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2 Against that moral signification attributed unto humane inventions, ⟨p. 37⟩I propound this argument, in the words of a •overend man (whom for some reason I will not name.) To be a teacher of my understanding, and an exciter of my devotion, are such effects at require virtue inherent or assistant to those things which should be causes of them• but no sign of mans devising hath any such virtue in it, or with it: for then it must come from that word put forth in the creation, and s• things natural should have a force communicated to them of teaching supernatural: or else by Gods after-institution: such we read not any but of Baptism and the Lords supper only: or by the Churches impetration. But this cannot be: for prayer obtaineth those effects of things, to which they serve by Gods creation and institution: but not any creating or new conception of things to supernatural uses. For then the Church might ask that this or that creature might be made a sacrament unto her: in which case she should pray without all warrant from Gods will.

2 Against that morall signification attributed unto humane inventions, ⟨p. 37⟩I propound this argument, in the words of a •overend man (whom for some reason I will not name.) To be a teacher of my understanding, and an exciter of my devotion, are such effects at require vertue inherent or assistent to those things which should be causes of them• but no signe of mans devising hath any such vertue in it, or with it: for then it must come from that word put forth in the creation, and s• things naturall should haue a force communicated to them of teaching supernaturall: or else by Gods after-institution: such we read not any but of Baptisme and the Lords supper onely: or by the Churches impetration. But this cannot be: for prayer obtaineth those effects of things, to which they serue by Gods creation and institution: but not any creating or new conception of things to supernaturall uses. For then the Church might ask that this or that creature might be made a sacrament unto her: in which case she should pray without all warrant from Gods will.