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A dissertation, wherein the strange doctrine lately published in a sermon, the tendency of…
A dissertation, wherein the strange doctrine lately published in a sermon, the tendency of which, is, to encourage unsanctified persons (while such) to approach the holy table of the Lord, is examined and confuted. With an appendix, showing what Scripture ground there is to hope, that within a very few years there will be a glorious reformation of the church throughout the world. / By I. Mather, D.D. ; [Six lines of Scripture texts]A dissertation, wherein the strange doctrine lately published in a sermon, the tendency of which, is, to encourage unsanctified persons (while such) to approach the holy table of the Lord, is examined and confuted. With an appendix, shewing what Scripture ground there is to hope, that within a very few years there will be a glorious reformation of the church throughout the world. / By I. Mather, D.D. ; [Six lines of Scripture texts]
Boston: printed by B. Green for Benj. Eliot, 1708
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CHAP. IX.
The Argument taken from the Jews being all Admitted to the Passover, Examined and Refuted. Those Allegations that it is Lawful for Unregenerate men to give a Testimony to the Death of Christ; and that they need the Blessings Exhibited in the Sacrament, do as much Prove that Scandalous, as that Non-Scandalous Unregenerates should come to the Lords Table. We must distinguish between a Right to Sacraments in foro Dei, in the sight of God; and in foro Ecclesiae, in the sight of Men. This distinction in according to Scripture, and improved by Learned Divines.
The Argument taken from the Jews being all Admitted to the Passover, Examined and Refuted. Those Allegations that it is Lawful for Unregenerate men to give a Testimony to the Death of Christ; and that they need the Blessings Exhibited in the Sacrament, do as much Prove that Scandalous, as that NonSeandalous Unregenerates should come to the Lords Table. We must distinguish between a Right to Sacraments in foro Dei, in the sight of God; and in foro Ecclesiae, in the sight of Men. This distinction in according to Scripture, and improved by Learned Divines.
THE Cardinal Argument which Mr. S. his Discourse mainly turns upon, is taken from the Law of the Passover. Such Persons, (he says) as might Lawfully come to the Passover, may also if they have Knowledge to Discern the Lords body: (he intends no more than a doctrinal discerning, or he says nothing) come to the Lords Supper. But Unregenerate Persons might come to the Passover, therefore to the Lords Supper. Answ. Negatur Major omnino. The first Proposition is denied. The Passover was appointed for the National Church of Israel. A Learned (p)Doctor in Subjects of this Nature, has ⟨p. 74⟩