M. Harding. The .9. Division.M. Hardinge. The .9. Diuision.

M. Harding. The .9. Division.

M. Hardinge. The .9. Diuision.

But if they allege against us the example of Christ, saying that he received not it alone, but did Communicate with his twelve Apostles, and that we ought to follow the same: I answer that we are bound to follow this example,¹ Quoad substantiam, non quoad externam ceremoniam:

But if they allege against vs the example of Christe, saying that he receiued not it alone, but did Communicate with his twelue Apostles, and that wee ought to folow the same: I answere that wee are bounde to folow this example,¹ Quoad substantiam, non quoad externam ceremoniam:

1. 1M. Hard. refuseth Christs example.M. Hard. refuseth Christes example.

For the Substance, not for the outward ceremony, to the which pertaineth the number, and other rites, as is aforesaid. Christs example importeth necessity of receiving only, (17)¹ the other rites, as number, place, time, &c. be of congruence and order. (18)² In which things the Church hath taken order, willing, and charging, that all shall Communicate that be worthy and disposed.

For the Substance, not for the outwarde ceremonie, to the whiche perteineth the number, and other rites, as is aforesaide. Christes example importeth necessie of receiuing onely, (17)