into_o our_o substance_n by_o devout_a grateful_a and_o holy_a affection_n join_v with_o serious_a and_o steady_a resolution_n of_o live_v answerable_a thereto_o will_v certain_o support_v and_o maintain_v our_o spiritual_a life_n in_o a_o vigorous_a health_n and_o happy_a growth_n of_o grace_n refresh_v our_o heart_n with_o comfort_n and_o satisfaction_n unspeakable_a 36._o he_o that_o do_v thus_o eat_v our_o saviour_n flesh_n and_o drink_v his_o blood_n that_o be_v who_o as_o our_o saviour_n interprete_v it_o do_v believe_v in_o he_o that_o belief_n import_v all_o other_o act_n of_o mind_n and_o will_n connect_v with_o right_a persuasion_n concern_v he_o have_v eternal_a life_n and_o shall_v live_v for_o ever_o as_o himself_o declare_v and_o promise_n which_o benefit_n therefore_o in_o the_o due_a performance_n of_o this_o holy_a duty_n be_v convey_v unto_o we_o 3._o this_o sacrament_n declare_v that_o union_n which_o good_a christian_n partake_v thereof_o have_v with_o christ_n their_o mystical_a insertion_n into_o he_o by_o a_o close_a dependence_n upon_o he_o for_o spiritual_a life_n 4._o mercy_n grace_n and_o salvation_n a_o constant_a adherence_n to_o he_o by_o faith_n and_o obedience_n a_o near_a conformity_n to_o he_o in_o mind_n and_o affection_n a_o inseparable_a conjunction_n with_o he_o by_o the_o strict_a band_n of_o fidelity_n and_o by_o the_o most_o endear_n relation_n which_o thing_n can_v not_o more_o fit_o be_v set_v out_o than_o by_o the_o partake_a our_o best_a and_o most_o necessary_a food_n which_o be_v take_v in_o soon_o become_v unite_v to_o we_o assimilate_v and_o convert_v into_o our_o substance_n thereby_o renew_v our_o strength_n and_o repair_v the_o decay_n of_o our_o nature_n wherefore_o 56._o he_o say_v our_o saviour_n that_o eat_v my_o flesh_n and_o drink_v my_o blood_n abide_v in_o i_o and_o i_o in_o he_o 16._o and_o the_o cup_n of_o blessing_n say_v s._n paul_n which_o we_o bless_v be_v it_o not_o the_o communion_n of_o the_o blood_n of_o christ_n the_o bread_n which_o we_o break_v be_v it_o not_o the_o communion_n of_o the_o body_n of_o christ_n we_o in_o the_o outward_a action_n partake_v of_o the_o symbol_n represent_v our_o saviour_n body_n and_o blood_n we_o in_o the_o spiritual_a intention_n communicate_v of_o his_o very_a person_n be_v according_a to_o the_o manner_n insinuate_v intimate_o unite_v to_o he_o 4._o by_o this_o sacrament_n consequent_o be_v signify_v and_o seal_v that_o union_n which_o be_v among_o our_o saviour_n true_a disciple_n communicate_v therein_o their_o be_v together_o unite_v in_o consent_n of_o mind_n and_o unity_n of_o faith_n in_o mutual_a good_a will_n and_o affection_n in_o hope_n and_o tendency_n to_o the_o same_o bless_a end_n in_o spiritual_a brotherhood_n and_o society_n especial_o upon_o account_n of_o their_o communion_n with_o christ_n which_o most_o close_o tie_v they_o one_o to_o another_o 146._o they_o partake_v of_o this_o one_o individual_a food_n 208._o become_v translate_v as_o it_o be_v into_o one_o body_n and_o substance_n see_v say_v s._n paul_n we_o be_v many_o 17._o be_v one_o bread_n one_o body_n for_o all_o of_o we_o do_v partake_v of_o one_o bread_n in_o the_o represent_v produce_v and_o promote_a these_o thing_n we_o be_v teach_v the_o mystery_n of_o this_o sacrament_n do_v consist_v it_o be_v
design_v as_o a_o proper_a and_o efficacious_a instrument_n to_o raise_v in_o we_o pious_a affection_n towards_o our_o good_a god_n and_o gracious_a redeemer_n to_o dispose_v we_o to_o all_o holy_a practice_n to_o confirm_v our_o faith_n to_o nourish_v our_o hope_n to_o quicken_v our_o resolution_n of_o walk_v careful_o in_o the_o way_n of_o duty_n to_o unite_v we_o more_o fast_o to_o our_o saviour_n and_o to_o combine_v we_o in_o charity_n one_o towards_o another_o the_o accomplish_n of_o which_o intent_n thereof_o do_v suppose_v our_o faithful_a and_o diligent_a concurrence_n in_o the_o use_n thereof_o whence_o arise_v many_o duty_n incumbent_a upon_o we_o in_o respect_n thereto_o some_o antecedent_n some_o concomitant_a some_o consequent_a to_o the_o use_n thereof_o 1._o before_o we_o address_v ourselves_o to_o the_o partake_n of_o this_o venerable_a mystery_n we_o shall_v consider_v whither_o we_o be_v go_v what_o be_v the_o nature_n and_o importance_n of_o the_o action_n we_o set_v ourselves_o about_o that_o we_o be_v approach_v to_o our_o lord_n table_n 21._o so_o s._n paul_n call_v it_o to_o come_v into_o his_o more_o especial_a presence_n to_o be_v entertain_v by_o he_o with_o the_o dear_a welcome_n and_o the_o best_a cheer_n that_o can_v be_v to_o receive_v the_o full_a testimony_n of_o his_o mercy_n and_o the_o sure_a pledge_n of_o his_o favour_n towards_o we_o that_o we_o be_v go_v to_o behold_v our_o lord_n in_o tender_a love_n offer_v up_o himself_o a_o sacrifice_n to_o god_n therein_o undergo_n the_o sore_a pain_n and_o foul_a disgrace_n for_o our_o good_a and_o salvation_n that_o we_o ought_v therefore_o to_o bring_v with_o we_o disposition_n of_o soul_n suitable_a to_o such_o a_o access_n unto_o such_o a_o intercourse_n with_o our_o gracious_a lord_n have_v we_o the_o honour_n and_o favour_n to_o be_v invite_v to_o the_o table_n of_o a_o great_a prince_n what_o especial_a care_n shall_v we_o have_v to_o dress_v our_o body_n in_o a_o clean_a and_o decent_a garb_n to_o compose_v our_o mind_n in_o order_n to_o expression_n of_o all_o due_a respect_n to_o he_o to_o bring_v nothing_o about_o we_o noisome_a or_o ugly_a that_o may_v offend_v his_o sight_n or_o displease_v his_o mind_n the_o like_a sure_o and_o great_a care_n we_o shall_v apply_v when_o we_o thus_o be_v call_v do_v go_v into_o god_n presence_n and_o communion_n we_o shall_v in_o preparation_n thereto_o with_o all_o our_o power_n endeavour_v to_o cleanse_v our_o soul_n from_o all_o impurity_n of_o thought_n and_o desire_n from_o all_o iniquity_n and_o perverseness_n from_o all_o malice_n envy_n hatred_n anger_n and_o all_o such_o evil_a disposition_n which_o be_v most_o offensive_a to_o god_n all-piercing_a sight_n and_o unbeseeming_a his_o glorious_a presence_n we_o shall_v dress_v our_o soul_n with_o all_o those_o comely_a ornament_n of_o grace_n with_o purity_n humility_n meekness_n and_o charity_n which_o will_v render_v we_o acceptable_a and_o well-pleasing_a to_o he_o we_o shall_v compose_v our_o mind_n into_o a_o frame_n of_o reverence_n and_o awful_a regard_n to_o the_o majesty_n of_o god_n into_o a_o lowly_a calm_a and_o tender_a disposition_n of_o heart_n apt_a to_o express_v all_o respect_n due_a to_o his_o presence_n fit_a to_o admit_v the_o gracious_a illapse_n of_o his_o holy_a spirit_n very_o susceptive_a of_o all_o holy_a and_o heavenly_a affection_n which_o be_v suitable_a to_o such_o a_o communion_n or_o may_v spring_v from_o it_o we_o shall_v therefore_o remove_v and_o abandon_v from_o we_o not_o only_o all_o vicious_a inclination_n and_o evil_a purpose_n but_o even_o all_o worldly_a care_n desire_n and_o passion_n which_o may_v distract_v or_o discompose_v we_o that_o may_v dull_a or_o deject_v we_o that_o may_v cause_v we_o to_o behave_v ourselves_o indecent_o or_o unworthy_o before_o god_n that_o may_v bereave_v we_o of_o the_o excellent_a fruit_n from_o so_o bless_v a_o entertainment_n to_o these_o purpose_n we_o shall_v according_a to_o s._n paul_n advice_n 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 28._o examine_v and_o approve_v ourselves_o consider_v our_o past_a action_n and_o our_o present_a inclination_n and_o according_o by_o serious_a meditation_n and_o fervent_a prayer_n to_o god_n for_o his_o gracious_a assistance_n therein_o work_v our_o soul_n into_o a_o hearty_a remorse_n for_o our_o past_a miscarriage_n and_o a_o sincere_a resolution_n to_o amend_v for_o the_o future_a forsake_v all_o sin_n endeavour_v in_o all_o our_o action_n to_o serve_v and_o please_v god_n 7._o purge_v out_o as_o s._n paul_n again_o injoin_v we_o the_o old_a leaven_n of_o vice_n and_o wickedness_n so_o that_o we_o may_v feast_v and_o celebrate_v this_o passeover_n in_o which_o christ_n be_v mystical_o sacrifice_v for_o we_o in_o the_o unleavened_a disposition_n of_o sincerity_n and_o truth_n such_o be_v the_o duty_n previous_a to_o our_o partake_v this_o sacrament_n 2._o those_o duty_n which_o accompany_v it_o be_v a_o reverend_a and_o devout_a affection_n of_o heart_n with_o a_o suitable_a behaviour_n therein_o a_o awful_a sense_n of_o mind_n befit_v the_o majesty_n of_o that_o presence_n wherein_o we_o do_v appear_v answerable_a to_o the_o greatness_n and_o goodness_n and_o holiness_n of_o he_o with_o who_o we_o converse_v become_v the_o sacredness_n of_o those_o mystery_n which_o be_v exhibit_v to_o we_o that_o which_o s._n paul_n seem_v to_o call_v 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 29._o to_o discern_v or_o distinguish_v our_o lord_n body_n that_o be_v yield_v a_o peculiar_a reverence_n of_o mind_n and_o behaviour_n in_o regard_n thereto_o a_o devotion_n of_o heart_n consist_v in_o hearty_a contrition_n for_o our_o sin_n which_o do_v expose_v our_o saviour_n to_o the_o endure_v such_o pain_n then_o remember_v in_o firm_a resolution_n to_o forsake_v the_o like_a thereafter_o as_o injurious_a dishonourable_a and_o displease_v to_o he_o in_o fervent_a love_n of_o he_o as_o full_a of_o so_o wonderful_a goodness_n and_o charity_n towards_o we_o in_o most_o hearty_a thankfulness_n for_o those_o unconceivable_o great_a expression_n of_o kindness_n towards_o we_o in_o deep_a humility_n upon_o sense_n of_o our_o unworthiness_n to_o receive_v such_o testimony_n of_o grace_n and_o favour_n from_o he_o our_o unworthiness_n to_o eat_v the_o crumb_n that_o fall_v from_o his_o table_n how_o much_o more_o to_o be_v admit_v into_o such_o degree_n of_o honourable_a communion_n and_o familiarity_n of_o close_a conjunction_n and_o union_n with_o he_o of_o pious_a joy_n in_o consideration_n of_o the_o excellent_a privilege_n herein_o impart_v and_o of_o the_o bless_a fruit_n accrue_v to_o we_o from_o his_o gracious_a performance_n in_o a_o comfortable_a hope_n of_o obtain_v and_o enjoy_v the_o benefit_n of_o his_o obedience_n and_o passion_n by_o the_o assistance_n of_o his_o grace_n in_o steady_a faith_n and_o full_a persuasion_n of_o mind_n that_o he_o be_v suppose_v our_o dutiful_a compliance_n ready_a to_o bestow_v upon_o we_o all_o the_o blessing_n then_o exhibit_v in_o attentive_o fix_v the_o eye_n of_o our_o mind_n and_o all_o the_o power_n of_o our_o soul_n our_o understanding_n will_n memory_n fancy_n affection_n upon_o he_o as_o willing_o pour_v forth_o his_o life_n for_o our_o salvation_n last_o in_o motion_n of_o enlarge_a goodwill_n and_o charity_n towards_o all_o our_o brethren_n for_o his_o sake_n in_o obedience_n to_o his_o will_n and_o in_o imitation_n of_o he_o suchlike_a duty_n shall_v attend_v our_o participation_n of_o this_o holy_a sacrament_n 3._o the_o effect_n of_o have_v due_o perform_v which_o shall_v appear_v in_o the_o practice_n of_o those_o duty_n which_o be_v consequent_a thereon_o be_v such_o as_o these_o a_o increase_n of_o all_o pious_a inclination_n and_o affection_n express_v themselves_o in_o a_o real_a amendment_n of_o our_o life_n and_o produce_v more_o goodly_a fruit_n of_o obedience_n the_o thorough_a digestion_n of_o that_o spiritual_a nourishment_n by_o our_o become_a more_o fast_o knit_v to_o our_o saviour_n by_o high_a degree_n of_o faith_n and_o love_n the_o maintain_v a_o more_o lively_a sense_n of_o his_o superabundant_a goodness_n the_o cherish_v those_o influence_n of_o grace_n which_o descend_v upon_o our_o heart_n in_o this_o communion_n and_o improve_n they_o to_o near_a degree_n of_o perfection_n in_o all_o piety_n and_o virtue_n a_o watchful_a care_n and_o endeavour_v in_o our_o life_n to_o approve_v ourselves_o in_o some_o measure_n worthy_a of_o that_o great_a honour_n and_o favour_n which_o god_n have_v vouchsafe_v we_o in_o admit_v we_o to_o so_o near_o approach_v to_o himself_o a_o earnest_a pursuance_n of_o the_o resolution_n performance_n of_o the_o vow_n make_v good_a the_o engagement_n which_o in_o so_o solemn_a a_o manner_n upon_o so_o great_a a_o occasion_n we_o make_v and_o offer_v up_o unto_o our_o god_n and_o saviour_n final_o the_o consider_v that_o by_o the_o breach_n of_o such_o resolution_n by_o the_o violation_n of_o
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