The unsearchable riches of Christ, and of grace and glory in and through [sic]…The unsearchable riches of Christ, and of grace and glory in and thorow [sic]…

We shall First draw some observations from the words, and then speak a word for Use.

We shal First draw some observations from the words, and then speak a word for Use.

First it is supposed here, that in this ordinance of the Lords Supper there is a special eminency, excellency dignity and worth; or, this Ordinance of the Lords Supper, is of a singular Solemn nature: and this I gather partly from this verse considered in it self, He ⟨p. 4⟩that Eats and Drinks unworthily, implies that there is a special worthiness in it, that a man should not offer indignity to; and partly from the connection of this verse with the former, for it is made a reason why he presses particular and strict Self-examination, which shows that there is a more singular excellency in this ordinance then in others: and partly from the context, for every Circumstance speaks out a Solemnity in this Ordinance, as 1. The night when it was instituted, vers. 23 The same night in which he was betrayed, and when he was taking his goodnight of his Disciples, 2. His jealousy of, and his quarrelling and threatening for the abuse of this Ordinance, Speaks out a special excellency in the Ordinance; that all who approach thereunto should be suitably affected with: all the ordinances of the Lord are excellent: for if all his works be excellent, Then much more the Gospel-ordinances, as being a step above those: and yet this ordinance of the Lords Supper seems dignified with an eminency and excellency above them all. 1. In reference to what it sets out and exhibits: They all set out love, but this sets out love in an eminent degree: for it sets forth the Lords Death, wherein the most eminent step and degree of his Love shines, Yea this Ordinance sets out his actual dying, and so sets out his Love in its Liveliest Colours, and as the great Master-piece of it. 2. In respect of the excellent Benefits communicated in it; It is true, there is no other thing on the matter communicate in it, then there is Communicate in the word and Baptism, Yet if we look to the words, Take ye, eat ye, this is my Body, They hold out Christ Jesus not so much giving any Particular gift, as actually conferring himself in his Death and Suffering; And the main scope being to confer Christ and all that is in him to the Believer, It holds out some way