A20536:623
Ten sermons tending chiefly to the fitting of men for the worthy receiving of…Ten sermons tending chiefely to the fitting of men for the worthy receiuing of…
Ten sermons tending chiefly to the fitting of men for the worthy receiving of the Lords Supper Wherein amongst many other holy instructions: the doctrines of sound repentance and humiliation, and of Gods special favours unto penitent sinners, and worthy communicants are largely and effectually handled. The six first, by I. Dod. The four last, by R. Cleaver. Whereunto is annexed, a plain and learned metaphrase on the epistle to the Colossians, written by a godly and judicious preacher. There is also set before the sermons, a short dialogue of preparation: containing the chief points that concern the worthy receiving of the Lords Supper, taken for the most part, out of the sermons following: and collected into a method for the benefit and ease of those that desire direction in this matter.Ten sermons tending chiefely to the fitting of men for the worthy receiuing of the Lords Supper VVherein amongst many other holy instructions: the doctrines of sound repentance and humiliation, and of Gods speciall fauours vnto penitent sinners, and worthy communicants are largely and effectually handled. The six first, by I. Dod. The foure last, by R. Cleauer. Whereunto is annexed, a plaine and learned metaphrase on the epistle to the Collossians, written by a godly and iudicious preacher. There is also set before the sermons, a short dialogue of preparation: containing the chiefe points that concerne the worthy receiuing of the Lords Supper, taken for the most part, out of the sermons following: and collected into a method for the benefit and ease of those that desire direction in this matter.
London: printed by William Hall for Roger Jackson, 1610London: printed by William Hall for Roger Iackson, 1610
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.
But what is the reason hereof? (may some demand) Is not the word of God mighty to beat down the strong holds of the devil? and is not the Sacrament powerful in operation, and able to work great things?
But what is the reason heereof? (may some demand) Is not the word of God mighty to beate downe the strong holds of the deuill? and is not the Sacrament powerfull in operation, and able to worke great things?
Yes they are so: and why then have such no profit by them? because they are abusers and profaners, and not meet receivers of the same: because they come not with any preparation, or desire of a blessing upon the means, but for custom and fashion, that they might not seem to be so bad as indeed they are: nor to set so light by the holy ordinances of God as in truth they do.
Yes they are so: and why then haue such no profit by them? because they are abusers and prophaners, and not meet receiuers of the same: because they come not with any preparation, or desire of a blessing vpon the meanes, but for custome and fashion, that they might not seeme to bee so bad as indeed they are: nor to set so light by the holy ordinances of God as in truth they doe.
Secondly, for instruction. Use 2 If we would be welcome to Christ Jesus, when he inviteth us to feast with him, then let us get a good stomach to feed on such cheer as he offereth unto us. Otherwise, if we glut our selves before we come to his Table, and be only looking on those dainties, on which ⟨p. 142⟩others are feedings, it will not be well taken at our hands, but we shall be as distasteful unto the feast-maker, as his provision is unto us: and those things which are unto others the savour of life unto life, shall prove unto us the savour of death unto our eternal destruction, if our repentance do not prevent Gods judgement. If Gods own children coming carelessly and unpreparedly cannot escape Gods hand,