N01147:87
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. VII.
The Seventh Argument against the impleaded New Doctrine. That it is impossible for Unregenerate Persons, whilst such, to be Worthy Partakers at the Lords Table: Therefore God does not command nor Allow of their being there. Not having Grace, they cannot Exercise Grace, which is requisite in order to a Worthy & Profitable receiving.
The Seventh Argument against the impleaded New Doctrine. That it is impossible for Unregenerate Persons, whilest such, to be Worthy Partakers at the Lords Table: Therefore God does not command nor Allow of their being there. Not having Grace, they cannot Exercise Grace, which is requisite in order to a Worthy & Profitable receiving.
AN enlargement on the former Argument, was necessary for clearing the ⟨p. 63⟩Truth under Consideration. Before we proceed to Answer Mr. S. his Allegations, one Argument more against the Impleaded new Doctrine shall be briefly touched upon. It is this, If it is impossible for Unregenerate Persons whilst such to be worthy Communicants at the Lords Table, then they have no Command or allowance from God to be there whilst in their Sins. For God approves of worthy and not of unworthy Partakers at his Table, but it is impossible for Unregenerate Persons whilst in their Natural Unconverted Estate to be worthy Receivers. They that cannot Exercise Grace cannot be worthy Communicants at the Lords Table. One reason why Children and Distracted Persons may not come to the Lords Table, is because; they are not capable of Exercising Grace: Although' it may be there is the habit of saving Grace in their Hearts. Such Communicants as are acceptable to Christ, Exercise Grace when at his Table. The Spices in his Garden Flow out there.