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A body of divinity, or, The sum and substance of Christian religion catechistically propounded,…A body of divinitie, or, The summe and substance of Christian religion catechistically propounded,…
A body of divinity, or, The sum and substance of Christian religion catechistically propounded, and explained, by way of question and answer : methodically and familiarly handled / composed long since by James Usher B. of Armagh, and at the earnest desires of divers godly Christians now printed and published ; whereunto is adjoined a tract, entitled Immanuel, or, The mystery of the incarnation of the Son of God heretofore written [sic] and published by the same author.A body of divinitie, or, The summe and substance of Christian religion catechistically propounded, and explained, by way of question and answer : methodically and familiarly handled / composed long since by James Vsher B. of Armagh, and at the earnest desires of divers godly Christians now printed and published ; whereunto is adjoyned a tract, intituled Immanvel, or, The mystery of the incarnation of the Son of God heretofore writen [sic] and published by the same authour.
London: printed by M.F. for Tho. Downes and Geo. Badger, 1645
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.
So much of the time: Now for the nature of this Sacrament, how may it be known?
So much of the time: Now for the nature of this Sacrament, how may it be knowne?
First, by the matter; and secondly, by the form of it.
First, by the matter; and secondly, by the forme of it.
What is the matter of the Supper of the Lord?
Partly outward,1 as the elements of bread and wine; partly inward, as the body and blood of Christ. For as many grains make but one loaf, and many grapes but one cup of wine: so I believe that those outward elements signify Christ and him crucified, with all the benefits of his death and passion, even whole Christ, with all the fruits of his mediation,