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4. The second Argument, to the same purpose, by the Repl. alleged, was, that the name Sacrament, as it signifieth an oath, or obligation, doeth import, that the Sacraments signify our duty to God. To this the Rejoinder answereth, that the Sacraments do in deed imply, but not represent any moral duty. Now let any reasonable man judge, whether dipping under the water, and rising up again, or taking of food for strength, and growth, doeth not more represent spiritual duties, then making a Cross with ones finger, in the air?

4. The second Argument, to the same purpose, by the Repl. alleged, was, that the name Sacrament, as it signifieth an oath, or obligation, doeth import, that the Sacraments signifie our dutie to God. To this the Rejoynder answereth, that the Sacraments doe in deed implie, but not represent any morall dutie. Now let any reasonable man judge, whether dipping under the water, and rising up againe, or taking of food for strength, and growth, doeth not more represent spirituall duties, then making a Crosse with ones finger, in the ayer?

5. The third reason mentioned, was taken from the name Eucharist, notifying thankfulness, and the taking of the same, in remembrance of Christ. The Rejoinder his answer is, that the word Eucharist is no Sacrament, but a term brought in by men to put them in mind of their duty in receiving it. But that word doeth notify the nature of the Sacrament, at least in the judgement of all Divines, •hat have in this meaning used the term, though it be not a Sacrament. And they are more then that the Rej. his judgement can counter-balance. Yet if significant Ceremonies be like unto words and characters, as the Rejoinder formerly maintained, that very word must ⟨p. 257⟩needs be a Sacrament, or a significant sign of a Sacrament: because it was brought in to put men in mind of their duty in receiving, as the Rej. speaketh. He addeth 2. that there is no element, nor action of that Sacrament, so particularly representing thankfulness, as kneeling doth reverence, or humility, Where first, he maketh kneeling a significant Ceremony, which hitherto he hath seemed to deny. 2. I answer, that the very action of receiving so great a gift, in a cheerful humble manner, doeth represent both thankfulness, and humility, so far as Christ would have it represented by signs. The very celebration of a great benefit received, is a sign of thankfulness. Otherwise, let the Rejoinder tell us, what representation of thankfulness was in the Passover, for that benefit of passing over the Israelites houses, when the first-borne of the Egyptians were slain?