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their_o sin_n ibid._n to_o teach_v we_o to_o perform_v holy_a duty_n in_o a_o holy_a manner_n page_n 175_o the_o text._n not_o discern_v the_o lord_n body_n what_o it_o be_v to_o discern_v the_o lord_n body_n page_n 279_o doct._n 6_o it_o be_v the_o property_n of_o a_o unworthy_a receiver_n to_o put_v no_o difference_n between_o bread_n and_o wine_n in_o this_o sacrament_n and_o common_a bread_n and_o wine_n page_n 280_o use_v to_o show_v the_o fearful_a estate_n of_o ignorant_a person_n who_o say_v they_o receive_v their_o maker_n page_n 283_o to_o teach_v we_o to_o acquaint_v ourselves_o with_o the_o doctrine_n of_o this_o sacrament_n page_n 284_o the_o five_o sermon_n 1._o cor._n 11.30_o etc._n etc._n for_o this_o cause_n many_o be_v sick_a and_o weak_a among_o you_o and_o many_o sleep_n for_o if_o we_o will_v judge_v ourselves_o we_o shall_v not_o be_v judge_v but_o when_o we_o be_v judge_v we_o be_v chastened_a of_o the_o lord_n because_o we_o shall_v not_o be_v condemn_v with_o 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with_o this_o we_o ought_v â—o_o rest_v content_v it_o be_v his_o pleasure_n it_o be_v his_o will_n as_o it_o be_v say_v concern_v the_o preach_n of_o the_o gospel_n 1.21_o 1._o cor._n 1.21_o it_o please_v god_n by_o the_o foolishness_n of_o preach_v to_o save_v they_o â—hat_n believe_v yet_o there_o may_v be_v other_o â—_z give_v wherefore_o christ_n in_o â—_o special_a manner_n may_v make_v choice_n of_o these_o sign_n in_o this_o sacrament_n because_o bread_n be_v the_o most_o ordinary_a food_n of_o the_o body_n and_o therefore_o call_v the_o staff_n of_o man_n life_n so_o be_v christ_n the_o food_n of_o the_o soul_n by_o the_o which_o we_o be_v nourish_v unto_o eternal_a life_n howbeit_o these_o element_n do_v but_o in_o part_n shadow_n out_o the_o same_o the_o one_o be_v earthly_a the_o other_o heavenly_a the_o one_o
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nature_n and_o deliver_v bread_n and_o wine_n than_o they_o must_v needs_o retain_v their_o former_a nature_n and_o their_o former_a proper_a substance_n and_o still_o remain_v the_o same_o element_n even_o after_o the_o word_n of_o consecration_n against_o the_o doctrine_n of_o the_o church_n of_o rome_n which_o hold_v that_o after_o the_o word_n of_o consecration_n there_o remain_v no_o bread_n at_o all_o but_o that_o it_o be_v transubstantiate_v into_o the_o very_a body_n &_o blood_n of_o christ_n a_o mere_a fable_n and_o fantasy_n against_o all_o divinity_n philosophy_n reason_n sense_n and_o experience_n transubstantiation_n reason_n against_o transubstantiation_n first_o it_o do_v overthrow_v the_o very_a nature_n of_o a_o sacrament_n which_o consist_v of_o two_o part_n a_o outward_a sign_n &_o a_o invisible_a grace_n now_o then_o if_o after_o the_o word_n of_o consecration_n the_o bread_n &_o wine_n be_v transubstantiate_v into_o the_o very_a body_n and_o blood_n of_o christ_n than_o the_o sign_n must_v needs_o be_v take_v away_o and_o the_o element_n overthrow_v second_o the_o lord_n lead_v we_o to_o the_o spiritual_a use_n of_o this_o sacrament_n by_o sense_n thus_o that_o as_o the_o substance_n of_o the_o bread_n and_o wine_n receive_v strengthen_v and_o comfort_v the_o body_n even_o so_o christ_n receive_v by_o faith_n 6.33_o joh._n 6.33_o do_v nourish_v and_o strengthen_v the_o soul_n now_o then_o to_o take_v away_o the_o natural_a use_n of_o this_o sacrament_n wherein_o can_v our_o faith_n be_v confirm_v &_o strengthen_v which_o ever_o rely_v upon_o this_o in_o the_o use_n of_o this_o sacrament_n that_o as_o the_o bread_n and_o wine_n serve_v to_o nourish_v and_o feed_v our_o body_n so_o do_v christ_n jesus_n and_o the_o merit_n of_o his_o death_n &_o passion_n feed_v our_o soul_n so_o that_o while_o they_o take_v away_o the_o substance_n of_o bread_n and_o wine_n in_o this_o sacrament_n the_o very_a nature_n and_o spiritual_a use_n of_o the_o sacrament_n be_v take_v away_o with_o it_o three_o we_o now_o that_o live_v â—nder_v the_o gospel_n receive_v the_o same_o in_o substance_n which_o our_o forefathers_n do_v under_o the_o law_n but_o the_o manna_n they_o eat_v off_o and_o â—he_v spiritual_a rock_n they_o drink_v â—f_a 10.1_o 1._o cor._n 10.1_o be_v not_o christ_n body_n and_o â—loud_o corporal_o because_o he_o â—as_v not_o then_o come_v in_o the_o flesh_n â—either_o have_v he_o take_v our_o nature_n â—pon_n he_o therefore_o it_o be_v by_o â—ith_n that_o they_o feed_v on_o christ_n unâ—er_o the_o law_n neither_o be_v there_o any_o other_o feed_v on_o christ_n under_o the_o gospel_n four_o if_o the_o bread_n &_o wine_n shall_v so_o miraculous_o be_v turn_v into_o the_o very_a body_n and_o blood_n oâ—_n christ_n how_o can_v it_o be_v that_o iâ—_n shall_v not_o appear_v unto_o the_o outward_a sense_n for_o our_o sense_n still_o apprehend_v the_o same_o to_o be_v bread_n and_o wine_n the_o eye_n see_v it_o the_o taste_n desern_v it_o to_o be_v bread_n and_o not_o flesh_n to_o be_v winâ—_n and_o not_o blood_n and_o therefore_o that_o doctrine_n of_o transubstantiation_n be_v most_o false_a and_o absurd_a i_o may_v hereunto_o add_v diveâ—_n reason_n of_o this_o nature_n as_o namely_o if_o that_o shall_v be_v grant_v theâ—_n maintain_v what_o absurdity_n will_v follow_v it_o as_o hypocrite_n shall_v then_o eat_v the_o flesh_n oâ—_n christ_n and_o so_o be_v save_v inasmuch_o as_o christ_n have_v say_v he_o that_o eat_v my_o flesh_n and_o drink_v my_o blood_n 6.15.54_o joh._n 6.15.54_o have_v eternal_a life_n beside_o what_o cannibal_n will_v they_o make_v of_o christian_n to_o feed_v upon_o man_n flesh_n which_o nature_n itself_o do_v abhor_v and_o to_o make_v a_o natural_a body_n â—n_o diverse_a place_n at_o one_o time_n which_o can_v be_v use_v and_o last_o of_o all_o as_o this_o doctrine_n serve_v to_o confute_v our_o adversary_n the_o papist_n that_o hold_v there_o â—s_v no_o bread_n at_o all_o in_o the_o lord_n supper_n so_o it_o make_v no_o less_o against_o such_o as_o conceive_v there_o be_v nothing_o â—ut_v bread_n to_o be_v expect_v there_o â—nd_v this_o be_v the_o condition_n of_o many_o thousand_o that_o come_v â—hereunto_o they_o be_v not_o able_a to_o â—o_o discern_v of_o the_o lord_n body_n â—oore_a soul_n they_o want_v the_o eye_n â—f_a faith_n and_o this_o must_v be_v spiritual_o discern_v whereas_o the_o true_a believer_n behold_v the_o lord_n true_o although_o not_o corporal_o to_o offer_v unto_o he_o jesus_n christ_n with_o all_o the_o precious_a merit_n of_o his_o death_n and_o obedience_n unto_o his_o endless_a comfort_n though_o natural_a man_n neither_o see_v nor_o feel_v it_o inasmuch_o as_o they_o be_v not_o able_a to_o discern_v of_o the_o lord_n body_n come_v unto_o this_o supper_n as_o to_o their_o appoint_a and_o ordinary_a food_n and_o thus_o much_o for_o the_o apostle_n precept_n or_o commandment_n let_v a_o man_n therefore_o exam_n etc._n etc._n let_v we_o pray_v the_o four_o sermon_n 1._o cor._n 11.29_o for_o he_o that_o eat_v and_o drink_v â—nworthily_o eat_v and_o drink_v his_o twne_a damnation_n because_o he_o discerâ—eth_v not_o the_o lord_n body_n in_o the_o former_a verse_n we_o have_v hear_v the_o apostle_n precept_n that_o every_o one_o ought_v â—_o examine_v himself_o before_o he_o â—ome_v to_o the_o lord_n table_n and_o partake_v of_o these_o holy_a mystery_n we_o have_v hear_v the_o necessity_n of_o that_o duty_n the_o subject_n of_o it_o a_o man_n self_n and_o the_o duty_n itself_o examination_n and_o wherein_o the_o same_o do_v consist_v we_o be_v now_o to_o speak_v of_o the_o second_o general_a part_n of_o the_o text_n and_o that_o be_v the_o reason_n the_o holy_a ghost_n do_v here_o lay_v down_o to_o enforce_v the_o duty_n and_o the_o reason_n be_v take_v from_o the_o great_a hurt_n and_o danger_n which_o for_o want_n of_o this_o examination_n be_v like_a to_o ensue_v lay_v down_o in_o these_o word_n for_o he_o that_o eat_v and_o drink_v unworthy_o eat_v and_o drink_v his_o own_o damnation_n that_o be_v by_o eate_v and_o drink_v these_o holy_a mystery_n unworthy_o that_o be_v unprepared_a and_o unreverent_o they_o do_v thereby_o provoke_v the_o lord_n to_o plague_n and_o punish_v they_o with_o some_o judgement_n or_o other_o in_o this_o life_n to_o â—â—ring_v they_o to_o the_o sight_n of_o their_o â—innes_n and_o to_o repentance_n for_o the_o â—ame_n if_o not_o then_o with_o condemnation_n in_o the_o life_n to_o come_v â—nd_v in_o handle_v of_o â—is_n reason_n we_o will_v observe_v this_o order_n 〈◊〉_d speak_v 1._o of_o the_o person_n 2._o of_o the_o punishment_n 3_o of_o the_o cause_n of_o their_o punishment_n of_o unworthy_a receiver_n receiver_n two_o sort_n of_o unworthy_a receiver_n there_o â—e_v two_o sort_n one_o pertain_v to_o â—ods_n covenant_n the_o other_o not_o â—e_v one_o the_o godly_a who_o through_o negligence_n and_o carelessness_n may_v â—â—me_n to_o to_o this_o sacrament_n unite_v and_o unprepared_a without_o â—at_a reverence_n and_o due_a respect_n â—ey_n ought_v to_o show_v unto_o such_o â—cellent_a mystery_n the_o other_o â—icked_a and_o profane_a that_o want_v â—ith_o and_o so_o come_v in_o their_o sin_n ignorance_n blindness_n malice_n etc._n etc._n unto_o who_o this_o ordinance_n of_o god_n be_v a_o savour_n of_o death_n unto_o death_n punishment_n and_o two_o sort_n of_o punishment_n and_o as_o the_o person_n do_v differ_v so_o do_v their_o punishment_n the_o godly_a if_o they_o come_v unprepared_a unto_o this_o ordinance_n without_o that_o godly_a examination_n and_o preparation_n they_o ought_v to_o makâ—_n thereunto_o the_o lord_n will_v not_o passâ—_n by_o that_o sin_n of_o they_o but_o he_o will_v be_v sure_a to_o chastise_v they_o so_o the_o same_o they_o eat_v and_o drink_v judgement_n unto_o themselves_o buâ—_n what_o judgement_n 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d â—fflictioniâ—_n
we_o if_o our_o bowel_n and_o entrails_n shall_v be_v in_o danger_n to_o rot_v within_o we_o note_n note_n for_o receive_v this_o sacrament_n unworthy_o will_v it_o noâ—_n make_v we_o look_v about_o we_o and_o what_o shall_v we_o no_o way_n regard_v what_o the_o lord_n have_v heerâ—_n threaten_v that_o he_o that_o eat_v and_o drink_v unworthy_o eat_v anâ—_n drink_v his_o own_o damnation_n thâ—_n be_v a_o pitiful_a folly_n the_o lorâ—_n open_v our_o eye_n at_o the_o last_o to_o see_v our_o misery_n herein_o and_o give_v we_o heart_n true_o to_o be_v humble_v for_o our_o sin_n hitherto_o of_o the_o person_n and_o their_o punishment_n we_o come_v now_o to_o the_o last_o circumstance_n and_o that_o be_v the_o ground_n and_o cause_n of_o the_o punishment_n not_o discern_v the_o lord_n body_n in_o these_o word_n the_o apostle_n come_v to_o lay_v down_o the_o cause_n of_o the_o aforesaid_a punishment_n why_o man_n do_v by_o their_o unworthy_a receive_n eat_v and_o drink_v judgement_n unto_o themselves_o that_o be_v hale_v down_o some_o judgement_n or_o other_o upon_o themselves_o temporal_a here_o or_o eternal_a hereafter_o the_o reason_n be_v because_o they_o discern_v not_o the_o lord_n body_n the_o meaning_n be_v they_o put_v no_o difference_n between_o these_o sacramental_a element_n and_o other_o common_a bread_n and_o wine_n they_o do_v not_o consider_v that_o the_o bread_n and_o wine_n now_o sanctify_v and_o set_v apart_o for_o such_o a_o holy_a use_n differ_v from_o common_a bread_n and_o wine_n as_o signify_v and_o represent_v unto_o we_o the_o body_n and_o blood_n of_o christ_n and_o be_v as_o sign_n and_o seal_n to_o confirm_v unto_o we_o all_o those_o precious_a promise_n that_o god_n have_v make_v unto_o we_o in_o his_o son_n quest_n here_o than_o it_o will_v be_v first_o ask_v what_o it_o be_v to_o discern_v the_o lord_n body_n answ_n i_o answer_v the_o original_a word_n 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d here_o use_v signify_v to_o sever_v something_o and_o to_o set_v it_o apart_o from_o the_o common_a use_n and_o account_n and_o to_o esteem_v of_o it_o more_o high_o and_o honourable_o than_o we_o do_v of_o other_o thing_n and_o according_o to_o use_v it_o and_o so_o the_o same_o word_n be_v use_v elsewhere_o have_v compassion_n on_o some_o sinner_n 22._o jude._n 22._o and_o put_v a_o difference_n that_o be_v put_v a_o difference_n between_o such_o as_o true_o repent_v and_o such_o as_o be_v impenitent_a so_o again_o 4.7_o 1._o cor._n 4.7_o who_o make_v thou_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d to_o differ_v so_o then_o body_n what_o it_o be_v to_o discern_v the_o lord_n body_n to_o discern_v of_o the_o lord_n body_n in_o this_o place_n be_v to_o distinguish_v that_o bread_n that_o be_v use_v in_o this_o sacrament_n as_o a_o most_o precious_a and_o bless_a sign_n and_o seal_n of_o the_o body_n of_o christ_n from_o all_o other_o creature_n and_o therefore_o to_o use_v it_o with_o all_o reverence_n and_o due_a respect_n as_o a_o thing_n set_v apart_o of_o god_n by_o his_o own_o appointment_n and_o institution_n to_o be_v a_o sign_n and_o seal_n of_o the_o body_n and_o blood_n of_o jesus_n christ_n and_o of_o all_o those_o benefit_n which_o we_o have_v and_o receive_v by_o he_o and_o therefore_o that_o we_o come_v not_o unto_o it_o as_o we_o come_v unto_o our_o common_a meat_n and_o drink_v but_o as_o to_o a_o holy_a mystery_n and_o sign_n of_o a_o bless_a benefit_n doct._n 6_o and_o now_o in_o that_o the_o apostle_n make_v this_o the_o ground_n of_o that_o curse_n or_o punishment_n that_o wicked_a man_n do_v draw_v down_o upon_o their_o own_o head_n even_o their_o own_o condemnation_n they_o discern_v not_o the_o lord_n body_n wine_n it_o be_v the_o property_n of_o a_o unworthy_a receiver_n to_o put_v no_o difference_n between_o bread_n and_o wine_n in_o this_o sacrament_n and_o common_a bread_n and_o wine_n that_o be_v put_v no_o difference_n between_o those_o element_n thus_o sanctify_v and_o set_v a_o part_n for_o such_o a_o holy_a use_n from_o their_o ordinary_a food_n we_o learn_v that_o it_o be_v the_o property_n of_o a_o unworthy_a receiver_n and_o of_o such_o a_o one_o as_o do_v eat_v and_o drink_v unto_o his_o own_o damnation_n to_o put_v no_o difference_n between_o bread_n and_o wine_n in_o this_o sacrament_n and_o common_a bread_n and_o common_a wine_n but_o eat_v and_o devour_v the_o bread_n and_o wine_n never_o look_v after_o or_o regard_v to_o feed_v on_o christ_n who_o be_v therein_o exhibit_v to_o every_o true_a believer_n now_o what_o be_v this_o else_o but_o to_o contemn_v christ_n and_o his_o merit_n and_o the_o undeserued_a love_n of_o god_n the_o father_n himself_o who_o have_v prepare_v such_o a_o bountiful_a feast_n for_o we_o when_o we_o will_v not_o see_v nor_o regard_v that_o food_n by_o the_o which_o we_o shall_v live_v for_o ever_o so_o that_o again_o here_o come_v to_o be_v consider_v the_o grievousnes_n of_o that_o sin_n of_o unworthy_a receive_n the_o apostle_n call_v it_o a_o not_o discern_v of_o the_o lord_n body_n and_o here_o by_o do_v not_o lessen_v the_o fault_n but_o rather_o teach_v we_o that_o this_o light_a esteem_n and_o slight_a regard_n that_o most_o man_n have_v of_o this_o so_o holy_a and_o sacred_a a_o ordinance_n howsoever_o man_n make_v light_a account_n of_o it_o and_o the_o grace_n that_o be_v therein_o offer_v yet_o it_o be_v such_o a_o sin_n as_o grievous_o offend_v the_o majesty_n of_o god_n and_o pull_v down_o upon_o man_n his_o fearful_a wrath_n if_o the_o king_n shall_v pass_v by_o we_o and_o we_o know_v he_o not_o how_o can_v we_o do_v he_o that_o reverence_n we_o ought_v inasmuch_o as_o we_o can_v nor_o discern_v he_o nor_o know_v his_o person_n even_o thus_o fare_v it_o with_o man_n in_o this_o sacrament_n albeit_o the_o lord_n be_v nigh_o unto_o his_o servant_n that_o come_v in_o a_o holy_a manner_n there-unto_a in_o faith_n repentance_n and_o true_a obedience_n and_o that_o such_o feed_v upon_o christ_n to_o their_o endless_a comfort_n yet_o it_o be_v not_o so_o with_o the_o wicked_a the_o reason_n be_v they_o discern_v not_o the_o lord_n body_n they_o can_v see_v nor_o perceive_v any_o difference_n at_o all_o betwixt_o this_o bread_n and_o their_o ordinary_a food_n they_o want_v the_o eye_n of_o faith_n to_o discern_v christ_n who_o be_v spiritual_o discern_v and_o hence_o be_v it_o that_o they_o in_o stead_n of_o reap_v comfort_n and_o benefit_n by_o this_o his_o ordinance_n do_v rather_o dishonour_v god_n contemn_v christ_n and_o his_o merit_n and_o draw_v down_o upon_o their_o own_o head_n swift_a damnation_n use_v 1_o now_o then_o if_o all_o those_o that_o be_v not_o able_a to_o discern_v of_o the_o lord_n body_n receive_v unworthy_o and_o eat_v and_o drink_v their_o own_o damnation_n this_o show_n in_o what_o a_o lamentable_a and_o fearful_a estate_n many_o thousand_o in_o the_o world_n be_v at_o this_o day_n for_o ask_v they_o what_o they_o receive_v in_o this_o sacrament_n they_o make_v you_o a_o 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sanctify_v unto_o we_o by_o the_o word_n and_o prayer_n be_v now_o become_v unto_o we_o sign_n and_o seal_n of_o the_o body_n and_o blood_n of_o christ_n and_o of_o those_o benefit_n that_o come_v unto_o we_o by_o his_o passion_n and_o so_o be_v able_a to_o put_v a_o difference_n between_o they_o and_o common_a bread_n and_o common_a wine_n first_o because_o they_o be_v set_v apart_o by_o god_n to_o a_o special_a use_n not_o so_o much_o to_o feed_v the_o body_n as_o to_o nourish_v and_o refresh_v the_o soul_n second_o because_o be_v now_o sanctify_v they_o serve_v to_o be_v sacrament_n sign_n and_o seal_n of_o heavenly_a thing_n and_o spiritual_a mystery_n even_o of_o the_o body_n and_o blood_n of_o jesus_n christ_n and_o all_o those_o
christ_n pronounce_v such_o to_o be_v bless_v that_o do_v â—ut_v hunger_n and_o thirst_n after_o righteousness_n and_o have_v say_v 12.20_o mat._n 12.20_o that_o he_o â—il_v not_o break_v the_o bruise_a reed_n nor_o â—uench_v the_o smoke_a flax_n four_o that_o the_o lord_n do_v â—ore_o regard_v the_o truth_n of_o grace_n ytâ—aboureth_v after_o perfection_n then_o â—he_v measure_n of_o it_o as_o that_o gift_n that_o be_v so_o high_o commend_v by_o our_o saviour_n in_o the_o poor_a widow_n and_o last_o of_o all_o that_o this_o sacrament_n of_o christ_n supper_n be_v institute_v and_o ordain_v for_o the_o weak_a not_o for_o the_o strong_a for_o the_o poor_a not_o for_o the_o rich_a &_o for_o the_o sick_a and_o break_a heart_a and_o not_o for_o the_o whole_a now_o then_o what_o a_o absurdity_n be_v it_o for_o a_o man_n to_o refuse_v to_o eat_v because_o he_o be_v hungry_a and_o to_o refuse_v to_o drink_v because_o he_o be_v thirsty_a do_v not_o then_o discourage_v thyself_o more_o than_o there_o be_v cause_n but_o come_v o_o come_v unto_o this_o heavenly_a banquet_n &_o feast_v of_o thy_o soul_n where_o thou_o have_v a_o promise_n that_o by_o the_o conscionable_a and_o holy_a use_n of_o this_o ordinance_n thou_o shall_v have_v thy_o faith_n strengthen_v thy_o repentance_n increase_v and_o all_o other_o grace_n of_o god_n confirm_v in_o thou_o to_o thy_o endless_a comfort_n object_n 5_o some_o again_o object_n that_o the_o jew_n receive_v the_o passover_o but_o once_o in_o the_o year_n in_o the_o fourthâ—eenth_fw-mi day_n of_o the_o first_o month_n at_o even_o be_v the_o lord_n passeover_n 22.5_o exo._n 12.18_o levit._fw-la 22.5_o and_o the_o passover_o we_o know_v be_v but_o a_o â—ype_n of_o this_o sacrament_n i_o answer_v we_o now_o compare_v the_o shadow_n and_o the_o substance_n together_o in_o that_o particular_a whereâ—â—_n they_o be_v not_o to_o be_v compare_v for_o touch_v this_o sacrament_n of_o the_o lord_n supper_n it_o be_v â—is_n will_v that_o it_o shall_v be_v administer_v and_o receive_v often_o for_o so_o â—ith_v our_o saviour_n so_o oft_o as_o you_o shall_v â—te_v of_o this_o bread_n &c_n &c_n and_o as_o for_o â—is_n annual_a communicate_v be_v â—ow_o hatch_v in_o time_n of_o popery_n in_o â—e_a infancy_n of_o the_o church_n and_o â—y_a no_o means_n to_o be_v imitate_v â—f_n we_o that_o live_v now_o in_o the_o sunshine_n of_o the_o gospel_n but_o to_o leave_v these_o objection_n we_o come_v now_o to_o make_v some_o further_a use_n of_o the_o point_n use_v 2_o see_v then_o we_o see_v the_o necessity_n of_o this_o duty_n instruction_n for_o instruction_n that_o it_o be_v not_o leave_v as_o a_o thing_n arbitrary_a to_o come_v or_o not_o to_o come_v but_o it_o be_v rather_o a_o flat_a precept_n impose_v upon_o all_o to_o come_v and_o eat_v of_o this_o bread_n and_o drink_v of_o this_o cup._n let_v this_o serve_v for_o our_o instruction_n that_o we_o learn_v to_o make_v more_o conscience_n of_o this_o duty_n of_o come_v to_o this_o sacrament_n if_o the_o lord_n shall_v require_v as_o our_o hand_n a_o thing_n that_o be_v hard_a and_o heavy_a we_o ought_v with_o all_o cheerfulness_n to_o undergo_v it_o and_o willing_o to_o submit_v out_o self_n unto_o it_o in_o regard_n of_o his_o commandment_n how_o be_v it_o this_o the_o lord_n require_v at_o our_o hand_n be_v not_o hard_o but_o easy_a not_o a_o intolerable_a burden_n but_o thaâ—_n which_o may_v delight_v the_o soul_n of_o christian_n and_o therefore_o be_v shame_n not_o to_o do_v it_o it_o be_v well_o â—aid_v of_o naamans_n servant_n to_o his_o master_n master_n if_o the_o prophet_n have_v â—id_v thou_o do_v some_o great_a thing_n 5.12_o 2._o reg._n 5.12_o ought_v â—ou_fw-gr not_o to_o have_v do_v it_o how_o much_o â—ore_o when_o he_o say_v wash_v &_o be_v clean_o â—f_a christ_n shall_v have_v impose_v â—ppon_o we_o great_a thing_n than_o â—hese_n ought_v we_o not_o to_o do_v they_o â—ow_o much_o more_o when_o he_o say_v â—ake_z and_o eat_v how_o will_v we_o drink_v cup_n of_o martyrdom_n for_o christ_n â—at_a will_v not_o drink_v the_o cup_n of_o â—luation_n with_o christ_n use_v 3_o and_o last_o of_o all_o this_o may_v serve_v â—r_o matter_n of_o singular_a consolationâ—to_n the_o godly_a that_o make_v conâ—ience_n of_o this_o duty_n consolation_n for_o consolation_n that_o hunger_n â—d_a thirst_n after_o this_o spiritual_a â—nquet_n more_o than_o their_o appointed_a food_n such_o may_v sure_o expect_v a_o blessing_n whatsoever_o thy_o want_n be_v the_o lord_n will_v cover_v they_o all_o do_v thou_o take_v the_o lord_n offer_v when_o he_o call_v thou_o to_o his_o table_n and_o come_v with_o a_o certain_a expectation_n of_o good_a success_n and_o see_v if_o the_o lord_n do_v not_o open_v the_o window_n of_o heaven_n upon_o thou_o and_o rain_n upon_o thou_o abundant_o the_o shower_n of_o his_o grace_n and_o refresh_v thy_o hungry_a soul_n with_o good_a thing_n and_o therefore_o in_o god_n name_n leâ—_n this_o be_v a_o encouragement_n unto_o we_o 4._o jam._n 4._o to_o draw_v near_o unto_o god_n see_v he_o will_v draw_v near_o unto_o us._n and_o although_o we_o can_v prepare_v ouâ—_n self_n as_o we_o will_v yet_o when_o we_o labour_v after_o holiness_n and_o sanctification_n of_o life_n let_v we_o come_v and_o not_o be_v discourage_v the_o lord_n will_v be_v merciful_a unto_o we_o 30.19_o â—_o cro._n 30.19_o though_o we_o be_v not_o cleanse_v according_a to_o the_o purification_n of_o the_o sanctuary_n and_o thus_o much_o for_o the_o first_o â—enerall_a circumstance_n of_o the_o text_n the_o duty_n eat_v drink_n we_o â—ome_v now_o to_o the_o qualification_n â—f_n the_o person_n â—â—_o and_o so_o let_v he_o eat_v etc._n etc._n communicate_v 2._o cir._n the_o qualification_n of_o the_o person_n that_o must_v communicate_v the_o qualification_n of_o the_o â—erson_n be_v employ_v in_o this_o word_n 〈◊〉_d which_o have_v reference_n to_o the_o â—â—rmer_a part_n of_o the_o verse_n examination_n itself_o the_o doctrine_n be_v â—eare_z doct._n 2_o that_o after_o a_o man_n have_v examine_v himself_o as_o before_o prepare_v it_o be_v not_o sufficient_a to_o come_v but_o to_o come_v prepare_v and_o find_v â—â—mselfe_n in_o some_o measure_n fit_v 〈◊〉_d knowledge_n faith_n repentance_n â—d_a love_n than_o he_o may_v come_v yea_o â—s_v he_o alone_o that_o have_v warrant_v â—_o come_v and_o none_o other_o and_o be_v â—e_v require_v to_o participate_v of_o â—s_n holy_a ordinance_n it_o be_v not_o sufficient_a that_o a_o man_n come_v to_o the_o lord_n table_n but_o that_o he_o sâ—_n come_v that_o be_v in_o a_o holy_a manner_n unto_o such_o a_o holy_a ordinance_n 22.11_o mat._n 22.11_o at_o the_o marriage_n banquet_n iâ—_n the_o gospel_n maâ—_n be_v biddeâ—_n to_o the_o feast_n and_o many_o come_v buâ—_n that_o be_v not_o all_o if_o there_o be_v buâ—_n one_o in_o the_o company_n that_o come_v without_o the_o wedding_n garment_n bâ—_n be_v discover_v and_o it_o be_v not_o hâ—_n be_v present_a at_o the_o feast_n thâ—_n will_v serve_v his_o turn_n but_o in_o a_o much_o as_o he_o be_v not_o perparâ—_n and_o fit_v thereunto_o he_o be_v thâ—_n sentence_v 26_o mat._n 26_o to_o be_v bind_v hand_n 〈◊〉_d foot_n and_o to_o be_v cast_v into_o utter_a darkness_n judas_n receive_v this_o sacrament_n as_o well_o as_o peter_n from_o 〈◊〉_d bless_a hand_n of_o christ_n yet_o bâ—cause_n he_o be_v not_o prepare_v thâ—_n unto_o it_o prove_v his_o bane_n 〈◊〉_d give_v satan_n the_o more_o advantage_n even_o for_o the_o abuse_n of_o so_o hoâ—y_a a_o ordinance_n to_o enter_v into_o judas_n 25._o mat_n 25._o the_o foolish_a virgin_n seem_v â—o_o expect_v the_o bridegroom_n come_v but_o in_o asmuch_o as_o their_o oil_n be_v spend_v and_o their_o lamp_n go_v â—ut_v they_o be_v take_v unprepared_a and_o so_o for_o ever_o shut_v out_o of_o â—he_n marriage_n chamber_n and_o the_o bridegroom_n presence_n these_o â—nd_n the_o like_a example_n whereof_o â—he_n scripture_n be_v full_a they_o all_o derue_v as_o a_o cloud_n of_o witness_n to_o confirm_v unto_o we_o the_o undoubted_a â—ruth_n of_o this_o doctrine_n that_o it_o be_v â—ot_n sufficient_a that_o a_o man_n come_v unto_o â—his_n sacrament_n of_o christ_n supper_n and_o so_o join_v with_o the_o rest_n of_o god_n people_n in_o receive_v of_o the_o â—â—me_n but_o he_o must_v so_o come_v that_o be_v â—â—ted_v and_o prepare_v by_o a_o godly_a examination_n as_o before_o the_o reason_n follow_v reason_n 1_o first_o it_o be_v god_n commandment_n as_o to_o come_v so_o to_o come_v worthy_o and_o prepare_v without_o which_o preparation_n better_a never_o come_v for_o we_o shall_v but_o offer_v thâ—_n sacrifice_n of_o fool_n which_o be_v abomination_n unto_o the_o lord_n 4._o ecle_fw-mi 4._o and_o aâ—_n our_o hear_n pray_v receive_v &c_n &c_n when_o we_o come_v unto_o they_o for_o custom_n sake_n and_o fashion_n sake_n not_o
the_o lord_n wrath_n be_v to_o judge_v ourselves_o page_n 327_o use_v to_o teach_v we_o to_o judge_v ourselves_o because_o by_o it_o we_o escape_v god_n judgement_n page_n 328_o doct._n 6_o the_o wicked_a shall_v certain_o be_v condemn_v page_n 332_o use_v to_o teach_v that_o there_o be_v a_o day_n of_o judgement_n page_n 335_o to_o terrify_v wicked_a man_n who_o without_o repentance_n be_v certain_a of_o damnation_n page_n 336_o to_o reprove_v those_o who_o think_v god_n be_v make_v all_o of_o mercy_n page_n 339_o to_o teach_v we_o not_o to_o envy_v the_o felicity_n of_o the_o wicked_a page_n 340_o doct._n 7_o the_o godly_a shall_v not_o be_v condemn_v but_o most_o certain_o save_v page_n 342_o reason_n 1_o because_o god_n election_n be_v immutable_a page_n 345_o reason_n 2_o they_o be_v redeem_v with_o christ_n blood_n ibid._n reason_n 3_o else_o it_o will_v cross_v god_n justice_n which_o be_v satisfy_v in_o the_o death_n of_o christ_n ibid._n use_v 1_o to_o show_v god_n love_n to_o his_o church_n page_n 346_o use_v 2_o to_o condemn_v the_o wicked_a who_o account_v any_o blessing_n better_o than_o salvation_n page_n 347_o doct._n 8_o one_o principal_a mean_n that_o god_n use_v to_o free_v his_o child_n from_o condemnation_n be_v correction_n page_n 350_o reason_n 1_o god_n have_v decree_v it_o as_o a_o help_n page_n 353_o reason_n 2_o god_n correction_n work_v contrition_n ibid._n use_v 1_o to_o keep_v god_n child_n from_o be_v dishearten_v in_o time_n of_o affliction_n page_n 354_o use_v 2_o to_o magnify_v god_n power_n who_o out_o of_o affliction_n bring_v good_a to_o his_o child_n page_n 355_o finis_fw-la 1._o cor._n 11.28.29_o 28_o let_v a_o man_n therefore_o examine_v himself_o and_o so_o let_v he_o eat_v of_o this_o bread_n and_o drink_v of_o this_o cup._n 29_o for_o he_o that_o eat_v and_o drink_v unworthy_o eat_v and_o drink_v his_o own_o damnation_n because_o he_o discern_v not_o the_o lord_n body_n upon_o occasion_n of_o some_o abuse_n commit_v by_o the_o corinthian_n about_o the_o receive_n of_o the_o sacrament_n the_o apostle_n deliver_v unto_o they_o the_o first_o institution_n of_o this_o sacrament_n of_o the_o lord_n supper_n for_o as_o one_o say_v well_o where_o thing_n be_v reduce_v to_o the_o first_o institution_n etc._n tertul._n vbi_fw-la ad_fw-la primum_fw-la veritatem_fw-la divertuntur_fw-la etc._n etc._n all_o humane_a error_n than_o cease_v concern_v the_o institution_n of_o the_o lord_n supper_n paul_n set_v down_o sundry_a point_n chapter_n the_o order_n of_o the_o apostle_n in_o this_o chapter_n first_o the_o author_n of_o it_o namely_o jesus_n christ_n himself_o the_o eternal_a son_n of_o god_n and_o bless_a saviour_n of_o the_o world_n for_o none_o else_o have_v authority_n to_o set_v on_o the_o seal_n but_o he_o that_o make_v the_o covenant_n 23._o v._o 23._o second_o the_o apostle_n note_v the_o time_n when_o it_o be_v ordain_v even_o the_o very_a night_n before_o he_o be_v betray_v whereby_o our_o saviour_n christ_n will_v teach_v his_o church_n and_o people_n that_o now_o there_o be_v a_o end_n to_o be_v put_v unto_o the_o passover_n and_o that_o this_o sacrament_n of_o his_o bless_a body_n and_o blood_n be_v to_o come_v in_o stead_n thereof_o as_o also_o to_o testify_v that_o his_o wonderful_a care_n of_o his_o poor_a church_n and_o choose_a people_n that_o immediate_o before_o his_o death_n and_o bitter_a passion_n he_o be_v so_o mindful_a and_o careful_a of_o their_o comfort_n as_o that_o notwithstanding_o his_o time_n be_v but_o short_a and_o that_o his_o apprehension_n draw_v near_o he_o seem_v to_o neglect_v himself_o and_o the_o preparation_n he_o be_v to_o make_v for_o his_o own_o suffering_n and_o provide_v for_o the_o comfort_n and_o welfare_n of_o his_o church_n concern_v the_o institution_n sacrament_n christ_n order_n in_o the_o first_o institution_n of_o the_o sacrament_n it_o be_v say_v first_o that_o he_o take_v the_o bread_n into_o his_o bless_a hand_n to_o show_v unto_o we_o that_o the_o bread_n be_v now_o set_v apart_o from_o a_o common_a use_n to_o a_o holy_a and_o religious_a use_n wine_n 1_o he_o take_v the_o bread_n and_o wine_n to_o be_v the_o sacrament_n of_o christ_n body_n and_o so_o the_o wine_n of_o his_o blood_n v._o 23._o they_o 2._o he_o bless_v they_o second_o he_o bless_v they_o as_o christ_n do_v open_v the_o institution_n of_o this_o sacrament_n among_o his_o disciple_n 24._o v._o 24._o with_o the_o nature_n and_o quality_n of_o the_o same_o to_o what_o end_n and_o purpose_n it_o be_v ordain_v he_o teach_v they_o likewise_o the_o right_n and_o holy_a use_n of_o it_o by_o blessing_n it_o by_o prayer_n and_o thanksgiving_n to_o his_o father_n for_o these_o be_v essential_a part_n of_o the_o sacrament_n the_o open_n of_o the_o institution_n by_o the_o ministry_n of_o the_o word_n prayer_n to_o the_o blessing_n of_o the_o element_n direction_n in_o the_o use_n of_o this_o holy_a ordinance_n and_o thanksgiving_n unto_o god_n wine_n 3._o he_o break_v the_o bread_n &_o pour_v out_o the_o wine_n three_o after_o he_o have_v thus_o consecrate_v the_o element_n and_o bless_v they_o and_o set_v they_o apart_o for_o this_o holy_a use_n he_o break_v the_o bread_n and_o pour_v out_o the_o wine_n which_o according_o must_v be_v imitate_v of_o the_o minister_n of_o the_o word_n that_o so_o by_o the_o break_n of_o the_o bread_n and_o pour_v out_o the_o wine_n the_o people_n may_v be_v put_v in_o mind_n of_o the_o break_n of_o the_o body_n and_o pour_v out_o of_o the_o blood_n of_o christ_n four_o christ_n deliver_v it_o unto_o the_o disciple_n say_v they_o 4_o he_o give_v they_o take_v eat_v etc._n etc._n show_v that_o as_o the_o communicant_a do_v take_v the_o bread_n and_o wine_n with_o his_o bodily_a hand_n so_o he_o must_v reach_v out_o faith_n the_o hand_n of_o the_o soul_n and_o lie_v hold_v on_o christ_n and_o so_o spiritual_o eat_v his_o flesh_n and_o drink_v his_o blood_n apply_v the_o merit_n of_o his_o death_n and_o passion_n unto_o his_o own_o soul_n in_o particular_a five_o and_o last_o death_n 5_o he_o show_v the_o end_n of_o all_o viz._n to_o show_v forth_o his_o death_n christ_n lay_v down_o the_o end_n likewise_o why_o this_o bless_a sacrament_n of_o his_o be_v ordain_v namely_o to_o show_v forth_o his_o death_n and_o to_o keep_v in_o remembrance_n that_o his_o bitter_a passion_n unto_o the_o end_n of_o the_o world_n that_o so_o often_o as_o we_o come_v to_o this_o sacrament_n we_o shall_v fresh_o call_v to_o mind_v the_o bitter_a death_n &_o passion_n of_o our_o lord_n jesus_n christ_n what_o &_o how_o cruel_a torture_n &_o torment_n he_o suffer_v for_o our_o sake_n that_o so_o we_o may_v be_v bring_v to_o the_o true_a sight_n of_o our_o sin_n which_o in_o no_o one_o thing_n more_o can_v appear_v then_o in_o the_o suffering_n of_o christ_n which_o be_v indeed_o the_o very_a nail_n and_o spear_n that_o put_v he_o to_o death_n and_o may_v be_v bring_v to_o be_v more_o thankful_a for_o so_o great_a a_o work_n of_o mercy_n show_v unto_o poor_a sinner_n these_o thing_n touch_v the_o institution_n itself_o of_o this_o holy_a sacrament_n the_o apostle_n have_v handle_v in_o the_o former_a part_n of_o this_o chapter_n now_o the_o apostle_n have_v set_v down_o the_o true_a institution_n of_o the_o lord_n supper_n scripture_n the_o occasion_n of_o this_o scripture_n and_o also_o the_o end_n of_o it_o he_o do_v here_o labour_n to_o prepare_v the_o corinthian_n and_o in_o they_o all_o christian_n to_o the_o right_a use_n of_o this_o holy_a sacrament_n and_o teach_v that_o as_o the_o benefit_n be_v wonderful_a great_a if_o they_o come_v to_o this_o holy_a ordinance_n in_o a_o holy_a manner_n prepare_v as_o they_o ought_v to_o be_v as_o meet_v guest_n for_o so_o holy_a a_o banquet_n so_o be_v the_o danger_n great_a if_o we_o come_v to_o the_o same_o unworthy_o and_o unprepared_a such_o shall_v be_v so_o far_o from_o receive_v a_o blessing_n as_o that_o rather_o they_o shall_v provoke_v the_o lord_n to_o plague_v they_o with_o some_o heavy_a judgement_n or_o punishment_n temporal_a here_o to_o bring_v they_o to_o the_o sight_n of_o their_o sin_n and_o to_o true_a repentance_n for_o the_o same_o if_o not_o then_o with_o eternal_a condemnation_n in_o the_o life_n to_o come_v and_o therefore_o our_o bless_a apostle_n here_o be_v the_o more_o earnest_a in_o this_o point_n to_o persuade_v all_o christian_n to_o take_v heed_n how_o they_o come_v to_o so_o holy_a a_o ordinance_n this_o text_n consist_v of_o two_o part_n divide_v the_o text_n divide_v first_o a_o precept_n or_o commandment_n let_v every_o man_n therefore_o examine_v himself_o v._o 28._o second_o a_o reason_n to_o enforce_v the_o duty_n v._o 29._o for_o he_o that_o eat_v and_o drink_v unworthy_o
have_v wrong_v and_o injure_v we_o then_o our_o estate_n be_v most_o woeful_a and_o miserable_a thou_o may_v eat_v panis_fw-la domini_fw-la but_o not_o panem_fw-la dominum_fw-la as_o one_o say_v thou_o may_v get_v part_n of_o the_o bread_n of_o the_o lord_n but_o not_o that_o bread_n the_o lord_n thou_o may_v get_v it_o into_o thy_o mouth_n but_o not_o into_o thy_o heart_n and_o which_o shall_v be_v so_o far_o from_o turn_v to_o thy_o good_a and_o comfort_n as_o that_o it_o shall_v rather_o add_v unto_o thy_o sin_n and_o bring_v upon_o thy_o own_o head_n the_o great_a damnation_n knowledge_n 1._o knowledge_n the_o first_o interrogatory_n in_o this_o our_o examination_n be_v whether_o we_o have_v that_o true_a and_o save_a knowledge_n of_o god_n and_o of_o christ_n without_o which_o there_o can_v be_v no_o true_a faith_n and_o so_o consequent_o no_o salvation_n it_o be_v knowledge_n that_o be_v the_o ground_n of_o all_o grace_n and_o obedience_n unto_o which_o eternal_a life_n be_v promise_v or_o which_o be_v the_o mean_n to_o bring_v we_o to_o eternal_a life_n as_o our_o saviour_n witness_v say_v this_o be_v life_n eternal_a to_o know_v thou_o to_o be_v the_o true_a god_n and_o who_o thou_o have_v send_v jesus_n christ_n salvation_n what_o thing_n be_v absolute_a necessary_a to_o be_v know_v to_o salvation_n we_o must_v be_v careful_a at_o the_o least_o to_o attain_v to_o the_o principle_n of_o religion_n as_o they_o be_v lay_v down_o in_o the_o word_n that_o be_v to_o know_v that_o there_o be_v but_o only_o one_o god_n creator_n of_o heaven_n &_o earth_n distinguish_v into_o three_o person_n father_n son_n and_o holy_a ghost_n we_o must_v know_v that_o as_o god_n create_v man_n after_o his_o own_o image_n at_o the_o first_o 53.5_o gen._n 1.26_o gen_n 2.17_o esay_n 53.5_o in_o holiness_n and_o righteousness_n so_o by_o his_o wilful_a rebellion_n and_o transgression_n he_o plunge_v himself_o into_o all_o misery_n and_o make_v himself_o guilty_a of_o eternal_a death_n and_o that_o there_o be_v no_o creature_n in_o heaven_n or_o earth_n that_o can_v reconcile_v god_n and_o man_n but_o only_o christ_n jesus_n and_o that_o he_o must_v take_v our_o nature_n upon_o he_o satisfy_v god_n justice_n for_o our_o sin_n by_o bear_v the_o punishment_n and_o fulfil_v of_o the_o law_n faith_n christ_n partake_v only_o by_o faith_n we_o must_v know_v again_o that_o there_o be_v no_o way_n to_o partake_v of_o christ_n but_o only_o by_o faith_n by_o faith_n we_o apply_v unto_o ourselves_o all_o the_o merit_n of_o his_o death_n and_o passion_n it_o be_v the_o hand_n of_o the_o soul_n by_o the_o which_o we_o come_v to_o lay_v hold_n on_o christ_n to_o our_o own_o salvation_n and_o as_o we_o must_v be_v furnish_v in_o some_o good_a measure_n with_o the_o knowledge_n of_o the_o word_n in_o general_a sacrament_n what_o be_v to_o be_v know_v touch_v this_o sacrament_n touch_v god_n and_o man_n so_o in_o particular_a consern_v this_o doctrine_n of_o the_o sacrament_n of_o the_o lord_n supper_n we_o must_v be_v inâ—t_o act_v in_o the_o true_a use_n of_o it_o who_o do_v institute_v and_o appoint_v it_o namely_o the_o lord_n jesus_n wherefore_o for_o to_o be_v the_o spiritual_a â—oode_n and_o comfort_n of_o our_o soul_n that_o it_o may_v be_v a_o special_a mean_n to_o support_v and_o strengthen_v our_o faith_n and_o to_o keep_v in_o our_o mind_n a_o perfect_a memory_n of_o the_o death_n and_o passion_n of_o christ_n and_o â—n_o what_o a_o holy_a and_o reverend_a man_n â—er_o we_o ought_v to_o come_v unto_o it_o the_o knowledge_n of_o these_o thing_n â—s_n absolute_a necessary_a to_o salvation_n and_o without_o the_o which_o we_o can_v believe_v pray_v a_o right_n worship_n god_n sincere_o hear_v the_o word_n profitable_o or_o receive_v the_o sacrament_n worthy_o nay_o which_o be_v more_o ignorance_n the_o danger_n of_o ignorance_n such_o ignorance_n be_v the_o forerunner_n of_o destruction_n &_o a_o evident_a sign_n that_o the_o lord_n have_v pass_v by_o such_o a_o soul_n and_o have_v reserve_v it_o as_o a_o vessel_n of_o wrath_n to_o destruction_n and_o this_o be_v plain_o prove_v out_o of_o sundry_a place_n of_o the_o scripture_n as_o 4.6_o hos_fw-la 4.6_o my_o people_n perish_v for_o want_n of_o knowledge_n so_o again_o paul_n say_v that_o if_o the_o gospel_n be_v hide_v 4.3.4_o 2._o cor._n 4.3.4_o it_o be_v hide_v to_o those_o that_o perish_v who_o the_o god_n of_o this_o world_n have_v blind_v their_o mind_n oh_o fearful_a judgement_n of_o god_n able_a to_o make_v a_o stony_a heart_n to_o rend_v in_o sunder_o note_n note_n if_o man_n do_v due_o consider_v it_o what_o be_v the_o woeful_a estate_n and_o condition_n of_o man_n that_o live_v in_o ignorance_n it_o be_v a_o manifest_a sign_n that_o such_o shall_v peâ—ish_v for_o if_o the_o gospel_n 〈◊〉_d hide_v it_o be_v hide_v to_o such_o as_o perish_v so_o gain_v the_o same_o apostle_n say_v in_o â—nother_n place_n 1.8_o 2._o thes_n 1.8_o that_o the_o lord_n jesus_n all_o show_n himself_o from_o heaven_n â—ith_v his_o mighty_a angel_n inflame_a â—e_n render_v vengeance_n to_o they_o that_o â—ow_o not_o god_n and_o obey_v not_o the_o gospel_n of_o christ_n and_o again_o 3.10_o heb._n 3.10_o the_o â—ord_n be_v grieve_v with_o that_o generation_n and_o say_v it_o be_v a_o people_n that_o do_v â—re_n in_o their_o heart_n for_o they_o have_v not_o â—owne_n my_o way_n 59.10_o psa_fw-la 59.10_o by_o all_o which_o â—aces_n of_o scripture_n it_o be_v most_o â—eare_z and_o plain_a that_o he_o that_o â—ueth_v in_o the_o estate_n of_o ignorance_n â—nd_n die_v without_o knowledge_n cannot_v be_v save_v second_o daily_o it_o be_v necessary_a to_o increase_v in_o knowledge_n daily_o as_o we_o must_v try_v and_o examine_v ourselves_o whether_o we_o â—ave_n this_o true_a save_a knowledge_n â—f_n god_n and_o of_o christ_n in_o some_o â—easure_n in_o us._n so_o must_v we_o try_v â—nd_n examine_v our_o heart_n how_o we_o grow_v and_o increase_v in_o the_o same_o knowledge_n for_o the_o child_n of_o god_n be_v like_o a_o tree_n plant_v by_o the_o river_n of_o water_n that_o do_v ever_o bring_v forth_o fruit_n and_o grow_v and_o it_o be_v impossible_a that_o such_o a_o one_o shall_v stand_v at_o a_o stay_n in_o religion_n if_o we_o grow_v not_o forward_o we_o shall_v draw_v backward_o and_o indeed_o it_o be_v a_o dangrous_a sign_n of_o the_o want_n of_o grace_n when_o man_n stand_v at_o a_o stay_n in_o religion_n to_o be_v as_o ignorant_a and_o blind_a in_o heavenly_a matter_n this_o year_n as_o they_o be_v the_o last_o year_n yea_o many_o year_n ago_o this_o be_v a_o mark_n of_o god_n curse_n that_o unless_o at_o the_o last_o such_o a_o one_o be_v call_v home_o and_o pluck_v as_o a_o brand_n out_o of_o the_o fire_n he_o must_v needs_o perish_v eternal_o 2.2_o 1._o pet._n 2.2_o the_o apostle_n peter_n bid_v we_o grow_v by_o the_o milk_n of_o the_o word_n we_o must_v then_o be_v careful_a to_o see_v â—hat_n by_o all_o holy_a help_n and_o mean_n such_o as_o be_v the_o word_n sacrament_n prayer_n meditation_n â—eading_v &c_n &c_n we_o may_v find_v our_o knowledge_n to_o increase_v and_o that_o we_o grow_v daily_o in_o grace_n and_o in_o the_o knowledge_n of_o our_o lord_n jesus_n christ_n use_v 1_o this_o be_v so_o that_o knowledge_n â—â—_o so_o necessary_a this_o may_v serve_v to_o condemn_v that_o curse_a and_o damnable_a doctrine_n of_o the_o church_n of_o â—ome_o who_o teach_v that_o ignorance_n be_v â—he_n mother_n of_o devotion_n and_o the_o â—ore_o ignorant_a the_o more_o deâ—ote_n and_o religious_a but_o our_o saviour_n christ_n which_o be_v the_o chief_a doctor_n of_o his_o church_n he_o teachâ—th_v that_o ignorance_n be_v the_o mother_n of_o sin_n rebellion_n and_o damnation_n and_o in_o every_o place_n the_o word_n of_o god_n show_v the_o danger_n of_o this_o â—â—nne_n but_o no_o marvel_n though_o they_o plead_v for_o ignorance_n as_o a_o main_a pillar_n of_o popish_a religion_n for_o so_o be_v man_n keep_v from_o discover_v their_o fithy_a abomination_n for_o if_o man_n be_v not_o extreme_a ignorant_a in_o the_o matter_n of_o god_n &_o his_o word_n how_o can_v they_o be_v abuse_v aâ—_n they_o be_v this_o day_n among_o they_o use_v 2_o second_o this_o show_v the_o fearful_a estate_n of_o those_o that_o live_v in_o ignorance_n without_o the_o knowledge_n of_o god_n and_o his_o word_n these_o man_n must_v needs_o live_v in_o all_o sin_n and_o wickedness_n and_o so_o bring_v upon_o their_o own_o head_n swift_o damnation_n for_o such_o can_v buâ—_n sin_n in_o all_o thing_n they_o put_v their_o hand_n unto_o 14.23_o rom._n 14.23_o for_o whatsoever_o be_v noâ—_n of_o faith_n be_v sin_n and_o no_o knowledge_n no_o faith_n for_o how_o can_v a_o man_n believe_v that_o he_o be_v ignorant_a of_o so_o that_o
eat_v drink_n 2._o the_o qualification_n of_o the_o person_n employ_v in_o this_o word_n so._n 3._o what_o he_o must_v eat_v and_o drink_v this_o bread_n of_o this_o cup._n and_o first_o for_o the_o duty_n itself_o as_o before_o he_o be_v enjoin_v to_o examine_v himself_o so_o here_o by_o no_o â—esse_o straight_o a_o injunction_n to_o eat_v and_o to_o drink_v the_o doctrine_n be_v doct._n 1_o that_o it_o be_v not_o leave_v to_o our_o choice_n indifferent_a to_o receive_v thâ—s_a sacrament_n be_v not_o a_o thing_n indifferent_a whether_o we_o will_v come_v to_o â—his_n sacrament_n or_o not_o to_o receive_v â—t_a or_o not_o to_o receive_v it_o but_o it_o be_v the_o will_n of_o god_n and_o his_o commandment_n that_o we_o shall_v come_v unto_o it_o as_o often_o as_o convenient_o we_o may_v and_o so_o let_v he_o eat_v etc._n etc._n this_o be_v not_o a_o bare_a permission_n but_o rather_o a_o precept_n and_o bind_v all_o unto_o obedience_n thereunto_o and_o therefore_o as_o it_o be_v our_o duty_n to_o hear_v the_o worde_n to_o pray_v to_o sanctify_v the_o lord_n sabboth_n etc._n etc._n because_o the_o lord_n have_v so_o command_v even_o so_o have_v the_o lord_n command_v we_o this_o duty_n likewise_o to_o come_v and_o partake_v of_o this_o holy_a sacrament_n and_o the_o necessity_n of_o this_o will_v appear_v if_o we_o do_v but_o consider_v how_o straight_o the_o lord_n enjoin_v the_o people_n of_o the_o jew_n the_o observation_n of_o the_o type_n of_o both_o the_o sacrament_n such_o as_o be_v circumcision_n under_o the_o law_n when_o the_o lord_n command_v the_o uncircumcised_a manchild_n that_o be_v not_o circumcise_v according_a to_o the_o ordinance_n of_o the_o lord_n to_o be_v cut_v off_o from_o his_o people_n 9.13_o gen._n 17.1_o exo._n 3.24.5_o num._n 9.13_o as_o one_o that_o have_v break_v the_o covenant_n and_o so_o for_o the_o passeover_n he_o that_o do_v not_o keep_v it_o solemn_o according_a to_o the_o law_n be_v to_o be_v cut_v off_o from_o god_n people_n 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of_o our_o covenant_n â—nd_n serve_v to_o be_v a_o seal_n of_o the_o â—ame_n between_o god_n and_o we_o 17.1_o gen._n 17.1_o that_o â—e_n will_v be_v our_o god_n 43.25_o esay_n 43.25_o and_o we_o will_v become_v his_o people_n by_o the_o which_o â—s_v by_o a_o most_o sure_a and_o certain_a â—ledge_n give_v on_o god_n part_n 31.31_o jer._n 31.31_o and_o â—eceived_v on_o we_o 8.8_o zach._n 8.8_o god_n of_o his_o â—reat_a mercy_n do_v as_o it_o be_v â—â—nd_v himself_o to_o we_o by_o a_o everlastâ—g_a decree_n to_o be_v our_o god_n and_o â—ee_n again_o bind_v ourselves_o unâ—â—_n he_o to_o remain_v his_o people_n â—nd_v to_o keep_v a_o constant_a course_n of_o obedience_n before_o he_o use_v 1_o and_o sure_o this_o condemn_v those_o as_o do_v witting_o and_o wilful_o abstain_v from_o the_o lord_n supper_n reprofe_n for_o reprofe_n as_o many_o do_v offend_v in_o come_v unworthy_o and_o unprepared_a so_o many_o offend_v in_o come_v not_o at_o all_o when_o occasion_n &_o opportunity_n be_v offer_v unto_o they_o to_o come_v do_v not_o the_o practice_n of_o such_o man_n bewray_v that_o they_o do_v light_o esteem_v of_o god_n ordinance_n simile_n simile_n if_o the_o king_n or_o some_o other_o great_a parsonage_n shall_v have_v grant_v unto_o a_o man_n the_o lease_n of_o some_o goodly_a manor_n upon_o very_o reasonable_a condition_n and_o appoint_v a_o day_n to_o seal_v the_o write_n who_o will_v not_o give_v attendance_n or_o rather_o what_o great_a ingratitude_n be_v it_o for_o a_o man_n not_o to_o come_v at_o the_o time_n appoint_v but_o wilful_o to_o refuse_v and_o contemn_v 〈◊〉_d friendly_a a_o offer_n oh_o belove_a â—he_v lord_n of_o heaven_n and_o earth_n he_o â—ath_v promise_v to_o give_v unto_o we_o christ_n and_o with_o he_o all_o thing_n 8.32_o rom._n 8.32_o heaâ—en_o eternal_a life_n and_o the_o salvation_n of_o our_o soul_n the_o very_a day_n â—nd_v time_n of_o the_o administration_n â—f_n this_o sacrament_n of_o the_o lord_n â—upper_n what_o be_v it_o but_o the_o seaâ—ng_a day_n wherein_o the_o lord_n offer_v â—o_o confirm_v his_o grant_n unto_o we_o â—nd_v to_o establish_v that_o his_o covenant_n â—hat_n ingratitude_n than_o shall_v we_o â—e_v guilty_a off_o if_o we_o neglect_v so_o â—reat_a salvation_n and_o sure_o this_o sin_n of_o wilâ—ll_n refuse_v or_o abstain_v from_o â—e_a lord_n table_n be_v not_o all_o one_o â—ut_v it_o have_v many_o other_o sin_n attend_v upon_o it_o and_o accompany_v it_o first_o such_o man_n as_o do_v wilful_o abstain_v and_o absent_v themselves_o do_v contemn_v and_o despise_v the_o commandment_n of_o christ_n himself_o supper_n what_o sin_n they_o be_v guilty_a of_o that_o neglect_n to_o tome_n to_o the_o lord_n supper_n who_o have_v command_v all_o to_o do_v this_o to_o examine_v to_o take_v and_o tâ—_n eat_v now_o to_o rebel_v against_o god_n &_o christ_n be_v no_o small_a sin_n since_o herein_o they_o can_v but_o declare_v what_o a_o light_a esteem_n they_o hauâ—_n of_o the_o covenant_n god_n have_v 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great_a meag_a of_o grace_n and_o assurance_n of_o â—r_n salvation_n that_o we_o stand_v in_o â—ede_o daily_o of_o the_o word_n and_o sacrament_n as_o to_o beget_v so_o to_o conâ—me_v and_o strengthen_v we_o in_o the_o â—ce_n receive_v and_o therefore_o 〈◊〉_d neglect_v the_o same_o when_o the_o â—rd_n do_v offer_v it_o unto_o we_o do_v manifest_o declare_v great_a ingratiâ—e_n against_o god_n four_o such_o be_v guilty_a of_o 〈◊〉_d contempt_n of_o the_o price_n of_o their_o redemption_n even_o the_o most_o precious_a body_n and_o blood_n of_o christ_n which_o be_v offer_v in_o this_o sacrament_n unto_o every_o true_a believer_n 6._o mat._n 26.2_o 28_o 6._o this_o be_v my_o body_n which_o be_v giveâ—_n for_o you_o &c_n &c_n and_o the_o very_a food_n of_o their_o soul_n 6.55_o joh._n 6.55_o man_n so_o loath_a &_o so_o light_o regard_v five_o such_o man_n
unworthy_o eate_v and_o drink_v judgement_n unto_o themselves_o let_v we_o do_v as_o the_o disciple_n do_v say_v good_a lord_n be_v it_o â—l_v i_o have_v now_o partake_v of_o this_o sacrament_n as_o i_o have_v often_o do_v hereto-fore_a be_v not_o that_o all_o may_v wicked_a man_n and_o hypocrite_n do_v the_o same_o and_o such_o as_o shall_v everlasting_o perish_v in_o the_o end_n it_o beâ—oves_v i_o to_o look_v unto_o it_o that_o i_o go_v beyond_o such_o in_o the_o performance_n of_o this_o duty_n lest_o i_o â—eape_v their_o reward_n one_o day_n oh_o his_o godly_a fear_n and_o care_n ought_v â—o_o be_v in_o all_o the_o child_n of_o god_n â—hen_o they_o come_v to_o be_v exercise_v â—bout_o this_o duty_n that_o so_o they_o may_v â—ot_n perform_v the_o same_o formal_o as_o wicked_a man_n do_v but_o in_o a_o holy_a and_o sanctify_a manner_n in_o faith_n repentance_n and_o obedience_n that_o so_o the_o same_o may_v be_v accepable_a unto_o god_n eat_v and_o drink_v his_o own_o damnation_n doct._n 5_o we_o may_v yet_o further_o take_v notice_n of_o the_o miserable_a estate_n oâ—_n wicked_a man_n unworthy_a communicant_n even_o while_o they_o be_v perform_v of_o this_o duty_n of_o receive_v of_o the_o lord_n supper_n a_o duty_n in_o itself_o commendable_a they_o sin_v grevious_o and_o hasteâ—_n their_o own_o judgement_n condemnation_n there_o be_v no_o ordinance_n of_o god_n so_o holy_a but_o wicked_a man_n abuse_v it_o to_o their_o own_o condemnation_n yet_o herein_o fill_v up_o the_o measure_n of_o their_o sinneâ—_n and_o hasten_v their_o final_a condemnation_n the_o doctrine_n be_v there_o be_v no_o ordinance_n oâ—_n god_n so_o holy_a but_o wicked_a meâ—_n may_v abuse_v it_o to_o their_o own_o condemnation_n as_o this_o sacrament_n of_o the_o lord_n supper_n be_v a_o heavenly_a banquet_n unto_o the_o hungry_a and_o thirsty_a soul_n that_o groan_v under_o the_o burden_n of_o sin_n and_o desire_n to_o be_v ease_v &_o refresh_v so_o wicked_a man_n instead_o of_o receive_v any_o spiriturall_a food_n they_o receive_v except_o the_o special_a mercy_n of_o god_n prevent_v they_o that_o which_o will_v be_v the_o bane_n and_o poison_n of_o their_o soul_n 4._o gen._n 4._o cain_n sin_v not_o only_o â—n_v slay_v his_o innocent_a brother_n â—ut_v in_o offer_v his_o sacrifice_n this_o â—_o clear_a by_z the_o indictment_n which_o christ_n bring_v against_o the_o old_a â—orld_n they_o eat_v and_o drink_v 24.38_o mat._n 24.38_o marâ—ed_v and_o be_v give_v in_o marriage_n â—ll_z which_o be_v thing_n lawful_a in_o â—emselues_n yet_o become_v sin_n â—nto_o they_o that_o live_v in_o that_o â—me_n and_o tend_v to_o hasten_v their_o destruction_n for_o they_o only_o mind_v their_o pleasure_n therein_o theiâ—_n heart_n be_v set_v upon_o carnal_a lust_n they_o give_v themselves_o whole_o to_o satisfy_v their_o sinful_a desire_n and_o so_o fall_v upon_o those_o thing_n good_a in_o themselves_o without_o fear_n without_o prayer_n or_o thanks_n give_v unto_o god_n as_o if_o they_o werâ—_n no_o way_n behold_v unto_o the_o lorâ—_n for_o they_o and_o this_o be_v far_a clear_v by_o that_o of_o solomon_n he_o thaâ—_n turn_v away_o his_o ear_n from_o hear_v ring_n the_o law_n 28.9_o pro._n 28.9_o even_o his_o prayer_n shaâ—_n be_v abomination_n the_o meaning_n iâ—_n that_o the_o very_o best_a duty_n that_o wicked_a man_n can_v perform_v thaâ—_n live_v in_o sin_n and_o want_v faith_n thaâ—_n shall_v season_v all_o his_o action_n iâ—_n god_n worship_n and_o service_n aâ—_n not_o better_a than_o abomination_n unto_o the_o lord_n and_o the_o like_a iâ—_n allege_v by_o our_o bless_a saviour_n against_o those_o filthy_a sodomite_n thaâ—_n they_o buy_v they_o sell_v 17.28_o luk._n 17.28_o they_o planâ—ed_v they_o build_v thing_n in_o themselves_o lawful_a but_o now_o they_o become_v so_o many_o sin_n unto_o they_o inasmuch_o as_o they_o abuse_v they_o they_o buy_v and_o sell_v with_o coâ—etuous_a desire_n they_o build_v â—ot_n for_o necessity_n sake_n but_o to_o â—hewe_v their_o pride_n &_o vanity_n and_o thus_o it_o fare_v with_o wicked_a man_n in_o â—his_n sacrament_n they_o can_v but_o abuse_v it_o to_o their_o own_o perdition_n and_o the_o bread_n and_o wine_n which_o â—hey_n receive_v shall_v be_v so_o far_o from_o be_v unto_o they_o the_o body_n and_o blood_n of_o christ_n unto_o their_o salvation_n as_o it_o shall_v rather_o be_v as_o the_o â—op_n unto_o judas_n a_o mean_n in_o and_o â—y_a the_o which_o sathan_n shall_v enter_v into_o â—uch_n unto_o their_o condemnation_n the_o reason_n be_v clear_a first_o because_o wicked_a man_n be_v ignorant_a how_o to_o use_v the_o ordinance_n of_o god_n aright_o and_o stand_v upon_o the_o matter_n of_o they_o not_o regard_v the_o manner_n i_o shall_v not_o need_v to_o press_v this_o reason_n far_o in_o regard_n of_o the_o affinity_n iâ—_n have_v with_o the_o former_a doctrine_n reason_n 2_o second_o though_o some_o do_v know_v that_o the_o manner_n of_o godâ—_n service_n as_o the_o matter_n be_v to_o be_v regard_v yet_o their_o will_n be_v sâ—_n froward_a that_o they_o never_o sâ—_n themselves_o aright_o about_o the_o duâ—_n performance_n of_o any_o like_o thoâ—_n stubborn_a jew_n which_o say_v wâ—_n will_v not_o hear_v nor_o obey_v nay_o the_o walk_n on_o stubborne_o against_o the_o lord_n and_o against_o his_o word_n and_o notwithstanding_o their_o judgment_n be_v often_o convict_v &_o the_o themselves_o therein_o constrain_v to_o consent_v unto_o this_o truth_n yâ—_n their_o rebellious_a will_n not_o beinâ—_n sanctify_v lead_v they_o away_o from_o all_o obedience_n who_o condemnation_n do_v not_o sleep_v reason_n 3_o a_o three_o reason_n may_v be_v that_o of_o paul_n to_o titus_n where_o he_o do_v manifest_v this_o truth_n more_o clear_o when_o he_o say_v 1.15_o tit._n 1.15_o that_o to_o the_o pure_a â—â—e_v all_o thing_n pure_a but_o unto_o the_o wicked_a be_v nothing_o pure_a but_o even_o their_o mind_n and_o conscience_n be_v defile_v they_o be_v like_a unto_o a_o cold_a stomach_n that_o turn_v the_o best_a food_n into_o putrefaction_n and_o corruption_n the_o most_o holy_a thing_n of_o god_n be_v defile_v by_o such_o and_o turn_n in_o the_o end_n unto_o their_o utâ—er_n ruin_n and_o destruction_n use_v 1_o this_o serve_v in_o the_o first_o place_n â—o_z discover_v unto_o we_o the_o miserable_a state_n of_o wicked_a and_o ungodly_a â—en_n who_o sin_n increase_v day_o not_o only_o by_o their_o open_a and_o horrible_a crime_n that_o break_v out_o 〈◊〉_d their_o life_n to_o the_o great_a dishonour_n of_o god_n but_o even_o in_o thâ—_n performance_n of_o good_a duty_n their_o hear_n of_o the_o word_n theiâ—_n pray_v receive_v of_o the_o sacrament_n etc._n etc._n the_o lord_n make_v these_o thing_n turn_v to_o the_o ut_a ruin_n and_o destruction_n of_o wicked_a man_n oh_o then_o how_o do_v wicked_a man_n increase_v their_o sin_n daily_a and_o multiply_v their_o iniquity_n iâ—_n asmuch_o as_o their_o best_a duty_n arâ—_n sinful_a and_o call_v down_o judgement_n upon_o they_o and_o if_o to_o do_v gooâ—_n thing_n in_o a_o evil_a manner_n be_v sâ—_n farefull_a a_o sin_n what_o will_v one_o daâ—_n become_v of_o those_o that_o have_v donâ—_n evil_a thing_n in_o a_o worse_a manneâ—_n to_o be_v lay_v to_o their_o charge_n likewise_o let_v such_o consider_v this_o thinâ—_n well_o betimes_o before_o they_o be_v pâ—_n into_o the_o real_a possession_n of_o thâ—_n judgement_n which_o wait_v and_o attend_v upon_o they_o use_v 2_o and_o last_o of_o all_o let_v this_o serve_v for_o our_o instruction_n to_o teach_v we_o to_o fear_v and_o above_o all_o thing_n to_o look_v that_o we_o perform_v holy_a duty_n in_o a_o holy_a manner_n lest_o we_o incur_v the_o judgement_n that_o be_v here_o threaten_a for_o if_o when_o we_o have_v be_v at_o the_o lord_n table_n and_o have_v receive_v this_o sacrament_n unworthy_o we_o have_v but_o only_o lose_v so_o much_o labour_n this_o be_v too_o much_o that_o we_o shall_v so_o much_o dally_v with_o god_n in_o his_o ordinance_n but_o alas_o that_o be_v nothing_o to_o this_o to_o eat_v and_o drink_v to_o damnation_n if_o god_n shall_v punish_v we_o after_o this_o manner_n to_o turn_v the_o bread_n and_o wine_n that_o we_o receive_v in_o this_o sacrament_n unworthy_o â—nto_o a_o bodily_a poison_n will_v it_o not_o make_v we_o to_o fear_v and_o tremble_v â—ow_o we_o receive_v they_o be_v we_o â—o_o persuade_v that_o for_o want_v of_o a_o godly_a preparation_n it_o will_v be_v our_o last_o bread_n that_o ever_o we_o shall_v eat_v and_o will_v turn_v to_o the_o bane_n of_o our_o body_n oh_o my_o brethren_n the_o lord_n have_v threaten_v the_o unworthy_a receiver_n not_o with_o a_o bodily_a death_n for_o this_o sin_n of_o he_o but_o with_o a_o spiritual_a and_o eternal_a death_n even_o with_o the_o death_n both_o of_o body_n and_o soul_n for_o ever_o and_o shall_v not_o this_o move_v
singular_a benefit_n that_o come_v unto_o we_o by_o the_o same_o and_o thus_o much_o for_o the_o apostle_n reason_n in_o this_o 29._o verse_n to_o enforce_v his_o former_a duty_n of_o preparation_n ⸪_o let_v we_o pray_v the_o five_o sermon_n 1._o cor._n 11.30.31.32_o for_o this_o cause_n many_o be_v weak_a and_o sick_a among_o you_o and_o many_o sleep_n for_o if_o we_o will_v judge_v ourselves_o we_o shall_v not_o be_v judge_v but_o when_o we_o be_v judge_v we_o be_v chastened_a of_o the_o lord_n because_o we_o shall_v not_o be_v condemn_v with_o the_o world_n our_o holy_a and_o bless_a apostle_n saint_n paul_n have_v in_o the_o former_a part_n of_o this_o chapter_n coherence_n the_o coherence_n â—et_o down_o the_o true_a and_o holy_a manner_n of_o minister_a and_o receive_v the_o supper_n of_o the_o lord_n as_o â—_o direction_n for_o all_o good_a minister_n and_o people_n to_o follow_v do_v iâ—_n the_o seven_o and_o twentieth_o verse_n threaten_v the_o unworthy_a receiver_n that_o they_o be_v guilty_a of_o no_o lessâ—_n then_o high_a treason_n against_o thâ—_n blood_n of_o christ_n for_o profane_v and_o unworthy_a receive_n of_o thâ—_n same_o and_o verse_n 28._o he_o lay_v dowâ—_n a_o general_a rule_n to_o be_v observe_v oâ—_n all_o that_o will_v come_v worthy_o anâ—_n prepare_v as_o they_o ought_v let_v everâ—_n one_o therefore_o examine_v himself_o anâ—_n so_o let_v he_o eat_v 28._o verse_n 28._o etc._n etc._n first_o his_o knowledge_n whether_o it_o be_v sound_a anâ—_n sanctify_v 2._o his_o faith_n whether_o iâ—_n be_v firm_a or_o not_o 3._o his_o repentance_n whether_o he_o have_v a_o dislike_n of_o sin_n past_a a_o resolute_a purpoâ—â—_n and_o endeavour_n to_o avoid_v sin_n foâ—_n the_o time_n to_o come_v resolve_v to_o obey_v god_n in_o all_o thing_n 4._o whether_o he_o come_v in_o love_n and_o charity_n to_o man_n all_o which_o be_v absolute_a necessary_a in_o every_o true_a communicant_a that_o desire_n to_o receive_v this_o sacrament_n worthy_o verse_n 29._o the_o better_a to_o awake_v all_o careless_a and_o unreverent_a receiver_n of_o this_o holy_a sacrament_n the_o apostle_n come_v to_o show_v they_o the_o danger_n of_o the_o want_n of_o this_o preparation_n viz._n that_o such_o do_v not_o only_o loose_v their_o labour_n or_o the_o benefit_n which_o otherwise_o they_o may_v receive_v by_o the_o use_n of_o this_o sacrament_n but_o such_o do_v indeed_o provoke_v god_n heavy_a wrath_n and_o displeasure_n against_o they_o &_o hereby_o hasten_v and_o procure_v their_o own_o judgement_n because_o they_o discern_v not_o the_o lord_n body_n that_o be_v they_o put_v no_o difference_n between_o the_o bread_n and_o wine_n thus_o consecrate_v and_o set_v apart_o for_o such_o a_o holy_a use_n and_o ordinary_a bread_n and_o ordinary_a wine_n now_o in_o this_o 30._o verse_n the_o word_n of_o this_o text_n the_o apostle_n come_v oâ—_n prove_v that_o which_o he_o have_v seâ—_n down_o before_o viz._n that_o the_o unworthy_a receiver_n of_o the_o lordâ—_n supper_n draw_v down_o godâ—_n heavy_a wrath_n and_o vengeance_n by_o this_o mean_n upon_o he_o and_o this_o he_o do_v by_o bring_v in_o the_o church_n and_o people_n of_o god_n in_o corinth_n to_o witness_v this_o truth_n who_o for_o this_o very_a sin_n of_o unworthy_a receive_n of_o this_o sacrament_n be_v many_o of_o they_o strike_v some_o with_o one_o disease_n and_o some_o with_o another_o say_v for_o this_o cause_n many_o be_v sick_a and_o weak_a etc._n etc._n q.d._n you_o yourselves_o oh_o corinthian_n find_v this_o to_o be_v true_a that_o the_o unworthy_a receiver_n of_o this_o sacrament_n eat_v and_o drink_v his_o own_o judgement_n see_v that_o for_o this_o sin_n of_o you_o the_o judgement_n of_o god_n be_v upon_o you_o in_o punish_v many_o of_o you_o with_o faintness_n sickness_n yea_o and_o with_o death_n also_o all_o which_o judgement_n of_o god_n now_o rest_v upon_o you_o be_v so_o many_o witness_n of_o god_n displeasure_n against_o you_o for_o this_o sin_n this_o be_v the_o some_o of_o this_o verse_n doct._n 1_o wherein_o we_o be_v to_o observe_v how_o our_o apostle_n appli_v particular_o that_o which_o he_o have_v so_o general_o propound_v touch_v the_o abuse_n of_o this_o sacrament_n doctrine_n it_o be_v the_o minister_n duty_n to_o make_v particular_a application_n of_o their_o doctrine_n teach_v that_o it_o be_v the_o duty_n of_o every_o faithful_a minister_n of_o jesus_n christ_n to_o make_v particular_a application_n of_o those_o doctrine_n the_o which_o they_o deliver_v not_o to_o soothe_v the_o people_n in_o their_o sin_n but_o plain_o to_o set_v they_o before_o they_o and_o to_o show_v they_o the_o judgment_n of_o god_n that_o be_v upon_o they_o for_o the_o same_o and_o thus_o do_v nathan_n make_v a_o particular_a application_n of_o the_o parable_n of_o the_o sheep_n say_v to_o david_n 4.9_o 2._o sam_n 12.7_o i._n reg._n 21._o exo._n 9.13_o act._n 14.25_o mar._n 6.18_o joh._n 4.9_o thou_o be_v the_o man_n thus_o do_v elias_n reprove_v ahab_n moses_n pharaoh_n paul_n felix_n and_o john_n baptist_n herod_n etc._n etc._n yea_o thus_o do_v christ_n himself_o deal_v with_o the_o woman_n of_o samaria_n who_o do_v but_o dally_v with_o christ_n until_o he_o come_v to_o lay_v to_o her_o charge_n her_o particular_a sin_n that_o she_o be_v a_o wicked_a woman_n no_o better_a than_o a_o whore_n or_o harlot_n and_o then_o she_o be_v tame_v and_o begin_v to_o listen_v unto_o christ_n doctrine_n and_o there_o be_v great_a reason_n that_o the_o minister_n of_o god_n shall_v deal_v thus_o true_o and_o faithful_o with_o man_n soul_n for_o reason_n 1_o first_o it_o be_v god_n commandment_n that_o his_o minister_n shall_v deal_v so_o plain_o 33._o eze._n 33._o and_o faithful_o with_o the_o soul_n of_o man_n to_o lay_v open_a their_o sin_n and_o to_o acquaint_v they_o with_o the_o judgement_n to_o come_v and_o here-hence_o it_o be_v that_o the_o lord_n do_v give_v unto_o his_o servant_n in_o the_o ministry_n such_o name_n and_o title_n which_o serve_v to_o put_v they_o in_o mind_n of_o their_o duty_n herein_o â—3_n eze._n 3.1_o eze._n 34.1_o 1._o sam._n 9.9_o 2._o pet._n 1._o â—3_n as_o watchman_n shepherd_n seer_n remembrancer_n etc._n etc._n reason_n 2_o second_o because_o we_o know_v that_o conviction_n be_v the_o ready_a way_n to_o conversion_n and_o the_o judgement_n of_o man_n must_v first_o of_o all_o be_v convict_v to_o see_v its_o error_n before_o he_o can_v come_v to_o leave_v and_o forsake_v the_o same_o now_o then_o inasmuch_o as_o this_o be_v it_o where-unto_a all_o the_o labour_n of_o god_n servant_n in_o the_o ministry_n do_v tend_v to_o bring_v man_n to_o see_v their_o sin_n and_o to_o repent_v for_o the_o same_o this_o can_v they_o not_o more_o better_a effect_n then_o by_o the_o particular_a application_n of_o their_o doctrine_n bring_v down_o the_o same_o and_o apply_v it_o unto_o the_o conscience_n of_o the_o hearer_n use_v 1_o reprofe_n for_o reprofe_n and_o sure_o this_o do_v serve_v to_o show_v why_o so_o many_o that_o labour_n in_o the_o lord_n vineyard_n among_o we_o be_v so_o unprofitable_a and_o do_v so_o little_a good_a in_o their_o ministry_n the_o reason_n be_v plain_a they_o deliver_v general_a doctrine_n without_o their_o use_v they_o make_v not_o a_o true_a and_o particular_a application_n of_o the_o same_o unto_o the_o conscience_n oâ—_n their_o hearer_n and_o so_o it_o want_v the_o life_n of_o all_o application_n and_o fall_v to_o the_o ground_n man_n have_v noâ—_n their_o portion_n out_o of_o the_o same_o divide_v among_o they_o use_v 2_o second_o minister_n for_o instruction_n to_o minister_n this_o may_v serve_v to_o admonish_v all_o minister_n of_o the_o worde_n that_o as_o they_o desire_v to_o see_v some_o fruit_n of_o their_o labour_n the_o conversion_n of_o their_o hearer_n and_o those_o the_o lord_n have_v commit_v unto_o their_o charge_n so_o to_o behold_v paul_n practice_n here_o to_o deal_v faithful_o with_o man_n soul_n to_o rip_v up_o man_n conscience_n to_o smite_v home_o to_o press_v they_o with_o their_o sin_n and_o to_o say_v with_o nathan_n thou_o be_v the_o man_n for_o indeed_o such_o be_v the_o deceiptfulnesse_n of_o man_n nature_n that_o unless_o man_n be_v plain_o and_o faithful_o deal_v withal_o we_o may_v see_v that_o self-love_n will_v make_v man_n put_v off_o the_o most_o wholesome_a instruction_n unto_o other_o as_o if_o they_o do_v no_o whit_n concern_v themselves_o this_o be_v a_o good_a lesson_n for_o such_o and_o such_o a_o man_n i_o will_v they_o have_v hear_v it_o whereas_o indeed_o it_o concern_v none_o more_o than_o themselves_o paul_n prevent_v this_o among_o this_o people_n of_o corinth_n and_o tell_v they_o that_o many_o among_o they_o be_v weak_a etc._n etc._n oh_o that_o this_o duty_n be_v due_o regard_v of_o all_o in_o the_o ministry_n it_o can_v not_o be_v