Certain disputations of right to sacraments, and the true nature of visible Christianity defending…

The 11. Argument was,¹ that Ordinance which is Eucharistical and consolatory, supposeth such as partake of it to have part and portion in that thing for which thanks is given, &c. but &c. To this its answered, that [the assumption might as well have bin of ⟨p. 134⟩the Word and Prayer, which are Eucharistical and Consolatory.] Repl. 1. To hear a Sermon is not to give thanks. 2. The Application of the Word must be according to mens various states. An unregenerate man may take this for consolation, If I be converted and repent and believe, I shall be saved.] A true believer may apply it to another measure of consolation, [because I am a believer, this Promise is mine, that is, secureth me of the benefit.] Now if the Impenitent and unbeliever shall do the later, he sins such another sin as if he received the Sacrament, which is an Ordinance Instituted for personal assumption and application of the general Promise.

1. 1Argum 11. defended.

2. As for Prayer. 1. To petition is not to give thanks. 2. And for Thanksgiving it self, an Impenitent man may not give thanks for true saving faith, Repentance, part in Christ, and hope of Glory, though he may for the mercy that he hath, because he may not lye. Now in the Lords Supper we must give thanks for our part in Christ, and pardon, and life through him: or at least, for the present Gift of Christ to us which we consent to accept.

Its added, [This Ordinance is not wholly Eucharistical, &c. It is for humbling as well as for comforting.] Repl. But if the other use be common to it with other Ordinances, and here Inseparable from the Eucharistical, then other Ordinances may be used to that end; but this may not by him that may not do both; because if he receive the Sacrament; he signally Professeth both.