A practical exposition of the X. Commandments with a resolution of several momentous questions…A practical exposition of the X. Commandements with a resolution of several momentous questions…

The Third end and use of the Sacraments; is, to exhibit and apply Christ or his Benefits to Believers; hence in the Sacraments we put on Christ, and eat him: which is not done, by any Physical Union of Christ or his Benefits with the Signs; but as in the Word, Christ communicateth himself when the Spirit goeth along with the Promises, and Hearers bring not only their Ears, but their Hearts and Faith to that Ordinance: So here by the Sacraments Christ is Communicated to us, when we come not only with Ears, Eyes, Taste, &c. but with Faith exercised on Christ in the Sacrament with respect to his Institution: and he cometh by his Spirit with the Elements, and Word, whereby the Union with Christ is so much the more near and sensible, as it hath upon the one side so many and great External helps in the means appointed by God; and on the other side a proportional Blessing promised to go along with his Ordinance by the Operation of his Spirit. Hence it is that all this Communion is Spiritual, conferred by the Spirit, and received by Faith; yet it is most real, and having a real Ground & Cause, and real Effects following, not by virtue of the Sacraments in themselves, more than by the Word or Prayer considered in themselves; but by the virtue of the promises being laid hold on by Faith. And now Word and Sacraments being joined together, they concur the ⟨p. 91⟩more effectually for bringing forth those ends intended in the Covenant.

The Third end and use of the Sacraments; is, to exhibit and apply Christ or his Benefits to Believers; hence in the Sacraments we put on Christ, and eat him: which is not done, by any Physical Union of Christ or his Benefits with the Signes; but as in the Word, Christ communicateth himself when the Spirit goeth along with the Promises, and Hearers bring not only their Ears, but their Hearts and Faith to that Ordinance: So here by the Sacraments Christ is Communicated to us, when we come not onely with Ears, Eyes, Tast, &c. but with Faith exercised on Christ in the Sacrament with respect to his Institution: and he cometh by his Spirit with the Elements, and Word, whereby the Union with Christ is so much the more near and sensible, as it hath upon the one side so many and great External helps in the means appointed by God; and on the other side a proportional Blessing promised to goe along with his Ordinance by the Operation of his Spirit. Hence it is that all this Communion is Spiritual, conferred by the Spirit, and received by Faith; yet it is most real, and having a real Ground & Cause, and real Effects following, not by vertue of the Sacraments in themselves, more than by the Word or Prayer considered in themselves; but by the vertue of the promises being laid hold on by Faith. And now Word and Sacraments being joyned together, they concur the