A69075:1975
Christian religion
Christian religion: substantially, methodically[e,] [pla]inlie, and profitably treatisedChristian religion: substantially, methodicalli[e,] [pla]inlie, and profitablie treatised
London: printed by Felix Kingston for Thomas Man, 1611
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Nothing less: for our Saviour did minister it after supper, for that it was to come in lieu and stead of the Passover; and therefore was presently after the eating of it. Secondly, that it might go immediately before his passion, the better to show whereunto it should have relation. Where also is another difference: our Saviour Christs supper representing his death, which followed the supper and was to come: our Sacrament representing the death of Christ already suffered and past.
Nothing lesse: for our Sauiour did minister it after supper, for that it was to come in liew and stead of the Passeouer; and therefore was presently after the eating of it. Secondly, that it might goe immediately before his passion, the better to shew whereunto it should haue relation. Where also is another difference: our Sauiour Christs supper representing his death, which followed the supper and was to come: our Sacrament representing the death of Christ already suffered and past.
What cause had the Apostles to minister it after supper, which we have not?
What cause had the Apostles to minister it after supper, which we haue not?
The Apostles did it in the night, because it was not safe for the Church to meet in the day for fear of persecution: wherefore herein the laudable custom ⟨p. 187⟩of the Church of administering it in the morning, when our wits and capacities are best, is to be followed. In which respect also there is some difference between this Sacrament, and the Sacrament of Baptism; which may without any inconvenience be administered in the after noon.