of_o the_o remembrance_n of_o christ_n our_o spiritual_a nourishment_n and_o growth_n in_o grace_n the_o confirm_v of_o the_o covenant_n of_o grace_n the_o testify_a of_o our_o thankfulness_n to_o christ_n and_o the_o strengthen_n of_o our_o union_n to_o he_o and_o communion_n with_o he_o and_o with_o one_o another_o q._n 346._o wherein_o else_o a._n 3._o in_o use_v this_o ordinance_n according_a to_o christ_n institution_n in_o order_n to_o these_o end_n that_o be_v use_v the_o same_o element_n of_o bread_n and_o wine_n and_o the_o same_o word_n and_o action_n about_o they_o and_o to_o the_o same_o signification_n and_o end_n that_o christ_n use_v they_o for_o q._n 347._o wherein_o else_o a._n 4._o in_o holy_a meditation_n on_o the_o element_n word_n and_o action_n that_o be_v use_v in_o the_o celebration_n or_o administration_n of_o this_o holy_a ordinance_n and_o especial_o on_o christ_n himself_o who_o be_v signify_v and_o represent_v by_o they_o prov._n 23.1_o john_n 1.29_o q._n 348._o what_o good_a meditation_n may_v our_o soul_n raise_v from_o these_o a._n 1._o when_o we_o see_v bread_n and_o wine_n prepare_v for_o this_o ordinance_n we_o shall_v meditate_v on_o the_o resemblance_n that_o there_o be_v between_o they_o and_o the_o body_n and_o blood_n of_o christ_n signify_v by_o they_o q._n 349._o how_o do_v bread_n resemble_v the_o body_n of_o christ_n a._n in_o three_o thing_n especial_o 1._o as_o corn_n be_v prepare_v by_o grind_v mould_v and_o bake_v to_o make_v it_o bread_n for_o our_o body_n so_o christ_n be_v prepare_v by_o exquisite_a suffering_n to_o be_v bread_n for_o our_o soul_n isa_n 53.10_o q._n 350._o how_o else_o a._n as_o bread_n be_v the_o staff_n and_o strength_n of_o our_o natural_a life_n so_o be_v christ_n the_o staff_n and_o strength_n of_o our_o spiritual_a life_n psal_n â—05_n 16_o &_o 19.14_o q._n 351._o how_o else_o a._n 3._o as_o bread_n be_v but_o one_o body_n though_o it_o be_v make_v up_o of_o many_o grain_n so_o christ_n mystical_a that_o be_v the_o church_n be_v but_o one_o body_n though_o make_v up_o of_o many_o member_n 1_o cor._n 12.12_o q._n 352._o how_o do_v the_o wine_n resemble_v the_o blood_n of_o christ_n a._n in_o three_o thing_n especial_o 1._o as_o wine_n quench_v the_o thirst_n of_o the_o body_n so_o do_v the_o blood_n of_o christ_n quench_v the_o thirst_n of_o the_o soul_n john_n 6.35_o q._n 353._o how_o else_o a._n 2._o as_o wine_n be_v of_o a_o cheer_v nature_n make_v the_o heart_n glad_a so_o the_o blood_n of_o christ_n apply_v by_o faith_n cheer_v and_o make_v glad_a the_o soul_n of_o mournful_a sinner_n psal_n 104.15_o q._n 354._o what_o else_o a._n 3._o as_o wine_n be_v of_o a_o purge_n and_o cleanse_v quality_n so_o the_o blood_n of_o christ_n do_v meritorious_o purge_v and_o cleanse_v we_o from_o sin_n heb._n 9.13_o 14._o 1_o john_n 1.7_o q._n 355._o what_o other_o meditation_n may_v we_o raise_v from_o this_o ordinance_n a._n when_o we_o see_v the_o bread_n and_o wine_n bless_v sanctify_a or_o set_v apart_o from_o a_o common_a to_o a_o holy_a use_n by_o the_o minister_n pronounce_v the_o word_n of_o institution_n and_o prayer_n we_o shall_v meditate_v on_o god_n the_o father_n his_o sanctify_a and_o set_v apart_o his_o son_n the_o lord_n jesus_n christ_n from_o all_o eternity_n to_o be_v our_o redeemer_n isa_n 42.1_o q._n 356._o what_o other_o meditation_n a._n when_o we_o see_v the_o bread_n break_v we_o shall_v meditate_v on_o the_o break_v of_o christ_n sacred_a body_n on_o the_o cross_n and_o all_o the_o suffering_n pain_n and_o torment_n which_o he_o endure_v both_o in_o soul_n and_o body_n for_o our_o sake_n on_o the_o heinous_a nature_n of_o our_o sin_n that_o can_v not_o be_v do_v away_o but_o by_o the_o shed_n of_o christ_n blood_n and_o the_o impartial_a justice_n of_o god_n the_o father_n in_o punish_v his_o only_a beget_v son_n when_o he_o stand_v as_o our_o surety_n q_o 357._o what_o other_o meditation_n a._n when_o we_o see_v the_o minister_n offer_v and_o give_v bread_n and_o wine_n to_o we_o we_o shall_v meditate_v on_o the_o infinite_a love_n of_o god_n the_o father_n in_o give_v christ_n and_o of_o christ_n in_o give_v himself_o to_o be_v a_o sacrifice_n for_o we_o and_o of_o the_o spirit_n in_o reveal_v and_o apply_v christ_n to_o we_o q._n 258._o what_o other_o meditation_n a._n when_o we_o receive_v the_o bread_n and_o wine_n from_o the_o hand_n of_o the_o minister_n with_o the_o hand_n of_o our_o body_n and_o eat_v and_o drink_v they_o with_o our_o mouth_n we_o shall_v meditate_v on_o the_o spiritual_a receive_v of_o the_o body_n and_o blood_n of_o christ_n and_o feed_v on_o he_o by_o faith_n in_o our_o soul_n q._n 359._o what_o other_o meditation_n a._n we_o shall_v meditate_v on_o the_o precious_a benefit_n that_o redound_v to_o true_a believer_n by_o a_o right_a receive_n of_o christ_n in_o this_o holy_a ordinance_n which_o be_v redemption_n from_o all_o enemy_n and_o evil_n reconciliation_n to_o god_n pardon_v of_o sin_n justification_n adoption_n sanctification_n victory_n over_o our_o soul_n adversary_n increase_v of_o grace_n and_o a_o title_n to_o glory_n q._n 360._o wherein_o else_o do_v this_o gracious_a disposition_n of_o soul_n consist_v a._n 5._o in_o a_o lively_a act_n or_o exercise_v of_o save_a grace_n and_o use_v our_o bodily_a sense_n of_o see_v touch_v and_o taste_v to_o help_v our_o spiritual_a sense_n and_o grace_n in_o their_o act_n john_n 20.27_o q._n 361._o what_o grace_n shall_v we_o exercise_v in_o partake_v of_o this_o ordinance_n a._n we_o shall_v especial_o exercise_v these_o four_o faith_n repentance_n love_n and_o joy_n q._n 362._o how_o be_v faith_n to_o be_v exercise_v in_o it_o a._n faith_n shall_v be_v exercise_v as_o the_o eye_n of_o the_o soul_n to_o discern_v christ_n in_o this_o ordinance_n as_o the_o hand_n of_o the_o soul_n to_o receive_v he_o and_o as_o the_o mouth_n of_o the_o soul_n to_o feed_v upon_o he_o or_o apply_v he_o with_o all_o his_o benefit_n to_o each_o believer_n in_o particular_a job_n 20.28_o gal._n 2.20_o q._n 363._o how_o be_v repentance_n to_o be_v exercise_v a._n repentance_n shall_v then_o be_v exercise_v in_o remember_v our_o sin_n confess_v they_o with_o shame_n and_o sorrow_n hate_v of_o they_o judge_v and_o condemn_v ourselves_o for_o they_o and_o turn_v from_o they_o unto_o god_n in_o christ_n isa_n 53.4_o 5.6_o zech._n 12.10_o 11._o q._n 364._o how_o be_v love_n to_o god_n then_o to_o be_v exercise_v a._n love_n to_o god_n both_o father_n son_n and_o spirit_n shall_v then_o be_v exercise_v by_o the_o fervent_a out_o go_n of_o the_o soul_n to_o god_n and_o to_o each_o person_n in_o the_o god_n head_n and_o by_o the_o firm_a cleave_v of_o the_o soul_n to_o he_o as_o to_o the_o chief_a good_a and_o our_o all-sufficient_a portion_n psal_n 63.8_o act_n 11.23_o q._n 365._o how_o be_v love_n to_o other_o christian_n then_o to_o be_v exercise_v a._n love_n to_o other_o christian_n shall_v then_o be_v exercise_v by_o our_o cleave_v to_o they_o in_o heart_n as_o to_o our_o brethren_n by_o pray_v with_o and_o for_o they_o by_o forgive_a their_o trespass_n against_o we_o and_o by_o a_o readiness_n to_o give_v to_o those_o that_o want_v according_a to_o our_o ability_n and_o their_o necessity_n heb._n 13.1_o 2_o 3._o 1_o pet._n 2.17_o eph._n 4.32_o q._n 366._o how_o be_v joy_n then_o to_o be_v exercise_v a._n joy_n be_v then_o to_o be_v exercise_v in_o the_o soul_n be_v be_v cheer_v revive_v and_o lift_v up_o in_o the_o believe_a apprehension_n or_o assurance_n of_o its_o interest_n in_o god_n as_o his_o own_o god_n in_o christ_n and_o covenant_n and_o so_o in_o all_o the_o blessing_n promise_v in_o the_o covenant_n of_o grace_n of_o which_o this_o ordinance_n be_v a_o sign_n and_o seal_v psal_n 16.5_o phil._n 4.4_o 1_o pet._n 1.8_o rom._n 5.2_o q._n 367._o how_o be_v this_o ordinance_n to_o be_v elose_v up_o a._n it_o be_v to_o be_v close_v up_o in_o sing_v some_o spiritual_a hymn_n to_o the_o praise_n of_o god_n our_o creator_n redeemer_n and_o sanctifier_n matth._n 26.30_o mark_v 14.26_o of_o our_o duty_n after_o partake_v q._n 368._o what_o be_v require_v of_o we_o after_o partake_v of_o tho_o lord_n supper_n a._n two_o sort_n of_o duty_n some_o more_o public_a and_o other_o more_o private_a q._n 369._o what_o be_v the_o public_a duty_n a._n such_o as_o these_o 1._o a_o solemn_a and_o hearty_a thanksgiving_n to_o god_n for_o his_o love_n in_o give_v christ_n for_o christ_n love_n in_o give_v himself_o and_o for_o the_o love_n of_o the_o holy_a spirit_n in_o reveal_v christ_n to_o we_o and_o in_o we_o with_o all_o the_o bless_a fruit_n of_o this_o love_n as_o also_o for_o the_o covenant_n of_o
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to_o thy_o memory_n and_o read_v the_o other_o with_o diligence_n to_o explain_v that_o with_o mr._n lie_v mr._n doolittles_n and_o mr._n vincents_n explanation_n the_o knowledge_n of_o these_o truth_n will_v prepare_v thou_o to_o read_v the_o holy_a scripture_n and_o hear_v sermon_n with_o understanding_n and_o profit_n next_o i_o offer_v thou_o the_o serious_a perusal_n of_o this_o sacramental_a catechism_n in_o the_o composure_n of_o which_o i_o have_v purposely_o leave_v out_o several_a question_n very_o proper_a to_o have_v be_v insert_v because_o they_o be_v already_o answer_v in_o the_o assembly_n catechism_n say_v not_o thou_o be_v too_o old_a to_o learn_v a_o catechism_n if_o ignorant_a unless_o thou_o think_v thyself_o also_o too_o old_a to_o go_v to_o heaven_n and_o so_o too_o old_a to_o learn_v the_o way_n thither_o be_v not_o ashamed_a of_o use_v the_o mean_n to_o get_v knowledge_n but_o be_v ashamed_a of_o thy_o ignorance_n and_o blush_v to_o bear_v a_o child_n of_o 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other_o â—â—â—h_n of_o they_o be_v require_v as_o necessary_a qualification_n to_o entitle_v thou_o to_o true_a happiness_n john_n 13_o 17._o o_o dâ—_n not_o aim_n at_o any_o thing_n short_a of_o that_o the_o experimental_a and_o practical_a christian_a will_v be_v find_v to_o be_v the_o wise_a and_o best_a in_o the_o great_a discriminate_a day_n thaâ—_n thou_o may_v be_v such_o a_o one_o and_o that_o thy_o meditation_n may_v contribute_v somewhat_o thereto_o be_v the_o sincere_a anâ—_n fervent_a prayer_n of_o decemb._n 19_o 1691._o thou_o and_o the_o church_n in_o christ_n george_n day_n a_o sacramental_a catechism_n quest_n 1._o what_o be_v a_o sacrament_n in_o general_n answ_n a_o sacrament_n be_v a_o holy_a ordinance_n of_o divine_a institution_n annex_v to_o the_o covenant_n which_o god_n have_v make_v with_o man_n wherein_o by_o outward_a and_o sensible_a sign_n the_o promise_v of_o the_o covenant_n be_v represent_v seal_v and_o apply_v to_o god_n covenant-people_n and_o they_o be_v bind_v to_o obey_v he_o gen._n 17.10_o rom._n 4.11_o q._n 2._o be_v these_o ordinance_n call_v by_o the_o name_n of_o sacrament_n in_o the_o holy_a scripture_n a._n no._n yet_o see_v it_o be_v a_o word_n very_o fit_a to_o signify_v the_o thing_n to_o which_o it_o be_v apply_v it_o may_v lawful_o be_v use_v q._n 3._o what_o be_v the_o original_n and_o proper_a signification_n of_o the_o word_n sacrament_n a._n as_o it_o be_v use_v of_o old_a in_o a_o civil_a sense_n it_o signify_v a_o oath_n take_v in_o war_n by_o soldier_n to_o their_o general_n whereby_o they_o be_v bind_v to_o perform_v the_o duty_n of_o that_o relation_n q._n 4._o why_o be_v the_o seal_n of_o god_n covenant_n call_v sacrament_n a._n because_o by_o our_o receive_v they_o we_o be_v bind_v as_o it_o be_v by_o a_o oath_n to_o perform_v the_o duty_n of_o god_n covenant-people_n rom._n 6.3_o 4_o 5._o q._n 5._o what_o be_v the_o part_n of_o a_o sacrament_n a._n two_n the_o one_o be_v a_o outward_a visible_a sign_n or_o thing_n signify_v which_o may_v be_v see_v by_o the_o eye_n of_o the_o body_n as_o water_n in_o baptism_n and_o bread_n and_o wine_n in_o the_o lord_n supper_n the_o other_o be_v the_o inward_a and_o spiritual_a grace_n or_o thing_n signify_v which_o can_v only_o be_v see_v by_o the_o eye_n of_o the_o soul_n or_o by_o faith_n and_o that_o be_v christ_n with_o all_o his_o save_a benefit_n matth._n 3.11_o 1_o pet._n 3.21_o rom._n 2.28_o 29._o q._n 6._o do_v all_o those_o who_o receive_v the_o outward_a sign_n receive_v the_o inward_a grace_n also_o a._n no._n for_o wicked_a and_o graceless_a person_n may_v receive_v the_o outward_a sign_n but_o not_o the_o inward_a grace_n with_o they_o none_o but_o true_a believer_n receive_v they_o both_o q._n 7._o what_o be_v a_o covenant_n in_o the_o general_a a._n a_o covenant_n be_v a_o solemn_a contract_n or_o agreement_n between_o several_a person_n two_o at_o the_o least_o wherein_o they_o do_v mutual_o bind_v themselves_o each_o to_o 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he_o and_o threaten_v they_o with_o death_n on_o their_o disobedience_n gen._n 2.16_o 17._o gal._n 3.12_o q._n 11._o why_o be_v this_o call_v the_o covenant_n of_o work_n a._n because_o it_o require_v the_o work_n of_o man_n obedience_n to_o the_o whole_a law_n of_o god_n as_o the_o condition_n of_o his_o life_n and_o happiness_n leu._n 18.5_o q._n 12._o have_v our_o first_o parent_n sufficient_a strength_n to_o perform_v that_o condition_n and_o keep_v that_o covenant_n with_o god_n a._n yes_o our_o first_o parent_n be_v create_v upright_o and_o perfect_a have_v sufficient_a power_n to_o perform_v perfect_a obedience_n to_o the_o law_n of_o god_n and_o so_o to_o keep_v his_o covenant_n eccl._n 7.29_o q._n 13._o do_v our_o first_o parent_n keep_v their_o covenant_n with_o god_n a._n no._n our_o first_o parent_n break_v their_o covenant_n with_o god_n by_o comply_v with_o the_o temptation_n of_o satan_n in_o eat_v the_o forbid_a fruit_n and_o thereby_o bring_v themselves_o and_o all_o the_o child_n descend_v from_o they_o by_o ordinary_a generation_n into_o a_o estate_n of_o sin_n and_o misery_n gen._n 3._o begin_v rom._n 5.12_o q._n 14._o do_v god_n suffer_v adam_n and_o all_o his_o child_n to_o perish_v in_o their_o sinful_a and_o miserable_a state_n a._n no._n god_n do_v of_o his_o own_o free_a grace_n from_o all_o eternity_n elect_v some_o of_o fall_a mankind_n to_o everlasting_a life_n and_o give_v they_o to_o jesus_n christ_n that_o they_o may_v be_v recovete_v and_o save_v by_o he_o eph._n 1.4_o q._n 15._o do_v the_o lord_n jesus_n christ_n then_o undertake_v to_o be_v a_o saviour_n to_o they_o a._n yes_o there_o be_v a_o eternal_a compact_n or_o agreement_n between_o god_n the_o father_n and_o god_n the_o son_n which_o be_v common_o call_v the_o covenant_n of_o redemption_n wherein_o god_n the_o father_n give_v the_o
as_o in_o all_o other_o gospel-ordinance_n but_o not_o corporal_o or_o carnal_o but_o spiritual_o and_o so_o he_o be_v to_o be_v feed_v upon_o not_o by_o the_o mouth_n of_o the_o body_n but_o of_o the_o soul_n that_o be_v to_o be_v receive_v &_o apply_v to_o the_o soul_n by_o faith_n john_n 6.56_o eph._n 3.17_o q._n 82._o what_o be_v the_o signify_v action_n to_o be_v use_v in_o this_o ordinance_n a._n 1._o the_o action_n to_o be_v use_v by_o the_o minister_n be_v take_v blessing_n break_v &_o give_v the_o bread_n to_o the_o communicant_n and_o take_v give_v thanks_o and_o give_v the_o cup_n also_o to_o they_o 2._o the_o action_n of_o the_o communicant_n be_v take_v and_o partake_v or_o eat_v the_o bread_n and_o drink_v the_o wine_n matt._n 26.26_o 27_o 28._o q._n 83._o what_o be_v signify_v by_o the_o minister_n take_v the_o bread_n and_o wine_n when_o he_o come_v to_o the_o table_n a._n it_o signify_v god_n the_o father_n take_v or_o choose_v and_o design_v christ_n from_o all_o eternity_n to_o be_v man_n redeemer_n isa_n 42.1_o q._n 84._o what_o be_v signify_v by_o the_o minister_n bless_v the_o element_n or_o give_v thanks_o a._n it_o signify_v the_o set_n of_o they_o apart_o from_o a_o common_a to_o a_o holy_a use_n and_o be_v to_o be_v perform_v by_o declare_v the_o word_n of_o institution_n and_o by_o pray_v to_o god_n for_o a_o blessing_n on_o this_o ordinance_n join_v with_o give_v thanks_o unto_o god_n for_o jesus_n christ_n and_o for_o all_o his_o benefit_n q_o 85._o what_o be_v signify_v by_o the_o break_v of_o the_o bread_n a._n it_o signify_v all_o the_o suffering_n of_o christ_n especial_o the_o break_n of_o his_o body_n &_o shed_v of_o his_o blood_n upon_o the_o cross_n q._n 86._o what_o be_v signify_v by_o the_o minister_n give_v the_o bread_n and_o wine_n to_o the_o communicant_n a._n it_o signify_v god_n the_o father_n give_v christ_n as_o a_o saviour_n and_o christ_n give_v himself_n with_o all_o his_o benefit_n to_o true_a believer_n john_n 3.16_o q._n 87._o what_o be_v signify_v by_o the_o communicant_n take_v the_o bread_n and_o wine_n a._n it_o signify_v their_o thankful_a accept_n and_o receive_v of_o christ_n to_o be_v their_o saviour_n with_o all_o his_o benefit_n by_o faith_n john_n 1.12_o q._n 88_o what_o be_v signify_v by_o the_o communicant_n eat_v the_o bread_n and_o drink_v the_o wine_n a._n it_o signify_v their_o apply_v of_o christ_n with_o all_o his_o benefit_n by_o faith_n unto_o their_o own_o soul_n in_o particular_a that_o each_o believer_n may_v believe_o say_v of_o christ_n as_o thomas_n my_o lord_n and_o my_o god_n john_n 20.28_o q._n 89._o for_o what_o holy_a end_n be_v the_o lord_n supper_n to_o be_v use_v a._n for_o such_o holy_a end_n as_o these_o 1._o for_o the_o preserve_n of_o the_o remembrance_n of_o christ_n and_o his_o matchless_a love_n in_o die_v for_o sinner_n this_o ordinance_n be_v a_o lively_a show_v forth_o of_o his_o death_n luke_n 22.19_o 1_o cor._n 11.24_o 25_o 26._o gal._n 3_o 1â—_n q_o 90._o what_o other_o end_n a._n 2._o for_o the_o spiritual_a nourish_a and_o strengthen_v of_o the_o inward_a man_n or_o oâ—_n grace_n in_o the_o heart_n as_o faith_n repentance_n love_n hope_v &c_n &c_n for_o this_o reason_n it_o seem_v to_o be_v call_v a_o supper_n be_v a_o spiritual_a meal_n for_o soul_n in_o which_o christ_n himself_o be_v our_o spiritual_a food_n 1_o cor._n 11.20_o q_o 91._o what_o other_o end_n a._n 3._o for_o the_o feeling_n and_o confirm_v the_o new_a covenant_n of_o grace_n or_o the_o new_a testament_n for_o as_o the_o last_o will_n or_o testament_n of_o a_o man_n be_v confirm_v and_o come_v in_o force_n by_o the_o death_n of_o the_o testator_n or_o of_o he_o that_o make_v it_o so_o the_o death_n of_o christ_n which_o be_v represent_v in_o this_o ordinance_n confirm_v the_o new_a covenant_n as_o be_v christ_n last_o will_v and_o testament_n heb._n 9.15_o 16_o 17._o q._n 93._o for_o what_o other_o a._n 4._o for_o the_o testify_a of_o believer_n thankfulness_n to_o christ_n for_o his_o love_n to_o they_o in_o die_v for_o they_o therefore_o it_o be_v sometime_o call_v the_o eucharist_n or_o the_o thanksgiving_n and_o the_o cup_n be_v call_v the_o cup_n of_o blessing_n 1_o cor._n 10.16_o q_o 93._o for_o what_o other_o a._n 5._o for_o the_o strengthen_n and_o increase_n of_o believer_n union_n to_o and_o communion_n with_o christ_n and_o he_o crucify_v and_o also_o with_o one_o another_o as_o fellow-member_n of_o the_o same_o mystical_a body_n of_o christ_n his_o church_n for_o which_o cause_n it_o be_v also_o call_v the_o communion_n 1_o cor_n 10.16_o 17._o q._n 94._o be_v it_o sufficient_a to_o partake_v of_o the_o lord_n supper_n as_o of_o baptism_n only_o once_o a._n no._n believer_n shall_v often_o partake_v of_o this_o ordinance_n if_o it_o may_v be_v because_o of_o their_o constant_a need_n of_o it_o in_o order_n to_o the_o obtain_n of_o the_o holy_a end_n thereof_o 1_o cor._n 11.26_o q._n 95._o to_o who_o be_v the_o lord_n supper_n to_o be_v administer_v a._n the_o lord_n supper_n be_v to_o be_v administer_v only_o to_o such_o as_o have_v a_o gospel-right_a to_o it_o and_o a_o gospel_n fitness_n or_o preparedness_n for_o it_o q._n 96._o what_o be_v a_o gospel-right_a to_o this_o ordinance_n a._n there_o be_v a_o twofold_a gospel-right_a 1._o outward_a with_o reference_n to_o the_o church_n 2._o inward_a with_o reference_n to_o god_n q._n 97._o who_o have_v a_o outward_a right_n with_o reference_n to_o the_o church_n a._n all_o such_o have_v a_o outward_a and_o visible_a right_n to_o the_o lord_n supper_n who_o be_v baptize_v and_o grow_v person_n do_v make_v a_o credible_a profession_n of_o their_o be_v in_o covenant_n with_o god_n or_o of_o their_o faith_n in_o christ_n and_o obedience_n to_o he_o act_v 8.36_o 37_o 38._o q._n 98._o when_o be_v their_o profession_n to_o be_v account_v credible_a or_o worthy_a to_o be_v believe_v a._n when_o they_o have_v a_o competent_a measure_n of_o gospel-knowledge_n serious_o and_o understand_o own_a and_o consent_n to_o their_o covenant_n with_o god_n in_o baptism_n and_o live_v a_o religious_a and_o unblameable_a life_n according_a to_o gospel-rule_n phil._n 1.27_o q._n 99_o who_o may_v examine_v and_o judge_v of_o this_o outward_a and_o visible_a right_n a._n that_o particular_a church_n of_o christ_n with_o which_o they_o desire_v to_o join_v and_o walk_v in_o full_a communion_n especial_o the_o pastor_n thereof_o 1_o pet._n 5.2_o heb._n 13.17_o q._n 100_o who_o then_o be_v to_o be_v keep_v off_o from_o this_o ordinance_n a._n all_o such_o as_o be_v gross_o ignorant_a of_o the_o doctrine_n of_o christ_n or_o open_o vicious_a and_o scandalous_a in_o their_o life_n q._n 101._o who_o be_v to_o be_v account_v gross_o ignorant_a a._n all_o such_o as_o understand_v not_o the_o principle_n of_o the_o christian_a religion_n the_o nature_n of_o the_o new_a birth_n or_o a_o work_n of_o grace_n upon_o their_o heart_n nor_o the_o nature_n use_v and_o end_n of_o this_o holy_a ordinance_n 1_o cor._n 15.34_o q._n 102._o why_o shall_v such_o ignorant_a person_n be_v keep_v off_o from_o this_o ordinance_n a._n because_o they_o want_v a_o eye_n to_o discern_v the_o lord_n body_n a_o hand_n to_o receive_v he_o and_o a_o mouth_n to_o feed_v upon_o he_o and_o therefore_o if_o they_o shall_v partake_v of_o this_o ordinance_n they_o will_v receive_v no_o benefit_n but_o much_o hurt_n by_o it_o q._n 103._o who_o be_v to_o be_v account_v open_o vicious_a or_o scandalous_a a._n all_o such_o as_o live_v in_o any_o open_a or_o know_v course_n of_o sin_n impenitent_o and_o by_o their_o word_n or_o action_n give_v just_a cause_n of_o offence_n to_o those_o that_o fear_n god_n 1_o cor._n 5.11_o q._n 104._o why_o shall_v such_o vicious_a person_n be_v keep_v off_o a._n because_o they_o in_o presume_v to_o touch_v such_o holy_a thing_n with_o unholy_a hand_n and_o heart_n will_v dishonour_v &_o provoke_v god_n pollute_v and_o profane_v his_o ordinance_n grieve_v the_o godly_a contract_v the_o guilt_n of_o christ_n blood_n and_o eat_v and_o drink_v judgement_n to_o themselves_o 1_o cor._n 11.27_o 29._o matth._n 7.26_o q._n 105._o but_o may_v not_o the_o lord_n supper_n be_v administer_v to_o vicious_a person_n in_o order_n to_o their_o conversion_n a._n no._n for_o we_o do_v not_o find_v that_o christ_n appoint_v this_o ordinance_n to_o convert_v sinner_n but_o to_o confirm_v and_o comfort_v saint_n it_o be_v not_o to_o work_v grace_n where_o it_o be_v want_v but_o to_o increase_v and_o strengthen_v grace_n where_o it_o be_v q._n 106._o who_o have_v a_o inward_a invisible_a right_n to_o this_o ordinance_n a._n all_o such_o who_o be_v indeed_o heart-covenanters_a with_o god_n or_o
do_v believe_v in_o christ_n with_o their_o heart_n and_o obey_v he_o in_o their_o life_n q._n 107._o who_o be_v heart-covenanters_a with_o god_n a._n those_o who_o true_o repent_v of_o their_o sin_n against_o god_n renounce_v the_o world_n the_o flesh_n and_o the_o devil_n and_o take_v god_n the_o father_n the_o son_n and_o the_o holy_a ghost_n for_o their_o only_a god_n and_o chief_a good_a their_o father_n redeemer_n and_o sanctifier_n and_o give_v up_o themselves_o to_o fear_v love_n and_o obey_v he_o according_a to_o his_o word_n and_o this_o unto_o the_o death_n isa_n 44.5_o and_o 56.4_o q._n 108._o how_o may_v we_o know_v that_o we_o be_v in_o covenant_n with_o god_n a._n we_o may_v know_v it_o by_o these_o three_o thing_n 1._o by_o our_o sincere_a consent_n to_o the_o covenant_n or_o choose_v the_o live_n and_o true_a god_n to_o be_v our_o god_n and_o give_v up_o ourselves_o to_o be_v his_o people_n q._n 109._o how_o else_o a._n 2._o by_o our_o holy_a care_n to_o keep_v covenant_n with_o god_n and_o to_o perform_v the_o duty_n which_o he_o require_v of_o we_o therein_o q._n 110._o how_o else_o a._n 3._o by_o god_n gracious_a performance_n of_o the_o promise_n of_o his_o covenant_n to_o our_o soul_n in_o give_v we_o the_o save_v blessing_n promise_v to_o his_o covenant-people_n q._n 111._o what_o be_v the_o blessing_n which_o god_n have_v promise_v in_o the_o covenant_n of_o grace_n a._n god_n have_v promise_v grace_n and_o glory_n all_o that_o be_v needful_a and_o good_a both_o temporal_a spiritual_a and_o eternal_a blessing_n psal_n 84.11_o 1_o tim._n 4.8_o q._n 112._o what_o he_o the_o spiritual_a blessing_n that_o god_n have_v promise_v to_o they_o in_o this_o life_n a._n these_o especial_o god_n have_v promise_v to_o give_v they_o 1._o his_o holy_a spirit_n to_o teach_v sanctify_v assist_v guide_n and_o comfort_v they_o ezek._n 36.27_o john_n 14.16_o 17_o 26._o q._n 113._o what_o else_o a._n the_o enlighten_v of_o their_o mind_n with_o save_v knowledge_n isa_n 54.13_o heb._n 8.11_o q._n 114._o what_o else_o a._n the_o renew_n of_o their_o will_n or_o heart_n ezek._n 36.26_o and_o 11.19_o 20._o q._n 115._o what_o else_o a._n the_o put_n of_o his_o law_n in_o their_o inward_a part_n and_o write_v it_o in_o their_o heart_n heb._n 8.10_o q._n 116._o what_o else_o a._n the_o put_v his_o fear_n in_o their_o heart_n to_o keep_v they_o from_o depart_v from_o he_o jer._n 32.40_o q._n 117._o what_o else_o a._n the_o justification_n of_o their_o person_n pardon_v their_o sin_n and_o accept_n they_o as_o righteous_a in_o christ_n isa_n 53.11_o jer._n 31.34_o rom._n 3.24_o 25_o 26._o q._n 118._o what_o else_o a._n the_o sanctification_n of_o their_o nature_n ezek._n 36.25_o q._n 119._o what_o else_o a._n adoption_n to_o be_v the_o child_n of_o god_n 2_o cor._n 6.18_o q._n 120._o how_o may_v we_o know_v whether_o we_o have_v the_o spirit_n of_o god_n or_o no_o a._n we_o may_v know_v it_o by_o the_o operation_n fruit_n or_o effect_n of_o the_o spirit_n in_o we_o which_o be_v such_o as_o these_o light_z life_n love_n liberty_n joy_n peace_n long-suffering_a gentleness_n goodness_n faith_n repentance_n hope_n meekness_n and_o temperance_n 2_o cor._n 4.6_o 2_o cor._n 3.6_o gal._n 2.20_o and_o 5.22_o 23._o q._n 121._o how_o may_v we_o know_v whether_o we_o have_v a_o new_a heart_n a._n 1._o by_o the_o uprightness_n singleness_n and_o sensibleness_n or_o tenderness_n of_o our_o heart_n psal_n 7.10_o ezek._n 11.19_o 2._o by_o the_o conformity_n of_o our_o heart_n to_o the_o law_n of_o god_n when_o it_o be_v the_o bend_a desire_n &_o delight_n of_o our_o heart_n to_o do_v the_o will_n of_o god_n and_o please_v he_o in_o every_o thing_n psal_n 119.6_o 8_o 16._o act_n 13.22_o psal_n 40.8_o q._n 122._o who_o must_v judge_v of_o this_o inward_a invisible_a right_n to_o the_o lord_n supper_n a._n every_o particular_a christian_n ought_v to_o examine_v and_o judge_v of_o his_o own_o inward_a and_o invisible_a right_n by_o the_o help_n of_o god_n spirit_n and_o the_o rule_n of_o his_o word_n 1_o cor._n 11.28_o 1_o cor._n 2.11_o 12._o q_o 123._o wâ—at_o be_v a_o gospel-fitness_n or_o preparedness_n for_o this_o ordinance_n a._n there_o be_v a_o twofold_a gospel_n fitness_n for_o it_o 1._o a_o fitness_n of_o our_o state_n or_o condition_n 2._o a_o fitness_n of_o our_o frame_n or_o disposition_n both_o these_o must_v be_v have_v to_o make_v we_o worthy_a guest_n at_o this_o holy_a table_n of_o the_o lord_n q._n 124._o who_o be_v in_o a_o fit_a state_n or_o condition_n for_o this_o ordinance_n a._n all_o such_o and_o only_o such_o as_o be_v in_o a_o state_n of_o save_v grace_n or_o the_o child_n of_o god_n by_o regeneration_n and_o so_o qualify_v with_o those_o grace_n that_o be_v needful_a and_o useful_a for_o a_o right_a receive_n of_o this_o ordinance_n and_o a_o spiritual_a profit_v by_o it_o 2_o cor._n 13.5_o q._n 125._o what_o be_v saving-grace_n a._n save_v grace_n be_v a_o principle_n of_o spiritual_a life_n wrought_v in_o the_o heart_n of_o god_n elect_n by_o the_o holy_a spirit_n and_o usual_o by_o the_o ministry_n of_o the_o word_n whereby_o they_o be_v effectual_o incline_v and_o enable_v and_o do_v sincere_o endeavour_v to_o obey_v the_o whole_a reveal_v will_n of_o god_n in_o heart_n lip_n and_o life_n 2_o pet._n 1.4_o eph._n 4.18_o col._n 3.16_o heb._n 12.28_o john_n 17.17_o rom._n 15.16_o 1_o cor._n 4.15_o heb._n 13.12_o q._n 126._o how_o may_v we_o know_v that_o we_o have_v saving-grace_n a._n we_o may_v know_v it_o by_o the_o good_a fruit_n and_o effect_n of_o it_o which_o be_v especial_o these_o two_o 1._o save_v grace_n turn_v the_o heart_n from_o all_o sin_n and_o set_v it_o against_o sin_n so_o that_o such_o a_o man_n do_v not_o only_o forbear_v sin_n but_o hate_v it_o and_o seek_v the_o utter_a destruction_n of_o it_o in_o his_o heart_n and_o life_n by_o all_o good_a mean_n ezek._n 18.30_o psal_n 119.104_o matth._n 26.41_o col._n 3.5_o 2._o save_v grace_n turn_v the_o heart_n unto_o god_n and_o godliness_n strong_o and_o constant_o incline_v it_o to_o that_o which_o be_v good_a and_o make_v we_o fit_a and_o ready_a to_o and_o active_a in_o good_a work_n enable_v we_o cheerful_o to_o obey_v the_o will_n of_o god_n precept_n and_o patient_o to_o submit_v to_o the_o will_n of_o his_o providence_n eph._n 2.10_o isa_n 55.7_o psal_n 119_o 112._o tit._n 3.1_o act_n 21.13_o tit._n 2.14_o q._n 127._o what_o be_v the_o particular_a grace_n or_o gracious_a qualification_n that_o fit_v we_o for_o a_o worthy_a partake_n of_o the_o lord_n supper_n a._n they_o be_v especial_o these_o seven_o knowledge_n faith_n repentance_n love_n new_a obedience_n thankfulness_n &_o holy_a desire_n or_o a_o spiritual_a appetite_n to_o this_o ordinance_n 128._o what_o knowledge_n shall_v we_o have_v a._n a_o competent_a measure_n of_o knowledge_n of_o the_o fundamental_a or_o principal_a truth_n of_o the_o christian_a religion_n or_o of_o such_o thing_n as_o be_v reveal_v in_o the_o holy_a scripture_n necessary_a to_o make_v we_o wise_a unto_o salvation_n prov._n 19.2_o eph._n 1.17_o col._n 1.9_o &_o 3.10_o q._n 129._o what_o be_v the_o truth_n that_o we_o shall_v especial_o know_v a._n some_o truth_n concern_v god_n some_o concern_v man_n some_o concern_v the_o covenant_n between_o god_n and_o man_n and_o some_o concern_v the_o sacrament_n or_o seal_n of_o the_o covenant_n q_o 130._o what_o shall_v we_o know_v concern_v god_n a._n we_o shall_v know_v something_o concern_v his_o essence_n or_o nature_n something_o concern_v his_o will_n and_o something_o concern_v his_o worship_n q._n 131._o what_o shall_v we_o know_v concern_v the_o essence_n or_o nature_n of_o god_n a._n these_o four_o thing_n 1._o that_o god_n be_v or_o that_o there_o be_v a_o god_n heb._n 11.6_o q._n 132._o what_o else_o a._n 2._o that_o god_n be_v one_o or_o that_o there_o be_v only_o one_o true_a god_n and_o no_o more_o deut._n 6.4_o jer._n 10.10_o q._n 133._o what_o else_o a._n that_o this_o one_o god_n subsi_v in_o three_o distinct_a person_n call_v by_o distinct_a name_n in_o scripture_n the_o father_n the_o son_n and_o the_o holy_a ghost_n or_o spirit_n matth._n 28.19_o 1_o joh._n 5.7_o q._n 134._o what_o else_o a._n 4._o that_o this_o one_o god_n be_v a_o most_o pure_a invisible_a spirit_n or_o a_o be_v that_o can_v be_v see_v by_o our_o eye_n john_n 4.24_o 1_o tim._n 1.17_o and_o 6.16_o q._n 135._o by_o what_o have_v god_n make_v himself_o know_v to_o we_o a._n god_n have_v make_v himself_o know_v to_o we_o two_o way_n 1._o by_o his_o write_a word_n 2._o by_o his_o work_n q._n 136._o what_o do_v the_o word_n make_v know_v to_o we_o concern_v the_o nature_n of_o god_n a._n the_o word_n
a._n we_o shall_v have_v a_o competent_a knowledge_n of_o the_o divine_a institution_n spiritual_a nature_n holy_a use_n and_o end_n of_o they_o but_o these_o thing_n have_v be_v already_o open_v thus_o much_o of_o knowledge_n q_o 189._o what_o be_v that_o faith_n which_o a_o worthy_a partaker_n of_o the_o lord_n supper_n shall_v have_v a._n a_o save_v faith_n in_o the_o lord_n jesus_n christ_n q._n 190._o what_o be_v a_o save_v faith_n in_o christ_n a._n save_v faith_n in_o christ_n be_v a_o special_a gift_n of_o god_n to_o his_o elect_n whereby_o they_o know_v and_o assent_v to_o the_o truth_n of_o god_n record_n touch_v christ_n in_o the_o word_n do_v receive_v the_o lord_n jesus_n christ_n for_o their_o only_a saviour_n and_o trust_v in_o he_o for_o salvation_n on_o his_o own_o term_n eph._n 2.8_o john_n 17.3_o 1_o john_n 5.10_o 11._o john_n 1.12_o eph._n 1.12_o luke_n 9.23_o q._n 191._o why_o be_v faith_n needful_a to_o a_o worthy_a partake_n of_o this_o ordinance_n a._n because_o faith_n must_v be_v the_o eye_n of_o the_o soul_n to_o see_v christ_n in_o it_o the_o hand_n of_o the_o soul_n to_o receive_v the_o spiritual_a mouth_n and_o stomach_n to_o feed_v upon_o he_o and_o digest_v he_o as_o our_o spiritual_a food_n for_o our_o nourishment_n and_o growth_n in_o grace_n q._n 192._o what_o be_v that_o repentance_n a_o worthy_a partaker_n shall_v have_v a._n true_a repentance_n be_v a_o special_a gift_n of_o god_n to_o his_o elect_n arise_v from_o a_o clear_a sight_n and_o deep_a sense_n of_o sin_n and_o a_o knowledge_n and_o belief_n of_o the_o mercy_n of_o god_n in_o christ_n whereby_o they_o do_v both_o confess_v their_o sin_n to_o god_n with_o shame_n and_o sorrow_n for_o they_o and_o hatred_n of_o they_o and_o turn_v from_o they_o unto_o god_n both_o in_o heart_n and_o life_n act_v 11.11_o &_o 5.31_o &_o 2.37_o act_n 3.19_o 26._o prov._n 28.13_o joel_n 2.12_o 13._o psal_n 119.104_o q._n 193._o why_o be_v repentance_n needful_a to_o a_o worthy_a partake_n of_o this_o ordinance_n a._n because_o in_o this_o ordinance_n we_o come_v to_o renew_v our_o covenant_n with_o god_n and_o to_o receive_v a_o seal_a pardon_n of_o our_o sin_n which_o none_o can_v do_v but_o true_a penitent_n q._n 194._o what_o be_v that_o love_n a_o worthy_a partaker_n shall_v have_v a._n holy_a love_n be_v a_o spiritual_a affection_n whereby_o the_o soul_n of_o god_n people_n be_v carry_v out_o towards_o god_n and_o towards_o one_o another_o and_o towards_o all_o that_o be_v good_a matth._n 27.37.39_o john_n 13.34_o 1_o john_n 2.15_o 2_o cor._n 5.14_o rom._n 15.30_o 2_o thess_n 2.10_o q._n 195._o ought_v we_o not_o also_o to_o love_v our_o very_a enemy_n and_o such_o as_o hate_v we_o a._n yes_o christ_n have_v command_v we_o to_o love_v our_o enemy_n with_o a_o love_n of_o goodwill_n so_o as_o to_o forbear_v revenge_v ourselves_o on_o they_o and_o to_o desire_v and_o endeavour_v their_o good_a though_o not_o with_o a_o love_n of_o delight_n matth._n 5.44_o 45._o rom._n 12.19_o 20._o q._n 196._o why_o be_v love_n needful_a to_o a_o worthy_a partake_n of_o this_o ordinance_n a._n because_o this_o ordinance_n be_v a_o lovefeast_n and_o a_o love_n token_n between_o christ_n &_o his_o church_n in_o which_o they_o do_v as_o it_o be_v seal_v their_o affection_n each_o to_o other_o appoint_v to_o keep_v in_o memory_n christ_n love_n to_o believer_n and_o to_o increase_v their_o love_n to_o he_o and_o the_o want_n of_o this_o love_n bring_v man_n under_o the_o severe_a curse_n rev._n 1.5_o 1_o cor._n 11.24_o 1_o cor._n 16.22_o q._n 197._o what_o be_v that_o new_a obedience_n that_o be_v needful_a to_o a_o worthy_a partake_n of_o this_o ordinance_n a._n new_a obedience_n be_v a_o unfeigned_a desire_n and_o purpose_n of_o the_o soul_n second_v with_o a_o careful_a endeavour_n of_o life_n in_fw-la and_o by_o the_o grace_n and_o strength_n of_o christ_n to_o yield_v sincere_a constant_a &_o universal_a obedience_n to_o â—he_n whole_a reveal_v mind_n &_o will_n of_o god_n â—â—yned_v with_o a_o humiliation_n for_o our_o fail_n and_o defect_n a_o desire_n to_o be_v find_v in_o the_o righteousness_n of_o christ_n and_o to_o be_v accept_v of_o god_n only_o in_o for_o &_o through_o the_o perfect_a obedience_n of_o christ_n psal_n 119.5_o 8_o 30_o 31_o 32._o phil._n 4.13_o psal_n 119.6_o 104_o 112._o 2_o chron._n 30.18_o 19_o phil._n 3.9_o q._n 198._o why_o be_v it_o call_v new_a obedience_n a._n because_o it_o be_v only_o perform_v by_o new_a creature_n that_o be_v by_o such_o as_o be_v renew_v after_o the_o image_n of_o god_n and_o by_o new_a strength_n from_o christ_n and_o because_o it_o be_v require_v by_o the_o new_a testament_n or_o covenant_n 2_o cor._n 5.17_o rom._n 12.2_o phil._n 4.13_o q._n 199._o why_o be_v this_o new_a obedience_n needful_a to_o a_o worthy_a partake_n of_o this_o ordinance_n a._n because_o this_o ordinance_n be_v a_o seal_n of_o the_o new_a covenant_n bind_v we_o to_o this_o new_a obedience_n so_o that_o without_o it_o our_o partake_n of_o this_o ordinance_n will_v be_v but_o dissemble_v and_o because_o without_o this_o obedience_n all_o our_o profession_n of_o religion_n and_o outward_a performance_n will_v be_v reject_v of_o god_n as_o vain_a and_o hypocritical_a and_o abominable_a ezech._n 11.19_o 23._o jer._n 31.33_o 1._o sam._n 15.22_o tit._n 1.16_o q._n 200._o what_o be_v that_o thankfulness_n that_o be_v needful_a to_o a_o worthy_a partake_n of_o this_o ordinance_n a._n thankfulness_n be_v a_o due_a and_o heart-affecting_a sense_n of_o the_o love_n of_o god_n in_o give_v christ_n to_o we_o of_o the_o love_n of_o christ_n in_o give_v himself_o for_o we_o and_o of_o the_o love_n of_o the_o spirit_n in_o reveal_v christ_n in_o we_o with_o a_o cheerful_a acknowledgement_n of_o the_o same_o with_o our_o lip_n and_o life_n john_n 3.16_o gal._n 2.20_o 2_o cor._n 9_o 1â—_n 1_o tim._n 1.17_o rom._n 15.13_o eph._n 1.17_o q._n 201._o what_o shall_v believer_n be_v especial_o thankful_a for_o at_o this_o ordinance_n a._n they_o shall_v be_v especial_o thankful_a for_o the_o lord_n jesus_n christ_n and_o for_o the_o covenant_n of_o grace_n together_o with_o all_o the_o blessing_n and_o benefit_n give_v in_o and_o with_o they_o to_o believer_n eph._n 1.3_o 2_o cor._n 9.15_o q._n 202._o why_o be_v this_o thankfulness_n needful_a to_o a_o worthy_a partake_n of_o this_o ordinance_n a._n because_o christ_n himself_o give_v thanks_o to_o god_n in_o the_o institution_n of_o this_o ordinance_n and_o because_o the_o very_a matter_n use_v and_o end_n of_o this_o ordinance_n engage_v we_o to_o thankfulness_n in_o that_o it_o represent_v seal_v and_o appli_v jesus_n christ_n to_o we_o as_o the_o spiritual_a food_n of_o our_o soul_n 1_o cor._n 11.24_o deut._n 8.10_o 1_o thess_n 5.18_o q_o 203._o what_o be_v that_o holy_a desire_n or_o spiritual_a appetite_n that_o be_v needful_a to_o a_o worthy_a partake_n of_o this_o ordinance_n a._n holy_a desire_n be_v a_o spiritual_a hunger_a and_o thirst_v after_o the_o lord_n jesus_n christ_n as_o the_o food_n of_o our_o soul_n for_o our_o nourishment_n and_o growth_n in_o grace_n isa_n 55.1_o hagg._n 2.7_o isa_n 26.8_o 9_o matth._n 5.6_o q._n 204._o why_o be_v this_o holy_a desire_n or_o appetite_n needful_a to_o a_o worthy_a partake_n of_o this_o ordinance_n a._n because_o this_o ordinance_n be_v a_o spiritual_a feast_n or_o supper_n can_v profit_v we_o without_o a_o spiritual_a hunger_n or_o thirst_n after_o the_o provision_n set_v before_o we_o therein_o neither_o shall_v we_o taste_v any_o spiritual_a sweetness_n in_o it_o nor_o get_v refreshment_n and_o nourishment_n by_o it_o for_o this_o be_v promise_v only_o to_o those_o who_o have_v this_o appetite_n matth._n 5.6_o luke_n 1.52_o q._n 205._o who_o be_v in_o a_o fit_a frame_n or_o disposition_n for_o this_o ordinance_n a._n such_o who_o be_v true_o gracious_a have_v some_o scripture-evidence_n thereof_o and_o have_v get_v their_o soul_n into_o a_o serious_a humble_a and_o holy_a disposition_n to_o draw_v near_o to_o god_n and_o to_o hold_v communion_n with_o he_o james_z 4.8_o 9_o 10._o q._n 206._o how_o may_v we_o get_v into_o a_o new_a frame_n or_o disposition_n a._n we_o may_v get_v into_o a_o fit_a frame_n or_o disposition_n of_o spirit_n for_o this_o holy_a ordinance_n 1._o by_o examine_v ourselves_o 2._o by_o quicken_a and_o stir_v up_o our_o grace_n 3._o 〈◊〉_d pray_v for_o spiritual_a blessing_n 4._o by_o hope_v for_o they_o and_o expect_v of_o they_o from_o god_n through_o christ_n q._n 207._o concern_v what_o shall_v we_o examine_v ourselves_o a._n we_o shall_v examine_v ourselves_o both_o concern_v our_o sin_n and_o concern_v our_o grace_n 1_o cor._n 11.28_o lam._n 3.40_o 2_o cor._n 13.5_o 28._o q._n 208._o what_o shall_v we_o examine_v concern_v
our_o sin_n a._n we_o shall_v examine_v both_o what_o our_o sin_n be_v and_o how_o they_o be_v aggravate_v by_o their_o several_a circumstance_n jer._n 8.6_o q_o 209._o how_o may_v we_o come_v to_o know_v our_o sin_n a._n we_o may_v come_v to_o know_v our_o sin_n 1._o by_o compare_v our_o heart_n and_o life_n with_o the_o law_n of_o god_n which_o show_v we_o both_o the_o duty_n we_o shall_v perform_v and_o the_o sin_n we_o shall_v avoid_v rom._n 3.20_o &_o 7.7_o 2._o by_o pray_v to_o god_n to_o discover_v our_o sin_n to_o we_o job_n 13.23_o q_o 210._o what_o shall_v we_o examine_v ourselves_o concern_v our_o grace_n a._n we_o shall_v examine_v ourselves_o both_o touch_v the_o grace_n we_o have_v and_o touch_v the_o grace_n we_o want_v 2_o cor._n 13.5_o q._n 211._o what_o shall_v we_o examine_v â—â—ching_v the_o grace_n we_o have_v a._n we_o shall_v examine_v both_o the_o truth_n of_o our_o grace_n and_o the_o growth_n of_o it_o q._n 212._o how_o may_v we_o know_v whether_o our_o knowledge_n of_o spiritual_a truth_n be_v a_o true_a save_a knowledge_n a._n by_o the_o property_n effect_n and_o companion_n of_o it_o in_o the_o soul_n q._n 213._o what_o be_v the_o property_n of_o it_o a._n it_o be_v join_v with_o a_o high_a prize_v of_o this_o knowledge_n itself_o and_o the_o thing_n that_o we_o know_v 1_o cor._n 2.2_o phil._n 3.8_o rom._n 7.12_o q._n 214._o what_o be_v another_o a._n it_o be_v join_v with_o a_o humble_v sense_n of_o our_o own_o ignorance_n and_o sinfulness_n job_n 42.5_o 6._o prov._n 30.2_o q._n 215._o what_o be_v another_o a._n it_o be_v join_v with_o a_o love_n to_o and_o delight_n in_o the_o spiritual_a truth_n know_v psal_n 119.97_o rom._n 7.22_o q._n 216._o what_o be_v another_o a._n it_o be_v accompany_v with_o earnest_a desire_n and_o diligent_a endeavour_n after_o more_o spiritual_a knowledge_n psal_n 119.33_o 34_o 40._o prov._n 2.3_o 4._o 2_o pet._n 3.18_o q._n 217._o what_o be_v another_o a._n it_o be_v accompany_v with_o a_o experience_n or_o spiritual_a sense_n of_o those_o truth_n that_o be_v to_o be_v experience_v as_o of_o the_o convince_a convert_v comfort_v quicken_a and_o confirm_v power_n of_o the_o word_n and_o spirit_n of_o god_n phil._n 1.9_o psal_n 34.8_o 1_o pet._n 2.3_o heb._n 5.14_o psal_n 19.7_o 8._o &_o 119.50_o act_n 20.32_o q._n 218._o what_o be_v another_o a._n it_o change_v the_o soul_n into_o the_o same_o image_n of_o holiness_n that_o be_v in_o the_o word_n of_o god_n 2_o chron._n 3.18_o rom._n 12.2_o q._n 219._o what_o be_v another_o a._n it_o be_v join_v with_o the_o practice_n of_o know_a duty_n and_o the_o forbear_n of_o know_a sin_n john_n 13.17_o 1_o john_n 2.3_o 4._o psal_n 119.100_o 101._o q._n 220._o what_o be_v another_o a._n it_o be_v join_v with_o a_o readiness_n to_o teach_v other_o the_o knowledge_n of_o spiritual_a thing_n psal_n 34.11_o john_n 1.41_o 45_o 46._o john_n 4.28_o 29._o q_o 221._o how_o may_v we_o know_v whether_o our_o faith_n be_v true_a and_o save_v a._n by_o the_o manner_n in_o which_o it_o be_v wrought_v by_o its_o nature_n and_o by_o its_o property_n or_o effect_n q_o 222._o how_o be_v faith_n wrought_v in_o the_o soul_n a._n the_o spirit_n of_o god_n ordinary_o prepare_v the_o heart_n for_o it_o by_o the_o law_n of_o god_n and_o then_o work_v it_o by_o the_o gospel_n q._n 223._o how_o do_v the_o spirit_n prepare_v the_o heart_n for_o faith_n by_o the_o law_n a._n these_o several_a way_n 1._o it_o show_v and_o convince_v the_o soul_n of_o its_o sinful_a and_o miserable_a estate_n by_o nature_n john_n 16.7_o rom._n 3.20_o 2._o it_o humble_v the_o soul_n under_o the_o serious_a consideration_n of_o its_o sin_n and_o misery_n 2_o king_n 22.19_o 3._o it_o work_v in_o the_o soul_n a_o despair_n of_o get_v out_o of_o this_o condition_n by_o its_o own_o power_n or_o the_o help_n of_o any_o other_o creature_n act_n 4.12_o 4._o it_o cause_v in_o the_o soul_n a_o fear_n of_o the_o wrath_n of_o god_n due_a to_o he_o for_o sin_n gen._n 3.10_o 5._o it_o convince_v the_o soul_n of_o its_o need_n of_o a_o saviour_n matth._n 9.12_o q._n 224._o how_o do_v the_o spirit_n of_o god_n work_n faith_n by_o the_o gospel_n a._n these_o several_a way_n 1._o it_o show_v to_o the_o soul_n the_o lord_n jesus_n christ_n as_o a_o all-sufficient_a and_o only_a saviour_n provide_v by_o god_n and_o offer_v to_o sinner_n john_n 3.16_o 2._o it_o beget_v in_o the_o soul_n a_o high_a esteem_n of_o this_o saviour_n and_o earnest_a desire_n after_o he_o above_o all_o other_o thing_n cant._n 5.10_o 3._o it_o convince_v the_o soul_n that_o it_o be_v his_o duty_n to_o believe_v in_o or_o close_o with_o the_o lord_n jesus_n christ_n for_o his_o saviour_n 1_o john_n 3.23_o 4._o it_o beget_v in_o the_o soul_n some_o hope_n of_o obtain_v a_o interest_n in_o this_o saviour_n psal_n 119.116_o 5._o it_o work_v in_o the_o soul_n a_o resolution_n to_o seek_v after_o this_o saviour_n and_o to_o be_v at_o any_o care_n and_o cost_v to_o obtain_v a_o interest_n in_o he_o cant._n 3.2_o 6._o it_o take_v the_o soul_n whole_o off_o from_o rest_v on_o his_o own_o righteousness_n for_o justification_n before_o god_n phil._n 3.9_o q._n 225._o wherein_o do_v the_o essence_n or_o nature_n of_o faith_n consist_v a._n it_o consist_v in_o two_o thing_n 1._o in_o a_o receive_n of_o a_o whole_a christ_n or_o of_o christ_n in_o all_o his_o office_n the_o soul_n be_v make_v willing_a to_o be_v teach_v and_o rule_v as_o well_o as_o reconcile_v by_o he_o john_n 1.12_o 2._o in_o â—â—â—sting_v on_o christ_n or_o trust_v in_o he_o aâ—â—_n for_o complete_a and_o eternal_a salvation_n eph._n 1.12_o q._n 226._o what_o be_v the_o property_n fruit_n or_o effect_n of_o faith_n a._n faith_n help_v to_o soften_v and_o melt_v the_o heart_n into_o godly_a sorrow_n for_o sin_n zech._n 12.10_o isa_n 53.5_o 6._o q._n 227._o what_o be_v another_o property_n of_o it_o a._n faith_n help_v to_o purify_v or_o cleanse_v the_o heart_n from_o the_o love_n of_o sin_n by_o argue_v against_o it_o from_o the_o word_n of_o god_n and_o by_o apply_v the_o blood_n of_o christ_n to_o the_o soul_n act_v 15.9_o john_n 17.17_o zech._n 13.1_o q._n 228._o what_o be_v another_o a._n faith_n make_v a_o man_n obedient_a to_o the_o will_n of_o god_n and_o fruitful_a in_o good_a work_n rom._n 16.26_o gal._n 5.6_o heb._n 11.8_o 9_o 17._o q._n 229._o what_o be_v another_o a._n faith_n maintain_v the_o christian_n spiritual_a life_n as_o it_o apply_v christ_n and_o the_o promise_n to_o the_o soul_n and_o help_v the_o soul_n to_o live_v in_o a_o holy_a dependence_n upon_o he_o and_o they_o rom._n 1.17_o gal._n 2.20_o q._n 230._o what_o be_v another_o a._n faith_n make_v the_o word_n of_o god_n profitable_a and_o effectual_a to_o the_o soul_n 1_o thess_n 2_o 13._o rom._n 1.16_o heb._n 4.2_o q._n 231._o what_o be_v another_o a._n faith_n help_v the_o soul_n to_o dâ—â—â—_n nigh_o to_o god_n in_o holy_a duty_n with_o humâ—â—â—oldness_n and_o confidence_n of_o access_n to_o he_o and_o acceptance_n with_o he_o through_o christ_n eph._n 3.12_o heb._n 4.16_o &_o 10.22_o q._n 232._o what_o be_v another_o a._n faith_n help_v the_o soul_n to_o bear_v the_o burden_n of_o trouble_n and_o affliction_n and_o keep_v it_o from_o faint_a and_o sink_v under_o they_o psal_n 27.13_o heb._n 11.35_o job_n 13.15_o q._n 233._o what_o be_v another_o a._n faith_n help_v the_o soul_n to_o resist_v and_o conquer_v its_o spiritual_a enemy_n sin_n satan_n and_o the_o world_n act_v 26.18_o 1_o pet._n 5.9_o eph._n 6.16_o 1_o john_n 5.4_o heb._n 11.24.25_o 26._o q._n 234._o what_o be_v another_o a._n faith_n help_v the_o soul_n to_o spiritual_a joy_n and_o peace_n rom._n 5.1_o 2_o and_o 15.13_o q._n 235._o what_o be_v another_o a._n faith_n be_v of_o a_o grow_a and_o persevere_v nature_n increase_v in_o measure_n and_o endure_v to_o the_o end_n 2_o thess_n 1_o 3_o rom._n 1.17_o luke_n 22.32_o heb._n 10.39_o rev._n 2.20_o the_o examination_n of_o repentance_n q._n 236._o how_o may_v we_o know_v whether_o our_o repentance_n be_v true_a and_o save_v a._n by_o the_o manner_n of_o its_o work_n by_o its_o nature_n and_o by_o its_o fruit_n effect_n and_o companion_n q._n 237._o in_o what_o manner_n be_v repentance_n wrought_v a._n the_o spirit_n of_o god_n ordinary_o work_v a_o sight_n and_o sense_n of_o sin_n in_o the_o soul_n by_o the_o law_n and_o a_o apprehension_n of_o the_o mercy_n of_o god_n in_o christ_n offer_v to_o sinner_n by_o the_o gospel_n and_o herewith_o powerful_o affect_v the_o heart_n and_o effectual_o incline_v it_o to_o turn_v from_o sin_n unto_o god_n rom._n 3.20_o &_o 7.7_o 2_o cor._n 5.19_o act_n 2.37_o &_o 26.18_o
of_o god_n contain_v in_o the_o scripture_n of_o the_o old_a and_o new_a testament_n isa_n 8.20_o gal._n 6.16_o phil._n 1.27_o &_o 3.16_o q._n 291._o when_o do_v we_o obey_v god_n according_a to_o this_o rule_n a._n when_o we_o obey_v god_n in_o the_o faith_n of_o christ_n in_o love_n and_o thankfulness_n to_o christ_n in_o the_o strength_n of_o christ_n and_o in_o the_o name_n of_o christ_n heb._n 11.6_o rom._n 14.5.23_o 2_o cor._n 5.14_o phil._n 4.13_o joh._n 15.3_o col._n 3.17_o heb._n 13.15_o q._n 292._o what_o be_v the_o end_v of_o our_o obedience_n a._n the_o end_n which_o we_o shall_v aim_v at_o in_o our_o obedience_n be_v 1._o the_o glory_n of_o god_n and_o of_o our_o lord_n jesus_n christ_n and_o 2._o the_o good_a of_o ourselves_o and_o other_o 1._o cor._n 10.31_o phil._n 1.20_o 1_o tim._n 4.8_o phil._n 2.4_o the_o examination_n of_o thankfulness_n q._n 293._o how_o may_v we_o know_v our_o thankfulness_n to_o be_v true_a a._n 1._o by_o our_o careful_a observe_v own_v and_o acknowledge_v unto_o god_n the_o blessing_n and_o mercy_n he_o bestow_v on_o we_o especial_o spiritual_a blessing_n 1_o chron._n 29.13_o 14_o 16._o hos_fw-la 2.8_o 2_o cor._n 9.15_o q._n 294._o how_o else_o a._n 2._o by_o our_o just_a estimation_n or_o value_v the_o blessing_n and_o mercy_n of_o god_n according_a to_o their_o worth_n excellency_n and_o usefulness_n luke_n 1.46_o 48_o 49._o phil._n 3.8_o cant._n 3.10_o 16._o q._n 295._o how_o else_o a._n 3._o by_o our_o dutiful_a render_n to_o god_n according_a to_o the_o blessing_n receive_v from_o he_o psal_n 116.12_o 2_o chron._n 32.15_o q._n 296._o what_o shall_v a_o thankful_a soul_n render_v unto_o god_n a._n 1._o high_a praise_n of_o his_o wisdom_n power_n goodness_n truth_n and_o of_o all_o his_o perfection_n as_o also_o of_o all_o his_o blessing_n &_o mercy_n psal_n 103.1_o 2_o 3_o 4._o &_o 106.1_o 2._o 1_o tim._n 1.12_o 15_o 16_o 17._o q._n 297._o what_o else_o a._n hearty_a affection_n luk._n 7.37_o 38_o 47._o q._n 298._o what_o else_o a._n humble_a obedience_n devote_v both_o ourselves_o and_o service_n unto_o god_n pay_v our_o vow_n answer_v our_o covenant_n engagement_n to_o he_o live_v to_o christ_n &_o be_v willing_a and_o ready_a to_o die_v for_o he_o if_o we_o be_v call_v to_o it_o 2_o cor._n 8.5_o psal_n 119.38_o &_o 116.14_o 2_o cor._n 5_o 25._o act_n 21.13_o the_o examination_n of_o holy_a desire_n q._n 299._o how_o may_v we_o know_v whether_o our_o desire_n or_o appetite_n to_o this_o holy_a supper_n be_v true_a a._n by_o the_o cause_n object_n property_n companion_n and_o end_v of_o it_o q._n 300._o what_o be_v the_o cause_n of_o these_o desire_n a._n three_o 1._o a_o sight_n and_o sense_n of_o our_o want_n of_o this_o ordinance_n for_o the_o spiritual_a benefit_n thereof_o 2._o a_o sight_n and_o sense_n of_o the_o suitableness_n and_o fullness_n of_o this_o ordinance_n and_o of_o christ_n in_o it_o to_o supply_v our_o want_n luke_n 15.17_o mark_v 9.24_o col._n 1.19_o 3._o a_o taste_n or_o experience_n of_o the_o sweetness_n of_o christ_n in_o his_o ordinance_n and_o of_o spiritual_a refreshment_n receive_v by_o they_o 1_o pet._n 2.2_o 3._o q._n 301._o what_o be_v the_o object_n of_o this_o desire_n or_o appetite_n a._n the_o object_n of_o it_o be_v not_o only_o nor_o chief_o the_o supper_n of_o the_o lord_n but_o the_o lord_n of_o the_o supper_n psal_n 42.2_o &_o 63.1_o q._n 302._o what_o be_v the_o property_n of_o this_o desire_n a._n it_o be_v a_o strong_a desire_n a_o holy_a longing_n after_o christ_n in_o this_o ordinance_n psal_n 73.25_o &_o 14.2_o q._n 303._o what_o be_v another_o a._n it_o be_v a_o industrious_a desire_n or_o put_v the_o soul_n upon_o pious_a endeavour_n to_o obtain_v the_o mercy_n desire_v isa_n â—6_n 9_o q._n 304._o what_o be_v another_o a._n it_o make_v the_o soul_n restless_a and_o impatient_a of_o delay_n cant._n 8.14_o q._n 305._o what_o be_v another_o a._n it_o make_v the_o soul_n glad_a of_o opportunity_n to_o enjoy_v christ_n in_o his_o ordinance_n and_o careful_a to_o lay_v hold_n on_o they_o and_o improve_v they_o psal_n 122.1_o isa_n 2.3_o q._n 306._o what_o be_v another_o a._n it_o make_v christ_n and_o his_o spiritual_a benefit_n sweet_a and_o pleasant_a to_o the_o soul_n â—ant_n 2.3_o q._n 307._o what_o be_v another_o a._n it_o cause_v the_o soul_n to_o feed_v hearty_o on_o christ_n in_o his_o ordinance_n by_o faith_n matth._n 5.6_o q._n 308._o what_o be_v another_o a._n it_o make_v the_o soul_n willing_a to_o part_v with_o any_o thing_n to_o obtain_v christ_n and_o his_o ordinance_n luke_n 5.11_o q._n 309._o what_o be_v the_o companion_n of_o this_o desire_n a._n 1._o it_o be_v accompany_v with_o a_o high_a esteem_n of_o christ_n and_o his_o ordinance_n job_n 23.12_o 1_o pet._n 2.7_o q._n 310._o what_o be_v another_o a._n 2._o it_o be_v accompany_v with_o a_o retention_n or_o keep_v of_o our_o spiritual_a food_n in_o the_o soul_n a_o digest_v of_o it_o and_o get_v spiritual_a strength_n by_o it_o eph._n 3.17_o cant._n 3.4_o q._n 311._o what_o be_v another_o a._n it_o be_v accompany_v with_o a_o readiness_n and_o care_n to_o lay_v out_o our_o spiritual_a strength_n in_o the_o service_n of_o christ_n from_o who_o we_o receive_v it_o 1_o cor._n 15.10_o 1_o thess_n 1.3_o q._n 312._o what_o be_v another_o a._n it_o be_v accompany_v with_o love_n to_o christ_n delight_n content_a and_o satisfaction_n in_o christ_n though_o we_o want_v this_o world_n good_n 1_o pet._n 1.8_o q._n 313._o what_o be_v the_o end_n of_o this_o desire_n a._n a_o gracious_a soul_n desire_v this_o holy_a ordinance_n and_o christ_n in_o it_o for_o his_o spiritual_a refreshment_n nourishment_n &_o growth_n in_o grace_n that_o he_o may_v thereby_o be_v the_o better_a able_a to_o serve_v christ_n in_o his_o place_n and_o relation_n psal_n 119.25_o 28_o 32._o the_o examination_n of_o growth_n in_o grace_n q._n 314._o how_o may_v we_o know_v whether_o we_o do_v grow_v in_o grace_n a._n 1._o by_o the_o increase_n of_o our_o spiritual_a appetite_n to_o our_o spiritual_a food_n or_o by_o the_o increase_n of_o our_o desire_n after_o christ_n his_o word_n and_o ordinance_n 1_o pet._n 2.9_o ps_n 42_o 1_o and_o 27.4_o â—nd_n 63.1_o 2._o q._n 315._o how_o else_o a._n 2._o by_o the_o increase_n of_o our_o spiritual_a strength_n to_o perform_v duty_n endure_v affliction_n and_o resist_v our_o soul_n enemy_n eph._n 6.10_o 2_o tim._n 2.1_o fhil_fw-la 4.13_o ps_n 138.2_o q._n 316._o how_o else_o a._n 3._o by_o the_o increase_n of_o our_o spiritual_a stature_n when_o we_o wax_v big_a and_o tall_a in_o grace_n and_o holiness_n 2_o pet._n 1.5_o 6_o 7_o 8._o matth._n 15.28_o james_n 2.5_o q._n 317._o how_o else_o a._n 4._o by_o the_o change_n of_o our_o voice_n and_o visage_n when_o we_o speak_v more_o understand_o savoury_o and_o experimental_o of_o god_n and_o the_o thing_n of_o god_n and_o look_v more_o like_o our_o heavenly_a father_n 1_o cor._n 13.11_o eph._n 4.29_o col._n 3.6_o eccles_n 8.1_o q._n 318._o how_o else_o a_o 5._o by_o the_o change_n of_o our_o carriage_n and_o conversation_n when_o we_o grow_v more_o serious_a humble_a holy_a circumspect_a and_o heavenly_a in_o our_o life_n matth._n 5.16_o gen._n 6.9_o eph._n 5.15_o q._n 319._o why_o shall_v we_o examine_v the_o growth_n of_o our_o grace_n a._n 1._o because_o god_n give_v we_o his_o ordinance_n that_o we_o may_v grow_v in_o grace_n by_o the_o use_n of_o they_o and_o expect_v our_o growth_n shall_v be_v suitable_a to_o the_o mean_n of_o grace_n which_o we_o enjoy_v act_v 20.32_o eph._n 4.11_o 12_o 13._o q._n 320._o what_o be_v another_o reason_n of_o it_o a._n 2._o because_o the_o growth_n of_o our_o grace_n will_v be_v a_o good_a evidence_n to_o we_o of_o the_o truth_n of_o it_o for_o if_o we_o grow_v we_o live_v 2_o thess_n 1.3_o q._n 321._o what_o be_v another_o reason_n of_o it_o a._n 3._o because_o the_o discovery_n of_o our_o growth_n in_o grace_n will_v quicken_v and_o encourage_v we_o in_o our_o attendance_n on_o the_o mean_n of_o grace_n 1_o pet._n 2.2_o 3._o 322._o what_o if_o we_o find_v that_o our_o grace_n do_v not_o grow_v but_o rather_o decay_n a._n we_o ought_v to_o be_v deep_o humble_v for_o it_o before_o the_o lord_n beg_v pardon_n of_o it_o search_v out_o the_o cause_n of_o it_o that_o they_o may_v be_v remove_v and_o labour_n to_o improve_v god_n ordinance_n better_a for_o time_n to_o come_v rev._n 2.4_o 5._o &_o 3.1_o 2._o q._n 323._o what_o be_v the_o cause_n of_o decay_n of_o grace_n a._n these_o two_o especial_o 1._o neglect_v of_o christ_n ordinance_n the_o mean_n of_o grace_n or_o use_v of_o they_o negligent_o and_o formal_o or_o without_o a_o due_a care_n to_o improve_v they_o
2._o comply_v with_o some_o temptation_n to_o sin_n or_o indulge_v and_o nourish_v some_o corruption_n in_o our_o soul_n the_o examination_n of_o the_o grace_n we_o want_v q._n 325._o how_o may_v we_o know_v what_o grace_n we_o want_v a._n by_o look_v into_o our_o soul_n and_o see_v what_o grace_n we_o have_v already_o and_o whether_o that_o be_v in_o a_o grow_a or_o decay_a state_n q._n 325._o what_o be_v the_o usual_a want_n of_o gracious_a soul_n a._n such_o as_o these_o they_o usual_o want_v quicken_a grace_n and_o strengthen_v grace_n to_o enable_v they_o to_o withstand_v temptation_n mortify_v corruption_n perform_v duty_n bear_v their_o burden_n the_o confirmation_n of_o the_o covenant_n of_o grace_n and_o of_o their_o mystical_a union_n to_o christ_n their_o head_n the_o assurance_n of_o the_o love_n of_o god_n of_o a_o interest_n in_o christ_n and_o his_o benefit_n and_o of_o the_o pardon_n of_o their_o sin_n and_o peace_n with_o god_n through_o christ_n ps_n 119.159.28.116_o &_o 35.3_o matth._n 9.2_o q._n 326._o why_o shall_v we_o examine_v ourselves_o about_o our_o spiritual_a want_n before_o we_o come_v to_o the_o lord_n supper_n a._n because_o it_o be_v needful_a that_o we_o shall_v come_v with_o a_o due_a sense_n of_o our_o spiritual_a want_n to_o this_o and_o other_o ordinance_n and_o with_o desire_n and_o prayer_n unto_o god_n for_o the_o supply_n of_o they_o john_n 5.6_o luke_n 18.35_o 36_o 39_o â—0_n 41._o rev._n 3.17_o 18._o q._n 327._o what_o other_o duty_n shall_v be_v perform_v to_o fit_v we_o for_o the_o lord_n supper_n a._n we_o shall_v endeavour_v to_o get_v our_o grace_n quicken_v and_o stir_v up_o in_o we_o or_o prepare_v to_o be_v act_v and_o exercise_v on_o their_o proper_a object_n 2_o tim._n 1.6_o q_o 328._o why_o shall_v our_o grace_n be_v quicken_v and_o stir_v up_o before_o this_o ordinance_n a._n because_o our_o grace_n be_v to_o be_v act_v and_o exercise_v in_o partake_v of_o this_o holy_a ordinance_n and_o so_o need_v quicken_a to_o it_o q._n 329._o how_o may_v our_o knowledge_n be_v quicken_v a._n 1._o by_o labour_v for_o a_o more_o clear_a distinct_a and_o full_a knowledge_n of_o spiritual_a thing_n 2._o by_o meditate_v on_o those_o spiritual_a thing_n that_o we_o do_v know_v their_o excellency_n necessity_n and_o usefulness_n to_o we_o q._n 330._o how_o may_v faith_n be_v quicken_v a._n 1._o by_o feed_v on_o christ_n in_o a_o promise_n and_o meditate_v on_o the_o freeness_n fullness_n firmness_n and_o sweetness_n of_o the_o promise_n 2._o by_o consider_v &_o believe_v christ_n gracious_a invitation_n and_o assurance_n of_o refreshment_n and_o benefit_n to_o those_o that_o come_v to_o he_o in_o his_o own_o way_n matt._n 11.28_o john_n 7.37_o q._n 331._o how_o may_v repentance_n be_v quicken_v a._n by_o search_v out_o our_o special_a sin_n since_o the_o last_o sacrament_n confess_v they_o to_o god_n with_o shame_n and_o sorrow_n of_o heart_n judge_v and_o condemn_v ourselves_o for_o they_o and_o beg_a pardon_n of_o they_o and_o power_n against_o they_o through_o grace_n for_o time_n to_o come_v prov._n 28.13_o james_n 4.9.10_o psal_n 51.1_o 2_o etc._n etc._n q._n 332._o how_o may_v our_o love_n to_o god_n father_n son_n and_o spirit_n be_v quicken_v a._n by_o meditate_v on_o the_o infinite_a love_n of_o god_n the_o father_n in_o give_v christ_n the_o love_n of_o christ_n in_o give_v himself_o to_o die_v for_o we_o and_o the_o love_n of_o the_o holy_a spirit_n in_o reveal_v christ_n to_o we_o and_o in_o we_o john_n 3.19_o gal._n 2.20_o rom._n 15.30_o q._n 333._o how_o may_v our_o love_n to_o other_o christian_n be_v quicken_v a._n 1._o by_o remember_v the_o new_a command_n of_o christ_n require_v it_o 2._o by_o consider_v our_o near_a and_o spiritual_a relation_n to_o they_o as_o be_v our_o brethren_n and_o fellow-member_n of_o christ_n mystical_a body_n 3._o by_o behold_v the_o image_n of_o god_n upon_o they_o john_n 13.34_o hebr._n 13.1_o 1_o cor._n 15.49_o 1_o john_n 5.1_o q._n 334._o how_o may_v love_v to_o our_o enemy_n be_v quicken_v a._n 1._o by_o consider_v the_o command_n of_o christ_n require_v it_o 2._o by_o consider_v the_o example_n of_o christ_n who_o love_v we_o when_o we_o be_v his_o enemy_n so_o as_o to_o die_v for_o we_o mat._n 5.44_o gal._n 2.20_o rom._n 5.8.10_o q._n 335._o how_o may_v our_o obedience_n be_v quicken_v a._n 1._o by_o consider_v the_o holiness_n justice_n and_o goodness_n of_o christ_n command_n 2._o by_o consider_v the_o blessing_n promise_v to_o the_o obedient_a and_o the_o punishment_n threaten_v to_o the_o disobedient_a rom._n 7.12_o job_n 36.11_o 12._o jer._n 7.23_o q._n 336._o how_o may_v our_o thankfulness_n to_o god_n be_v quicken_v a._n 1._o by_o consider_v the_o many_o great_a and_o rich_a blessing_n which_o he_o have_v bestow_v on_o we_o in_o the_o covenant_n of_o grace_n and_o 2._o our_o own_o great_a unworthiness_n of_o the_o least_o of_o they_o 1_o cor._n 3.22_o rom._n 8.32_o 1_o cor._n 2.9_o gen._n 32.10_o eph._n 3.8_o q._n 337._o how_o may_v our_o holy_a desire_n or_o spiritual_a appetite_n be_v quicken_v a._n by_o consider_v our_o want_n of_o spiritual_a food_n and_o of_o refreshment_n and_o nourishment_n by_o it_o 2._o by_o consider_v the_o sweetness_n suitableness_n and_o sufficiency_n of_o the_o spiritual_a provision_n which_o christ_n have_v make_v for_o we_o in_o this_o ordinance_n 3._o by_o consider_v the_o promise_n which_o god_n have_v make_v to_o refresh_v and_o satisfy_v hungry_a and_o thirsty_a soul_n psal_n 40.17_o john_n 6.55.56_o psal_n 81.10_o &_o 107.9_o q._n 338._o what_o other_o duty_n shall_v be_v perform_v to_o fit_v we_o for_o the_o lord_n supper_n a._n we_o shall_v solemn_o seek_v the_o lord_n by_o prayer_n 1._o for_o the_o pardon_n of_o former_a neglect_v of_o this_o ordinance_n and_o sinful_a fail_n in_o our_o partake_n of_o it_o and_o of_o present_a unfitness_n for_o it_o 2._o for_o the_o holy_a preparation_n of_o our_o heart_n for_o this_o ordinance_n communion_n with_o god_n in_o it_o and_o communication_n of_o grace_n and_o spiritual_a nourishment_n from_o he_o by_o it_o 2_o chron._n 30.18_o 19_o 20._o prov._n 16.1_o q._n 339._o why_o shall_v we_o thus_o solemn_o seek_v the_o lord_n before_o this_o ordinance_n a._n 1._o because_o it_o be_v needful_a both_o to_o sanctify_v ourselves_o for_o this_o ordinance_n and_o to_o have_v this_o ordinance_n sanctify_v to_o we_o for_o prayer_n be_v the_o mean_n to_o both_o 1_o sam._n 16.5_o 1_o tim._n 4.5_o 2._o because_o the_o spiritual_a benefit_n of_o this_o and_o all_o ordinance_n come_v alone_o from_o god_n which_o be_v to_o be_v obtain_v by_o prayer_n james_n 1.17_o matth._n 7.7_o q._n 340._o what_o other_o duty_n shall_v be_v perform_v to_o fit_v we_o for_o the_o lord_n supper_n a._n we_o shall_v hope_v for_o and_o expect_v god_n gracious_a answer_n to_o our_o prayer_n in_o his_o meeting_n and_o bless_v we_o in_o this_o ordinance_n ps_n 42.5_o &_o 119.166_o &_o 62.5_o q._n 341._o what_o ground_n have_v we_o for_o this_o hope_n a._n god_n holy_a word_n wherein_o he_o have_v free_o promise_v to_o meet_v and_o bless_v his_o people_n in_o his_o ordinance_n exod._n 20.24_o matth._n 18.24_o psal_n 130.5_o of_o our_o duty_n in_o partake_v q._n 342._o what_o be_v require_v of_o we_o in_o partake_v of_o the_o lord_n supper_n a._n two_o thing_n especial_o 1._o a_o sober_a and_o reverend_a behaviour_n of_o the_o body_n 2._o a_o serious_a and_o gracious_a disposition_n of_o the_o soul_n rom._n 12_o 1._o 1_o cor._n 6.20_o q._n 343._o what_o gesture_n of_o body_n shall_v we_o use_v in_o the_o act_n of_o receive_v stand_v sit_v or_o kneel_v a._n sit_v seem_v to_o be_v the_o most_o proper_a gesture_n of_o the_o body_n in_o the_o act_n of_o receive_v as_o be_v most_o agreeable_a to_o the_o example_n of_o christ_n and_o his_o apostle_n who_o sit_v or_o sate-leaning_a which_o be_v then_o the_o table-gesture_n among_o the_o jew_n but_o christian_n shall_v not_o rigid_o impose_v any_o gesture_n on_o each_o other_o nor_o uncharitable_o censure_v each_o other_o for_o difference_n of_o persuasion_n or_o practice_n in_o this_o or_o such_o like_a circumstance_n if_o a_o due_a reverence_n be_v observe_v matth._n 26.20_o luke_n 14.18_o 22._o rom._n 14.2_o 5_o 23_o 19_o 1_o cor._n 14.40_o q._n 344._o wherein_o consist_v the_o gracious_a disposition_n of_o the_o soul_n in_o partake_v of_o this_o ordinance_n a._n 1._o in_o come_v to_o this_o holy_a ordinance_n with_o a_o deep_a self-humbling_a sense_n of_o our_o own_o vileness_n and_o unworthiness_n of_o so_o great_a a_o privilege_n because_o of_o our_o sin_n eph._n 3.18_o tim._n 1.15_o luke_n 15.19_o q._n 345._o wherein_o else_o a._n 2._o in_o animate_v at_o right_a end_n in_o the_o use_n of_o this_o ordinance_n such_o as_o the_o preserve_n
grace_n the_o seal_n of_o it_o and_o spiritual_a benefit_n by_o they_o eph._n 1.3_o 2_o cor._n 9.12_o q._n 370_o what_o be_v another_o public_a duty_n a._n 2._o a_o sincere_a renew_v our_o consent_n to_o the_o covenant_n of_o grace_n and_o yield_v ourselves_o to_o the_o lord_n as_o his_o covenant-servant_n with_o holy_a purpose_n of_o new_a and_o better_a obedience_n to_o he_o in_o the_o strength_n of_o christ_n for_o time_n to_o come_v 2_o king_n 23.3_o 2_o chron._n 15.12_o rom._n 6.13_o c._n 12.1_o ps_n 119.8_o 32._o q._n 371._o what_o be_v another_o public_a duty_n a._n a_o cheerful_a give_v some_o relief_n to_o the_o poor_a member_n of_o jesus_n christ_n in_o testimony_n of_o our_o love_n and_o thankfulness_n to_o christ_n for_o the_o mercy_n we_o have_v receive_v from_o he_o and_o of_o our_o love_n to_o they_o gal._n 6.10_o 1_o cor._n 16.1_o 2._o matth._n 25.40_o q._n 372._o what_o be_v the_o private_a duty_n after_o the_o lord_n supper_n a._n they_o be_v two_o especial_o 1._o a_o 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lay_v hold_n on_o opportunity_n of_o honour_v god_n in_o do_v or_o receive_v good_a endeavour_v to_o be_v perfect_a in_o every_o good_a work_n to_o do_v his_o will_n that_o our_o fruit_n may_v be_v unto_o holiness_n and_o the_o end_n eternal_a life_n deut._n 29.9_o psal_n 103.18_o heb._n 5.9_o luke_n 1.6_o heb._n 13.21_o rom._n 6.22_o q._n 377._o why_o shall_v we_o be_v thus_o careful_a to_o keep_v covenant_n with_o god_n a._n 1._o because_o we_o can_v otherwise_o just_o expect_v god_n shall_v keep_v covenant_n with_o we_o or_o that_o he_o shall_v give_v we_o the_o blessing_n promise_v unless_o we_o give_v he_o the_o obedience_n command_v deut._n 7.9_o 10_o 11._o 2._o because_o else_o we_o shall_v but_o mock_v god_n in_o make_v covenant_n with_o he_o and_o in_o receive_v the_o sign_n and_o seal_n of_o it_o and_o deceive_v our_o own_o soul_n isa_n 66.30_o 3._o becanse_o we_o shall_v else_o deprive_v ourselves_o of_o the_o spiritual_a benefit_n of_o this_o ordinance_n and_o expose_v 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