The practice of piety directing a Christian how to walk, that he may please…

Name: The practice of piety directing a Christian how to walk, that he may please…
Author: Lewis Bayly

The practice of piety directing a Christian how to walk, that he may please God / amplified by the author

Lewis Bayly d. 1631London: printed for Edward Brewster, 1695

[17], 566 p. · 116k words · Wing B1502 · ESTC R29026

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THE PRACTICE OF PIETY. › An humble confession of sins, to be made unto God before the receive… › 3. Of the means whereby thou mayest become a worthy Receiver.THE PRACTICE OF PIETY. › An humble confession of sins, to be made unto God before the receiv… › 3. Of the means whereby thou maiest become a worthy Receiver.

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3. Of the means whereby thou mayest become a worthy Receiver.

3. Of the means whereby thou maiest become a worthy Receiver.

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These means are duties of Two sorts: the former respecting God; the latter our Neighbour Those which respect God, are Three: First sound Knowledge: Secondly, true Faith: Thirdly, unfeigned Repentance. That which respecteth our Neighbour, is but one sincere Charity.

THese means are duties of Two sorts: the former respecting God; the latter our Neighbour Those which respect God, are Three: First sound Knowledge: Secondly, true Faith: Thirdly, unfeigned Repentance. That which respecteth our Neighbour, is but one sincere Charity.

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1. of sound Knowledge, requisite in a worthy Communicant.

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Sound ^aKnowledge is a sanctified understanding of the first Principles of Religion. As first, Of the Trinity of Persons in the unity

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The practice of piety directing a Christian how to walk, that he may please…

3. Of the means whereby thou mayest become a worthy Receiver.

3. Of the means whereby thou maiest become a worthy Receiver.

1. of sound Knowledge, requisite in a worthy Communicant.

2. Of sincere Faith, required to make a worthy Communicant.

3. Of unfeigned Repentance requisite a for true Communicant.

4. The duty to be performed in respect of our Neighbour, is Charity.

2. Of the Second sort of Duties which a worthy Communicant is to perform at the receiving of the Lord's Supper, called Meditation.

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3. Of the means whereby thou mayest become a worthy Receiver.

3. Of the means whereby thou maiest become a worthy Receiver.

1. of sound Knowledge, requisite in a worthy Communicant.

2. Of sincere Faith, required to make a worthy Communicant.

3. Of unfeigned Repentance requisite a for true Communicant.

4. The duty to be performed in respect of our Neighbour, is Charity.

2. Of the Second sort of Duties which a worthy Communicant is to perform at the receiving of the Lord's Supper, called Meditation.