The other part of Christian questions and answers which is concerning the sacraments, writ[n]…The other parte of Christian questions and answeares which is concerning the sacraments, writte[n]…

Answer. In good sooth those not yet done but ⟨image 61⟩to be done, ought to be represented too the fathers by a more gross proportion then unto us, because that it is far harder to believe things to come, then already done and witnessed by a sure and plain history. Therefore as thou hast said those signs did signify the thing to come more grossly & palpably. But in this thou art specially deceived that thou thinkest the more gross the Analogy or proportion, is that the more significant it is.

Answeare. In good sooth those not yet done but ⟨image 61⟩to be done, ought to bee represented too the fathers by a more grosse proportion then vnto vs, bicause that it is farre harder to beleeue thinges to come, then already done and witnessed by a sure and playne historie. Therefore as thou hast sayde those signes did signifie the thing to come more grossely & palpably. But in this thou art specially deceiued that thou thinkest the more grosse the Analogie or proportion, is that the more significant it is.

Question. Why so?

Answer. Because the things signified by the Sacraments are heavenly, which flesh and blood teach not, but that same only Master of trueth the holy Ghost: whereupon all Believers are said by Isaiah and by Christ himself,¹ to be taught of GOD. Therefore the efficacy of the Analogy or proportion dependeth upon the word, whereby is set forth both what it is and whereto it tendeth.