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The principles of the doctrine of Christ
The principles of the doctrine of Christ: unfolded in two short catechisms, wherein those principles of religion are explained, the knowledge whereof is required by the late ordinance of Parliament, before any person be admitted to the sacrament of the Lords Supper. For the use of the congregation at Fordham, in the county of Essex. By John Owen pastor there.The principles of the doctrine of Christ: unfolded in two short catechismes, wherein those principles of religion are explained, the knowledge whereof is required by the late ordinance of Parliament, before any person bee admitted to the sacrament of the Lords Supper. For the use of the congregation at Fordham, in the county of Essex. By John Owen pastor there.
London: printed by R. Cotes for Philemon Stephens, 1645
Title page typeset from the transcription.
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.
CHAP. XXIV. Of the Lords Supper.
Q. 1. What is the Lords Supper?
A. An (a) holy action instituted and (1)appointed by Christ, (b) to set forth his death, (c) and communicate ⟨p. 57⟩unto us spiritually his body and blood, by Faith, being (d) represented by bread and wine, (e) blessed by his Word, and Prayer, (f) broken, (2)poured out, and received of believers. (a) Mat. 26.20, 21, Luk. 22.14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20. 1 Cor. 11▪ 23, 24. (b) Luk. 22.19. 1 Cor. 11.25, 26. (c)