B07431:125
Two treatises. 1. The holy exercise of a true fast, described out of God's…
Two treatises. 1. The holy exercise of a true fast, described out of God's word. / Written by T.C. ; 2. The substance of the Lords Supper. / Written by T.W..Two treatises. 1. The holy exercise of a true fast, described out of God's word. / Written by T.C. ; 2. The substance of the Lordes Supper. / Written by T.W..
London: printed for I. Harison, 1610
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Meditation, which is the second thing, and is to be used specially in the time of the celebration of the Lords Supper, consisteth chiefly in these points: §1In regarding the outward elements, and the rites used in the same, as the breaking of the Bread, &c. by which is set forth unto our souls, the crucifying of Christs body, ⟨p. 73⟩the shedding of his blood, &c. and all for our transgressions. §2And then because we must not stay below, but must by Faith rise up to Heaven as it were, we are deeply to consider what great graces the Lord offereth unto us in that holy and spiritual Banquet; which in my mind may be brought into these few points.
Meditation, which is the second thing, and is to be vsed specially in the time of the celebration of the Lords Supper, consisteth chiefely in these poyntes: §1In regarding the outward elements, and the rites vsed in the same, as the breaking of the Bread, &c. by which is set foorth vnto our soules, the crucifying of Christs body, ⟨p. 73⟩the shedding of his bloud, &c. and all for our transgressions. §2And then because wee must not stay below, but must by Fayth rise vp to Heauen as it were, we are deeply to consider what great graces the Lord offereth vnto vs in that holy and spirituall Banquet; which in my minde may be brought into these few pointes.
1 God setteth before the eyes of our Faith in that holy action, first, Christs death and passion, together with the benefits and effects which we reap thereby; and namely, the remission and forgiveness of our sins.
1 God setteth before the eyes of our Faith in that holy action, first, Christes death and passion, togeather with the benefites and effectes which wee reape thereby; and namely, the remission and forgiuenesse of our sinnes.