A14212:275
A collection of certain learned discourses, written by that famous man of memory Zachary Ursine; doctor and professor of divinity in the noble and flourishing schools of Neustad. For explication of divers difficult points, laid down by that author in his catechism. Lately put in print in Latin by the last labour of D. David Parry: and now newly translated into English, by I.H. for the benefit and behoof of our Christian country-manA collection of certaine learned discourses, written by that famous man of memory Zachary Ursine; doctor and professor of divinitie in the noble and flourishing schools of Neustad. For explication of divers difficult points, laide downe by that author in his catechisme. Lately put in print in Latin by the last labour of D. David Parry: and now newlie translated into English, by I.H. for the benefit and behoofe of our Christian country-man
Oxford: printed by Joseph Barnes, 1600Oxford: printed by Ioseph Barnes, 1600
Modern spelling is a reading aid: the words are the author’s, only the spelling is modernized. Original shows the page as printed, with the transcription marks.
1 The first reason is collected negatively from the whole kind of Sacraments, thus, In no Sacrament the Ministers handle or bestow things spiritually signified. Therefore neither in the Lords Supper do they handle the thing spiritually signified.
1 The first reason is collected negatiuelie from the whole kinde of Sacraments, thus, In no Sacrament the Ministers handle or bestowe things spirituallie signified. Therefore neither in the Lords Supper doe they handle the thing spiritually signified.
The Antecedent is proved both by an induction or instance in every Sacrament, which is evident by the adversaries own confession; and also the proportion between the Sacrament, and the word. Marc. 1. I am the voice crying &c. Joh. 1. I baptise with water; he which cometh after me shall baptise with the holy Ghost, and with fire. 1. Cor. 3. 7. Neither he that watereth, nor he that planteth is any thing, but God which giveth the increase. Therefore it holdeth alike also in the Sacraments, which are the visible word.
The Antecedent is proved both by an induction or instance in every Sacrament, which is evident by the adversaries owne confession; and also the proportion betweene the Sacrament, and the worde. Marc. 1. I am the voice crying &c. Ioh. 1. I baptise with water; he which cōmeth after me shall baptise with the holie Ghost, and with fire. 1. Cor. 3. 7. Neither he that watereth, nor hee that planteth is anie thing, but God which giveth the encrease. Therefore it holdeth alike also in the Sacraments, which are the visible word.
2 The second reason is this.
The things signified are not corporally, IN, WITH, or UNDER the signs, as hath been showed. Therefore they are not handled, or distributed by the hand of the Minister.
The things signified are not corporally, IN, WITH, or VNDER the signes, as hath beene shewed. Therefore they are not handled, or distributed by the hand of the Minister.
3 The third reason proceedeth thus, The things signified in the Supper are spiritual, which coupled with their signs are offered in the promise of grace. But the promise of grace is not handled with hands &c.
3 The third reason proceedeth thus, The things signified in the Supper are spirituall, which coupled with their signes are offered in the promise of grace. But the promise of grace is not handled with hands &c.
4 The fourth reason is the testimonies of Fathers; as Chrysost. Sermone de Euch. […]. Think not when ye come to these mysteries, that ye receive the Lords body at the hands of a man, that is to say the Minister; with many other such like places.
4 The fourth reason is the testimonies of Fathers; as Chrysost. Sermone de Euch. 〈…〉. Thinke not whē yee come to these mysteries, that yee receiue the Lordes body at the hands of a mā, that is to say the Minister; with many other such like places.
The things signified I mean, the body and blood of the Lord are not received WITH, IN, and UNDER the bread and wine by the mouth of the body.
The things signified I meane, the body and bloude of the Lord are not received WITH, IN, and VNDER the bread and wine by the mouth of the body.
1 The first is, because they are not bodily present with, in, and under the signs as hath been showed quest. • propos 2.
1 The first is, because they are not bodily present with, in, and vnder the signes as hath beene shewed quest. • propos 2.
2 The second i• because they pass into the belly which is the receptacle appointed for bodily meats 1. Cor. 6. 13. For all which entereth in at the mouth, goeth down into the belly Mat. 13.
2 The secōd i• because they passe into the belly which is the receptacle appointed for bodily meates 1. Cor. 6. 13. For all which entereth in at the mouth, goeth downe into the belly Mat. 13.
3. The third is because the promise, wherein the things are offered, is not received by the mouth.
3. The third is because the promise, wherin the things are offered, is not receiued by the mouth.
The things signified, suppose, The lords body and blood are received spiritually by faith.
The thinges signified, suppose, The lordes bodie and bloud are receiued spritually by faith.
