A10233:139
Two very learned sermons of M. Beza, together with a short sum of the…Two very lerned sermons of M. Beza, togither with a short sum of the…
Two very learned sermons of M. Beza, together with a short sum of the sacrament of the Lords Supper: Whereunto is added a treatise of the substance of the Lords Supper, wherein is briefly and soundly discussed the p[r]incipall points in controversy, concerning that question. By T.W.Two very lerned sermons of M. Beza, togither with a short sum of the sacrament of the Lordes Supper: Wherevnto is added a treatise of the substance of the Lords Supper, wherin is breflie and soundlie discussed the p[r]incipall points in controuersie, concerning that question. By T.W.
London: printed by Robert Walde-grave for T. Man, 1588London: printed by Robert Walde-graue for T. Man, 1588
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The conclusion.1
- 1The conclusion, consisting first of a wish, which hath two parts.
This is the sum of all those things, which are taught in our churches and congregations, §1concerning the matter of the sacrament, so far forth as I could ever observe, gather, or learn. And the thing we wish and desire is that, that men would so provide for the churches peace and quietness, that all manner of speeches not used in Scripture might be avoided, so far §2forth as could be. And again, that if for doctrines sake, or the teaching of others, any thing shall be thought good to be changed, that then all ambiguity and doubtfulness might be removed and taken away.1 But if any thing in this doctrine delivered can be showed or proved, not to be agreeable to Gods word, we are ready, §1not only to be taught and instructed, but §2also to thank (as there is good cause) such as shall teach us, that so at the length we may wholly, and altogether think one thing in the Lord, which (GOD is our witness) we do with all our heart day and night earnestly desire of his merciful goodness.
This is the summe of al those things, which are taught in our churches and congregations,