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be_v give_v for_o you_o our_o heavenly_a physician_n be_v about_o to_o cure_v the_o disease_n of_o our_o soul_n have_v thus_o prepare_v the_o remedy_n and_o present_v it_o to_o we_o he_o do_v first_o direct_v the_o use_n of_o it_o 94._o it_o medice_fw-la non_fw-la tantum_fw-la curate_n sed_fw-la etiam_fw-la monet_fw-la sen._n ep_v 94._o and_o second_o tell_v we_o what_o it_o be_v we_o be_v not_o teach_v to_o carry_v it_o about_o to_o gaze_v at_o and_o to_o be_v adore_v but_o to_o take_v and_o eat_v it_o for_o christ_n have_v make_v himself_o a_o sin-offering_a for_o we_o desire_v that_o sacrifice_n may_v be_v accept_v as_o we_o and_o will_v have_v we_o to_o share_v in_o the_o benefit_n thereof_o wherefore_o he_o have_v make_v this_o a_o peace-offering_a as_o the_o memorial_n of_o it_o and_o invite_v we_o to_o take_v and_o eat_v our_o portion_n that_o so_o he_o may_v be_v one_o with_o we_o and_o we_o with_o he_o and_o when_o we_o hear_v he_o so_o love_o call_v we_o to_o feast_v with_o god_n upon_o the_o remainder_n we_o may_v very_o fit_o fall_v into_o these_o contemplation_n there_o be_v indeed_o a_o mighty_a difference_n between_o the_o feed_n of_o my_o body_n and_o the_o refresh_n of_o my_o soul_n that_o which_o enter_v in_o by_o the_o mouth_n can_v of_o itself_o reach_v thither_o yet_o i_o be_o command_v when_o i_o come_v for_o spiritual_a relief_n to_o take_v and_o eat_v and_o i_o will_v not_o inquire_v but_o obey_v because_o he_o that_o prescribe_v this_o method_n can_v work_v wonder_n and_o at_o once_o satisfy_v both_o body_n and_o soul_n wherefore_o i_o will_v perform_v the_o outward_a part_n and_o at_o the_o same_o time_n lift_v up_o my_o soul_n above_o these_o visible_a representation_n and_o be_v sensible_a of_o my_o offence_n against_o heaven_n while_o my_o mouth_n be_v chew_v the_o holy_a bread_n my_o faith_n basil_n faith_n quod_fw-la esca_fw-la est_fw-la carni_fw-la hoc_fw-la animae_fw-la fides_fw-la cypr._n 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d basil_n shall_v feast_v upon_o the_o satisfaction_n make_v by_o my_o redeemer_n passion_n until_o i_o find_v my_o soul_n be_v nourish_v with_o the_o joy_n the_o peace_n and_o the_o comfort_n which_o it_o draw_v from_o thence_o as_o he_o have_v make_v his_o oblation_n i_o by_o his_o design_v it_o for_o i_o so_o i_o will_v make_v it_o i_o also_o by_o a_o particular_a application_n o_o strengthen_v my_o hand_n by_o a_o lively_a faith_n and_o open_v my_o mouth_n by_o fervent_a desire_n so_o will_v i_o take_v and_o eat_v this_o and_o rejoice_v in_o so_o lively_a a_o emblem_n which_o lead_v i_o into_o that_o within_o the_o vail_n and_o while_o i_o be_o perform_v the_o bodily_a part_n let_v my_o soul_n feel_v the_o spiritual_a efficacy_n of_o thy_o grace_n that_o i_o may_v not_o eat_v unworthy_o or_o to_o condemnation_n lord_n i_o feed_v upon_o thy_o love_n i_o lay_v hold_v upon_o thy_o promise_n i_o will_v take_v and_o eat_v these_o as_o well_o as_o the_o material_a part_n if_o thou_o will_v please_v to_o enable_v i_o so_o to_o do_v furthermore_o lest_o i_o shall_v be_v mistake_v and_o either_o not_o understand_v or_o not_o believe_v the_o true_a worth_n of_o this_o incomparable_a gift_n he_o be_v please_v to_o tell_v i_o what_o it_o be_v this_o be_v my_o body_n say_v he_o which_o be_v give_v for_o you_o and_o by_o that_o word_n he_o make_v it_o to_o be_v so_o to_o every_o true_a believer_n wherefore_o the_o minister_n ought_v to_o pronounce_v this_o so_o reverent_o and_o so_o deliberate_o that_o the_o communicant_n may_v have_v time_n to_o exercise_v their_o faith_n because_o their_o sense_n can_v discover_v any_o material_a alteration_n for_o the_o true_a understanding_n whereof_o let_v i_o here_o digress_v a_o little_a for_o the_o satisfaction_n of_o such_o as_o be_v not_o prejudice_v nor_o contentious_a we_o know_v how_o stiff_o the_o roman_a church_n contend_v for_o the_o literal_a exposition_n of_o this_o text_n and_o what_o tragedy_n have_v be_v act_v upon_o those_o who_o do_v not_o so_o understand_v it_o but_o we_o have_v great_a reason_n to_o believe_v that_o our_o saviour_n do_v not_o intend_v by_o these_o word_n to_o change_v the_o substance_n of_o the_o bread_n and_o wine_n into_o his_o natural_a flesh_n and_o blood_n for_o i._o the_o word_n 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d this_o being_n neuter_n can_v agree_v with_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d bread_n which_o be_v masculine_a and_o it_o be_v very_o probable_a that_o our_o lord_n do_v herein_o as_o in_o other_o thing_n imitate_v that_o phrase_n which_o the_o jew_n use_v at_o the_o feast_n of_o the_o passover_n this_o be_v the_o bread_n of_o affliction_n which_o our_o father_n do_v eat_v etc._n etc._n and_o this_o be_v the_o body_n of_o the_o paschal_n lamb_n which_o our_o father_n do_v eat_v etc._n etc._n as_o the_o talmud_n tract_n de_fw-mi pasch_fw-mi declare_v for_o as_o that_o be_v not_o the_o very_a bread_n nor_o the_o very_a lamb_n yet_o they_o call_v it_o so_o because_o it_o do_v represent_v and_o continue_v the_o memorial_n of_o that_o and_o be_v use_v to_o the_o same_o purpose_n so_o in_o like_a manner_n he_o call_v this_o his_o own_o body_n who_o be_v the_o true_a paschal_n lamb_n because_o this_o action_n do_v signify_v and_o remember_v it_o and_o by_o this_o bread_n we_o be_v partaker_n thereof_o second_o st._n paul_n the_o best_a interpreter_n of_o his_o master_n expound_v this_o be_v my_o body_n and_o blood_n by_o this_o be_v the_o communion_n of_o my_o body_n and_o blood_n 1_o cor._n 10.16_o that_o be_v most_o plain_o this_o bless_a bread_n be_v that_o which_o will_v make_v you_o partaker_n of_o christ_n body_n etc._n etc._n and_o 1_o cor._n 11.26_o he_o call_v it_o no_o more_o but_o bread_n even_o after_o the_o consecration_n ver_fw-la 24_o 25._o and_o the_o same_o apostle_n 57_o apostle_n solet_fw-la autem_fw-la res_fw-la quae_fw-la significat_fw-la ejus_fw-la rei_fw-la nomine_fw-la quam_fw-la significat_fw-la nuncupari_fw-la ut_fw-la petra_n erat_fw-la christus_fw-la hebraeis_n non_fw-la signum_fw-la christi_fw-la dicit_fw-la apostolus_fw-la aug._n in_o levit._n quaest_n 57_o say_v that_o rock_n be_v christ_n 10.4_o christ_n 1_o cor._n 10.4_o not_o intend_v to_o make_v we_o believe_v the_o rock_n be_v transubstantiate_a but_o only_o that_o it_o be_v the_o figure_n and_o symbol_n of_o christ_n and_o so_o may_v be_v call_v by_o his_o name_n three_o nor_o do_v the_o most_o ancient_a father_n thus_o apprehend_v our_o saviour_n meaning_n when_o they_o call_v this_o the_o antitype_n of_o his_o body_n the_o type_n of_o a_o great_a mystery_n the_o figure_n of_o his_o body_n and_o a_o symbol_n call_v by_o the_o name_n of_o his_o body_n 8._o body_n 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d nazianzen_n 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d cyril_n mys_n cat_n 5._o hoc_fw-la est_fw-la corpus_fw-la meum_fw-la i._n e._n figura_fw-la corporis_fw-la mei_fw-la tertul._n in_o marc._n l._n 4._o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d viz._n ego_fw-la sum_fw-la panis_fw-la aquavitae_fw-la 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d viz._n hoc_fw-la est_fw-la corpus_fw-la meum_fw-la theod._n dial._n cap._n 8._o and_o much_o more_o to_o this_o purpose_n four_o nor_o will_v this_o opinion_n of_o transubstantiation_n agree_v with_o the_o most_o ancient_a liturgy_n for_o in_o the_o most_o genuine_a part_n of_o they_o the_o prayer_n of_o consecration_n all_o those_o form_n call_v from_o st._n james_n st._n clement_n st._n basil_n and_o st._n chrysostome_n do_v pray_v after_o they_o have_v pronounce_v the_o word_n of_o christ_n this_o be_v my_o body_n that_o the_o holy_a spirit_n may_v descend_v and_o make_v that_o bread_n so_o they_o still_o call_v it_o the_o body_n and_o that_o cup_n the_o blood_n of_o christ_n yea_o in_o the_o roman_a church_n itself_o one_o of_o the_o most_o authentic_a part_n of_o the_o canon_n of_o the_o mass_n have_v these_o word_n that_o this_o oblation_n may_v be_v make_v unto_o we_o the_o body_n and_o blood_n of_o thy_o most_o belove_a son_n our_o lord_n jesus_n christ_n which_o doubtless_o may_v be_v do_v without_o any_o real_a change_n in_o the_o element_n themselves_o yea_o and_o in_o the_o last_o part_n of_o the_o canon_n long_o after_o the_o priest_n have_v say_v hâ—c_fw-la est_fw-la corpus_fw-la meum_fw-la by_o which_o they_o suppose_v the_o substance_n to_o be_v change_v they_o say_v through_o jesus_n christ_n our_o lord_n by_o who_o thou_o do_v always_o create_v sanctify_v quicken_v bless_v and_o give_v we_o these_o good_a thing_n which_o word_n be_v only_o applicable_a to_o the_o bread_n and_o wine_n do_v show_v 44._o show_v haeretici_fw-la huius_fw-la seculi_fw-la rident_fw-la hanc_fw-la canonis_fw-la particulam_fw-la eo_fw-la quod_fw-la post_fw-la consecrationem_fw-la adjecta_fw-la sit_fw-la quasi_fw-la ea_fw-la verba_fw-la intelligi_fw-la nequeunt_fw-la nisi_fw-la de_fw-la pane_fw-la &_o vino_fw-la nam_fw-la corpus_fw-la &_o sanguinem_fw-la christi_fw-la non_fw-la
est_fw-la sed_fw-la tibi_fw-la gratia_fw-la cvi_fw-la gratia_fw-la est_fw-la ipsa_fw-la justitia_fw-la aug._n ep_v 105._o ad_fw-la sixt._n presb._n yet_o shall_v be_v bestow_v by_o the_o mercy_n of_o the_o master_n upon_o all_o that_o be_v so_o qualify_v let_v we_o then_o earnest_o beseech_v this_o bless_a lord_n who_o be_v the_o fountain_n of_o eternal_a goodness_n and_o do_v govern_v and_o dispose_v of_o all_o thing_n to_o give_v abundant_a grace_n to_o this_o his_o new_a servant_n so_o that_o it_o may_v have_v the_o comfort_n of_o these_o grace_n here_o and_o the_o reward_n of_o they_o hereafter_o through_o his_o mercy_n which_o crow_v in_o we_o that_o which_o he_o have_v first_o give_v to_o we_o for_o jesus_n sake_n amen_n §._o 2._o the_o prayer_n of_o consecration_n almighty_a and_o everliving_a god_n who_o most_o dear_o belove_v son_n jesus_n christ_n etc._n etc._n the_o word_n of_o god_n teach_v we_o that_o the_o world_n be_v darkness_n and_o a_o chaos_n until_o the_o spirit_n move_v upon_o the_o face_n of_o the_o water_n gen._n 1.2_o from_o whence_o the_o rude_a and_o indigested_a matter_n receive_v a_o quicken_a influence_n which_o produce_v that_o beauty_n and_o order_n which_o we_o now_o behold_v and_o as_o it_o be_v in_o the_o first_o creation_n and_o generation_n of_o all_o thing_n so_o it_o be_v in_o the_o new_a creation_n and_o regeneration_n of_o a_o christian_a the_o spirit_n move_v upon_o the_o water_n of_o baptism_n give_v light_a and_o life_n and_o bring_v in_o order_n and_o comeliness_n instead_o of_o the_o confusion_n and_o darkness_n which_o sin_n have_v cause_v wherefore_o since_o there_o be_v so_o great_a a_o work_n to_o be_v do_v by_o the_o spirit_n we_o must_v most_o humble_o beseech_v that_o the_o holy_a spirit_n may_v return_v to_o its_o ancient_a seat_n as_o tertullian_n speak_v it_o be_v true_a our_o lord_n jesus_n do_v sanctify_v water_n in_o general_n to_o the_o mystical_a wash_n away_o of_o sin_n but_o when_o this_o particular_a water_n be_v to_o be_v use_v in_o so_o sacred_a a_o ministry_n and_o to_o so_o admirable_a purpose_n it_o be_v necessary_a it_o shall_v first_o be_v sanctify_v by_o the_o word_n of_o god_n and_o prayer_n 1_o timoth._n 4.5_o that_o be_v by_o repeat_v the_o word_n of_o christ_n institution_n and_o by_o petition_v for_o the_o descent_n of_o the_o holy_a spirit_n which_o be_v the_o two_o part_n of_o this_o prayer_n yet_o if_o any_o shall_v ask_v why_o we_o consecrate_v the_o water_n and_o where_o we_o have_v a_o express_a command_n in_o scripture_n for_o it_o s._n basil_n 27._o basil_n benedicimus_fw-la aquam_fw-la baptismatis_fw-la ex_fw-la quâ_fw-la autem_fw-la scripturâ_fw-la nun_n ex_fw-la tacitâ_fw-la traditione_n basil_n de_fw-fr spir._n sanc._n cap._n 27._o answer_v we_o do_v this_o as_o well_o as_o many_o other_o weighty_a thing_n because_o of_o the_o constant_a tradition_n and_o continual_a practice_n of_o the_o church_n which_o be_v a_o sufficient_a warrant_n in_o matter_n so_o reasonable_a and_o pious_a as_o this_o be_v now_o that_o the_o primitive_a christian_n do_v always_o use_v a_o prayer_n for_o the_o consecrate_v of_o the_o water_n do_v appear_v by_o many_o witness_n donat._n witness_n oportet_fw-la vero_fw-la mundari_fw-la &_o sanctificari_fw-la aqua_fw-la priùs_fw-la à _fw-la sacerdote_fw-la ut_fw-la possit_fw-la baptismo_fw-la svo_fw-la peccata_fw-la hominis_fw-la qui_fw-la baptizatur_fw-la abluere_fw-la cypr._n l._n 1._o ep_v 21._o venit_fw-la sacerdos_fw-la precem_fw-la dicit_fw-la ad_fw-la fontem_fw-la invocavit_fw-la patris_fw-la nomen_fw-la praesentiam_fw-la silij_fw-la &_o spiritûs_fw-la sancti_fw-la vtitur_fw-la verbis_fw-la coelestibus_fw-la quod_fw-la baptizemus_fw-la in_o nomine_fw-la patris_fw-la &_o filii_fw-la &_o spiritûs_fw-la sancti_fw-la ambros_n de_fw-fr sacr_n l._n 2._o c._n 5._o in_o ecclesia_fw-la aqua_fw-la sacerdotis_fw-la prece_fw-la sanctificatur_fw-la aug._n the_o bapt_a in_o donat._n and_o which_o be_v more_o their_o prayer_n do_v consist_v of_o two_o principal_a part_n as_o we_o also_o do_v viz._n 1._o the_o repetition_n of_o christ_n word_n math._n 27.19_o and_o a_o petition_n for_o the_o holy_a spirit_n only_o the_o present_a form_n be_v somewhat_o full_a have_v first_o a_o typical_a allusion_n as_o to_o the_o original_a of_o baptism_n second_o a_o recital_n of_o the_o institution_n thereof_o three_o a_o double_a request_n ground_v on_o these_o premise_n 1._o for_o the_o sanctify_a of_o the_o water_n 2._o for_o the_o right_a disposition_n of_o the_o child_n to_o receive_v the_o benefit_n convey_v thereby_o 1._o this_o great_a petition_n be_v introduce_v by_o remember_v a_o remarkable_a passage_n in_o the_o passion_n of_o christ_n viz._n the_o flow_a of_o blood_n and_o water_n from_o his_o holy_a side_n as_o he_o be_v hang_v on_o the_o cross_n which_o the_o father_n say_v be_v from_o no_o natural_a cause_n but_o that_o it_o be_v miraculous_a and_o a_o mystery_n design_v to_o signify_v that_o as_o sin_n have_v enter_v into_o the_o world_n by_o the_o woman_n make_v by_o a_o wound_n in_o adam_n side_n so_o salvation_n come_v in_o by_o the_o two_o sacrament_n of_o water_n and_o blood_n 16._o blood_n aqua_fw-la ad_fw-la lavacrum_fw-la sanguis_fw-la ad_fw-la potum_fw-la ambros_n de_fw-fr virgin_n ad_fw-la marcellin_n l._n 3._o idem_fw-la in_o luc._n 23._o &_o the_o sacram._n l._n 5._o c._n 1._o item_n tertul._n de_fw-fr bapt_v c._n 16._o which_o flow_v from_o the_o side_n of_o the_o second_o adam_n and_o therefore_o we_o follow_v antiquity_n in_o this_o application_n and_o encourage_v ourselves_o to_o expect_v great_a thing_n from_o he_o who_o suffering_n do_v occasion_n this_o mystery_n and_o who_o pour_v out_o his_o heart_n blood_n for_o we_o 2._o our_o lord_n do_v not_o only_o figure_v this_o sacrament_n in_o a_o mystical_a manner_n but_o after_o his_o resurrection_n by_o a_o plain_a and_o express_a commission_n make_v it_o a_o perpetual_a sanction_n that_o all_o nation_n shall_v be_v baptise_a in_o the_o name_n of_o the_o father_n etc._n etc._n math._n 28.19_o wherefore_o since_o it_o be_v by_o his_o command_n that_o we_o go_v about_o this_o mystery_n we_o do_v repeat_v the_o word_n of_o our_o commission_n to_o show_v that_o we_o expect_v the_o inward_a part_n and_o the_o efficacy_n of_o all_o from_o he_o who_o set_v we_o upon_o the_o work_n and_o since_o he_o be_v god_n bless_v for_o ever_o and_o now_o also_o glorify_v and_o invest_v with_o all_o power_n in_o heaven_n and_o earth_n math._n 28.18_o we_o believe_v his_o word_n abel_n word_n accedat_fw-la verbum_fw-la ad_fw-la elementum_fw-la &_o fit_a sacramentum_fw-la augustin_n 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d dictum_fw-la oraculi_fw-la pythii_n ap_fw-mi herodot_n 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d philo_z the_o sacrif_n abel_n be_v sufficient_a to_o effect_v whatsoever_o he_o will_v have_v do_v in_o baptism_n there_o be_v many_o believe_v that_o in_o this_o as_o well_o as_o the_o other_o sacrament_n the_o consecration_n be_v make_v by_o the_o divine_a efficacy_n of_o the_o word_n of_o christ_n yet_o that_o we_o may_v not_o rest_v in_o the_o repetition_n of_o the_o syllable_n only_o 3._o here_o be_v add_v the_o request_n of_o the_o whole_a congregation_n who_o be_v all_o bind_v to_o join_v in_o this_o great_a request_n that_o it_o may_v be_v the_o more_o prevalent_a when_o so_o many_o who_o be_v already_o christian_n do_v beg_v the_o holy_a spirit_n for_o the_o make_v these_o water_n effectual_a to_o the_o party_n now_o to_o be_v baptize_v and_o the_o two_o former_a particular_n do_v add_v much_o strength_n to_o this_o petition_n which_o we_o may_v thus_o express_v o_o thou_o who_o do_v so_o lively_o typify_v this_o sacred_a ordinance_n in_o thy_o passion_n and_o so_o plain_o institute_v it_o after_o thy_o resurrection_n let_v we_o not_o want_v thy_o presence_n and_o thy_o influence_n now_o that_o we_o be_v go_v about_o it_o by_o express_a commission_n from_o thou_o behold_v we_o do_v all_o unite_v our_o most_o fervent_a desire_n that_o thou_o will_v by_o this_o water_n effect_n that_o which_o far_o transcend_v all_o humane_a power_n amen_n now_o the_o thing_n desire_v be_v two_o first_o that_o whereas_o this_o which_o we_o have_v provide_v be_v but_o common_a water_n yet_o upon_o our_o humble_a supplication_n he_o will_v send_v down_o his_o holy_a spirit_n upon_o it_o 4._o it_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d cyril_n catech._n 3_o ita_fw-la de_fw-la sancto_fw-la viz._n spiritu_fw-la sanctificata_fw-la natura_fw-la aquarum_fw-la &_o ipsa_fw-la sanctificare_fw-la concepit_fw-la tertul._n de_fw-fr bapt_v c._n 4._o that_o it_o may_v signify_v operate_v and_o effect_v all_o that_o ever_o any_o soul_n receive_v in_o this_o holy_a laver_n and_o convey_v all_o the_o blessing_n of_o baptism_n unto_o this_o child_n we_o do_v not_o desire_v nor_o expect_v the_o water_n shall_v be_v change_v in_o substance_n but_o only_o sanctify_v to_o a_o new_a purpose_n and_o impregnate_v with_o a_o spiritual_a property_n for_o the_o mystical_a wash_n away_o of_o sin_n and_o
of_o the_o father_n who_o disallow_v that_o practice_n and_o certain_o it_o be_v a_o great_a presumption_n for_o a_o ordinary_a person_n to_o invade_v the_o ministerial_a office_n without_o any_o warrant_n and_o as_o to_o the_o pretence_n that_o a_o child_n may_v be_v in_o danger_n i_o suppose_v the_o salvation_n of_o the_o child_n may_v be_v as_o safe_a upon_o the_o stock_n of_o god_n mercy_n without_o any_o baptism_n as_o with_o a_o baptism_n that_o be_v not_o command_v by_o god_n nor_o have_v he_o make_v any_o promise_n unto_o it_o so_o that_o where_o god_n give_v not_o opportunity_n of_o a_o person_n who_o may_v do_v it_o aright_o it_o seem_v better_a to_o leave_v it_o undo_v 2._o the_o word_n i_o baptise_v thou_o etc._n etc._n be_v always_o the_o form_n of_o the_o western_a church_n and_o can_v be_v pronounce_v emphatical_o by_o midwife_n or_o such_o as_o the_o romanist_n sometime_o permit_v to_o baptize_v but_o do_v suppose_v a_o lawful_a priest_n one_o to_o who_o christ_n have_v give_v power_n to_o do_v this_o the_o eastern_a church_n use_v a_o little_a variation_n let_v n._n be_v baptise_a etc._n etc._n but_o the_o sense_n be_v much_o the_o same_o howsoever_o in_o the_o next_o word_n in_o the_o name_n of_o the_o father_n etc._n etc._n all_o orthodox_n christian_n ever_o do_v agree_v because_o it_o be_v of_o christ_n own_o appointment_n and_o unalterable_a wherefore_o when_o the_o heretic_n presume_v to_o vary_v from_o this_o form_n they_o be_v censure_v by_o the_o church_n and_o those_o baptism_n declare_v null_n which_o be_v not_o minister_v in_o the_o name_n of_o the_o father_n son_n and_o holy_a ghost_n i_o confess_v there_o be_v word_n put_v in_o to_o explain_v not_o to_o vary_v the_o sense_n 2._o sense_n 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d clem._n constit_fw-la l._n 7._o c._n 23._o &_o fusiùs_fw-la ap_fw-mi justin_n martyr_n apol._n 2._o and_o the_o orthodox_n take_v liberty_n to_o mingle_v a_o paraphrase_n with_o they_o yet_o sure_o it_o be_v more_o prudent_o do_v of_o our_o church_n to_o preserve_v the_o word_n of_o our_o lord_n entire_a without_o any_o addition_n or_o diminution_n now_o by_o baptise_v in_o the_o name_n of_o the_o three_o person_n be_v not_o only_o mean_v we_o do_v it_o by_o the_o commission_n and_o authority_n of_o god_n the_o father_n son_n and_o holy_a ghost_n but_o that_o we_o do_v baptize_v they_o into_o the_o faith_n of_o the_o holy_a trinity_n and_o do_v receive_v they_o into_o that_o society_n of_o man_n who_o be_v distinguish_v from_o jew_n and_o turk_n heathen_n and_o all_o false_a profession_n in_o the_o world_n by_o believe_v three_o person_n and_o one_o god_n this_o be_v the_o great_a fundamental_a article_n on_o which_o all_o the_o rest_n depend_v and_o to_o which_o they_o may_v be_v refer_v so_o that_o our_o very_a be_v baptise_a into_o the_o trinity_n be_v a_o argument_n we_o be_v christian_n and_o a_o profession_n of_o the_o religion_n which_o jesus_n teach_v and_o the_o more_o to_o illustrate_v this_o st._n ambrose_n tell_v we_o that_o when_o man_n come_v to_o full_a age_n be_v baptise_a they_o ask_v they_o three_o several_a time_n if_o they_o do_v believe_v in_o each_o of_o the_o three_o person_n and_o put_v they_o into_o the_o water_n first_o when_o they_o profess_v their_o belief_n in_o the_o father_n and_o again_o when_o they_o declare_v their_o faith_n in_o the_o son_n and_o a_o three_o time_n when_o they_o say_v they_o believe_v in_o the_o holy_a ghost_n ambros_n de_fw-fr sacram_fw-la l._n 2._o cap._n 7._o we_o may_v add_v that_o this_o solemn_a name_n of_o the_o three_o person_n be_v a_o kind_n of_o call_v they_o to_o witness_v from_o heaven_n that_o we_o may_v as_o it_o be_v profess_v before_o these_o three_o witness_n our_o unfeigned_a faith_n 1_o john_n 5.7_o and_o so_o we_o have_v the_o same_o for_o witness_n of_o our_o faith_n 6._o faith_n obsignata_fw-la in_o patre_fw-la filio_fw-la &_o spiritu_fw-la sancto_fw-la nam_fw-la si_fw-la in_o tribus_fw-la testibus_fw-la stabit_fw-la omne_fw-la verbum_fw-la quanto_fw-la magis_fw-la dum_fw-la habemus_fw-la per_fw-la benedictionem_fw-la eosdem_fw-la arbitros_fw-la fidei_fw-la quos_fw-la &_o sponsores_fw-la salutis_fw-la tertul._n de_fw-fr bapt_v c._n 6._o who_o make_v we_o the_o promise_n of_o salvation_n and_o sure_o we_o shall_v never_o dare_v fall_v off_o who_o have_v seal_v our_o profession_n in_o the_o presence_n of_o the_o father_n son_n and_o holy_a ghost_n wherefore_o let_v our_o word_n be_v establish_v for_o ever_o 3._o we_o be_v to_o consider_v the_o sacred_a action_n in_o baptism_n which_o be_v the_o dip_v or_o sprinkle_v of_o the_o party_n with_o water_n it_o be_v indeed_o very_o probable_a that_o at_o the_o first_o institution_n of_o baptism_n in_o those_o hot_a region_n where_o it_o be_v ordinary_a to_o bathe_v daily_o the_o rite_n may_v be_v perform_v common_o by_o immersion_n but_o the_o prudence_n and_o charity_n of_o the_o church_n know_v this_o not_o to_o be_v essential_a to_o the_o sacrament_n do_v even_o there_o appoint_v that_o clinic_n christian_n that_o be_v such_o who_o by_o weakness_n keep_v their_o bed_n shall_v only_o be_v sprinkle_v with_o water_n which_o st._n cyprian_n determine_v to_o be_v a_o lawful_a baptism_n 76._o baptism_n in_o sacramentis_fw-la salutaribus_fw-la necessitate_v cogente_fw-la &_o deo_fw-la largiente_fw-la indulgentiam_fw-la svam_fw-la totum_fw-la conferunt_fw-la divinaâ—_n compendia_fw-la cypr._n ad_fw-la magn._n ep_v 76._o and_o therefore_o for_o the_o same_o reason_n it_o may_v very_o well_o be_v indulge_v to_o tender-infant_n in_o these_o northern_a country_n for_o god_n will_v have_v mercy_n and_o not_o sacrifice_n and_o the_o divine_a grace_n be_v not_o measure_v by_o the_o quantity_n of_o water_n use_v in_o the_o administration_n and_o yet_o because_o the_o way_n of_o immersion_n be_v the_o most_o ancient_a our_o church_n do_v first_o prescribe_v that_o and_o only_o permit_v the_o other_o where_o it_o be_v certify_v the_o child_n be_v weak_a although_o custom_n have_v now_o prevail_v to_o the_o lay_v the_o first_o whole_o aside_o but_o it_o be_v not_o a_o matter_n worth_n contend_v for_o since_o sprinkle_v be_v sufficient_a as_o for_o the_o custom_n of_o dip_v or_o sprinkle_v three_o time_n once_o at_o the_o name_n of_o the_o father_n again_o at_o the_o name_n of_o the_o son_n and_o a_o three_o time_n at_o the_o name_n of_o the_o holy_a ghost_n it_o be_v very_o likely_a 2._o likely_a non_fw-la semel_fw-la sed_fw-la ter_z ad_fw-la singula_fw-la nomina_fw-la in_o personas_fw-la singulas_fw-la tinguimur_fw-la tertul._n advers._fw-la prax._n cap._n 26._o cyril_n catech_n 2._o it_o be_v the_o general_a use_n of_o the_o church_n of_o old_a and_o they_o suppose_v it_o do_v very_o well_o express_v the_o mystery_n of_o the_o trinity_n but_o our_o church_n have_v not_o enjoin_v it_o wherefore_o if_o it_o be_v use_v by_o any_o it_o must_v not_o be_v urge_v as_o necessary_a for_o when_o some_o in_o spain_n begin_v to_o press_v and_o strain_v this_o trine_n immersion_n too_o far_o it_o be_v decree_v in_o a_o council_n 5._o council_n caeutum_fw-la est_fw-la ne_fw-la in_o hispania_n fiat_fw-la baptismus_fw-la nisi_fw-la una_fw-la mersione_n council_n tolet._n 4._o can_v 5._o that_o it_o be_v sufficient_a to_o do_v it_o once_o because_o this_o do_v as_o well_o set_v out_o the_o one_o god_n as_o the_o other_o do_v the_o three_o person_n to_o conclude_v we_o ought_v not_o to_o be_v so_o much_o concern_v for_o these_o outward_a and_o ritual_a part_n as_o for_o the_o devotion_n of_o our_o heart_n wherefore_o let_v the_o priest_n minister_v herein_o with_o all_o possible_a humility_n reverence_n and_o sincerity_n remember_v that_o god_n be_v do_v his_o work_n within_o while_o he_o be_v exercise_v without_o and_o let_v the_o people_n behold_v the_o mystery_n with_o gravity_n and_o wonder_n thankful_o remember_v the_o like_a mercy_n once_o show_v to_o they_o and_o final_o let_v the_o priest_n and_o all_o the_o people_n hearty_o say_v amen_n when_o the_o mystery_n be_v end_v both_o to_o show_v they_o believe_v the_o child_n to_o be_v right_o baptize_v and_o to_o desire_n god_n may_v ratify_v that_o in_o heaven_n which_o we_o have_v do_v upon_o the_o earth_n amen_n so_o be_v it_o §._o 5._o the_o reception_n of_o the_o child_n into_o the_o church_n we_o receive_v this_o child_n into_o the_o congregation_n of_o christ_n flock_n and_o do_v sign_n he_o with_o the_o sign_n of_o the_o cross_n etc._n etc._n baptism_n be_v by_o the_o appointment_n of_o christ_n himself_o the_o sacrament_n of_o our_o initiation_n and_o admission_n into_o his_o church_n wherefore_o when_o any_o one_o be_v baptise_a it_o be_v requisite_a they_o shall_v be_v solemn_o declare_v member_n of_o the_o visible_a church_n and_o when_o god_n have_v receive_v they_o into_o his_o favour_n and_o seal_v they_o with_o his_o spirit_n as_o he_o ever_o do_v in_o this_o mystery_n where_o
father_n or_o our_o brethren_n sect_n iii_o the_o close_a and_o consequent_n after_o baptism_n §._o 1._o the_o exhortation_n to_o the_o congregation_n see_v now_o dear_o belove_a brethren_n that_o this_o child_n be_v regenerate_v etc._n etc._n we_o must_v not_o present_o turn_v our_o back_n upon_o god_n so_o soon_o as_o the_o holy_a rite_n be_v finish_v but_o complete_a the_o solemnity_n by_o thanksgiving_n and_o prayer_n and_o that_o we_o may_v do_v both_o not_o only_o with_o the_o spirit_n but_o with_o understanding_n the_o minister_n do_v here_o teach_v we_o what_o must_v be_v the_o subject_n of_o our_o praise_n and_o petition_n 1._o our_o praise_n must_v look_v back_o upon_o the_o grace_n already_o show_v and_o the_o benefit_n which_o be_v already_o give_v to_o this_o infant_n which_o be_v principal_o two_o 1._o internal_o it_o be_v regenerate_v 2._o external_o it_o be_v graft_v into_o christ_n church_n for_o which_o we_o must_v give_v hearty_a thanks_o to_o almighty_a god_n to_o which_o we_o must_v add_v 2._o our_o prayer_n which_o must_v look_v forward_o upon_o the_o grace_n which_o will_v be_v needful_a to_o enable_v it_o to_o live_v answerable_a to_o this_o estate_n into_o which_o it_o be_v admit_v and_o this_o we_o must_v beg_v of_o almighty_a god_n also_o or_o else_o the_o former_a blessing_n will_v be_v altogether_o in_o vain_a now_o all_o this_o be_v so_o plain_a that_o no_o more_o will_v need_v to_o be_v add_v but_o only_o that_o some_o with_o nicodemus_n be_v apt_a to_o say_v how_o can_v these_o thing_n be_v john_n 3.9_o judge_v it_o impossible_a that_o so_o great_a a_o matter_n as_o regeneration_n can_v be_v effect_v so_o soon_o and_o by_o so_o mean_v a_o instrument_n bapt._n instrument_n simplicitas_fw-la sacramenti_fw-la quibusdam_fw-la derogat_fw-la effectûs_fw-la fidem_fw-la cum_fw-la sumptu_fw-la plurimo_fw-la &_o pompis_fw-la idolorum_fw-la arcana_fw-la sibi_fw-la authoritatem_fw-la conciliant_fw-la tertul._n de_fw-fr bapt._n as_o they_o account_v it_o whereas_o the_o effect_n be_v to_o be_v ascribe_v to_o the_o divine_a power_n of_o the_o author_n not_o to_o the_o intrinsic_a efficacy_n of_o the_o outward_a mean_n yet_o in_o regard_n we_o can_v never_o bless_v god_n hearty_o for_o a_o mercy_n unless_o we_o believe_v he_o have_v bestow_v it_o we_o must_v labour_v to_o remove_v these_o scruple_n by_o a_o full_a account_n of_o this_o baptismal_a regeneration_n that_o we_o may_v not_o withhold_v the_o divine_a praise_n by_o our_o doubt_v and_o unbelief_n the_o word_n regeneration_n be_v but_o twice_o that_o i_o know_v of_o use_v in_o scripture_n first_o math._n 19.28_o you_o that_o have_v follow_v i_o in_o the_o regeneration_n where_o though_o by_o alter_v the_o point_n follow_v i_o in_o the_o regeneration_n when_o the_o son_n of_o man_n etc._n etc._n it_o may_v signify_v in_o the_o resurrection_n yet_o as_o we_o read_v it_o signify_v the_o renew_n of_o man_n by_o the_o gospel_n and_o baptism_n second_o titus_n 3.5_o he_o save_v we_o by_o the_o laver_n of_o regeneration_n beza_n regeneration_n graec._n 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d per_fw-la lavacrum_fw-la regenerationis_fw-la vulg._n syr._n vatab._n &_o beza_n and_o renew_v of_o the_o holy_a ghost_n which_o be_v a_o paraphrase_n upon_o that_o of_o our_o saviour_n john_n 3_o except_o a_o man_n be_v bear_v of_o water_n and_o the_o spirit_n he_o can_v enter_v into_o the_o kingdom_n of_o god_n ver_fw-la 5._o and_o because_o person_n come_v to_o age_n before_o their_o conversion_n be_v first_o teach_v and_o persuade_v by_o the_o word_n of_o god_n the_o language_n of_o holy_a writ_n enlarge_v the_o metaphor_n and_o say_v such_o be_v beget_v by_o the_o word_n of_o god_n 1_o cor._n 4.15_o and_o then_o bear_v again_o or_o regenerate_v in_o baptism_n in_o like_a manner_n speak_v the_o father_n who_o do_v constant_o and_o unanimous_o affirm_v that_o we_o be_v regenerate_v in_o or_o by_o baptism_n 1._o baptism_n in_o novam_fw-la vitam_fw-la lavacro_fw-la aquae_fw-la salutaris_fw-la animatus_fw-la cyprian_a de_fw-fr seipso_fw-la ep_n 2._o ad_fw-la donat._n regeneratione_n coelesti_fw-la christo_fw-la consurreximus_fw-la lib._n the_o zel_n &_o livor_fw-la lavacrum_fw-la inde_fw-la dionysius_n vocat_fw-la 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d vide_fw-la ambr._n de_fw-fr sacram._n l._n 3._o c._n 1._o so_o that_o we_o must_v next_o inquire_v wherein_o this_o regeneration_n do_v consist_v and_o first_o whereas_o both_o child_n and_o those_o of_o ripe_a year_n be_v by_o nature_n dead_a in_o sin_n so_o that_o they_o lie_v under_o the_o guilt_n and_o power_n thereof_o our_o gracious_a father_n do_v here_o in_o baptism_n seal_v a_o covenant_n with_o we_o wherein_o he_o promise_v to_o pardon_v they_o and_o when_o this_o deadly_a load_n be_v remove_v the_o soul_n receive_v as_o it_o be_v a_o new_a life_n and_o take_v new_a hope_n and_o courage_n be_v restore_v to_o the_o divine_a favour_n and_o be_v set_v free_a from_o the_o sad_a expectation_n of_o unavoidable_a condemnation_n for_o former_a sin_n original_a in_o infant_n and_o both_o it_o and_o actual_a in_o those_o of_o ripe_a year_n before_o this_o covenant_n we_o be_v dead_a in_o law_n and_o by_o the_o pardon_n of_o our_o sin_n we_o be_v beget_v again_o to_o a_o lively_a hope_n and_o herein_o stand_v the_o first_o particular_a of_o our_o regeneration_n viz._n in_o the_o remission_n of_o sin_n wherefore_o both_o scripture_n and_o antiquity_n diluunt_fw-la antiquity_n luke_n 3.3_o act_n 2.38_o chap._n 22_o 16._o omnem_fw-la autem_fw-la enormitatem_fw-la sceleris_fw-la baptismi_fw-la sacramenta_fw-la diluunt_fw-la teach_v we_o that_o baptism_n be_v the_o mean_n for_o remission_n of_o sin_n and_o hence_o they_o join_v pardon_n and_o regeneration_n common_o together_o 2._o together_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d justin_n martyr_n 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d cyril_n catech_n 2._o because_o this_o forgiveness_n put_v we_o into_o a_o new_a estate_n and_o a_o excellent_a condition_n in_o comparison_n of_o that_o which_o our_o natural_a birth_n have_v leave_v we_o in_o 2._o but_o further_a by_o baptism_n we_o gain_v new_a relation_n and_o old_a thing_n be_v do_v away_o all_o thing_n become_v new_a hence_o the_o jew_n call_v their_o proselyte_n newborn_a child_n because_o they_o forsake_v all_o their_o heathen_a kindred_n so_o we_o although_o we_o do_v not_o renounce_v our_o earthly_a parent_n because_o they_o also_o be_v christian_a yet_o we_o gain_v new_a alliance_n for_o god_n hereby_o do_v become_v our_o father_n and_o jesus_n our_o master_n and_o all_o the_o saint_n both_o in_o heaven_n and_o earth_n our_o brethren_n so_o that_o it_o be_v as_o if_o we_o be_v bear_v over_o again_o since_o baptism_n do_v entitle_v we_o to_o this_o celestial_a kindred_n but_o this_o be_v not_o all_o for_o three_o our_o corrupt_a nature_n be_v change_v in_o baptism_n and_o there_o be_v a_o renovation_n effect_v thereby_o both_o as_o to_o the_o mortification_n of_o the_o old_a affection_n and_o the_o quicken_a of_o the_o new_a by_o the_o holy_a spirit_n which_o be_v hereby_o give_v to_o all_o that_o put_v no_o bar_n or_o impediment_n unto_o it_o this_o be_v the_o ancient_a doctrine_n who_o affirm_v a_o real_a change_n to_o be_v wrought_v 3._o wrought_v dam_fw-la injustum_fw-la insipientem_fw-la peccatorem_fw-la continuò_fw-la &_o aequus_fw-la &_o prudens_fw-la &_o innocens_fw-la erit_fw-la uno_fw-la enim_fw-la lavacro_fw-la malitia_fw-la omniâ—_n abolebitur_fw-la lact._n inst_z 3._o 26._o vndae_fw-la genitalis_fw-la auxilio_fw-la superioris_fw-la aevi_fw-la labe_fw-la detersâ_fw-la in_fw-la expiatum_fw-la pectus_fw-la &_o purum_fw-la desuper_fw-la lumen_fw-la infudit_fw-la cypr._n de_fw-fr seipso_fw-la 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d cyril_n catech_n 3._o and_o believe_v the_o spirit_n to_o be_v therein_o bestow_v as_o god_n have_v promise_v ezek._n 36.25_o 26._o that_o he_o will_v sprinkle_v clean_a water_n upon_o they_o and_o they_o shall_v be_v clean_o from_o all_o their_o filthiness_n and_o then_o a_o new_a heart_n will_v he_o give_v they_o and_o put_v a_o new_a spirit_n within_o they_o and_o it_o be_v manifest_a that_o in_o the_o first_o age_n of_o the_o church_n there_o be_v abundance_n of_o gift_n and_o grace_n miraculous_o bestow_v upon_o christian_n in_o their_o baptism_n and_o no_o doubt_n if_o the_o catechuman_n of_o our_o day_n who_o be_v of_o age_n will_v prepare_v themselves_o as_o strict_o by_o repentance_n fast_v and_o prayer_n as_o they_o of_o old_a do_v they_o shall_v find_v incomparable_a effect_n of_o this_o sacred_a laver_n if_o not_o in_o as_o miraculous_a measure_n yet_o to_o as_o real_a purpose_n that_o be_v they_o shall_v be_v true_o regenerate_v and_o their_o heart_n change_v by_o the_o influence_n of_o the_o divine_a spirit_n but_o some_o may_v doubt_v whether_o infant_n be_v regenerate_v in_o this_o sense_n because_o they_o be_v not_o capable_a of_o give_v any_o evidence_n of_o their_o receive_v the_o spirit_n nor_o do_v there_o any_o immediate_a effect_n of_o their_o regeneration_n appear_v hence_o the_o
strength_n loc_n strength_n sed_fw-la ne_fw-la pute_fw-la te_fw-la viribus_fw-la tuis_fw-la hoc_fw-la posse_fw-la attend_v cujus_fw-la est_fw-la opis_fw-la august_n in_o loc_n but_o we_o may_v have_v help_n from_o he_o who_o make_v heaven_n and_o earth_n and_o therefore_o ought_v not_o to_o despair_v ii_o psalm_n cxiii_o 2._o bless_a be_v the_o name_n of_o the_o lord_n answ_n henceforth_o world_n without_o end_n and_o since_o the_o name_n of_o this_o glorious_a lord_n god_n have_v be_v our_o only_a help_n and_o shall_v be_v so_o for_o ever_o have_v we_o not_o all_o possible_a reason_n to_o magnify_v and_o praise_v his_o name_n now_o ourselves_o yea_o and_o to_o desire_v that_o it_o may_v be_v bless_v and_o glorify_v to_o all_o eternity_n for_o he_o pity_v and_o visit_v we_o he_o redeem_v and_o wash_v we_o from_o our_o sin_n in_o the_o laver_n of_o regeneration_n and_o in_o the_o fountain_n of_o his_o son_n blood_n and_o he_o have_v now_o increase_v the_o number_n of_o his_o profess_a servant_n oh_o that_o his_o mercy_n may_v be_v remember_v for_o ever_o and_o ever_o iii_o psalm_n cii_o 1._o lord_n hear_v our_o prayer_n answ_n and_o let_v our_o cry_n come_v unto_o thou_o from_o the_o remembrance_n of_o his_o former_a favour_n we_o be_v encourage_v to_o ask_v for_o more_o and_o in_o this_o humble_a manner_n we_o crave_v audience_n of_o the_o king_n of_o heaven_n before_o our_o supplication_n begin_v the_o bishop_n be_v go_v to_o pray_v and_o cry_v to_o god_n on_o our_o behalf_n and_o we_o and_o all_o the_o congregation_n be_v about_o to_o join_v with_o he_o in_o prayer_n for_o the_o good_a spirit_n which_o we_o need_v and_o in_o earnest_n cry_v to_o be_v deliver_v from_o the_o evil_a spirit_n to_o which_o we_o be_v in_o bondage_n first_o therefore_o we_o crave_v acceptance_n and_o desire_v that_o by_o his_o answer_v our_o request_n we_o may_v perceive_v our_o cry_n have_v come_v unto_o he_o or_o as_o st._n augustine_n observe_v the_o phrase_n be_v double_v to_o show_v the_o vehement_a desire_n and_o fervent_a affection_n of_o the_o petitioner_n locum_fw-la petitioner_n in_o geminatione_fw-la affectus_fw-la petentis_fw-la est_fw-la aug._n in_o locum_fw-la wherefore_o we_o must_v speak_v this_o with_o a_o earnest_a devotion_n so_o shall_v we_o no_o doubt_n make_v way_n for_o the_o follow_a prayer_n to_o pierce_v the_o cloud_n §._o 4._o the_o first_o prayer_n almighty_a and_o everliving_a god_n who_o have_v vouchsafe_v to_o regenerate_a these_o tâ—y_a servant_n etc._n etc._n before_o the_o imposition_n of_o hand_n there_o be_v a_o prayer_n make_v for_o the_o gift_n of_o the_o spirit_n to_o be_v pour_v forth_o upon_o the_o party_n to_o be_v confirm_v as_o appear_v by_o the_o testimony_n of_o s._n cyprian_n tertullian_n ambrose_n etc._n etc._n before_o cite_v for_o although_o the_o spirit_n do_v go_v along_o with_o the_o water_n in_o christian_a baptism_n yet_o the_o apostle_n think_v it_o necessary_a to_o lay_v their_o 15._o their_o spiritus_fw-la autem_fw-la sanctus_n in_fw-la solâ_fw-la catholicâ_fw-la per_fw-la manus_fw-la impositionem_fw-la dari_fw-la dicitur_fw-la aug._n in_o donat._n de_fw-fr bap._n l._n 3._o c._n 15._o hand_n on_o the_o baptise_a that_o they_o may_v receive_v the_o spirit_n in_o great_a measure_n and_o the_o father_n think_v it_o be_v particular_o give_v by_o this_o rite_n nor_o be_v it_o any_o wonder_n say_v one_o 30._o one_o raban_n maurus_n de_fw-fr institut_fw-la cleric_a lib._n 1._o cap._n 30._o if_o a_o man_n have_v a_o double_a unction_n in_o order_n to_o receive_v the_o holy_a ghost_n since_o the_o spirit_n be_v twice_o give_v to_o the_o apostle_n themselves_o john_n 20.22_o act_n 2.4_o especial_o since_o the_o spirit_n be_v give_v to_o several_a purpose_n as_o the_o former_a author_n note_n viz._n in_o baptism_n to_o consecrate_v a_o habitation_n to_o god_n in_o confirmation_n to_o declare_v that_o the_o sevenfold_a grace_n of_o the_o holy_a ghost_n be_v come_v into_o we_o with_o a_o fullness_n of_o sanctity_n wisdom_n and_o virtue_n or_o as_o eusebius_n emissenus_fw-la serm_fw-la de_fw-fr pentec_fw-fr in_o baptism_n the_o holy_a spirit_n give_v what_o be_v sufficient_a to_o make_v we_o innocent_a but_o in_o confirmation_n it_o give_v increase_v and_o make_v we_o gracious_a in_o short_a there_o the_o spirit_n be_v bestow_v to_o cleanse_v we_o from_o sin_n here_o to_o adorn_v we_o with_o all_o its_o grace_n 25._o grace_n albaspin_n observat_fw-la lib._n 1._o 25._o according_a to_o which_o ancient_a doctrine_n this_o prayer_n be_v compose_v first_o to_o acknowledge_v the_o former_a gift_n and_o then_o to_o petition_v for_o the_o second_o in_o the_o very_a word_n almost_o of_o that_o ancient_a prayer_n which_o come_v between_o baptism_n and_o confirmation_n in_o the_o greek_a baptism_n greek_a 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d euchologion_fw-la graecor_fw-la pag._n 355._o offic_n s._n baptism_n liturgy_n bless_a be_v thou_o o_o lord_n god_n almighty_a who_o now_o have_v please_v to_o regenerate_a this_o thy_o new_a enlighten_v servant_n by_o water_n and_o the_o holy_a ghost_n grant_v he_o a_o pardon_n of_o all_o his_o voluntary_a and_o involuntary_a sin_n do_v thou_o o_o lord_n and_o merciful_a governor_n of_o all_o bestow_v upon_o he_o also_o the_o seal_n of_o the_o gift_n of_o thy_o holy_a omnipotent_a and_o ever_o to_o be_v adore_v spirit_n etc._n etc._n and_o it_o be_v very_o fit_a we_o shall_v praise_v god_n for_o the_o grace_n of_o baptism_n before_o we_o beg_v that_o of_o confirmation_n especial_o because_o the_o wash_n of_o we_o from_o original_a sin_n in_o the_o holy_a laver_n do_v cleanse_v and_o prepare_v we_o that_o we_o may_v be_v pure_a temple_n for_o the_o holy_a ghost_n to_o dwell_v in_o the_o great_a measure_n of_o the_o spirit_n now_o beg_v be_v but_o in_o pursuance_n of_o the_o former_a mercy_n the_o lord_n do_v then_o consign_v we_o to_o the_o spirit_n and_o now_o we_o pray_v it_o may_v visible_o exert_v itself_o he_o than_o lift_v we_o as_o his_o soldier_n and_o we_o have_v be_v ever_o since_o by_o catechise_v train_v gen._n 14.14_o and_o now_o be_v go_v into_o the_o field_n against_o our_o spiritual_a enemy_n so_o that_o we_o shall_v need_v more_o visible_a and_o more_o efficacious_a assistance_n wherefore_o we_o pray_v for_o all_o the_o gift_n of_o the_o holy_a spirit_n which_o in_o the_o old_a greek_a and_o latin_a translation_n be_v reckon_v up_o to_o be_v seven_o isai_n 11.2_o and_o from_o thence_o be_v transcribe_v into_o this_o prayer_n and_o these_o seven_o be_v put_v for_o all_o because_o the_o scripture_n describe_v the_o gift_n of_o the_o holy_a ghost_n by_o seven_o spirit_n revel_v 1.4_o chap._n 4.5_o &_o 5.6_o whence_o also_o we_o often_o read_v in_o the_o ancient_n of_o the_o sevenfold_a grace_n of_o the_o spirit_n 30._o spirit_n ambros_n in_o luc._n 9_o item_n raban_n maurus_n lib._n 1._o c._n 30._o and_o the_o number_n seven_n be_v put_v for_o the_o holy_a spirit_n itself_o 31._o itself_o septenario_fw-la numero_fw-la significatur_fw-la spiritus_fw-la sanctus_fw-la august_n de_fw-fr civ_o dei_fw-la l._n 11._o c._n 31._o but_o for_o these_o seven_o here_o reckon_v up_o it_o be_v certain_a they_o be_v in_o the_o same_o word_n repeat_v in_o the_o office_n of_o confirmation_n as_o long_o ago_o as_o st._n ambrose_n his_o time_n who_o say_v remember_v that_o thou_o have_v receive_v the_o spiritual_a seal_n the_o spirit_n of_o wisdom_n and_o understanding_n the_o spirit_n of_o counsel_n and_o strength_n the_o spirit_n of_o knowledge_n and_o godliness_n and_o the_o spirit_n of_o holy_a fear_n 7._o fear_n ambros_n lib._n the_o initiand_n c._n 7._o and_o in_o another_o place_n 2._o place_n idem_fw-la de_fw-fr sacram._n lib._n 3._o cap._n 2._o it_o remain_v after_o baptism_n say_v he_o that_o we_o be_v make_v complete_a when_o upon_o the_o prayer_n of_o the_o priest_n the_o holy_a spirit_n be_v pour_v into_o we_o the_o spirit_n of_o wisdom_n etc._n etc._n as_o before_o where_o he_o further_o instruct_v we_o that_o all_o gift_n and_o grace_n belong_v to_o the_o spirit_n but_o these_o be_v the_o most_o eminent_a and_o principal_a so_o that_o they_o be_v put_v for_o all_o the_o rest_n we_o must_v not_o be_v too_o curious_a in_o the_o particular_n since_o many_o of_o the_o word_n seem_v to_o be_v synonymous_a yet_o we_o may_v thus_o distinguish_v these_o seven_o gift_n 1._o the_o spirit_n of_o be_v wise_a in_o spiritual_a thing_n 2._o the_o spirit_n of_o apprehend_v what_o we_o be_v teach_v 3._o the_o spirit_n of_o prudent_a manage_n all_o our_o action_n 4._o the_o spirit_n of_o power_n to_o execute_v all_o our_o religious_a purpose_n 5._o the_o spirit_n of_o discern_v between_o good_a and_o evil_n 6._o the_o spirit_n of_o devotion_n in_o god_n service_n 7._o the_o spirit_n of_o reverence_n to_o be_v express_v towards_o god_n in_o our_o whole_a conversation_n these_o be_v the_o bless_a gift_n for_o which_o the_o bishop_n pray_v
super_fw-la hominem_fw-la august_n in_o donat._n de_fw-fr bap_n l._n 3._o c._n 17._o and_o st._n ambrose_n note_n that_o even_o st._n paul_n himself_o be_v not_o so_o bold_a as_o to_o communicate_v the_o spirit_n autoritative_o to_o his_o new_a convert_v but_o he_o beg_v it_o of_o god_n for_o they_o coloss_n 1.9_o 7._o 1.9_o impetrare_fw-la optavit_fw-la non_fw-la imperare_fw-la praesumpsit_fw-la ambros_n de_fw-fr spir._n sanc._n l._n 1._o c._n 7._o now_o the_o party_n confirm_v aught_o cheerful_o to_o hope_v this_o prayer_n shall_v be_v accept_v and_o while_o the_o bishop_n hand_n be_v over_o our_o head_n we_o ought_v to_o meditate_v that_o god_n himself_o will_v keep_v we_o in_o the_o shadow_n of_o his_o hand_n isai_n 49.2_o and_o that_o by_o this_o rite_n be_v signify_v that_o the_o lord_n will_v stretch_v out_o his_o hand_n to_o defend_v we_o against_o all_o our_o spiritual_a enemy_n we_o have_v give_v up_o ourselves_o to_o be_v his_o servant_n and_o the_o hand_n of_o the_o lord_n be_v with_o we_o luke_n 1.66_o that_o be_v his_o spirit_n be_v upon_o we_o and_o if_o we_o keep_v close_o to_o he_o none_o can_v pluck_v we_o out_o of_o his_o hand_n john_n 10.28_o 29._o but_o we_o may_v continue_v he_o for_o ever_o satan_n will_v assault_v we_o the_o world_n will_v allure_v we_o and_o the_o flesh_n will_v entice_v we_o to_o break_v this_o vow_n but_o the_o holy_a man_n pray_v we_o may_v be_v defend_v by_o the_o spirit_n of_o grace_n so_o that_o we_o may_v never_o fall_v off_o as_o too_o many_o have_v do_v it_o be_v a_o comfort_n to_o see_v so_o many_o dedicate_a themselves_o to_o god_n but_o it_o be_v also_o a_o sad_a consideration_n that_o scarce_o one_o of_o twenty_o remember_v this_o engagement_n but_o they_o first_o forsake_v god_n and_o then_o he_o forsake_v they_o for_o ever_o 1_o chron._n 28.9_o oh_o then_o let_v we_o pray_v that_o neither_o we_o nor_o any_o of_o our_o relation_n may_v prove_v apostate_n or_o backslider_n but_o that_o we_o may_v remain_v under_o the_o divine_a protection_n and_o continue_v his_o to_o our_o life_n end_v for_o if_o we_o keep_v unite_v to_o this_o live_a root_n we_o shall_v not_o only_o live_v but_o flourish_n grow_v and_o bring_v forth_o more_o and_o more_o fruit_n john_n 15.2_o the_o grace_n now_o impart_v be_v of_o that_o nature_n that_o if_o we_o cherish_v it_o we_o shall_v increase_v daily_o therein_o and_o therefore_o the_o bishop_n pray_v we_o may_v not_o only_o have_v the_o spirit_n at_o present_a but_o that_o we_o may_v grow_v in_o grace_n every_o day_n even_o until_o we_o be_v fit_v for_o glory_n and_o be_v partaker_n of_o god_n heavenly_a kingdom_n as_o the_o council_n of_o laodicea_n speak_v and_o since_o so_o excellent_a a_o prayer_n be_v make_v by_o so_o eminent_a a_o person_n with_o so_o ancient_a a_o rite_n let_v every_o one_o for_o himself_o and_o every_o one_o for_o his_o child_n servant_n or_o friend_n add_v thereto_o a_o most_o affectionate_a amen_o §._o 7._o the_o versicle_n 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〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d petlaei_n versio_fw-la lit._n ex_fw-la heb._n 4.13_o allusio_fw-la ad_fw-la victimas_fw-la excoriatas_fw-la &_o suspensas_fw-la dum_fw-la sacerdos_fw-la exta_fw-la scrutatur_fw-la come_v before_o a_o almighty_a and_o all-seeing_a majesty_n so_o that_o if_o any_o wickedness_n be_v but_o imagine_v in_o the_o heart_n desire_v by_o the_o will_n or_o act_v by_o the_o hand_n in_o the_o dark_a night_n or_o most_o secret_a corner_n it_o be_v apparent_a to_o he_o and_o he_o will_v condemn_v we_o for_o it_o unless_o we_o first_o condemn_v our_o own_o self_n which_o consideration_n we_o may_v improve_v two_o way_n first_o to_o show_v how_o necessary_a it_o be_v for_o we_o to_o labour_v for_o pure_a heart_n since_o we_o be_v about_o to_o draw_v near_o to_o he_o who_o be_v so_o able_a to_o punish_v and_o so_o sure_a to_o discover_v the_o most_o secret_a sin_n to_o who_o power_n all_o thing_n be_v subject_a and_o to_o who_o
have_v another_o opportunity_n but_o that_o thy_o next_o indictment_n may_v be_v in_o another_o world_n and_o in_o the_o mean_a time_n that_o a_o all-seeing_a god_n will_v come_v in_o at_o this_o feast_n to_o inquire_v how_o faithful_o thou_o have_v perform_v this_o duty_n and_o then_o five_o set_v yourself_o serious_o to_o look_v over_o all_o the_o record_n of_o your_o memory_n and_o conscience_n call_v to_o mind_n all_o place_n you_o have_v be_v in_o all_o company_n and_o person_n with_o which_o you_o have_v converse_v reflect_v upon_o your_o design_n your_o business_n your_o pleasure_n and_o divertisement_n with_o all_o those_o circumstance_n which_o may_v represent_v unto_o you_o all_o your_o evil_a thought_n word_n and_o action_n and_o may_v set_v before_o you_o all_o the_o good_a which_o you_o have_v omit_v and_o if_o any_o seem_v dubious_a rectis_fw-la quo_fw-la praetergressus_fw-la quid_fw-la factum_fw-la in_o tempore_fw-la quid_fw-la non_fw-la offensus_fw-la pravis_fw-la date_n palmam_fw-la &_o praemia_fw-la rectis_fw-la you_o must_v prove_v and_o try_v they_o lam._n 3.40_o that_o you_o may_v condemn_v they_o in_o your_o judgement_n as_o well_o as_o recollect_v they_o by_o your_o memory_n and_o do_v this_o as_o impartial_o as_o be_v possible_a judge_v the_o same_o of_o your_o own_o action_n as_o you_o will_v if_o they_o be_v do_v by_o the_o worst_a of_o your_o enemy_n for_o your_o better_a help_n wherein_o the_o follow_a table_n be_v contrive_v sect._n 6._o brief_a head_n of_o self-examination_n upon_o every_o one_o of_o the_o commandment_n i._o commandment_n §_o though_o i_o have_v not_o atheistical_o deny_v the_o be_v of_o god_n or_o wicked_o renounce_v he_o by_o apostasy_n yet_o §_o have_v i_o not_o love_v desire_a and_o delight_v in_o other_o thing_n more_o than_o god_n §_o have_v i_o not_o fear_v man_n more_o than_o god_n and_o sin_v against_o he_o to_o avoid_v their_o displeasure_n or_o outward_a suffering_n §_o have_v i_o not_o trust_v in_o 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be_v unbecoming_a his_o divine_a nature_n §_o have_v i_o not_o fail_v in_o any_o of_o the_o part_n of_o religious_a worship_n §_o have_v i_o not_o either_o omit_v or_o slight_o perform_v morning_n and_o evening_n prayer_n and_o read_v the_o holy_a scripture_n §_o have_v i_o not_o be_v indifferent_a and_o customary_a as_o to_o my_o come_n to_o the_o public_a worship_n §_o have_v i_o not_o behave_v myself_o there_o without_o reverence_n or_o devotion_n forget_v the_o presence_n of_o the_o invisible_a god_n who_o i_o serve_v §_o have_v i_o not_o by_o design_n or_o carelessness_n neglect_v the_o lord_n supper_n or_o come_v to_o it_o ignorant_o rash_o and_o without_o preparation_n §_o have_v i_o not_o receive_v it_o irreverent_o and_o without_o spiritual_a affection_n or_o break_v the_o vow_n and_o promise_v i_o then_o make_v lord_n have_v mercy_n etc._n etc._n and_o incline_v etc._n etc._n iii_o commandment_n if_o i_o have_v not_o open_o blaspheme_v the_o holy_a name_n of_o god_n §_o 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for_o the_o creation_n and_o resurrection_n especial_o on_o this_o day_n §_o or_o for_o his_o other_o mercy_n in_o his_o son_n or_o his_o servant_n upon_o the_o festival_n of_o the_o church_n §_o have_v i_o not_o slight_v these_o solemnity_n or_o abuse_v they_o by_o debauchery_n lord_n have_v mercy_n etc._n etc._n and_o incline_v etc._n etc._n v._o commandment_n §_o have_v i_o not_o omit_v or_o act_v contrary_a to_o my_o duty_n in_o those_o relation_n wherein_o i_o stand_v §_o have_v i_o not_o censure_v envy_v or_o rail_v against_o my_o domestical_a ecclesiastical_a or_o civil_a governor_n instead_o of_o honour_v imitate_v and_o pray_v for_o they_o §_o have_v i_o not_o be_v undutiful_a to_o my_o parent_n disloyal_a to_o my_o prince_n stubborn_a or_o unfaithful_a to_o my_o master_n fractory_a and_o unthankful_a to_o my_o minister_n peevish_a and_o unkind_a to_o my_o yoke-fellow_n §_o have_v i_o be_v careful_a to_o instruct_v and_o encourage_v in_o well_o do_v to_o reprove_v and_o chastise_v for_o ill_o do_v those_o under_o my_o charge_n lord_n have_v mercy_n etc._n etc._n and_o incline_v etc._n etc._n vi_o commandment_n if_o i_o have_v not_o actual_o take_v away_o the_o life_n of_o any_o person_n yet_o §_o have_v i_o not_o make_v my_o neighbour_n life_n grievous_a conceal_a design_n against_o it_o or_o willing_o hasten_v his_o death_n or_o wish_v it_o §_o have_v i_o not_o by_o fight_v or_o quarrel_v wound_v or_o maim_v he_o or_o draw_v he_o to_o any_o vice_n which_o may_v destroy_v his_o health_n or_o shorten_v his_o life_n §_o have_v i_o not_o be_v rash_o and_o immoderate_o angry_a or_o use_v revile_v and_o quarrelsome_a speech_n or_o harbour_v thought_n and_o purpose_n of_o malice_n and_o revenge_n §_o have_v i_o not_o be_v intemperate_a in_o meat_n or_o drink_n or_o any_o other_o way_n prejudice_v my_o own_o health_n or_o endanger_v my_o life_n lord_n have_v mercy_n etc._n etc._n and_o incline_v etc._n etc._n vii_o commandment_n if_o i_o have_v escape_v the_o grosser_n act_n of_o adultery_n and_o fornication_n yet_o §_o have_v i_o not_o neglect_v to_o use_v the_o mean_n to_o preserve_v my_o own_o and_o other_o chastity_n §_o have_v i_o not_o by_o gluttony_n and_o drunkenness_n pamper_a my_o body_n or_o by_o cherish_v unclean_a thought_n purpose_n and_o desire_n defile_v my_o soul_n §_o have_v i_o not_o run_v into_o any_o occasion_n or_o use_v any_o provocation_n of_o wantonness_n §_o have_v i_o not_o use_v or_o listen_v to_o filthy_a talk_n or_o be_v guilty_a of_o immodest_a garb_n or_o unchaste_a behaviour_n lord_n have_v mercy_n etc._n etc._n and_o incline_v etc._n etc._n viii_o commandment_n if_o i_o have_v not_o be_v guilty_a of_o notorious_a felony_n or_o robbery_n yet_o §_o have_v i_o not_o by_o negligence_n in_o my_o particular_a call_v run_v into_o debt_n without_o hope_n or_o purpose_n of_o repayment_n §_o have_v i_o not_o waste_v my_o own_o estate_n and_o ruine_v my_o family_n by_o idleness_n or_o prodigality_n §_o have_v i_o not_o cheat_v my_o neighbour_n in_o buy_v or_o sell_v break_v my_o covenant_n fraudulent_a writing_n or_o falsify_v my_o word_n §_o have_v i_o not_o by_o violence_n or_o oppression_n exact_v of_o my_o inferior_n or_o by_o unreasonable_a usury_n take_v advantage_n of_o other_o necessity_n §_o have_v i_o not_o waste_v or_o imbezele_v that_o which_o be_v commit_v to_o my_o trust_n refuse_v to_o restore_v the_o pledge_n abuse_v what_o be_v lend_v or_o deny_v that_o which_o be_v find_v by_o i_o lord_n have_v mercy_n etc._n etc._n and_o incline_v etc._n etc._n ix_o commandment_n if_o i_o have_v not_o before_o a_o magistrate_n direct_o swear_v false_o yet_o §_o have_v i_o not_o accustom_v myself_o to_o lie_v in_o my_o common_a discourse_n §_o have_v i_o not_o malicious_o and_o uncharitable_o raise_v or_o spread_v abroad_o evil_a and_o false_a
report_n of_o my_o neighbour_n §_o have_v i_o not_o encourage_v such_o ill-report_n nor_o publish_v the_o fault_n of_o another_o to_o his_o disgrace_n §_o have_v i_o not_o undervalue_v good_a or_o flatter_v bad_a man_n and_o give_v a_o false_a character_n to_o please_v a_o friend_n §_o have_v i_o not_o suffer_v a_o innocent_a person_n good_a name_n to_o be_v traduce_v when_o i_o have_v opportunity_n or_o power_n to_o clear_v it_o §_o have_v i_o not_o by_o pride_n conceive_v or_o by_o boast_v utter_v false_a thing_n concern_v myself_o §_o have_v i_o neither_o seek_v unjust_o to_o uphold_v or_o wilful_o to_o blast_v my_o own_o credit_n lord_n have_v mercy_n etc._n etc._n and_o incline_v etc._n etc._n x._o commandment_n §_o have_v i_o not_o secret_o murmur_v at_o the_o providence_n of_o god_n as_o if_o other_o have_v too_o much_o and_o myself_o too_o little_o §_o have_v i_o not_o greedy_o covet_v the_o estate_n honour_n oâ—_n comfort_v of_o my_o neighbour_n nor_o seek_v by_o evil_a mean_n to_o procure_v they_o to_o myself_o §_o have_v i_o not_o envy_v any_o so_o as_o to_o be_v grieve_v at_o their_o prosperity_n or_o to_o wish_v or_o rejoice_v in_o their_o loss_n and_o calamity_n §_o have_v i_o not_o be_v apt_a to_o undervalue_v all_o my_o own_o thing_n and_o neglect_v to_o give_v god_n thanks_o for_o they_o §_o have_v i_o not_o too_o passionate_o pursue_v riches_n and_o honour_n so_o as_o to_o neglect_v my_o soul_n and_o religion_n upon_o these_o account_n §_o 7._o whosoever_o have_v particular_o and_o serious_o ask_v his_o own_o soul_n the_o forego_n question_n will_v be_v far_o from_o the_o vanity_n of_o the_o young_a man_n in_o the_o gospel_n nor_o be_v it_o likely_a that_o he_o will_v now_o have_v the_o confidence_n to_o say_v as_o he_o matth._n 19.20_o all_o these_o have_v i_o keep_v from_o my_o youth_n for_o his_o own_o conscience_n will_v tell_v he_o in_o most_o inquiry_n that_o he_o be_v the_o man_n and_o according_o the_o church_n have_v provide_v the_o publican_n confession_n luke_n 18.12_o lord_n have_v mercy_n upon_o we_o which_o now_o may_v be_v fit_o use_v first_o as_o a_o humble_a and_o dolorous_a confession_n that_o we_o be_v guilty_a very_o guilty_a for_o when_o the_o prisoner_n fall_v down_o and_o crave_v mercy_n it_o show_v he_o be_v convince_v of_o his_o fault_n and_o in_o that_o phrase_n be_v suppose_v to_o acknowledge_v it_o second_o as_o a_o passionate_a and_o earnest_a exclamation_n for_o pardon_n which_o now_o appear_v infinite_o needful_a when_o this_o black_a and_o dreadful_a bill_n be_v set_v before_o we_o yet_o lest_o all_o this_o shall_v not_o be_v sufficient_a to_o produce_v that_o sorrow_n and_o shame_n which_o be_v necessary_a for_o this_o solemn_a confession_n but_o our_o heart_n remain_v still_o obdurate_a and_o unrelenting_a let_v every_o one_o lay_v before_o himself_o these_o consideration_n first_o meditate_v of_o the_o nature_n of_o all_o these_o sin_n of_o which_o thou_o be_v guilty_a they_o be_v the_o action_n of_o a_o poor_a helpless_a depend_v creature_n do_v against_o the_o holy_a will_n and_o most_o gentle_a and_o reasonable_a command_n of_o that_o majesty_n who_o can_v destroy_v thou_o in_o a_o moment_n and_o who_o angel_n and_o all_o the_o world_n beside_o exact_o do_v obey_v and_o beside_o thou_o may_v upbraid_v thyself_o with_o the_o folly_n of_o anger_n the_o fury_n of_o revenge_n the_o filthiness_n of_o lust_n and_o the_o shame_n of_o lie_v the_o beastliness_n of_o drunkenness_n and_o the_o misery_n of_o covetousness_n the_o unreasonableness_n of_o pride_n and_o the_o vanity_n of_o seek_v humane_a praise_n the_o restlessness_n of_o ambition_n and_o the_o vexation_n of_o a_o discontent_a mind_n consider_v the_o malignity_n of_o all_o sin_n and_o the_o baseness_n of_o every_o particular_a and_o sure_o it_o will_v appear_v it_o be_v impudence_n and_o ingratitude_n simplicity_n and_o madness_n in_o thou_o ever_o to_o commit_v they_o second_o meditate_v of_o the_o number_n of_o they_o and_o think_v that_o if_o there_o be_v so_o much_o evil_n in_o one_o sin_n how_o deplorable_a be_v thy_o case_n who_o have_v offend_v in_o so_o many_o kind_n oh_o how_o often_o have_v thou_o act_v or_o design_v the_o great_a and_o more_o notorious_a wickedness_n and_o for_o those_o which_o we_o account_v the_o lesser_a what_o be_v want_v in_o the_o odiousness_n of_o the_o single_a act_n thou_o have_v supply_v by_o frequent_a repetition_n few_o day_n nay_o minute_n pass_v in_o thy_o whole_a life_n in_o which_o thou_o do_v not_o sin_n in_o these_o instance_n i_o doubt_v not_o but_o thy_o memory_n now_o present_v a_o vast_a number_n to_o thou_o but_o alas_o those_o that_o be_v never_o observe_v be_v far_o more_o and_o those_o that_o be_v forget_v be_v much_o more_o numerous_a than_o both_o yet_o these_o be_v all_o note_v in_o the_o record_n of_o heaven_n so_o that_o if_o thou_o can_v apprehend_v this_o formidable_a army_n it_o will_v lay_v thy_o confidence_n in_o the_o dust_n and_o 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affection_n of_o all_o the_o part_n and_o member_n thereof_o §_o 6._o and_o grant_v that_o all_o they_o that_o do_v confess_v thy_o holy_a name_n may_v agree_v in_o the_o truth_n of_o thy_o holy_a word_n and_o live_v in_o unity_n and_o godly_a love_n this_o petition_n be_v but_o a_o further_a confirmation_n of_o the_o former_a for_o when_o the_o several_a member_n of_o the_o church_n live_v in_o unity_n peace_n and_o love_n it_o be_v the_o best_a demonstration_n that_o the_o whole_a body_n be_v act_v by_o the_o divine_a spirit_n john_n 13.35_o josh_n 22.31_o for_o these_o universal_a mercy_n be_v to_o be_v obtain_v by_o induction_n of_o particular_n and_o rhe_n internal_a inspiration_n ought_v to_o be_v manifest_v by_o act_n of_o a_o visible_a charity_n now_o if_o we_o want_v affection_n wherewith_o to_o make_v this_o request_n let_v we_o but_o view_v the_o miferable_a effect_n which_o difference_n in_o opinion_n and_o affection_n have_v produce_v in_o the_o christian_a world_n 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divinitùs_fw-la inspiratis_fw-la solutionem_fw-la quaestionum_fw-la ment_fw-la percipiamus_fw-la constan_n mag._n ad_fw-la patres_fw-la nicaenos_n hist_o trip_v l._n 2._o c._n 5._o it_o will_v happy_o compose_v all_o our_o controversy_n or_o where_o a_o determination_n be_v needless_a teach_v several_a church_n to_o dissent_v with_o more_o moderation_n and_o direct_v particular_a person_n to_o submit_v in_o such_o thing_n to_o their_o proper_a spiritual_a guide_n and_o to_o live_v in_o godly_a and_o religious_a love_n with_o their_o fellow_n christian_n rachel_n christian_n maneat_fw-la moralis_fw-la benevolentia_fw-la inter_fw-la discord_n sententiâ_fw-la lemma_n cardin._n rachel_n if_o any_o say_v that_o there_o be_v little_a hope_n that_o this_o still_a voice_n of_o god_n word_n shall_v be_v hear_v in_o the_o hurry_n of_o our_o contention_n or_o no_o likelihood_n of_o so_o sweet_a a_o composure_n i_o answer_v that_o however_o it_o be_v high_o desirable_a and_o therefore_o aught_o to_o be_v pray_v for_o and_o which_o be_v considerable_a
pro_fw-la vener_n do_fw-mi de_fw-fr feudis_fw-la so_o that_o prince_n as_o constantine_n do_v exprese_n it_o be_v bishop_n without_o and_o the_o ecclesiastic_n within_o the_o church_n they_o guard_v and_o direct_v the_o external_o while_o these_o order_n and_o administer_v the_o internal_o of_o religion_n wherefore_o since_o god_n have_v join_v they_o in_o his_o providence_n we_o must_v not_o separate_v they_o in_o our_o prayer_n nor_o by_o any_o mean_n omit_v to_o pray_v for_o our_o spiritual_a guide_n in_o this_o spirirual_a sacrifice_n where_o the_o ancient_n do_v particular_o remember_v all_o the_o order_n of_o the_o church_n but_o have_v speak_v of_o this_o before_o comp._n to_o the_o temp._n sect._n 17._o §_o 2._o we_o shall_v only_o note_v the_o comprehensiveness_n of_o the_o petition_n here_o make_v for_o they_o which_o take_v in_o the_o main_a part_n of_o their_o office_n viz._n first_o to_o set_v forth_o the_o holy_a word_n of_o god_n both_o as_o it_o be_v the_o truth_n joh_n 17.17_o for_o the_o direction_n and_o instruction_n of_o the_o ignorant_a and_o as_o it_o be_v the_o lively_a power_n of_o god_n unto_o salvation_n 8._o salvation_n act_n 7.38_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d hellenis_n pro._n 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d grotius_n deut._n 32.47.70_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d ad_fw-la psal_n 19_o ver_fw-la 7_o 8._o for_o the_o conversion_n of_o those_o that_o be_v dead_a in_o sin_n which_o be_v to_o be_v do_v as_o be_v here_o intimate_v not_o only_o by_o plain_a and_o affectionate_a preach_n but_o also_o by_o holy_a and_o unblamable_a live_n which_o do_v better_o explain_v god_n will_n and_o more_o vigorous_o excite_v the_o people_n to_o observe_v it_o than_o the_o most_o learned_a commentary_n or_o the_o melt_v eloquent_a oration_n 3._o oration_n habent_fw-la &_o opera_fw-la svam_fw-la linguam_fw-la habent_fw-la svam_fw-la facundiam_fw-la etiam_fw-la tacente_fw-la linguâ_fw-la cypr._n the_o dupl_n mar._n hic_fw-la est_fw-la qui_fw-la quale_fw-la habet_fw-la verbum_fw-la talem_fw-la habet_fw-la &_o vitam_fw-la quoniam_fw-la quae_fw-la docet_fw-la agit_fw-fr &_o quae_fw-la agit_fw-fr docet_fw-la christiani_n de_fw-fr origene_n ap_fw-mi euseb_n ec._n hist_o l._n 5._o c._n 3._o the_o second_o part_n of_o their_o duty_n be_v right_o according_a to_o the_o institution_n of_o christ_n and_o due_o as_o the_o necessity_n of_o the_o church_n require_v to_o administer_v those_o two_o sacrament_n which_o be_v of_o divine_a ordination_n viz._n baptism_n and_o the_o lord_n supper_n which_o no_o other_o order_n of_o man_n can_v lawful_o dispense_v so_o that_o if_o minister_n shall_v neglect_v the_o celebration_n of_o they_o or_o do_v it_o undue_o it_o will_v be_v a_o great_a damage_n and_o discomfort_n to_o the_o church_n of_o christ_n let_v we_o therefore_o beg_v large_a measure_n of_o grace_n for_o our_o bishop_n and_o pastor_n that_o their_o preach_a may_v convert_v we_o their_o life_n invite_v we_o to_o imitation_n and_o their_o dispense_n of_o the_o sacrament_n may_v comfort_v and_o strengthen_v we_o in_o all_o goodness_n let_v the_o clergy_n pray_v hearty_o one_o for_o another_o for_o they_o understand_v the_o weight_n of_o this_o charge_n and_o let_v the_o people_n supplicate_v affectionate_o for_o their_o minister_n because_o the_o grace_n give_v to_o they_o be_v for_o their_o sake_n and_o the_o benefit_n thereof_o final_o descend_v upon_o the_o congregation_n especial_o let_v we_o all_o when_o this_o most_o holy_a sacrament_n be_v to_o be_v administer_v join_v our_o petition_n for_o those_o who_o officiate_n here_o or_o elsewbere_v that_o they_o may_v perform_v so_o grand_a a_o mystery_n to_o the_o glory_n of_o god_n their_o own_o comfort_n and_o the_o benefit_n of_o all_o that_o partake_v thereof_o §_o 10._o and_o to_o all_o thy_o people_n give_v thy_o heavenly_a grace_n especial_o to_o this_o congregation_n here_o present_a that_o with_o meek_a heart_n and_o due_a reverence_n they_o may_v hear_v ano_fw-la receive_v thy_o holy_a word_n true_o serve_v thou_o in_o holiness_n and_o righteousness_n all_o the_o day_n of_o their_o life_n we_o have_v do_v well_o to_o pray_v for_o our_o spiritual_a pastor_n but_o we_o must_v add_v this_o petition_n also_o for_o the_o sheep_n of_o their_o pasture_n because_o the_o excellent_a gift_n of_o minister_n do_v not_o profit_v unless_o the_o people_n also_o be_v endue_v with_o heavenly_a grace_n hebrew_n 4.2_o though_o all_o the_o seed_n be_v good_a yet_o it_o prosper_v according_a to_o the_o condition_n of_o the_o ground_n on_o which_o it_o fall_v and_o where_o the_o soil_n be_v not_o prepare_v it_o come_v to_o no_o perfection_n though_o it_o be_v sow_v by_o jesus_n himself_o math._n 13._o and_o sure_o it_o be_v a_o great_a pity_n that_o the_o gift_n and_o grace_n the_o time_n and_o pain_n of_o so_o many_o learned_a and_o laborious_a minister_n shall_v be_v all_o in_o vain_a and_o make_v ineffectual_a by_o the_o wickedness_n of_o those_o among_o who_o they_o live_v which_o consideration_n make_v the_o priest_n here_o as_o theophylact_v observe_n 〈◊〉_d observe_n 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d stand_v up_o as_o a_o common_a father_n of_o the_o whole_a church_n and_o pray_v that_o all_o congregation_n of_o christian_a people_n may_v increase_v in_o true_a piety_n in_o imitation_n of_o the_o god_n he_o serve_v who_o take_v care_n of_o all_o and_o yet_o he_o do_v intercede_v with_o particular_a affection_n and_o regard_n for_o his_o own_o auditory_a pray_v that_o they_o may_v profit_v by_o the_o present_a duty_n and_o live_v holy_o ever_o after_o but_o see_v how_o rare_o withal_o the_o mean_n of_o improve_n by_o the_o word_n of_o god_n be_v couch_v in_o this_o request_n viz._n to_o receive_v it_o with_o a_o meek_a and_o lowly_a heart_n free_a from_o pride_n and_o self-conceit_n arrianum_n self-conceit_n james_n 1.21_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d ser._n 1._o philosophus_fw-la quaerenti_fw-la quid_fw-la primùm_fw-la discipu_fw-la be_v praecipere_fw-la voluit_fw-la resp_n fastum_fw-la depâ—nere_fw-la ap_fw-mi arrianum_n and_o to_o hear_v it_o with_o a_o awful_a veneration_n as_o believe_v it_o to_o be_v the_o word_n of_o god_n for_o he_o that_o be_v meek_a will_v be_v guide_v by_o its_o direction_n and_o amend_v by_o its_o reproof_n he_o that_o be_v reverend_a will_v tremble_v at_o its_o summons_n and_o give_v respect_n to_o all_o its_o law_n let_v we_o then_o devout_o beg_v for_o all_o our_o congregation_n these_o necessary_a grace_n of_o humility_n and_o godly_a fear_n that_o so_o our_o preach_a may_v make_v they_o holy_a and_o pure_a from_o all_o sin_n righteous_a and_o abound_a in_o all_o good_a work_n when_o they_o hear_v it_o with_o reverence_n and_o obey_v it_o with_o meekness_n and_o that_o not_o only_o now_o for_o our_o present_a comfort_n but_o all_o the_o day_n of_o their_o life_n to_o their_o own_o endless_a happiness_n and_o let_v we_o think_v how_o happy_a it_o be_v for_o the_o christian_a church_n if_o this_o petition_n may_v prevail_v to_o the_o total_a removal_n of_o that_o pride_n and_o irreverence_n stubborness_n and_o contempt_n which_o make_v many_o minister_n preach_v and_o more_o people_n hear_v in_o vain_a §_o 11._o and_o we_o most_o humble_o beseech_v thou_o of_o thy_o goodness_n o_o lord_n to_o comfort_v and_o succour_n all_o they_o who_o in_o this_o transitory_a life_n be_v in_o trouble_n sorrow_n need_n sickness_n or_o any_o other_o adversity_n beside_o the_o spiritual_a want_n for_o which_o we_o have_v crave_v a_o supply_n in_o the_o former_a petition_n we_o know_v that_o many_o of_o our_o brethren_n be_v labour_v under_o temporal_a evil_n in_o this_o miserable_a world_n and_o therefore_o we_o must_v remember_v they_o as_o st._n paul_n teach_v hâ—b_n 13.3_o as_o be_v ourselves_o also_o in_o the_o body_n that_o be_v both_o by_o our_o nature_n and_o our_o sin_n liable_a to_o the_o same_o calamity_n and_o where_o can_v we_o so_o proper_o commemorate_v the_o afflict_a as_o at_o this_o sacrament_n of_o mercy_n wherein_o god_n be_v move_v by_o the_o representation_n of_o his_o dear_a son_n suffering_n to_o pity_v all_o mankind_n especial_o those_o who_o by_o suffering_n be_v make_v conformable_a to_o his_o image_n and_o in_o which_o mystery_n we_o must_v express_v more_o pity_n and_o charity_n than_o our_o alm_n can_v convey_v which_o be_v to_o be_v do_v by_o bring_v in_o a_o great_a arm_n to_o their_o assistance_n for_o our_o gift_n may_v bring_v some_o present_a allay_n to_o the_o distress_a but_o if_o we_o can_v obtain_v the_o divine_a favour_n for_o they_o they_o shall_v be_v constant_o support_v or_o speedy_o deliver_v if_o that_o be_v best_o for_o they_o at_o this_o sacrament_n therefore_o our_o church_n enjoin_v we_o to_o pray_v for_o all_o in_o misery_n and_o so_o do_v the_o best_a and_o most_o ancient_a liturgy_n supr_fw-la liturgy_n ut_fw-la infirmi_fw-la convalescant_fw-la liturg._n s._n jacob._n pro_fw-la aegrotis_fw-la pro_fw-la afflictis_fw-la &_o in_fw-la summâ_fw-la
and_o mountain_n of_o difficulty_n before_o he_o can_v reach_v that_o blissful_a crown_n it_o be_v little_o less_o than_o miracle_n that_o all_o man_n do_v not_o soon_o for_o latter_a fall_n and_o fall_v from_o the_o faith_n and_o fear_n of_o god_n what_o prospect_n in_o the_o world_n can_v ravish_v we_o with_o great_a pleasure_n or_o raise_v in_o we_o high_a admiration_n of_o the_o divine_a goodness_n than_o to_o behold_v those_o that_o be_v once_o as_o frail_a and_o sinful_a as_o we_o be_v now_o advance_v above_o satan_n malice_n or_o death_n power_n and_o place_v in_o the_o region_n of_o joy_n and_o the_o bosom_n of_o jesus_n that_o we_o may_v not_o tremble_v or_o think_v it_o impossible_a to_o come_v thither_o also_o do_v not_o their_o felicity_n give_v life_n to_o our_o hope_n and_o become_v a_o pledge_n of_o our_o own_o future_a glory_n why_o shall_v we_o not_o then_o rejoice_v with_o they_o and_o delight_v ourselves_o with_o the_o very_a news_n of_o our_o brethren_n happiness_n what_o other_o communion_n be_v there_o between_o we_o and_o those_o bless_a spirit_n but_o that_o they_o in_o general_n pity_n and_o wish_v well_o to_o we_o and_o we_o praise_v god_n with_o and_o for_o they_o and_o by_o thus_o meditate_v of_o their_o most_o desirable_a estate_n we_o shall_v learn_v to_o despise_v death_n and_o long_o to_o be_v with_o such_o invite_a company_n nay_o languish_a after_o the_o happy_a enjoyment_n of_o such_o noble_a society_n for_o ever_o and_o ever_o who_o can_v look_v up_o to_o these_o mansion_n and_o not_o inquire_v for_o the_o path_n that_o lead_v thither_o and_o be_v strong_o attract_v to_o follow_v the_o step_n of_o those_o who_o have_v so_o successful_o tread_v this_o way_n before_o this_o make_v the_o pious_a soul_n so_o passionate_o beg_v the_o divine_a grace_n that_o it_o may_v do_v as_o they_o have_v do_v live_v as_o they_o live_v and_o die_v as_o they_o die_v so_o that_o what_o they_o be_v now_o it_o may_v be_v hereafter_o the_o scythian_n as_o lucian_n relate_v keep_v the_o memorial_n of_o their_o brave_a man_n with_o great_a joy_n that_o so_o many_o may_v strive_v to_o become_v like_a unto_o they_o 102._o they_o simus_n inter_fw-la exempla_fw-la quare_fw-la deficimus_fw-la quare_fw-la desperamus_fw-la quicquid_fw-la fieri_fw-la potuit_fw-la potest_fw-la sen._n ep_v 98._o magnorum_fw-la virorum_fw-la non_fw-la minus_fw-la quam_fw-la praesentia_fw-la utilis_fw-la est_fw-la memoria_fw-la idem_fw-la ep_n 102._o and_o st._n augustine_n say_v when_o any_o duty_n seem_v difficult_a he_o be_v wont_a to_o think_v of_o the_o saint_n of_o former_a time_n and_o he_o imagine_v they_o deride_v his_o sloth_n say_v tu_fw-la non_fw-la poteris_fw-la etc._n etc._n can_v not_o thou_o do_v what_o those_o man_n nay_o those_o woman_n once_o do_v that_o which_o have_v be_v effect_v be_v not_o impossible_a will_v we_o make_v this_o use_n of_o our_o faithful_a brethren_n depart_v their_o memory_n and_o example_n will_v be_v as_o profitable_a as_o if_o we_o have_v their_o bodily_a presence_n with_o we_o and_o the_o remembrance_n of_o their_o glory_n will_v strong_o excite_v we_o to_o follow_v their_o good_a example_n till_o we_o come_v with_o they_o to_o partake_v of_o that_o heavenly_a kingdom_n in_o the_o mean_a time_n we_o shall_v never_o want_v matter_n for_o to_o praise_n god_n in_o their_o behalf_n since_o his_o truth_n and_o mercy_n to_o they_o be_v the_o confirmation_n of_o our_o faith_n the_o encouragement_n of_o our_o duty_n and_o give_v we_o in_o contemplation_n a_o antepast_n of_o our_o happiness_n before_o we_o come_v to_o the_o full_a enjoyment_n of_o it_o §_o 13._o grant_v this_o o_o father_n for_o jesus_n christ_n his_o sake_n our_o only_a mediator_n and_o advocate_n amen_o this_o general_a conclusion_n of_o all_o our_o prayer_n we_o shall_v not_o remark_n particular_o here_o but_o that_o the_o mass_n have_v thrust_v in_o the_o name_n of_o the_o b._n virgin_n and_o other_o saint_n rom._n saint_n et_fw-la 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do_v acknowledge_v himself_o to_o be_v thy_o servant_n even_o charles_n our_o king_n and_o sovereign_a liege_n help_v he_o so_o to_o defend_v religion_n execute_v justice_n and_o subdue_v his_o enemy_n that_o under_o he_o we_o and_o all_o his_o subject_n may_v be_v religious_o and_o godly_a peaceable_o and_o quiet_o govern_v and_o according_o be_v obedient_a unto_o as_o well_o as_o happy_a in_o so_o gracious_a a_o prince_n and_n that_o his_o excellent_a law_n may_v not_o be_v pervert_v in_o their_o administration_n o_o lord_n grant_v such_o grace_n unto_o his_o whole_a council_n with_o who_o he_o advise_v in_o make_v law_n and_o to_o all_o magistrate_n and_o officer_n that_o be_v put_v in_o authority_n to_o execute_v they_o under_fw-la he_o that_o they_o may_v deliberate_o weigh_v every_o cause_n and_o true_o and_o indifferent_o determine_v it_o so_o as_o to_o make_v it_o appear_v they_o do_v minister_v justice_n and_o employ_v their_o power_n to_o the_o punishment_n of_o wickedness_n 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piety_n and_o holiness_n charity_n and_o righteousness_n and_o continue_v in_o this_o obedience_n all_o the_o day_n of_o their_o life_n especial_o after_o this_o solemn_a renew_n of_o their_o covenant_n with_o thou_o and_n further_o reflect_v upon_o thy_o pity_n towards_o all_o afflict_a person_n for_o the_o sufferings-sake_n of_o thy_o dear_a son_n we_o that_o yet_o be_v spare_v do_v most_o humble_o beseech_v thou_o that_o though_o we_o and_o our_o brethren_n deserve_v to_o suffer_v yet_o of_o thy_o goodness_n thou_o will_v be_v please_v o_n lord_n effectual_o at_o present_a to_o comfort_v and_o speedy_o to_o deliver_v be_v succour_n not_o those_o distress_a creature_n alone_o which_o we_o particular_o love_v or_o know_v but_o all_o they_o who_o be_v capable_a of_o the_o benefit_n of_o our_o prayer_n even_o all_o who_o in_o this_o transitory_a life_n the_o scene_n of_o sorrow_n be_v in_fw-la trouble_n and_o fear_v of_o some_o approach_a evil_n or_o in_o sorrow_n for_o some_o 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pray_v for_o they_o yet_o we_o can_v forbear_v beseech_v thou_o for_o ourselves_o who_o be_v yet_o upon_o the_o wave_n that_o thou_o will_v please_v to_o give_v we_o also_o the_o same_o grace_n which_o thou_o give_v they_o that_o we_o may_v be_v able_a so_o to_o follow_v their_o good_a example_n in_o all_o piety_n and_o charity_n while_o we_o live_v thou_o with_o they_o and_o in_o that_o glorious_a society_n we_o may_v when_o we_o die_v be_v partaker_n by_o the_o like_a mercy_n of_o thy_o heavenly_a kingdom_n and_o its_o unspeakable_a felicity_n hear_v we_o we_o beseech_v thou_o and_o grant_v this_o and_o all_o the_o rest_n o_fw-la father_n to_o thy_o poor_a child_n who_o make_v not_o our_o request_n in_o our_o own_o name_n or_o trust_v in_o our_o own_o merit_n but_o for_o jesus_n christ_n his_o sake_n and_o through_o the_o most_o prevail_a sacrifice_n of_o his_o death_n here_o commemorate_a nor_o do_v we_o need_v or_o desire_v to_o use_v any_o other_o name_n since_o he_o be_v our_o only_o mediator_n to_o make_v our_o peace_n and_o advocate_n to_o plead_v our_o cause_n who_o also_o join_v with_o we_o in_o these_o petition_n and_o therefore_o we_o hope_v thou_o will_v say_v to_o he_o and_o to_o we_o amen_n and_o then_o it_o shall_v be_v so_o sect_n viii_o of_o the_o warning_n before_o the_o communion_n §_o 1._o it_o be_v fit_a that_o great_a mystery_n shall_v be_v usher_v in_o with_o the_o solemnity_n of_o a_o great_a preparation_n for_o which_o cause_n god_n give_v the_o israelite_n three_o day_n warn_v of_o his_o design_n to_o publish_v the_o law_n exod._n 19.15_o and_o order_v their_o festival_n to_o be_v proclaim_v by_o the_o sound_n of_o a_o trumpet_n some_o time_n before_o levit._fw-la 25.9_o numb_a 10.2_o the_o paschal_n lamb_n the_o type_n of_o christ_n in_o this_o sacrament_n be_v to_o be_v choose_v and_o keep_v by_o they_o four_o day_n to_o mind_v they_o to_o prepare_v for_o the_o celebration_n of_o the_o passover_n exod._n 12.3.6_o and_o christian_n have_v more_o and_o high_a duty_n in_o order_n to_o this_o holy_a feast_n must_v not_o have_v less_o time_n or_o short_a warning_n whereupon_o as_o good_a hezekiah_n publish_v by_o particular_a express_v his_o intend_a passover_n long_o before_o 2_o chron._n 30._o so_o have_v our_o church_n prudent_o order_v this_o timely_a notice_n to_o be_v give_v that_o none_o may_v pretend_v to_o stay_v away_o out_o of_o ignorance_n of_o the_o time_n or_o unfitness_n for_o the_o duty_n but_o that_o all_o may_v come_v and_o come_v prepare_v also_o it_o be_v needless_a to_o expect_v a_o precedent_n for_o this_o in_o the_o ancient_a church_n their_o daily_a or_o weekly_a communion_n make_v it_o know_v that_o there_o be_v then_o no_o solemn_a assembly_n of_o christian_n without_o it_o and_o every_o one_o not_o under_o censure_n be_v expect_v to_o communicate_v but_o now_o when_o the_o time_n be_v somewhat_o uncertain_a and_o our_o long_a omission_n have_v make_v some_o of_o we_o ignorant_a and_o other_o forgetful_a of_o this_o duty_n most_o of_o we_o unwilling_a and_o all_o of_o we_o more_o or_o less_o indispose_v for_o it_o it_o be_v both_o prudent_a and_o necessary_a to_o provide_v these_o large_a warning_n and_o exhortation_n caution_n and_o instruction_n for_o the_o composure_n themselves_o they_o be_v exact_a and_o rare_o fit_v to_o be_v the_o harbinger_n to_o this_o bless_a sacrament_n and_o if_o we_o due_o weigh_v and_o careful_o improve_v they_o they_o will_v exceed_o help_v towards_o our_o preparation_n as_o will_v be_v evident_a enough_o without_o a_o paraphrase_n in_o the_o succeed_a analysis_n and_o discourse_n the_o analysis_n of_o the_o warn_v before_o the_o communion_n §_o 2._o this_o warn_v consist_v of_o three_o principal_a part_n 1._o information_n concern_v 1._o the_o time_n dear_o belove_v on_o next_z i_o purpose_v etc._n etc._n 2._o the_o person_n to_o administer_v to_o all_o
such_o as_o shall_v be_v religious_o etc._n etc._n 3._o the_o matter_n to_o be_v do_v the_o most_o comfortable_a sacrament_n of_o the_o body_n and_o blood_n of_o christ_n 4._o the_o manner_n how_o it_o be_v to_o be_v do_v 1._o in_o commmemoration_n to_o be_v by_o they_o receive_v in_o remembrance_n of_o his_o etc._n etc._n 2._o with_o thanksgiving_n both_o for_o 1._o christ_n death_n wherefore_o it_o be_v our_o duty_n to_o render_v most_o humble_a etc._n etc._n 2._o this_o sacrament_n but_o also_o to_o be_v our_o spiritual_a food_n and_o sustenance_n etc._n etc._n 2._o exhortation_n in_o which_o note_n 1._o the_o ground_n of_o this_o exhortation_n viz._n 1._o the_o benefit_n of_o do_v it_o well_o which_o be_v so_o divine_a and_o comfortable_a a_o thing_n to_o they_o etc._n etc._n 2._o the_o danger_n of_o do_v it_o ill_o and_o so_o dangerous_a to_o they_o that_o will_v presume_v etc._n etc._n 2._o the_o paâ—ts_n of_o it_o which_o be_v 1._o to_o consider_v of_o 1._o the_o dignity_n of_o this_o sacrament_n my_o duty_n be_v to_o exhort_v you_o in_o the_o mean_a season_n to_o consider_v etc._n etc._n 2._o the_o danger_n of_o profane_v it_o and_o the_o great_a peril_n of_o the_o unworthy_a receive_n thereof_o 2._o to_o examine_v direct_v 1._o in_o what_o manner_n and_o so_o to_o search_v and_o examine_v your_o own_o etc._n etc._n 2._o to_o what_o end_n 1._o purity_n but_o so_o that_o you_o may_v come_v holy_a and_o clean_a etc._n etc._n 2._o acceptance_n and_o be_v receive_v as_o worthy_a partaker_n 3._o direction_n unto_o 1._o the_o penitent_a to_o come_v fit_o who_o must_v 1._o examine_v himself_o the_o way_n and_o mean_n thereto_o be_v first_o to_o examine_v your_o life_n etc._n etc._n 2._o confess_v to_o god_n and_o whereinsoever_o there_o to_o bewail_v your_o own_o sinfulness_n and_o to_o confess_v etc._n etc._n 3._o satisfy_v the_o wrong_a and_o if_o you_o shall_v perceive_v your_o offence_n but_o also_o against_o your_o neighbour_n etc._n etc._n 4._o forgive_v his_o enemy_n and_o be_v likewise_o ready_a to_o forgive_v other_o that_o have_v offend_v etc._n etc._n 2_o the_o impenitent_a that_o they_o may_v not_o come_v so_o show_v 1._o the_o reason_n of_o this_o warn_v for_o otherwise_o the_o receive_n of_o this_o holy_a communion_n etc._n etc._n 2._o the_o person_n warn_v therefore_o if_o any_o of_o you_o be_v a_o blasphemer_n etc._n etc._n 3._o the_o warn_v itself_o repent_v you_o of_o your_o sin_n or_o else_o come_v not_o etc._n etc._n 4._o the_o danger_n of_o despise_v it_o lest_o after_o the_o take_n of_o that_o holy_a sacrament_n the_o devil_n etc._n etc._n 3._o the_o doubt_v that_o they_o may_v come_v with_o comfort_n 1._o why_o this_o advice_n be_v give_v and_o because_o it_o be_v requisite_a that_o no_o man_n shall_v come_v but_o etc._n etc._n 2._o to_o who_o it_o be_v give_v therefore_o if_o there_o be_v any_o of_o you_o who_o by_o this_o mean_n can_v etc._n etc._n 3._o the_o counsel_n itself_o direct_v they_o 1._o whither_o to_o go_v let_v he_o come_v to_o i_o or_o some_o other_o etc._n etc._n 2._o what_o to_o do_v and_o open_v his_o grief_n 3._o for_o what_o benefit_n 1._o absolution_n that_o by_o the_o ministry_n of_o god_n holy_a word_n etc._n etc._n 2._o direction_n together_o with_o ghostly_a counsel_n etc._n etc._n 3._o comfort_n to_o the_o quit_n etc._n etc._n a_o practical_a discourse_n upon_o this_o warn_v §_o 3._o dear_o belove_v on_o next_z i_o purpose_v through_o god_n assistance_n to_o administer_v to_o all_o such_o as_o shall_v be_v religious_o and_o devout_o dispose_v the_o most_o comfortable_a sacrament_n of_o the_o body_n and_o blood_n of_o christ_n it_o be_v the_o manner_n of_o mighty_a prince_n who_o entertainment_n require_v extraordinary_a preparation_n to_o give_v notice_n by_o their_o harbinger_n to_o those_o place_n where_o they_o intend_v to_o lodge_v and_o thus_o our_o lord_n jesus_n when_o he_o come_v in_o the_o flesh_n have_v st._n john_n baptist_n for_o his_o herald_n to_o bid_v the_o world_n prepare_v math._n 3._o and_o send_v his_o disciple_n as_o his_o harbinger_n before_o his_o face_n to_o every_o city_n whither_o he_o intend_v to_o come_v luke_n 10.1_o thus_o also_o his_o messenger_n do_v now_o proclaim_v his_o approach_n in_o this_o sacrament_n wherein_o he_o come_v in_o the_o spirit_n to_o feast_n with_o we_o revel_v 3.20_o and_o to_o dwell_v in_o we_o john_n 6.56_o and_o oh_o how_o shall_v this_o awaken_v we_o to_o prepare_v cherub_n prepare_v 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d philo_n lib._n the_o cherub_n for_o what_o provision_n be_v sufficient_a to_o make_v for_o the_o king_n of_o king_n who_o come_v from_o heaven_n in_o pure_a love_n to_o visit_v we_o and_o to_o do_v we_o good_a why_o shall_v we_o not_o receive_v the_o news_n with_o the_o same_o joy_n that_o zachaeus_n express_v when_o he_o hear_v that_o jesus_n purpose_v to_o be_v his_o guest_n since_o wheresoever_o he_o be_v well_o receive_v he_o bring_v salvation_n to_o that_o house_n luke_n 19.6_o 7_o etc._n etc._n the_o minister_n who_o have_v appoint_v it_o in_o love_n to_o you_o seem_v by_o his_o courteous_a salutation_n to_o be_v well-pleased_n that_o he_o have_v so_o good_a tiding_n to_o tell_v you_o and_o lest_o by_o ignorance_n or_o surprise_v you_o shall_v lose_v the_o benefit_n of_o this_o bless_a opportunity_n he_o give_v you_o this_o timely_a intimation_n and_o fix_v the_o very_a time_n as_o positive_o as_o man_n can_v or_o aught_o to_o do_v we_o have_v not_o the_o time_n to_o come_v in_o our_o own_o power_n and_o so_o shall_v always_o add_v if_o god_n please_v viz._n that_o our_o life_n or_o health_n shall_v last_v so_o long_o alcibiade_n long_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d graeca_n versio_fw-la liturg._n angl._n james_n 4.15_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d socr._n 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d plato_n in_o alcibiade_n and_o by_o his_o assistance_n viz._n if_o he_o vouchsafe_v to_o afford_v we_o grace_n since_o we_o do_v but_o administer_v the_o outward_a part_n 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ignorant_a confirm_v the_o doubtful_a and_o comfort_v the_o disconsolate_a by_o christ_n himself_o we_o must_v not_o be_v ashamed_a of_o so_o beneficial_a a_o duty_n since_o the_o scripture_n command_v it_o james_z 5.16_o and_o we_o have_v example_n of_o those_o in_o holy_a writ_n who_o do_v confess_v their_o sin_n to_o st._n john_n baptist_n math._n 3.16_o and_o to_o the_o apostle_n act_n 19.18_o and_o in_o all_o the_o primitive_a time_n the_o christian_n do_v frequent_o repair_v to_o their_o bishop_n and_o minister_n not_o only_o to_o confess_v their_o fault_n but_o to_o be_v satisfy_v in_o their_o doubt_n and_o assist_v in_o order_n to_o a_o pious_a life_n and_o be_v it_o now_o more_o often_o practise_v we_o shall_v soon_o perceive_v the_o great_a advantage_n thereof_o it_o be_v certain_a this_o office_n have_v be_v much_o abuse_v by_o the_o romanist_n among_o who_o it_o be_v become_v formal_a slight_a and_o vendible_a a_o engine_n to_o unlock_v secret_n and_o a_o suppletory_n to_o excuse_v all_o other_o part_n of_o repentance_n so_o that_o confession_n to_o a_o priest_n be_v by_o most_o of_o the_o vulgar_a thought_n a_o sufficient_a preparation_n for_o this_o holy_a sacrament_n but_o this_o ought_v not_o to_o cause_v we_o whole_o to_o reject_v it_o since_o with_o we_o it_o be_v restore_v to_o its_o primitive_a use_n for_o we_o direct_v all_o man_n always_o to_o confess_v to_o god_n 89._o god_n quidam_fw-la deo_fw-la quidam_fw-la sacerdotibus_fw-la confitenda_fw-la esse_fw-la peccata_fw-la dicunt_fw-la quorum_fw-la utrumque_fw-la non_fw-la sine_fw-la magno_fw-la fructu_fw-la intra_fw-la sanctam_fw-la ecclesiam_fw-la sit_fw-la council_n cabilon_n 2._o c._n 13._o anno_fw-la 813._o ita_fw-la gratian_n de_fw-la poenit_fw-la do_v 1._o cap._n 89._o but_o some_o also_o to_o confess_v their_o fault_n and_o reveal_v their_o doubt_n to_o the_o priest_n especial_o in_o these_o three_o case_n first_o when_o we_o be_v disquiet_v with_o the_o guilt_n of_o some_o sin_n 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have_v store_n of_o counsel_n for_o the_o effectual_a suppress_n thereof_o if_o it_o be_v doubt_n and_o fear_n his_o learning_n and_o judgement_n afford_v sufficient_a comfort_n and_o satisfaction_n through_o the_o blessing_n of_o almighty_a god_n wherefore_o i_o do_v hearty_o wish_v we_o be_v more_o frequent_a in_o these_o application_n to_o our_o minister_n it_o will_v argue_v that_o we_o be_v more_o concern_v for_o a_o pardon_n and_o more_o sensible_a of_o our_o guilt_n nay_o it_o will_v show_v we_o do_v perfect_o hate_v sin_n when_o we_o can_v be_v content_a to_o suffer_v the_o shame_n of_o discovery_n so_o we_o may_v have_v the_o benefit_n of_o amendment_n consider_v how_o comfortable_a and_o how_o profitable_a it_o may_v be_v to_o have_v the_o particular_a prayer_n and_o advice_n the_o judgement_n and_o experience_n of_o a_o holy_a man_n of_o the_o sacred_a function_n especial_o at_o this_o time_n no_o doubt_v it_o will_v make_v our_o receive_n more_o sweet_a and_o more_o safe_a 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many_o labour_n 4._o labour_n 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d porphyr_n de_fw-mi abst_fw-ge l._n 4._o suppose_v they_o will_v learn_v to_o value_v they_o by_o the_o difficulty_n of_o access_n and_o so_o those_o who_o enter_v into_o the_o persian_a rite_n of_o mithra_n jul._n mithra_n 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d greg._n naz._n orat._n 1._o in_o jul._n be_v to_o be_v first_o approve_v by_o 80._o degree_n of_o trial_n to_o be_v unpassionate_a and_o holy_a person_n 5._o person_n nonnus_n synag_n hist_o c._n 5._o the_o like_a difficulty_n of_o acceptance_n be_v practise_v in_o the_o entertainment_n of_o scholar_n into_o pythagoras_n his_o school_n 17._o school_n jamblic_a l._n 1._o c._n 17._o and_o in_o the_o admission_n of_o novice_n into_o the_o monastical_a society_n of_o old_a 3._o old_a cassian_n instit_fw-la l._n 4._o c._n 3._o and_o can_v we_o then_o think_v it_o too_o much_o to_o pass_v one_o exhortation_n more_o before_o we_o eat_v of_o this_o celestial_a banquet_n we_o derive_v 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of_o christ_n etc._n etc._n 2._o union_n with_o he_o than_o we_o dwell_v in_o christ_n we_o be_v one_o with_o christ_n and_o etc._n etc._n 2._o the_o danger_n of_o unworthy_a receive_v as_o to_o 1._o the_o sin_n of_o it_o so_o be_v the_o danger_n great_a if_o we_o for_o then_o we_o be_v guilty_a of_o the_o body_n and_o etc._n etc._n 2._o the_o punishment_n follow_v upon_o it_o we_o eat_v and_o drink_v our_o own_o damnation_n we_o kindle_v god_n wrath_n against_o we_o etc._n etc._n 3._o part_v it_o by_o a_o exhortation_n unto_o the_o special_a duty_n of_o 1._o repentance_n judge_v therefore_o yourselves_o brethren_n repent_v you_o true_o for_o your_o sin_n etc._n etc._n 2._o i'faith_o have_v a_o lively_a and_o steadfast_a faith_n etc._n etc._n 3._o reformation_n amend_v your_o life_n 4._o charity_n and_o be_v in_o perfect_a charity_n with_o all_o man_n so_o shall_v you_o be_v meet_a etc._n etc._n 2._o give_v of_o thanks_o assist_v we_o 1._o by_o way_n of_o consideration_n declare_v 1._o 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which_o etc._n etc._n 2._o the_o author_n he_o have_v institute_v etc._n etc._n 3._o his_o design_n therein_o as_o pledge_n of_o his_o love_n and_o for_o to_o our_o great_a and_o endless_a comfort_n 2._o by_o way_n of_o practice_n in_o a_o form_n show_v 1._o the_o object_n of_o our_o praise_n to_o he_o therefore_o with_o the_o father_n and_o the_o holy_a ghost_n 2._o the_o manner_n how_o to_o offer_v it_o both_o 1._o in_o word_n let_v we_o give_v as_o we_o be_v most_o bind_v continual_a thanks_o 2._o in_o deed_n by_o 1._o resignation_n submit_v ourselves_o whole_o to_o his_o holy_a will_n etc._n etc._n 2._o obedience_n and_o study_v to_o serve_v he_o in_o true_a holiness_n all_o the_o day_n of_o our_o life_n amen_n a_o practical_a discourse_n upon_o this_o exhortation_n §_o 3._o dear_o belove_v in_o the_o lord_n you_o that_o mind_n to_o come_v to_o the_o holy_a communion_n of_o the_o body_n and_o blood_n of_o our_o lord_n and_o saviour_n christ_n must_v consider_v how_o st._n paul_n 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duty_n enjoin_v not_o by_o humane_a authority_n nor_o prescribe_v mere_o as_o the_o advice_n of_o a_o friend_n but_o bind_v upon_o all_o by_o st._n paul_n himself_o and_o by_o the_o spirit_n of_o god_n in_o he_o 1_o cor._n 11.28_o let_v a_o man_n etc._n etc._n say_v he_o that_o be_v every_o man_n examine_v himself_o and_o so_o let_v he_o eat_v etc._n etc._n intimate_v that_o none_o may_v eat_v without_o this_o renew_a examination_n and_o because_o the_o discipline_n of_o the_o corinthian_a church_n be_v much_o impair_v by_o the_o schism_n then_o within_o it_o the_o apostle_n oblige_v every_o man_n to_o do_v it_o to_o himself_o and_o that_o not_o with_o a_o slight_a inquiry_n but_o so_o thorough_o to_o search_v his_o own_o heart_n that_o he_o may_v be_v able_a to_o judge_v suidas_n judge_v gr._n 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d
impudence_n fall_v to_o they_o till_o we_o have_v first_o worship_v and_o praise_v he_o that_o do_v invite_v we_o 5._o we_o non_fw-la debet_fw-la quis_fw-la quasi_fw-la famelicus_fw-la à _fw-la cibo_fw-la incipere_fw-la sed_fw-la antè_fw-la à _fw-la laudibus_fw-la dei_fw-la ambros_n de_fw-fr sacram._n l._n 6._o c._n 5._o for_o christ_n himself_o bless_v god_n before_o he_o eat_v now_o if_o this_o have_v persuade_v we_o that_o it_o be_v our_o duty_n to_o praise_v the_o lord_n just_o now_o this_o incomparable_a form_n will_v contribute_v very_o much_o to_o the_o elevate_n of_o our_o devotion_n for_o it_o be_v a_o pure_a and_o genuine_a piece_n of_o primitive_a piety_n so_o ancient_o and_o so_o universal_o receive_v in_o both_o the_o eastern_a and_o western_a church_n differ_v in_o other_o thing_n that_o we_o may_v just_o deem_v it_o to_o have_v be_v of_o apostolical_a institution_n there_o be_v no_o ancient_a liturgy_n which_o have_v not_o almost_o the_o very_a same_o word_n let_v we_o lift_v up_o our_o mind_n and_o heart_n etc._n etc._n say_v the_o liturgy_n ascribe_v to_o st._n james_n st._n basil_n and_o st._n chrysostom_n lift_v up_o your_o heart_n etc._n etc._n verbatim_o in_o the_o apostolical_a constitution_n lib._n 8._o which_o be_v ascribe_v to_o st._n clement_n st._n cyprian_n also_o particular_o expound_v this_o preface_n an._n christi_fw-la 250._o as_o will_v appear_v present_o st._n chrysos_n divide_v the_o public_a office_n into_o three_o part_n prayer_n supplication_n and_o preface_n colos_n preface_n 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d hom._n 3._o in_o 3._o ad_fw-la colos_n and_o when_o private_a spirit_n attempt_v to_o make_v new_a preface_n of_o their_o own_o these_o be_v forbid_v to_o be_v alter_v and_o the_o innovator_n censure_v by_o a_o council_n 12._o council_n council_n milevitan_n canon_n 12._o not_o to_o mention_v how_o st._n ambrose_n prove_v the_o divinity_n of_o the_o holy_a ghost_n from_o the_o follow_a hymn_n 18._o hymn_n ambros_n de_fw-fr spir._n sanc._n l._n 3._o c._n 18._o but_o to_o show_v that_o they_o deserve_v admiration_n as_o well_o for_o their_o intrinsic_a excellency_n as_o their_o antiquity_n we_o proceed_v to_o unfold_v the_o particular_n the_o analysis_n of_o the_o preface_n and_o trisagium_fw-la sect._n 2._o this_o act_n of_o praise_n have_v four_o distinct_a part_n 1._o the_o resp_n nse_n in_o which_o a_o general_a act_n of_o 1._o preparation_n be_v propound_v lift_v up_o your_o heart_n and_o accept_v we_o lift_v they_o up_o unto_o the_o lord_n 2._o thanksgiving_n be_v offer_v let_v we_o give_v thanks_o unto_o â—ur_n lord_n god_n embrace_v it_o be_v meet_v and_o right_a so_o to_o do_v 2._o the_o general_a preface_n and_o reason_n of_o this_o duty_n show_v 1._o why_o we_o do_v it_o it_o be_v very_o meet_v right_a and_o our_o bind_a duty_n 2._o when._n that_o we_o shall_v at_o all_o time_n 3._o where_o and_o in_o all_o place_n 4._o to_o who_o give_v thanks_o unto_o thou_o o_o lord_n holy_a father_n almighty_n everlasting_a god_n 3._o the_o exercise_n of_o this_o duty_n contain_v 1._o the_o company_n with_o who_o we_o join_v therefore_o with_o angel_n and_o archangel_n a_o d_o wâ—th_v a_o l_o the_o company_n of_o heaven_n 2._o the_o act_n which_o we_o perform_v wâ—â—â—nd_n and_o magnific_a thâ—_n glorious_a name_n eveâ—m_v re_fw-mi praise_v thou_o 3._o the_o manner_n of_o perform_v it_o by_o 1._o confess_v god_n in_o his_o holiness_n and_o say_v holy_a holy_a holy_a power_n lord_n god_n of_o host_n glory_n heaven_n use_v earth_n art_n full_a of_o thy_o glory_n 2._o give_v praise_n unto_o he_o glory_n be_v to_o thou_o o_o lord_n most_o high_a amen_o 4._o particular_a preface_n and_o reason_n why_o we_o must_v praise_v god_n especial_o on_o 1._o the_o feast_n of_o the_o nativity_n 2._o the_o feast_n of_o easter_n 3._o holy-thu_a sday_n 4._o the_o feâ—â—_n of_o whit-sunday_n 5._o trinity-sunday_n for_o 1._o christ_n incarnation_n 2._o his_o resurrection_n 3._o his_o ascension_n 4._o the_o gifâ—_n of_o he_o holy_a ghost_n 5._o revelation_n of_o the_o mystery_n of_o the_o trinity_n a_o practical_a discourse_n on_o the_o preface_n etc._n etc._n §_o 3._o priest_n lift_v up_o your_o heart_n answ_n we_o lift_v they_o up_o unto_o the_o lord_n have_v search_v and_o try_v our_o way_n by_o repentance_n and_o by_o faith_n turn_v again_o to_o the_o lord_n we_o be_v next_o by_o the_o method_n of_o the_o holy_a ghost_n advise_v to_o lift_v up_o our_o heart_n lament_v 3.40_o 41._o they_o be_v oppress_v with_o a_o load_n of_o guilt_n and_o fear_v before_o but_o as_o soon_o as_o that_o burden_n be_v remove_v there_o be_v all_o possible_a reason_n to_o lift_v they_o to_o praise_v our_o most_o gracious_a deliverer_n such_o be_v david_n practice_n psal_n 25.1_o such_o the_o precept_n of_o the_o great_a apostle_n colos_n 3.1_o and_o from_o these_o divine_a fountain_n this_o pious_a form_n of_o exhortation_n be_v derive_v into_o all_o the_o ancient_a liturgy_n it_o be_v capable_a of_o a_o twofold_a sense_n yet_o both_o do_v rare_o agree_v to_o this_o place_n and_o to_o this_o ordinance_n first_o as_o it_o require_v a_o strict_a and_o entire_a attendance_n upon_o the_o duty_n in_o hand_n thus_o st._n cyprian_n expound_v this_o preface_n dom._n preface_n ideo_fw-la &_o sacerdos_fw-la ante_fw-la orationem_fw-la praefatione_fw-la praemissâ_fw-la parat_fw-la fratrum_fw-la mentes_fw-la dicendo_fw-la sursum_fw-la corda_fw-la ut_fw-la dum_fw-la resp_n plebs_fw-la habemus_fw-la ad_fw-la dominum_fw-la admoneatur_fw-la nihil_fw-la aliud_fw-la se_fw-la quà m_fw-la dominum_fw-la debere_fw-la cogitare_fw-la cypr._n de_fw-fr orat._n dom._n and_o st._n chrysostom_n encoeniis_fw-la chrysostom_n hom._n de_fw-fr encoeniis_fw-la and_o st._n augustine_n 3_o augustine_n aug._n de_fw-fr vera_fw-la rel_n c._n 3_o in_o like_a manner_n viz._n that_o dismiss_v all_o worldly_a thought_n we_o shall_v whole_o fix_v our_o mind_n upon_o the_o mystery_n and_o by_o faith_n and_o contemplation_n look_v into_o the_o abyss_n of_o the_o divine_a mercy_n till_o we_o be_v even_o ravish_v and_o swallow_v up_o with_o wonder_n and_o have_v forget_v all_o other_o thing_n the_o very_a heathen_n in_o all_o their_o holy_a rite_n say_v plutarch_n girald_n plutarch_n 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d plutar._n coriolan_n ea_fw-la five_o x_o hortabatur_fw-la ut_fw-la qui_fw-la sacra_fw-la adirent_fw-la reverenter_fw-la &_o attentè_fw-fr id_fw-la facerent_fw-la lil._n girald_n have_v a_o crier_n who_o with_o a_o loud_a voice_n proclaim_v these_o word_n hoc_fw-la age._n by_o which_o they_o be_v warn_v to_o mind_n nothing_o but_o the_o mystery_n and_o that_o neither_o idleness_n nor_o business_n may_v interrupt_v they_o and_o be_v not_o this_o much_o more_o necessary_a in_o this_o celestial_a feast_n where_o there_o be_v so_o many_o of_o the_o best_a object_n in_o the_o world_n as_o will_v take_v up_o our_o whole_a man_n and_o employ_v all_o our_o power_n if_o we_o do_v attend_v they_o second_o as_o it_o more_o direct_o respect_v the_o duty_n of_o praise_n which_o immediate_o follow_v after_o and_o thus_o it_o admonish_v we_o to_o lift_v up_o our_o heart_n to_o contemplate_v the_o infinite_a majesty_n and_o greatness_n the_o admirable_a mercy_n and_o goodness_n of_o he_o who_o we_o be_v to_o praise_v that_o when_o our_o soul_n be_v transport_v with_o the_o divine_a glory_n no_o base_a or_o mean_a thought_n may_v dare_v to_o approach_v or_o disturb_v the_o holy_a pleasure_n we_o be_v to_o praise_n god_n in_o the_o high_a 148._o laudate_fw-la eum_fw-la in_o excelsis_fw-la sed_fw-la cum_fw-la cogitamus_fw-la quomodo_fw-la illic_fw-la laudetur_fw-la cor_fw-la ibi_fw-la habeamus_fw-la &_o non_fw-la sine_fw-la causâ_fw-la audimus_fw-la sursum_fw-la corda_fw-la aug._n in_o psal_n 148._o to_o sing_v the_o song_n of_o angel_n let_v we_o therefore_o elevate_v our_o thought_n to_o consider_v how_o that_o glorious_a choir_n do_v sing_v this_o hymn_n that_o we_o may_v do_v it_o with_o a_o fervency_n and_o pleasure_n almost_o unison_n to_o they_o and_o rejoice_v as_o if_o we_o be_v among_o they_o we_o be_v now_o go_v to_o do_v the_o work_n of_o angel_n and_o so_o must_v be_v above_o the_o world_n answ_n now_o the_o church_n have_v teach_v all_o her_o child_n ready_o to_o obey_v this_o pious_a exhortation_n and_o to_o answer_v we_o lift_v etc._n etc._n as_o psal_n 27.9_o for_o the_o people_n be_v now_o purify_v by_o faith_n be_v admit_v also_o to_o bear_v their_o part_n which_o they_o must_v do_v not_o by_o a_o bare_a repeat_n of_o the_o word_n but_o a_o actual_a perform_n of_o the_o duty_n for_o it_o be_v not_o only_o a_o promise_n we_o will_v etc._n etc._n but_o a_o declaration_n of_o what_o we_o be_v now_o do_v take_v heed_n say_v st._n chrys_n you_o that_o in_o the_o time_n of_o the_o dreadful_a mystery_n be_v think_v or_o talk_v of_o vanity_n o_o man_n what_o do_v thou_o have_v thou_o not_o promise_v the_o priest_n who_o say_v lift_v up_o your_o mind_n and_o heart_n 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reply_v we_o lift_v they_o up_o encoeniis_fw-la up_o chrysos_fw-la homil_n de_fw-fr encoeniis_fw-la etc._n etc._n the_o heart_n of_o holy_a man_n be_v daily_o direct_v to_o heaven_n and_o therefore_o when_o the_o priest_n admonish_v they_o to_o lift_v it_o up_o thither_o they_o may_v safe_o answer_v we_o lift_v etc._n etc._n 44._o etc._n corda_n fidelium_fw-la coelum_fw-la sunt_fw-la quia_fw-la in_o coelum_fw-la quotidiè_fw-la diriguntur_fw-la dicente_fw-la sacerdote_fw-la sursum_fw-la corda_fw-la securè_fw-la respondent_fw-la habemus_fw-la ad_fw-la dominum_fw-la aug._n the_o tempor_n ser_fw-mi 44._o for_o where_o our_o treasure_n be_v there_o will_v our_o heart_n be_v also_o and_o he_o that_o require_v 16._o require_v id._n de_fw-fr ver_fw-la relig._n c._n 16._o this_o duty_n of_o we_o will_v enable_v we_o to_o perform_v it_o o_o happy_a agreement_n when_o priest_n and_o people_n be_v raise_v up_o above_o this_o sublunary_a world_n and_o ascend_v into_o the_o holy_a mount_n to_o converse_v with_o jesus_n with_o who_o it_o be_v good_a to_o dwell_v for_o ever_o §_o 4._o priest_n let_v we_o give_v thanks_o unto_o our_o lord_n god_n answ_n it_o be_v meet_v and_o right_a so_o to_o do_v when_o the_o soul_n be_v thus_o lift_v up_o and_o enlarge_v by_o contemplate_v the_o glory_n of_o god_n it_o be_v then_o in_o right_a frame_n to_o celebrate_v his_o praise_n wherefore_o the_o priest_n improve_v the_o opportunity_n and_o invite_v we_o while_o we_o be_v thus_o dispose_v to_o give_v thanks_o etc._n etc._n thus_o the_o preceptor_n of_o the_o jewish_a choir_n be_v wont_a to_o call_v upon_o the_o rest_n to_o join_v with_o he_o in_o the_o divine_a praise_n as_o appear_v by_o several_a of_o the_o psalm_n psal_n 34.3_o &_o 81.1_o &_o 95.1_o &_o 96.1_o and_o it_o may_v be_v from_o thence_o this_o excellent_a exhortation_n be_v take_v at_o first_o which_o have_v be_v retain_v ever_o since_o verbatim_o both_o in_o the_o church_n of_o the_o east_n and_o west_n as_o appear_v both_o from_o the_o liturgy_n 11._o liturgy_n 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d liturg._n basilii_n &_o ap_fw-mi cyril_n hieros_n ad_fw-la haec_fw-la inter_fw-la sacra_fw-la mysteria_fw-la ad_fw-la gratiarum_fw-la actiones_fw-la convertitur_fw-la cypr._n the_o coen_n in_o ipso_fw-la verissimo_fw-la &_o singulari_fw-la sacrificio_fw-la gratias_fw-la agere_fw-la admonemur_fw-la aug._n the_o spir_n &_o light_v 11._o and_o the_o observation_n of_o the_o ancient_n upon_o these_o word_n the_o priest_n say_v let_v we_o give_v thanks_o unto_o the_o lord_n and_o sure_o say_v st._n cyril_n 5._o cyril_n cyril_n hierosol_n catech_n mystag_n 5._o we_o ought_v to_o give_v thanks_o unto_o he_o who_o have_v admit_v we_o that_o be_v so_o unworthy_a unto_o such_o mighty_a favour_n that_o be_v enemy_n he_o have_v reconcile_v we_o and_o honour_v we_o with_o the_o spirit_n of_o adoption_n and_o then_o you_o answer_v it_o be_v meet_v and_o right_a for_o when_o we_o give_v thanks_o to_o god_n we_o very_o do_v a_o work_n that_o be_v just_a and_o due_a but_o when_o he_o grant_v so_o great_a a_o benefit_n and_o give_v we_o such_o good_a thing_n it_o be_v not_o a_o act_n of_o his_o justice_n but_o infinite_o more_o than_o of_o right_n belong_v to_o we_o thus_o he_o st._n augustine_n apply_v it_o somewhat_o otherwise_o but_o very_o well_o in_o this_o manner_n in_o the_o sacrament_n of_o the_o faithful_a it_o be_v say_v that_o we_o shall_v lift_v up_o our_o heart_n which_o be_v do_v by_o the_o gift_n of_o god_n for_o which_o gift_n we_o be_v admonish_v by_o the_o priest_n to_o give_v thanks_o to_o the_o lord_n our_o god_n and_o the_o people_n answer_n it_o be_v just_a and_o right_o so_o to_o do_v 2._o do_v aug._n de_fw-fr bon_fw-fr perseverant_a l._n 2._o and_o elsewhere_o 16._o elsewhere_o idem_fw-la de_fw-fr bon_fw-fr viduit_fw-la cap._n 16._o we_o do_v not_o attribute_v unto_o ourselves_o the_o glory_n of_o this_o great_a good_a viz._n the_o lift_n up_o of_o our_o heart_n but_o we_o give_v thanks_o unto_o the_o lord_n god_n as_o we_o be_v present_o warn_v because_o it_o be_v just_a and_o right_o so_o to_o do_v let_v we_o then_o give_v thanks_o now_o for_o that_o which_o be_v past_a the_o gracious_a promise_n of_o absolution_n let_v we_o praise_v he_o for_o that_o which_o be_v present_a the_o grace_n that_o elevate_v our_o heart_n and_o bless_v he_o for_o that_o which_o be_v at_o hand_n the_o banquet_n of_o his_o son_n most_o precious_a body_n and_o blood_n for_o nothing_o be_v more_o agreeable_a to_o this_o office_n more_o fit_a for_o we_o to_o give_v nor_o more_o due_a for_o he_o to_o receive_v and_o if_o you_o do_v from_o your_o heart_n confess_v that_o the_o lord_n deserve_v all_o honour_n and_o glory_n the_o priest_n may_v rejoice_v in_o the_o success_n of_o his_o exhortation_n for_o that_o very_a acknowledgement_n be_v itself_o a_o act_n of_o praise_n in_o which_o both_o priest_n and_o people_n be_v now_o agree_v to_o join_v with_o all_o possible_a devotion_n §_o 5._o it_o be_v very_o meet_v right_a and_o our_o bind_a duty_n that_o we_o shall_v at_o all_o time_n and_o in_o all_o place_n give_v thanks_o unto_o thou_o o_o lord_n holy_a father_n almighty_a and_o everlasting_a god_n these_o be_v still_o the_o word_n of_o pious_a antiquity_n the_o dependence_n whereof_o we_o learn_v from_o st._n chrysostom_n for_o the_o priest_n say_v he_o cor._n he_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d chrys_n hom._n 18._o in_o 2._o ad_fw-la cor._n have_v receive_v their_o suffrage_n do_v gather_v their_o confession_n together_o and_o then_o begin_v the_o sacrifice_n of_o praise_n most_o joyful_a it_o be_v to_o the_o holy_a man_n to_o hear_v such_o a_o acknowledgement_n from_o the_o congregation_n and_o that_o he_o may_v promote_v it_o as_o much_o as_o possible_a he_o do_v confirm_v the_o truth_n of_o so_o pious_a a_o assertion_n with_o many_o word_n much_o of_o the_o same_o signification_n say_v florus_n magister_fw-la florus_n repetitio_fw-la sermonis_fw-la est_fw-la confirmatio_fw-la veritatis_fw-la flor._n magister_fw-la or_o as_o other_o 2._o other_o dignum_fw-la est_fw-la quantum_fw-la ad_fw-la dominum_fw-la quia_fw-la ipse_fw-la dominus_fw-la deus_fw-la noster_fw-la justum_fw-la est_fw-la quantum_fw-la ad_fw-la nos_fw-la quia_fw-la nos_fw-la sumus_fw-la populus_fw-la ejus_fw-la innocent_n mist_n miss_v l._n 2._o in_o general_a it_o be_v very_o meet_v that_o be_v most_o fit_a and_o reasonable_a to_o praise_v god_n and_o as_o to_o he_o who_o be_v the_o object_n of_o it_o it_o be_v just_a and_o right_a because_o he_o deserve_v it_o as_o to_o ourselves_o who_o be_v the_o offerer_n thereof_o it_o be_v our_o bind_a duty_n because_o we_o be_v so_o infinite_o indebt_v to_o he_o if_o it_o be_v possible_a we_o shall_v rejoice_v in_o he_o evermore_o 1_o thess_n 5.16_o and_o bless_v he_o in_o all_o place_n in_o private_a as_o well_o as_o public_a for_o he_o bestow_v mercy_n on_o we_o at_o all_o time_n and_o in_o all_o place_n night_n and_o day_n at_o home_o and_o abroad_o in_o retirement_n and_o company_n in_o sickness_n and_o health_n we_o be_v indebt_v to_o he_o for_o our_o creation_n and_o preservation_n for_o our_o body_n and_o our_o soul_n for_o our_o redemption_n for_o the_o mean_n of_o grace_n and_o the_o hope_n of_o glory_n so_o that_o we_o ought_v to_o give_v he_o thanks_o every_o moment_n but_o at_o this_o great_a solemnity_n we_o must_v unite_v all_o our_o power_n and_o as_o the_o christian_n be_v wont_v of_o old_a bless_v he_o here_o for_o all_o together_o if_o the_o most_o ordinary_a single_a mercy_n challenge_v â—n_v act_n of_o praise_n how_o shall_v we_o raise_v our_o gratitude_n to_o the_o high_a pitch_n now_o when_o we_o survey_v they_o all_o at_o once_o §_o 6._o therefore_o with_o angel_n and_o archangel_n and_o all_o the_o company_n of_o heaven_n we_o laud_v and_o magnify_v thy_o glorious_a name_n that_o the_o angel_n be_v present_a at_o the_o performance_n of_o divine_a mystery_n have_v be_v the_o opinion_n of_o both_o heathen_n and_o of_o christian_n orat_fw-la christian_n 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d esse_fw-la dicit_fw-la plutar._n lib._n de_fw-la orac._n angelo_n orationis_fw-la adhuc_fw-la adstante_fw-la tertul_n de_fw-fr orat_fw-la but_o that_o they_o be_v especial_o present_a at_o the_o lord_n supper_n be_v general_o receive_v flesh_n and_o blood_n say_v st._n chrysost_o 10._o chrysost_o chrys_n in_o math._n hom_n 10._o be_v here_o make_v a_o part_n of_o the_o angelic_a choir_n and_o again_o eccles_n again_o idem_fw-la homil._n de_fw-la non_fw-la contem_fw-la eccles_n consider_v o_o man_n near_o who_o thou_o stand_v in_o these_o terrible_a mystery_n with_o who_o thou_o be_v about_o to_o worship_n god_n with_o cherubin_n and_o seraphin_n and_o all_o the_o heavenly_a power_n and_o sure_o it_o will_v mighty_o exalt_v our_o affection_n and_o stir_v we_o up_o to_o the_o most_o vigorous_a devotion_n to_o consider_v with_o who_o we_o be_v to_o bear_v a_o part_n not_o
my_o deject_a mind_n and_o turn_v my_o ignorance_n into_o knowledge_n my_o knowledge_n into_o practice_n and_o make_v that_o practice_n so_o sweet_a and_o easy_a that_o this_o may_v be_v a_o day_n of_o joy_n to_o i_o also_o solemnize_v in_o the_o white_a garment_n of_o sanctification_n and_o rejoice_n and_o final_o let_v not_o this_o heavenly_a inspiration_n be_v only_o express_v in_o ecstasy_n and_o holy_a fervor_n this_o day_n but_o let_v thy_o spirit_n rest_n upon_o i_o and_o dwell_v in_o i_o for_o ever_o so_o shall_v i_o always_o have_v cause_n to_o bless_v thou_o for_o so_o incomparable_a a_o gift_n methinks_v i_o feel_v already_o the_o force_n thereof_o bear_v down_o my_o corruption_n and_o its_o bright_a beam_n drive_v away_o the_o mist_n of_o sin_n and_o error_n i_o find_v its_o flame_n warm_v my_o heart_n with_o zeal_n and_o charity_n and_o its_o quicken_a power_n open_v my_o seal_a lip_n to_o show_v forth_o thy_o praise_n therefore_o with_o angel_n etc._n etc._n a_o meditation_n for_o the_o communion_n on_o trinity-sunday_n §_o 13._o o_o admirable_a mystery_n to_o be_v adore_v in_o the_o profound_a silence_n by_o the_o contemplation_n whereof_o when_o i_o be_o strike_v with_o amazement_n i_o can_v learn_v humility_n and_o discover_v my_o own_o ignorance_n and_o i_o have_v the_o opportunity_n of_o exercise_v a_o noble_a faith_n than_o if_o i_o can_v comprehend_v it_o with_o my_o shallow_a reason_n and_o imperfect_a demonstration_n the_o trinity_n in_o unity_n and_o the_o unity_n in_o trinity_n have_v be_v deride_v by_o the_o heathen_n and_o endeavour_v to_o be_v perplex_v by_o the_o wit_n of_o all_o kind_n of_o heretic_n but_o it_o suffice_v i_o bless_v jesus_n that_o thou_o have_v reveal_v it_o and_o thy_o holy_a church_n divide_v in_o too_o many_o other_o thing_n have_v universal_o agree_v in_o this_o great_a truth_n and_o i_o be_o the_o more_o confirm_v in_o it_o because_o i_o learn_v by_o it_o to_o worship_n with_o a_o regular_a devotion_n from_o hence_o i_o be_o teach_v to_o pray_v to_o the_o father_n in_o the_o name_n of_o the_o son_n through_o the_o assistance_n of_o the_o holy_a ghost_n and_o as_o long_o as_o i_o live_v will_v i_o praise_v thou_o and_o magnify_v thou_o in_o this_o manner_n i_o will_v bless_v thou_o particular_o at_o this_o holy_a feast_n for_o so_o excellent_a a_o revelation_n for_o this_o ordinance_n itself_o contain_v many_o thing_n above_o my_o understanding_n and_o be_v all_o mystery_n the_o trinity_n be_v the_o article_n and_o this_o sacrament_n the_o rite_n which_o do_v distinguish_v thy_o true_a religion_n from_o all_o the_o sect_n in_o the_o world_n wherefore_o by_o observe_v this_o rite_n i_o do_v embrace_v this_o faith_n and_o upon_o the_o representation_n of_o thy_o death_n i_o do_v profess_v to_o live_v in_o it_o and_o die_v for_o it_o resolve_v never_o to_o have_v other_o lord_n and_o when_o i_o find_v the_o father_n give_v the_o son_n give_v and_o the_o holy_a ghost_z dispense_n that_o gift_n unto_o my_o soul_n in_o this_o sacred_a communion_n it_o shall_v be_v a_o great_a confirmation_n to_o my_o faith_n in_o this_o divine_a mystery_n than_o can_v be_v acquire_v from_o the_o most_o curious_a search_n into_o it_o however_o i_o be_o resolve_v my_o reason_n shall_v vail_v to_o thy_o word_n and_o i_o will_v be_v content_a to_o stay_v for_o a_o full_a apprehension_n of_o this_o sublime_a truth_n till_o i_o be_o advance_v to_o a_o state_n of_o angelic_a perfection_n and_o come_v to_o behold_v the_o glory_n of_o the_o trin-une_a god_n till_o than_o i_o will_v bless_v thou_o for_o what_o i_o know_v and_o believe_v more_o than_o i_o can_v conceive_v and_o i_o will_v worship_v the_o same_o majesty_n which_o the_o heavenly_a choir_n do_v in_o these_o address_n therefore_o with_o angel_n etc._n etc._n partition_n iii_o of_o the_o celebration_n sect_n i._o of_o the_o address_n §_o 1._o the_o near_a we_o approach_v to_o these_o mystery_n the_o great_a reverence_n we_o must_v express_v the_o very_a heathen_a can_v say_v man_n shall_v be_v always_o best_a when_o they_o come_v to_o the_o god_n superstit_fw-la god_n 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d pythag._n ap_fw-mi plur._n de_fw-fr superstit_fw-la and_o therefore_o so_o much_o better_a by_o how_o much_o they_o come_v near_o our_o late_a rejoice_n may_v savour_v of_o too_o much_o confidence_n if_o it_o be_v not_o allay_v with_o this_o act_n of_o humility_n which_o be_v the_o immediate_a address_n to_o this_o holy_a feast_n there_o be_v somewhat_o agreeable_a to_o this_o some_o apology_n or_o acknowledgement_n in_o all_o ancient_a liturgy_n but_o that_o of_o st._n james_n come_v the_o near_a to_o this_o of_o we_o i_o come_v to_o this_o divine_a and_o supercoelestial_a mystery_n unworthy_a indeed_o but_o rely_v on_o thy_o goodness_n and_o afterward_o turn_v not_o away_o from_o we_o sinner_n who_o be_v celebrate_v this_o dreadful_a and_o unbloody_a sacrifice_n for_o we_o trust_v not_o in_o our_o own_o righteousness_n but_o in_o thy_o bountiful_a mercy_n etc._n etc._n but_o in_o none_o so_o full_o as_o in_o this_o present_a form_n can_v the_o devout_a soul_n express_v its_o sense_n of_o its_o own_o unworthiness_n and_o its_o desire_n to_o taste_v of_o this_o heavenly_a banquet_n as_o by_o our_o usual_a method_n will_v be_v more_o clear_o manifest_v the_o analysis_n of_o the_o address_n sect._n 2._o the_o address_n have_v two_o part_n 1._o a_o apology_n for_o this_o our_o approach_n show_v 1._o the_o ground_n thereof_o 1._o negative_o we_o do_v not_o presume_v to_o come_v to_o this_o thy_o table_n o_o merciful_a lord_n trust_v in_o our_o own_o righteousness_n 2._o affirmative_o but_o in_o thy_o manifold_a and_o great_a mercy_n 2._o the_o person_n come_v we_o be_v not_o worthy_a so_o much_o as_o to_o gather_v up_o the_o crumb_n under_o thy_o table_n 3._o what_o he_o be_v to_o who_o we_o come_v but_o thou_o be_v the_o same_o lord_n who_o property_n be_v always_o to_o have_v mercy_n 2._o a_o prayer_n for_o a_o blessing_n upon_o it_o note_v 1._o to_o who_o we_o pray_v grant_v we_o therefore_o gracious_a lord_n 2._o what_o we_o pray_v for_o so_o to_o eat_v the_o flesh_n of_o thy_o dear_a son_n jesus_n christ_n and_o to_o drink_v his_o blood_n 3._o for_o what_o end_n 1._o a_o present_a advantage_n by_o the_o 1._o cleanse_v of_o our_o body_n that_o our_o sinful_a body_n may_v be_v make_v clean_o by_o his_o body_n 2._o purify_n of_o our_o soul_n and_o our_o soul_n wash_v through_o his_o most_o precious_a blood_n 2._o a_o continual_a benefit_n by_o a_o inseparable_a uâ—ion_n and_o that_o we_o may_v evermore_o dwell_v in_o he_o and_o he_o in_o we_o amen_n a_o practical_a discourse_n upon_o the_o address_n §_o 3._o we_o do_v not_o presume_v to_o come_v to_o this_o thy_o table_n o_o merciful_a lord_n trust_v in_o our_o own_o righteousness_n but_o in_o thy_o manifold_a and_o great_a mercy_n when_o joseph_n brethren_n be_v invite_v to_o his_o house_n they_o dare_v not_o enter_v till_o they_o have_v make_v their_o apology_n at_o the_o door_n because_o they_o esteem_v themselves_o both_o criminal_a and_o unworthy_a gen._n 43.20_o how_o then_o shall_v we_o that_o be_v great_a offender_n and_o more_o unworthy_a presume_v to_o sit_v down_o at_o the_o table_n of_o the_o king_n of_o king_n before_o we_o have_v express_v our_o reverence_n and_o humility_n it_o be_v his_o goodness_n indeed_o to_o do_v we_o this_o honour_n but_o than_o it_o be_v at_o least_o our_o duty_n to_o be_v so_o just_a as_o to_o confess_v it_o be_v a_o free_a and_o undeserved_a favour_n agree_v rather_o to_o the_o nobleness_n of_o the_o giver_n than_o to_o the_o desert_n of_o the_o receiver_n chrysos_fw-la receiver_n 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d chrysos_fw-la now_o how_o can_v we_o better_o declare_v this_o than_o in_o the_o word_n of_o that_o favourite_n of_o heaven_n dan._n 9.23_o the_o prophet_n daniel_n who_o prayer_n be_v hear_v before_o it_o be_v finish_v because_o he_o present_v it_o not_o trust_v in_o his_o own_o righteousness_n but_o in_o god_n manifold_a and_o great_a mercy_n dan._n 9.18_o and_o that_o we_o may_v speak_v these_o word_n with_o the_o same_o sincerity_n and_o make_v these_o address_n with_o the_o same_o sense_n of_o our_o own_o unworthiness_n let_v we_o consider_v 1._o how_o dangerous_a it_o be_v to_o come_v to_o this_o holy_a sacrament_n with_o a_o proud_a heart_n for_o pride_n be_v foolish_a 1._o foolish_a 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d theodoret._n therap_n ser_fw-mi 1._o and_o unreasonable_a in_o itself_o dishonourable_a and_o injurious_a to_o god_n offensive_a and_o troublesome_a to_o our_o brethren_n harden_v and_o mischievous_a to_o ourselves_o and_o especial_o it_o be_v most_o odious_a and_o contrary_a to_o our_o lord_n jesus_n who_o humility_n we_o be_v here_o to_o remember_v solomon_n account_v it_o a_o uncomely_a
forth_o the_o death_n of_o christ_n and_o that_o homage_n and_o service_n which_o thou_o command_v we_o to_o perform_v wherefore_o dear_a lord_n be_v thou_o please_v with_o this_o so_o sincere_a though_o poor_a acknowledgement_n not_o weigh_v or_o consider_v our_o merit_n by_o which_o we_o can_v pretend_v any_o right_n to_o thy_o acceptance_n but_o pardon_v our_o offence_n which_o may_v cause_v thou_o to_o reject_v we_o oh_o do_v thou_o deal_v thus_o with_o we_o through_o the_o merit_n and_o intercession_n of_o jesus_n christ_n our_o lord_n by_o who_o as_o our_o mediator_n be_v with_o who_o as_o thy_o only_a son_n in_o the_o unity_n of_o and_o together_o with_o the_n holy_a ghost_n we_o desire_v all_o honour_n and_o glory_n may_v be_v give_v unto_o thou_o o_o father_n almighty_n both_o now_o in_o this_o world_n and_o for_o ever_o in_o the_o world_n which_o be_v without_o end_n amen_n sect_n iii_o of_o the_o second_o prayer_n in_o the_o postcommunion_n §_o 1._o when_o we_o communicate_v often_o it_o may_v be_v very_o grateful_a and_o sometime_o very_o helpful_a to_o our_o devotion_n to_o vary_v the_o form_n for_o which_o cause_n the_o church_n have_v supply_v we_o with_o a_o other_o prayer_n that_o so_o according_a to_o the_o temper_n of_o our_o spirit_n we_o may_v make_v our_o choice_n this_o being_n more_o full_a of_o praise_n and_o acknowledgement_n will_v be_v most_o fit_a when_o our_o mind_n have_v a_o joyful_a sense_n of_o the_o benefit_n receive_v in_o this_o sacrament_n as_o the_o former_a consist_v chief_o of_o vow_n and_o resolution_n be_v more_o proper_a when_o we_o will_v express_v ourselves_o in_o love_n or_o duty_n and_o yet_o we_o may_v use_v either_o of_o they_o at_o any_o time_n because_o neither_o do_v the_o former_a want_n thanksgiving_n nor_o this_o petition_n for_o grace_n the_o composition_n of_o this_o also_o be_v regular_a and_o judicious_a pious_a and_o extract_v out_o of_o ancient_a form_n and_o as_o the_o former_a prayer_n it_o will_v not_o only_o serve_v to_o close_v our_o devotion_n within_o the_o temple_n lactantius_n temple_n non_fw-fr est_fw-fr vera_fw-la religio_fw-la quae_fw-la cum_fw-la templo_fw-la relinquitur_fw-la lactantius_n but_o it_o offer_v very_o useful_a meditation_n for_o the_o closet_n also_o after_o we_o return_v home_o as_o the_o ensue_a method_n will_v demonstrate_v the_o analysis_n of_o the_o second_o prayer_n in_o the_o postcommunion_n §_o 2._o this_o second_o prayer_n consist_v of_o four_o part_n 1._o a_o hearty_a thanksgiving_n for_o the_o present_a favour_n describe_v 1._o the_o object_n of_o our_o praise_n almighty_a and_o everlasting_a god_n we_o most_o hearty_o thank_v thou_o 2._o the_o subject_a thereof_o for_o that_o thou_o have_v vouchsafe_v to_o feed_v we_o who_o have_v due_o receive_v these_o holy_a mystery_n with_o the_o spiritual_a food_n of_o the_o most_o precious_a body_n and_o blood_n of_o thy_o son_n our_o saviour_n jesus_n christ_n 2._o a_o free_a confession_n of_o the_o benefit_n assure_v thereby_o 1._o in_o possession_n 1._o the_o love_n of_o god_n and_o do_v assure_v we_o thereby_o of_o thy_o favour_n and_o goodness_n towards_o we_o 2._o union_n with_o the_o saint_n and_o that_o we_o be_v very_a member_n incorporate_v into_o the_o mystical_a body_n of_o thy_o son_n which_o be_v the_o bless_a company_n of_o all_o faithful_a people_n 2._o in_o reversion_n eternal_a life_n and_o be_v also_o heir_n through_o hope_n of_o thy_o everlasting_a kingdom_n by_o the_o merit_n of_o the_o most_o precious_a death_n and_o passion_n of_o thy_o dear_a son_n 3._o a_o humble_a petition_n that_o we_o may_v retain_v they_o show_v 1._o the_o thing_n request_v and_o we_o most_o humble_o beseech_v thou_o o_o heavenly_a father_n so_o to_o assist_v we_o with_o thy_o grace_n 2._o the_o end_n why_o we_o do_v request_v it_o viz._n for_o 1._o perseverance_n that_o we_o may_v continue_v in_o that_o holy_a fellowship_n 2._o fruitfulness_n and_o do_v all_o such_o good_a work_n as_o thou_o have_v prepare_v for_o we_o to_o walk_v in_o 3._o the_o motive_n to_o obtain_v it_o through_o jesus_n christ_n our_o lord_n 4._o a_o conclude_a doxology_n to_o who_o with_o thou_o and_o the_o holy_a ghost_n be_v all_o honour_n and_o glory_n world_n without_o end_n amen_n a_o practical_a discourse_n upon_o the_o second_o prayer_n with_o meditation_n after_o the_o communion_n §_o 3._o almighty_a and_o everliving_a god_n we_o most_o hearty_o thank_v thou_o for_o that_o thou_o have_v vouchsafe_v to_o feed_v we_o who_o have_v due_o receive_v these_o holy_a mystery_n with_o the_o spiritual_a food_n of_o the_o most_o precious_a body_n and_o blood_n of_o thy_o son_n our_o saviour_n jesus_n christ_n this_o act_n of_o thanksgiving_n may_v be_v express_v in_o various_a word_n but_o it_o must_v not_o be_v omit_v after_o the_o communion_n and_o therefore_o it_o be_v put_v into_o both_o these_o form_n we_o ought_v not_o at_o any_o time_n rude_o to_o ask_v for_o blessing_n from_o god_n until_o we_o have_v prepare_v the_o way_n by_o praise_n 5._o praise_n arrogans_fw-la oratio_fw-la si_fw-la ab_fw-la homine_fw-la quid_fw-la petiturus_fw-la dicas_fw-la statim_fw-la da_fw-mi mihi_fw-la hoc_fw-la peto_n debet_fw-la inchoari_fw-la oratio_fw-la à _fw-la laud_fw-la dei_fw-la ut_fw-la sequatur_fw-la supplicatio_fw-la ambr._n de_fw-fr sacr._n l._n 6._o c._n 5._o but_o have_v so_o late_o receive_v so_o great_a mercy_n it_o will_v be_v unsufferable_a to_o pray_v for_o more_o till_o we_o have_v acknowledge_v that_o which_o be_v already_o bestow_v on_o we_o and_o by_o confess_v the_o former_a mercy_n in_o the_o very_a entrance_n of_o this_o prayer_n we_o do_v both_o encourage_v ourselves_o to_o ask_v and_o expect_v further_a blessing_n 1._o blessing_n sequentium_fw-la rerum_fw-la certitudo_fw-la est_fw-la praeteritorum_fw-la exhibitio_fw-la greg._n in_o evang._n hom_n 1._o and_o we_o do_v also_o by_o our_o gratitude_n engage_v the_o almighty_a to_o give_v we_o more_o 112._o more_o ascensus_fw-la gratiarum_fw-la descensus_fw-la gratias_fw-la cassiod_n efficacissimum_fw-la genus_fw-la est_fw-la rogandi_fw-la gratias_fw-la agere_fw-la plin._n paneg._n indignus_fw-la est_fw-la dandis_fw-la qui_fw-la ingratus_fw-la est_fw-la pro_fw-la datis_fw-la aug._n the_o temp_n 112._o beside_o the_o very_a gift_n itself_o now_o impart_v to_o we_o be_v the_o great_a and_o the_o best_a the_o most_o sweet_a and_o most_o necessary_a for_o we_o in_o the_o world_n we_o bless_v god_n for_o our_o daily_a bread_n our_o common_a food_n how_o much_o more_o than_o ought_v we_o to_o praise_v he_o for_o this_o spiritual_a food_n which_o nourish_v our_o soul_n unto_o life_n everlasting_a true_a it_o be_v that_o carnal_a and_o unworthy_a receiver_n have_v little_a cause_n of_o joy_n 34._o joy_n sacrificia_fw-la non_fw-la sanctificant_fw-la hominem_fw-la non_fw-la enim_fw-la indiget_fw-la deus_fw-la sacrificio_fw-la sed_fw-la conscientia_fw-la ejus_fw-la qui_fw-la offer_v sanctificat_fw-la hominem_fw-la pura_fw-la existens_fw-la irenae_n l._n 4._o c._n 34._o for_o they_o have_v eat_v the_o bread_n and_o drink_v the_o wine_n not_o discern_v the_o lord_n body_n and_o blood_n but_o those_o that_o prepare_v themselves_o by_o repentance_n and_o receive_v by_o faith_n those_o i_o say_v have_v feed_v upon_o the_o spiritual_a part_n and_o therefore_o they_o have_v the_o most_o reason_n with_o all_o their_o power_n to_o bless_v the_o lord_n in_o this_o wise_a a_o act_n of_o thanksgiving_n it_o be_v a_o mighty_a favour_n to_o i_o o_o my_o god_n that_o thou_o have_v make_v bread_n to_o grow_v out_o of_o the_o earth_n to_o nourish_v my_o mortal_a body_n but_o o_o how_o far_o have_v thou_o transcend_v that_o mercy_n in_o give_v i_o the_o bread_n of_o life_n from_o heaven_n to_o feed_v my_o immortal_a soul_n who_o be_v there_o in_o heaven_n or_o earth_n that_o i_o can_v have_v wish_v for_o in_o comparison_n of_o jesus_n christ_n and_o now_o thou_o have_v give_v he_o to_o i_o who_o my_o soul_n long_v for_o and_o in_o he_o thou_o have_v give_v i_o all_o for_o he_o be_v all_o in_o all_o he_o be_v the_o fair_a of_o ten_o thousand_o for_o who_o sake_n i_o will_v trample_v upon_o all_o that_o this_o world_n account_v desirable_a o_o my_o soul_n bless_v thou_o the_o lord_n i_o come_v not_o to_o gaze_v at_o or_o taste_v of_o the_o outward_a part_n but_o to_o satisfy_v the_o long_n of_o my_o sinsick_a soul_n by_o lay_v hold_n of_o the_o merit_n of_o a_o crucify_a saviour_n yet_o i_o have_v receive_v the_o sacred_a element_n and_o thou_o have_v make_v they_o to_o i_o that_o which_o i_o need_v and_o desire_v even_o the_o body_n and_o blood_n of_o thy_o son_n i_o have_v receive_v his_o flesh_n in_o sacrament_n but_o his_o grace_n in_o reality_n 6._o reality_n ideo_fw-la in_o similitudine_fw-la quidem_fw-la accipis_fw-la sacramentum_fw-la sed_fw-la verae_fw-la naturae_fw-la gratiam_fw-la virtutemque_fw-la consequeâ—is_fw-la ambr._n de_fw-fr sacr_n l._n 6._o and_o o_o how_o it_o fill_v my_o soul_n with_o joy_n to_o behold_v thy_o majesty_n
steadfast_a and_o unmoveable_a always_o abound_v in_o the_o work_n of_o the_o lord_n and_o i_o beseech_v thou_o give_v i_o constant_a and_o continual_a supply_n of_o thy_o grace_n that_o i_o may_v be_v able_a to_o perform_v whatsoever_o i_o have_v promise_v and_o let_v not_o forgetfulness_n or_o indevotion_n seize_v upon_o i_o hereafter_o let_v i_o hold_v fast_o that_o which_o i_o have_v and_o daily_o strive_v to_o gain_v more_o and_o final_o make_v i_o faithful_a to_o the_o death_n so_o shall_v i_o receive_v the_o crown_n of_o life_n for_o he_o that_o endure_v to_o the_o end_n shall_v be_v save_v amen_n §_o 8._o through_o jesus_n christ_n our_o lord_n to_o who_o with_o thou_o and_o the_o holy_a ghost_n be_v all_o honour_n and_o glory_n world_n without_o end_n amen_n there_o be_v a_o mighty_a efficacy_n in_o the_o name_n of_o jesus_n use_v by_o a_o devout_a soul_n that_o have_v late_o behold_v the_o commemoration_n of_o his_o great_a atonement_n through_o he_o we_o beg_v this_o grace_n therefore_o and_o to_o he_o together_o with_o the_o father_n and_o the_o bless_a spirit_n we_o offer_v up_o all_o honour_n and_o glory_n for_o the_o favour_n impart_v to_o we_o in_o this_o communion_n which_o but_o just_a now_o we_o do_v acknowledge_v and_o these_o prayer_n and_o praise_n we_o have_v cause_n to_o sign_n with_o a_o unfeigned_a amen_n for_o we_o need_v the_o grace_n desire_v and_o the_o bless_a trinity_n deserve_v the_o glory_n ascribe_v wherefore_o we_o say_v amen_n so_o be_v it_o but_o of_o this_o we_o have_v speak_v before_o the_o paraphrase_n of_o the_o second_o prayer_n o_o lord_n who_o be_v ever_o able_a and_o always_o ready_a to_o help_v thy_o servant_n be_v a_o almighty_n and_o everliving_a god_n who_o power_n and_o mercy_n can_v never_o fail_v we_o thy_o poor_a creature_n according_a to_o our_o bind_a duty_n do_v most_o hearty_o thank_v and_o most_o unfeigned_o praise_v thou_o for_o that_o of_o thy_o infinite_a pity_n and_o bounty_n thou_o do_v vouchsafe_v at_o this_o thy_o holy_a table_n to_o feed_v we_o who_o have_v with_o penitence_n and_o faith_n devout_o and_o due_o receive_v these_o holy_a mystery_n for_o therein_o thou_o have_v refresh_v our_o soul_n with_o the_o spiritual_a and_o most_o desirable_a food_n of_o life_n thou_o have_v make_v we_o partaker_n by_o faith_n of_o the_o most_o precious_a body_n and_o of_o the_o most_o holy_a blood_n of_o thy_o son_n our_o saviour_n jesus_n christ_n which_o be_v offer_v for_o the_o redemption_n of_o the_o whole_a world_n we_o acknowledge_v o_o lord_n that_o beside_o the_o present_a comfort_n of_o this_o inestimable_a gift_n thou_o have_v convince_v we_o and_o do_v assure_v we_o thereby_o of_o that_o which_o though_o we_o do_v not_o deserve_v yet_o we_o esteem_v above_o all_o thing_n even_o thy_o favour_n thy_o gracious_a design_n and_o goodness_n towards_o we_o poor_a sinner_n and_o further_o by_o this_o holy_a rite_n thou_o have_v declare_v we_o thy_o child_n and_o that_o we_o be_v very_o certain_o live_a member_n incorporate_a in_o and_o unite_a unto_o the_o mystical_a body_n of_o thy_o son_n even_o thy_o holy_a church_n which_o be_v the_o bless_a company_n which_o be_v redeem_v reconcile_a and_o sanctify_v by_o jesus_n consist_v of_o all_o faithful_a people_n in_o who_o prayer_n privilege_n and_o hope_n we_o have_v now_o a_o happy_a interest_n and_o be_v also_o together_o with_o those_o thy_o servant_n by_o this_o seal_n of_o thy_o covenant_n mad_a heir_n through_o hope_n already_o of_o thy_o everlasting_a kingdom_n which_o be_v purchase_v by_o the_o merit_n of_o the_o most_o precious_a death_n and_o passion_n of_o thy_o dear_a son_n who_o suffering_n be_v set_v forth_o and_o the_o benefit_n of_o they_o convey_v to_o we_o in_o this_o sacrament_n and_n now_o lest_o we_o shall_v lose_v these_o blessing_n again_o by_o relapse_v to_o folly_n as_o we_o have_v former_o do_v we_o most_o humble_o and_o earnest_o beseech_v thou_o o_o heavenly_a father_n for_o thy_o mercy_n sake_n so_o constant_o and_o powerful_o to_o assist_v we_o with_o thy_o grace_n in_o all_o our_o endeavour_n to_o perform_v our_o obligation_n and_o our_o vow_n that_o we_o may_v continue_v for_o ever_o in_o that_o holy_a fellowship_n with_o thy_o son_n and_o thy_o saint_n to_o which_o thou_o have_v admit_v we_o and_o do_v all_o such_o good_a work_n of_o mercy_n piety_n and_o virtue_n as_o thou_o have_v by_o the_o direction_n of_o thy_o holy_a word_n prepare_v for_o we_o to_o walk_v in_o who_o have_v profess_v ourselves_o to_o be_v thy_o servant_n all_o which_o we_o beg_v through_o the_o most_o powerful_a intercession_n of_o jesus_n christ_n our_o lord_n by_o who_o we_o have_v receive_v these_o and_o all_o other_o mercy_n to_o who_o therefore_o with_o thou_o o_o father_n almighty_a and_o the_o holy_a ghost_n three_o person_n and_o one_o god_n let_v there_o be_v all_o honour_n and_o glory_n ascribe_v both_o now_o and_o world_n without_o end_n amen_n be_v it_o so_o sect_n iv_o of_o the_o gloria_fw-la in_o excelsis_fw-la or_o the_o angelic_a hymn_n §_o 1._o to_o conclude_v this_o office_n with_o a_o hymn_n be_v so_o direct_a a_o imitation_n of_o our_o saviour_n practice_n math._n 26.30_o that_o it_o be_v observe_v in_o all_o church_n and_o have_v be_v use_v in_o all_o age_n and_o although_o the_o form_n may_v differ_v yet_o this_o be_v as_o ancient_a as_o any_o now_o extant_a the_o former_a part_n of_o it_o be_v of_o a_o heavenly_a original_a and_o be_v sing_v by_o the_o angel_n at_o our_o lord_n nativity_n luke_n 2.14_o and_o it_o seem_v from_o thence_o it_o be_v transcribe_v into_o the_o oriental_a liturgy_n for_o it_o be_v thrice_o repeat_v in_o that_o of_o st._n james_n the_o latter_a part_n be_v by_o hug._n de_fw-fr s._n victor_n l._n 2._o say_v to_o be_v compose_v by_o st._n hilary_n bishop_n of_o poitiers_n but_o by_o rabanus_n maurus_n who_o live_v 200._o year_n before_o the_o say_a hugo_n it_o be_v ascribe_v to_o telesphorus_n about_o the_o year_n of_o christ_n 139._o certain_a it_o be_v that_o it_o be_v add_v by_o the_o ecclesiastical_a doctor_n as_o we_o be_v inform_v by_o the_o four_o council_n of_o toledo_n xii_o toledo_n council_n tolet._n iu._n can._n xii_o celebrate_v about_o 1000_o year_n ago_o and_o yet_o those_o be_v accurse_v by_o that_o council_n who_o shall_v reject_v this_o or_o the_o gloria_fw-la patri_fw-la or_o other_o hymn_n because_o they_o be_v not_o verbatim_o in_o the_o scripture_n for_o as_o be_v there_o well_o note_a upon_o that_o pretence_n we_o may_v reject_v the_o most_o part_n of_o the_o church_n office_n it_o be_v also_o to_o be_v note_v that_o with_o very_o little_a difference_n we_o find_v this_o hymn_n in_o clement_n constitution_n l._n 17._o cap._n 48._o so_o that_o it_o be_v likely_a to_o have_v be_v of_o very_o ancient_a use_n in_o the_o western_a church_n and_o whereas_o in_o the_o present_a roman_a missal_n it_o stand_v in_o the_o begin_n of_o this_o office_n it_o be_v much_o more_o proper_o place_v by_o 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3.13_o psal_n 21.4_o luc._n 23.42_o 43._o all_o our_o petition_n withold_n not_o any_o good_a thing_n because_o we_o be_v unworthy_a but_o give_v we_o all_o that_o we_o need_v for_o the_o worthiness_n and_o merit_n of_o thy_o son_n jesus_n christ_n our_o lord_n who_o have_v deserve_v this_o grace_n for_o we_o amen_o vi_o a_o conclude_v prayer_n for_o the_o acceptance_n of_o the_o rest_n §_o 7._o there_o be_v three_o qualification_n of_o a_o acceptable_a prayer_n 1._o that_o it_o be_v make_v in_o christ_n name_n 16.23_o name_n john_n 14.13_o &_o 16.23_o 2._o that_o it_o be_v agreeable_a to_o god_n will_n 5.14_o will_n 1_o ep._n s._n john_n 5.14_o 3._o that_o it_o be_v ask_v in_o faith_n 5.15_o faith_n math._n 21.22_o james_n 5.15_o now_o because_o it_o be_v impudent_a to_o expect_v to_o be_v hear_v upon_o other_o term_n the_o church_n have_v here_o put_v they_o all_o together_o in_o this_o finish_n prayer_n which_o be_v very_o proper_o use_v after_o any_o of_o our_o prayer_n especial_o 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faithful_o ask_v provide_v they_o be_v according_a to_o thy_o will_n and_o such_o thing_n as_o thou_o see_v to_o be_v good_a for_o we_o that_o they_o may_v effectual_o be_v obtain_v by_o our_o petition_n and_o speedy_o bestow_v on_o we_o and_o this_o thy_o mercy_n in_o grant_v our_o request_n will_v both_o tend_v to_o the_o relief_n of_o we_o thy_o servant_n in_o all_o our_o necessity_n and_o also_o to_o the_o set_v forth_o of_o thy_o own_o infinite_a glory_n before_o all_o the_o world_n who_o will_v perceive_v thy_o goodness_n towards_o we_o thy_o unworthy_a creature_n through_o jesus_n christ_n our_o lord_n in_o who_o name_n we_o ask_v and_o for_o who_o sake_n thou_o give_v every_o good_a thing_n by_o who_o therefore_o all_o glory_n be_v to_o thou_o for_o ever_o amen_n the_o end_n of_o the_o communion_n office_n a_o brief_a discourse_n upon_o the_o office_n of_o baptism_n and_o confirmation_n london_n print_v by_o j._n m._n for_o john_n martin_n at_o the_o bell_n in_o st._n paul_n 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request_v from_o yourself_o not_o to_o estimate_v the_o respect_n of_o the_o presenter_n by_o the_o quantity_n of_o the_o present_a johan_n present_a in_o quo_fw-la censendum_fw-la nil_fw-la nisi_fw-la dantis_fw-la amor_fw-la 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d s._n chrysost_o hom_n in_o johan_n for_o though_o the_o treatise_n be_v small_a yet_o they_o be_v tender_v with_o a_o great_a affection_n by_o reverend_a sir_n your_o most_o oblige_a and_o most_o faithful_a servant_n tho._n comber_n the_o introduction_n of_o baptism_n in_o general_n §_o 1._o water_n have_v so_o natural_o a_o property_n of_o cleanse_v that_o it_o have_v be_v make_v the_o symbol_n of_o purification_n by_o all_o nation_n and_o use_v with_o that_o signification_n roman_n signification_n 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d plut._n quaest_n roman_n in_o the_o rite_n of_o all_o religion_n the_o gentile_n wash_v before_o their_o sacrifice_n plautus_n sacrifice_n 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d idem_fw-la lavabo_fw-la ut_fw-la 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disciple_n and_o all_o their_o successor_n to_o use_v it_o to_o this_o end_n in_o all_o part_n
to_o the_o congregation_n §_o 1._o 2._o desire_v the_o child_n may_v obtain_v they_o in_o the_o lord_n prayer_n §_o 2._o the_o last_o collect_n §_o 3._o 3._o direction_n in_o order_n thereunto_o in_o the_o conclude_a exhortation_n to_o the_o surety_n §_o 4._o §._o 1._o the_o first_o question_n quest_n have_v this_o child_n be_v already_o baptise_a this_o question_n howsoever_o it_o have_v be_v deride_v by_o ignorant_a or_o impious_a person_n must_v by_o no_o mean_n be_v omit_v because_o it_o be_v necessary_a before_o we_o begin_v this_o great_a mystery_n that_o we_o be_v certify_v it_o have_v not_o be_v do_v already_o since_o it_o be_v a_o rite_n never_o to_o be_v repeat_v for_o as_o there_o be_v but_o one_o one_o lord_n and_o one_o faith_n so_o there_o be_v but_o one_o baptism_n ephes_n 4.5_o and_o because_o baptism_n of_o old_a be_v call_v illumination_n martyr_n illumination_n 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d just_a martyr_n therefore_o that_o place_n of_o the_o apostle_n 2._o apostle_n heb._n 6.4_o gr._n 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d syriac_n arab._n &_o aethiop_n semel_fw-la baptizatos_fw-la &_o ita_fw-la explicat_fw-la ambros_n de_fw-fr penitent_a l._n 2._o c._n 2._o of_o the_o once_o enlighten_v have_v be_v usual_o expound_v of_o those_o that_o have_v be_v once_o baptise_a and_o afterward_o do_v apostatise_v but_o beside_o what_o be_v intimate_v in_o scripture_n the_o ancient_a church_n do_v positive_o condemn_v the_o repeat_n of_o baptism_n 6._o baptism_n council_n 1._o carthag_n can._n 1._o anno_fw-la 330._o item_n council_n 3._o toletanum_n vnus_fw-la omnino_fw-la baptismus_fw-la est_fw-la nobis_fw-la tam_fw-la ex_fw-la domini_fw-la evangelio_n quam_fw-la ex_fw-la apostolicis_fw-la literis_fw-la tertul._n de_fw-fr bapt._n renovatio_fw-la per_fw-la sacri_fw-la baptismatis_fw-la lavacrum_fw-la secundâ_fw-la vice_fw-la fieri_fw-la non_fw-la potest_fw-la ambros_n in_o heb._n 6._o provide_v the_o party_n be_v baptize_v in_o the_o name_n of_o the_o father_n the_o son_n and_o the_o holy_a ghost_n and_o whereas_o the_o council_n of_o nice_a can._n 19_o s._n cyprian_n and_o tertullian_n speak_v of_o baptise_v again_o those_o who_o have_v be_v baptize_v by_o heretic_n it_o be_v because_o they_o esteem_v their_o baptism_n no_o baptism_n hieros_n baptism_n illis_fw-la ideoque_fw-la nec_fw-la baptismus_fw-la unus_fw-la quia_fw-la non_fw-la idem_fw-la quem_fw-la cum_fw-la rite_n non_fw-la habeant_fw-la sine_fw-la dubio_fw-la non_fw-la habent_fw-la nec_fw-la capit_fw-la numerari_fw-la quod_fw-la non_fw-la habetur_fw-la tert._n de_fw-fr bapt._n c._n 15._o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d cyril_n hieros_n as_o not_o be_v perform_v in_o the_o name_n of_o the_o holy_a trinity_n according_a to_o christ_n appointment_n so_o that_o it_o be_v absurd_a and_o impious_a to_o do_v this_o over_o again_o and_o therefore_o we_o ask_v this_o question_n which_o also_o may_v admonish_v the_o minister_n and_o the_o whole_a congregation_n to_o be_v very_o serious_a 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