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A34049 A companion to the altar, or, An help to the worthy receiving of the Lords Supper by discourses and meditations upon the whole communion office to which is added an essay upon the offices of baptism and confirmation / by Tho. Comber ... Comber, Thomas, 1645-1699. 1675 (1675) Wing C5450; ESTC R6280 319,234 511

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be_v give_v for_o you_o our_o heavenly_a physician_n be_v about_o to_o cure_v the_o disease_n of_o our_o soul_n have_v thus_o prepare_v the_o remedy_n and_o present_v it_o to_o we_o he_o do_v first_o direct_v the_o use_n of_o it_o 94._o it_o medice_fw-la non_fw-la tantum_fw-la curate_n sed_fw-la etiam_fw-la monet_fw-la sen._n ep_v 94._o and_o second_o tell_v we_o what_o it_o be_v we_o be_v not_o teach_v to_o carry_v it_o about_o to_o gaze_v at_o and_o to_o be_v adore_v but_o to_o take_v and_o eat_v it_o for_o christ_n have_v make_v himself_o a_o sin-offering_a for_o we_o desire_v that_o sacrifice_n may_v be_v accept_v as_o we_o and_o will_v have_v we_o to_o share_v in_o the_o benefit_n thereof_o wherefore_o he_o have_v make_v this_o a_o peace-offering_a as_o the_o memorial_n of_o it_o and_o invite_v we_o to_o take_v and_o eat_v our_o portion_n that_o so_o he_o may_v be_v one_o with_o we_o and_o we_o with_o he_o and_o when_o we_o hear_v he_o so_o love_o call_v we_o to_o feast_v with_o god_n upon_o the_o remainder_n we_o may_v very_o fit_o fall_v into_o these_o contemplation_n there_o be_v indeed_o a_o mighty_a difference_n between_o the_o feed_n of_o my_o body_n and_o the_o refresh_n of_o my_o soul_n that_o which_o enter_v in_o by_o the_o mouth_n can_v of_o itself_o reach_v thither_o yet_o i_o be_o command_v when_o i_o come_v for_o spiritual_a relief_n to_o take_v and_o eat_v and_o i_o will_v not_o inquire_v but_o obey_v because_o he_o that_o prescribe_v this_o method_n can_v work_v wonder_n and_o at_o once_o satisfy_v both_o body_n and_o soul_n wherefore_o i_o will_v perform_v the_o outward_a part_n and_o at_o the_o same_o time_n lift_v up_o my_o soul_n above_o these_o visible_a representation_n and_o be_v sensible_a of_o my_o offence_n against_o heaven_n while_o my_o mouth_n be_v chew_v the_o holy_a bread_n my_o faith_n basil_n faith_n quod_fw-la esca_fw-la est_fw-la carni_fw-la hoc_fw-la animae_fw-la fides_fw-la cypr._n 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d basil_n shall_v feast_v upon_o the_o satisfaction_n make_v by_o my_o redeemer_n passion_n until_o i_o find_v my_o soul_n be_v nourish_v with_o the_o joy_n the_o peace_n and_o the_o comfort_n which_o it_o draw_v from_o thence_o as_o he_o have_v make_v his_o oblation_n i_o by_o his_o design_v it_o for_o i_o so_o i_o will_v make_v it_o i_o also_o by_o a_o particular_a application_n o_o strengthen_v my_o hand_n by_o a_o lively_a faith_n and_o open_v my_o mouth_n by_o fervent_a desire_n so_o will_v i_o take_v and_o eat_v this_o and_o rejoice_v in_o so_o lively_a a_o emblem_n which_o lead_v i_o into_o that_o within_o the_o vail_n and_o while_o i_o be_o perform_v the_o bodily_a part_n let_v my_o soul_n feel_v the_o spiritual_a efficacy_n of_o thy_o grace_n that_o i_o may_v not_o eat_v unworthy_o or_o to_o condemnation_n lord_n i_o feed_v upon_o thy_o love_n i_o lay_v hold_v upon_o thy_o promise_n i_o will_v take_v and_o eat_v these_o as_o well_o as_o the_o material_a part_n if_o thou_o will_v please_v to_o enable_v i_o so_o to_o do_v furthermore_o lest_o i_o shall_v be_v mistake_v and_o either_o not_o understand_v or_o not_o believe_v the_o true_a worth_n of_o this_o incomparable_a gift_n he_o be_v please_v to_o tell_v i_o what_o it_o be_v this_o be_v my_o body_n say_v he_o which_o be_v give_v for_o you_o and_o by_o that_o word_n he_o make_v it_o to_o be_v so_o to_o every_o true_a believer_n wherefore_o the_o minister_n ought_v to_o pronounce_v this_o so_o reverent_o and_o so_o deliberate_o that_o the_o communicant_n may_v have_v time_n to_o exercise_v their_o faith_n because_o their_o sense_n can_v discover_v any_o material_a alteration_n for_o the_o true_a understanding_n whereof_o let_v i_o here_o digress_v a_o little_a for_o the_o satisfaction_n of_o such_o as_o be_v not_o prejudice_v nor_o contentious_a we_o know_v how_o stiff_o the_o roman_a church_n contend_v for_o the_o literal_a exposition_n of_o this_o text_n and_o what_o tragedy_n have_v be_v act_v upon_o those_o who_o do_v not_o so_o understand_v it_o but_o we_o have_v great_a reason_n to_o believe_v that_o our_o saviour_n do_v not_o intend_v by_o these_o word_n to_o change_v the_o substance_n of_o the_o bread_n and_o wine_n into_o his_o natural_a flesh_n and_o blood_n for_o i._o the_o word_n 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d this_o being_n neuter_n can_v agree_v with_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d bread_n which_o be_v masculine_a and_o it_o be_v very_o probable_a that_o our_o lord_n do_v herein_o as_o in_o other_o thing_n imitate_v that_o phrase_n which_o the_o jew_n use_v at_o the_o feast_n of_o the_o passover_n this_o be_v the_o bread_n of_o affliction_n which_o our_o father_n do_v eat_v etc._n etc._n and_o this_o be_v the_o body_n of_o the_o paschal_n lamb_n which_o our_o father_n do_v eat_v etc._n etc._n as_o the_o talmud_n tract_n de_fw-mi pasch_fw-mi declare_v for_o as_o that_o be_v not_o the_o very_a bread_n nor_o the_o very_a lamb_n yet_o they_o call_v it_o so_o because_o it_o do_v represent_v and_o continue_v the_o memorial_n of_o that_o and_o be_v use_v to_o the_o same_o purpose_n so_o in_o like_a manner_n he_o call_v this_o his_o own_o body_n who_o be_v the_o true_a paschal_n lamb_n because_o this_o action_n do_v signify_v and_o remember_v it_o and_o by_o this_o bread_n we_o be_v partaker_n thereof_o second_o st._n paul_n the_o best_a interpreter_n of_o his_o master_n expound_v this_o be_v my_o body_n and_o blood_n by_o this_o be_v the_o communion_n of_o my_o body_n and_o blood_n 1_o cor._n 10.16_o that_o be_v most_o plain_o this_o bless_a bread_n be_v that_o which_o will_v make_v you_o partaker_n of_o christ_n body_n etc._n etc._n and_o 1_o cor._n 11.26_o he_o call_v it_o no_o more_o but_o bread_n even_o after_o the_o consecration_n ver_fw-la 24_o 25._o and_o the_o same_o apostle_n 57_o apostle_n solet_fw-la autem_fw-la res_fw-la quae_fw-la significat_fw-la ejus_fw-la rei_fw-la nomine_fw-la quam_fw-la significat_fw-la nuncupari_fw-la ut_fw-la petra_n erat_fw-la christus_fw-la hebraeis_n non_fw-la signum_fw-la christi_fw-la dicit_fw-la apostolus_fw-la aug._n in_o levit._n quaest_n 57_o say_v that_o rock_n be_v christ_n 10.4_o christ_n 1_o cor._n 10.4_o not_o intend_v to_o make_v we_o believe_v the_o rock_n be_v transubstantiate_a but_o only_o that_o it_o be_v the_o figure_n and_o symbol_n of_o christ_n and_o so_o may_v be_v call_v by_o his_o name_n three_o nor_o do_v the_o most_o ancient_a father_n thus_o apprehend_v our_o saviour_n meaning_n when_o they_o call_v this_o the_o antitype_n of_o his_o body_n the_o type_n of_o a_o great_a mystery_n the_o figure_n of_o his_o body_n and_o a_o symbol_n call_v by_o the_o name_n of_o his_o body_n 8._o body_n 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d nazianzen_n 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d cyril_n mys_n cat_n 5._o hoc_fw-la est_fw-la corpus_fw-la meum_fw-la i._n e._n figura_fw-la corporis_fw-la mei_fw-la tertul._n in_o marc._n l._n 4._o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d viz._n ego_fw-la sum_fw-la panis_fw-la aquavitae_fw-la 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d viz._n hoc_fw-la est_fw-la corpus_fw-la meum_fw-la theod._n dial._n cap._n 8._o and_o much_o more_o to_o this_o purpose_n four_o nor_o will_v this_o opinion_n of_o transubstantiation_n agree_v with_o the_o most_o ancient_a liturgy_n for_o in_o the_o most_o genuine_a part_n of_o they_o the_o prayer_n of_o consecration_n all_o those_o form_n call_v from_o st._n james_n st._n clement_n st._n basil_n and_o st._n chrysostome_n do_v pray_v after_o they_o have_v pronounce_v the_o word_n of_o christ_n this_o be_v my_o body_n that_o the_o holy_a spirit_n may_v descend_v and_o make_v that_o bread_n so_o they_o still_o call_v it_o the_o body_n and_o that_o cup_n the_o blood_n of_o christ_n yea_o in_o the_o roman_a church_n itself_o one_o of_o the_o most_o authentic_a part_n of_o the_o canon_n of_o the_o mass_n have_v these_o word_n that_o this_o oblation_n may_v be_v make_v unto_o we_o the_o body_n and_o blood_n of_o thy_o most_o belove_a son_n our_o lord_n jesus_n christ_n which_o doubtless_o may_v be_v do_v without_o any_o real_a change_n in_o the_o element_n themselves_o yea_o and_o in_o the_o last_o part_n of_o the_o canon_n long_o after_o the_o priest_n have_v say_v h●c_fw-la est_fw-la corpus_fw-la meum_fw-la by_o which_o they_o suppose_v the_o substance_n to_o be_v change_v they_o say_v through_o jesus_n christ_n our_o lord_n by_o who_o thou_o do_v always_o create_v sanctify_v quicken_v bless_v and_o give_v we_o these_o good_a thing_n which_o word_n be_v only_o applicable_a to_o the_o bread_n and_o wine_n do_v show_v 44._o show_v haeretici_fw-la huius_fw-la seculi_fw-la rident_fw-la hanc_fw-la canonis_fw-la particulam_fw-la eo_fw-la quod_fw-la post_fw-la consecrationem_fw-la adjecta_fw-la sit_fw-la quasi_fw-la ea_fw-la verba_fw-la intelligi_fw-la nequeunt_fw-la nisi_fw-la de_fw-la pane_fw-la &_o vino_fw-la nam_fw-la corpus_fw-la &_o sanguinem_fw-la christi_fw-la non_fw-la
yea_o upon_o all_o thy_o merit_n and_o grace_n lord_n thou_o reach_v out_o most_o free_o that_o which_o i_o need_v infinite_o and_o that_o which_o i_o wish_v for_o above_o all_o thing_n adore_v be_v thy_o admirable_a bounty_n in_o compliance_n wherewith_o unworthy_a though_o i_o be_o i_o do_v stretch_v out_o a_o tremble_a hand_n i_o do_v open_a my_o mouth_n yea_o my_o heart_n to_o receive_v thou_o open_v your_o door_n o_o you_o gate_n of_o my_o soul_n and_o the_o king_n of_o glory_n shall_v come_v in_o rejoice_v and_o be_v exceed_o glad_a for_o behold_v thy_o king_n come_v meek_a and_o lowly_a to_o visit_v the_o mean_a of_o his_o servant_n come_v lord_n jesus_n come_v quick_o a_o meditation_n while_o we_o eat_v the_o bread_n §._o 8._o in_o remembrance_n that_o christ_n die_v for_o thou_o a_o act_n of_o contrition_n o_o my_o soul_n behold_v how_o thou_o have_v incense_v the_o majesty_n of_o heaven_n see_v how_o he_o give_v up_o the_o most_o innocent_a and_o most_o holy_a jesus_n thy_o best_a thy_o only_a friend_n and_o his_o own_o dear_a son_n to_o be_v torture_v and_o torment_v for_o thy_o sin_n o_o how_o cruel_o be_v he_o scourge_v with_o whip_n wound_v with_o thorn_n load_v with_o the_o cross_n tear_v with_o nail_n pierce_v with_o a_o spear_n and_o rack_v on_o the_o most_o painful_a instrument_n of_o death_n his_o lovely_a face_n be_v defile_v with_o blood_n and_o spit_a his_o ear_n fill_v with_o taunt_n and_o curse_n his_o eye_n drench_v in_o tear_n for_o the_o ruin_n of_o his_o enemy_n and_o his_o soul_n amaze_v at_o the_o terror_n of_o the_o divine_a wrath_n till_o at_o length_n all_o wound_v break_a and_o bloody_a with_o many_o groan_n yet_o with_o admirable_a patience_n he_o breathe_v out_o his_o holy_a soul_n and_o yet_o whatever_o he_o suffer_v be_v my_o portion_n my_o pleasure_n have_v be_v his_o pain_n my_o wicked_a life_n have_v cause_v his_o bitter_a death_n wretch_n that_o i_o be_o to_o live_v in_o such_o a_o manner_n that_o nothing_o else_o can_v satisfy_v or_o make_v my_o peace_n but_o here_o i_o come_v this_o day_n to_o call_v my_o sin_n to_o remembrance_n i_o will_v look_v on_o thou_o who_o i_o have_v pierce_v with_o a_o most_o tender_a and_o sympathize_v affection_n and_o while_o i_o break_v this_o holy_a bread_n with_o my_o tooth_n i_o will_v commemorate_v how_o thou_o be_v bruise_v for_o our_o iniquity_n and_o how_o our_o offence_n do_v grind_v thou_o with_o grief_n and_o pain_n holy_a saviour_n i_o be_o angry_a at_o myself_o and_o full_a of_o anguish_n to_o see_v what_o i_o h●ve_v bring_v upon_o thou_o i_o be_o sorry_a with_o all_o my_o heart_n that_o i_o have_v give_v harbour_n to_o thy_o murderer_n but_o i_o hope_v this_o most_o dismal_a spectacle_n rom._n spectacle_n est_fw-la enim_fw-la tanta_fw-la vis_fw-la crucis_fw-la christi_fw-la ut_fw-la si_fw-la ante_fw-la oculos_fw-la ponatur_fw-la &_o in_o ment_fw-la fidelitèr_fw-la retineatur_fw-la ita_fw-la ut_fw-la in_o ipsam_fw-la mortem_fw-la christi_fw-la intentis_fw-la oculis_fw-la adspiciatur_fw-la nulla_fw-la concupiscentia_fw-la nulla_fw-la libido_fw-la nullus_fw-la furor_fw-la nulla_fw-la potest_fw-la superare_fw-la inuidia_fw-la origen_n in_o 7._o ad_fw-la rom._n shall_v mortify_v in_o i_o all_o desire_n after_o evil_a and_o make_v i_o abhor_v all_o those_o desperate_a pleasure_n which_o must_v be_v so_o dear_o pay_v for_o by_o thou_o or_o else_o stand_v charge_v upon_o my_o account_n for_o ever_o no_o no_o i_o will_v never_o crucify_v thou_o again_o by_o renew_v my_o disobedience_n for_o i_o have_v do_v too_o much_o already_o a_o meditation_n after_o the_o receive_n of_o the_o bread_n §._o 9_o and_o feed_v on_o he_o in_o thy_o heart_n by_o faith_n with_o thanksgiving_n a_o act_n of_o particular_a application_n and_o gratitude_n hail_v holy_a lamb_n of_o god_n thrice_o welcome_a be_v thou_o to_o a_o poor_a perish_a sinner_n be_v it_o not_o enough_o that_o thou_o shall_v suffer_v so_o much_o for_o i_o but_o thou_o will_v also_o give_v all_o the_o purchase_n of_o those_o suffering_n to_o i_o thy_o love_a kindness_n be_v true_o admirable_a thou_o have_v take_v my_o sin_n on_o thyself_o and_o communicate_v thy_o righteousness_n unto_o my_o soul_n lord_n while_o i_o believe_v and_o consider_v the_o benefit_n of_o thy_o passion_n i_o be_o revive_v and_o fill_v with_o a_o unwonted_a vigour_n my_o conscience_n do_v accuse_v i_o of_o many_o and_o grievous_a sin_n but_o i_o do_v here_o most_o humble_o and_o thankful_o set_v forth_o this_o perfect_a sin-offering_a before_o thy_o divine_a majesty_n and_o i_o know_v thou_o can_v not_o except_v against_o it_o i_o believe_v it_o be_v sufficient_a to_o atone_v thy_o anger_n what_o i_o owe_v he_o have_v discharge_v what_o i_o have_v deserve_v he_o have_v endure_v so_o that_o for_o his_o sake_n i_o h●pe_v thou_o will_v set_v i_o free_a bless_a jesus_n how_o be_v my_o soul_n refresh_v that_o it_o be_v thus_o restore_v again_o to_o thy_o father_n love_n let_v heaven_n and_o earth_n praise_v thou_o and_o declare_v the_o merit_n of_o this_o glorious_a sacrifice_n and_o i_o will_v bless_v thou_o while_o i_o have_v my_o be_v i_o will_v love_v thou_o because_o thou_o have_v love_v i_o better_o than_o thy_o own_o life_n my_o heart_n shall_v feast_v with_o joy_n and_o eucharist_n upon_o the_o pleasure_n and_o comfort_n which_o i_o expect_v to_o draw_v from_o this_o celestial_a food_n i_o have_v receive_v thy_o immaculate_a body_n and_o it_o shall_v cleanse_v my_o sinful_a body_n and_o teach_v i_o by_o the_o virtue_n of_o so_o rare_a a_o example_n to_o relieve_v my_o poor_a brethren_n for_o who_o thou_o have_v die_v and_o to_o conquer_v my_o enemy_n by_o my_o charity_n for_o thus_o thou_o have_v do_v to_o i_o and_o both_o my_o lip_n and_o my_o life_n shall_v set_v forth_o thy_o praise_n i_o begin_v to_o feel_v myself_o one_o with_o thou_o already_o and_o i_o will_v wait_v till_o i_o be_o perfect_o unite_v to_o thou_o in_o everlasting_a glory_n amen_n meditation_n before_o the_o receive_n of_o the_o cup._n §._o 10._o the_o blood_n of_o our_o lord_n jesus_n christ_n a_o act_n of_o acknowledgement_n it_o will_v not_o suffice_v i_o dear_a saviour_n to_o receive_v thou_o in_o part_n only_o for_o i_o must_v be_v whole_o thou_o and_o bless_a be_v thy_o name_n thou_o be_v willing_a to_o be_v whole_o i_o also_o thou_o have_v already_o give_v i_o thy_o holy_a body_n to_o cleanse_v my_o nature_n and_o now_o thou_o be_v prepare_v thy_o precious_a blood_n to_o wash_v away_o my_o guilt_n my_o sin_n have_v pour_v out_o every_o drop_n thereof_o wherefore_o thou_o present_v it_o to_o i_o by_o itself_o to_o show_v how_o true_o thou_o do_v suffer_v death_n for_o i_o and_o now_o o_o my_o redeemer_n thou_o have_v say_v this_o cup_n be_v the_o communion_n of_o thy_o blood_n and_o thy_o truth_n be_v unquestionable_a thy_o power_n be_v infinite_a and_o thy_o love_n be_v such_o that_o thou_o give_v thy_o heart_n blood_n for_o i_o i_o will_v receive_v it_o therefore_o as_o the_o blood_n of_o the_o everlasting_a covenant_n the_o seal_n of_o all_o the_o promise_n of_o thy_o holy_a gospel_n i_o have_v indeed_o vile_a sinner_n that_o i_o be_o drink_v in_o iniquity_n like_o water_n and_o therefore_o be_o unfit_a to_o taste_v this_o water_n of_o life_n and_o yet_o i_o shall_v perish_v without_o it_o for_o i_o be_o all_o over_o defile_v and_o this_o be_v the_o fountain_n which_o thou_o have_v open_v to_o cleanse_v we_o i_o be_o scorch_v with_o the_o flame_n of_o evil_a lust_n and_o unruly_a passion_n and_o this_o be_v the_o cup_n which_o thou_o have_v provide_v to_o cool_v and_o refresh_v we_o o_o thou_o medicine_n of_o immortality_n my_o soul_n long_v for_o thou_o what_o value_n be_v sufficient_a for_o i_o to_o put_v upon_o this_o heavenly_a cordial_n how_o can_v i_o reverence_v it_o enough_o since_o the_o god_n of_o heaven_n esteem_v it_o a_o price_n sufficient_a for_o million_o of_o perish_a mankind_n lord_n let_v i_o taste_v and_o my_o soul_n shall_v live_v let_v i_o wash_v in_o this_o laver_n before_o i_o come_v to_o thy_o great_a tribunal_n so_o shall_v i_o be_v white_a than_o snow_n §._o 11._o which_o be_v shed_v for_o thou_o a_o act_n of_o repentance_n mix_v with_o faith_n be_v there_o ever_o so_o base_a a_o wretch_n as_o i_o have_v be_v who_o have_v account_v those_o sin_n small_a and_o trivial_a yea_o and_o make_v they_o my_o sport_n and_o pleasure_n which_o have_v press_v down_o and_o wound_v the_o holy_a jesus_n till_o he_o be_v all_o over_o drench_v in_o his_o own_o blood_n woe_n be_v i_o i_o have_v easy_o commit_v that_o which_o nothing_o but_o these_o stream_n can_v wash_v away_o o_o you_o accurse_a lust_n you_o have_v by_o wicked_a hand_n take_v crucify_a and_o slay_v the_o lord_n of_o life_n and_o if_o he_o have_v
such_o as_o shall_v be_v religious_o etc._n etc._n 3._o the_o matter_n to_o be_v do_v the_o most_o comfortable_a sacrament_n of_o the_o body_n and_o blood_n of_o christ_n 4._o the_o manner_n how_o it_o be_v to_o be_v do_v 1._o in_o commmemoration_n to_o be_v by_o they_o receive_v in_o remembrance_n of_o his_o etc._n etc._n 2._o with_o thanksgiving_n both_o for_o 1._o christ_n death_n wherefore_o it_o be_v our_o duty_n to_o render_v most_o humble_a etc._n etc._n 2._o this_o sacrament_n but_o also_o to_o be_v our_o spiritual_a food_n and_o sustenance_n etc._n etc._n 2._o exhortation_n in_o which_o note_n 1._o the_o ground_n of_o this_o exhortation_n viz._n 1._o the_o benefit_n of_o do_v it_o well_o which_o be_v so_o divine_a and_o comfortable_a a_o thing_n to_o they_o etc._n etc._n 2._o the_o danger_n of_o do_v it_o ill_o and_o so_o dangerous_a to_o they_o that_o will_v presume_v etc._n etc._n 2._o the_o pa●ts_n of_o it_o which_o be_v 1._o to_o consider_v of_o 1._o the_o dignity_n of_o this_o sacrament_n my_o duty_n be_v to_o exhort_v you_o in_o the_o mean_a season_n to_o consider_v etc._n etc._n 2._o the_o danger_n of_o profane_v it_o and_o the_o great_a peril_n of_o the_o unworthy_a receive_n thereof_o 2._o to_o examine_v direct_v 1._o in_o what_o manner_n and_o so_o to_o search_v and_o examine_v your_o own_o etc._n etc._n 2._o to_o what_o end_n 1._o purity_n but_o so_o that_o you_o may_v come_v holy_a and_o clean_a etc._n etc._n 2._o acceptance_n and_o be_v receive_v as_o worthy_a partaker_n 3._o direction_n unto_o 1._o the_o penitent_a to_o come_v fit_o who_o must_v 1._o examine_v himself_o the_o way_n and_o mean_n thereto_o be_v first_o to_o examine_v your_o life_n etc._n etc._n 2._o confess_v to_o god_n and_o whereinsoever_o there_o to_o bewail_v your_o own_o sinfulness_n and_o to_o confess_v etc._n etc._n 3._o satisfy_v the_o wrong_a and_o if_o you_o shall_v perceive_v your_o offence_n but_o also_o against_o your_o neighbour_n etc._n etc._n 4._o forgive_v his_o enemy_n and_o be_v likewise_o ready_a to_o forgive_v other_o that_o have_v offend_v etc._n etc._n 2_o the_o impenitent_a that_o they_o may_v not_o come_v so_o show_v 1._o the_o reason_n of_o this_o warn_v for_o otherwise_o the_o receive_n of_o this_o holy_a communion_n etc._n etc._n 2._o the_o person_n warn_v therefore_o if_o any_o of_o you_o be_v a_o blasphemer_n etc._n etc._n 3._o the_o warn_v itself_o repent_v you_o of_o your_o sin_n or_o else_o come_v not_o etc._n etc._n 4._o the_o danger_n of_o despise_v it_o lest_o after_o the_o take_n of_o that_o holy_a sacrament_n the_o devil_n etc._n etc._n 3._o the_o doubt_v that_o they_o may_v come_v with_o comfort_n 1._o why_o this_o advice_n be_v give_v and_o because_o it_o be_v requisite_a that_o no_o man_n shall_v come_v but_o etc._n etc._n 2._o to_o who_o it_o be_v give_v therefore_o if_o there_o be_v any_o of_o you_o who_o by_o this_o mean_n can_v etc._n etc._n 3._o the_o counsel_n itself_o direct_v they_o 1._o whither_o to_o go_v let_v he_o come_v to_o i_o or_o some_o other_o etc._n etc._n 2._o what_o to_o do_v and_o open_v his_o grief_n 3._o for_o what_o benefit_n 1._o absolution_n that_o by_o the_o ministry_n of_o god_n holy_a word_n etc._n etc._n 2._o direction_n together_o with_o ghostly_a counsel_n etc._n etc._n 3._o comfort_n to_o the_o quit_n etc._n etc._n a_o practical_a discourse_n upon_o this_o warn_v §_o 3._o dear_o belove_v on_o next_z i_o purpose_v through_o god_n assistance_n to_o administer_v to_o all_o such_o as_o shall_v be_v religious_o and_o devout_o dispose_v the_o most_o comfortable_a sacrament_n of_o the_o body_n and_o blood_n of_o christ_n it_o be_v the_o manner_n of_o mighty_a prince_n who_o entertainment_n require_v extraordinary_a preparation_n to_o give_v notice_n by_o their_o harbinger_n to_o those_o place_n where_o they_o intend_v to_o lodge_v and_o thus_o our_o lord_n jesus_n when_o he_o come_v in_o the_o flesh_n have_v st._n john_n baptist_n for_o his_o herald_n to_o bid_v the_o world_n prepare_v math._n 3._o and_o send_v his_o disciple_n as_o his_o harbinger_n before_o his_o face_n to_o every_o city_n whither_o he_o intend_v to_o come_v luke_n 10.1_o thus_o also_o his_o messenger_n do_v now_o proclaim_v his_o approach_n in_o this_o sacrament_n wherein_o he_o come_v in_o the_o spirit_n to_o feast_n with_o we_o revel_v 3.20_o and_o to_o dwell_v in_o we_o john_n 6.56_o and_o oh_o how_o shall_v this_o awaken_v we_o to_o prepare_v cherub_n prepare_v 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d philo_n lib._n the_o cherub_n for_o what_o provision_n be_v sufficient_a to_o make_v for_o the_o king_n of_o king_n who_o come_v from_o heaven_n in_o pure_a love_n to_o visit_v we_o and_o to_o do_v we_o good_a why_o shall_v we_o not_o receive_v the_o news_n with_o the_o same_o joy_n that_o zachaeus_n express_v when_o he_o hear_v that_o jesus_n purpose_v to_o be_v his_o guest_n since_o wheresoever_o he_o be_v well_o receive_v he_o bring_v salvation_n to_o that_o house_n luke_n 19.6_o 7_o etc._n etc._n the_o minister_n who_o have_v appoint_v it_o in_o love_n to_o you_o seem_v by_o his_o courteous_a salutation_n to_o be_v well-pleased_n that_o he_o have_v so_o good_a tiding_n to_o tell_v you_o and_o lest_o by_o ignorance_n or_o surprise_v you_o shall_v lose_v the_o benefit_n of_o this_o bless_a opportunity_n he_o give_v you_o this_o timely_a intimation_n and_o fix_v the_o very_a time_n as_o positive_o as_o man_n can_v or_o aught_o to_o do_v we_o have_v not_o the_o time_n to_o come_v in_o our_o own_o power_n and_o so_o shall_v always_o add_v if_o god_n please_v viz._n that_o our_o life_n or_o health_n shall_v last_v so_o long_o alcibiade_n long_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d graeca_n versio_fw-la liturg._n angl._n james_n 4.15_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d socr._n 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d plato_n in_o alcibiade_n and_o by_o his_o assistance_n viz._n if_o he_o vouchsafe_v to_o afford_v we_o grace_n since_o we_o do_v but_o administer_v the_o outward_a part_n which_o short_a parenthesis_n shall_v also_o mind_v we_o how_o dangerous_a it_o be_v to_o neglect_v wilful_o this_o next_o sacrament_n because_o either_o we_o may_v not_o live_v to_o have_v another_o opportunity_n or_o not_o have_v the_o like_a grace_n and_o assistance_n from_o god_n if_o we_o despise_v this_o offer_n this_o warning_n be_v give_v to_o all_o but_o yet_o in_o the_o very_a first_o clause_n be_v signify_v that_o we_o will_v not_o willing_o cast_v our_o pearl_n before_o swine_n alex._n swine_n sancta_fw-la sanctis_fw-la ut_fw-la diac._n clamat_fw-la in_o litur_fw-la graec._n math._n 7.6_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d clem._n alex._n nor_o give_v this_o sacrament_n to_o any_o but_o such_o as_o be_v religious_o and_o devout_o dispose_v and_o for_o those_o who_o be_v so_o they_o need_v not_o be_v press_v or_o urge_v to_o come_v to_o the_o holy_a table_n since_o this_o most_o comfortable_a ordinance_n do_v attract_v they_o sufficient_o by_o its_o own_o sweetness_n it_o be_v most_o comfortable_a to_o pious_a soul_n and_o they_o who_o have_v find_v it_o so_o long_o for_o it_o and_o this_o very_a warning_n be_v to_o they_o a_o great_a pleasure_n and_o a_o sufficient_a invitation_n but_o if_o filthly_a wretch_n who_o relish_v nothing_o but_o swinish_a pleasure_n and_o be_v full_a of_o earthly_a thing_n loathe_v this_o honeycomb_n or_o despise_v this_o manna_n it_o be_v no_o wonder_n let_v it_o be_v no_o prejudice_n to_o the_o mystery_n nor_o no_o hindrance_n to_o our_o preparation_n for_o if_o we_o upon_o this_o summons_n do_v immediate_o endeavour_v to_o procure_v religious_a and_o devout_a disposition_n we_o shall_v taste_v the_o comfort_n of_o it_o more_o full_o than_o any_o word_n can_v express_v §_o 4._o to_o be_v by_o they_o receive_v in_o remembrance_n of_o his_o meritorious_a cross_n and_o passion_n whereby_o alone_o we_o obtain_v remission_n of_o our_o sin_n and_o be_v make_v partaker_n of_o the_o kingdom_n of_o heaven_n the_o necessity_n of_o this_o early_a and_o serious_a warn_v be_v here_o further_o show_v from_o the_o two_o great_a duty_n which_o all_o christian_n be_v here_o to_o perform_v first_o we_o be_v not_o to_o be_v idle_a spectator_n of_o the_o mystery_n as_o they_o be_v in_o the_o roman_a church_n where_o if_o the_o people_n communicate_v but_o once_o a_o year_n it_o be_v think_v sufficient_a by_o the_o lateran_n council_n and_o at_o other_o time_n they_o only_o look_v on_o while_o the_o priest_n alone_o communicate_v conc._n trident._n sess_n 22._o can._n 8._o a_o practice_n unknown_a to_o all_o antiquity_n but_o we_o be_v command_v to_o receive_v the_o symbol_n ourselves_o in_o remembrance_n as_o st._n paul_n speak_v 1_o cor._n 11.24_o 25._o of_o that_o one_o offering_n once_o for_o all_o hebr._fw-la 9.26.28_o whereby_o jesus_n have_v for_o ever_o perfect_v they_o that_o be_v sanctify_v
1._o although_o it_o be_v a_o great_a satisfaction_n to_o he_o that_o minister_n to_o see_v god_n table_n well_o furnish_v yet_o because_o he_o seek_v the_o profit_n of_o the_o communicant_n as_o well_o as_o his_o own_o pleasure_n he_o not_o only_a endeavour_n by_o the_o former_a exhortation_n to_o increase_v their_o number_n but_o by_o this_o to_o rectify_v their_o disposition_n that_o they_o may_v be_v not_o only_o many_o but_o good_a and_o howsoever_o this_o have_v be_v do_v before_o they_o come_v to_o the_o feast_n it_o will_v seem_v necessary_a to_o do_v it_o again_o now_o they_o be_v come_v if_o we_o consider_v either_o the_o danger_n of_o unworthy_a receive_n or_o the_o dignity_n of_o this_o ordinance_n which_o be_v make_v more_o reverend_a by_o be_v veil_v with_o many_o cover_n the_o egyptian_n admit_v none_o to_o converse_v with_o their_o priest_n and_o to_o know_v the_o secret_n of_o their_o mystery_n till_o they_o have_v be_v initiate_v by_o abstinence_n patience_n and_o many_o labour_n 4._o labour_n 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d porphyr_n de_fw-mi abst_fw-ge l._n 4._o suppose_v they_o will_v learn_v to_o value_v they_o by_o the_o difficulty_n of_o access_n and_o so_o those_o who_o enter_v into_o the_o persian_a rite_n of_o mithra_n jul._n mithra_n 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d greg._n naz._n orat._n 1._o in_o jul._n be_v to_o be_v first_o approve_v by_o 80._o degree_n of_o trial_n to_o be_v unpassionate_a and_o holy_a person_n 5._o person_n nonnus_n synag_n hist_o c._n 5._o the_o like_a difficulty_n of_o acceptance_n be_v practise_v in_o the_o entertainment_n of_o scholar_n into_o pythagoras_n his_o school_n 17._o school_n jamblic_a l._n 1._o c._n 17._o and_o in_o the_o admission_n of_o novice_n into_o the_o monastical_a society_n of_o old_a 3._o old_a cassian_n instit_fw-la l._n 4._o c._n 3._o and_o can_v we_o then_o think_v it_o too_o much_o to_o pass_v one_o exhortation_n more_o before_o we_o eat_v of_o this_o celestial_a banquet_n we_o derive_v this_o necessary_a part_n of_o the_o office_n from_o the_o greek_a church_n where_o the_o guest_n be_v place_v the_o priest_n stand_v on_o the_o step_n to_o be_v see_v of_o all_o stretch_v out_o his_o hand_n and_o lift_v up_o his_o voice_n in_o the_o midst_n of_o that_o profound_a silence_n invite_v the_o worthy_a and_o warn_v the_o unworthy_a to_o forbear_v ethic._n forbear_v 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d chrysost_n hom_n in_o 9_o ad_fw-la heb._n ethic._n which_o if_o it_o be_v necessary_a in_o those_o bless_a day_n how_o much_o more_o requisite_a be_v it_o in_o our_o loose_a age_n wherein_o man_n have_v learn_v to_o trample_v upon_o church_n discipline_n and_o to_o come_v out_o of_o custom_n at_o set_a time_n whether_o they_o be_v prepare_v or_o no_o every_o one_o hope_n to_o pass_v in_o the_o crowd_n but_o know_v the_o terror_n of_o the_o lord_n we_o do_v again_o and_o again_o beseech_v our_o people_n diligent_o to_o prepare_v themselves_o before_o he_o come_v to_o try_v they_o and_o that_o this_o exhortation_n may_v be_v effectual_a to_o this_o purpose_n this_o follow_a account_n may_v assist_v our_o devout_a improvement_n thereof_o the_o analysis_n of_o the_o exhortation_n at_o the_o communion_n §_o 2._o in_o this_o exhortation_n we_o be_v incite_v to_o two_o general_a duty_n 1._o self-examination_n by_o 1._o propound_v it_o more_o large_o and_o show_v 1._o the_o person_n enjoin_v dear_o belove_v in_o the_o lord_n you_o that_o mind_n to_o come_v etc._n etc._n 2._o the_o authority_n enjoin_v it_o must_v consider_v how_o s._n paul_n etc._n etc._n 3._o the_o duty_n to_o be_v do_v diligent_o to_o try_v and_o examine_v themselves_o 4._o the_o time_n of_o do_v it_o before_o they_o presume_v to_o eat_v etc._n etc._n 2._o press_v it_o with_o reason_n take_v from_o 1._o the_o benefit_n ●f_o worthy_a receive_v viz._n 1._o participation_n of_o christ_n for_o as_o the_o benefit_n be_v great_a if-&c_a if-&c_a if-&c_a for_o than_o we_o spiritual_o eat_v the_o fl●sh_n of_o christ_n etc._n etc._n 2._o union_n with_o he_o than_o we_o dwell_v in_o christ_n we_o be_v one_o with_o christ_n and_o etc._n etc._n 2._o the_o danger_n of_o unworthy_a receive_v as_o to_o 1._o the_o sin_n of_o it_o so_o be_v the_o danger_n great_a if_o we_o for_o then_o we_o be_v guilty_a of_o the_o body_n and_o etc._n etc._n 2._o the_o punishment_n follow_v upon_o it_o we_o eat_v and_o drink_v our_o own_o damnation_n we_o kindle_v god_n wrath_n against_o we_o etc._n etc._n 3._o part_v it_o by_o a_o exhortation_n unto_o the_o special_a duty_n of_o 1._o repentance_n judge_v therefore_o yourselves_o brethren_n repent_v you_o true_o for_o your_o sin_n etc._n etc._n 2._o i'faith_o have_v a_o lively_a and_o steadfast_a faith_n etc._n etc._n 3._o reformation_n amend_v your_o life_n 4._o charity_n and_o be_v in_o perfect_a charity_n with_o all_o man_n so_o shall_v you_o be_v meet_a etc._n etc._n 2._o give_v of_o thanks_o assist_v we_o 1._o by_o way_n of_o consideration_n declare_v 1._o the_o necessity_n of_o it_o and_o above_o all_o thing_n you_o must_v give_v most_o humble_a and_o hearty_a thanks_o 2._o the_o object_n of_o it_o to_o god_n the_o father_n the_o son_n etc._n etc._n 3._o the_o subject_a of_o it_o for_o the_o redemption_n of_o the_o world_n by_o etc._n etc._n 4._o the_o particular_a reason_n as_o well_o 1._o why_o for_o this_o redemption_n because_o of_o 1._o the_o difficulty_n of_o the_o work_n who_o do_v humble_v himself_o even_o unto_o the_o death_n etc._n etc._n 2._o the_o person_n for_o who_o for_o we_o miserable_a sinner_n who_o lie_v in_o darkness_n etc._n etc._n 3._o the_o end_n for_o which_o it_o be_v wrought_v that_o he_o may_v make_v we_o the_o child_n of_o god_n and_o exalt_v we_o etc._n etc._n 2._o why_o in_o this_o sacrament_n because_o of_o 1._o the_o reason_n of_o its_o institution_n and_o to_o the_o end_n that_o we_o shall_v always_o remember_v 1._o the_o exceed_a great_a love_n etc._n etc._n 2._o and_o the_o innumerable_a benefit_n which_o etc._n etc._n 2._o the_o author_n he_o have_v institute_v etc._n etc._n 3._o his_o design_n therein_o as_o pledge_n of_o his_o love_n and_o for_o to_o our_o great_a and_o endless_a comfort_n 2._o by_o way_n of_o practice_n in_o a_o form_n show_v 1._o the_o object_n of_o our_o praise_n to_o he_o therefore_o with_o the_o father_n and_o the_o holy_a ghost_n 2._o the_o manner_n how_o to_o offer_v it_o both_o 1._o in_o word_n let_v we_o give_v as_o we_o be_v most_o bind_v continual_a thanks_o 2._o in_o deed_n by_o 1._o resignation_n submit_v ourselves_o whole_o to_o his_o holy_a will_n etc._n etc._n 2._o obedience_n and_o study_v to_o serve_v he_o in_o true_a holiness_n all_o the_o day_n of_o our_o life_n amen_n a_o practical_a discourse_n upon_o this_o exhortation_n §_o 3._o dear_o belove_v in_o the_o lord_n you_o that_o mind_n to_o come_v to_o the_o holy_a communion_n of_o the_o body_n and_o blood_n of_o our_o lord_n and_o saviour_n christ_n must_v consider_v how_o st._n paul_n exhort_v all_o person_n diligent_o to_o try_v and_o examine_v themselves_o before_o they_o presume_v to_o eat_v of_o that_o bread_n and_o drink_v of_o that_o cup._n when_o the_o guest_n of_o this_o bless_a feast_n be_v now_o draw_v near_o and_o the_o king_n of_o heaven_n be_v approach_v to_o survey_v they_o the_o minister_n out_o of_o a_o peculiar_a affection_n to_o those_o who_o have_v obey_v his_o master_n invitation_n salute_v they_o in_o st._n paul_n phrase_n rom._n 16.8_o with_o dearly_n belove_v in_o the_o lord_n and_o in_o the_o stile_n of_o the_o same_o apostle_n mind_n they_o of_o the_o greatness_n of_o that_o work_n which_o they_o go_v about_o even_o to_o share_v in_o the_o communion_n of_o christ_n body_n and_o blood_n 1_o cor._n 10.16_o their_o intention_n be_v commendable_a and_o it_o be_v pity_n but_o such_o pious_a purpose_n shall_v have_v their_o desire_a success_n wherefore_o he_o do_v once_o more_o warn_v they_o to_o examine_v themselves_o before_o they_o eat_v a_o duty_n enjoin_v not_o by_o humane_a authority_n nor_o prescribe_v mere_o as_o the_o advice_n of_o a_o friend_n but_o bind_v upon_o all_o by_o st._n paul_n himself_o and_o by_o the_o spirit_n of_o god_n in_o he_o 1_o cor._n 11.28_o let_v a_o man_n etc._n etc._n say_v he_o that_o be_v every_o man_n examine_v himself_o and_o so_o let_v he_o eat_v etc._n etc._n intimate_v that_o none_o may_v eat_v without_o this_o renew_a examination_n and_o because_o the_o discipline_n of_o the_o corinthian_a church_n be_v much_o impair_v by_o the_o schism_n then_o within_o it_o the_o apostle_n oblige_v every_o man_n to_o do_v it_o to_o himself_o and_o that_o not_o with_o a_o slight_a inquiry_n but_o so_o thorough_o to_o search_v his_o own_o heart_n that_o he_o may_v be_v able_a to_o judge_v suidas_n judge_v gr._n 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d
mean_n to_o accomplish_v all_o these_o desire_n do_v but_o examine_v into_o thy_o own_o heart_n till_o thou_o relent_a for_o thy_o sin_n and_o search_v into_o god_n mercy_n till_o thou_o be_v persuade_v of_o his_o love_n and_o with_o this_o penitent_a believe_a heart_n come_v and_o partake_v of_o this_o spiritual_a banquet_n and_o though_o thou_o do_v not_o press_v thy_o saviour_n flesh_n with_o thy_o tooth_n which_o will_v do_v thou_o no_o good_a yet_o thou_o shall_v real_o partake_v of_o all_o the_o benefit_n of_o his_o death_n and_o become_v one_o with_o he_o and_o receive_v all_o from_o he_o that_o thy_o soul_n do_v either_o need_n or_o desire_v §_o 5._o so_o be_v the_o danger_n great_a if_o we_o receive_v the_o same_o unworthy_o for_o than_o we_o be_v guilty_a of_o the_o body_n and_o blood_n of_o christ_n our_o saviour_n we_o eat_v and_o drink_v our_o own_o damnation_n not_o consider_v the_o lord_n body_n we_o kindle_v god_n wrath_n against_o we_o we_o provoke_v he_o to_o plague_v we_o with_o divers_a disease_n and_o sundry_a kind_n of_o death_n the_o fear_n of_o lose_v the_o former_a benefit_n will_v be_v a_o sufficient_a motive_n to_o a_o ingenuous_a temper_n to_o prepare_v yet_o many_o be_v so_o obdurate_a as_o to_o rush_v upon_o this_o ordinance_n without_o any_o precede_a care_n but_o that_o we_o may_v deliver_v our_o soul_n the_o church_n enjoin_v not_o only_o in_o the_o former_a but_o in_o this_o present_a exhortation_n also_o that_o the_o minister_n shall_v warn_v they_o not_o to_o come_v in_o so_o rude_a a_o manner_n the_o heathen_a man_n allow_v not_o that_o any_o shall_v worship_v their_o god_n en_fw-fr passant_a plutar._n passant_a 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d plutar._n nor_o unless_o they_o have_v first_o prepare_v themselves_o at_o home_n and_o can_v such_o address_n be_v endure_v in_o the_o high_a mystery_n of_o the_o best_a religion_n let_v such_o from_o the_o mouth_n of_o st._n paul_n hear_v and_o consider_v first_o the_o greatness_n of_o their_o sin_n 1_o cor._n 11.27_o &_o 29._o second_o the_o severity_n of_o their_o punishment_n ver_fw-la 30.1_o their_o sin_n who_o come_v hither_o as_o to_o a_o ordinary_a solemnity_n and_o eat_v of_o this_o as_o common_a food_n not_o consider_v that_o the_o lord_n body_n and_o blood_n here_o cypr._n here_o nec_fw-la se_fw-la judicant_fw-la nec_fw-la sacramenta_fw-la dijudicant_fw-la sed_fw-la sicut_fw-la cibis_fw-la communibus_fw-la irreverentèr_fw-la sacris_fw-la utuntur_fw-la lib._n de_fw-fr card._n open_a christi_fw-la ap_fw-mi cypr._n be_v in_o scripture_n 10.29_o scripture_n hebr._n 6.6_o chap._n 10.29_o account_v crucify_a the_o son_n of_o god_n again_o as_o much_o as_o in_o they_o lie_v 〈◊〉_d lie_v 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d put_v he_o to_o a_o open_a shame_n trample_v upon_o he_o and_o account_v the_o blood_n of_o his_o covenant_n as_o a_o unholy_a thing_n they_o use_v he_o as_o his_o murderer_n do_v shed_v his_o blood_n not_o with_o design_n to_o be_v save_v by_o it_o cor._n it_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d theophil_n in_o 11_o 1_o cor._n but_o suffer_v it_o to_o be_v spill_v in_o vain_a they_o receive_v no_o benefit_n by_o it_o and_o yet_o they_o make_v a_o memorial_n of_o it_o which_o wound_v christ_n deep_o than_o all_o the_o cruelty_n of_o his_o crucifier_n do_v from_o they_o he_o expect_v no_o other_o but_o from_o these_o he_o do_v loc_n do_v quid_fw-la est_fw-la autem_fw-la reos_fw-la esse_fw-la nisi_fw-la dare_v poenas_fw-la mortis_fw-la domini_fw-la occisus_fw-la est_fw-la enim_fw-la ab_fw-la iis_fw-la qui_fw-la beneficium_fw-la ejus_fw-la irritum_fw-la ducunt_fw-la ambros_n in_o loc_n so_o that_o they_o be_v guilty_a of_o his_o body_n and_o blood_n and_o shall_v be_v proceed_v against_o as_o those_o that_o offer_v violence_n to_o the_o lord_n jesus_n by_o eat_v and_o drink_v of_o this_o memorial_n of_o his_o sacrifice_n they_o own_o he_o have_v die_v for_o they_o but_o by_o their_o impenitence_n and_o perseverance_n in_o evil_n they_o declare_v that_o they_o will_v not_o be_v save_v thereby_o and_o thus_o this_o sacred_a and_o salutary_a rite_n which_o in_o its_o own_o nature_n will_v assure_v their_o salvation_n and_o be_v design_v by_o christ_n to_o convey_v his_o benefit_n unto_o they_o supr_fw-la they_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d theophylac_n ut_fw-la supr_fw-la be_v by_o their_o unpreparedness_n and_o iniquity_n turn_v into_o poison_n and_o a_o curse_n and_o they_o be_v before_o fit_a for_o condemnation_n by_o add_v this_o act_n of_o presumption_n they_o do_v accelerate_v and_o confirm_v it_o second_o their_o punishment_n will_v be_v answerable_a for_o they_o may_v be_v sure_a it_o will_v inflame_v the_o wrath_n of_o god_n to_o behold_v man_n so_o stupid_a and_o insolent_a to_o his_o dear_a son_n and_o their_o redeemer_n perhaps_o this_o wrath_n may_v only_o be_v express_v in_o temporal_a punishment_n short_a sickness_n linger_a disease_n or_o sudden_a death_n so_o it_o be_v at_o corinth_n loc_n corinth_n 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d theophyl_n ut_fw-la supr_fw-la febribus_fw-la &_o infirmitatibus_fw-la corripiebantur_fw-la &_o multi_fw-la moriebantur_fw-la ambros_n in_o loc_n so_o be_v the_o jew_n cut_v off_o who_o profane_v the_o passover_n exod._n 12.15_o and_o thus_o many_o apostate_n in_o the_o primitive_a time_n be_v possess_v by_o the_o devil_n for_o come_v to_o the_o eucharist_n before_o their_o reconciliation_n to_o the_o church_n but_o if_o the_o lord_n forbear_v show_v these_o visible_a judgement_n he_o have_v way_n enough_o and_o a_o eternity_n come_v on_o to_o chastise_v this_o presumption_n wherefore_o you_o bold_a and_o careless_a sinner_n who_o come_v in_o ignorance_n or_o in_o malice_n without_o faith_n or_o devotion_n sorrow_n for_o former_a or_o purpose_n against_o future_a iniquity_n consider_v what_o you_o do_v and_o what_o you_o must_v suffer_v for_o come_v in_o this_o unfitness_n we_o tremble_v at_o the_o danger_n you_o run_v upon_o yet_o who_o shall_v pity_v those_o who_o may_v have_v escape_v all_o the_o evil_a and_o gain_v infinite_a blessing_n only_o by_o a_o small_a preparation_n §_o 6._o judge_n therefore_o yourselves_o brethren_n that_o you_o be_v not_o judge_v of_o the_o lord_n repent_v you_o true_o of_o your_o sin_n past_a have_v a_o lively_a and_o steadfast_a faith_n in_o christ_n our_o saviour_n amend_v your_o life_n and_o be_v in_o perfect_a charity_n with_o all_o man_n so_o shall_v you_o be_v meet_a partaker_n of_o these_o holy_a mystery_n that_o which_o god_n and_o his_o church_n intend_v as_o caution_n to_o all_o that_o they_o may_v come_v better_o prepare_v be_v by_o the_o slothful_a and_o unbelieving_a make_v a_o pretence_n for_o their_o total_a abstain_v but_o these_o danger_n as_o st._n paul_n show_v ver_fw-la 31._o might_n soon_o be_v avoid_v if_o we_o will_v judge_v ourselves_o for_o than_o we_o shall_v not_o be_v judge_v of_o the_o lord_n let_v we_o therefore_o set_v up_o a_o tribunal_n in_o our_o own_o breast_n 55._o breast_n 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d theophylac_n bonum_fw-la judicium_fw-la quod_fw-la divinum_fw-la praevenit_fw-la quod_fw-la divino_fw-la subducit_fw-la volo_fw-la praesentari_fw-la vultui_fw-la irae_fw-la tuus_fw-la judicatus_fw-la non_fw-la judicandus_fw-la bern._n in_o cantic_a 55._o and_o lay_v god_n law_n before_o we_o let_v our_o memory_n read_v the_o indictment_n and_o our_o penitential_a thought_n urge_v the_o accusation_n and_o that_o till_o we_o be_v convince_v and_o plead_v guilty_a so_o shall_v our_o conscience_n pronounce_v the_o same_o sentence_n upon_o we_o which_o otherwise_o will_v more_o dreadful_o have_v issue_v out_o against_o we_o from_o the_o divine_a judicature_n it_o will_v condemn_v we_o as_o foolish_a base_a ungrateful_a wretch_n deserve_v the_o wrath_n of_o god_n and_o eternal_a damnation_n and_o when_o we_o be_v thus_o convict_v we_o shall_v see_v it_o necessary_a by_o faith_n to_o lay_v hold_n of_o god_n mercy_n and_o further_o this_o will_n most_o effectual_o move_v we_o to_o amend_v our_o life_n epic._n life_n deprehendas_fw-la te_fw-la oportet_fw-la antequam_fw-la emende_n sen._n ep._n 28._o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d simplic_a ad_fw-la epic._n and_o discover_v what_o need_n we_o have_v to_o forgive_v all_o man_n who_o ourselves_o have_v so_o much_o to_o be_v forgive_v so_o that_o it_o appear_v if_o we_o due_o judge_v ourselves_o all_o the_o other_o duty_n will_v follow_v in_o order_n let_v the_o danger_n of_o unworthy_a receive_n therefore_o only_o make_v we_o more_o strict_a in_o our_o examination_n for_o there_o be_v danger_n also_o if_o we_o do_v whole_o stay_v away_o aquavitae_fw-la away_o vtrobique_fw-la grande_fw-fr periculum_fw-la ideo_fw-la mag●●_n necessitas_fw-la instat_fw-la ne_fw-la indigni_fw-la inveniamur_fw-la bern._n de_fw-fr ordin_fw-fr aquavitae_fw-la but_o the_o lesser_a hazard_n be_v on_o their_o side_n who_o set_v themselves_o to_o do_v their_o duty_n in_o the_o best_a manner_n they_o be_v able_a if_o we_o have_v by_o due_a process_n condemn_v ourselves_o before_o it_o will_v
reply_v we_o lift_v they_o up_o encoeniis_fw-la up_o chrysos_fw-la homil_n de_fw-fr encoeniis_fw-la etc._n etc._n the_o heart_n of_o holy_a man_n be_v daily_o direct_v to_o heaven_n and_o therefore_o when_o the_o priest_n admonish_v they_o to_o lift_v it_o up_o thither_o they_o may_v safe_o answer_v we_o lift_v etc._n etc._n 44._o etc._n corda_n fidelium_fw-la coelum_fw-la sunt_fw-la quia_fw-la in_o coelum_fw-la quotidiè_fw-la diriguntur_fw-la dicente_fw-la sacerdote_fw-la sursum_fw-la corda_fw-la securè_fw-la respondent_fw-la habemus_fw-la ad_fw-la dominum_fw-la aug._n the_o tempor_n ser_fw-mi 44._o for_o where_o our_o treasure_n be_v there_o will_v our_o heart_n be_v also_o and_o he_o that_o require_v 16._o require_v id._n de_fw-fr ver_fw-la relig._n c._n 16._o this_o duty_n of_o we_o will_v enable_v we_o to_o perform_v it_o o_o happy_a agreement_n when_o priest_n and_o people_n be_v raise_v up_o above_o this_o sublunary_a world_n and_o ascend_v into_o the_o holy_a mount_n to_o converse_v with_o jesus_n with_o who_o it_o be_v good_a to_o dwell_v for_o ever_o §_o 4._o priest_n let_v we_o give_v thanks_o unto_o our_o lord_n god_n answ_n it_o be_v meet_v and_o right_a so_o to_o do_v when_o the_o soul_n be_v thus_o lift_v up_o and_o enlarge_v by_o contemplate_v the_o glory_n of_o god_n it_o be_v then_o in_o right_a frame_n to_o celebrate_v his_o praise_n wherefore_o the_o priest_n improve_v the_o opportunity_n and_o invite_v we_o while_o we_o be_v thus_o dispose_v to_o give_v thanks_o etc._n etc._n thus_o the_o preceptor_n of_o the_o jewish_a choir_n be_v wont_a to_o call_v upon_o the_o rest_n to_o join_v with_o he_o in_o the_o divine_a praise_n as_o appear_v by_o several_a of_o the_o psalm_n psal_n 34.3_o &_o 81.1_o &_o 95.1_o &_o 96.1_o and_o it_o may_v be_v from_o thence_o this_o excellent_a exhortation_n be_v take_v at_o first_o which_o have_v be_v retain_v ever_o since_o verbatim_o both_o in_o the_o church_n of_o the_o east_n and_o west_n as_o appear_v 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a_o work_n that_o be_v just_a and_o due_a but_o when_o he_o grant_v so_o great_a a_o benefit_n and_o give_v we_o such_o good_a thing_n it_o be_v not_o a_o act_n of_o his_o justice_n but_o infinite_o more_o than_o of_o right_n belong_v to_o we_o thus_o he_o st._n augustine_n apply_v it_o somewhat_o otherwise_o but_o very_o well_o in_o this_o manner_n in_o the_o sacrament_n of_o the_o faithful_a it_o be_v say_v that_o we_o shall_v lift_v up_o our_o heart_n which_o be_v do_v by_o the_o gift_n of_o god_n for_o which_o gift_n we_o be_v admonish_v by_o the_o priest_n to_o give_v thanks_o to_o the_o lord_n our_o god_n and_o the_o people_n answer_n it_o be_v just_a and_o right_o so_o to_o do_v 2._o do_v aug._n de_fw-fr bon_fw-fr perseverant_a l._n 2._o and_o elsewhere_o 16._o elsewhere_o idem_fw-la de_fw-fr bon_fw-fr viduit_fw-la cap._n 16._o we_o do_v not_o attribute_v unto_o ourselves_o the_o glory_n of_o this_o great_a good_a viz._n the_o lift_n up_o of_o our_o heart_n but_o we_o give_v 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5._o it_o be_v very_o meet_v right_a and_o our_o bind_a duty_n that_o we_o shall_v at_o all_o time_n and_o in_o all_o place_n give_v thanks_o unto_o thou_o o_o lord_n holy_a father_n almighty_a and_o everlasting_a god_n these_o be_v still_o the_o word_n of_o pious_a antiquity_n the_o dependence_n whereof_o we_o learn_v from_o st._n chrysostom_n for_o the_o priest_n say_v he_o cor._n he_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d chrys_n hom._n 18._o in_o 2._o ad_fw-la cor._n have_v receive_v their_o suffrage_n do_v gather_v their_o confession_n together_o and_o then_o begin_v the_o sacrifice_n of_o praise_n most_o joyful_a it_o be_v to_o the_o holy_a man_n to_o hear_v such_o a_o acknowledgement_n from_o the_o congregation_n and_o that_o he_o may_v promote_v it_o as_o much_o as_o possible_a he_o do_v confirm_v the_o truth_n of_o so_o pious_a a_o assertion_n with_o many_o word_n much_o of_o the_o same_o signification_n say_v florus_n magister_fw-la florus_n repetitio_fw-la sermonis_fw-la est_fw-la 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both_o heathen_n and_o of_o christian_n orat_fw-la christian_n 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d esse_fw-la dicit_fw-la plutar._n lib._n de_fw-la orac._n angelo_n orationis_fw-la adhuc_fw-la adstante_fw-la tertul_n de_fw-fr orat_fw-la but_o that_o they_o be_v especial_o present_a at_o the_o lord_n supper_n be_v general_o receive_v flesh_n and_o blood_n say_v st._n chrysost_o 10._o chrysost_o chrys_n in_o math._n hom_n 10._o be_v here_o make_v a_o part_n of_o the_o angelic_a choir_n and_o again_o eccles_n again_o idem_fw-la homil._n de_fw-la non_fw-la contem_fw-la eccles_n consider_v o_o man_n near_o who_o thou_o stand_v in_o these_o terrible_a mystery_n with_o who_o thou_o be_v about_o to_o worship_n god_n with_o cherubin_n and_o seraphin_n and_o all_o the_o heavenly_a power_n and_o sure_o it_o will_v mighty_o exalt_v our_o affection_n and_o stir_v we_o up_o to_o the_o most_o vigorous_a devotion_n to_o consider_v with_o who_o we_o be_v to_o bear_v a_o part_n not_o
sight_n to_o see_v servant_n ride_v and_o prince_n beside_o they_o walk_v on_o foot_n eccles_n 10.7_o but_o how_o much_o more_o abominable_a be_v it_o to_o see_v such_o evil_a and_o base_a servant_n as_o we_o be_v with_o proud_a heart_n pretend_v to_o celebrate_v the_o memorial_n of_o the_o great_a and_o best_a master_n who_o humble_v himself_o to_o the_o death_n of_o the_o cross_n if_o we_o be_v righteous_a why_o do_v he_o suffer_v if_o we_o be_v sinner_n why_o be_v we_o bold_a and_o puff_v up_o be_v assure_v that_o this_o sin_n alone_o if_o there_o be_v no_o other_o will_v turn_v this_o banquet_n into_o poison_n or_o make_v we_o at_o least_o incapable_a to_o receive_v any_o benefit_n from_o it_o 2._o consider_v the_o great_a dignity_n of_o these_o terrible_a mystery_n have_v we_o the_o purity_n of_o a_o angel_n and_o the_o affection_n of_o a_o seraphin_n we_o can_v scarce_o be_v worthy_a to_o come_v so_o near_o to_o a_o most_o holy_a and_o all-seeing_a god_n to_o lay_v such_o claim_n to_o the_o bless_a jesus_n and_o all_o his_o merit_n and_o to_o be_v so_o whole_o unite_v to_o he_o as_o we_o be_v design_v in_o this_o admirable_a communion_n but_o three_o we_o be_v so_o far_o from_o such_o excellency_n that_o our_o late_a confession_n be_v yet_o fresh_a in_o our_o memory_n wherein_o we_o do_v most_o true_o accuse_v ourselves_o of_o many_o and_o grievous_a offence_n and_o our_o own_o conscience_n will_v check_v the_o vanity_n of_o all_o proud_a imagination_n of_o our_o own_o merit_n by_o discover_v to_o we_o that_o we_o have_v do_v very_o little_a good_a and_o that_o very_o imperfect_o yet_o even_o that_o also_o by_o the_o grace_n of_o god_n and_o not_o by_o our_o own_o power_n julian_n power_n debetur_fw-la enim_fw-la merces_fw-la si_fw-la fiant_fw-la sed_fw-la gratia_fw-la quae_fw-la non_fw-la debetur_fw-la praecedit_fw-la ut_fw-la fiant_fw-la aug._n in_o julian_n how_o then_o can_v we_o fancy_v ourselves_o worthy_a to_o make_v this_o approach_n especial_o if_o 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they_o job_n 30.1_o and_o be_v there_o not_o a_o much_o great_a distance_n between_o god_n and_o we_o when_o mephibosheth_n be_v admit_v to_o king_n david_n table_n he_o in_o great_a humility_n compare_v himself_o to_o a_o dead_a dog_n 2_o sam._n 9.7_o 8._o but_o we_o have_v much_o more_o reason_n to_o esteem_v ourselves_o as_o such_o before_o the_o majesty_n of_o heaven_n have_v we_o always_o be_v dutiful_a and_o obedient_a child_n we_o may_v then_o have_v expect_v to_o have_v be_v feed_v at_o our_o father_n table_n but_o we_o have_v be_v rebel_n and_o therefore_o with_o adonibezeks_n captive_n might_n just_o be_v make_v to_o gather_v up_o the_o crumb_n jud._n 1.7_o under_o the_o foot_n of_o our_o great_a lord_n nay_o by_o our_o anger_n luxury_n intemperance_n and_o especial_o by_o fall_v back_o into_o our_o old_a sin_n 2.22_o sin_n canis_fw-la ad_fw-la vomitum_fw-la rediens_fw-la prov._n 26.11_o 2_o pet._n 2.22_o we_o have_v behave_v ourselves_o like_o unto_o dog_n and_o therefore_o 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to_o see_v he_o unvail_v and_o face_n to_o face_n at_o his_o come_n again_o in_o glory_n §_o 6._o hear_v we_o o_o merciful_a father_n we_o most_o humble_o beseech_v thou_o and_o grant_v that_o we_o receive_v these_o thy_o creature_n of_o bread_n and_o wine_n according_a to_o thy_o son_n our_o saviour_n jesus_n christ_n most_o holy_a institution_n in_o remembrance_n of_o his_o death_n and_o passion_n may_v be_v partaker_n of_o his_o most_o bless_a body_n and_o blood_n we_o have_v now_o make_v a_o sufficient_a introduction_n to_o this_o great_a request_n by_o acknowledge_v the_o mercy_n and_o merit_n of_o christ_n death_n as_o also_o by_o declare_v the_o divine_a original_a of_o this_o sacrament_n wherefore_o in_o the_o next_o place_n we_o come_v to_o the_o petition_n itself_o which_o be_v the_o very_a grace_n before_o this_o celestial_a food_n and_o herein_o
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raise_v his_o decay_a spirit_n so_o be_v the_o blood_n of_o jesus_n shed_v to_o revive_v poor_a disconsolate_a sinner_n with_o the_o hope_n of_o the_o divine_a favour_n it_o be_v the_o custom_n among_o the_o jew_n for_o the_o master_n of_o the_o family_n after_o supper_n to_o take_v a_o cup_n of_o wine_n in_o both_o hand_n and_o give_v thanks_o to_o he_o that_o create_v the_o fruit_n of_o the_o vine_n to_o drink_v to_o all_o the_o guest_n as_o a_o symbol_n of_o charity_n fag_n in_o deut._n 8.10_o and_o among_o the_o gentile_n also_o their_o feast_n be_v conclude_v sen._n conclude_v postremo_fw-la graeci_fw-la mercurio_n litabant_fw-la &_o bono_fw-mi daemoni_fw-la cvi_fw-la gratias_fw-la agebant_fw-la 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d alex._n ab_fw-la alex._n l._n 5._o c._n 21._o &_o schol._n aristop_n mos_fw-la erat_fw-la cum_fw-la mensa_fw-la auferenda_fw-la sit_fw-la bono_fw-mi genio_fw-la litare_fw-la hoc_fw-la hoc_fw-la mensa_fw-la claudatur_fw-la scypho_fw-la sen._n with_o a_o cup_n 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〈…〉_o llud_fw-la virgil._n 〈…〉_o vomit_v ille_fw-la ●●●●tam_fw-la secundum_fw-la e●s_fw-la inquit_fw-la qui_fw-la sanguinem_fw-la animam_fw-la dicunt_fw-la alas_o we_o be_v faint_a and_o feeble_a ready_a to_o die_v and_o languish_v and_o he_o have_v make_v we_o a_o cordial_n with_o his_o own_o heart_n blood_n miserable_a wretch_n as_o we_o be_v that_o nothing_o less_o will_v help_v we_o but_o oh_o how_o gracious_a a_o redeemer_n have_v we_o that_o will_v not_o deny_v we_o this_o behold_v o_o lord_n we_o thirst_v and_o this_o wine_n of_o joy_n make_v we_o more_o ovid._n more_o non_fw-la facile_fw-la esuriens_fw-la positâ_fw-la retinebere_fw-la mensâ_fw-la et_fw-la multum_fw-la saliens_fw-la incitat_fw-la unda_fw-la sitim_fw-la ovid._n impatient_a to_o taste_v of_o this_o cup_n of_o salvation_n and_o thanksgiving_n thou_o that_o have_v prepare_v it_o for_o we_o make_v it_o thy_o holy_a blood_n and_o then_o it_o shall_v cleanse_v our_o soul_n and_o make_v we_o thou_o for_o ever_o §_o 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〈◊〉_d in_o the_o first_o and_o common_a sense_n it_o be_v use_v for_o a_o covenant_n and_o those_o of_o old_a be_v confirm_v with_o blood_n 20._o blood_n exod._n 24.8_o haustu_fw-la mutui_fw-la sanguinis_fw-la foedus_fw-la faciunt_fw-la de_fw-la scythis_n herodot_n l._n 4._o quod_fw-la idem_fw-la refert_fw-la etiam_fw-la de_fw-la medis_n ut_fw-la &_o solinus_n cap._n 20._o but_o this_o new-covenant_n between_o god_n and_o man_n can_v not_o be_v make_v without_o it_o because_o god_n can_v not_o in_o justice_n grant_v remission_n unless_o some_o blood_n be_v spill_v the_o visible_a soul_n be_v give_v as_o a_o ransom_n for_o the_o invisible_a and_o this_o most_o precious_a blood_n of_o christ_n be_v that_o which_o be_v shed_v to_o appease_v the_o divine_a anger_n and_o so_o to_o engage_v god_n to_o enter_v into_o this_o covenant_n with_o we_o wherefore_o it_o may_v be_v call_v the_o blood_n of_o the_o new_a covenant_n second_o this_o word_n also_o be_v use_v for_o a_o testament_n or_o will_n grot._n will_n heb._n 9.16_o 17._o testamentum_fw-la est_fw-la voluntas_fw-la defuncti_fw-la quintil._n viventis_fw-la nulla_fw-la est_fw-la haereditas_fw-la digest_v &_o roman_n j._n c._n dicunt_fw-la testamentum_fw-la morte_fw-la confirmatur_fw-la grot._n &_o by_o this_o account_n we_o call_v the_o gospel_n the_o new-testament_n because_o it_o contain_v our_o lord_n will_v and_o therein_o he_o have_v leave_v we_o as_o legacy_n his_o merit_n and_o grace_n his_o spirit_n and_o his_o peace_n and_o secure_v they_o to_o we_o by_o his_o promise_n wherefore_o when_o we_o see_v this_o holy_a blood_n it_o be_v to_o we_o as_o it_o be_v the_o seal_n of_o the_o new-testament_n because_o it_o show_v we_o that_o the_o testator_n have_v dye_v and_o consequent_o assure_v we_o that_o all_o those_o promise_n shall_v be_v make_v good_a unto_o we_o especial_o that_o of_o the_o pardon_n of_o our_o sin_n for_o since_o we_o and_o many_o have_v deserve_v eternal_a death_n by_o our_o offence_n this_o blood_n be_v pour_v forth_o to_o procure_v a_o pardon_n not_o for_o we_o alone_o but_o for_o
as_o many_o as_o have_v sin_v even_o for_o all_o the_o world_n for_o all_o say_v st._n chrysostom_n be_v many_o when_o therefore_o we_o see_v this_o so_o plain_o represent_v in_o the_o pour_v forth_o of_o the_o holy_a chalice_n let_v we_o not_o only_o show_v a_o high_a estimation_n of_o that_o most_o meritorious_a blood_n which_o save_v so_o many_o soul_n effectual_o and_o have_v virtue_n enough_o to_o redeem_v all_o the_o world_n but_o also_o actuate_v our_o devotion_n in_o some_o pertinent_a soliloquy_n after_o this_o or_o the_o like_a form_n methinks_v o_o my_o dear_a redeemer_n while_o thou_o be_v pour_v forth_o thy_o most_o precious_a blood_n thou_o look_v on_o i_o with_o a_o countenance_n mix_v of_o pity_n and_o upbraid_v that_o i_o shall_v take_v so_o little_a care_n to_o save_v this_o soul_n which_o thou_o have_v buy_v at_o such_o a_o rate_n do_v i_o not_o behold_v those_o drop_n and_o stream_n to_o trickle_v down_o that_o have_v seal_v the_o covenant_n of_o peace_n and_o confirm_v all_o the_o promise_n of_o the_o gospel_n why_o then_o be_o i_o not_o swallow_v up_o with_o admiration_n why_o do_v i_o not_o breath_n and_o pant_v after_o it_o i_o come_v not_o to_o quench_v my_o bodily_a thirst_n but_o to_o wash_v my_o soul_n in_o this_o salutary_a fountain_n oh_o how_o free_o it_o flow_v how_o perfect_o it_o cure_v lord_n let_v i_o taste_v thereof_o make_v it_o unto_o i_o the_o blood_n of_o jesus_n for_o it_o be_v that_o my_o soul_n thirst_v after_o and_o now_o that_o thy_o powerful_a word_n have_v hallow_v it_o let_v i_o not_o by_o evil_a thought_n or_o unbelief_n malice_n or_o impenitence_n make_v it_o to_o myself_o a_o unhallowed_a thing_n but_o as_o thou_o have_v fit_v it_o for_o the_o mystery_n oh_o fit_v i_o also_o to_o receive_v it_o i_o can_v now_o have_v any_o more_o low_a or_o common_a thought_n about_o it_o i_o will_v by_o faith_n esteem_v it_o as_o my_o saviour_n blood_n and_o though_o i_o be_o unworthy_a of_o so_o divine_a a_o cordial_n yet_o my_o soul_n gasp_v for_o it_o and_o without_o it_o alas_o i_o must_v die_v and_o perish_v §_o 13._o do_v this_o as_o oft_o as_o you_o shall_v drink_v it_o in_o remembrance_n of_o i_o amen_o we_o have_v here_o again_o a_o renew_a injunction_n to_o do_v this_o and_o if_o we_o have_v any_o sense_n of_o our_o redeemer_n love_v or_o any_o care_n of_o our_o own_o soul_n we_o shall_v not_o need_v to_o be_v press_v to_o it_o but_o shall_v desire_v to_o do_v it_o often_o and_o yet_o always_o to_o do_v it_o well_o not_o drink_v it_o as_o common_a wine_n but_o as_o the_o memorial_n of_o his_o bloodshedding_n in_o remembrance_n of_o he_o and_o his_o inestimable_a kindness_n but_o of_o this_o we_o have_v speak_v before_o §_o 10._o only_o we_o must_v note_v that_o this_o amen_n in_o the_o end_n of_o this_o prayer_n be_v ancient_o speak_v 2._o speak_v 1_o cor._n 14.16_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d atque_fw-la ubi_fw-la praeses_fw-la orationes_fw-la &_o gratiarum_fw-la actiones_fw-la absolvit_fw-la 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d just_a mart._n ap._n 2._o by_o the_o people_n with_o a_o loud_a voice_n not_o only_o to_o show_v their_o join_n in_o the_o desire_n that_o the_o element_n may_v become_v true_o consecrate_a but_o also_o to_o declare_v their_o firm_a belief_n that_o they_o be_v now_o to_o be_v esteem_v as_o the_o very_a body_n and_o blood_n of_o christ_n let_v we_o therefore_o here_o most_o devout_o seal_v all_o that_o the_o priest_n have_v do_v and_o unfeigned_o testify_v our_o faith_n by_o a_o hearty_a amen_o lord_n it_o be_v do_v as_o thou_o have_v command_v and_o i_o doubt_v not_o but_o the_o mystery_n be_v right_o accomplish_v i_o be_o persuade_v that_o here_o be_v that_o which_o my_o soul_n long_v after_o a_o crucify_a saviour_n communicate_v himself_o to_o poor_a penitent_a sinner_n oh_o let_v i_o be_v reckon_v among_o that_o number_n and_o then_o i_o shall_v assure_o receive_v thou_o holy_a jesus_n amen_n the_o paraphrase_n of_o the_o prayer_n of_o consecration_n §_o 14._o o_o almighty_n god_n infinite_a in_o power_n and_o wonderful_a in_o thy_o goodness_n thou_o be_v our_o heavenly_a father_n who_o to_o save_v we_o from_o eternal_a misery_n of_o thy_o tender_a mercy_n and_o free_a compassion_n do_v give_v thy_o only_a and_o well-beloved_a son_n jesus_n christ_n not_o only_o to_o be_v bear_v in_o our_o nature_n but_o also_o to_o suffer_v a_o most_o grievous_a and_o bitter_a death_n upon_o the_o cross_n that_o his_o life_n may_v be_v for_o our_o redemption_n from_o everlasting_a torment_n to_o which_o we_o be_v forfeit_v we_o believe_v and_o confess_v it_o be_v this_o thy_o son_n who_o make_v there_o on_o the_o cross_n by_o his_o own_a voluntary_a oblation_n of_o himself_o to_o that_o accurse_a death_n though_o he_o be_v but_o once_o offer_a in_o this_o manner_n a_fw-la full_a perfect_a and_o sufficient_a sacrifice_n oblation_n and_o satisfaction_n to_o thy_o offend_a justice_n not_o only_o for_o the_o sin_n of_o some_o time_n or_o some_o person_n but_o for_o the_o sin_n of_o all_o man_n that_o be_v be_v or_o shall_v be_v throughout_o the_o whole_a world_n so_o that_o there_o be_v none_o but_o may_v upon_o their_o faith_n and_o repentance_n be_v forgive_v by_o the_o virtue_n thereof_o and_o because_o there_o need_v no_o other_o sacrifice_n for_o sin_n now_o therefore_o our_o lord_n jesus_n appoint_v and_o do_v institute_v this_o holy_a sacrament_n to_o represent_v it_o and_n in_o his_o holy_a gospel_n he_o do_v according_o plain_o command_v we_o to_o observe_v this_o rite_n thereby_o to_o continue_v a_o perpetual_a and_o lively_o memory_n of_o that_o his_o most_o meritorious_a and_o most_o precious_a death_n so_o that_o his_o love_n may_v be_v fresh_a in_o our_o heart_n until_o his_o come_n again_o to_o judgement_n in_o the_o end_n of_o the_o world_n in_o obedience_n to_o this_o command_n we_o be_v now_o about_o to_o make_v this_o memorial_n of_o his_o passion_n and_o that_o we_o may_v do_v it_o effectual_o hear_v us_o o_o most_o merciful_a father_n consider_v our_o need_n of_o this_o heavenly_a food_n we_o most_o humble_o beseech_v thou_o in_o who_o power_n it_o be_v alone_o to_o feed_v our_o soul_n and_o grant_v that_o we_o receive_v with_o a_o true_a repentance_n and_o lively_a faith_n these_o thy_o creature_n of_o bread_n and_o wine_n which_o thou_o have_v choose_v to_o express_v this_o mystery_n and_o partake_v of_o they_o according_a to_o thy_o son_n our_o saviour_n jesus_n christ_n gracious_a intention_n and_o most_o holy_a institution_n namely_o in_o remembrance_n of_o his_o bitter_a death_n and_o bloody_a passion_n let_v they_o communicate_v he_o unto_o we_o that_o we_o by_o they_o may_v be_v partaker_n of_o his_o most_o bless_a body_n and_o blood_n and_o of_o all_o the_o benefit_n of_o his_o incarnation_n and_o his_o suffering_n but_o it_o be_v not_o in_o we_o to_o make_v these_o creature_n to_o be_v a_o sacrament_n wherefore_o we_o will_v do_v as_o our_o lord_n do_v and_o say_v as_o he_o say_v and_o be_v thou_o please_v to_o grant_v that_o the_o word_n of_o jesus_n pronounce_v by_o thy_o servant_n may_v have_v the_o same_o effect_n upon_o these_o element_n which_o they_o have_v when_o speak_v with_o his_o bless_a mouth_n who_o in_o the_o same_o night_n that_o he_o be_v betray_v to_o his_o crucifyer_n as_o one_o of_o the_o last_o token_n of_o his_o love_n took_n bread_n the_o staff_n of_o life_n as_o we_o now_o take_v this_o into_o our_o hand_n to_o resemble_v his_o take_v our_o nature_n and_o when_o he_o have_v beg_v thy_o blessing_n as_o we_o do_v also_o thereon_o and_o give_v thanks_o show_v how_o cheerful_o he_o suffer_v for_o we_o he_o break_v it_o as_o we_o this_o bread_n into_o many_o piece_n a_o emblem_n of_o his_o break_a and_o wound_a body_n and_o give_v it_o to_o his_o disciple_n to_o who_o he_o design_v the_o benefit_n of_o his_o passion_n say_v take_v this_o pledge_n of_o your_o redemption_n most_o thankful_o and_o by_o faith_n eat_v that_o you_o may_v be_v 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give_v it_o to_o his_o disciple_n to_o declare_v he_o will_v free_o pour_v out_o his_o blood_n for_o they_o say_n drink_v you_o all_o who_o desire_n a_o part_n in_o i_o of_o this_o cup_n and_o apply_v to_o yourselves_o the_o benefit_n of_o my_o bloodshedding_n for_o this_o be_v the_o communion_n of_o my_o blood_n which_o seal_v the_o new_a covenant_n and_o be_v the_o confirmation_n of_o the_o new-testament_n with_o the_o promise_n thereof_o and_o it_o shall_v give_v you_o a_o right_n unto_o they_o for_o this_o be_v it_o which_o be_v shed_v to_o make_v atonement_n for_o you_o in_o particular_a and_o for_o as_o many_o as_o believe_v it_o to_o be_v sufficient_a for_o the_o remission_n of_o sin_n wherefore_o i_o charge_v you_o do_v this_o as_o oft_o as_o may_v be_v and_o whensoever_o you_o shall_v drink_v it_o let_v it_o be_v with_o great_a devotion_n in_o remembrance_n of_o i_o and_o of_o my_o love_n in_o lay_v down_o my_o life_n for_o you_o amen_o it_o be_v finish_v according_a to_o thy_o will_n so_o be_v it_o and_o let_v all_o the_o people_n say_v amen_n sect_n iii_o of_o the_o form_n of_o administration_n §_o 1._o when_o the_o time_n of_o distribution_n be_v come_v the_o guest_n must_v not_o rude_o and_o disorderly_o take_v every_o one_o his_o own_o part_n 1_o cor._n 11.14_o because_o god_n be_v the_o master_n of_o the_o feast_n and_o according_a to_o the_o eastern_a custom_n he_o have_v provide_v officer_n to_o divide_v to_o every_o one_o their_o portion_n a._n portion_n gen._n 42.34_o 1_o sam._n 9.24_o heb._n 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d esth_n 2.9_o fercula_fw-la singulis_fw-la apposita_fw-la secundum_fw-la morem_fw-la orientalem_fw-la vide_fw-la ham._n annot._n luke_n 8._o a._n wherefore_o the_o people_n be_v to_o receive_v this_o from_o the_o minister_n as_o from_o the_o hand_n of_o god_n himself_o and_o according_o they_o aught_o to_o kneel_v in_o the_o most_o lowly_a manner_n as_o those_o do_v who_o be_v to_o receive_v a_o favour_n even_o from_o a_o earthly_a prince_n for_o it_o be_v now_o the_o custom_n of_o the_o eastern_a and_o greek_a church_n of_o the_o latin_a church_n and_o lutheran_n also_o yea_o of_o all_o the_o world_n say_v erasmus_n to_o receive_v kneel_v and_o which_o be_v most_o considerable_a to_o we_o our_o own_o church_n which_o have_v power_n to_o determine_v these_o circumstance_n have_v prescribe_v this_o posture_n and_o withal_o declare_v it_o be_v only_o for_o order_n and_o comeliness_n and_o to_o express_v our_o humility_n to_o god_n not_o to_o give_v any_o worship_n to_o the_o element_n chrysos_n element_n non_fw-la enim_fw-la inclinaverunt_fw-la carni_fw-la &_o sanguini_fw-la sed_fw-la tibi_fw-la terribili_fw-la domino_fw-la lit._n s._n chrysos_n and_o it_o be_v a_o wonder_n any_o shall_v refuse_v to_o receive_v kneel_v mere_o because_o the_o church_n enjoin_v it_o since_o every_o consider_v and_o humble_a christian_n will_v choose_v that_o way_n if_o it_o be_v leave_v indifferent_a the_o whole_a time_n of_o communicate_v be_v spend_v in_o prayer_n and_o praise_n and_o therefore_o sure_o we_o ought_v to_o be_v upon_o our_o 98._o our_o nemo_fw-la carnem_fw-la illam_fw-la manducat_fw-la nisi_fw-la prius_fw-la adoraverit_fw-la august_n in_o psal_n 98._o knee_n if_o it_o be_v only_o that_o we_o may_v be_v ready_a to_o offer_v up_o our_o prayer_n to_o god_n it_o be_v high_o probable_a that_o this_o gesture_n have_v obtain_v in_o the_o western_a church_n at_o least_o 1200._o year_n and_o although_o of_o old_a in_o the_o east_n they_o do_v stand_v basil_n stand_v stemus_fw-la benè_fw-la stemus_fw-la in_o timore_fw-la lit._n basil_n yet_o it_o be_v with_o fear_n and_o tremble_a with_o silence_n and_o downcast_a eye_n for_o they_o groan_v in_o spirit_n and_o keep_v their_o joy_n within_o say_v st._n encoeniis_fw-la st._n chrysost_n homil_n de_fw-fr encoeniis_fw-la chrysost_o they_o come_v near_o say_v st._n cyril_n finem_fw-la cyril_n 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d cyril_n catech._n mystag_n 5._o versus_fw-la finem_fw-la bow_v themselves_o in_o the_o posture_n of_o worship_n and_o adoration_n as_o for_o the_o word_n of_o administration_n some_o think_v they_o contain_v a_o double_a form_n both_o the_o old_a roman_a form_n and_o that_o which_o calvin_n do_v prescribe_v both_o unite_a by_o the_o revisor_n of_o the_o liturgy_n under_o queen_n elizabeth_n it_o be_v most_o certain_a that_o the_o ancient_a church_n do_v use_v the_o first_o word_n the_o body_n of_o our_o lord_n jesus_n christ_n in_o the_o administration_n to_o which_o the_o people_n answer_v amen_o 5._o amen_o dicit_fw-la tibi_fw-la sacerdos_n corpus_fw-la christi_fw-la &_o tu_fw-la dicis_fw-la amen_o h._n e._n verum_fw-la quod_fw-la confitetur_fw-la lingua_fw-la teneat_fw-la affectus_fw-la ambros_n de_fw-fr sacram_fw-la l._n 4._o c._n 5._o vniversa_fw-la ecclesia_fw-la accepto_fw-la christi_fw-la sanguine_fw-la dicit_fw-la amen_o aug._n resp_n ad_fw-la oros_n qu._n 49_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d cyril_n catech._n mist_n 5._o both_o to_o express_v their_o desire_n it_o may_v be_v christ_n body_n unto_o they_o and_o their_o firm_a belief_n that_o it_o be_v so_o the_o next_o word_n preserve_v thy_o body_n and_o soul_n unto_o everlasting_a life_n as_o we_o be_v tell_v by_o durantus_n de_fw-fr rit_fw-fr eccles_n cathol_n l._n 2._o c._n 55._o be_v add_v in_o st._n gregory_n lib._n de_fw-fr sacram._n although_o the_o modern_a missal_n have_v alter_v this_o now_o the_o other_o part_n take_v and_o eat_v etc._n etc._n have_v for_o their_o author_n christ_n himself_o who_o do_v administer_v in_o these_o word_n and_o if_o we_o shall_v leave_v they_o out_o as_o the_o roman_a church_n do_v we_o shall_v have_v but_o half_o his_o form_n and_o if_o we_o do_v well_o consider_v the_o whole_a frame_n it_o appear_v to_o be_v nothing_o else_o but_o a_o necessary_a paraphrase_n upon_o our_o saviour_n word_n which_o do_v expound_v and_o sit_v they_o for_o every_o one_o private_a meditation_n for_o therefore_o the_o church_n appoint_v all_o these_o word_n to_o be_v repeat_v to_o each_o partaker_n that_o every_o one_o may_v have_v time_n and_o subject_a matter_n afford_v for_o his_o own_o particular_a meditation_n yet_o because_o all_o be_v not_o able_a themselves_o to_o fix_v and_o to_o enlarge_v their_o thought_n so_o as_o to_o deduce_v suitable_a soliloquy_n and_o devotion_n to_o entertain_v themselves_o within_o the_o time_n of_o administration_n we_o judge_v the_o most_o practical_a handle_n of_o this_o rare_a composure_n will_v be_v to_o draw_v proper_a meditation_n from_o all_o the_o part_n thereof_o when_o we_o have_v first_o discover_v the_o method_n in_o this_o analysis_n the_o analysis_n of_o the_o form_n of_o administration_n sect._n 2._o the_o form_n of_o administration_n have_v three_o part_n 1._o a_o commemoration_n declare_v what_o it_o be_v the_o body_n blood_n of_o our_o lord_n jesus_n christ_n which_o be_v give_v shed_v for_o thou_o 2._o a_o petition_n that_o we_o may_v partake_v of_o the_o benefit_n thereof_o preserve_v thy_o body_n and_o soul_n unto_o everlasting_a life_n 3._o a_o direction_n how_o to_o receive_v it_o 1._o external_o take_v and_o eat_v this_o drink_n this_o 2._o internal_o 1._o in_o remembrance_n that_o christ_n die_v christ_n blood_n be_v shed_v for_o thou_o 2._o and_o feed_v on_o he_o in_o thy_o heart_n by_o faith_n with_o thanksgiving_n be_v thankful_a discourse_n and_o meditation_n upon_o the_o administration_n §_o 3._o we_o must_v now_o lay_v by_o all_o other_o thought_n and_o diligent_o compose_v our_o soul_n for_o the_o act_n of_o holy_a communion_n remember_v that_o we_o must_v feast_v with_o god_n by_o silence_n and_o heavenly_a contemplation_n let_v we_o now_o therefore_o consider_v how_o great_a a_o work_n we_o be_v about_o to_o perform_v let_v we_o think_v what_o benefit_n we_o shall_v lose_v and_o what_o evil_a we_o shall_v fall_v into_o if_o we_o do_v it_o unworthy_o what_o comfort_n and_o advantage_n we_o shall_v receive_v if_o we_o do_v it_o acceptable_o let_v we_o call_v to_o mind_n what_o need_n we_o have_v of_o the_o divine_a assistance_n and_o pray_v with_o samson_n strengthen_v we_o o_o lord_n only_o this_o once_o jud._n 16.28_o let_v we_o remember_v our_o sin_n afresh_o to_o humble_v we_o and_o review_v our_o want_n both_o that_o we_o may_v have_v they_o ready_a to_o spread_v before_o our_o lord_n and_o that_o we_o may_v thereby_o stir_v up_o in_o ourselves_o most_o fervent_a desire_n after_o his_o grace_n and_o mercy_n and_o let_v nothing_o divert_v we_o from_o these_o thought_n unless_o our_o charity_n to_o our_o brethren_n for_o when_o we_o hear_v the_o minister_n use_v these_o word_n to_o the_o rest_n of_o the_o congregation_n we_o shall_v do_v well_o most_o hearty_o to_o wish_v this_o holy_a communion_n may_v be_v life_n to_o every_o soul_n so_o that_o all_o who_o sit_v together_o at_o this_o bless_a feast_n may_v also_o meet_v in_o life_n everlasting_a and_o as_o the_o minister_n be_v draw_v near_o
not_o sustain_v your_o fury_n you_o have_v deliver_v i_o over_o to_o everlasting_a burn_n i_o do_v abhor_v and_o detest_v you_o all_o how_o dear_a soever_o you_o have_v be_v to_o i_o the_o sight_n of_o my_o bleed_a saviour_n have_v stir_v up_o my_o indignation_n against_o you_o and_o i_o will_v revenge_v his_o blood_n upon_o you_o by_o sacrifice_v you_o all_o at_o this_o altar_n how_o can_v my_o eye_n but_o drop_n down_o tear_n of_o contrition_n when_o they_o behold_v thou_o pour_v forth_o river_n of_o thy_o blood_n but_o while_o i_o grieve_v to_o see_v thy_o bleed_a wound_n i_o must_v not_o forget_v for_o who_o thou_o do_v sustain_v they_o thy_o blood_n be_v shed_v for_o i_o because_o my_o life_n be_v forfeit_v why_o be_v thou_o then_o so_o cast_v down_o o_o my_o soul_n will_v thou_o dishonour_v that_o price_n by_o thy_o doubt_n and_o fear_n which_o god_n have_v accept_v for_o all_o the_o world_n can_v that_o sacrifice_n which_o appease_v the_o divine_a wrath_n satisfy_v thy_o faith_n be_v not_o afraid_a only_o believe_v and_o be_v assure_v he_o will_v not_o cast_v away_o those_o who_o he_o have_v buy_v at_o so_o dear_a a_o rate_n for_o thou_o it_o be_v shed_v for_o thou_o it_o be_v prepare_v open_a thy_o mouth_n wide_a and_o he_o will_v fill_v it_o §._o 12._o preserve_v thy_o body_n and_o soul_n unto_o everlasting_a life_n a_o act_n of_o supplication_n o_o lord_n i_o tremble_v at_o the_o apprehension_n of_o all_o those_o evil_n that_o stand_v between_o i_o and_o thy_o glory_n behold_v the_o grave_n gape_v for_o my_o body_n the_o infernal_a pit_n threaten_v to_o swallow_v my_o soul_n and_o satan_n be_v ready_a be_v he_o permit_v every_o moment_n to_o devour_v i_o wherefore_o i_o beseech_v thou_o sprinkle_v i_o with_o thy_o all-saving_a blood_n that_o the_o destroy_a angel_n may_v pass_v over_o i_o let_v i_o drink_v of_o this_o cup_n of_o life_n and_o so_o shall_v my_o body_n be_v free_a from_o corruption_n and_o my_o soul_n from_o condemnation_n death_n shall_v be_v defeat_v the_o grave_a dismantle_v and_o satan_n disappoint_v let_v i_o drink_v of_o thy_o precious_a blood_n that_o i_o may_v receive_v thereby_o abundance_n of_o thy_o spirit_n so_o shall_v my_o body_n be_v hallow_v into_o a_o sacred_a temple_n and_o my_o soul_n shall_v be_v replenish_v with_o such_o grace_n that_o i_o can_v never_o perish_v sweet_a jesus_n how_o desirable_a be_v thy_o provision_n oh_o let_v we_o not_o always_o languish_v without_o they_o but_o pity_v our_o dry_a and_o parch_a soul_n and_o water_v they_o we_o entreat_v thou_o with_o these_o live_a stream_n for_o behold_v we_o thirst_v and_o long_o with_o a_o mighty_a passion_n to_o drink_v of_o this_o fountain_n of_o life_n that_o we_o may_v not_o faint_v in_o our_o journey_n to_o those_o river_n of_o pleasure_n which_o be_v at_o thy_o right_a hand_n oh_o give_v we_o this_o divine_a cordial_n at_o present_a and_o make_v it_o to_o we_o a_o preservative_n for_o body_n and_o soul_n to_o everlasting_a life_n amen_n a_o meditation_n in_o the_o receive_n of_o the_o cup._n §._o 13._o drink_v this_o in_o remembrance_n that_o christ_n blood_n be_v shed_v for_o thou_o a_o act_n of_o commemoration_n how_o cheer_v be_v this_o cup_n to_o i_o bless_a jesus_n which_o be_v so_o dreadful_a unto_o thou_o it_o be_v thy_o agony_n and_o thy_o wound_n which_o afford_v i_o this_o wine_n of_o joy_n thou_o do_v find_v how_o bitter_a it_o be_v when_o thou_o be_v appease_v a_o offend_a god_n but_o i_o taste_v how_o sweet_a it_o be_v now_o that_o thou_o have_v make_v he_o a_o tender_a and_o reconcile_a father_n i_o receive_v this_o cup_n o_o my_o saviour_n as_o a_o new_a pl●dge_n of_o thy_o dear_a love_n for_o from_o those_o pit_n whence_o these_o rivulet_n do_v flow_v i_o can_v discern_v thy_o heart_n bleed_v in_o pity_n to_o my_o misery_n and_o sick_a of_o love_n and_o since_o thou_o do_v here_o give_v i_o a_o right_a to_o that_o great_a expiation_n which_o thou_o have_v make_v i_o do_v most_o humble_o commemorate_v the_o same_o before_o the_o father_n of_o heaven_n as_o the_o full_a satisfaction_n for_o my_o innumerable_a debt_n and_o i_o will_v remember_v the_o dolour_n of_o thy_o cross_n with_o a_o brisk_a sense_n than_o ever_o because_o thou_o have_v make_v i_o drink_v of_o thy_o blood_n and_o give_v i_o thy_o soul_n thy_o life_n and_o thy_o spirit_n so_o that_o now_o i_o will_v live_v no_o more_o but_o thou_o shall_v live_v in_o i_o because_o we_o have_v mingle_v soul_n and_o thou_o have_v join_v i_o to_o thyself_o by_o the_o communication_n of_o thy_o spirit_n o_o let_v nothing_o separate_v that_o which_o thou_o have_v so_o gracious_o join_v together_o a_o meditation_n after_o the_o receive_n of_o the_o cup._n §._o 14._o and_o be_v thankful_a a_o act_n of_o thankfulness_n and_o resolution_n praise_v the_o lord_n o_o my_o soul_n and_o all_o that_o be_v within_o i_o bless_v his_o holy_a name_n for_o now_o i_o find_v the_o mercy_n and_o the_o peace_n the_o comfort_n and_o the_o grace_n which_o flow_v from_o the_o death_n of_o christ_n let_v all_o the_o world_n know_v what_o he_o have_v do_v for_o my_o soul_n he_o have_v rescue_v i_o and_o many_o of_o my_o poor_a brethren_n round_o about_o i_o from_o the_o nethermost_a hell_n wherefore_o i_o will_v love_v thou_o holy_a jesus_n more_o than_o i_o can_v express_v and_o i_o will_v love_v they_o for_o thy_o sake_n and_o since_o thou_o have_v give_v thyself_o thy_o merit_n and_o grace_n to_o i_o and_o seal_v a_o new_a covenant_n with_o i_o in_o thy_o own_o blood_n i_o do_v here_o bind_v myself_o by_o this_o sacred_a cup_n to_o be_v sincere_o thou_o 12._o thou_o mos_fw-la est_fw-la regibus_fw-la quoties_fw-la in_o societatem_fw-la coeant_fw-la implicare_fw-la dextras_fw-la pollicesque_fw-la inter_fw-la se_fw-la vincire_fw-la m●x_n levi_fw-la ictu_fw-la cruorem_fw-la eliciunt_fw-la atque_fw-la inuicem_fw-la lambunt_fw-la id_fw-la foedus_fw-la arcanum_fw-la habetur_fw-la quasi_fw-la mutuo_fw-la cruore_fw-la sancitum_fw-la tacit._n annal._n lib._n 12._o i_o will_v spend_v my_o time_n and_o strength_n in_o thy_o service_n yea_o and_o sacrifice_v my_o blood_n to_o bear_v witness_n to_o thy_o truth_n if_o ever_o thou_o call_v i_o thereunto_o i_o will_v never_o betray_v nor_o forsake_v thou_o but_o live_v and_o die_v with_o thou_o for_o i_o have_v swear_v and_o be_o steadfast_o purpose_v to_o keep_v thy_o righteous_a judgement_n oh_o let_v i_o never_o unhallow_a that_o body_n nor_o defile_v that_o soul_n in_o which_o the_o lord_n jesus_n delight_v to_o dwell_v let_v no_o oath_n or_o lie_v profane_a those_o lip_n no_o obscenity_n or_o intemperance_n pollute_v that_o mouth_n by_o which_o those_o holy_a symbol_n have_v pass_v and_o methinks_v i_o feel_v new_a desire_n and_o new_a hope_n my_o nature_n seem_v renew_v my_o blood_n refine_v my_o soul_n full_a of_o holy_a vigour_n bless_a be_v thy_o name_n for_o it_o let_v thy_o mercy_n keep_v i_o in_o this_o happy_a temper_n till_o i_o have_v accomplish_v all_o my_o resolution_n amen_n §_o 15._o by_o these_o and_o such_o like_a contemplation_n you_o must_v keep_v your_o mind_n employ_v all_o the_o time_n that_o the_o heavenly_a banquet_n do_v continue_v and_o if_o the_o congregation_n be_v numerous_a and_o there_o be_v further_a opportunity_n the_o devout_a soul_n will_v easy_o find_v more_o fuel_n to_o nourish_v these_o flame_n viz._n by_o consider_v the_o necessity_n of_o all_o mankind_n the_o calamity_n of_o the_o church_n the_o misery_n of_o the_o sick_a the_o want_n of_o the_o poor_a the_o condition_n of_o our_o relation_n friend_n and_o acquaintance_n and_o recommend_v they_o all_o with_o a_o effectual_a charity_n to_o almighty_a god_n through_o christ_n jesus_n as_o also_o by_o lament_v its_o own_o unworthiness_n and_o indisposition_n by_o recollect_v all_o its_o present_n want_v both_o spiritual_a and_o temporal_a by_o survey_v the_o difficulty_n and_o danger_n of_o that_o pious_a course_n now_o undertake_v and_o by_o call_v upon_o the_o father_n of_o mercy_n for_o grace_n and_o relief_n for_o courage_n and_o strength_n for_o support_v and_o protection_n in_o order_n to_o each_o of_o these_o so_o likewise_o by_o do_v act_n of_o mental_a charity_n to_o be_v put_v in_o execution_n afterward_o viz._n resolve_v for_o the_o sake_n of_o jesus_n to_o forgive_v and_o do_v good_a to_o our_o enemy_n to_o reprove_v sinner_n instruct_v the_o ignorant_a help_v those_o that_o be_v in_o need_n and_o final_o by_o contemplate_v of_o the_o wisdom_n and_o advantage_n of_o a_o holy_a life_n the_o comfort_n and_o peace_n of_o a_o happy_a death_n the_o joy_n and_o felicity_n of_o the_o life_n of_o glory_n with_o the_o pleasure_n of_o those_o soul_n that_o behold_v jesus_n face_n to_o face_n these_o and_o many_o more_o which_o the_o good_a spirit_n will_v offer_v we_o must_v improve_v
as_o much_o as_o the_o time_n will_v give_v we_o leave_v because_o to_o look_v about_o we_o or_o to_o unbend_v our_o thought_n while_o the_o celebration_n be_v in_o hand_n be_v a_o sign_n of_o a_o carnal_a heart_n and_o a_o base_a spirit_n that_o be_v weary_a of_o converse_v with_o god_n it_o be_v a_o affront_n to_o the_o blood_n of_o christ_n it_o expose_v we_o to_o satan_n malice_n and_o prepare_v we_o for_o evil_a suggestion_n which_o unguarded_a soul_n fall_v into_o soon_o hear_v than_o elsewhere_o and_o to_o conclude_v it_o will_v make_v our_o lord_n abhor_v we_o the_o spirit_n forsake_v we_o and_o turn_v the_o cup_n of_o blessing_n into_o poison_n and_o a_o curse_n wherefore_o be_v very_o watchful_a that_o no_o evil_a or_o impertinent_a cogitation_n do_v divert_v you_o till_o the_o postcommunion_n do_v begin_v and_o then_o you_o must_v have_v no_o other_o employment_n but_o to_o join_v with_o the_o minister_n in_o that_o part_n of_o this_o holy_a office_n also_o partition_n iv_o of_o the_o postcommunion_n sect_n i._o of_o the_o postcommunion_n in_o general_n and_o in_o particular_a of_o the_o lords-prayer_n §_o 1._o it_o be_v a_o rudeness_n in_o manner_n to_o depart_v from_o the_o house_n of_o our_o friend_n as_o soon_o as_o the_o table_n be_v remove_v and_o a_o act_n of_o irreligion_n to_o rise_v from_o our_o common_a meal_n math._n meal_n 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d porphyr_n de_fw-fr essenis_n de_fw-mi abst_fw-ge lib._n 4._o sect._n 12._o gratias_fw-la agere_fw-la debent_fw-la &_o cum_fw-la hymno_fw-la à_fw-la mensâ_fw-la devenire_fw-la chrysos_fw-la hom_n 83._o in_o math._n without_o prayer_n &_o thanksgiving_n how_o much_o more_o absurd_a and_o impious_a then_o be_v it_o for_o we_o to_o depart_v so_o abrupt_o from_o the_o lord_n table_n our_o church_n have_v therefore_o here_o provide_v this_o conclude_a banquet_n of_o prayer_n and_o praise_n imitate_v our_o saviour_n pattern_n who_o conclude_v his_o last_o supper_n with_o that_o excellent_a prayer_n 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have_v deserve_v that_o wrath_n which_o jesus_n have_v endure_v lord_n pardon_v we_o therefore_o as_o we_o by_o thy_o example_n in_o this_o feast_n of_o love_n do_v free_o forgive_v they_o that_o have_v do_v any_o trespass_n against_o we_o and_o do_v thou_o not_o only_o remit_v what_o be_v past_a but_o lest_o we_o lose_v our_o comfort_n and_o break_v our_o vow_n o_o lead_v we_o not_o neither_o suffer_v we_o to_o fall_v into_o temptation_n which_o we_o expect_v with_o more_o violence_n now_o that_o we_o have_v renounce_v the_o bondage_n of_o satan_n but_o we_o trust_v in_o thou_o o_o lord_n and_o call_v upon_o thou_o to_o deliver_v us_o from_o all_o eull_o temporal_a spiritual_a and_o eternal_a eucharistical_a eternal_a note_v that_o the_o doxology_n be_v here_o use_v because_o this_o part_n of_o the_o office_n be_v eucharistical_a for_o thou_o be_v the_o kingdom_n over_o all_o especial_o over_o we_o who_o have_v now_o swear_v allegiance_n unto_o thou_o thou_o only_o have_v the_o 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christian_n st._n cyril_n warn_v they_o 5._o they_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d etc._n etc._n cyril_n mystag_n cat_n 5._o not_o to_o depart_v till_o the_o last_o prayer_n be_v do_v beside_o the_o joint_a consent_n of_o all_o the_o ancient_a liturgy_n show_v that_o all_o church_n have_v such_o prayer_n as_o for_o this_o form_n the_o principal_a clause_n thereof_o of_o offer_v up_o our_o body_n and_o soul_n be_v take_v from_o st._n paul_n rom._n 12.1_o and_o it_o be_v a_o main_a end_n of_o this_o sacrament_n though_o the_o roman_a mass_n be_v whole_o silent_a in_o it_o the_o rest_n of_o this_o prayer_n although_o the_o word_n be_v modern_a in_o sense_n agree_v with_o many_o of_o the_o ancient_a form_n and_o be_v so_o well_o contrive_v as_o it_o may_v not_o only_o serve_v to_o exercise_v our_o devotion_n at_o present_a but_o teach_v how_o to_o demean_v ourselves_o
forth_o the_o death_n of_o christ_n and_o that_o homage_n and_o service_n which_o thou_o command_v we_o to_o perform_v wherefore_o dear_a lord_n be_v thou_o please_v with_o this_o so_o sincere_a though_o poor_a acknowledgement_n not_o weigh_v or_o consider_v our_o merit_n by_o which_o we_o can_v pretend_v any_o right_n to_o thy_o acceptance_n but_o pardon_v our_o offence_n which_o may_v cause_v thou_o to_o reject_v we_o oh_o do_v thou_o deal_v thus_o with_o we_o through_o the_o merit_n and_o intercession_n of_o jesus_n christ_n our_o lord_n by_o who_o as_o our_o mediator_n be_v with_o who_o as_o thy_o only_a son_n in_o the_o unity_n of_o and_o together_o with_o the_n holy_a ghost_n we_o desire_v all_o honour_n and_o glory_n may_v be_v give_v unto_o thou_o o_o father_n almighty_n both_o now_o in_o this_o world_n and_o for_o ever_o in_o the_o world_n which_o be_v without_o end_n amen_n sect_n iii_o of_o the_o second_o prayer_n in_o the_o postcommunion_n §_o 1._o when_o we_o communicate_v 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we_o have_v prepare_v the_o way_n by_o praise_n 5._o praise_n arrogans_fw-la oratio_fw-la si_fw-la ab_fw-la homine_fw-la quid_fw-la petiturus_fw-la dicas_fw-la statim_fw-la da_fw-mi mihi_fw-la hoc_fw-la peto_n debet_fw-la inchoari_fw-la oratio_fw-la à_fw-la laud_fw-la dei_fw-la ut_fw-la sequatur_fw-la supplicatio_fw-la ambr._n de_fw-fr sacr._n l._n 6._o c._n 5._o but_o have_v so_o late_o receive_v so_o great_a mercy_n it_o will_v be_v unsufferable_a to_o pray_v for_o more_o till_o we_o have_v acknowledge_v that_o which_o be_v already_o bestow_v on_o we_o and_o by_o confess_v the_o former_a mercy_n in_o the_o very_a entrance_n of_o this_o prayer_n we_o do_v both_o encourage_v ourselves_o to_o ask_v and_o expect_v further_a blessing_n 1._o blessing_n sequentium_fw-la rerum_fw-la certitudo_fw-la est_fw-la praeteritorum_fw-la exhibitio_fw-la greg._n in_o evang._n hom_n 1._o and_o we_o do_v also_o by_o our_o gratitude_n engage_v the_o almighty_a to_o give_v we_o more_o 112._o more_o ascensus_fw-la gratiarum_fw-la descensus_fw-la gratias_fw-la cassiod_n efficacissimum_fw-la genus_fw-la est_fw-la rogandi_fw-la gratias_fw-la agere_fw-la plin._n paneg._n indignus_fw-la est_fw-la dandis_fw-la qui_fw-la ingratus_fw-la est_fw-la pro_fw-la datis_fw-la aug._n the_o temp_n 112._o beside_o the_o very_a gift_n itself_o now_o impart_v to_o we_o be_v the_o great_a and_o the_o best_a the_o most_o sweet_a and_o most_o necessary_a for_o we_o in_o the_o world_n we_o bless_v god_n for_o our_o daily_a bread_n our_o common_a food_n how_o much_o more_o than_o ought_v we_o to_o praise_v he_o for_o this_o spiritual_a food_n which_o nourish_v our_o soul_n unto_o life_n everlasting_a true_a it_o be_v that_o carnal_a and_o unworthy_a receiver_n have_v little_a cause_n of_o joy_n 34._o joy_n sacrificia_fw-la non_fw-la sanctificant_fw-la hominem_fw-la non_fw-la enim_fw-la indiget_fw-la deus_fw-la sacrificio_fw-la sed_fw-la conscientia_fw-la ejus_fw-la qui_fw-la offer_v sanctificat_fw-la hominem_fw-la pura_fw-la existens_fw-la irenae_n l._n 4._o c._n 34._o for_o they_o have_v eat_v the_o bread_n and_o drink_v the_o wine_n not_o discern_v the_o lord_n body_n and_o blood_n but_o those_o that_o prepare_v themselves_o by_o repentance_n and_o receive_v by_o faith_n those_o i_o say_v have_v feed_v upon_o the_o spiritual_a part_n and_o therefore_o they_o have_v the_o most_o reason_n with_o all_o their_o power_n to_o bless_v the_o lord_n in_o this_o wise_a a_o act_n of_o thanksgiving_n it_o be_v a_o mighty_a favour_n to_o i_o o_o my_o god_n that_o thou_o have_v make_v bread_n to_o grow_v out_o of_o the_o earth_n to_o nourish_v my_o mortal_a body_n but_o o_o how_o far_o have_v thou_o transcend_v that_o mercy_n in_o give_v i_o the_o bread_n of_o life_n from_o heaven_n to_o feed_v my_o immortal_a soul_n who_o be_v there_o in_o heaven_n or_o earth_n that_o i_o can_v have_v wish_v for_o in_o comparison_n of_o jesus_n christ_n and_o now_o thou_o have_v give_v he_o to_o i_o who_o my_o soul_n long_v for_o and_o in_o he_o thou_o have_v give_v i_o all_o for_o he_o be_v all_o in_o all_o he_o be_v the_o fair_a of_o ten_o thousand_o for_o who_o sake_n i_o will_v trample_v upon_o all_o that_o this_o world_n account_v desirable_a o_o my_o soul_n bless_v thou_o the_o lord_n i_o come_v not_o to_o gaze_v at_o or_o taste_v of_o the_o outward_a part_n but_o to_o satisfy_v the_o long_n of_o my_o sinsick_a soul_n by_o lay_v hold_n of_o the_o merit_n of_o a_o crucify_a saviour_n yet_o i_o have_v receive_v the_o sacred_a element_n and_o thou_o have_v make_v they_o to_o i_o that_o which_o i_o need_v and_o desire_v even_o the_o body_n and_o blood_n of_o thy_o son_n i_o have_v receive_v his_o flesh_n in_o sacrament_n but_o his_o grace_n in_o reality_n 6._o reality_n ideo_fw-la in_o similitudine_fw-la quidem_fw-la accipis_fw-la sacramentum_fw-la sed_fw-la verae_fw-la naturae_fw-la gratiam_fw-la virtutemque_fw-la conseque●is_fw-la ambr._n de_fw-fr sacr_n l._n 6._o and_o o_o how_o it_o fill_v my_o soul_n with_o joy_n to_o behold_v thy_o majesty_n
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therefore_o and_o to_o he_o together_o with_o the_o father_n and_o the_o bless_a spirit_n we_o offer_v up_o all_o honour_n and_o glory_n for_o the_o favour_n impart_v to_o we_o in_o this_o communion_n which_o but_o just_a now_o we_o do_v acknowledge_v and_o these_o prayer_n and_o praise_n we_o have_v cause_n to_o sign_n with_o a_o unfeigned_a amen_n for_o we_o need_v the_o grace_n desire_v and_o the_o bless_a trinity_n deserve_v the_o glory_n ascribe_v wherefore_o we_o say_v amen_n so_o be_v it_o but_o of_o this_o we_o have_v speak_v before_o the_o paraphrase_n of_o the_o second_o prayer_n o_o lord_n who_o be_v ever_o able_a and_o always_o ready_a to_o help_v thy_o servant_n be_v a_o almighty_n and_o everliving_a god_n who_o power_n and_o mercy_n can_v never_o fail_v we_o thy_o poor_a creature_n according_a to_o our_o bind_a duty_n do_v most_o hearty_o thank_v and_o most_o unfeigned_o praise_v thou_o for_o that_o of_o thy_o infinite_a pity_n and_o bounty_n thou_o do_v vouchsafe_v at_o this_o thy_o holy_a table_n to_o feed_v we_o who_o have_v with_o penitence_n and_o faith_n devout_o and_o due_o receive_v these_o holy_a mystery_n for_o therein_o thou_o have_v refresh_v our_o soul_n with_o the_o spiritual_a and_o most_o desirable_a food_n of_o life_n thou_o have_v make_v we_o partaker_n by_o faith_n of_o the_o most_o precious_a body_n and_o of_o the_o most_o holy_a blood_n of_o thy_o son_n our_o saviour_n jesus_n christ_n which_o be_v offer_v for_o the_o redemption_n of_o the_o whole_a world_n we_o acknowledge_v o_o lord_n that_o beside_o the_o present_a comfort_n of_o this_o inestimable_a gift_n thou_o have_v convince_v we_o and_o do_v assure_v we_o thereby_o of_o that_o which_o though_o we_o do_v not_o deserve_v yet_o we_o esteem_v above_o all_o thing_n even_o thy_o favour_n thy_o gracious_a design_n and_o goodness_n towards_o we_o poor_a sinner_n and_o further_o by_o this_o holy_a rite_n thou_o have_v declare_v we_o thy_o child_n and_o that_o we_o be_v very_o certain_o live_a member_n incorporate_a in_o and_o unite_a unto_o the_o mystical_a body_n of_o thy_o son_n even_o thy_o holy_a church_n which_o be_v the_o bless_a company_n which_o be_v redeem_v reconcile_a and_o sanctify_v by_o jesus_n consist_v of_o all_o faithful_a people_n in_o who_o prayer_n privilege_n and_o hope_n we_o have_v now_o a_o happy_a interest_n and_o be_v also_o together_o with_o those_o thy_o servant_n by_o this_o seal_n of_o thy_o covenant_n mad_a heir_n through_o hope_n already_o of_o thy_o everlasting_a kingdom_n which_o be_v purchase_v by_o the_o merit_n of_o the_o most_o precious_a death_n and_o passion_n of_o thy_o dear_a son_n who_o suffering_n be_v set_v forth_o and_o the_o benefit_n of_o they_o convey_v to_o we_o in_o this_o sacrament_n and_n now_o lest_o we_o shall_v lose_v these_o blessing_n again_o by_o relapse_v to_o folly_n as_o we_o have_v former_o do_v we_o most_o humble_o and_o earnest_o beseech_v thou_o o_o heavenly_a father_n for_o thy_o mercy_n sake_n so_o constant_o and_o powerful_o to_o assist_v we_o with_o thy_o grace_n in_o all_o our_o endeavour_n to_o perform_v our_o obligation_n and_o our_o vow_n that_o we_o may_v continue_v for_o ever_o in_o that_o holy_a fellowship_n with_o thy_o son_n and_o thy_o saint_n to_o which_o thou_o have_v admit_v we_o and_o do_v all_o such_o good_a work_n of_o mercy_n piety_n and_o virtue_n as_o thou_o have_v by_o the_o direction_n of_o thy_o holy_a word_n prepare_v for_o we_o to_o walk_v in_o who_o have_v profess_v ourselves_o to_o be_v thy_o servant_n all_o which_o we_o beg_v through_o the_o most_o powerful_a intercession_n of_o jesus_n christ_n our_o lord_n by_o who_o we_o have_v receive_v these_o and_o all_o other_o mercy_n to_o who_o therefore_o with_o thou_o o_o father_n almighty_a and_o the_o holy_a ghost_n three_o person_n and_o one_o god_n let_v there_o be_v all_o honour_n and_o glory_n ascribe_v both_o now_o and_o world_n without_o end_n amen_n be_v it_o so_o sect_n iv_o of_o the_o gloria_fw-la in_o excelsis_fw-la or_o the_o angelic_a hymn_n §_o 1._o to_o conclude_v this_o office_n with_o a_o hymn_n be_v so_o direct_a a_o imitation_n of_o our_o saviour_n practice_n math._n 26.30_o that_o it_o be_v observe_v in_o all_o church_n and_o have_v be_v use_v in_o all_o age_n and_o although_o the_o form_n may_v differ_v yet_o this_o be_v as_o ancient_a as_o any_o now_o extant_a the_o former_a part_n of_o it_o be_v of_o a_o heavenly_a original_a and_o be_v sing_v by_o the_o angel_n at_o our_o lord_n nativity_n luke_n 2.14_o and_o it_o seem_v from_o thence_o it_o be_v transcribe_v into_o the_o oriental_a liturgy_n for_o it_o be_v thrice_o repeat_v in_o that_o of_o st._n james_n the_o latter_a part_n be_v by_o hug._n de_fw-fr s._n victor_n l._n 2._o say_v to_o be_v compose_v by_o st._n hilary_n bishop_n of_o poitiers_n but_o by_o rabanus_n maurus_n who_o live_v 200._o year_n before_o the_o say_a hugo_n it_o be_v ascribe_v to_o telesphorus_n about_o the_o year_n of_o christ_n 139._o certain_a it_o be_v that_o it_o be_v add_v by_o the_o ecclesiastical_a doctor_n as_o we_o be_v inform_v by_o the_o four_o council_n of_o toledo_n xii_o toledo_n council_n tolet._n iu._n can._n xii_o celebrate_v about_o 1000_o year_n ago_o and_o yet_o those_o be_v accurse_v by_o that_o council_n who_o shall_v reject_v this_o or_o the_o gloria_fw-la patri_fw-la or_o other_o hymn_n because_o they_o be_v not_o verbatim_o in_o the_o scripture_n for_o as_o be_v there_o well_o note_a upon_o that_o pretence_n we_o may_v reject_v the_o most_o part_n of_o the_o church_n office_n it_o be_v also_o to_o be_v note_v that_o with_o very_o little_a difference_n we_o find_v this_o hymn_n in_o clement_n constitution_n l._n 17._o cap._n 48._o so_o that_o it_o be_v likely_a to_o have_v be_v of_o very_o ancient_a use_n in_o the_o western_a church_n and_o whereas_o in_o the_o present_a roman_a missal_n it_o stand_v in_o the_o begin_n of_o this_o office_n it_o be_v much_o more_o proper_o place_v by_o our_o liturgy_n here_o in_o the_o end_n of_o the_o communion_n for_o every_o devout_a communicant_a be_v now_o even_o full_a of_o gratitude_n and_o long_v for_o a_o opportunity_n to_o pour_v out_o his_o soul_n in_o the_o praise_n of_o god_n and_o how_o fit_a this_o hymn_n be_v for_o that_o purpose_n the_o analysis_n and_o follow_a discourse_n will_v show_v the_o analysis_n of_o the_o angelic_a hymn_n or_o gloria_fw-la in_o excelsis_fw-la §_o 2._o the_o angelic_a hymn_n have_v two_o part_n 1._o the_o angel_n song_n acknowledge_v 1._o the_o effect_n of_o christ_n death_n 1._o above_o glory_n be_v to_o god_n on_o high_a and_o 2._o below_o in_o earth_n peace_n 2._o the_o move_a cause_n of_o it_o good_a will_n towards_o men._n 2._o a_o descant_n upon_o it_o by_o 1._o a_o glorification_n of_o the_o father_n express_v 1._o the_o manner_n how_o we_o offer_v this_o praise_n we_o praise_v thou_o we_o bless_v thou_o we_o worship_v thou_o we_o glorify_v thou_o we_o give_v thanks_o unto_o thou_o 2._o the_o reason_n why_o for_o thy_o great_a glory_n 3._o the_o person_n to_o who_o o_o lord_n god_n heavenly_a king_n god_n the_o father_n almighty_n 2._o a_o supplication_n to_o the_o son_n who_o be_v 1._o confess_v in_o his_o title_n o_o lord_n the_o only_o beget_v son_n jesu_n christ_n o_o lord_n god_n lamb_n of_o god_n son_n of_o the_o father_n 2._o invocate_v by_o his_o 1._o office_n to_o 1._o pardon_v that_o take_v away_o the_o sin_n of_o the_o world_n have_v mercy_n upon_o we_o thou_o that_o take_v away_o etc._n etc._n have_v mercy_n etc._n etc._n 2._o hear_v we_o thou_o that_o take_v away_o the_o sin_n of_o the_o world_n receive_v our_o prayer_n 2._o by_o his_o glory_n also_o to_o pardon_v we_o thou_o that_o sit_v at_o the_o right_a hand_n of_o the_o father_n
christ_n for_o its_o author_n than_o that_o divine_a prayer_n which_o owe_v its_o original_a to_o the_o same_o person_n the_o lord_n prayer_n must_v be_v the_o most_o proper_a introduction_n to_o the_o lord_n supper_n it_o seem_v our_o saviour_n intend_v it_o shall_v be_v join_v to_o all_o our_o office_n of_o devotion_n because_o he_o usher_v it_o in_o with_o this_o injunction_n luke_n 11.2_o when_o you_o pray_v say_v our_o father_n etc._n etc._n in_o compliance_n wherewith_o as_o the_o church_n have_v again_o place_v it_o at_o the_o entrance_n into_o this_o service_n so_o let_v we_o repeat_v with_o a_o fresh_a devotion_n consider_v that_o these_o be_v the_o word_n of_o the_o son_n of_o cypr._n of_o agnoscat_fw-la pater_fw-la silij_fw-la verba_fw-la cypr._n god_n will_n if_o due_o repeat_v make_v way_n for_o the_o acceptance_n of_o all_o the_o rest_n of_o our_o petition_n and_o service_n and_o as_o there_o be_v nothing_o can_v be_v more_o agreeable_o unite_v to_o the_o intercession_n of_o j●sus_n in_o heaven_n in_o this_o our_o great_a rite_n of_o supplication_n than_o that_o prayer_n which_o himself_o have_v indict_v so_o the_o form_n itself_o as_o the_o ancient_n do_v explain_v it_o do_v excellent_o agree_v theor._n agree_v oratio_fw-la illa_fw-la nihil_fw-la terrenum_fw-la habet_fw-la sed_fw-la omne_fw-la coelestia_fw-la &_o ad_fw-la animum_fw-la tendentia_fw-la s._n germ._n theor._n to_o this_o mystery_n wherefore_o pass_v by_o its_o analysis_n and_o discourse_n upon_o its_o several_a part_n which_o we_o have_v do_v before_o compan_n to_o the_o temple_n we_o shall_v now_o as_o more_o pertinent_a to_o this_o occasion_n by_o a_o brief_a paraphrase_n direct_v the_o pious_a soul_n how_o to_o apply_v it_o to_o the_o present_a duty_n the_o paraphrase_n of_o the_o lord_n prayer_n §_o 2._o we_o confess_v o_o lord_n we_o be_v not_o worthy_a to_o be_v call_v thy_o servant_n and_o yet_o desire_v so_o to_o be_v unite_v to_o thy_o son_n by_o faith_n and_o to_o one_o another_o by_o love_n that_o thou_o may_v be_v our_o father_n in_o jesus_n christ_n by_o the_o visible_a remembrance_n of_o who_o death_n on_o earth_n we_o set_v forth_o thy_o goodness_n which_v art_n in_o heaven_n and_o not_o to_o be_v see_v with_o mortal_a eye_n o_o let_v we_o so_o reverent_o celebrate_v this_o mystery_n that_o hallow_a and_o adore_v by_o we_o and_o all_o the_o world_n may_v ●e_v thy_o name_n for_o the_o mercy_n of_o our_o redemption_n and_o let_v we_o by_o this_o manifestation_n of_o our_o saviour_n love_n be_v win_v so_o full_o to_o thy_o obedience_n that_o thy_o kingdom_n of_o grace_n be_v set_v up_o in_o all_o our_o heart_n we_o may_v be_v ready_a against_o thy_o kingdom_n of_o glory_n come_v where_o these_o outward_a sign_n shall_v cease_v and_o we_o shall_v see_v thou_o face_n to_o face_n in_o the_o mean_a time_n let_v this_o and_o every_o part_n of_o thy_o will_v be_v do_v with_o the_o like_a sincerity_n and_o devotion_n by_o we_o thy_o servants_z in_o earth_n as_o it_o be_v by_o thy_o holy_a angel_n in_o heaven_n who_o be_v now_o attend_v upon_o and_o desirous_a to_o look_v into_o these_o mystery_n but_o since_o we_o want_v that_o immediate_a fruition_n of_o thy_o glorious_a presence_n which_o those_o bless_a spirit_n do_v enjoy_v give_v us_o at_o thy_o holy_a table_n which_o thou_o have_v prepare_v for_o we_o ●his_fw-la day_n that_o bread_n of_o life_n the_o body_n of_o christ_n 6._o christ_n et_fw-la corpus_fw-la ejus_fw-la in_o pane_fw-la censetur_fw-la panem_fw-la enim_fw-la peti_fw-la mandat_fw-la quod_fw-la solùm_fw-la fidelibus_fw-la est_fw-la necessarium_fw-la tertul._n de_fw-fr orat._n ita_fw-la cypr._n &_o hieron_n in_o math._n 6._o etc._n etc._n 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d theophil_n in_o math._n 6._o which_o be_v as_o necessary_a for_o our_o soul_n as_o our_o daily_o bread_n be_v for_o our_o bodily_a sustenance_n and_o since_o thou_o have_v admit_v we_o to_o feast_n upon_o the_o remainder_n of_o the_o great_a sin-offering_a be_v please_v by_o virtue_n of_o that_o expiation_n to_o pardon_n and_o forgive_v we_o full_o and_o free_o all_o our_o trespass_n against_o thy_o divine_a majesty_n as_o we_o move_v by_o the_o experience_n of_o a_o great_a mercy_n in_o this_o holy_a sacrament_n do_v hearty_o forgive_v those_o that_o now_o or_o at_o any_o time_n in_o word_n or_o deed_n trespass_n against_o we_o final_o when_o with_o the_o expense_n of_o thy_o son_n blood_n thou_o have_v reconcile_v we_o to_o thyself_o and_o to_o one_o another_o let_v not_o the_o enemy_n renew_v the_o breach_n and_o lead_v we_o not_o into_o evil_a circumstance_n lest_o we_o forget_v our_o vow_n shall_v comply_v and_o fall_v into_o temptation_n again_o and_o so_o provoke_v thy_o spirit_n to_o forsake_v we_o we_o be_v thy_o o_o lord_n leave_v we_o not_o but_o deliver_v we_o as_o member_n of_o thy_o dear_a son_n from_o all_o the_o snare_n of_o the_o wicked_a one_o that_o we_o may_v be_v preserve_v from_o evil_n spiritual_a temporal_a and_o eternal_a and_o as_o a_o pledge_n thereof_o do_v thou_o in_o this_o sacrament_n to_o these_o petition_n set_v thy_o amen_o sect_n ii_o of_o the_o collect_n for_o purity_n §_o 1._o this_o ancient_n and_o devout_a collect_n be_v retain_v not_o without_o great_a prudence_n as_o be_v a_o most_o exact_a and_o compendious_a expression_n of_o our_o desire_n of_o purity_n nor_o can_v it_o be_v more_o convenient_o place_v since_o it_o be_v not_o only_o a_o excellent_a entrance_n for_o the_o communion_n office_n as_o the_o discourse_n will_v manifest_v but_o a_o very_a proper_a preface_n even_o when_o there_o be_v no_o sacrament_n to_o the_o rehearse_n of_o and_o examine_v our_o life_n by_o the_o ten_o commandment_n to_o which_o it_o be_v immediate_o prefix_v for_o if_o we_o hear_v the_o law_n with_o a_o impure_a heart_n sin_n will_v take_v occasion_n by_o spect._n by_o rom._n 7.8_o admonent_fw-la enim_fw-la saepe_fw-la dum_fw-la interdicuntur_fw-la cypr._n de_fw-fr spect._n the_o commandment_n to_o cause_v thought_n of_o desire_n after_o or_o delight_n in_o the_o very_a iniquity_n which_o be_v forbid_v and_o then_o how_o be_v it_o possible_a we_o shall_v hearty_o say_v lord_n have_v mercy_n etc._n etc._n or_o incline_v our_o heart_n etc._n etc._n so_o that_o we_o be_v oblige_v upon_o both_o account_n earnest_o to_o beg_v a_o pure_a heart_n and_o that_o we_o may_v do_v it_o with_o a_o more_o know_a devotion_n we_o shall_v open_v the_o particular_a form_n by_o the_o follow_a plain_a division_n discourse_n and_o paraphrase_n the_o analysis_n of_o the_o collect_v for_o purity_n sect._n 2._o this_o collect_n have_v 3._o part_n 1._o the_o reason_n of_o the_o request_n god_n omniscience_n which_o be_v express_v 1_o affirmative_o almighty_a god_n unto_o who_o all_o heart_n be_v open_a all_o desire_v know_v 2._o negative_o from_o who_o no_o secret_n be_v hide_v 2._o the_o request_n itself_o viz._n 1._o the_o matter_n of_o it_o cleanse_v the_o thought_n of_o our_o heart_n 2._o the_o mean_n by_o the_o inspiration_n of_o thy_o holy_a spirit_n 3_o the_o end_n 1._o internal_a that_o we_o may_v perfect_o love_v thou_o 2._o external_n and_o worthy_o magnify_v thy_o holy_a name_n 3._o the_o argument_n use_v to_o obtain_v it_o through_o jesus_n christ_n our_o lord_n amen_n a_o practical_a discourse_n upon_o the_o collect_n for_o purity_n §_o 3._o almighty_a god_n unto_o who_o all_o heart_n be_v open_a all_o desire_v know_v and_o from_o who_o no_o secret_n be_v hide_v of_o all_o the_o divine_a attribute_n there_o be_v none_o so_o likely_a to_o make_v we_o afraid_a in_o this_o our_o near_a approach_n to_o god_n of_o come_v with_o a_o unclean_a heart_n as_o his_o omnipotence_n and_o omniscience_n and_o these_o therefore_o be_v in_o scripture_n phrase_n here_o set_v before_o we_o to_o mind_v we_o that_o we_o scrutatur_fw-la we_o jerem._n 17.9_o psal_n 38_o 9_o cui_fw-la omnis_fw-la voluntas_fw-la loquor_fw-la missal_n rom._n psal_n 44.21_o job_n 42.2_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d petlaei_n versio_fw-la lit._n ex_fw-la heb._n 4.13_o allusio_fw-la ad_fw-la victimas_fw-la excoriatas_fw-la &_o suspensas_fw-la dum_fw-la sacerdos_fw-la exta_fw-la scrutatur_fw-la come_v before_o a_o almighty_a and_o all-seeing_a majesty_n so_o that_o if_o any_o wickedness_n be_v but_o imagine_v in_o the_o heart_n desire_v by_o the_o will_n or_o act_v by_o the_o hand_n in_o the_o dark_a night_n or_o most_o secret_a corner_n it_o be_v apparent_a to_o he_o and_o he_o will_v condemn_v we_o for_o it_o unless_o we_o first_o condemn_v our_o own_o self_n which_o consideration_n we_o may_v improve_v two_o way_n first_o to_o show_v how_o necessary_a it_o be_v for_o we_o to_o labour_v for_o pure_a heart_n since_o we_o be_v about_o to_o draw_v near_o to_o he_o who_o be_v so_o able_a to_o punish_v and_o so_o sure_a to_o discover_v the_o most_o secret_a sin_n to_o who_o power_n all_o thing_n be_v subject_a and_o to_o who_o
my_o deject_a mind_n and_o turn_v my_o ignorance_n into_o knowledge_n my_o knowledge_n into_o practice_n and_o make_v that_o practice_n so_o sweet_a and_o easy_a that_o this_o may_v be_v a_o day_n of_o joy_n to_o i_o also_o solemnize_v in_o the_o white_a garment_n of_o sanctification_n and_o rejoice_n and_o final_o let_v not_o this_o heavenly_a inspiration_n be_v only_o express_v in_o ecstasy_n and_o holy_a fervor_n this_o day_n but_o let_v thy_o spirit_n rest_n upon_o i_o and_o dwell_v in_o i_o for_o ever_o so_o shall_v i_o always_o have_v cause_n to_o bless_v thou_o for_o so_o incomparable_a a_o gift_n methinks_v i_o feel_v already_o the_o force_n thereof_o bear_v down_o my_o corruption_n and_o its_o bright_a beam_n drive_v away_o the_o mist_n of_o sin_n and_o error_n i_o find_v its_o flame_n warm_v my_o heart_n with_o zeal_n and_o charity_n and_o its_o quicken_a power_n open_v my_o seal_a lip_n to_o show_v forth_o thy_o praise_n therefore_o with_o angel_n etc._n etc._n a_o meditation_n for_o the_o communion_n on_o trinity-sunday_n §_o 13._o o_o admirable_a mystery_n to_o be_v adore_v in_o the_o profound_a silence_n by_o the_o contemplation_n whereof_o when_o i_o be_o strike_v with_o amazement_n i_o can_v learn_v humility_n and_o discover_v my_o own_o ignorance_n and_o i_o have_v the_o opportunity_n of_o exercise_v a_o noble_a faith_n than_o if_o i_o can_v comprehend_v it_o with_o my_o shallow_a reason_n and_o imperfect_a demonstration_n the_o trinity_n in_o unity_n and_o the_o unity_n in_o trinity_n have_v be_v deride_v by_o the_o heathen_n and_o endeavour_v to_o be_v perplex_v by_o the_o wit_n of_o all_o kind_n of_o heretic_n but_o it_o suffice_v i_o bless_v jesus_n that_o thou_o have_v reveal_v it_o and_o thy_o holy_a church_n divide_v in_o too_o many_o other_o thing_n have_v universal_o agree_v in_o this_o great_a truth_n and_o i_o be_o the_o more_o confirm_v in_o it_o because_o i_o learn_v by_o it_o to_o worship_n with_o a_o regular_a devotion_n from_o hence_o i_o be_o teach_v to_o pray_v to_o the_o father_n in_o the_o name_n of_o the_o son_n through_o the_o assistance_n of_o the_o holy_a ghost_n and_o as_o long_o as_o i_o live_v will_v i_o praise_v thou_o and_o magnify_v thou_o in_o this_o manner_n i_o will_v bless_v thou_o particular_o at_o this_o holy_a feast_n for_o so_o excellent_a a_o revelation_n for_o this_o ordinance_n itself_o contain_v many_o thing_n above_o my_o understanding_n and_o be_v all_o mystery_n the_o trinity_n be_v the_o article_n and_o this_o sacrament_n the_o rite_n which_o do_v distinguish_v thy_o true_a religion_n from_o all_o the_o sect_n in_o the_o world_n wherefore_o by_o observe_v this_o rite_n i_o do_v embrace_v this_o faith_n and_o upon_o the_o representation_n of_o thy_o death_n i_o do_v profess_v to_o live_v in_o it_o and_o die_v for_o it_o resolve_v never_o to_o have_v other_o lord_n and_o when_o i_o find_v the_o father_n give_v the_o son_n give_v and_o the_o holy_a ghost_z dispense_n that_o gift_n unto_o my_o soul_n in_o this_o sacred_a communion_n it_o shall_v be_v a_o great_a confirmation_n to_o my_o faith_n in_o this_o divine_a mystery_n than_o can_v be_v acquire_v from_o the_o most_o curious_a search_n into_o it_o however_o i_o be_o resolve_v my_o reason_n shall_v vail_v to_o thy_o word_n and_o i_o will_v be_v content_a to_o stay_v for_o a_o full_a apprehension_n of_o this_o sublime_a truth_n till_o i_o be_o advance_v to_o a_o state_n of_o angelic_a perfection_n and_o come_v to_o behold_v the_o glory_n of_o the_o trin-une_a god_n till_o than_o i_o will_v bless_v thou_o for_o what_o i_o know_v and_o believe_v more_o than_o i_o can_v conceive_v and_o i_o will_v worship_v the_o same_o majesty_n which_o the_o heavenly_a choir_n do_v in_o these_o address_n therefore_o with_o angel_n etc._n etc._n partition_n iii_o of_o the_o celebration_n sect_n i._o of_o the_o address_n §_o 1._o the_o near_a we_o approach_v to_o these_o mystery_n the_o great_a reverence_n we_o must_v express_v the_o very_a heathen_a can_v say_v man_n shall_v be_v always_o best_a when_o they_o come_v to_o the_o god_n superstit_fw-la god_n 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d pythag._n ap_fw-mi plur._n de_fw-fr superstit_fw-la and_o therefore_o so_o much_o better_a by_o how_o much_o they_o come_v near_o our_o late_a rejoice_n may_v savour_v of_o too_o much_o confidence_n if_o it_o be_v not_o allay_v with_o this_o act_n of_o humility_n which_o be_v the_o immediate_a address_n to_o this_o holy_a feast_n there_o be_v somewhat_o agreeable_a to_o this_o some_o apology_n or_o acknowledgement_n in_o all_o ancient_a liturgy_n but_o that_o of_o st._n james_n come_v the_o near_a to_o this_o of_o we_o i_o come_v to_o this_o divine_a and_o supercoelestial_a mystery_n unworthy_a indeed_o but_o rely_v on_o thy_o goodness_n and_o afterward_o turn_v not_o away_o from_o we_o sinner_n who_o be_v celebrate_v this_o dreadful_a and_o unbloody_a sacrifice_n for_o we_o trust_v not_o in_o our_o own_o righteousness_n but_o in_o thy_o bountiful_a mercy_n etc._n etc._n but_o in_o none_o so_o full_o as_o in_o this_o present_a form_n can_v the_o devout_a soul_n express_v its_o sense_n of_o its_o own_o unworthiness_n and_o its_o desire_n to_o taste_v of_o this_o heavenly_a banquet_n as_o by_o our_o usual_a method_n will_v be_v more_o clear_o manifest_v the_o analysis_n of_o the_o address_n sect._n 2._o the_o address_n have_v two_o part_n 1._o a_o apology_n for_o this_o our_o approach_n show_v 1._o the_o ground_n thereof_o 1._o negative_o we_o do_v not_o presume_v to_o come_v to_o this_o thy_o table_n o_o merciful_a lord_n trust_v in_o our_o own_o righteousness_n 2._o affirmative_o but_o in_o thy_o manifold_a and_o great_a mercy_n 2._o the_o person_n come_v we_o be_v not_o worthy_a so_o much_o as_o to_o gather_v up_o the_o crumb_n under_o thy_o table_n 3._o what_o he_o be_v to_o who_o we_o come_v but_o thou_o be_v the_o same_o lord_n who_o property_n be_v always_o to_o have_v mercy_n 2._o a_o prayer_n for_o a_o blessing_n upon_o it_o note_v 1._o to_o who_o we_o pray_v grant_v we_o therefore_o gracious_a lord_n 2._o what_o we_o pray_v for_o so_o to_o eat_v the_o flesh_n of_o thy_o dear_a son_n jesus_n christ_n and_o to_o drink_v his_o blood_n 3._o for_o what_o end_n 1._o a_o present_a advantage_n by_o the_o 1._o cleanse_v of_o our_o body_n that_o our_o sinful_a body_n may_v be_v make_v clean_o by_o his_o body_n 2._o purify_n of_o our_o soul_n and_o our_o soul_n wash_v through_o his_o most_o precious_a blood_n 2._o a_o continual_a benefit_n by_o a_o inseparable_a u●ion_n and_o that_o we_o may_v evermore_o dwell_v in_o he_o and_o he_o in_o we_o amen_n a_o practical_a discourse_n upon_o the_o address_n §_o 3._o we_o do_v not_o presume_v to_o come_v to_o this_o thy_o table_n o_o merciful_a lord_n trust_v in_o our_o own_o righteousness_n but_o in_o thy_o manifold_a and_o great_a mercy_n when_o joseph_n brethren_n be_v invite_v to_o his_o house_n they_o dare_v not_o enter_v till_o they_o have_v make_v their_o apology_n at_o the_o door_n because_o they_o esteem_v themselves_o both_o criminal_a and_o unworthy_a gen._n 43.20_o how_o then_o shall_v we_o that_o be_v great_a offender_n and_o more_o unworthy_a presume_v to_o sit_v down_o at_o the_o table_n of_o the_o king_n of_o king_n before_o we_o have_v express_v our_o reverence_n and_o humility_n it_o be_v his_o goodness_n indeed_o to_o do_v we_o this_o honour_n but_o than_o it_o be_v at_o least_o our_o duty_n to_o be_v so_o just_a as_o to_o confess_v it_o be_v a_o free_a and_o undeserved_a favour_n agree_v rather_o to_o the_o nobleness_n of_o the_o giver_n than_o to_o the_o desert_n of_o the_o receiver_n chrysos_fw-la receiver_n 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d chrysos_fw-la now_o how_o can_v we_o better_o declare_v this_o than_o in_o the_o word_n of_o that_o favourite_n of_o heaven_n dan._n 9.23_o the_o prophet_n daniel_n who_o prayer_n be_v hear_v before_o it_o be_v finish_v because_o he_o present_v it_o not_o trust_v in_o his_o own_o righteousness_n but_o in_o god_n manifold_a and_o great_a mercy_n dan._n 9.18_o and_o that_o we_o may_v speak_v these_o word_n with_o the_o same_o sincerity_n and_o make_v these_o address_n with_o the_o same_o sense_n of_o our_o own_o unworthiness_n let_v we_o consider_v 1._o how_o dangerous_a it_o be_v to_o come_v to_o this_o holy_a sacrament_n with_o a_o proud_a heart_n for_o pride_n be_v foolish_a 1._o foolish_a 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d theodoret._n therap_n ser_fw-mi 1._o and_o unreasonable_a in_o itself_o dishonourable_a and_o injurious_a to_o god_n offensive_a and_o troublesome_a to_o our_o brethren_n harden_v and_o mischievous_a to_o ourselves_o and_o especial_o it_o be_v most_o odious_a and_o contrary_a to_o our_o lord_n jesus_n who_o humility_n we_o be_v here_o to_o remember_v solomon_n account_v it_o a_o uncomely_a
bless_a sacrament_n on_o purpose_n to_o purify_v we_o and_o unite_v we_o unto_o our_o dear_a redeemer_n why_o then_o do_v we_o stand_v look_v one_o upon_o another_o gen._n 42.1_o and_o not_o rather_o look_v up_o to_o he_o that_o only_o can_v help_v we_o all_o will_v not_o our_o own_o necessity_n open_v our_o mouth_n nor_o his_o tender_a mercy_n encourage_v we_o to_o call_v upon_o he_o to_o give_v we_o grace_n that_o we_o may_v eat_v and_o live_v we_o do_v intend_v to_o eat_v but_o we_o have_v better_a not_o eat_v at_o all_o than_o not_o eat_v so_o etc._n so_o 1_o cor._n 11.28_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d so_o let_v he_o eat_v psal_n 26.6_o so_o will_v i_o compass_v etc._n etc._n as_o god_n require_v and_o so_o as_o to_o be_v better_v thereby_o now_o to_o the_o pure_a all_o thing_n be_v pure_a but_o unto_o they_o that_o be_v defile_v and_o unbelieving_a be_v nothing_o pure_a titus_n 1.15_o in_o vain_a therefore_o shall_v we_o desire_v in_o the_o follow_a prayer_n of_o consecration_n that_o these_o element_n shall_v become_v the_o body_n and_o blood_n of_o christ_n if_o we_o do_v not_o first_o pray_v that_o we_o may_v worthy_o receive_v they_o there_o must_v be_v a_o change_n in_o we_o or_o else_o though_o christ_n natural_a flesh_n and_o blood_n be_v here_o and_o we_o shall_v eat_v and_o drink_v thereof_o every_o day_n we_o can_v not_o partake_v of_o christ_n 341._o christ_n qui_fw-la discordat_fw-la à_fw-la christo_fw-la nec_fw-la carnem_fw-la ejus_fw-la manducat_fw-la nec_fw-la sanguinem_fw-la bibit_fw-la etiamsi_fw-la tantae_fw-la rei_fw-la sacramentum_fw-la quotidiè_fw-la indifferentèr_fw-la accipiat_fw-la prosp_n send_v 341._o it_o be_v our_o eat_n with_o faith_n and_o penitence_n love_n and_o holy_a purpose_n that_o make_v it_o to_o be_v christ_n body_n and_o blood_n to_o we_o most_o wise_o therefore_o have_v the_o church_n order_v that_o before_o we_o pray_v for_o the_o consecration_n of_o the_o symbol_n we_o shall_v desire_v to_o be_v consecrate_a ourselves_o thus_o st._n ambrose_n in_o that_o prayer_n say_v to_o be_v use_v by_o he_o before_o he_o communicate_v say_v o_o holy_a bread_n which_o come_v down_v from_o heaven_n and_o give_v life_n to_o the_o world_n come_v into_o my_o heart_n and_o cleanse_v i_o from_o all_o defilement_n of_o flesh_n and_o spirit_n enter_v into_o my_o soul_n heal_v and_o sanctify_v i_o within_o and_o without_o let_v we_o consider_v the_o spot_n and_o stain_n the_o foulness_n and_o disease_n with_o which_o our_o body_n and_o soul_n be_v overspread_v and_o then_o behold_v this_o salutary_a and_o live_a manna_n which_o have_v power_n to_o restore_v we_o to_o a_o excellent_a purity_n and_o to_o make_v we_o amiable_a in_o the_o eye_n of_o god_n and_o then_o we_o shall_v hearty_o put_v up_o this_o petition_n we_o shall_v hunger_n and_o thirst_n after_o it_o groan_n and_o long_o for_o it_o 39_o it_o famelicus_fw-la accedo_fw-la ne_fw-la recedam_fw-la impastus_fw-la &_o si_fw-la antequam_fw-la comedam_fw-la suspiro_fw-la da_fw-la vel_fw-la post_fw-la suspiria_fw-la ut_fw-la comedam_fw-la august_n med._n c._n 39_o as_o it_o be_v report_v st._n catherine_n be_v wont_a to_o do_v with_o the_o same_o passion_n that_o the_o child_n do_v for_o the_o breast_n of_o its_o mother_n let_v we_o come_v then_o with_o most_o ardent_a desire_n and_o summon_v up_o all_o our_o power_n now_o the_o angel_n be_v so_o near_o who_o make_v our_o bethesda_n medicinal_a let_v we_o passionate_o cry_v out_o and_o say_v lord_n have_v thou_o set_v open_v this_o fountain_n and_o will_v thou_o let_v a_o wretched_a creature_n die_v for_o thirst_n in_o thy_o presence_n have_v thou_o prepare_v such_o balm_n to_o heal_v i_o and_o shall_v i_o languish_v here_o before_o thou_o i_o know_v if_o thou_o will_v thou_o can_v make_v i_o clean_o here_o be_v the_o very_a instrument_n in_o thy_o hand_n grant_v therefore_o holy_a jesus_n that_o i_o may_v due_o apply_v it_o and_o right_o use_v it_o and_o then_o it_o shall_v prepare_v i_o for_o thou_o and_o unite_v i_o to_o thou_o by_o such_o inseparable_a bond_n as_o shall_v never_o break_v unless_o eternity_n can_v have_v a_o end_n bless_a be_v they_o that_o so_o eat_v thy_o flesh_n and_o so_o drink_v thy_o blood_n so_o as_o thou_o require_v and_o so_o as_o thy_o saint_n of_o old_a have_v do_v for_o they_o have_v be_v cleanse_v at_o this_o fountain_n and_o here_o their_o union_n with_o thou_o first_o begin_v oh_o happy_a season_n excellent_a opportunity_n lord_n let_v i_o do_v it_o well_o this_o once_o and_o i_o be_o thou_o for_o ever_o amen_n the_o paraphrase_n of_o the_o address_n §_o 6._o holy_a god_n thou_o may_v just_o wonder_v to_o see_v so_o many_o grievous_a sinner_n dare_v to_o come_v so_o near_o but_o we_o do_v not_o impudent_o rush_v upon_o these_o dreadful_a mystery_n nor_o do_v we_o presume_v to_o come_v to_o this_o thy_o table_n where_o angel_n do_v attend_v as_o if_o we_o deserve_v this_o honour_n o_fw-la merciful_a lord_n we_o do_v not_o approach_v trust_v in_o our_o own_o righteousness_n for_o alas_o we_o have_v do_v nothing_o which_o can_v bear_v that_o name_n but_o that_o which_o draw_v we_o hither_o be_v our_o confidence_n in_o thy_o manifold_a and_o great_a mercy_n which_o exceed_v our_o manifold_a and_o great_a offence_n and_o now_o that_o we_o be_v before_o thou_o we_o must_v still_o confess_v whatever_o favour_v thy_o goodness_n heap_n upon_o we_o that_o we_o be_v not_o worthy_a by_o reason_n of_o our_o sinfulness_n and_o backslide_n so_o much_o as_o with_o the_o dog_n to_o gather_v up_o the_o crumb_n which_o fall_v under_o thy_o table_n not_o fit_a to_o receive_v the_o least_o mercy_n or_o measure_n of_o grace_n from_o thou_o much_o less_o to_o sit_v as_o guest_n before_o thy_o majesty_n at_o this_o heavenly_a feast_n but_o yet_o we_o make_v bold_a to_o do_v this_o because_o thou_o be_v not_o to_o be_v change_v by_o our_o sin_n be_v ever_o the_o same_o lord_n who_o property_n be_v to_o be_v unwearied_a with_o well-doing_n and_o never_o want_v in_o pity_n and_o thou_o be_v wont_a always_o to_o have_v mercy_n on_o those_o who_o confess_v their_o offence_n as_o we_o have_v do_v grant_v unto_o we_o therefore_o gracious_a lord_n by_o the_o present_a assistance_n of_o thy_o holy_a spirit_n so_o to_o eat_v the_o flesh_n of_o thy_o dear_a son_n jesus_n christ_n spiritual_o in_o this_o sacrament_n be_v so_o to_o drink_v his_o blood_n as_o that_o we_o may_v receive_v all_o the_o benefit_n of_o his_o cross_n and_o passion_n even_o that_o our_o sinful_a and_o defile_a body_n may_v be_v make_v clean_o by_o his_o holy_a and_o immaculate_a body_n and_o our_o soul_n which_o be_v pollute_v in_o every_o faculty_n wash_v through_o his_o most_o precious_a blood_n which_o take_v away_o the_o sin_n of_o the_o world_n let_v we_o be_v so_o whole_o purify_v that_o we_o may_v now_o begin_v to_o be_v inseparable_o unite_v to_o jesus_n and_o that_o we_o by_o faith_n may_v evermore_o dwell_v in_o he_o abide_v in_o his_o love_n be_v that_o by_o his_o spirit_n he_o may_v dwell_v in_o we_o always_o amen_o sect_n ii_o of_o the_o prayer_n of_o consecration_n §_o 1._o after_o all_o this_o preparation_n we_o need_v not_o ask_v with_o isaac_n gen._n 22.7_o where_o be_v the_o lamb_n for_o the_o burnt-offering_a for_o god_n have_v provide_v his_o own_o dear_a son_n who_o blood_n be_v already_o spill_v be_v so_o efficacious_a and_o all-sufficient_a that_o there_o be_v now_o no_o need_n of_o any_o other_o but_o this_o unbloody_a sacrifice_n basil_n sacrifice_n 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d cyril_n cat_n mist_n 5._o incruentam_fw-la oblationem_fw-la liturg._n 5._o marci_n sacrificium_fw-la absque_fw-la sanguine_fw-la liturg._n s._n basil_n to_o be_v offer_v and_o that_o in_o memorial_n of_o that_o great_a sin-offering_a which_o take_v away_o the_o sin_n of_o the_o world_n 1_o pet._n 2.5_o and_o for_o this_o purpose_n christ_n himself_o have_v 10._o have_v ille_fw-la mirabilem_fw-la quandam_fw-la victimam_fw-la pro_fw-la nostra_fw-la omnium_fw-la salute_v obtulit_fw-la memoriam_fw-la nobis_fw-la tradens_fw-la loco_fw-la sacrificii_fw-la continuo_fw-la offerendam_fw-la euseb_n praep_v evang._n l._n 1._o c._n 10._o appoint_v these_o creature_n of_o bread_n and_o wine_n ordain_v that_o because_o they_o be_v design_v to_o express_v so_o great_a a_o mystery_n they_o shall_v have_v a_o peculiar_a consecration_n the_o ancient_a greek_n and_o roman_n will_v not_o taste_v of_o their_o ordinary_a meat_n and_o drink_n till_o they_o have_v hallow_v it_o by_o give_v the_o first_o part_n thereof_o to_o their_o god_n 20._o god_n romani_n &_o graeci_fw-la in_o convictu_fw-la familiari_fw-la ciborum_fw-la particulis_fw-la &_o vino_fw-la in_fw-la ignem_fw-la conjectis_fw-la libamina_fw-la diis_fw-la dabant_fw-la alex._n ab_fw-la alex._n gen_fw-la dier_z l._n 5._o c._n 21._o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d porph._n de_fw-mi abst_fw-ge l_o 2._o c._n 20._o the_o
semper_fw-la deus_fw-la create_v durant_n de_fw-fr rit_fw-fr eccl._n l._n 2._o c._n 44._o that_o the_o ancient_a roman_a church_n do_v not_o believe_v the_o substance_n to_o be_v annihilate_v no_o not_o after_o the_o consecration_n five_o it_o be_v long_o before_o rome_n itself_o do_v determine_v this_o doctrine_n of_o christ_n very_a flesh_n and_o blood_n be_v in_o the_o sacrament_n corinth_n sacrament_n ante_fw-la lateranense_n concilium_fw-la transubstantiatio_fw-la non_fw-la fuit_fw-la dogma_fw-la fidei_fw-la scot._n 4._o scent_n d._n 11._o q._n 3._o in_o synaxi_fw-la serò_fw-la transubstantiationem_fw-la definivit_fw-la ecclesia_fw-la diu_fw-la satis_fw-la erat_fw-la credere_fw-la sive_fw-la sub_fw-la pane_fw-la consecrato_fw-la sive_fw-la quocunque_fw-la modo_fw-la adesse_fw-la verum_fw-la corpus_fw-la christi_fw-la eras_n not_o ad_fw-la 1_o corinth_n viz._n not_o much_o above_o 400._o year_n ago_o nor_o be_v it_o only_o oppose_v by_o berengarius_fw-la but_o the_o master_n of_o the_o sentence_n 12._o sentence_n pet._n lomb._n send_v l._n 4._o c._n 12._o affirm_v it_o be_v only_o a_o memorial_n and_o representation_n of_o the_o true_a sacrifice_n and_o the_o famous_a rabanus_n maurus_n an._n 850._o plain_o hold_v 3._o hold_v sacramentum_fw-la in_o alimentum_fw-la corporis_fw-la redigitur_fw-la virtute_fw-la autem_fw-la sacramenti_fw-la aeterna_fw-la vita_fw-la adipiscitur_fw-la rab._n maur._n de_fw-mi inst_z cler_n l._n 1._o c._n 3._o the_o outward_a part_n still_o to_o remain_v and_z as_o bread_n to_o be_v turn_v into_o the_o substance_n of_o the_o body_n yea_o scotus_n write_v a_o peculiar_a treatise_n against_o this_o then_o grow_a doctrine_n which_o be_v condemn_v unjust_o by_o leo_n the_o ix_o not_o to_o mention_v now_o the_o book_n of_o bertram_n on_o this_o subject_n six_o to_o this_o we_o may_v final_o annex_v many_o cogent_a reason_n why_o this_o transubstantiation_n be_v not_o to_o be_v believe_v viz._n because_o it_o be_v needless_a for_o we_o to_o expect_v to_o eat_v the_o natural_a flesh_n of_o christ_n here_o where_o we_o come_v to_o seek_v a_o spiritual_a union_n with_o he_o by_o faith_n and_o a_o interest_n in_o his_o death_n to_o which_o the_o eat_a his_o flesh_n will_v nothing_o conduce_v again_o it_o be_v contrary_a to_o the_o nature_n of_o a_o sacrament_n where_o the_o visible_a part_n must_v remain_v as_o the_o water_n in_o baptism_n do_v to_o be_v a_o foundation_n for_o the_o inward_a and_o spiritual_a grace_n and_o further_o since_o the_o heaven_n must_v contain_v christ_n body_n to_o the_o end_n of_o the_o world_n it_o be_v impossible_a it_o shall_v be_v but_o one_o and_o yet_o many_o in_o several_a place_n at_o once_o always_o whole_a yet_o often_o break_v receive_v entire_a by_o every_o person_n and_o yet_o then_o at_o the_o right_a hand_n of_o god_n exist_v before_o yet_o create_v by_o the_o priest_n we_o must_v deny_v our_o reason_n as_o well_o as_o our_o sense_n if_o we_o can_v believe_v so_o great_a and_o absurd_a contradiction_n nor_o be_v it_o imaginable_a if_o this_o be_v the_o intent_n of_o our_o lord_n word_n how_o he_o who_o be_v then_o alive_a and_o sit_v at_o the_o table_n can_v break_v and_o give_v himself_o or_o be_v eat_v and_o yet_o remain_v entire_a and_o final_o since_o we_o see_v and_o feel_v and_o taste_v it_o to_o be_v only_a bread_n and_o wine_n as_o to_o the_o substance_n still_o unless_o we_o will_v deny_v this_o great_a foundation_n of_o all_o our_o notion_n yea_o and_o of_o our_o faith_n also_o we_o must_v not_o give_v credit_n to_o so_o strange_a and_o monstrous_a a_o conceit_n yet_o still_o we_o do_v believe_v that_o every_o due_o dispose_v communicant_a do_v receive_v real_o the_o body_n and_o blood_n of_o christ_n in_o and_o by_o these_o element_n but_o it_o be_v by_o faith_n and_o not_o by_o sense_n if_o we_o receive_v they_o in_o the_o manner_n and_o to_o the_o end_n which_o christ_n appoint_v they_o give_v we_o a_o lively_a remembrance_n of_o his_o love_n and_o all-sufficient_a merit_n and_o thereby_o invite_v our_o faith_n to_o embrace_v this_o crucify_a redeemer_n as_o the_o satisfaction_n for_o our_o sin_n whereupon_o he_o who_o be_v most_o ready_a to_o close_v with_o penitent_a sinner_n do_v by_o this_o rite_n of_o his_o own_o appoint_v give_v himself_o and_o the_o salutary_a benefit_n of_o his_o death_n unto_o such_o and_o although_o the_o manner_n be_v mysterious_a yet_o the_o advantage_n be_v real_a and_o the_o effect_n more_o certain_a than_o if_o we_o eat_v or_o drink_v his_o natural_a flesh_n and_o blood_n but_o we_o have_v divert_v too_o far_o and_o therefore_o will_v reserve_v the_o meditation_n upon_o this_o part_n until_o we_o come_v to_o the_o administration_n sect._n iii_o §_o 3._o §_o 10._o do_v this_o in_o remembrance_n of_o i_o have_v tell_v we_o what_o it_o be_v which_o be_v present_v to_o we_o our_o lord_n go_v on_o to_o prescribe_v the_o manner_n how_o we_o must_v make_v use_n of_o it_o viz._n as_o a_o memorial_n of_o he_o the_o minister_n be_v to_o do_v this_o which_o he_o have_v do_v even_o to_o bless_v the_o bread_n and_o break_v it_o and_o distribute_v it_o in_o remembrance_n of_o his_o institution_n the_o people_n also_o be_v to_o do_v this_o that_o be_v to_o take_v eat_z etc._n etc._n in_o remembrance_n of_o his_o passion_n and_o this_o be_v the_o great_a end_n of_o the_o institution_n the_o ancient_n be_v wont_v always_o here_o to_o commemorate_v all_o the_o principal_a act_n which_o jesus_n have_v do_v for_o we_o especial_o his_o death_n 5._o death_n 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d in_o omnibus_fw-la graec._n liturg._n memores_fw-la passionis_fw-la lit._n clem._n memorantes_n ergo_fw-la &_o nos_fw-la salutarium_fw-la ejus_fw-la passionum_fw-la lit._n basil_n memores_fw-la glori●sissimae_fw-la ejus_fw-la passionis_fw-la &_o ab_fw-la inferis_fw-la resurrectionis_fw-la &_o in_o coelum_fw-la ascensionis_fw-la ambr._n de_fw-fr sacr_n l._n 4._o c._n 5._o upon_o the_o cross_n our_o master_n desire_v we_o not_o to_o celebrate_v his_o suffering_n with_o a_o present_a expression_n of_o sorrow_n but_o by_o a_o perpetual_a remember_v of_o they_o even_o as_o the_o brave_a germannicus_fw-la lie_v upon_o his_o deathbed_n desire_v his_o friend_n not_o to_o prosecute_v his_o funeral_n with_o useless_a tear_n but_o if_o they_o will_v show_v their_o love_n to_o he_o to_o do_v it_o by_o remember_v his_o will_n and_o execute_v his_o command_n tacit._n let_v we_o then_o do_v this_o last_o command_n of_o our_o die_a lord_n and_o remember_v he_o in_o these_o or_o the_o like_a thought_n it_o be_v but_o too_o apparent_a bless_a lord_n how_o apt_a we_o be_v to_o forget_v thy_o dear_a love_n to_o we_o and_o thy_o bitter_a suffering_n for_o we_o our_o continual_a transgression_n publish_v it_o and_o our_o present_a stupidity_n and_o indevotion_n do_v declare_v it_o praise_v therefore_o be_v thy_o goodness_n for_o these_o lively_a emblem_n of_o thy_o most_o meritorious_a cross_n and_o passion_n oh_o that_o we_o may_v behold_v they_o with_o the_o same_o affection_n with_o which_o we_o shall_v have_v be_v move_v have_v we_o be_v spectator_n of_o thy_o horrid_a tragedy_n so_o shall_v they_o imprint_v the_o character_n of_o thy_o love_n so_o deep_a upon_o our_o heart_n that_o neither_o time_n nor_o temptation_n can_v obliterate_v they_o behold_v we_o do_v here_o most_o affectionate_o call_v to_o mind_v the_o humility_n of_o thy_o incarnation_n the_o merit_n of_o thy_o death_n the_o power_n of_o thy_o resurrection_n and_o the_o glory_n of_o thy_o ascension_n and_o thus_o by_o thy_o own_o appointment_n dear_a jesus_n we_o do_v show_v our_o thankfulness_n for_o thy_o passion_n our_o faith_n in_o thy_o resurrection_n and_o our_o hope_n of_o thy_o second_o come_v supr_fw-la come_v in_o commemorationem_fw-la mei_fw-la i_o e._n hoc_fw-la modo_fw-la mortem_fw-la meam_fw-la praedicabitis_fw-la resurrectionem_fw-la annuntiabitis_fw-la adventum_fw-la sperabitis_fw-la donec_fw-la iterum_fw-la adveniam_fw-la ambros_n ut_fw-la supr_fw-la we_o will_v commemorate_v thy_o all-sufficient_a sacrifice_n before_o the_o almighty_a to_o pacify_v his_o anger_n against_o we_o before_o the_o world_n to_o testify_v our_o hope_n in_o a_o crucify_a saviour_n and_o before_o ourselves_o to_o renew_v our_o sense_n of_o thy_o inexpressible_a love_n we_o will_v do_v this_o so_o often_o and_o so_o sincere_o with_o so_o much_o zeal_n and_o holy_a passion_n that_o if_o it_o be_v possible_a neither_o we_o nor_o any_o other_o shall_v ever_o become_v unmindful_a of_o thou_o and_o when_o we_o can_v have_v the_o symbol_n before_o our_o eye_n the_o impression_n of_o they_o shall_v remain_v in_o our_o mind_n and_o our_o life_n shall_v witness_v that_o we_o be_v not_o forgetful_a of_o thou_o §_o 11._o likewise_o also_o after_o supper_n he_o take_v the_o cup_n and_o when_o he_o have_v give_v thanks_o the_o life_n of_o man_n require_v not_o only_a meat_n but_o drink_n also_o to_o sustain_v it_o and_o therefore_o christ_n have_v set_v forth_o himself_o under_o both_o these_o to_o
so_o afterward_o that_o we_o may_v retain_v the_o benefit_n which_o we_o have_v receive_v as_o the_o more_o particular_a consideration_n thereof_o will_v show_v the_o analysis_n of_o the_o first_o prayer_n in_o the_o postcommunion_n §_o 2._o this_o first_o prayer_n consist_v of_o three_o part_n 1._o a_o supplication_n to_o the_o father_n 1._o for_o the_o acceptance_n of_o our_o sacrifice_n of_o praise_n o_o lord_n our_o heavenly_a father_n we_o thy_o humble_a servant_n entire_o desire_v thy_o fatherly_a goodness_n merciful_o to_o accept_v this_o our_o sacrifice_n of_o praise_n and_o thanksgiving_n 2._o for_o the_o benefit_n of_o the_o oblation_n make_v by_o jesus_n christ_n most_o humble_o beseech_v thou_o to_o grant_v that_o by_o the_o merit_n and_o death_n of_o thy_o son_n jesus_n christ_n and_o through_o faith_n in_o his_o blood_n we_o and_o all_o thy_o whole_a church_n may_v receive_v remission_n of_o our_o sin_n and_o all_o other_o benefit_n of_o his_o passion_n 2._o a_o oblation_n of_o ourselves_o by_o 1._o a_o solemn_a dedication_n 1._o the_o thing_n dedicate_v and_o here_o we_o offer_v and_o present_v unto_o thou_o o_o lord_n ourselves_o our_o soul_n and_o body_n 2._o the_o end_n of_o the_o dedication_n to_o be_v a_o reasonable_a holy_a and_o lively_a sacrifice_n unto_o thou_o 2._o a_o petition_n for_o grace_n to_o make_v good_a this_o vow_n humble_o beseech_v thou_o that_o all_o we_o who_o be_v partaker_n of_o this_o holy_a communion_n may_v be_v full_o fill_v with_o thy_o grace_n and_o heavenly_a benediction_n 3._o a_o act_n of_o humility_n express_v in_o 1._o acknowledge_v our_o unworthiness_n and_o although_o we_o be_v unworthy_a through_o our_o manifold_a sin_n to_o offer_v unto_o thou_o any_o sacrifice_n 2._o petition_v to_o be_v merciful_o accept_v yet_o we_o beseech_v thou_o to_o accept_v this_o our_o bind_a duty_n and_o service_n not_o weigh_v our_o merit_n but_o pardon_v our_o offence_n 3._o a_o doxology_n to_o the_o whole_a bless_a trinity_n through_o jesus_n christ_n our_o lord_n by_o who_o and_o with_o who_o in_o the_o unity_n of_o the_o holy_a ghost_n all_o honour_n and_o glory_n be_v unto_o thou_o o_o father_n almighty_a world_n without_o end_n amen_n a_o practical_a discourse_n upon_o the_o first_o prayer_n with_o meditation_n after_o the_o communion_n §_o 3._o o_o lord_n our_o heavenly_a father_n we_o thy_o humble_a servant_n entire_o desire_v thy_o fatherly_a goodness_n merciful_o to_o accept_v this_o our_o sacrifice_n of_o praise_n and_o thanksgiving_n the_o devout_a soul_n be_v new_o refresh_v with_o these_o heavenly_a comfort_n and_o even_o ravish_v with_o joy_n to_o find_v he_o who_o she_o love_v and_o long_v after_o desire_v now_o a_o opportunity_n to_o express_v her_o gratitude_n but_o alas_o what_o have_v we_o to_o return_v we_o can_v make_v no_o requital_n only_o we_o must_v acknowledge_v the_o favour_n and_o offer_v up_o a_o sacrifice_n of_o praise_n for_o it_o and_o since_o this_o be_v all_o we_o can_v do_v we_o have_v need_n do_v this_o very_a well_o but_o if_o we_o reflect_v upon_o the_o manner_n even_o of_o this_o oblation_n we_o shall_v easy_o perceive_v there_o have_v be_v many_o defect_n so_o that_o without_o a_o merciful_a acceptance_n it_o can_v never_o avail_v we_o in_o the_o sight_n of_o god_n how_o apparent_a be_v it_o that_o we_o have_v not_o praise_v god_n so_o affectionate_o and_o unfeigned_o as_o so_o infinite_a a_o mercy_n do_v deserve_v wherefore_o if_o we_o be_v real_o his_o humble_a servant_n the_o first_o think_v in_o our_o heart_n and_o the_o first_o word_n in_o our_o mouth_n will_v be_v the_o confession_n of_o our_o fail_n even_o in_o the_o whole_a office_n from_o the_o begin_n to_o the_o end_n for_o the_o ancient_n call_v the_o whole_a communion_n the_o sacrifice_n of_o praise_n 20._o praise_n ecclesia_fw-la immolat_a in_fw-la corpore_fw-la christi_fw-la sacrificium_fw-la laudis_fw-la aug._n l._n 1._o in_o advers._fw-la legis_fw-la cap._n 20._o as_o our_o church_n here_o do_v whereas_o the_o romanist_n only_o call_v it_o a_o sacrifice_n rom._n sacrifice_n praesta_fw-la ut_fw-la hoc_fw-la sacrificium_fw-la quod_fw-la oculis_fw-la tuus_fw-la majestatis_fw-la indignus_fw-la obtuli_fw-la missal_n rom._n without_o any_o other_o addition_n but_o it_o be_v not_o the_o sacrifice_n of_o christ_n which_o we_o here_o speak_v of_o for_o that_o be_v always_o please_v to_o god_n and_o be_v absolute_o perfect_a but_o it_o be_v our_o own_o peace-offering_a in_o commemoration_n thereof_o in_o which_o there_o have_v b●en_v many_o fail_n and_o therefore_o we_o desire_v and_o beg_v that_o it_o may_v be_v accept_v in_o mercy_n so_o that_o our_o infirmity_n may_v not_o deprive_v we_o of_o the_o benefit_n and_o the_o comfort_n thereof_o to_o which_o purpose_n let_v we_o thus_o meditate_v when_o i_o compare_v thy_o act_n with_o i_o holy_a jesus_n i_o be_o exceed_o ashamed_a to_o behold_v so_o vast_a a_o disproportion_n thou_o give_v i_o thy_o merit_n and_o grace_n thy_o life_n and_o thy_o love_n at_o present_a and_o have_v promise_v thy_o kingdom_n to_o i_o in_o reversion_n and_o i_o have_v scarce_o return_v this_o with_o the_o entire_a devotion_n of_o one_o half_a hour_n oh_o how_o little_o be_v my_o obdurate_a heart_n affect_v with_o the_o sense_n of_o my_o own_o guilt_n the_o fear_n of_o the_o divine_a wrath_n or_o the_o apprehension_n of_o thy_o suffering_n yet_o lord_n i_o do_v desire_n and_o do_v endeavour_v to_o praise_v thou_o so_o that_o i_o hope_v thou_o will_v consider_v my_o infirmity_n with_o much_o compassion_n and_o measure_v my_o service_n not_o by_o the_o exactness_n of_o the_o performance_n but_o by_o the_o sincerity_n of_o my_o wish_n so_o shall_v i_o be_v accept_v before_o thy_o heavenly_a father_n and_o by_o the_o mercy_n of_o that_o acceptance_n be_v oblige_v unto_o thou_o for_o ever_o §_o 4._o most_o humble_o beseech_v thou_o to_o grant_v that_o by_o the_o merit_n and_o death_n of_o thy_o son_n jesus_n christ_n and_o through_o faith_n in_o his_o blood_n we_o and_o all_o thy_o whole_a church_n may_v obtain_v remission_n of_o our_o sin_n and_o all_o other_o benefit_n of_o his_o passion_n our_o heavenly_a father_n do_v not_o at_o any_o time_n require_v our_o praise_n mere_o for_o the_o advancement_n of_o his_o own_o glory_n but_o that_o we_o may_v thereby_o be_v the_o more_o fit_a to_o receive_v great_a benefit_n from_o he_o 52._o he_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d ch._n in_o gen._n hom_n 52._o thus_o in_o the_o design_n of_o this_o holy_a sacrament_n he_o do_v not_o only_o intend_v it_o as_o a_o sacrifice_n of_o praise_n for_o the_o death_n of_o christ_n but_o as_o a_o mean_n to_o convey_v the_o blessing_n thereof_o to_o we_o wherefore_o we_o must_v in_o the_o next_o place_n petition_n that_o we_o may_v find_v the_o happy_a effect_n of_o our_o lord_n passion_n and_o then_o we_o shall_v have_v good_a ground_n to_o turn_v this_o memorial_n thereof_o into_o eucharist_n and_o thanksgiving_n we_o have_v behold_v that_o sacred_a body_n break_v and_o that_o precious_a blood_n spill_v in_o a_o mystery_n which_o be_v sufficient_a to_o atone_v our_o sin_n and_o the_o sin_n of_o the_o whole_a church_n and_o we_o have_v now_o perceive_v our_o own_o need_n of_o mercy_n and_o we_o be_v in_o perfect_a charity_n with_o all_o christian_a people_n so_o that_o it_o be_v now_o most_o proper_a for_o we_o to_o pray_v that_o that_o so_o excellent_a a_o price_n may_v not_o be_v pay_v in_o vain_a so_o glorious_a a_o offering_n may_v not_o want_v its_o due_a effect_n but_o that_o by_o this_o sacrifice_n as_o the_o meritorious_a and_o move_a cause_n and_o by_o our_o faith_n therein_o as_o the_o instrumental_a we_o and_o the_o whole_a church_n may_v find_v remission_n at_o the_o hand_n of_o god_n this_o be_v the_o great_a end_n of_o our_o communicate_v and_o if_o we_o will_v most_o earnest_o entreat_v for_o it_o we_o may_v thus_o enlarge_v ourselves_o gracious_a lord_n we_o have_v behold_v the_o efficacious_a and_o all-saving_a sacrifice_n which_o thy_o son_n have_v offer_v for_o we_o we_o have_v remember_v it_o and_o bless_v thy_o name_n for_o it_o as_o well_o as_o we_o be_v able_a though_o not_o so_o high_o as_o we_o be_v oblige_v to_o do_v clement_n do_v gratias_fw-la agimus_fw-la deus_fw-la omnipotens_fw-la non_fw-la quantum_fw-la debemus_fw-la sed_fw-la quantum_fw-la possumus_fw-la liturg._n s._n clement_n for_o the_o benefit_n thereof_o be_v inestimable_a oh_o let_v they_o not_o all_o be_v lose_v unto_o we_o for_o want_v of_o faith_n to_o believe_v and_o receive_v they_o there_o be_v no_o want_n of_o merit_n in_o jesus_n to_o deserve_v no_o want_n of_o mercy_n in_o thou_o to_o bestow_v remission_n oh_o let_v there_o not_o want_v in_o we_o or_o in_o any_o of_o those_o for_o who_o christ_n die_v grace_n to_o accept_v this_o pardon_n behold_v lord_n how_o we_o struggle_v under_o a_o load_n of_o guilt_n
thou_o do_v deserve_v it_o all_o i_o be_o sorry_a i_o be_o no_o better_o yet_o such_o as_o i_o be_o i_o do_v most_o free_o surrender_v myself_o unto_o thou_o both_o soul_n and_o body_n avow_v that_o i_o will_v be_v no_o more_o my_o own_o but_o thy_o servant_n in_o all_o thing_n my_o understanding_n shall_v inquire_v after_o thou_o my_o will_n shall_v choose_v thou_o my_o affection_n embrace_v thou_o my_o sense_n shall_v obey_v thou_o my_o passion_n shall_v be_v at_o thy_o command_n and_o my_o thought_n shall_v be_v always_o of_o thou_o o_o be_v thou_o please_v to_o come_v and_o reign_v over_o i_o take_v possession_n of_o i_o for_o thou_o have_v win_v my_o heart_n i_o shall_v never_o be_v my_o own_o till_o thou_o have_v make_v i_o thou_o but_o if_o now_o at_o last_o i_o may_v be_v accept_v i_o hope_v i_o shall_v never_o be_v so_o unjust_a and_o ungrateful_a so_o foolish_a and_o absurd_a so_o perjure_a and_o sacrilegious_a as_o to_o rob_v thou_o of_o myself_o hereafter_o or_o wilful_o to_o profane_v my_o body_n or_o soul_n any_o more_o it_o be_v indeed_o a_o miserable_a gift_n that_o i_o offer_v a_o defile_a body_n a_o stain_a soul_n and_o corrupt_a affection_n but_o it_o be_v all_o i_o have_v to_o give_v and_o all_o that_o thou_o require_v and_o it_o will_v be_v free_a and_o better_a by_o be_v thou_o let_v i_o never_o have_v other_o master_n let_v i_o never_o sully_v that_o which_o the_o blood_n of_o christ_n have_v wash_v nor_o sell_v that_o to_o satan_n which_o jesus_n have_v buy_v for_o god_n grant_v i_o therefore_o gracious_a lord_n that_o i_o may_v find_v by_o the_o working_n of_o thy_o spirit_n within_o i_o that_o thou_o have_v accept_v i_o give_v i_o such_o help_n from_o thou_o to_o confirm_v my_o hope_n that_o i_o may_v always_o perform_v my_o vow_n and_o never_o rob_v thou_o of_o that_o which_o i_o have_v dedicate_v to_o thou_o in_o the_o sincerity_n of_o my_o soul_n i_o have_v swear_v and_o be_o steadfast_o purpose_v to_o keep_v thy_o righteous_a judgement_n i_o be_o thou_o o_o save_v i_o for_o thy_o mercy_n sake_n amen_n amen_n §_o 6._o humble_o beseech_v thou_o that_o all_o we_o who_o be_v partaker_n of_o this_o holy_a communion_n may_v be_v fullfilled_n with_o thy_o grace_n and_o heavenly_a benediction_n there_o be_v too_o many_o who_o be_v forward_o enough_o to_o promise_v great_a thing_n 20._o thing_n 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d theophylac_n in_o math._n 20._o while_o their_o zeal_n be_v warm_a which_o they_o either_o do_v not_o intend_v or_o do_v not_o take_v care_n to_o perform_v drus_n perform_v quid_fw-la enim_fw-la est_fw-la turpin●_n quam_fw-la promittere_fw-la quae_fw-la praestare_fw-la aut_fw-la nolis_fw-la per_fw-la ignaviam_fw-la aut_fw-la non_fw-la possis_fw-la per_fw-la imbecilitatem_fw-la drus_n but_o the_o sincere_a christian_a be_v not_o more_o ready_a to_o make_v his_o vow_n than_o diligent_a to_o keep_v it_o wherefore_o he_o consider_v that_o this_o will_v prove_v but_o a_o vain_a oblation_n unless_o he_o can_v obtain_v the_o divine_a grace_n and_o benediction_n to_o enable_v he_o to_o perform_v it_o and_o according_o his_o next_o care_n be_v to_o pray_v most_o earnest_o for_o the_o aid_n of_o heaven_n both_o for_o himself_o and_o his_o brethren_n we_o may_v perhaps_o be_v too_o confident_a and_o secure_a imagine_v the_o evil_a spirit_n to_o be_v cast_v out_o and_o both_o soul_n and_o body_n consecrate_v unto_o god_n but_o alas_o how_o easy_o may_v the_o enemy_n return_v and_o recover_v his_o hold_n if_o the_o grace_n of_o god_n do_v not_o preserve_v we_o let_v we_o therefore_o now_o consider_v how_o prudent_o we_o have_v make_v this_o vow_n and_o how_o bless_v we_o may_v be_v in_o keep_v it_o let_v we_o remember_v how_o often_o we_o have_v former_o be_v surprise_v and_o what_o danger_n there_o be_v of_o future_a fail_n and_o final_o let_v we_o think_v how_o impossible_a it_o be_v to_o stand_v without_o the_o assistance_n of_o the_o holy_a spirit_n and_o then_o doubtless_o we_o shall_v hunger_n and_o thirst_n after_o righteousness_n and_o according_o as_o he_o have_v promise_v we_o shall_v be_v fill_v math._n 5.6_o we_o shall_v not_o ask_v riches_n honour_n or_o pleasure_n for_o we_o have_v renounce_v they_o all_o but_o above_o all_o thing_n we_o shall_v desire_v the_o grace_n of_o god_n and_o his_o blessing_n whereby_o we_o may_v have_v power_n to_o keep_v our_o covenant_n with_o he_o make_v upon_o the_o blood_n of_o jesus_n and_o this_o be_v that_o request_n which_o the_o lord_n delight_v to_o hear_v and_o which_o now_o we_o have_v most_o need_v to_o make_v and_o doubtless_o if_o we_o be_v sincere_a it_o shall_v be_v grant_v to_o which_o purpose_n we_o may_v add_v this_o supplication_n as_o the_o enlargement_n of_o the_o precede_a petition_n behold_v o_o bless_v jesus_n how_o many_o of_o thy_o redeem_v once_o be_v here_o return_v to_o their_o duty_n and_o allegiance_n we_o have_v all_o vow_v ourselves_o thy_o servant_n but_o we_o do_v yet_o tremble_v in_o expectation_n of_o those_o most_o furious_a assault_n which_o will_v be_v make_v upon_o we_o by_o the_o enemy_n from_o who_o we_o have_v withdraw_v and_o alas_o we_o have_v too_o often_o return_v again_o to_o folly_n but_o if_o thou_o please_v to_o plant_v thy_o grace_n within_o we_o and_o send_v thy_o blessing_n upon_o we_o we_o fear_v not_o his_o policy_n nor_o his_o power_n we_o have_v receive_v that_o heavenly_a food_n which_o be_v the_o mean_n to_o convey_v this_o grace_n and_o we_o know_v that_o by_o this_o celestial_a remedy_n many_o of_o thy_o servant_n have_v be_v dreadful_a to_o the_o power_n of_o darkness_n and_o thou_o do_v never_o cast_v off_o any_o humble_a soul_n o_o bless_v then_o this_o lifegiving_a mystery_n unto_o we_o that_o we_o may_v find_v such_o power_n and_o strength_n such_o courage_n and_o resolution_n flow_v from_o thence_o that_o we_o may_v all_o stand_v firm_a to_o the_o purpose_n which_o we_o have_v make_v sweet_a saviour_n we_o be_v now_o thy_o servant_n and_o o_o what_o quiet_a and_o comfort_n what_o safety_n and_o joy_n what_o honour_n and_o pleasure_n have_v we_o under_o so_o gracious_a a_o lord_n how_o happy_a shall_v we_o be_v in_o enjoy_v a_o freedom_n from_o anger_n and_o intemperance_n malice_n and_o revenge_n pride_n and_o covetousness_n and_o all_o the_o fury_n which_o use_v to_o torture_v we_o o_o mark_v we_o for_o thy_o own_o therefore_o and_o deny_v we_o not_o that_o grace_n which_o be_v necessary_a to_o make_v thou_o we_o and_o we_o to_o be_v thou_o if_o we_o feel_v not_o some_o effect_n thereof_o we_o shall_v sink_v and_o die_v for_o fear_n lest_o thou_o have_v reject_v we_o and_o our_o oblation_n but_o who_o do_v ever_o seek_v thou_o and_o do_v not_o find_v who_o ever_o trust_v in_o thou_o and_o be_v forsake_v or_o why_o shall_v we_o suspect_v thou_o shall_v make_v we_o the_o first_o instance_n of_o such_o a_o severity_n we_o be_v sure_a in_o thou_o all_o fullness_n of_o grace_n do_v dwell_v o_o let_v it_o now_o overflow_v that_o of_o thy_o fullness_n we_o may_v all_o receive_v so_o shall_v we_o daily_a and_o always_o perform_v our_o vow_n amen_n §_o 7._o and_o although_o we_o be_v unworthy_a through_o our_o manifold_a sin_n to_o offer_v unto_o thou_o any_o sacrifice_n yet_o we_o beseech_v thou_o to_o accept_v this_o our_o bind_a duty_n and_o service_n not_o weigh_v our_o merit_n but_o pardon_v our_o offence_n to_o offer_v up_o the_o sacrifice_n of_o praise_n be_v proper_o the_o employment_n of_o a_o angel_n and_o to_o make_v whole_a burnt-offering_n be_v the_o office_n of_o the_o sacred_a order_n alone_o but_o we_o christian_n be_v every_o one_o so_o far_o become_v priest_n as_o to_o be_v allow_v to_o come_v near_o to_o god_n altar_n and_o there_o we_o be_v admit_v to_o offer_v the_o incense_n of_o our_o praise_n and_o to_o make_v ourselves_o a_o live_a sacrifice_n yet_o the_o more_o favour_n we_o have_v the_o more_o humility_n we_o shall_v express_v because_o we_o be_v unworthy_a of_o it_o and_o we_o must_v not_o let_v our_o presumption_n grow_v upon_o the_o stock_n of_o the_o divine_a condescension_n let_v we_o remember_v therefore_o that_o aaron_n motto_n be_v holiness_n to_o the_o lord_n exod._n 39.30_o and_o that_o god_n destroy_v his_o two_o son_n for_o make_v bold_a to_o offer_v unworthy_o declare_v thereby_o that_o he_o will_v be_v sanctify_v in_o those_o that_o come_v near_o to_o he_o levit._n 10.3_o so_o that_o we_o have_v need_n be_v exceed_o humble_a and_o with_o all_o possible_a lowliness_n confess_v our_o unworthiness_n for_o alas_o we_o have_v be_v enemy_n and_o rebel_n treacherous_a and_o unfaithful_a full_a of_o vain_a thought_n and_o vile_a affection_n all_o which_o be_v most_o apparent_a to_o he_o before_o who_o we_o stand_v so_o that_o we_o may_v just_o
profess_v if_o we_o have_v not_o be_v encourage_v by_o his_o love_n and_o goodness_n and_o command_v by_o his_o own_o precept_n we_o dare_v not_o have_v approach_v to_o these_o terrible_a mystery_n yet_o since_o it_o be_v our_o bind_a duty_n and_o a_o service_n so_o fit_a so_o just_a and_o reasonable_a we_o may_v hope_v he_o will_v accept_v we_o not_o because_o we_o be_v worthy_a or_o have_v do_v any_o thing_n to_o merit_v his_o favour_n but_o because_o he_o be_v merciful_a missal_n merciful_a non_fw-la aestimator_fw-la meriti_fw-la sed_fw-la veniae_fw-la largitor_fw-la ambros_n &_o rom._n missal_n and_o apt_a to_o forgive_v our_o fail_n if_o he_o shall_v take_v a_o measure_n of_o the_o worth_n of_o our_o sacrifice_n by_o the_o holiness_n of_o the_o offerer_n scent_n offerer_n qui_fw-fr petit_fw-fr primo_fw-la debet_fw-la attendere_fw-la ut_fw-la pro_fw-la suis_fw-la meritis_fw-la nihil_fw-la accepturum_fw-la se_fw-la putet_fw-la sed_fw-la de_fw-la dei_fw-la misericordiâ_fw-la tantum_fw-la bern._n in_o scent_n it_o be_v sure_o we_o will_v be_v reject_v and_o therefore_o it_o be_v best_o for_o we_o to_o fly_v to_o his_o mercy_n for_o the_o best_a of_o god_n saint_n who_o devotion_n far_o excel_v we_o have_v set_v we_o this_o example_n and_o find_v it_o the_o wise_a and_o safe_a way_n i_o confess_v to_o thy_o goodness_n say_v st._n ambrose_n that_o i_o be_o not_o worthy_a to_o come_v near_o to_o so_o great_a a_o mystery_n for_o my_o manifold_a sin_n but_o thou_o can_v make_v i_o worthy_a wherefore_o although_o a_o sinner_n i_o come_v to_o thy_o altar_n to_o offer_v the_o sacrifice_n which_o thou_o have_v appoint_v who_o example_n we_o may_v follow_v by_o this_o or_o the_o like_a act_n of_o humility_n o_o thou_o all-seeing_a and_o most_o holy_a lord_n god_n i_o have_v be_v admit_v to_o make_v a_o oblation_n of_o my_o praise_n and_o myself_o unto_o thou_o and_o i_o be_o infinite_o concern_v that_o thou_o shall_v accept_v i_o therein_o not_o for_o any_o merit_n 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who_o have_v give_v such_o a_o sacrifice_n for_o we_o and_o in_o this_o holy_a sacrament_n offer_v the_o benefit_n thereof_o unto_o we_o that_o thou_o will_v please_v to_o grant_v that_o it_o may_v not_o be_v in_o vain_a to_o we_o or_o any_o of_o thy_o people_n but_o that_o ●y_a the_o merit_n of_o the_o passion_n and_o death_n of_o thy_o son_n our_o saviour_n jesus_n christ_n which_o we_o have_v now_o commemorate_a be_v through_o a_o lively_a faith_n in_o his_o blood_n which_o be_v shed_v for_o we_o both_o we_o who_o have_v now_o communicate_v and_o thy_o whole_a church_n throughout_o the_o world_n may_n receive_v a_o free_a pardon_n and_o full_o remission_n of_o our_o sin_n and_o also_o obtain_v reconciliation_n and_o adoption_n sanctification_n and_o power_n against_o sin_n assurance_n of_o peace_n hope_n of_o glory_n be_v all_o other_o benefit_n of_o his_o all-saving_a passion_n and_n here_o at_o thy_o altar_n where_o thou_o have_v reminded_n we_o of_o thy_o give_v thy_o son_n for_o 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to_o take_v possession_n of_o our_o heart_n so_o that_o all_o we_o who_o be_v partaker_n of_o the_o outward_a part_n of_o this_o holy_a communion_n be_v make_v thou_o may_n be_v fullfil_v and_o replenish_v in_o soul_n and_o body_n with_o thy_o grace_n within_o we_o be_v thy_o heavenly_a benediction_n upon_o we_o and_n although_o we_o confess_v thou_o may_v just_o charge_v we_o to_o be_v unworthy_a through_o the_o stain_n and_o the_o guilt_n of_o our_o manifold_a sin_n which_o mingle_v with_o all_o our_o duty_n to_o offer_v unto_o thou_o so_o pure_a and_o holy_a a_o majesty_n any_o sacrifice_n of_o praise_n or_o to_o make_v any_o oblation_n before_o thou_o yet_o we_o have_v venture_v in_o hope_n of_o thy_o goodness_n upon_o this_o sacred_a mystery_n and_o we_o do_v beseech_v thou_o to_o accept_v this_o our_o imperfect_a endeavour_n as_o a_o testimony_n of_o our_o desire_n to_o please_v thou_o since_o it_o be_v our_o bind_a duty_n to_o show_v
sin_n of_o the_o world_n receive_v our_o prayer_n thou_o that_o sit_v at_o the_o right_a hand_n of_o the_o father_n have_v mercy_n upon_o we_o as_o the_o father_n be_v the_o object_n so_o the_o son_n be_v the_o subject_a of_o the_o angelic_a praise_n wherefore_o in_o the_o next_o place_n we_o be_v to_o glorify_v he_o who_o be_v remember_v and_o represent_v give_v by_o god_n and_o receive_v by_o we_o in_o this_o mystery_n it_o be_v usual_a at_o the_o entertainment_n of_o great_a prince_n by_o a_o herald_n to_o proclaim_v their_o name_n style_n and_o title_n with_o great_a solemnity_n even_o so_o the_o pious_a soul_n which_o have_v now_o receive_v her_o dear_a lord_n do_v with_o a_o mighty_a pleasure_n repeat_v all_o the_o name_n belong_v to_o his_o person_n to_o his_o nature_n and_o his_o office_n and_o thereby_o declare_v the_o majesty_n and_o glory_n the_o mercy_n and_o goodness_n of_o he_o who_o she_o have_v now_o accept_v for_o her_o lord_n and_o king_n and_o whilst_o we_o be_v set_v out_o his_o glory_n we_o do_v also_o invocate_v he_o by_o all_o these_o honourable_a and_o endear_n name_n that_o he_o will_v employ_v his_o power_n his_o interest_n and_o merit_n to_o make_v our_o person_n and_o our_o prayer_n acceptable_a we_o behold_v he_o die_v for_o the_o sin_n of_o all_o the_o world_n and_o we_o can_v but_o beseech_v he_o to_o grant_v our_o pardon_n we_o discern_v he_o sit_v at_o the_o right_a hand_n of_o the_o father_n intercede_v for_o we_o and_o thereby_o we_o be_v encourage_v to_o beseech_v he_o to_o pity_v our_o misery_n and_o accomplish_v our_o desire_n his_o glory_n and_o our_o necessity_n make_v we_o beg_v this_o with_o ingeminated_a cry_n and_o a_o redouble_a importunity_n say_v as_o he_o once_o in_o his_o agony_n do_v the_o very_a same_o word_n and_o thus_o we_o do_v at_o once_o provide_v for_o our_o own_o relief_n and_o do_v honour_n to_o the_o bless_a jesus_n for_o this_o part_n be_v so_o contrive_v that_o it_o be_v a_o confession_n of_o our_o faith_n a_o acknowledgement_n of_o his_o glory_n a_o prayer_n and_o a_o tanksgiving_n all_o in_o one_o and_o thus_o we_o may_v reduce_v it_o to_o a_o practical_a meditation_n how_o shall_v we_o express_v thy_o welcome_n into_o our_o soul_n bless_a jesus_n or_o how_o shall_v we_o celebrate_v thy_o praise_n we_o will_v remember_v what_o thou_o be_v in_o thyself_o and_o what_o thou_o have_v do_v for_o we_o for_o thou_o be_v glorious_a enough_o in_o thy_o own_o perfection_n o_o thou_o eternal_a and_o only_o beget_v son_n of_o god_n equal_a to_o the_o father_n who_o be_v thyself_o both_o lord_n and_o god_n how_o lovely_a be_v thou_o o_o thou_o innocent_a lamb_n of_o god_n encircle_v with_o million_o of_o redeem_a soul_n who_o thou_o have_v wash_v in_o thy_o blood_n o_o how_o illustrious_a a_o brightness_n shine_v round_o about_o thou_o whilst_o thou_o be_v in_o the_o midst_n of_o all_o thy_o happiness_n intercede_v for_o poor_a sinner_n i_o adore_v thou_o and_o long_o to_o do_v thou_o honour_n and_o i_o delight_n to_o see_v all_o the_o angel_n of_o heaven_n worship_v thou_o my_o lord_n and_o my_o god_n have_v thou_o merit_v so_o much_o on_o earth_n and_o have_v thou_o so_o much_o glory_n in_o heaven_n sweet_a saviour_n then_o sure_o i_o can_v perish_v behold_v how_o many_o poor_a soul_n be_v prostrate_a before_o thou_o admire_v and_o publish_v the_o merit_n of_o thy_o death_n and_o the_o power_n of_o thy_o intercession_n hear_v our_o importunate_a supplication_n and_o help_v we_o all_o therefore_o o_o lord_n that_o we_o may_v be_v able_a by_o experience_n to_o proclaim_v thy_o goodness_n amen_n §_o 6._o for_o thou_o only_o be_v holy_a thou_o only_o be_v the_o lord_n thou_o only_o o_o christ_n with_o the_o holy_a ghost_n art_n most_o high_a in_o the_o glory_n of_o god_n the_o father_n amen_n this_o phrase_n thou_o only_o be_v holy_a with_o some_o other_o in_o this_o hymn_n be_v take_v out_o of_o the_o song_n of_o moses_n and_o of_o the_o lamb_n revel_v 15.4_o as_o that_o thou_o only_o be_v the_o lord_n be_v from_o the_o first_o ep._n tim._n 6.15_o graec._n 6.15_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d apoc._n 15.4_o vulg._n solus_fw-la pius_fw-la es_fw-la 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 1_o timoth._n 6.15_o non_fw-la quod_fw-la non_fw-la aliis_fw-la be_v titulus_fw-la aliquo_fw-la sensu_fw-la tribuatur_fw-la sed_fw-la quia_fw-la hoc_fw-la quicquid_fw-la est_fw-la à_fw-la deo_fw-la venit_fw-la grot._n in_o 1_o tim._n 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d responsor_fw-la ad_fw-la quaest_n graec._n there_o be_v indeed_o holy_a angel_n and_o saint_n and_o there_o be_v lord_n many_o 1_o cor._n 8.5_o yet_o none_o of_o these_o have_v a_o propriety_n in_o this_o title_n because_o their_o holiness_n be_v imperfect_a and_o derive_v only_a jesus_n be_v holy_a in_o and_o of_o himself_o and_o of_o his_o holiness_n all_o other_o do_v receive_v he_o be_v holy_a and_o hallow_a because_o he_o hallow_v and_o sanctifi_v we_o as_o the_o liturgy_n of_o st._n james_n paraphrase_v it_o jacob._n it_o solus_fw-la tu_fw-la sanctus_fw-la es_fw-la qui_fw-la sanctificas_fw-la &_o sanctificaris_fw-la liturg._n s._n jacob._n he_o only_o be_v that_o lord_n say_v st._n augustine_n 36._o augustine_n solus_fw-la verus_fw-la dominus_fw-la es_fw-la qui_fw-la dominum_fw-la non_fw-la habes_fw-la aug._n confess_v l._n 10._o c._n 36._o who_o have_v no_o other_o lord_n above_o he_o for_o he_o only_o with_o the_o holy_a ghost_n be_v equal_a to_o the_o father_n god_n bless_v for_o ever_o and_o this_o be_v the_o reason_n why_o we_o exalt_v he_o so_o high_o and_o pass_v by_o the_o mediation_n of_o saint_n and_o angel_n because_o none_o be_v so_o holy_a none_o so_o mighty_a none_o so_o high_a in_o the_o favour_n of_o god_n nor_o none_o so_o gracious_a and_o love_a to_o we_o as_o jesus_n be_v this_o we_o do_v acknowledge_v therefore_o with_o all_o possible_a joy_n and_o triumph_n and_o it_o be_v a_o mighty_a rejoice_n to_o our_o spirit_n that_o he_o who_o have_v give_v himself_o for_o we_o and_o be_v come_v to_o dwell_v with_o we_o be_v so_o high_a and_o so_o magnificent_a and_o while_o it_o do_v cheer_v our_o heart_n to_o set_v forth_o his_o glory_n our_o enemy_n be_v confound_v for_o while_o the_o church_n triumph_v the_o power_n of_o darkness_n tremble_v at_o the_o mention_n of_o his_o perfection_n let_v we_o then_o refresh_v ourselves_o with_o some_o such_o meditation_n we_o have_v exalt_v thou_o o_o lord_n as_o high_a as_o we_o can_v and_o yet_o scarce_o so_o high_a as_o real_o thou_o be_v we_o will_v apply_v ourselves_o to_o thou_o only_o for_o holiness_n for_o thou_o only_o be_v most_o holy_a we_o will_v seek_v for_o succour_n and_o protection_n from_o thou_o for_o thou_o be_v the_o supreme_a lord_n of_o lord_n and_o we_o will_v not_o doubt_v of_o acceptance_n with_o our_o heavenly_a father_n because_o thou_o be_v a_o partner_n in_o his_o divinity_n the_o high_a favourite_n of_o the_o celestial_a court_n thou_o be_v the_o great_a and_o the_o best_a in_o heaven_n and_o earth_n and_o to_o my_o endless_a comfort_n whatsoever_o thou_o be_v thou_o have_v make_v thyself_o my_o so_o that_o the_o great_a thy_o glory_n be_v the_o great_a be_v my_o happiness_n now_o by_o faith_n hereafter_o by_o enjoyment_n it_o be_v true_a i_o can_v see_v thou_o with_o my_o bodily_a eye_n but_o i_o admire_v and_o bless_v thou_o i_o love_v thou_o with_o ecstasy_n of_o affection_n for_o thou_o be_v my_o lord_n and_o i_o be_o thy_o servant_n i_o feel_v thy_o influence_n and_o i_o believe_v thy_o excellency_n so_o that_o i_o can_v rejoice_v in_o thou_o with_o joy_n unspeakable_a and_o full_a of_o glory_n thou_o be_v the_o high_a in_o thy_o father_n favour_n and_o in_o my_o esteem_n also_o to_o thou_o therefore_o with_o the_o father_n and_o the_o holy_a ghost_n be_v all_o honour_n and_o glory_n now_o and_o for_o ever_o amen_n the_o paraphrase_n of_o the_o angelic_a hymn_n §_o 7._o o_o come_v let_v we_o join_v with_o the_o heavenly_a host_n and_o sing_v praise_n for_o the_o redemption_n wrought_v by_o jesus_n which_o bring_v so_o much_o glory_n to_o god_n who_o dwell_v on_o high_n from_o all_o the_o saint_n and_o angel_n be_v which_o make_v on_o earth_n such_o a_o bless_a peace_n by_o reconcile_a we_o all_o to_o god_n and_o to_o one_o another_o and_o which_o also_o declare_v so_o great_a good_a will_n in_o the_o almighty_a towards_o men_n who_o have_v perish_v eternal_o without_o his_o mercy_n holy_a father_n it_o be_v we_o that_o receive_v the_o benefit_n of_o this_o thy_o goodness_n wherefore_o we_o praise_v thou_o for_o the_o power_n and_o we_o bless_v thou_o for_o the_o mercy_n of_o this_o great_a salvation_n we_o worship_v thou_o with_o our_o body_n and_o we_o glorify_v thou_o with_o our_o soul_n for_o thou_o have_v redeem_v they_o both_o we_o give_v
est_fw-la sed_fw-la tibi_fw-la gratia_fw-la cvi_fw-la gratia_fw-la est_fw-la ipsa_fw-la justitia_fw-la aug._n ep_v 105._o ad_fw-la sixt._n presb._n yet_o shall_v be_v bestow_v by_o the_o mercy_n of_o the_o master_n upon_o all_o that_o be_v so_o qualify_v let_v we_o then_o earnest_o beseech_v this_o bless_a lord_n who_o be_v the_o fountain_n of_o eternal_a goodness_n and_o do_v govern_v and_o dispose_v of_o all_o thing_n to_o give_v abundant_a grace_n to_o this_o his_o new_a servant_n so_o that_o it_o may_v have_v the_o comfort_n of_o these_o grace_n here_o and_o the_o reward_n of_o they_o hereafter_o through_o his_o mercy_n which_o crow_v in_o we_o that_o which_o he_o have_v first_o give_v to_o we_o for_o jesus_n sake_n amen_n §._o 2._o the_o prayer_n of_o consecration_n almighty_a and_o everliving_a god_n who_o most_o dear_o belove_v son_n jesus_n christ_n etc._n etc._n the_o word_n of_o god_n teach_v we_o that_o the_o world_n be_v darkness_n and_o a_o chaos_n until_o the_o spirit_n move_v upon_o the_o face_n of_o the_o water_n gen._n 1.2_o from_o whence_o the_o rude_a and_o indigested_a matter_n receive_v a_o quicken_a influence_n which_o produce_v that_o beauty_n and_o order_n which_o we_o now_o behold_v and_o as_o it_o be_v in_o the_o first_o creation_n and_o generation_n of_o all_o thing_n so_o it_o be_v in_o the_o new_a creation_n and_o regeneration_n of_o a_o christian_a the_o spirit_n move_v upon_o the_o water_n of_o baptism_n give_v light_a and_o life_n and_o bring_v in_o order_n and_o comeliness_n instead_o of_o the_o confusion_n and_o darkness_n which_o sin_n have_v cause_v wherefore_o since_o there_o be_v so_o great_a a_o work_n to_o be_v do_v by_o the_o spirit_n we_o must_v most_o humble_o beseech_v that_o the_o holy_a spirit_n may_v return_v to_o its_o ancient_a seat_n as_o tertullian_n speak_v it_o be_v true_a our_o lord_n jesus_n do_v sanctify_v water_n in_o general_n to_o the_o mystical_a wash_n away_o of_o sin_n but_o when_o this_o particular_a water_n be_v to_o be_v use_v in_o so_o sacred_a a_o ministry_n and_o to_o so_o admirable_a purpose_n it_o be_v necessary_a it_o shall_v first_o be_v sanctify_v by_o the_o word_n of_o god_n and_o prayer_n 1_o timoth._n 4.5_o that_o be_v by_o repeat_v the_o word_n of_o christ_n institution_n and_o by_o petition_v for_o the_o descent_n of_o the_o holy_a spirit_n which_o be_v the_o two_o part_n of_o this_o prayer_n yet_o if_o any_o shall_v ask_v why_o we_o consecrate_v the_o water_n and_o where_o we_o have_v a_o express_a command_n in_o scripture_n for_o it_o s._n basil_n 27._o basil_n benedicimus_fw-la aquam_fw-la baptismatis_fw-la ex_fw-la quâ_fw-la autem_fw-la scripturâ_fw-la nun_n ex_fw-la tacitâ_fw-la traditione_n basil_n de_fw-fr spir._n sanc._n cap._n 27._o answer_v we_o do_v this_o as_o well_o as_o many_o other_o weighty_a thing_n because_o of_o the_o constant_a tradition_n and_o continual_a practice_n of_o the_o church_n which_o be_v a_o sufficient_a warrant_n in_o matter_n so_o reasonable_a and_o pious_a as_o this_o be_v now_o that_o the_o primitive_a christian_n do_v always_o use_v a_o prayer_n for_o the_o consecrate_v of_o the_o water_n do_v appear_v by_o many_o witness_n donat._n witness_n oportet_fw-la vero_fw-la mundari_fw-la &_o sanctificari_fw-la aqua_fw-la priùs_fw-la à_fw-la sacerdote_fw-la ut_fw-la possit_fw-la baptismo_fw-la svo_fw-la peccata_fw-la hominis_fw-la qui_fw-la baptizatur_fw-la abluere_fw-la cypr._n l._n 1._o ep_v 21._o venit_fw-la sacerdos_fw-la precem_fw-la dicit_fw-la ad_fw-la fontem_fw-la invocavit_fw-la patris_fw-la nomen_fw-la praesentiam_fw-la silij_fw-la &_o spiritûs_fw-la sancti_fw-la vtitur_fw-la verbis_fw-la coelestibus_fw-la quod_fw-la baptizemus_fw-la in_o nomine_fw-la patris_fw-la &_o filii_fw-la &_o spiritûs_fw-la sancti_fw-la ambros_n de_fw-fr sacr_n l._n 2._o c._n 5._o in_o ecclesia_fw-la aqua_fw-la sacerdotis_fw-la prece_fw-la sanctificatur_fw-la aug._n the_o bapt_a in_o donat._n and_o which_o be_v more_o their_o prayer_n do_v consist_v of_o two_o principal_a part_n as_o we_o also_o do_v viz._n 1._o the_o repetition_n of_o christ_n word_n math._n 27.19_o and_o a_o petition_n for_o the_o holy_a spirit_n only_o the_o present_a form_n be_v somewhat_o full_a have_v first_o a_o typical_a allusion_n as_o to_o the_o original_a of_o baptism_n second_o a_o recital_n of_o the_o institution_n thereof_o three_o a_o double_a request_n ground_v on_o these_o premise_n 1._o for_o the_o sanctify_a of_o the_o water_n 2._o for_o the_o right_a disposition_n of_o the_o child_n to_o receive_v the_o benefit_n convey_v thereby_o 1._o this_o great_a petition_n be_v introduce_v by_o remember_v a_o remarkable_a passage_n in_o the_o passion_n of_o christ_n viz._n the_o flow_a of_o blood_n and_o water_n from_o his_o holy_a side_n as_o he_o be_v hang_v on_o the_o cross_n which_o the_o father_n say_v be_v from_o no_o natural_a cause_n but_o that_o it_o be_v miraculous_a and_o a_o mystery_n design_v to_o signify_v that_o as_o sin_n have_v enter_v into_o the_o world_n by_o the_o woman_n make_v by_o a_o wound_n in_o adam_n side_n so_o salvation_n come_v in_o by_o the_o two_o sacrament_n of_o water_n and_o blood_n 16._o blood_n aqua_fw-la ad_fw-la lavacrum_fw-la sanguis_fw-la ad_fw-la potum_fw-la ambros_n de_fw-fr virgin_n ad_fw-la marcellin_n l._n 3._o idem_fw-la in_o luc._n 23._o &_o the_o sacram._n l._n 5._o c._n 1._o item_n tertul._n de_fw-fr bapt_v c._n 16._o which_o flow_v from_o the_o side_n of_o the_o second_o adam_n and_o therefore_o we_o follow_v antiquity_n in_o this_o application_n and_o encourage_v ourselves_o to_o expect_v great_a thing_n from_o he_o who_o suffering_n do_v occasion_n this_o mystery_n and_o who_o pour_v out_o his_o heart_n blood_n for_o we_o 2._o our_o lord_n do_v not_o only_o figure_v this_o sacrament_n in_o a_o mystical_a manner_n but_o after_o his_o resurrection_n by_o a_o plain_a and_o express_a commission_n make_v it_o a_o perpetual_a sanction_n that_o all_o nation_n shall_v be_v baptise_a in_o the_o name_n of_o the_o father_n etc._n etc._n math._n 28.19_o wherefore_o since_o it_o be_v by_o his_o command_n that_o we_o go_v about_o this_o mystery_n we_o do_v repeat_v the_o word_n of_o our_o commission_n to_o show_v that_o we_o expect_v the_o inward_a part_n and_o the_o efficacy_n of_o all_o from_o he_o who_o set_v we_o upon_o the_o work_n and_o since_o he_o be_v god_n bless_v for_o ever_o and_o now_o also_o glorify_v and_o invest_v with_o all_o power_n in_o heaven_n and_o earth_n math._n 28.18_o we_o believe_v his_o word_n abel_n word_n accedat_fw-la verbum_fw-la ad_fw-la elementum_fw-la &_o fit_a sacramentum_fw-la augustin_n 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d dictum_fw-la oraculi_fw-la pythii_n ap_fw-mi herodot_n 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d philo_z the_o sacrif_n abel_n be_v sufficient_a to_o effect_v whatsoever_o he_o will_v have_v do_v in_o baptism_n there_o be_v many_o believe_v that_o in_o this_o as_o well_o as_o the_o other_o sacrament_n the_o consecration_n be_v make_v by_o the_o divine_a efficacy_n of_o the_o word_n of_o christ_n yet_o that_o we_o may_v not_o rest_v in_o the_o repetition_n of_o the_o syllable_n only_o 3._o here_o be_v add_v the_o request_n of_o the_o whole_a congregation_n who_o be_v all_o bind_v to_o join_v in_o this_o great_a request_n that_o it_o may_v be_v the_o more_o prevalent_a when_o so_o many_o who_o be_v already_o christian_n do_v beg_v the_o holy_a spirit_n for_o the_o make_v these_o water_n effectual_a to_o the_o party_n now_o to_o be_v baptize_v and_o the_o two_o former_a particular_n do_v add_v much_o strength_n to_o this_o petition_n which_o we_o may_v thus_o express_v o_o thou_o who_o do_v so_o lively_o typify_v this_o sacred_a ordinance_n in_o thy_o passion_n and_o so_o plain_o institute_v it_o after_o thy_o resurrection_n let_v we_o not_o want_v thy_o presence_n and_o thy_o influence_n now_o that_o we_o be_v go_v about_o it_o by_o express_a commission_n from_o thou_o behold_v we_o do_v all_o unite_v our_o most_o fervent_a desire_n that_o thou_o will_v by_o this_o water_n effect_n that_o which_o far_o transcend_v all_o humane_a power_n amen_n now_o the_o thing_n desire_v be_v two_o first_o that_o whereas_o this_o which_o we_o have_v provide_v be_v but_o common_a water_n yet_o upon_o our_o humble_a supplication_n he_o will_v send_v down_o his_o holy_a spirit_n upon_o it_o 4._o it_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d cyril_n catech._n 3_o ita_fw-la de_fw-la sancto_fw-la viz._n spiritu_fw-la sanctificata_fw-la natura_fw-la aquarum_fw-la &_o ipsa_fw-la sanctificare_fw-la concepit_fw-la tertul._n de_fw-fr bapt_v c._n 4._o that_o it_o may_v signify_v operate_v and_o effect_v all_o that_o ever_o any_o soul_n receive_v in_o this_o holy_a laver_n and_o convey_v all_o the_o blessing_n of_o baptism_n unto_o this_o child_n we_o do_v not_o desire_v nor_o expect_v the_o water_n shall_v be_v change_v in_o substance_n but_o only_o sanctify_v to_o a_o new_a purpose_n and_o impregnate_v with_o a_o spiritual_a property_n for_o the_o mystical_a wash_n away_o of_o sin_n and_o
strength_n loc_n strength_n sed_fw-la ne_fw-la pute_fw-la te_fw-la viribus_fw-la tuis_fw-la hoc_fw-la posse_fw-la attend_v cujus_fw-la est_fw-la opis_fw-la august_n in_o loc_n but_o we_o may_v have_v help_n from_o he_o who_o make_v heaven_n and_o earth_n and_o therefore_o ought_v not_o to_o despair_v ii_o psalm_n cxiii_o 2._o bless_a be_v the_o name_n of_o the_o lord_n answ_n henceforth_o world_n without_o end_n and_o since_o the_o name_n of_o this_o glorious_a lord_n god_n have_v be_v our_o only_a help_n and_o shall_v be_v so_o for_o ever_o have_v we_o not_o all_o possible_a reason_n to_o magnify_v and_o praise_v his_o name_n now_o ourselves_o yea_o and_o to_o desire_v that_o it_o may_v be_v bless_v and_o glorify_v to_o all_o eternity_n for_o he_o pity_v and_o visit_v we_o he_o redeem_v and_o wash_v we_o from_o our_o sin_n in_o the_o laver_n of_o regeneration_n and_o in_o the_o fountain_n of_o his_o son_n blood_n and_o he_o have_v now_o increase_v the_o number_n of_o his_o profess_a servant_n oh_o that_o his_o mercy_n may_v be_v remember_v for_o ever_o and_o ever_o iii_o psalm_n cii_o 1._o lord_n hear_v our_o prayer_n answ_n and_o let_v our_o cry_n come_v unto_o thou_o from_o the_o remembrance_n of_o his_o former_a favour_n we_o be_v encourage_v to_o ask_v for_o more_o and_o in_o this_o humble_a manner_n we_o crave_v audience_n of_o the_o king_n of_o heaven_n before_o our_o supplication_n begin_v the_o bishop_n be_v go_v to_o pray_v and_o cry_v to_o god_n on_o our_o behalf_n and_o we_o and_o all_o the_o congregation_n be_v about_o to_o join_v with_o he_o in_o prayer_n for_o the_o good_a spirit_n which_o we_o need_v and_o in_o earnest_n cry_v to_o be_v deliver_v from_o the_o evil_a spirit_n to_o which_o we_o be_v in_o bondage_n first_o therefore_o we_o crave_v acceptance_n and_o desire_v that_o by_o his_o answer_v our_o request_n we_o may_v perceive_v our_o cry_n have_v come_v unto_o he_o or_o as_o st._n augustine_n observe_v the_o phrase_n be_v double_v to_o show_v the_o vehement_a desire_n and_o fervent_a affection_n of_o the_o petitioner_n locum_fw-la petitioner_n in_o geminatione_fw-la affectus_fw-la petentis_fw-la est_fw-la aug._n in_o locum_fw-la wherefore_o we_o must_v speak_v this_o with_o a_o earnest_a devotion_n so_o shall_v we_o no_o doubt_n make_v way_n for_o the_o follow_a prayer_n to_o pierce_v the_o cloud_n §._o 4._o the_o first_o prayer_n almighty_a and_o everliving_a god_n who_o have_v vouchsafe_v to_o regenerate_a these_o t●y_a servant_n etc._n etc._n before_o the_o imposition_n of_o hand_n there_o be_v a_o prayer_n make_v for_o the_o gift_n of_o the_o spirit_n to_o be_v pour_v forth_o upon_o the_o party_n to_o be_v confirm_v as_o appear_v by_o the_o testimony_n of_o s._n cyprian_n tertullian_n ambrose_n etc._n etc._n before_o cite_v for_o although_o the_o spirit_n do_v go_v along_o with_o the_o water_n in_o christian_a baptism_n yet_o the_o apostle_n think_v it_o necessary_a to_o lay_v their_o 15._o their_o spiritus_fw-la autem_fw-la sanctus_n in_fw-la solâ_fw-la catholicâ_fw-la per_fw-la manus_fw-la impositionem_fw-la dari_fw-la dicitur_fw-la aug._n in_o donat._n de_fw-fr bap._n l._n 3._o c._n 15._o hand_n on_o the_o baptise_a that_o they_o may_v receive_v the_o spirit_n in_o great_a measure_n and_o the_o father_n think_v it_o be_v particular_o give_v by_o this_o rite_n nor_o be_v it_o any_o wonder_n say_v one_o 30._o one_o raban_n maurus_n de_fw-fr institut_fw-la cleric_a lib._n 1._o cap._n 30._o if_o a_o man_n have_v a_o double_a unction_n in_o order_n to_o receive_v the_o holy_a ghost_n since_o the_o spirit_n be_v twice_o give_v to_o the_o apostle_n themselves_o john_n 20.22_o act_n 2.4_o especial_o since_o the_o spirit_n be_v give_v to_o several_a purpose_n as_o the_o former_a author_n note_n viz._n in_o baptism_n to_o consecrate_v a_o habitation_n to_o god_n in_o confirmation_n to_o declare_v that_o the_o sevenfold_a grace_n of_o the_o holy_a ghost_n be_v come_v into_o we_o with_o a_o fullness_n of_o sanctity_n wisdom_n and_o virtue_n or_o as_o eusebius_n emissenus_fw-la serm_fw-la de_fw-fr pentec_fw-fr in_o baptism_n the_o holy_a spirit_n give_v what_o be_v sufficient_a to_o make_v we_o innocent_a but_o in_o confirmation_n it_o give_v increase_v and_o make_v we_o gracious_a in_o short_a there_o the_o spirit_n be_v bestow_v to_o cleanse_v we_o from_o sin_n here_o to_o adorn_v we_o with_o all_o its_o grace_n 25._o grace_n albaspin_n observat_fw-la lib._n 1._o 25._o according_a to_o which_o ancient_a doctrine_n this_o prayer_n be_v compose_v first_o to_o acknowledge_v the_o former_a gift_n and_o then_o to_o petition_v for_o the_o second_o in_o the_o very_a word_n almost_o of_o that_o ancient_a prayer_n which_o come_v between_o baptism_n and_o confirmation_n in_o the_o greek_a baptism_n greek_a 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d euchologion_fw-la graecor_fw-la pag._n 355._o offic_n s._n baptism_n liturgy_n bless_a be_v thou_o o_o lord_n god_n almighty_a who_o now_o have_v please_v to_o regenerate_a this_o thy_o new_a enlighten_v servant_n by_o water_n and_o the_o holy_a ghost_n grant_v he_o a_o pardon_n of_o all_o his_o voluntary_a and_o involuntary_a sin_n do_v thou_o o_o lord_n and_o merciful_a governor_n of_o all_o bestow_v upon_o he_o also_o the_o seal_n of_o the_o gift_n of_o thy_o holy_a omnipotent_a and_o ever_o to_o be_v adore_v spirit_n etc._n etc._n and_o it_o be_v very_o fit_a we_o shall_v praise_v god_n for_o the_o grace_n of_o baptism_n before_o we_o beg_v that_o of_o confirmation_n especial_o because_o the_o wash_n of_o we_o from_o original_a sin_n in_o the_o holy_a laver_n do_v cleanse_v and_o prepare_v we_o that_o we_o may_v be_v pure_a temple_n for_o the_o holy_a ghost_n to_o dwell_v in_o the_o great_a measure_n of_o the_o spirit_n now_o beg_v be_v but_o in_o pursuance_n of_o the_o former_a mercy_n the_o lord_n do_v then_o consign_v we_o to_o the_o spirit_n and_o now_o we_o pray_v it_o may_v visible_o exert_v itself_o he_o than_o lift_v we_o as_o his_o soldier_n and_o we_o have_v be_v ever_o since_o by_o catechise_v train_v gen._n 14.14_o and_o now_o be_v go_v into_o the_o field_n against_o our_o spiritual_a enemy_n so_o that_o we_o shall_v need_v more_o visible_a and_o more_o efficacious_a assistance_n wherefore_o we_o pray_v for_o all_o the_o gift_n of_o the_o holy_a spirit_n which_o in_o the_o old_a greek_a and_o latin_a translation_n be_v reckon_v up_o to_o be_v seven_o isai_n 11.2_o and_o from_o thence_o be_v transcribe_v into_o this_o prayer_n and_o these_o seven_o be_v put_v for_o all_o because_o the_o scripture_n describe_v the_o gift_n of_o the_o holy_a ghost_n by_o seven_o spirit_n revel_v 1.4_o chap._n 4.5_o &_o 5.6_o whence_o also_o we_o often_o read_v in_o the_o ancient_n of_o the_o sevenfold_a grace_n of_o the_o spirit_n 30._o spirit_n ambros_n in_o luc._n 9_o item_n raban_n maurus_n lib._n 1._o c._n 30._o and_o the_o number_n seven_n be_v put_v for_o the_o holy_a spirit_n itself_o 31._o itself_o 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he_o further_o instruct_v we_o that_o all_o gift_n and_o grace_n belong_v to_o the_o spirit_n but_o these_o be_v the_o most_o eminent_a and_o principal_a so_o that_o they_o be_v put_v for_o all_o the_o rest_n we_o must_v not_o be_v too_o curious_a in_o the_o particular_n since_o many_o of_o the_o word_n seem_v to_o be_v synonymous_a yet_o we_o may_v thus_o distinguish_v these_o seven_o gift_n 1._o the_o spirit_n of_o be_v wise_a in_o spiritual_a thing_n 2._o the_o spirit_n of_o apprehend_v what_o we_o be_v teach_v 3._o the_o spirit_n of_o prudent_a manage_n all_o our_o action_n 4._o the_o spirit_n of_o power_n to_o execute_v all_o our_o religious_a purpose_n 5._o the_o spirit_n of_o discern_v between_o good_a and_o evil_n 6._o the_o spirit_n of_o devotion_n in_o god_n service_n 7._o the_o spirit_n of_o reverence_n to_o be_v express_v towards_o god_n in_o our_o whole_a conversation_n these_o be_v the_o bless_a gift_n for_o which_o the_o bishop_n pray_v