B04689:387
The foundation of Christian religion, gathered into six principles. And it is to be…
The foundation of Christian religion, gathered into six principles. And it is to be learned of ignorant people, that they may be fit to hear sermons with profit, and to receive the Lords Supper with comfort.The foundation of Christian religion, gathered into six principles. And it is to be learned of ignorant people, that they may be fit to heare sermons with profit, and to receive the Lords Supper with comfort.
London: printed by John Field, 1660
THE EXPOSITION OF THE SIX PRINCIPLES. › Principle 5: The fifth Principle expounded.
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.
A. These outward actions oare a second seal, set by the Lords own hand unto his Covenant; And they do give every receiver to understand, that as God doth bless the Bread and Wine, to preserve and strengthen the body of the receiver; so Christ apprehended and received by faith, shall nourish him, and preserve both body and soul unto eternal life.
Q. What shall a true receiver feel in himself, after the receiving of the Sacrament?
A. pThe increase of his faith in Christ, the increase of sanctification, a greater measure of dying to sin, a greater care to live in newness of life.