A double summons the one, to unfeigned repentance. The other, to the worthy receiving…A double summons the one, to vnfained repentance. The other, to the worthie receiuing…

So we, if we be true lovers of Christ, must not consider harely the outward thing which we see, and our senses perceive; but rather altogether, we must and should see and consider the mind of Christ, and hereafter and accordingly to it, to esteem the Sacrament.

So we, if we be true louers of Christ, must not consider harely the outward thing which we sée, and our senses perceiue; but rather altogether, wee must and should sée and consider the minde of Christ, and hereafter and accordingly to it, to esteeme the Sacrament.

But how shall we know the mind of Christ? Surely, as a mans mind is best known by his word: so by Christs word shall we know his mind.

But how shall we know the minde of Christ? Surely, as a mans minde is best knowne by his word: so by Christs word shal we know his mind.

Now his words be manifest, and most plain: This (saith he) is my body: therefore, accordingly should we esteem, take, and receive it. If he had spoken nothing, or if he had spoken doubtfully, then might we have been in some doubt. But in that he speaketh so plainly, saying: This is my body: Who can, may, or dare be so bold as to doubt of it? He is the trueth and cannot lye; he is omnipotent and can do all things: therefore it ⟨p. 108⟩is his body. This I believe, this I confess, and pray you all heartily to beware of these and such like words, that it is but a sign or figure of his body: Except ye will discern betwixt signs which signify only, and signs which also do represent, confirm, and seal up (or as a man may say) give with their signification. As for an example: An Ivy bush, is a sign of Wine to be sold: the budding of Aaron's Rod, did signify Aaron's Priesthood, allowed of the Lord: the reservation of Moses Rod, did signify the rebellion of the children of Israel: the stones taken out of Jordan, Gideons fleece of wool, &c. Such as these, be signs significative, and show no gift. But in the other signs, which some call exhibitive, is there not only a signification of the thing, but also a declaration of a gift is, in a certain manner, a giving also: As Baptism not only signifieth the cleansing of the conscience from sin, by the merits of CHRISTS blood, but also is a very cleansing from sin. And therefore