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]…

163. Question.

And is it not otherwise called of ⟨image 115⟩the ancient fathers?

And is it not otherwise called of ⟨image 115⟩the auncient fathers?

Answer. Therefore also let us way these names. Certain men do in this argument reckon up the names of the Liturgy or service, of the Synaxis or the gathering together of the people, & of Agape the feasts of love, but in my judge meant, not rightly enough. For by those two former names are signified not only those mysteries, but also those other parts of the public worship of God. For [Greek or Hebrew] as all that are not utterly ignorant of the Greek tongue know, is the self same that to execute any public ministry is, which afterward is drawn to all ecclesiastical functions, like as the Apostle also calleth himself [Greek or Hebrew] the servant of Jesus Christ, & his office he calleth [Greek or Hebrew].

Answeare. Therefore also lette vs way these names. Certayne men doe in this argument reckon vp the names of the Liturgie or seruice, of the Synaxis or the gathering together of the people, & of Agape ye feasts of loue, but in my iudge ment, not rightly enough. For by those two former names are signified not onely those mysteries, but also those other partes of the publike woorship of God. For as all that are not vtterly ignoraunt of the Greeke tongue knowe, is the selfe same that to execute any publike ministery is, which afterwarde is drawen to all ecclesiasticall functions, like as the Apostle also calleth himself the seruant of Iesus Christ, & his office he calleth .