and_o mountain_n of_o difficulty_n before_o he_o can_v reach_v that_o blissful_a crown_n it_o be_v little_o less_o than_o miracle_n that_o all_o man_n do_v not_o soon_o for_o latter_a fall_n and_o fall_v from_o the_o faith_n and_o fear_n of_o god_n what_o prospect_n in_o the_o world_n can_v ravish_v we_o with_o great_a pleasure_n or_o raise_v in_o we_o high_a admiration_n of_o the_o divine_a goodness_n than_o to_o behold_v those_o that_o be_v once_o as_o frail_a and_o sinful_a as_o we_o be_v now_o advance_v above_o satan_n malice_n or_o death_n power_n and_o place_v in_o the_o region_n of_o joy_n and_o the_o bosom_n of_o jesus_n that_o we_o may_v not_o tremble_v or_o think_v it_o impossible_a to_o come_v thither_o also_o do_v not_o their_o felicity_n give_v life_n to_o our_o hope_n and_o become_v a_o pledge_n of_o our_o own_o future_a glory_n why_o shall_v we_o not_o then_o rejoice_v with_o they_o and_o delight_v ourselves_o with_o the_o very_a news_n of_o our_o brethren_n happiness_n what_o other_o communion_n be_v there_o between_o we_o and_o those_o bless_a spirit_n but_o that_o they_o in_o general_n pity_n and_o wish_v well_o to_o we_o and_o we_o praise_v god_n with_o and_o for_o they_o and_o by_o thus_o meditate_v of_o their_o most_o desirable_a estate_n we_o shall_v learn_v to_o despise_v death_n and_o long_o to_o be_v with_o such_o invite_a company_n nay_o languish_a after_o the_o happy_a enjoyment_n of_o such_o noble_a society_n for_o ever_o and_o ever_o who_o can_v look_v up_o to_o these_o mansion_n and_o not_o inquire_v for_o the_o path_n that_o lead_v thither_o and_o be_v strong_o attract_v to_o follow_v the_o step_n of_o those_o who_o have_v so_o successful_o tread_v this_o way_n before_o this_o make_v the_o pious_a soul_n so_o passionate_o beg_v the_o divine_a grace_n that_o it_o may_v do_v as_o they_o have_v do_v live_v as_o they_o live_v and_o die_v as_o they_o die_v so_o that_o what_o they_o be_v now_o it_o may_v be_v hereafter_o the_o scythian_n as_o lucian_n relate_v keep_v the_o memorial_n of_o their_o brave_a man_n with_o great_a joy_n that_o so_o many_o may_v strive_v to_o become_v like_a unto_o they_o 102._o they_o simus_n inter_fw-la exempla_fw-la quare_fw-la deficimus_fw-la quare_fw-la desperamus_fw-la quicquid_fw-la fieri_fw-la potuit_fw-la potest_fw-la sen._n ep_v 98._o magnorum_fw-la virorum_fw-la non_fw-la minus_fw-la quam_fw-la praesentia_fw-la utilis_fw-la est_fw-la memoria_fw-la idem_fw-la ep_n 102._o and_o st._n augustine_n say_v when_o any_o duty_n seem_v difficult_a he_o be_v wont_a to_o think_v of_o the_o saint_n of_o former_a time_n and_o he_o imagine_v they_o deride_v his_o sloth_n say_v tu_fw-la non_fw-la poteris_fw-la etc._n etc._n can_v not_o thou_o do_v what_o those_o man_n nay_o those_o woman_n once_o do_v that_o which_o have_v be_v effect_v be_v not_o impossible_a will_v we_o make_v this_o use_n of_o our_o faithful_a brethren_n depart_v their_o memory_n and_o example_n will_v be_v as_o profitable_a as_o if_o we_o have_v their_o bodily_a presence_n with_o we_o and_o the_o remembrance_n of_o their_o glory_n will_v strong_o excite_v we_o to_o follow_v their_o good_a example_n till_o we_o come_v with_o they_o to_o partake_v of_o that_o heavenly_a kingdom_n in_o the_o mean_a time_n we_o shall_v never_o want_v matter_n for_o to_o praise_n god_n in_o their_o behalf_n since_o his_o truth_n and_o mercy_n to_o they_o be_v the_o confirmation_n of_o our_o faith_n the_o encouragement_n of_o our_o duty_n and_o give_v we_o in_o contemplation_n a_o antepast_n of_o our_o happiness_n before_o we_o come_v to_o the_o full_a enjoyment_n of_o it_o §_o 13._o grant_v this_o o_o father_n for_o jesus_n christ_n his_o sake_n our_o only_a mediator_n and_o advocate_n amen_o this_o general_a conclusion_n of_o all_o our_o prayer_n we_o shall_v not_o remark_n particular_o here_o but_o that_o the_o mass_n have_v thrust_v in_o the_o name_n of_o the_o b._n virgin_n and_o other_o saint_n rom._n saint_n et_fw-la 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determination_n of_o all_o necessary_a thing_n that_o notwithstanding_o some_o lesser_a variety_n they_o may_v have_v mutual_a peace_n and_o live_v as_o child_n of_o the_o same_o father_n in_o unity_n without_o schism_n or_o heresy_n in_o charity_n be_v godly_a love_n without_o malice_n or_o envy_n among_o they_o and_o because_o thy_o church_n can_v well_o subsist_v on_o earth_n without_o temporal_a guardian_n we_o beseech_v thou_o also_o in_o order_n to_o the_o common_a good_a to_o save_v the_o soul_n and_o defend_v the_o person_n and_o right_n of_o all_o christian_a magistrates_n who_o in_o their_o several_a dominion_n have_v or_o aught_o to_o have_v supreme_a governance_n of_o the_o church_n whether_o they_o be_v absolute_a king_n or_o free_a princess_n or_o else_o ruler_n and_o governor_n in_o popular_a state_n but_o as_o our_o duty_n interest_n and_o affection_n do_v peculiar_o oblige_v we_o we_o pray_v thou_o especial_o to_o save_v and_o defend_v he_o who_o
essen_v 12._o essen_v 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d porph._n ut_fw-la supr_fw-la l._n 4._o c._n 12._o and_o the_o christian_n eustach_n christian_n tert._n ap._n c._n 39_o nec_fw-la cibi_fw-la sumantur_fw-la nisi_fw-la oratione_fw-la praemissâ_fw-la hieron_n ep_v 22._o ad_fw-la eustach_n begin_v their_o common_a meal_n with_o a_o solemn_a prayer_n for_o a_o blessing_n the_o jew_n will_v not_o eat_v of_o the_o sacrifice_n till_o samuel_n come_v to_o bless_v it_o 1_o sam._n 9.13_o how_o much_o more_o than_o ought_v we_o to_o expect_v the_o prayer_n of_o the_o priest_n over_o this_o mysterious_a food_n of_o our_o soul_n before_o we_o eat_v thereof_o especial_o since_o jesus_n himself_o do_v not_o deliver_v this_o bread_n and_o wine_n until_o he_o have_v consecrate_a it_o by_o give_v thanks_o there_o be_v some_o other_o part_n of_o this_o office_n which_o may_v upon_o some_o occasion_n be_v omit_v praegustetur_fw-la omit_v non_fw-la prius_fw-la discumbitur_fw-la quam_fw-la oratio_fw-la ad_fw-la deum_fw-la praegustetur_fw-la but_o this_o must_v never_o be_v leave_v out_o it_o be_v the_o most_o ancient_a and_o essential_a part_n of_o all_o some_o learned_a man_n do_v believe_v that_o the_o apostle_n themselves_o in_o their_o daily_a communion_n do_v ever_o use_v the_o latter_a part_n of_o this_o form_n from_o who_o in_o the_o same_o night_n etc._n etc._n alcuin_n de_fw-fr divin_fw-fr off_o and_o it_o be_v most_o certain_a that_o no_o liturgy_n in_o the_o world_n have_v alter_v that_o particular_a for_o in_o every_o church_n the_o priest_n repeat_v the_o word_n of_o our_o saviour_n institution_n and_o by_o those_o word_n the_o consecration_n be_v make_v cypr._n make_v quomodo_fw-la potest_fw-la qui_fw-la panis_fw-la est_fw-la esse_fw-la corpus_fw-la christi_fw-la consecratione_fw-la consecratio_fw-la igitur_fw-la quibus_fw-la verbis_fw-la est_fw-la domini_fw-la jesus_n &_o paulò_fw-la post_fw-la ubi_fw-la venitur_fw-la ut_fw-la conficiatur_fw-la venerabile_fw-la sacramentum_fw-la jam_fw-la non_fw-la suis_fw-la sermonibus_fw-la sacerdos_fw-la utitur_fw-la sed_fw-la christi_fw-la ambr._n de_fw-fr sacr_n l._n 4._o c._n 4._o ita_fw-la d._n chrys_n serm_n de_fw-fr judâ_fw-la prodit_fw-la vbi_fw-la christi_fw-la verba_fw-la deprompta_fw-la fuerunt_fw-la jam_fw-la non_fw-la panis_fw-la dicitur_fw-la sed_fw-la corpus_fw-la appellatur_fw-la aug._n de_fw-fr verb._n dom_n ser_fw-mi 28._o ita_fw-la author_n de_fw-la card._n open_a christi_fw-la ap_fw-mi cypr._n for_o it_o be_v not_o the_o power_n of_o the_o priest_n but_o the_o efficacy_n of_o the_o author_n which_o make_v the_o element_n to_o become_v sacramental_o the_o body_n and_o blood_n of_o christ_n s._n chrys_n hom_n 2._o in_o 2._o ep_n ad_fw-la cor._n versùs_fw-la fin_n the_o roman_a church_n indeed_o have_v make_v large_a addition_n to_o this_o primitive_a form_n so_o that_o it_o be_v not_o above_o a_o ten_o part_n of_o the_o canon_n of_o their_o mass_n much_o of_o the_o rest_n be_v the_o name_n of_o saint_n and_o commemoration_n of_o the_o dead_a but_o these_o corruption_n and_o innovation_n be_v remove_v our_o excellent_a reformer_n have_v give_v we_o the_o apostolical_a and_o catholic_n form_n alone_a only_o with_o a_o short_a prayer_n to_o introduce_v it_o and_o because_o all_o the_o communicant_n ought_v to_o join_v with_o the_o minister_n therein_o we_o will_v proceed_v so_o to_o explain_v it_o as_o may_v assist_v every_o one_o understanding_n and_o devotion_n the_o analysis_n of_o the_o prayer_n of_o consecration_n §_o 2._o the_o prayer_n of_o consecration_n have_v three_o part_n 1._o a_o introduction_n show_v the_o reason_n of_o this_o duty_n because_o 1._o we_o have_v a_o die_a saviour_n give_v for_o we_o almighty_a god_n our_o heavenly_a father_n who_o of_o thy_o tender_a mercy_n do_v give_v thy_o only_a son_n jesus_n christ_n to_o suffer_v death_n upon_o the_o cross_n for_o our_o redemption_n 2._o that_o death_n be_v so_o perfect_a and_o meritorious_a who_o make_v there_o by_o his_o own_o oblation_n of_o himself_o once_o offer_v a_o full_a perfect_a and_o sufficient_a sacrifice_n oblation_n and_o satisfaction_n for_o the_o sin_n of_o the_o whole_a world_n 3._o we_o be_v command_v to_o remember_v it_o and_o do_v institute_v and_o in_o his_o holy_a gospel_n command_v we_o to_o continue_v a_o perpetual_a memory_n of_o that_o his_o precious_a death_n until_o his_o come_n again_o 2._o a_o petition_n for_o a_o blessing_n on_o it_o intimate_v 1._o the_o author_n of_o this_o blessing_n hear_v we_o o_o merciful_a father_n we_o most_o humble_o beseech_v thou_o and_o grant_v 2._o the_o occasion_n of_o desire_v it_o consider_v 1._o the_o act_n which_o we_o be_v about_o to_o do_v that_o we_o receive_v these_o thy_o creature_n of_o bread_n and_o wine_n 2._o the_o manner_n we_o intend_v to_o do_v it_o in_o according_a to_o thy_o son_n our_o saviour_n jesus_n christ_n most_o holy_a institution_n in_o remembrance_n of_o his_o death_n and_o passion_n 3._o the_o blessing_n desire_v may_v be_v partaker_n of_o his_o most_o bless_a body_n and_o blood_n 3._o the_o consecration_n itself_o recite_v 1._o the_o time_n when_o it_o be_v institute_v who_o in_o the_o same_o night_n that_o he_o be_v betray_v 2._o the_o manner_n how_o it_o be_v institute_v 1._o as_o to_o the_o bread_n 1._o the_o preparation_n i._o take_v bread_n ii_o and_o when_o he_o have_v give_v thanks_o iii_o he_o break_v it_o 2._o the_o administration_n and_o give_v it_o to_o his_o disciple_n say_v take_v eat_v this_o be_v my_o body_n which_o be_v give_v for_o you_o 3._o the_o direction_n do_v this_o in_o remembrance_n of_o i_o 2._o as_o to_o the_o wine_n also_o 1._o the_o preparation_n likewise_o also_o after_o supper_n i._o he_o take_v the_o cup_n ii_o and_o when_o he_o have_v give_v thanks_o 2._o the_o administration_n he_o give_v it_o to_o they_o saâ—â—ng_v drink_v you_o all_o of_o this_o â—or_a this_o be_v my_o blood_n of_o the_o new-testament_n which_o be_v shed_v for_o you_o and_o for_o many_o for_o the_o remission_n of_o sin_n 3._o the_o direction_n do_v this_o as_o oft_o as_o you_o shall_v drink_v it_o in_o remembrance_n of_o i_o amen_n a_o practical_a discourse_n upon_o the_o prayer_n of_o consecration_n §_o 3._o almighty_a god_n our_o heavenly_a father_n who_o of_o thy_o tender_a mercy_n do_v give_v thy_o only_a son_n jesus_n christ_n to_o suffer_v death_n upon_o the_o cross_n for_o our_o redemption_n our_o bless_a lord_n have_v teach_v we_o to_o who_o we_o shall_v direct_v this_o prayer_n even_o to_o god_n the_o father_n of_o who_o he_o himself_o do_v first_o beg_v this_o blessing_n and_o since_o the_o foundation_n of_o this_o ordinance_n be_v the_o death_n of_o jesus_n christ_n we_o do_v most_o fit_o begin_v this_o prayer_n with_o a_o commemoration_n of_o that_o mercy_n for_o how_o can_v we_o more_o effectual_o move_v almighty_a god_n to_o give_v his_o blessing_n to_o we_o in_o this_o sacrament_n than_o by_o acknowledge_v his_o infinite_a love_n in_o 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goodness_n in_o first_o give_v his_o own_o son_n for_o we_o especial_o if_o we_o make_v it_o with_o a_o humble_a and_o graâ—eful_a heart_n beside_o it_o must_v need_n be_v a_o mighty_a strengthen_n to_o our_o faith_n and_o a_o great_a encouragement_n to_o our_o hope_n of_o prevail_v in_o this_o request_n when_o we_o have_v first_o remember_v so_o rare_a a_o experiment_n of_o god_n mercy_n already_o receive_v let_v we_o therefore_o most_o thankful_o confess_v the_o incomparable_a bounty_n of_o our_o heavenly_a father_n in_o give_v his_o only_a son_n to_o suffer_v for_o our_o redemption_n and_o then_o we_o may_v with_o more_o confidence_n beseech_v he_o to_o sanctify_v these_o element_n that_o they_o may_v be_v his_o body_n and_o blood_n to_o we_o because_o the_o divine_a appointment_n have_v make_v they_o to_o be_v the_o mean_n whereby_o we_o may_v become_v partaker_n of_o the_o benefit_n of_o that_o holy_a passion_n §_o 4._o who_o make_v there_o by_o his_o own_o oblation_n of_o 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my_o soul_n gasp_v for_o it_o and_o without_o it_o alas_o i_o must_v die_v and_o perish_v §_o 13._o do_v this_o as_o oft_o as_o you_o shall_v drink_v it_o in_o remembrance_n of_o i_o amen_o we_o have_v here_o again_o a_o renew_a injunction_n to_o do_v this_o and_o if_o we_o have_v any_o sense_n of_o our_o redeemer_n love_v or_o any_o care_n of_o our_o own_o soul_n we_o shall_v not_o need_v to_o be_v press_v to_o it_o but_o shall_v desire_v to_o do_v it_o often_o and_o yet_o always_o to_o do_v it_o well_o not_o drink_v it_o as_o common_a wine_n but_o as_o the_o memorial_n of_o his_o bloodshedding_n in_o remembrance_n of_o he_o and_o his_o inestimable_a kindness_n but_o of_o this_o we_o have_v speak_v before_o §_o 10._o only_o we_o must_v note_v that_o this_o amen_n in_o the_o end_n of_o this_o prayer_n be_v ancient_o speak_v 2._o speak_v 1_o cor._n 14.16_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d atque_fw-la ubi_fw-la praeses_fw-la orationes_fw-la &_o gratiarum_fw-la actiones_fw-la absolvit_fw-la 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d just_a mart._n ap._n 2._o by_o the_o people_n with_o a_o loud_a voice_n not_o only_o to_o show_v their_o join_n in_o the_o desire_n that_o the_o element_n may_v become_v true_o consecrate_a but_o also_o to_o declare_v their_o firm_a belief_n that_o they_o be_v now_o to_o be_v esteem_v as_o the_o very_a body_n and_o blood_n of_o christ_n let_v we_o therefore_o here_o most_o devout_o seal_v all_o that_o the_o priest_n have_v do_v and_o unfeigned_o testify_v our_o faith_n by_o a_o hearty_a amen_o lord_n it_o be_v do_v as_o thou_o have_v command_v and_o i_o doubt_v not_o but_o the_o mystery_n be_v right_o accomplish_v i_o be_o persuade_v that_o here_o be_v that_o which_o my_o soul_n long_v after_o a_o crucify_a saviour_n communicate_v himself_o to_o poor_a penitent_a sinner_n oh_o let_v i_o be_v reckon_v among_o that_o number_n and_o then_o i_o shall_v assure_o receive_v thou_o holy_a jesus_n amen_n the_o paraphrase_n of_o the_o prayer_n of_o consecration_n §_o 14._o o_o almighty_n god_n infinite_a in_o power_n and_o wonderful_a in_o thy_o goodness_n thou_o be_v our_o heavenly_a father_n who_o to_o save_v we_o from_o eternal_a misery_n of_o thy_o tender_a mercy_n and_o free_a compassion_n do_v give_v thy_o only_a and_o well-beloved_a son_n jesus_n christ_n not_o only_o to_o be_v bear_v in_o our_o nature_n but_o also_o to_o suffer_v a_o most_o grievous_a and_o bitter_a death_n upon_o the_o cross_n that_o his_o life_n may_v be_v for_o our_o redemption_n from_o everlasting_a torment_n to_o which_o we_o be_v forfeit_v we_o believe_v and_o confess_v it_o be_v this_o thy_o son_n who_o make_v there_o on_o the_o cross_n by_o his_o own_a voluntary_a oblation_n of_o himself_o to_o that_o accurse_a death_n though_o he_o be_v but_o once_o offer_a in_o this_o manner_n a_fw-la full_a perfect_a and_o sufficient_a sacrifice_n oblation_n and_o satisfaction_n to_o thy_o offend_a justice_n not_o only_o for_o the_o sin_n of_o some_o time_n or_o some_o 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and_o i_o believe_v most_o firm_o in_o the_o holy_a ghost_n the_o three_o person_n of_o the_o glorious_a trinity_n who_o be_v also_o very_a god_n the_o lord_n and_o giver_n of_o grace_v and_o all_o spiritual_a life_n who_o be_v not_o make_v nor_o beget_v but_o proceed_v from_o the_o father_n and_o the_o son_n yet_o be_v not_o less_o in_o dignity_n as_o who_o with_o the_o father_n and_o the_o son_n in_o all_o office_n of_o the_o church_n together_o and_o in_o the_o same_o manner_n be_v worship_v and_o glorify_v be_v the_o inditer_n of_o holy_a scripture_n and_o he_o who_o speak_v by_o the_o prophet_n in_o the_o old_a testament_n and_o by_o the_o apostle_n in_o the_o new_a and_o final_o i_o believe_v that_o the_o whole_a body_n of_o christian_a people_n hold_v the_o right_a faith_n do_v make_v one_o catholic_n and_o universal_a true_a and_o apostolic_a church_n in_o which_o society_n i_o acknowledge_v there_n be_v great_a privilege_n viz._n one_o baptisâ—_n institute_v by_o christ_n not_o only_o as_o a_o sign_n of_o but_o a_o mean_n for_o the_o remission_n of_o all_o those_o sin_v which_o we_o be_v guilty_a of_o when_o we_o enter_v into_o this_o covenant_n wherefore_o be_v myself_o baptize_v i_o hope_v for_o pardon_n and_o grace_n in_o this_o life_n and_o i_o look_v for_o and_o expect_v that_o my_o body_n though_o after_o death_n corrupt_v and_o turn_v to_o dust_n shall_v be_v restore_v to_o life_n in_o the_o resurrection_n of_o the_o dead_a at_o the_o last_o day_n and_o i_o hope_v then_o for_o a_o portion_n in_o glory_n be_v the_o life_n everlasting_a and_o that_o i_o shall_v reign_v in_o the_o blissful_a kingdom_n of_o the_o world_n which_o be_v to_o come_v after_o this_o be_v utter_o dissolve_v amen_o lord_n be_v it_o unto_o i_o according_a to_o my_o faith_n amen_n §_o 4._o the_o sermon_n which_o be_v here_o to_o follow_v come_v not_o within_o the_o method_n we_o have_v propose_v so_o that_o we_o shall_v only_o note_v that_o it_o be_v appoint_v by_o antiquity_n there_o shall_v be_v sermon_n 25._o sermon_n council_n 6._o constant_n can_v 19_o council_n mogunt_fw-la can_v 25._o or_o homily_n 460._o homily_n council_n vasense_n can_v 4._o a_o christi_fw-la 460._o every_o lord_n day_n especial_o when_o the_o lord_n supper_n be_v administer_v 3._o administer_v act_n 20.7_o post_fw-la lectionem_fw-la legis_fw-la &_o prophetarum_fw-la epistolarum_fw-la etc._n etc._n ordinatus-alloquatur_a populum_fw-la verbis_fw-la exhortatoriis_fw-la const_n apost_n c._n 4._o leo._n 1._o serm._n 2._o de_fw-mi pasch_fw-mi aug._n confess_v l._n 3._o cap._n 3._o and_o sure_o this_o be_v the_o fit_a place_n since_o the_o sermon_n be_v either_o a_o explication_n of_o some_o article_n of_o the_o creed_n precede_v or_o a_o exhortation_n to_o the_o follow_a duty_n of_o charity_n but_o i_o do_v earnest_o wish_v that_o when_o there_o be_v a_o communion_n the_o minister_n will_v suit_v his_o discourse_n to_o that_o occasion_n for_o to_o treat_v of_o another_o subject_n then_o although_o otherwise_o never_o so_o good_a will_v too_o much_o divert_v the_o mind_n of_o those_o who_o careful_a preparation_n have_v compose_v their_o thought_n for_o this_o ordinance_n whereas_o if_o the_o sermon_n be_v chief_o tend_v to_o raise_v they_o still_o into_o a_o high_a strain_n of_o devotion_n for_o their_o communicate_v it_o will_v be_v a_o word_n speak_v in_o due_a season_n prov._n 15.23_o and_o rare_o improve_v their_o soul_n than_o make_v tender_a by_o repentance_n and_o much_o more_o apt_a to_o receive_v impression_n from_o all_o representation_n of_o the_o love_n of_o christ_n and_o the_o mean_n of_o our_o union_n with_o he_o yet_o withal_o the_o people_n must_v now_o hear_v with_o extraordinary_a attention_n and_o receive_v with_o great_a affection_n these_o holy_a instruction_n and_o exhortation_n draw_v from_o the_o word_n of_o
our_o lord_n jesus_n in_o that_o rare_a pattern_n of_o his_o present_a intercession_n in_o heaven_n the_o last_o prayer_n he_o make_v upon_o earth_n for_o his_o church_n do_v pray_v that_o all_o of_o his_o religion_n may_v be_v preserve_v in_o truth_n and_o unity_n john_n 17.17.21_o so_o that_o we_o be_v assure_v we_o beg_v the_o same_o here_o that_o he_o intercede_v for_o above_o and_o therefore_o if_o it_o shall_v not_o be_v complete_o grant_v yet_o he_o that_o have_v ask_v this_o with_o a_o great_a devotion_n and_o endeavour_v it_o to_o his_o power_n shall_v have_v satisfaction_n in_o the_o testimony_n of_o a_o good_a conscience_n and_o have_v testify_v his_o unfeigned_a charity_n to_o the_o church_n and_o his_o love_n to_o all_o the_o member_n thereof_o §_o 7._o we_o beseech_v thou_o also_o to_o save_v and_o defend_v all_o christian_a king_n prince_n and_o governor_n especial_o thy_o servant_n charles_n our_o king_n that_o under_o he_o we_o may_v be_v godly_a and_o quiet_o govern_v we_o have_v often_o pray_v for_o the_o king_n already_o but_o principal_o respect_v his_o authority_n in_o the_o state_n so_o we_o pray_v for_o he_o alone_o but_o now_o we_o consider_v he_o as_o a_o principal_a person_n in_o the_o church_n of_o which_o he_o be_v under_o christ_n 3._o christ_n nutritii_fw-la &_o patres_fw-la ecclesiae_fw-la jesai_n 49.23_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d aristot_n pol._n 3._o as_o the_o bishop_n of_o rome_n of_o old_a confess_v the_o supreme_a head_n and_o so_o be_v other_o christian_a theodor._n christian_a christus_fw-la imperatori_fw-la &_o omne_fw-la tribuit_fw-la &_o dominari_fw-la eum_fw-la non_fw-la solum_fw-la militibus_fw-la concessit_fw-la greg._n mag._n epist_n 64._o ad_fw-la theodor._n prince_n in_o their_o several_a country_n wnom_n we_o therefore_o here_o do_v pray_v for_o also_o as_o st._n paul_n command_v 1_o tim._n 2.2_o and_o as_o the_o ancient_a church_n ever_o do_v in_o the_o time_n of_o this_o mystery_n there_o be_v now_o three_o sort_n of_o ruler_n in_o the_o christian_a world_n which_o be_v here_o express_v by_o three_o word_n first_o king_n that_o be_v such_o as_o have_v absolute_a monarchy_n second_o prince_n who_o have_v royal_a authority_n in_o lesser_a dominion_n though_o not_o without_o pay_v some_o homage_v three_o governor_n who_o preside_v in_o aristocracy_n and_o commonwealth_n these_o and_o each_o of_o these_o be_v or_o aught_o to_o be_v supreme_a precedent_n over_o ecclesiastical_a as_o well_o as_o civil_a affair_n in_o the_o several_a jurisdiction_n and_o since_o their_o power_n be_v employ_v to_o save_v and_o cyril_n and_o deus_fw-la op._n max._n pietatis_fw-la &_o justae_fw-la actionis_fw-la quoddam_fw-la quasi_fw-la vinculum_fw-la nos_fw-la esse_fw-la voluerit_fw-la theodos_fw-la imp._n ep._n ad_fw-la cyril_n defend_v the_o church_n she_o be_v oblige_v to_o desire_v the_o king_n of_o king_n to_o save_v and_o defend_v they_o all_o from_o invasion_n and_o rebellion_n treason_n and_o all_o mischief_n that_o they_o may_v not_o be_v hinder_v in_o the_o exercise_n of_o their_o most_o useful_a and_o pious_a authority_n and_o if_o we_o prevail_v many_o million_o will_v receive_v benefit_n thereby_o and_o every_o christian_a nation_n shall_v have_v its_o share_n in_o this_o blessing_n it_o happen_v i_o confess_v sometime_o contrary_a to_o the_o wish_n of_o all_o pious_a man_n that_o even_o prince_n of_o the_o same_o religion_n have_v difference_n with_o each_o other_o but_o then_o we_o must_v at_o this_o holy_a sacrament_n forgive_v our_o enemy_n and_o with_o the_o welfare_n of_o the_o whole_a church_n only_o we_o must_v pray_v for_o the_o safety_n of_o other_o king_n no_o further_o than_o be_v consistent_a with_o the_o welfare_n of_o our_o natural_a liege_n for_o who_o we_o must_v pray_v especial_o because_o under_o he_o we_o enjoy_v our_o liberty_n and_o religion_n our_o propriety_n and_o our_o peace_n and_o if_o it_o please_v god_n to_o defend_v he_o we_o doubt_v not_o but_o we_o shall_v have_v under_o he_o quiet_a and_o peaceable_a life_n in_o all_o godliness_n and_o honesty_n 1_o tim._n 2.2_o that_o be_v in_o two_o word_n we_o shall_v be_v godly_o and_o quiet_o govern_v and_o thus_o our_o own_o interest_n may_v move_v we_o earnest_o to_o intercede_v for_o the_o safety_n of_o our_o sovereign_n for_o the_o benefit_n be_v we_o more_o than_o he_o §_o 8._o and_o grant_v unto_o his_o whole_a council_n and_o to_o all_o that_o be_v put_v in_o authority_n under_o he_o that_o they_o may_v true_o and_o indifferent_o minister_v justice_n to_o the_o punishment_n of_o wickedness_n and_o vice_n and_o to_o the_o maintenance_n of_o thy_o true_a religion_n and_o virtue_n when_o justice_n be_v pure_a in_o the_o king_n the_o fountain_n thereof_o it_o be_v often_o corrupt_v in_o the_o stream_n the_o subordinate_a dispenser_n for_o mortal_a prince_n can_v see_v all_o with_o their_o own_o eye_n loc_fw-la eye_n numb_a 10.31_o heb_fw-mi loco_fw-la oculorum_fw-la h._n e._n confiliarius_fw-la 70._o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d ut_fw-la oculus_fw-la nobis_fw-la charus_fw-la &_o necessarius_fw-la fag_n &_o grot._n in_o loc_fw-la nor_o act_n all_o thing_n with_o their_o own_o hand_n &_o though_o they_o be_v say_v to_o judge_n the_o nation_n psal_n 72.2_o yet_o the_o mountain_n or_o high_a magistrate_n and_o the_o little_a hill_n that_o be_v inferior_a officer_n do_v bring_v this_o righteousness_n to_o the_o people_n who_o can_v seldom_o receive_v judgement_n immediate_o from_o the_o prince_n mouth_n ver_fw-la 3._o wherefore_o since_o we_o must_v be_v more_o particular_a in_o our_o desire_n for_o the_o welfare_n of_o these_o kingdom_n it_o be_v necessary_a that_o we_o pray_v for_o all_o that_o advise_v in_o the_o make_n and_o assist_v in_o the_o execute_n of_o good_a law_n viz._n for_o the_o king_n council_n at_o large_a in_o parliament_n as_o the_o old_a christian_n pray_v pro_fw-la senatu_fw-la or_o more_o strict_o for_o the_o lord_n of_o his_o privy-council_n who_o beside_o their_o examination_n of_o cause_n in_o those_o place_n and_o their_o influence_n upon_o the_o royal_a determination_n be_v usual_o person_n enjoy_v the_o high_a dignity_n and_o weighty_a office_n of_o the_o nation_n and_o because_o by_o they_o and_o the_o low_a order_n of_o magistrate_n all_o cause_n be_v decide_v we_o be_v bind_v to_o pray_v hearty_o for_o they_o that_o they_o may_v judge_v by_o the_o rule_n of_o equity_n true_o and_o indifferent_o without_o mistake_n or_o partiality_n and_o have_v before_o their_o eye_n the_o great_a end_n of_o all_o law_n which_o be_v the_o punishment_n of_o evil_a doer_n and_o the_o encouragement_n and_o reward_n of_o they_o that_o do_v well_o cauâ—sin_n well_o leges_fw-la improbos_fw-la supplicio_fw-la afficiunt_fw-la ac_fw-la defendunt_fw-la &_o tuentur_fw-la bonos_fw-es cicer._n the_o leg_n 2._o pius_fw-la iu._n pont._n r_o pingebat_fw-la laure_n cum_fw-la virgis_fw-la cum_fw-la hoc_fw-la lemmate_v praemium_fw-la &_o poena_n pro_fw-la sumbolo_fw-it svo_fw-la nic._n cauâ—sin_n 1_o pet._n 2.14_o rom._n 13.3_o 4._o and_o sure_o happy_a be_v the_o people_n that_o be_v in_o such_o a_o case_n when_o their_o counsellor_n be_v faithful_a and_o prudent_a their_o judge_n deliberate_a and_o upright_a their_o officer_n careful_a and_o without_o rigour_n for_o then_o the_o profession_n of_o religion_n shall_v be_v guard_v and_o the_o practice_n of_o virtue_n encourage_v innocence_n shall_v be_v safe_a and_o wickedness_n punish_v nay_o all_o vice_n make_v infamous_a according_a to_o the_o will_n of_o god_n the_o desire_n of_o our_o gracious_a sovereign_n and_o the_o wish_n of_o all_o this_o people_n especial_o those_o who_o now_o at_o this_o sacrament_n come_v to_o dedicate_v themselves_o to_o piety_n and_o devotion_n they_o have_v peculiar_a reason_n to_o pray_v that_o they_o may_v be_v secure_v in_o their_o right_n and_o encourage_v in_o their_o holy_a purpose_n by_o the_o due_a administration_n of_o justice_n and_o the_o punishment_n of_o all_o that_o will_v harm_v or_o hinder_v they_o because_o their_o innocence_n do_v more_o expose_v they_o to_o the_o design_n of_o evil_a man_n §_o 9_o give_v grace_n o_o heavenly_a father_n to_o all_o bishop_n and_o curate_n that_o they_o mat_n both_o by_o their_o life_n and_o doctrine_n set_v forth_o thy_o true_a and_o lively_a word_n and_o right_o and_o due_o administer_v thy_o holy_a sacrament_n the_o great_a gift_n that_o the_o divine_a goodness_n have_v bestow_v upon_o the_o son_n of_o man_n say_v justinian_n in_o his_o authentic_o be_v the_o royal_a power_n and_o the_o office_n of_o priesthood_n both_o of_o which_o be_v so_o contrive_v that_o they_o be_v necessary_a not_o only_o for_o the_o conservation_n of_o the_o world_n but_o for_o the_o mutual_a support_n of_o each_o other_o feudis_fw-la other_o christus_fw-la voluit_fw-la ut_fw-la christiani_n imperatores_fw-la pro_fw-la vitâ_fw-la aeternâ_fw-la pontificibus_fw-la indigerent_fw-la &_o pontifices_fw-la pro_fw-la cursu_fw-la temporalium_fw-la rerum_fw-la imperialibus_fw-la legibus_fw-la uterentur_fw-la rom._n leg_n c._n
relent_v for_o your_o offence_n though_o you_o be_v a_o sinner_n you_o may_v go_v with_o comfort_n to_o he_o for_o you_o be_v the_o proper_a object_n for_o his_o power_n and_o mercy_n the_o paraphrase_n if_o any_o say_v they_o can_v hope_v because_o they_o have_v be_v so_o great_a sinner_n let_v they_o hear_v also_o what_o one_o that_o have_v be_v once_o a_o great_a offender_n even_o st._n paul_n say_v i_o have_v find_v say_v he_o that_o this_o be_v a_o true_a saying_n i_o do_v affirm_v it_o to_o be_v infallible_a and_o worthy_a of_o all_o man_n especial_o sinner_n to_o be_v receive_v and_o firm_o believe_v that_o jesus_n christ_n the_o eternal_a son_n of_o god_n leave_v â—s_a glory_n and_o come_v into_o the_o world_n for_o no_o other_o end_n but_o only_o to_o save_v such_o wretched_a sinner_n as_o i_o be_v so_o that_o if_o they_o believe_v this_o and_o come_v in_o to_o he_o they_o shall_v be_v deliver_v even_o as_o i_o also_o have_v be_v §_o 5._o if_o any_o man_n sin_n we_o have_v a_o advocate_n with_o the_o father_n jesus_n christ_n the_o righteous_a and_o he_o be_v the_o propitiation_n for_o our_o sin_n 1_o john_n 2.1_o final_o that_o no_o shadow_n of_o a_o jealousy_n may_v remain_v if_o any_o disconsolate_a penitent_n shall_v yet_o ask_v how_o can_v these_o thing_n be_v john_n 3.9_o the_o belove_a disciple_n do_v here_o show_v by_o what_o mean_v our_o pardon_n be_v effect_v we_o have_v sin_v indeed_o against_o a_o glorious_a majesty_n who_o dwell_v in_o heaven_n whither_o we_o can_v come_v ourselves_o but_o we_o have_v a_o friend_n there_o a_o mediator_n to_o make_v our_o peace_n a_o advocate_n drusio_fw-la advocate_n 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d est_fw-fr ap_fw-mi targum_fw-la job_n 16.20_o &_o exponitur_fw-la esse_fw-la oratorem_fw-la bonum_fw-la pro_fw-la homine_fw-la facundè_fw-la dicentem_fw-la lib._n musar_n advocatum_fw-la bonum_fw-la qui_fw-la causam_fw-la alicujus_fw-la agit_fw-fr coram_fw-la rege_fw-la à _fw-la mose_n egypt_n notante_fw-la drusio_fw-la to_o plead_v our_o cause_n who_o appear_v in_o our_o stead_n and_o intercede_v for_o our_o pardon_n in_o the_o high-court_n of_o heaven_n if_o god_n have_v design_v to_o let_v we_o perish_v he_o will_v have_v endure_v none_o to_o speak_v for_o we_o much_o less_o will_v he_o have_v appoint_v we_o such_o a_o advocate_n who_o have_v be_v acquaint_v with_o our_o infirmity_n to_o encourage_v we_o and_o be_v his_o well-beloved_a son_n to_o engage_v he_o a_o advocate_n peculiar_o style_v the_o righteous_a as_o be_v whole_o innocent_a and_o without_o exception_n for_o one_o sinner_n can_v effectual_o intercede_v for_o another_o with_o he_o that_o hear_v not_o sinner_n but_o above_o all_o he_o have_v pay_v our_o debt_n and_o be_v himself_o that_o sin-offering_a which_o make_v his_o father_n so_o propitious_a and_o apt_a to_o be_v reconcile_v wherefore_o he_o with_o great_a authority_n urge_v the_o merit_n of_o his_o own_o blood_n by_o which_o god_n may_v save_v his_o justice_n and_o yet_o forgive_v we_o and_o be_v it_o possible_a he_o shall_v be_v reject_v i_o know_v we_o do_v very_o evil_a to_o offend_v nor_o must_v we_o take_v encouragement_n from_o hence_o to_o sin_v more_o easy_o 7._o easy_o absit_fw-la ut_fw-la aliquis_fw-la ita_fw-la interpretetur_fw-la quasi_fw-la eo_fw-la sibi_fw-la etiam_fw-la nunc_fw-la pateat_fw-la ad_fw-la delinquendum_fw-la quia_fw-la patet_fw-la ad_fw-la poenitendum_fw-la &_o redundantiam_fw-la clementiae_fw-la coelestibus_fw-la faciat_fw-la libidinem_fw-la humanae_fw-la temeritatis_fw-la tert._n de_fw-fr poen_fw-mi c._n 7._o only_o now_o that_o we_o have_v be_v deceive_v and_o be_v exceed_o grieve_v for_o it_o we_o be_v hereby_o encourage_v to_o repent_v and_o not_o to_o sit_v down_o under_o a_o sad_a despair_n for_o how_o can_v we_o perish_v that_o have_v such_o a_o advocate_n and_o such_o a_o propitiation_n the_o paraphrase_n for_o the_o great_a confirmation_n of_o your_o faith_n hear_v also_o and_o believe_v what_o st._n john_n say_v viz._n although_o we_o ought_v not_o at_o all_o to_o sin_n yet_o if_o any_o man_n be_v betray_v so_o that_o he_o do_v sin_n he_o be_v not_o leave_v to_o perish_v nor_o must_v he_o despair_v of_o be_v forgive_v for_o we_o sinner_n who_o can_v approach_v to_o god_n ourselves_o have_v a_o advocate_n in_o heaven_n to_o plead_v our_o cause_n who_o interest_n be_v most_o prevalent_a with_o the_o father_n for_o he_o be_v his_o only_a son_n jesus_n christ_n and_o our_o love_a saviour_n the_o righteous_a one_o who_o never_o do_v offend_v and_n beside_o he_o be_v the_o sacrifice_n and_o the_o propitiation_n whereby_o the_o divine_a justice_n be_v satisfy_v for_o our_o sin_n and_o so_o may_v intercede_v most_o effectual_o by_o the_o merit_n of_o his_o own_o most_o precious_a blood_n sect_n vi_o of_o the_o preface_n and_o the_o trisagium_fw-la §_o 1._o after_o we_o have_v exercise_v our_o charity_n repentance_n and_o faith_n the_o next_o part_n of_o the_o office_n be_v eucharist_n and_o thanksgiving_n which_o be_v so_o considerable_a a_o part_n of_o our_o present_a duty_n that_o it_o have_v give_v name_n to_o the_o whole_a and_o cause_v it_o to_o be_v call_v the_o sacrifice_n of_o praise_n and_o that_o we_o may_v celebrate_v the_o mystery_n with_o the_o great_a joy_n and_o offer_v up_o our_o thanks_o with_o more_o devotion_n let_v we_o consider_v first_o the_o nature_n of_o this_o ordinance_n which_o be_v a_o festival_n of_o joy_n the_o feast_n of_o the_o world_n be_v make_v for_o laughter_n and_o loose_a jollity_n eccles_n 10.19_o but_o this_o be_v make_v for_o spiritual_a rejoice_v cicero_n reprove_v it_o as_o a_o great_a incongruity_n in_o atticus_n to_o come_v in_o a_o black_a vestment_n to_o the_o entertainment_n of_o his_o friend_n c._n arcius_fw-la and_o ask_v he_o who_o ever_o come_v to_o a_o festival_n supper_n in_o mourn_v and_o thou_o shall_v rejoice_v in_o thy_o feast_n say_v god_n deut._n 16.14_o when_o aaron_n be_v in_o trouble_n for_o the_o loss_n of_o his_o son_n he_o dare_v not_o eat_v of_o the_o type_n of_o this_o sacrament_n lest_o he_o shall_v displease_v god_n by_o eat_v in_o his_o grief_n loc_n grief_n levit._fw-la 10.19_o vulg._n quomodo_fw-la potui_fw-la comedere_fw-la eam_fw-la aut_fw-la placere_fw-la domino_fw-la in_o ceremoniis_fw-la ment_fw-la lugubri_fw-la chal._n par._n quia_fw-la occurrit_fw-la mihi_fw-la angustia_fw-la agnoscit_fw-la quód_fw-la cum_fw-la laetitia_fw-la debet_fw-la edere_fw-la sacrificium_fw-la potius_fw-la itaque_fw-la elegit_fw-la omittere_fw-la quam_fw-la cum_fw-la moerore_fw-la perficere_fw-la munster_n in_o loc_n it_o be_v true_a sorrow_n be_v a_o good_a preparative_n before_o but_o if_o it_o stay_v upon_o the_o spirit_n now_o it_o be_v unseasonable_a and_o indispose_v we_o for_o a_o material_a part_n of_o this_o duty_n to_o this_o we_o may_v add_v second_o the_o practice_n of_o the_o ancient_a church_n for_o even_o in_o the_o apostle_n day_n they_o do_v eat_v this_o meat_n with_o gladness_n act_v 2.46_o and_o it_o be_v always_o accompany_v with_o psalm_n and_o hymn_n and_o spiritual_a song_n the_o praise_n of_o god_n be_v as_o st._n ambrose_n 4._o ambrose_n reliqua_fw-la omne_fw-la quae_fw-la dicuntur_fw-la laudem_fw-la deo_fw-la deferunt_fw-la ambr._n de_fw-fr sacr._n l._n 4._o c._n 4._o note_n a_o great_a part_n of_o this_o office_n and_o a_o excellent_a author_n have_v prove_v that_o for_o this_o reason_n the_o primitive_a christian_n do_v forbear_v to_o communicate_v in_o the_o day_n of_o fast_v and_o humiliation_n as_o be_v incongruous_a to_o the_o joy_n which_o ought_v here_o to_o be_v express_v 14._o express_v sacrificare_fw-la deo_fw-la festivae_fw-la celebritatis_fw-la est_fw-la at_o quo_fw-la pacto_fw-la moerori_fw-la ac_fw-la lachrymis_fw-la indulgere_fw-la idemque_fw-la simul_fw-la exultari_fw-la laetitiâ_fw-la ac_fw-la triumphari_fw-la gaudio_fw-la queat_fw-la albaspin_n ex_fw-la zonar_n &_o balsam_n vide_fw-la l._n 1._o ob_n 12._o &_o 14._o and_o for_o this_o cause_n they_o be_v forbid_v to_o show_v any_o sign_n of_o sorrow_n after_o the_o communion_n be_v over_o and_o further_o to_o move_v we_o let_v we_o three_o look_v back_o to_o the_o new_a assurance_n of_o our_o pardon_n and_o the_o late_a confirmation_n to_o our_o faith_n and_o hope_n which_o we_o have_v now_o receive_v and_o as_o the_o poor_a woman_n bind_v by_o satan_n as_o soon_o as_o ever_o jesus_n have_v unloose_v she_o do_v glorify_v god_n luke_n 13.12_o so_o shall_v we_o when_o we_o be_v loose_v from_o the_o bond_n of_o our_o sin_n if_o ever_o we_o due_o feel_v the_o weight_n of_o they_o or_o apprehend_v the_o mercy_n of_o our_o deliverance_n we_o be_v doubtless_o full_a of_o gratitude_n and_o shall_v glad_o embrace_v this_o occasion_n to_o let_v our_o mouth_n tell_v the_o joy_n and_o the_o pleasure_n which_o we_o feel_v within_o upon_o so_o admirable_a a_o mercy_n last_o let_v we_o also_o look_v forward_o and_o consider_v that_o we_o be_v just_o go_v to_o eat_v of_o 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felicity_n and_o hear_v their_o music_n it_o will_v transport_v we_o above_o our_o self_n and_o make_v we_o forget_v and_o despise_v all_o other_o pleasure_n to_o join_v with_o they_o it_o may_v be_v we_o fear_v that_o we_o can_v sing_v in_o so_o high_a a_o note_n yet_o if_o we_o do_v it_o with_o like_a sincerity_n our_o low_a key_n may_v grace_v the_o harmony_n and_o complete_a the_o concord_n behold_v those_o bless_a spirit_n who_o have_v no_o need_n of_o any_o saviour_n and_o who_o never_o do_v offend_v do_v praise_n god_n with_o incessant_a voice_n for_o his_o mercy_n and_o love_n to_o we_o and_o seem_v to_o invite_v we_o say_v o_o you_o son_n of_o man_n praise_v the_o lord_n with_o we_o and_o let_v we_o magnify_v his_o name_n together_o how_o then_o can_v we_o be_v silent_a especial_o when_o our_o glorify_a brethren_n prophet_n and_o apostle_n saint_n and_o martyr_n do_v also_o bear_v a_o part_n in_o this_o admirable_a hymn_n how_o just_o do_v we_o style_v the_o object_n of_o 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semel_fw-la dicunt_fw-la ne_fw-la singularitatem_fw-la credas_fw-la non_fw-la bis_fw-la dicunt_fw-la ne_fw-la spiritum_fw-la excludas_fw-la non_fw-la sanctos_fw-la ne_fw-la pluralitatem_fw-la aestimes_fw-la sed_fw-la ter_z repentant_a &_o idem_fw-la dicunt_fw-la ut_fw-la etiam_fw-la in_o hymno_fw-la distinctionem_fw-la trinitatis_fw-la &_o divinitatis_fw-la intelligas_fw-la unitatem_fw-la ambr._n de_fw-mi sp_z sanc_fw-la l_o 3_o c._n 18._o ita_fw-la epiphan_n in_o ancorat_n &_o procop._n gazaeus_n in_o jesaiam_n than_o that_o every_o person_n be_v acknowledge_v to_o be_v holy_a and_o all_o to_o be_v one_o lord_n god_n of_o host_n who_o command_v the_o army_n of_o heaven_n and_o all_o the_o creature_n of_o the_o world_n who_o glory_n fill_v both_o heaven_n and_o earth_n which_o way_n can_v we_o look_v or_o what_o can_v we_o think_v upon_o that_o do_v not_o declare_v how_o great_a and_o gracious_a their_o creator_n and_o preserver_n be_v and_o how_o can_v we_o then_o refrain_v from_o give_v glory_n also_o unto_o the_o lord_n most_o high_a in_o his_o nature_n he_o be_v holy_a in_o all_o his_o work_n glorious_a let_v we_o praise_v he_o therefore_o with_o pure_a heart_n for_o he_o be_v thrice_o holy_a let_v we_o bless_v he_o with_o a_o mighty_a vigour_n that_o as_o the_o angel_n make_v the_o upper_a so_o we_o may_v make_v the_o low_a region_n echo_n with_o his_o praise_n it_o be_v long_o since_o ordain_v that_o this_o hymn_n shall_v be_v use_v every_o day_n suppose_v the_o faithful_a will_v never_o be_v weary_a of_o so_o sweet_a and_o desirable_a a_o employment_n 450._o employment_n quia_fw-la tam_fw-la dulcis_fw-la &_o desiderabilis_fw-la vox_fw-la etiam_fw-la si_fw-la die_fw-la noctuque_fw-la possit_fw-la dici_fw-la fastidium_fw-la generare_fw-la non_fw-la possit_fw-la council_n vasen_n can_v 6._o an._n 450._o but_o sure_o it_o be_v most_o proper_a for_o this_o bless_a sacrament_n that_o as_o every_o person_n in_o the_o trinity_n concur_v to_o our_o redemption_n 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my_o deject_a mind_n and_o turn_v my_o ignorance_n into_o knowledge_n my_o knowledge_n into_o practice_n and_o make_v that_o practice_n so_o sweet_a and_o easy_a that_o this_o may_v be_v a_o day_n of_o joy_n to_o i_o also_o solemnize_v in_o the_o white_a garment_n of_o sanctification_n and_o rejoice_n and_o final_o let_v not_o this_o heavenly_a inspiration_n be_v only_o express_v in_o ecstasy_n and_o holy_a fervor_n this_o day_n but_o let_v thy_o spirit_n rest_n upon_o i_o and_o dwell_v in_o i_o for_o ever_o so_o shall_v i_o always_o have_v cause_n to_o bless_v thou_o for_o so_o incomparable_a a_o gift_n methinks_v i_o feel_v already_o the_o force_n thereof_o bear_v down_o my_o corruption_n and_o its_o bright_a beam_n drive_v away_o the_o mist_n of_o sin_n and_o error_n i_o find_v its_o flame_n warm_v my_o heart_n with_o zeal_n and_o charity_n and_o its_o quicken_a power_n open_v my_o seal_a lip_n to_o show_v forth_o thy_o praise_n therefore_o with_o angel_n etc._n etc._n a_o 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from_o hence_o i_o be_o teach_v to_o pray_v to_o the_o father_n in_o the_o name_n of_o the_o son_n through_o the_o assistance_n of_o the_o holy_a ghost_n and_o as_o long_o as_o i_o live_v will_v i_o praise_v thou_o and_o magnify_v thou_o in_o this_o manner_n i_o will_v bless_v thou_o particular_o at_o this_o holy_a feast_n for_o so_o excellent_a a_o revelation_n for_o this_o ordinance_n itself_o contain_v many_o thing_n above_o my_o understanding_n and_o be_v all_o mystery_n the_o trinity_n be_v the_o article_n and_o this_o sacrament_n the_o rite_n which_o do_v distinguish_v thy_o true_a religion_n from_o all_o the_o sect_n in_o the_o world_n wherefore_o by_o observe_v this_o rite_n i_o do_v embrace_v this_o faith_n and_o upon_o the_o representation_n of_o thy_o death_n i_o do_v profess_v to_o live_v in_o it_o and_o die_v for_o it_o resolve_v never_o to_o have_v other_o lord_n and_o when_o i_o find_v the_o father_n give_v the_o son_n give_v and_o the_o holy_a ghost_z dispense_n that_o gift_n unto_o my_o soul_n in_o this_o sacred_a communion_n it_o shall_v be_v a_o great_a confirmation_n to_o my_o faith_n in_o this_o divine_a mystery_n than_o can_v be_v acquire_v from_o the_o most_o curious_a search_n into_o it_o however_o i_o be_o resolve_v my_o reason_n shall_v vail_v to_o thy_o word_n and_o i_o will_v be_v content_a to_o stay_v for_o a_o full_a apprehension_n of_o this_o sublime_a truth_n till_o i_o be_o advance_v to_o a_o state_n of_o angelic_a perfection_n and_o come_v to_o behold_v the_o glory_n of_o the_o trin-une_a god_n till_o than_o i_o will_v bless_v thou_o for_o what_o i_o know_v and_o believe_v more_o than_o i_o can_v conceive_v and_o i_o will_v worship_v the_o same_o majesty_n which_o the_o heavenly_a choir_n do_v in_o these_o address_n therefore_o with_o angel_n etc._n etc._n partition_n iii_o of_o the_o celebration_n sect_n i._o of_o the_o address_n §_o 1._o the_o near_a we_o approach_v to_o these_o mystery_n the_o great_a reverence_n we_o must_v express_v the_o very_a heathen_a can_v say_v man_n shall_v be_v always_o best_a when_o they_o come_v to_o the_o god_n superstit_fw-la god_n 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d pythag._n ap_fw-mi plur._n de_fw-fr superstit_fw-la and_o therefore_o so_o much_o better_a by_o how_o much_o they_o come_v near_o our_o late_a rejoice_n may_v savour_v of_o too_o much_o confidence_n if_o it_o be_v not_o allay_v with_o this_o act_n of_o humility_n which_o be_v the_o immediate_a address_n to_o this_o holy_a feast_n there_o be_v somewhat_o agreeable_a to_o this_o some_o apology_n or_o acknowledgement_n in_o all_o ancient_a liturgy_n but_o that_o of_o st._n james_n come_v the_o near_a to_o this_o of_o we_o i_o come_v to_o this_o divine_a and_o supercoelestial_a mystery_n unworthy_a indeed_o but_o rely_v on_o thy_o goodness_n and_o afterward_o turn_v not_o away_o from_o we_o sinner_n who_o be_v celebrate_v this_o dreadful_a and_o unbloody_a sacrifice_n for_o we_o trust_v not_o in_o our_o own_o righteousness_n but_o in_o thy_o bountiful_a mercy_n etc._n etc._n but_o in_o none_o so_o full_o as_o in_o this_o present_a form_n can_v the_o devout_a soul_n express_v its_o sense_n of_o its_o own_o unworthiness_n and_o its_o desire_n to_o taste_v of_o this_o heavenly_a banquet_n as_o by_o our_o usual_a method_n will_v be_v more_o clear_o manifest_v the_o analysis_n of_o the_o address_n sect._n 2._o the_o address_n have_v two_o part_n 1._o a_o apology_n for_o this_o our_o approach_n show_v 1._o the_o ground_n thereof_o 1._o negative_o we_o do_v not_o presume_v to_o come_v to_o this_o thy_o table_n o_o merciful_a lord_n trust_v in_o our_o own_o righteousness_n 2._o affirmative_o but_o in_o thy_o manifold_a and_o great_a mercy_n 2._o the_o person_n come_v we_o be_v not_o worthy_a so_o much_o as_o to_o gather_v up_o the_o crumb_n under_o thy_o table_n 3._o what_o he_o be_v to_o who_o we_o come_v but_o thou_o be_v the_o same_o lord_n who_o property_n be_v always_o to_o have_v mercy_n 2._o a_o prayer_n for_o a_o blessing_n upon_o it_o note_v 1._o to_o who_o we_o pray_v grant_v we_o therefore_o gracious_a lord_n 2._o what_o we_o pray_v for_o so_o to_o eat_v the_o flesh_n of_o thy_o dear_a son_n jesus_n christ_n and_o to_o drink_v his_o blood_n 3._o for_o what_o end_n 1._o a_o present_a advantage_n by_o the_o 1._o cleanse_v of_o our_o body_n that_o our_o sinful_a body_n may_v be_v make_v clean_o by_o his_o body_n 2._o purify_n of_o our_o soul_n and_o our_o soul_n wash_v through_o his_o most_o precious_a blood_n 2._o a_o continual_a benefit_n by_o a_o inseparable_a uâ—ion_n and_o that_o we_o may_v evermore_o dwell_v in_o he_o and_o he_o in_o we_o amen_n a_o practical_a discourse_n upon_o the_o address_n §_o 3._o we_o do_v not_o presume_v to_o come_v to_o this_o thy_o table_n o_o merciful_a lord_n trust_v in_o our_o own_o righteousness_n but_o in_o thy_o manifold_a and_o great_a mercy_n when_o joseph_n brethren_n be_v invite_v to_o his_o house_n they_o dare_v not_o enter_v till_o they_o have_v make_v their_o apology_n at_o the_o door_n because_o they_o esteem_v themselves_o both_o criminal_a and_o unworthy_a gen._n 43.20_o how_o then_o shall_v we_o that_o be_v great_a offender_n and_o more_o unworthy_a presume_v to_o sit_v down_o at_o the_o table_n of_o the_o king_n of_o king_n before_o we_o have_v express_v our_o reverence_n and_o humility_n it_o be_v his_o goodness_n indeed_o to_o do_v we_o this_o honour_n but_o than_o it_o be_v at_o least_o our_o duty_n to_o be_v so_o just_a as_o to_o confess_v it_o be_v a_o free_a and_o undeserved_a favour_n agree_v rather_o to_o the_o nobleness_n of_o the_o giver_n than_o to_o the_o desert_n of_o the_o receiver_n chrysos_fw-la receiver_n 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d chrysos_fw-la now_o how_o can_v we_o better_o declare_v this_o than_o in_o the_o word_n of_o that_o favourite_n of_o heaven_n dan._n 9.23_o the_o prophet_n daniel_n who_o prayer_n be_v hear_v before_o it_o be_v finish_v because_o he_o present_v it_o not_o trust_v in_o his_o own_o righteousness_n but_o in_o god_n manifold_a and_o great_a mercy_n dan._n 9.18_o and_o that_o we_o may_v speak_v these_o word_n with_o the_o same_o sincerity_n and_o make_v these_o address_n with_o the_o same_o sense_n of_o our_o own_o unworthiness_n let_v we_o consider_v 1._o how_o dangerous_a it_o be_v to_o come_v to_o this_o holy_a sacrament_n with_o a_o proud_a heart_n for_o pride_n be_v foolish_a 1._o foolish_a 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d theodoret._n therap_n ser_fw-mi 1._o and_o unreasonable_a in_o itself_o dishonourable_a and_o injurious_a to_o god_n offensive_a and_o troublesome_a to_o our_o brethren_n harden_v and_o mischievous_a to_o ourselves_o and_o especial_o it_o be_v most_o odious_a and_o contrary_a to_o our_o lord_n jesus_n who_o humility_n we_o be_v here_o to_o remember_v solomon_n account_v it_o a_o uncomely_a
so_o afterward_o that_o we_o may_v retain_v the_o benefit_n which_o we_o have_v receive_v as_o the_o more_o particular_a consideration_n thereof_o will_v show_v the_o analysis_n of_o the_o first_o prayer_n in_o the_o postcommunion_n §_o 2._o this_o first_o prayer_n consist_v of_o three_o part_n 1._o a_o supplication_n to_o the_o father_n 1._o for_o the_o acceptance_n of_o our_o sacrifice_n of_o praise_n o_o lord_n our_o heavenly_a father_n we_o thy_o humble_a servant_n entire_o desire_v thy_o fatherly_a goodness_n merciful_o to_o accept_v this_o our_o sacrifice_n of_o praise_n and_o thanksgiving_n 2._o for_o the_o benefit_n of_o the_o oblation_n make_v by_o jesus_n christ_n most_o humble_o beseech_v thou_o to_o grant_v that_o by_o the_o merit_n and_o death_n of_o thy_o son_n jesus_n christ_n and_o through_o faith_n in_o his_o blood_n we_o and_o all_o thy_o whole_a church_n may_v receive_v remission_n of_o our_o sin_n and_o all_o other_o benefit_n of_o his_o passion_n 2._o a_o oblation_n of_o ourselves_o by_o 1._o a_o solemn_a dedication_n 1._o the_o thing_n dedicate_v and_o here_o we_o offer_v and_o present_v unto_o thou_o o_o lord_n ourselves_o our_o soul_n and_o body_n 2._o the_o end_n of_o the_o dedication_n to_o be_v a_o reasonable_a holy_a and_o lively_a sacrifice_n unto_o thou_o 2._o a_o petition_n for_o grace_n to_o make_v good_a this_o vow_n humble_o beseech_v thou_o that_o all_o we_o who_o be_v partaker_n of_o this_o holy_a communion_n may_v be_v full_o fill_v with_o thy_o grace_n and_o heavenly_a benediction_n 3._o a_o act_n of_o humility_n express_v in_o 1._o acknowledge_v our_o unworthiness_n and_o although_o we_o be_v unworthy_a through_o our_o manifold_a sin_n to_o offer_v unto_o thou_o any_o sacrifice_n 2._o petition_v to_o be_v merciful_o accept_v yet_o we_o beseech_v thou_o to_o accept_v this_o our_o bind_a duty_n and_o service_n not_o weigh_v our_o merit_n but_o pardon_v our_o offence_n 3._o a_o doxology_n to_o the_o whole_a bless_a trinity_n through_o jesus_n christ_n our_o lord_n by_o who_o and_o with_o who_o in_o the_o unity_n of_o the_o holy_a ghost_n all_o honour_n and_o glory_n be_v unto_o thou_o o_o father_n almighty_a world_n without_o end_n amen_n a_o practical_a discourse_n upon_o the_o first_o prayer_n with_o meditation_n after_o the_o communion_n §_o 3._o o_o lord_n our_o heavenly_a father_n we_o thy_o humble_a servant_n entire_o desire_v thy_o fatherly_a goodness_n merciful_o to_o accept_v this_o our_o sacrifice_n of_o praise_n and_o thanksgiving_n the_o devout_a soul_n be_v new_o refresh_v with_o these_o heavenly_a comfort_n and_o even_o ravish_v with_o joy_n to_o find_v he_o who_o she_o love_v and_o long_v after_o desire_v now_o a_o opportunity_n to_o express_v her_o gratitude_n but_o alas_o what_o have_v we_o to_o return_v we_o can_v make_v no_o requital_n only_o we_o must_v acknowledge_v the_o favour_n and_o offer_v up_o a_o sacrifice_n of_o praise_n for_o it_o and_o since_o this_o be_v all_o we_o can_v do_v we_o have_v need_n do_v this_o very_a well_o but_o if_o we_o reflect_v upon_o the_o manner_n even_o of_o this_o oblation_n we_o shall_v easy_o perceive_v there_o have_v be_v many_o defect_n so_o that_o without_o a_o merciful_a acceptance_n it_o can_v never_o avail_v we_o in_o the_o sight_n of_o god_n how_o apparent_a be_v it_o that_o we_o have_v not_o praise_v god_n so_o affectionate_o and_o unfeigned_o as_o so_o infinite_a a_o mercy_n do_v deserve_v wherefore_o if_o we_o be_v real_o his_o humble_a servant_n the_o first_o think_v in_o our_o heart_n and_o the_o first_o word_n in_o our_o mouth_n will_v be_v the_o confession_n of_o our_o fail_n even_o in_o the_o whole_a office_n from_o the_o begin_n to_o the_o end_n for_o the_o ancient_n call_v the_o whole_a communion_n the_o sacrifice_n of_o praise_n 20._o praise_n ecclesia_fw-la immolat_a in_fw-la corpore_fw-la christi_fw-la sacrificium_fw-la laudis_fw-la aug._n l._n 1._o in_o advers._fw-la legis_fw-la cap._n 20._o as_o our_o church_n here_o do_v whereas_o the_o romanist_n only_o call_v it_o a_o sacrifice_n rom._n sacrifice_n praesta_fw-la ut_fw-la hoc_fw-la sacrificium_fw-la quod_fw-la oculis_fw-la tuus_fw-la majestatis_fw-la indignus_fw-la obtuli_fw-la missal_n rom._n without_o any_o other_o addition_n but_o it_o be_v not_o the_o sacrifice_n of_o christ_n which_o we_o here_o speak_v of_o for_o that_o be_v always_o please_v to_o god_n and_o be_v absolute_o perfect_a but_o it_o be_v our_o own_o peace-offering_a in_o commemoration_n thereof_o in_o which_o there_o have_v bâ—en_v many_o fail_n and_o therefore_o we_o desire_v and_o beg_v that_o it_o may_v be_v accept_v in_o mercy_n so_o that_o our_o infirmity_n may_v not_o deprive_v we_o of_o the_o benefit_n and_o the_o comfort_n thereof_o to_o which_o purpose_n let_v we_o thus_o meditate_v when_o i_o compare_v thy_o act_n with_o i_o holy_a jesus_n i_o be_o exceed_o ashamed_a to_o behold_v so_o vast_a a_o disproportion_n thou_o give_v i_o thy_o merit_n and_o grace_n thy_o life_n and_o thy_o love_n at_o present_a and_o have_v promise_v thy_o kingdom_n to_o i_o in_o reversion_n and_o i_o have_v scarce_o return_v this_o with_o the_o entire_a devotion_n of_o one_o half_a hour_n oh_o how_o little_o be_v my_o obdurate_a heart_n affect_v with_o the_o sense_n of_o my_o own_o guilt_n the_o fear_n of_o the_o divine_a wrath_n or_o the_o apprehension_n of_o thy_o suffering_n yet_o lord_n i_o do_v desire_n and_o do_v endeavour_v to_o praise_v thou_o so_o that_o i_o hope_v thou_o will_v consider_v my_o infirmity_n with_o much_o compassion_n and_o measure_v my_o service_n not_o by_o the_o exactness_n of_o the_o performance_n but_o by_o the_o sincerity_n of_o my_o wish_n so_o shall_v i_o be_v accept_v before_o thy_o heavenly_a father_n and_o by_o the_o mercy_n of_o that_o acceptance_n be_v oblige_v unto_o thou_o for_o ever_o §_o 4._o most_o humble_o beseech_v thou_o to_o grant_v that_o by_o the_o merit_n and_o death_n of_o thy_o son_n jesus_n christ_n and_o through_o faith_n in_o his_o blood_n we_o and_o all_o thy_o whole_a church_n may_v obtain_v remission_n of_o our_o sin_n and_o all_o other_o benefit_n of_o his_o passion_n our_o heavenly_a father_n do_v not_o at_o any_o time_n require_v our_o praise_n mere_o for_o the_o advancement_n of_o his_o own_o glory_n but_o that_o we_o may_v thereby_o be_v the_o more_o fit_a to_o receive_v great_a benefit_n from_o he_o 52._o he_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d ch._n in_o gen._n hom_n 52._o thus_o in_o the_o design_n of_o this_o holy_a sacrament_n he_o do_v not_o only_o intend_v it_o as_o a_o sacrifice_n of_o praise_n for_o the_o death_n of_o christ_n but_o as_o a_o mean_n to_o convey_v the_o blessing_n thereof_o to_o we_o wherefore_o we_o must_v in_o the_o next_o place_n petition_n that_o we_o may_v find_v the_o happy_a effect_n of_o our_o lord_n passion_n and_o then_o we_o shall_v have_v good_a ground_n to_o turn_v this_o memorial_n thereof_o into_o eucharist_n and_o thanksgiving_n we_o have_v behold_v that_o sacred_a body_n break_v and_o that_o precious_a blood_n spill_v in_o a_o mystery_n which_o be_v sufficient_a to_o atone_v our_o sin_n and_o the_o sin_n of_o the_o whole_a church_n and_o we_o have_v now_o perceive_v our_o own_o need_n of_o mercy_n and_o we_o be_v in_o perfect_a charity_n with_o all_o christian_a people_n so_o that_o it_o be_v now_o most_o proper_a for_o we_o to_o pray_v that_o that_o so_o excellent_a a_o price_n may_v not_o be_v pay_v in_o vain_a so_o glorious_a a_o offering_n may_v not_o want_v its_o due_a effect_n but_o that_o by_o this_o sacrifice_n as_o the_o meritorious_a and_o move_a cause_n and_o by_o our_o faith_n therein_o as_o the_o instrumental_a we_o and_o the_o whole_a church_n may_v find_v remission_n at_o the_o hand_n of_o god_n this_o be_v the_o great_a end_n of_o our_o communicate_v and_o if_o we_o will_v most_o earnest_o entreat_v for_o it_o we_o may_v thus_o enlarge_v ourselves_o gracious_a lord_n we_o have_v behold_v the_o efficacious_a and_o all-saving_a sacrifice_n which_o thy_o son_n have_v offer_v for_o we_o we_o have_v remember_v it_o and_o bless_v thy_o name_n for_o it_o as_o well_o as_o we_o be_v able_a though_o not_o so_o high_o as_o we_o be_v oblige_v to_o do_v clement_n do_v gratias_fw-la agimus_fw-la deus_fw-la omnipotens_fw-la non_fw-la quantum_fw-la debemus_fw-la sed_fw-la quantum_fw-la possumus_fw-la liturg._n s._n clement_n for_o the_o benefit_n thereof_o be_v inestimable_a oh_o let_v they_o not_o all_o be_v lose_v unto_o we_o for_o want_v of_o faith_n to_o believe_v and_o receive_v they_o there_o be_v no_o want_n of_o merit_n in_o jesus_n to_o deserve_v no_o want_n of_o mercy_n in_o thou_o to_o bestow_v remission_n oh_o let_v there_o not_o want_v in_o we_o or_o in_o any_o of_o those_o for_o who_o christ_n die_v grace_n to_o accept_v this_o pardon_n behold_v lord_n how_o we_o struggle_v under_o a_o load_n of_o guilt_n
forth_o the_o death_n of_o christ_n and_o that_o homage_n and_o service_n which_o thou_o command_v we_o to_o perform_v wherefore_o dear_a lord_n be_v thou_o please_v with_o this_o so_o sincere_a though_o poor_a acknowledgement_n not_o weigh_v or_o consider_v our_o merit_n by_o which_o we_o can_v pretend_v any_o right_n to_o thy_o acceptance_n but_o pardon_v our_o offence_n which_o may_v cause_v thou_o to_o reject_v we_o oh_o do_v thou_o deal_v thus_o with_o we_o through_o the_o merit_n and_o intercession_n of_o jesus_n christ_n our_o lord_n by_o who_o as_o our_o mediator_n be_v with_o who_o as_o thy_o only_a son_n in_o the_o unity_n of_o and_o together_o with_o the_n holy_a ghost_n we_o desire_v all_o honour_n and_o glory_n may_v be_v give_v unto_o thou_o o_o father_n almighty_n both_o now_o in_o this_o world_n and_o for_o ever_o in_o the_o world_n which_o be_v without_o end_n amen_n sect_n iii_o of_o the_o second_o prayer_n in_o the_o postcommunion_n §_o 1._o when_o we_o communicate_v often_o it_o may_v be_v very_o grateful_a and_o sometime_o very_o helpful_a to_o our_o devotion_n to_o vary_v the_o form_n for_o which_o cause_n the_o church_n have_v supply_v we_o with_o a_o other_o prayer_n that_o so_o according_a to_o the_o temper_n of_o our_o spirit_n we_o may_v make_v our_o choice_n this_o being_n more_o full_a of_o praise_n and_o acknowledgement_n will_v be_v most_o fit_a when_o our_o mind_n have_v a_o joyful_a sense_n of_o the_o benefit_n receive_v in_o this_o sacrament_n as_o the_o former_a consist_v chief_o of_o vow_n and_o resolution_n be_v more_o proper_a when_o we_o will_v express_v ourselves_o in_o love_n or_o duty_n and_o yet_o we_o may_v use_v either_o of_o they_o at_o any_o time_n because_o neither_o do_v the_o former_a want_n thanksgiving_n nor_o this_o petition_n for_o grace_n the_o composition_n of_o this_o also_o be_v regular_a and_o judicious_a pious_a and_o extract_v out_o of_o ancient_a form_n and_o as_o the_o former_a prayer_n it_o will_v not_o 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our_o liturgy_n here_o in_o the_o end_n of_o the_o communion_n for_o every_o devout_a communicant_a be_v now_o even_o full_a of_o gratitude_n and_o long_v for_o a_o opportunity_n to_o pour_v out_o his_o soul_n in_o the_o praise_n of_o god_n and_o how_o fit_a this_o hymn_n be_v for_o that_o purpose_n the_o analysis_n and_o follow_a discourse_n will_v show_v the_o analysis_n of_o the_o angelic_a hymn_n or_o gloria_fw-la in_o excelsis_fw-la §_o 2._o the_o angelic_a hymn_n have_v two_o part_n 1._o the_o angel_n song_n acknowledge_v 1._o the_o effect_n of_o christ_n death_n 1._o above_o glory_n be_v to_o god_n on_o high_a and_o 2._o below_o in_o earth_n peace_n 2._o the_o move_a cause_n of_o it_o good_a will_n towards_o men._n 2._o a_o descant_n upon_o it_o by_o 1._o a_o glorification_n of_o the_o father_n express_v 1._o the_o manner_n how_o we_o offer_v this_o praise_n we_o praise_v thou_o we_o bless_v thou_o we_o worship_v thou_o we_o glorify_v thou_o we_o give_v thanks_o unto_o thou_o 2._o the_o reason_n why_o for_o thy_o great_a glory_n 3._o the_o person_n to_o who_o o_o lord_n god_n heavenly_a king_n god_n the_o father_n almighty_n 2._o a_o supplication_n to_o the_o son_n who_o be_v 1._o confess_v in_o his_o title_n o_o lord_n the_o only_o beget_v son_n jesu_n christ_n o_o lord_n god_n lamb_n of_o god_n son_n of_o the_o father_n 2._o invocate_v by_o his_o 1._o office_n to_o 1._o pardon_v that_o take_v away_o the_o sin_n of_o the_o world_n have_v mercy_n upon_o we_o thou_o that_o take_v away_o etc._n etc._n have_v mercy_n etc._n etc._n 2._o hear_v we_o thou_o that_o take_v away_o the_o sin_n of_o the_o world_n receive_v our_o prayer_n 2._o by_o his_o glory_n also_o to_o pardon_v we_o thou_o that_o sit_v at_o the_o right_a hand_n of_o the_o father_n
sin_n of_o the_o world_n receive_v our_o prayer_n thou_o that_o sit_v at_o the_o right_a hand_n of_o the_o father_n have_v mercy_n upon_o we_o as_o the_o father_n be_v the_o object_n so_o the_o son_n be_v the_o subject_a of_o the_o angelic_a praise_n wherefore_o in_o the_o next_o place_n we_o be_v to_o glorify_v he_o who_o be_v remember_v and_o represent_v give_v by_o god_n and_o receive_v by_o we_o in_o this_o mystery_n it_o be_v usual_a at_o the_o entertainment_n of_o great_a prince_n by_o a_o herald_n to_o proclaim_v their_o name_n style_n and_o title_n with_o great_a solemnity_n even_o so_o the_o pious_a soul_n which_o have_v now_o receive_v her_o dear_a lord_n do_v with_o a_o mighty_a pleasure_n repeat_v all_o the_o name_n belong_v to_o his_o person_n to_o his_o nature_n and_o his_o office_n and_o thereby_o declare_v the_o majesty_n and_o glory_n the_o mercy_n and_o goodness_n of_o he_o who_o she_o have_v now_o accept_v for_o her_o lord_n and_o king_n and_o whilst_o we_o be_v set_v out_o his_o glory_n we_o do_v also_o invocate_v he_o by_o all_o these_o honourable_a and_o endear_n name_n that_o he_o will_v employ_v his_o power_n his_o interest_n and_o merit_n to_o make_v our_o person_n and_o our_o prayer_n acceptable_a we_o behold_v he_o die_v for_o the_o sin_n of_o all_o the_o world_n and_o we_o can_v but_o beseech_v he_o to_o grant_v our_o pardon_n we_o discern_v he_o sit_v at_o the_o right_a hand_n of_o the_o father_n intercede_v for_o we_o and_o thereby_o we_o be_v encourage_v to_o beseech_v he_o to_o pity_v our_o misery_n and_o accomplish_v our_o desire_n his_o glory_n and_o our_o necessity_n make_v we_o beg_v this_o with_o ingeminated_a cry_n and_o a_o redouble_a importunity_n say_v as_o he_o once_o in_o his_o agony_n do_v the_o very_a same_o word_n and_o thus_o we_o do_v at_o once_o provide_v for_o our_o own_o relief_n and_o do_v honour_n to_o the_o bless_a jesus_n for_o this_o part_n be_v so_o contrive_v that_o it_o be_v a_o confession_n of_o our_o faith_n a_o acknowledgement_n of_o his_o glory_n a_o prayer_n and_o a_o tanksgiving_n all_o in_o one_o and_o thus_o we_o may_v reduce_v it_o to_o a_o practical_a meditation_n how_o shall_v we_o express_v thy_o welcome_n into_o our_o soul_n bless_a jesus_n or_o how_o shall_v we_o celebrate_v thy_o praise_n we_o will_v remember_v what_o thou_o be_v in_o thyself_o and_o what_o thou_o have_v do_v for_o we_o for_o thou_o be_v glorious_a enough_o in_o thy_o own_o perfection_n o_o thou_o eternal_a and_o only_o beget_v son_n of_o god_n equal_a to_o the_o father_n who_o be_v thyself_o both_o lord_n and_o god_n how_o lovely_a be_v thou_o o_o thou_o innocent_a lamb_n of_o god_n encircle_v with_o million_o of_o redeem_a soul_n who_o thou_o have_v wash_v in_o thy_o blood_n o_o how_o illustrious_a a_o brightness_n shine_v round_o about_o thou_o whilst_o thou_o be_v in_o the_o midst_n of_o all_o thy_o happiness_n intercede_v for_o poor_a sinner_n i_o adore_v thou_o and_o long_o to_o do_v thou_o honour_n and_o i_o delight_n to_o see_v all_o the_o angel_n of_o heaven_n worship_v thou_o my_o lord_n and_o my_o god_n have_v thou_o merit_v so_o much_o on_o earth_n and_o have_v thou_o so_o much_o glory_n in_o heaven_n sweet_a saviour_n then_o sure_o i_o can_v perish_v behold_v how_o many_o poor_a soul_n be_v prostrate_a before_o thou_o admire_v and_o publish_v the_o merit_n of_o thy_o death_n and_o the_o power_n of_o thy_o intercession_n hear_v our_o importunate_a supplication_n and_o help_v we_o all_o therefore_o o_o lord_n that_o we_o may_v be_v able_a by_o experience_n to_o proclaim_v thy_o goodness_n amen_n §_o 6._o for_o thou_o only_o be_v holy_a thou_o only_o be_v the_o lord_n thou_o only_o o_o christ_n with_o the_o holy_a ghost_n art_n most_o high_a in_o the_o glory_n of_o god_n the_o father_n amen_n this_o phrase_n thou_o only_o be_v holy_a with_o some_o other_o in_o this_o hymn_n be_v take_v out_o of_o the_o song_n of_o moses_n and_o of_o the_o lamb_n revel_v 15.4_o as_o that_o thou_o only_o be_v the_o lord_n be_v from_o the_o first_o ep._n tim._n 6.15_o graec._n 6.15_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d apoc._n 15.4_o vulg._n solus_fw-la pius_fw-la es_fw-la 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 1_o timoth._n 6.15_o non_fw-la quod_fw-la non_fw-la aliis_fw-la be_v titulus_fw-la aliquo_fw-la sensu_fw-la tribuatur_fw-la sed_fw-la quia_fw-la hoc_fw-la quicquid_fw-la est_fw-la à _fw-la deo_fw-la venit_fw-la grot._n in_o 1_o tim._n 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d responsor_fw-la ad_fw-la quaest_n graec._n there_o be_v indeed_o holy_a angel_n and_o saint_n and_o there_o be_v lord_n many_o 1_o cor._n 8.5_o yet_o none_o of_o these_o have_v a_o propriety_n in_o this_o title_n because_o their_o holiness_n be_v imperfect_a and_o derive_v only_a jesus_n be_v holy_a in_o and_o of_o himself_o and_o of_o his_o holiness_n all_o other_o do_v receive_v he_o be_v holy_a and_o hallow_a because_o he_o hallow_v and_o sanctifi_v we_o as_o the_o liturgy_n of_o st._n james_n paraphrase_v it_o jacob._n it_o solus_fw-la tu_fw-la sanctus_fw-la es_fw-la qui_fw-la sanctificas_fw-la &_o sanctificaris_fw-la liturg._n s._n jacob._n he_o only_o be_v that_o lord_n say_v st._n augustine_n 36._o augustine_n solus_fw-la verus_fw-la dominus_fw-la es_fw-la qui_fw-la dominum_fw-la non_fw-la habes_fw-la aug._n confess_v l._n 10._o c._n 36._o who_o have_v no_o other_o lord_n above_o he_o for_o he_o only_o with_o the_o holy_a ghost_n be_v equal_a to_o the_o father_n god_n bless_v for_o ever_o and_o this_o be_v the_o reason_n why_o we_o exalt_v he_o so_o high_o and_o pass_v by_o the_o mediation_n of_o saint_n and_o angel_n because_o none_o be_v so_o holy_a none_o so_o mighty_a none_o so_o high_a in_o the_o favour_n of_o god_n nor_o none_o so_o gracious_a and_o love_a to_o we_o as_o jesus_n be_v this_o we_o do_v acknowledge_v therefore_o with_o all_o possible_a joy_n and_o triumph_n and_o it_o be_v a_o mighty_a rejoice_n to_o our_o spirit_n that_o he_o who_o have_v give_v himself_o for_o we_o and_o be_v come_v to_o dwell_v with_o we_o be_v so_o high_a and_o so_o magnificent_a and_o while_o it_o do_v cheer_v our_o heart_n to_o set_v forth_o his_o glory_n our_o enemy_n be_v confound_v for_o while_o the_o church_n triumph_v the_o power_n of_o darkness_n tremble_v at_o the_o mention_n of_o his_o perfection_n let_v we_o then_o refresh_v ourselves_o with_o some_o such_o meditation_n we_o have_v exalt_v thou_o o_o lord_n as_o high_a as_o we_o can_v and_o yet_o scarce_o so_o high_a as_o real_o thou_o be_v we_o will_v apply_v ourselves_o to_o thou_o only_o for_o holiness_n for_o thou_o only_o be_v most_o holy_a we_o will_v seek_v for_o succour_n and_o protection_n from_o thou_o for_o thou_o be_v the_o supreme_a lord_n of_o lord_n and_o we_o will_v not_o doubt_v of_o acceptance_n with_o our_o heavenly_a father_n because_o thou_o be_v a_o partner_n in_o his_o divinity_n the_o high_a favourite_n of_o the_o celestial_a court_n thou_o be_v the_o great_a and_o the_o best_a in_o heaven_n and_o earth_n and_o to_o my_o endless_a comfort_n whatsoever_o thou_o be_v thou_o have_v make_v thyself_o my_o so_o that_o the_o great_a thy_o glory_n be_v the_o great_a be_v my_o happiness_n now_o by_o faith_n hereafter_o by_o enjoyment_n it_o be_v true_a i_o can_v see_v thou_o with_o my_o bodily_a eye_n but_o i_o admire_v and_o bless_v thou_o i_o love_v thou_o with_o ecstasy_n of_o affection_n for_o thou_o be_v my_o lord_n and_o i_o be_o thy_o servant_n i_o feel_v thy_o influence_n and_o i_o believe_v thy_o excellency_n so_o that_o i_o can_v rejoice_v in_o thou_o with_o joy_n unspeakable_a and_o full_a of_o glory_n thou_o be_v the_o high_a in_o thy_o father_n favour_n and_o in_o my_o esteem_n also_o to_o thou_o therefore_o with_o the_o father_n and_o the_o holy_a ghost_n be_v all_o honour_n and_o glory_n now_o and_o for_o ever_o amen_n the_o paraphrase_n of_o the_o angelic_a hymn_n §_o 7._o o_o come_v let_v we_o join_v with_o the_o heavenly_a host_n and_o sing_v praise_n for_o the_o redemption_n wrought_v by_o jesus_n which_o bring_v so_o much_o glory_n to_o god_n who_o dwell_v on_o high_n from_o all_o the_o saint_n and_o angel_n be_v which_o make_v on_o earth_n such_o a_o bless_a peace_n by_o reconcile_a we_o all_o to_o god_n and_o to_o one_o another_o and_o which_o also_o declare_v so_o great_a good_a will_n in_o the_o almighty_a towards_o men_n who_o have_v perish_v eternal_o without_o his_o mercy_n holy_a father_n it_o be_v we_o that_o receive_v the_o benefit_n of_o this_o thy_o goodness_n wherefore_o we_o praise_v thou_o for_o the_o power_n and_o we_o bless_v thou_o for_o the_o mercy_n of_o this_o great_a salvation_n we_o worship_v thou_o with_o our_o body_n and_o we_o glorify_v thou_o with_o our_o soul_n for_o thou_o have_v redeem_v they_o both_o we_o give_v
thanks_o unto_o thou_o with_o all_o our_o heart_n for_o thy_o great_a glory_n which_o be_v give_v to_o thou_o by_o all_o the_o world_n o_fw-la lord_n god_n we_o acknowledge_v thou_o be_v our_o heavenly_a king_n who_o have_v subdue_v our_o enemy_n thou_o be_v god_n the_o father_n almighty_n who_o have_v design_v and_o bring_v about_o this_o marvellous_a work_n we_o do_v also_o adore_v thou_o o_fw-la lord_n our_o saviour_n remember_v with_o delight_n and_o confess_v with_o joy_n that_o thou_o be_v the_o only_o beget_v son_n of_o god_n jesu_fw-la christ_n the_o anoint_v redeemer_n and_o now_o o_n lord_n god_n as_o thou_o be_v the_o most_o innocent_a lamb_n of_o god_n slay_v and_o sacrifice_v for_o our_o offence_n and_o as_o thou_o be_v the_o most_o dear_o belove_a son_n of_o the_o father_n that_o by_o thy_o holy_a passion_n take_v away_o the_o sin_n of_o the_o world_n we_o entreat_v thou_o to_o have_v mercy_n upon_o we_o and_o pity_v we_o and_o again_o we_o beseech_v thou_o thou_o that_o take_v away_o the_o sin_n of_o the_o whole_a world_n since_o we_o be_v sinner_n have_v mercy_n upon_o we_o and_o forgive_v we_o and_o once_o more_o we_o pray_v thou_o o_o thou_o that_o take_v away_o the_o sin_n of_o the_o world_n take_v away_o our_o sin_n and_o receive_v our_o prayer_n which_o otherwise_o may_v be_v hinder_v by_o they_o we_o know_v thou_o have_v the_o only_a interest_n in_o heaven_n wherefore_o we_o do_v again_o beseech_v thou_o thou_o that_o sit_v in_o great_a glory_n at_o the_o right_a hand_n of_o the_o father_n that_o thou_o will_v have_v mercy_n upon_o we_o and_o save_v our_o soul_n to_o thou_o we_o make_v this_o application_n for_o pardon_n and_o acceptance_n bless_a jesus_n for_o thou_o only_o be_v holy_a in_o and_o from_o thyself_o to_o thou_o we_o seek_v for_o succour_v for_o thou_o only_o be_v the_o supreme_a lord_n of_o lord_n thou_o only_o o_o christ_n together_o with_o the_o holy_a ghost_n the_o comforter_n art_n most_o high_a in_o the_o favour_n and_o a_o partner_n in_o the_o glory_n of_o god_n the_o father_n constitute_v the_o holy_a and_o undivided_a trinity_n which_o be_v bless_v for_o ever_o amen_n sect_n v._o of_o the_o final_a blessing_n §_o 1._o of_o the_o conclude_a the_o ordinary_a prayer_n with_o a_o blessing_n we_o have_v discourse_v comp._n to_o the_o temple_n sect_n ult_n but_o beside_o it_o be_v apparent_a that_o the_o people_n be_v always_o dismiss_v from_o this_o ordinance_n with_o a_o solemn_a benediction_n pronounce_v by_o the_o bishop_n when_o he_o be_v present_a 30._o present_a plebs_fw-la ab_fw-la episcopo_fw-la cum_fw-la benedictione_n mittatur_fw-la council_n agath_fw-mi can_v 30._o and_o in_o his_o absence_n by_o the_o priest_n arelaten_v priest_n populus_fw-la non_fw-la ante_fw-la discedat_fw-la quà m_fw-la missae_fw-la solennitas_fw-la compleatur_fw-la &_o ubi_fw-la episcopus_fw-la non_fw-la fuerit_fw-la benedictionem_fw-la accipiat_fw-la sacerdotis_fw-la council_n 3._o arelaten_v yet_o so_o as_o none_o may_v depart_v till_o this_o be_v give_v by_o the_o one_o or_o the_o other_o which_o custom_n some_o will_v ground_v upon_o our_o saviour_n practice_n who_o after_o his_o last_o eat_v with_o his_o disciple_n luke_n 24.43_o take_v his_o leave_n with_o a_o blessing_n ver_fw-la 50._o the_o present_a form_n be_v take_v out_o of_o holy_a scripture_n the_o first_o part_n be_v from_o philip._n 4.7_o the_o latter_a part_n be_v a_o christian_a paraphrase_n upon_o the_o old_a form_n of_o moses_n numb_a 6.24_o 25_o 26._o for_o whereas_o the_o name_n of_o the_o lord_n be_v thrice_o repeat_v there_o to_o note_v the_o mystery_n of_o the_o trinity_n we_o have_v explain_v it_o by_o the_o father_n son_n and_o holy_a ghost_n and_o what_o be_v further_a observable_a the_o follow_a method_n will_v declare_v the_o analysis_n of_o the_o final_a blessing_n sect._n 2._o this_o blessing_n contain_v a_o twofold_a wish_n 1._o for_o the_o peace_n of_o god_n to_o be_v in_o we_o show_v 1._o the_o excellency_n thereof_o the_o peace_n of_o god_n which_o pass_v all_o understanding_n 2._o the_o end_n for_o which_o it_o be_v desire_v keep_v your_o heart_n and_o mind_n in_o the_o knowledge_n and_o love_n of_o god_n and_o of_o his_o son_n jesus_n christ_n our_o lord_n 2._o for_o the_o blessing_n of_o god_n to_o be_v upon_o we_o intimate_v 1._o whence_o it_o must_v proceed_v and_o the_o blessing_n of_o god_n almâ—ghty_a the_o father_n the_o son_n and_o the_o holy_a ghost_n 2._o how_o it_o be_v to_o be_v impart_v be_v among_o you_o and_o remain_v with_o you_o always_o amen_n a_o practical_a discourse_n upon_o the_o final_a blessing_n §_o 3._o the_o peace_n of_o god_n which_o pass_v all_o understanding_n keep_v your_o heart_n and_o mind_n in_o the_o knowledge_n and_o love_n of_o god_n and_o of_o his_o son_n jesus_n christ_n our_o lord_n when_o st._n paul_n have_v direct_v we_o to_o make_v our_o address_n to_o god_n by_o prayer_n supplication_n and_o thanksgiving_n philip._n 4.6_o he_o immediate_o add_v and_o the_o peace_n of_o god_n shall_v keep_v your_o heart_n etc._n etc._n ver_fw-la 7._o so_o that_o he_o may_v seem_v to_o have_v design_v this_o to_o be_v a_o conclusion_n for_o this_o very_a office_n for_o we_o have_v now_o by_o prayer_n litany_n and_o eucharist_n 4.7_o eucharist_n graec._n 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d phil._n 4.7_o make_v our_o application_n to_o the_o divine_a majesty_n wherefore_o the_o holy_a man_n by_o this_o method_n ought_v now_o to_o give_v we_o the_o peace_n of_o god_n we_o have_v begin_v in_o piety_n and_o therefore_o we_o shall_v certain_o end_v in_o peace_n hence_o all_o liturgy_n general_o conclude_v with_o the_o mention_n of_o peace_n basil_n peace_n in_o pace_fw-la christi_fw-la eamus_fw-la lit._n s._n jacob_n reg._n ms._n enim_fw-la lâ—git_fw-la 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d phil._n 4.7_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d chrysos_fw-la hom_n de_fw-fr jejun_fw-fr in_fw-it pasch_fw-mi in_o pace_fw-la procedamus_fw-la in_o nomine_fw-la domini_fw-la lit._n s._n basil_n and_o there_o be_v not_o a_o more_o comprehensive_a blessing_n than_o peace_n nor_o a_o more_o seasonable_a valediction_n after_o this_o sacrament_n whether_o we_o understand_v it_o of_o the_o peace_n which_o god_n have_v make_v with_o we_o or_o of_o that_o which_o he_o require_v of_o we_o 1._o if_o we_o take_v it_o for_o the_o peace_n which_o god_n have_v make_v with_o we_o viz._n for_o our_o reconciliation_n to_o he_o by_o jesus_n christ_n rom._n 5.1_o philip._n 5.1_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d theophylac_n in_o loc_n philip._n and_o the_o internal_a peace_n of_o conscience_n follow_v thereupon_o it_o be_v so_o admirable_a in_o itself_o and_o it_o bring_v such_o comfort_n to_o the_o soul_n which_o enjoy_v it_o that_o it_o not_o only_o surpass_v all_o the_o gift_n of_o wisdom_n and_o knowledge_n but_o pass_v the_o capacity_n of_o the_o high_a understanding_n to_o comprehend_v it_o and_o whereas_o we_o do_v now_o all_o pretend_v to_o know_v and_o to_o love_n god_n and_o our_o lord_n jesus_n christ_n the_o minister_n pray_v that_o we_o may_v find_v such_o comfort_n and_o delight_n in_o our_o peace_n and_o reconciliation_n with_o god_n that_o it_o may_v keep_v we_o firm_a and_o constant_a to_o this_o knowledge_n and_o love_n that_o it_o may_v win_v the_o affection_n of_o our_o heart_n and_o gratify_v the_o power_n of_o our_o mind_n so_o as_o to_o attract_v we_o to_o a_o further_a progress_n in_o the_o knowledge_n of_o so_o gracious_a a_o god_n and_o in_o the_o love_n of_o so_o dear_a a_o saviour_n he_o pray_v that_o this_o peace_n may_v make_v we_o despise_v all_o the_o friendship_n of_o sin_n and_o engage_v we_o to_o seek_v after_o a_o further_a acquaintance_n with_o god_n and_o a_o near_a union_n with_o jesus_n christ_n so_o that_o we_o may_v fall_v off_o no_o more_o to_o vanity_n when_o we_o have_v taste_v these_o divine_a pleasure_n 2._o if_o we_o take_v it_o for_o the_o peace_n which_o god_n require_v of_o we_o viz._n that_o peace_n which_o by_o his_o command_n we_o here_o make_v with_o our_o brethren_n which_o sense_n theophylact_v also_o mention_n it_o be_v very_o proper_a to_o wish_v that_o this_o peace_n may_v keep_v our_o heart_n also_o for_o we_o be_v all_o here_o join_v in_o the_o unity_n of_o the_o spirit_n and_o the_o bond_n of_o peace_n and_o amity_n as_o a_o token_n whereof_o the_o ancient_n finish_v these_o mystery_n with_o a_o kiss_n of_o peace_n 16.16_o peace_n 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d justin_n m._n apol._n 2._o osculum_fw-la pacis_fw-la quod_fw-la est_fw-la signaculum_fw-la orationis_fw-la tertul._n de_fw-fr or._n roman_n 16.16_o and_o suppose_v they_o have_v not_o receive_v aright_o unless_o they_o all_o depart_v in_o mutual_a peace_n and_o charity_n ibid._n charity_n quale_n sacrificium_fw-la est_fw-la à _fw-la quo_fw-la sine_fw-la pace_n receditur_fw-la idem_fw-la tertul._n ibid._n and_o this_o bless_a peace_n be_v both_o better_a than_o
all_o gift_n of_o understanding_n and_o it_o have_v a_o sweetness_n and_o pleasure_n in_o it_o that_o pass_v all_o carnal_a knowledge_n and_o none_o can_v tell_v the_o delight_n of_o this_o peace_n but_o they_o that_o feel_v it_o wherefore_o when_o the_o minister_n see_v you_o all_o unite_a in_o this_o divine_a peace_n he_o pray_v that_o you_o may_v find_v such_o comfort_n in_o this_o amity_n and_o concord_n as_o to_o keep_v your_o heart_n and_o mind_n firm_a in_o love_v that_o god_n who_o have_v make_v you_o all_o friend_n that_o you_o may_v be_v so_o take_v with_o these_o path_n of_o peace_n that_o you_o may_v desire_v to_o know_v more_o full_o and_o to_o love_v more_o fervent_o the_o god_n of_o peace_n and_o the_o prince_n of_o peace_n who_o first_o direct_v you_o into_o those_o blessed_a way_n in_o both_o sense_n it_o be_v a_o apt_a and_o pious_a wish_n that_o we_o may_v not_o apostatise_v nor_o fall_v of_o and_o therefore_o we_o ought_v to_o join_v our_o own_o petition_n to_o this_o blessing_n that_o so_o we_o may_v be_v constant_a to_o the_o end_n §_o 4_o and_o the_o blessing_n of_o god_n almighty_n the_o father_n the_o son_n and_o the_o holy_a ghost_n be_v among_o you_o aâ—d_v remain_v with_o you_o always_o amen_n it_o be_v a_o principal_a part_n of_o the_o priest_n office_n to_o bless_v the_o people_n in_o god_n name_n deut._n 10.8_o and_o he_o have_v promise_v to_o bless_v those_o who_o thâ—y_v bless_v num._n 6._o ver_fw-la 27._o hereupon_o the_o ancient_a christian_n depart_v not_o till_o the_o priest_n have_v give_v they_o the_o blessing_n chrys_n blessing_n domine_fw-la benedic_fw-la benedictio_fw-la domini_fw-la super_fw-la nos_fw-la semper_fw-la nunc_fw-la &_o in_fw-la secula_fw-la seculorum_fw-la amen_n in_o fine_a liturg._n s._n chrys_n and_o the_o congregation_n ought_v to_o receive_v it_o upon_o their_o knee_n as_o the_o blessing_n of_o their_o spiritual_a father_n and_o we_o be_v to_o believe_v it_o to_o be_v more_o than_o a_o bare_a prayer_n because_o it_o not_o only_o beg_v but_o impart_v a_o blessing_n to_o those_o who_o be_v due_o qualify_v we_o believe_v that_o god_n hear_v his_o prayer_n in_o order_n to_o the_o consecration_n of_o the_o element_n and_o why_o shall_v we_o doubt_v of_o the_o efficacy_n of_o â—his_n blessing_n ruffin_n blessing_n benedicere_fw-la populo_fw-la non_fw-la debet_fw-la qui_fw-la christum_fw-la meruit_fw-la consecrare_fw-la hieron_n ep_v ad_fw-la ruffin_n we_o ought_v to_o believe_v that_o those_o who_o god_n minister_n bless_v shall_v be_v bless_v and_o according_o let_v we_o most_o fervent_o desire_v of_o god_n to_o ratify_v and_o confirm_v it_o for_o i_o assure_v you_o it_o be_v a_o most_o desirable_a thing_n it_o be_v the_o blessing_n of_o god_n almighty_n which_o make_v every_o thing_n to_o prosper_v and_o particular_o it_o be_v the_o blessing_n of_o the_o father_n as_o to_o our_o preservation_n the_o blessing_n of_o the_o son_n as_o to_o our_o pardon_n the_o blessing_n of_o the_o holy_a ghost_n as_o to_o our_o sanctification_n and_o all_o this_o desire_a to_o be_v with_o we_o all_o at_o present_a and_o to_o remain_v upon_o we_o for_o ever_o o_o happy_a soul_n that_o receive_v this_o benediction_n what_o can_v such_o a_o one_o need_n or_o desire_v more_o than_o the_o blessing_n of_o god_n and_o the_o favour_n of_o every_o person_n in_o the_o holy_a trinity_n both_o now_o and_o for_o ever_o and_o yet_o wheresoever_o the_o peace_n of_o god_n have_v go_v before_o this_o blessing_n shall_v follow_v after_o receive_v it_o then_o with_o faith_n and_o thankfulness_n and_o when_o you_o have_v do_v worship_n and_o return_v home_o with_o joy_n since_o the_o blessing_n of_o heaven_n go_v with_o you_o and_o will_v never_o leave_v you_o so_o long_o as_o the_o peace_n of_o god_n do_v rule_v in_o your_o heart_n and_o may_v that_o be_v for_o ever_o amen_n the_o paraphrase_n of_o the_o final_a blessing_n §_o 5._o let_v the_o comfort_n which_o you_o find_v in_o the_o peace_n and_o favour_v of_o god_n and_o the_o sweetness_n of_o that_o amity_n make_v one_o with_o another_o which_o pass_v and_n excel_v all_o the_o gift_n of_o knowledge_n yea_o and_o surpass_v all_o understanding_n to_o comprehend_v it_o let_v this_o divine_a peace_n i_o say_v keep_v the_o affection_n of_o your_o heart_n and_o the_o power_n of_o your_o mind_n firm_a and_o constant_a in_o the_o knowledge_n and_o sincere_a in_o the_o love_n of_o god_n our_o father_n be_v of_o his_o son_n jesus_n christ_n who_o we_o have_v take_v to_o be_v our_o lord_n and_o only_a saviour_n and_n let_v the_o blessing_n and_o favour_v of_o god_n almighty_n which_v you_o all_o so_o much_o need_v and_o desire_v even_o the_o blessing_n of_o god_n the_o father_n for_o your_o preservation_n of_o god_n the_o son_n for_o your_o redemption_n be_v of_o god_n the_o holy_a ghost_n for_o your_o sanctification_n let_v each_o of_o these_o at_o present_a be_v among_o you_o and_z let_v they_o remain_v with_o you_o always_o to_o your_o life_n end_v and_o may_v the_o almighty_a say_v hereto_o amen_n and_o then_o it_o shall_v be_v so_o a_o appendix_n of_o the_o additional_a prayer_n §_o 1._o lest_o there_o shall_v be_v any_o thing_n leave_v unasked_a in_o this_o excellent_a office_n the_o church_n have_v add_v six_o collect_v more_o to_o be_v use_v at_o the_o minister_n discretion_n concern_v which_o there_o be_v little_a to_o be_v say_v in_o the_o general_n but_o that_o they_o be_v plain_a and_o pious_a and_o almost_o every_o sentence_n in_o they_o take_v out_o of_o holy_a scripture_n wherefore_o it_o will_v be_v sufficient_a to_o give_v they_o their_o proper_a title_n to_o manifest_v on_o what_o occasion_n they_o may_v most_o fit_o â—e_v use_v as_o also_o to_o remark_n in_o the_o margin_n the_o place_n of_o scripture_n whereof_o they_o be_v compose_v and_o final_o by_o a_o brief_a paraphrase_n to_o illustrate_v every_o particular_a i._o a_o prayer_n for_o safety_n in_o all_o worldly_a change_n §_o 2._o when_o we_o apprehend_v any_o danger_n by_o reason_n of_o the_o sudden_a change_n and_o sad_a accident_n to_o which_o we_o and_o all_o the_o world_n be_v liable_a there_o be_v two_o main_a particular_n which_o we_o be_v to_o beg_v of_o god_n for_o our_o security_n 1._o that_o he_o will_v always_o assist_v our_o prayer_n 2._o that_o he_o will_v direct_v we_o towards_o the_o right_a end_n for_o so_o long_o as_o we_o can_v pray_v fervent_o and_o be_v go_v on_o in_o the_o right_a course_n to_o heaven_n we_o be_v in_o no_o danger_n whatsoever_o may_v happen_v the_o paraphrase_n of_o the_o first_o prayer_n be_v please_v to_o assist_v us_o according_o to_o thy_o promise_n 8.26_o promise_n rom._n 8.26_o and_o and_o help_v we_o merciful_o o_o lord_n that_o we_o may_v be_v sincere_a and_o devout_a in_o these_o and_o all_o our_o supplication_n and_o prayer_n for_o we_o can_v be_v miserable_a so_o long_o as_o we_o can_v fervent_o call_v upon_o thou_o and_o thou_o that_o ordere_v every_o good_a man_n go_v 23_o go_v psal_n 37_o 23_o order_z the_o conversation_n ult_n conversation_n psal_n 50._o ult_n and_o dispose_v the_o way_n addunt_fw-la way_n prov._n 4._o ult_n ubi_fw-la vulg._n &_o 70._o addunt_fw-la of_o we_o who_o be_v thy_o servant_n that_o we_o may_v producet_fw-la may_v ipse_fw-la autem_fw-la rectos_fw-la faciet_fw-la cursus_fw-la tuos_fw-la itinera_fw-la autem_fw-la tua_fw-la in_o pace_fw-la producet_fw-la still_o tend_v towards_o the_o attainment_n of_o our_o great_a end_n even_o everlasting_a salvation_n for_o so_o long_o as_o we_o remain_v in_o the_o path_n that_o lead_v thither_o we_o be_v safe_a wherefore_o do_v thou_o so_o direct_v we_o thou_o among_o all_o the_o change_n of_o this_o uncertain_a world_n and_o all_o the_o sad_a accident_n and_o chance_n 29_o chance_n eccles_n 9.11_o fortuna_fw-la est_fw-la accidentium_fw-la rerum_fw-la subitus_fw-la &_o inopinatus_fw-la eventus_fw-la lactantio_n inst_z l._n 3._o sect._n 29_o which_o may_v happen_v to_o we_o or_o any_o of_o thou_o syr._n thou_o cuivis_fw-la potest_fw-la accidere_fw-la quod_fw-la cviquam_fw-la potest_fw-la pub._n syr._n in_o the_o course_n of_o this_o mortal_a life_n we_o and_o they_o may_v never_o presume_v or_o despair_v but_o ever_o be_v defend_v from_o all_o the_o mischief_n of_o those_o alteration_n â—y_a thy_o most_o gracious_a providence_n watch_v over_o we_o and_o thy_o ready_a help_n afford_v to_o we_o whensoever_o we_o be_v in_o danger_n all_o which_o we_o beg_v through_o the_o prevail_a mediation_n of_o jesus_n christ_n our_o lord_n who_o always_o intercee_v for_o our_o relief_n amen_o ii_o a_o prayer_n for_o the_o preservation_n of_o body_n and_o soul_n §_o 3._o the_o former_a prayer_n mention_n the_o evil_n from_o which_o we_o will_v be_v defend_v this_o declare_v what_o it_o be_v which_o we_o desire_v shall_v be_v preserve_v it_o be_v ground_v upon_o st._n paul_n prayer_n 1_o thessaly_n 5.23_o and_o
ambrose_n say_v the_o priest_n speak_v to_o the_o person_n baptise_a in_o this_o manner_n god_n the_o father_n almighty_n who_o have_v regenerate_v thou_o by_o water_n and_o the_o holy_a ghost_n and_o forgive_v thou_o thy_o sin_n etc._n etc._n which_o show_v that_o the_o ancient_n do_v not_o question_v the_o effect_n of_o the_o sacrament_n no_o not_o in_o person_n of_o age_n until_o their_o future_a conversation_n declare_v they_o have_v break_v their_o covenant_n how_o much_o more_o than_o ought_v we_o to_o believe_v this_o in_o the_o case_n of_o infant_n who_o can_v put_v no_o impediment_n to_o the_o grace_n of_o god_n and_o be_v all_o alike_o so_o that_o either_o all_o or_o none_o receive_v these_o blessing_n now_o the_o particular_n for_o which_o we_o bless_v our_o most_o merciful_a father_n they_o be_v three_o all_o of_o they_o act_n of_o free_a grace_n and_o effect_n of_o a_o mighty_a favour_n and_o all_o of_o they_o high_o beneficial_a to_o the_o party_n on_o who_o they_o be_v bestow_v first_o that_o it_o have_v please_v god_n to_o regenerate_v this_o infant_n with_o his_o holy_a spirit_n which_o be_v a_o invaluable_a mercy_n for_o whereas_o it_o be_v by_o its_o first_o birth_n guilty_a of_o original_a corruption_n and_o liable_a to_o eternal_a death_n in_o this_o second_o birth_n that_o guilt_n be_v do_v away_o and_o that_o obligation_n to_o death_n cancel_v and_o so_o shall_v ever_o remain_v unless_o it_o fall_v under_o it_o again_o by_o actual_a disobedience_n and_o whereas_o it_o be_v defile_v and_o corrupt_v in_o the_o principle_n of_o its_o be_v deprive_v of_o the_o image_n of_o god_n under_o the_o power_n of_o sin_n and_o the_o dominion_n of_o the_o flesh_n in_o a_o servile_a wretched_a condition_n so_o that_o it_o can_v never_o have_v please_v god_n rom._n 8.8_o nor_o conquer_v its_o evil_a affection_n nor_o have_v it_o any_o assistance_n or_o strength_n so_o to_o do_v but_o now_o it_o be_v bear_v of_o the_o spirit_n and_o purify_v in_o the_o inward_a man_n and_o the_o image_n of_o god_n be_v begin_v to_o be_v draw_v anew_o it_o have_v a_o new_a principle_n put_v into_o it_o which_o will_v resist_v the_o flesh_n and_o may_v whole_o in_o time_n subdue_v it_o it_o be_v in_o covenant_n with_o god_n and_o have_v promise_n of_o aid_n from_o he_o so_o that_o its_o nature_n be_v heal_v at_o present_a and_o shall_v be_v sanctify_v throughout_o hereafter_o if_o this_o grace_n be_v not_o expel_v again_o it_o be_v a_o object_n of_o divine_a wrath_n a_o vessel_n fit_a for_o destruction_n a_o corrupt_a abominable_a creature_n but_o now_o it_o be_v belove_v purify_v and_o restore_v it_o be_v admit_v to_o a_o state_n of_o pardon_n put_v into_o a_o capacity_n of_o please_a god_n and_o conquer_a all_o its_o enemy_n and_o it_o have_v as_o fair_a possibility_n of_o glory_n as_o the_o best_a of_o god_n saint_n which_o now_o enjoy_v it_o once_o have_v oh_o let_v we_o bless_v the_o almighty_a for_o this_o change_n for_o from_o such_o beginning_n eternal_a felicity_n use_v to_o spring_n and_o this_o little_a seed_n by_o the_o divine_a influence_n and_o careful_a cultivate_a will_v thrive_v and_o grow_v into_o a_o state_n of_o perfection_n and_o immortality_n 2._o we_o must_v praise_v he_o that_o he_o have_v adopt_v it_o for_o his_o own_o child_n which_o be_v a_o consequent_a of_o the_o regenerate_a it_o for_o god_n adopt_v none_o for_o his_o child_n till_o he_o have_v first_o sanctify_v hierocles_n sanctify_v pythagoraei_fw-la vocant_fw-la deum_fw-la 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d hierocles_n they_o and_o make_v they_o in_o some_o measure_n like_o himself_o now_o how_o excellent_a a_o favour_n be_v this_o also_o that_o so_o poor_a a_o wretch_n who_o kindred_n be_v worm_n and_o corruption_n if_o not_o evil_a spirit_n shall_v so_o free_o be_v adopt_v by_o the_o king_n of_o king_n not_o because_o he_o want_v child_n of_o his_o own_o the_o usual_a reason_n of_o adoption_n 15._o adoption_n adoptio_fw-la solet_fw-la fieri_fw-la 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d aulus_n gellius_n divus_o augustus_n amissis_fw-la liberis_fw-la nepotibus_fw-la exhaustâ_fw-la caesarum_fw-la turbâ_fw-la adoptione_n domum_fw-la desertam_fw-la fulsit_fw-la senec._n consol_n ad_fw-la marc._n sect._n 15._o for_o beside_o the_o holy_a jesus_n the_o bless_a angel_n be_v all_o son_n of_o god_n nor_o yet_o because_o he_o deserve_v this_o favour_n be_v this_o child_n adopt_a but_o of_o his_o own_o infinite_a goodness_n our_o heavenly_a father_n take_v the_o slave_n of_o his_o enemy_n who_o life_n be_v forfeit_a to_o his_o justice_n and_o not_o only_o pardon_v they_o but_o make_v they_o his_o own_o child_n and_o thereby_o give_v they_o the_o best_a freedom_n even_o the_o glorious_a liberty_n of_o the_o son_n of_o god_n 12._o god_n eum_n servum_fw-la quem_fw-la dominus_fw-la act_n intervenientibus_fw-la filium_fw-la suum_fw-la nominaverit_fw-la liberum_fw-la esse_fw-la constituimus_fw-la justin_n institut_fw-la l._n 1._o tit_n 2._o sect._n 12._o rom._n 8.21_o and_o entitle_v they_o to_o a_o portion_n of_o his_o grace_n and_o also_o a_o inheritance_n in_o his_o glory_n and_o a_o right_a to_o the_o crown_n of_o life_n oh_o who_o can_v parallel_v this_o mercy_n or_o how_o can_v we_o sufficient_o express_v it_o last_o we_o be_v to_o give_v thanks_o that_o this_o child_n be_v make_v a_o member_n of_o the_o church_n it_o be_v a_o rare_a mercy_n that_o the_o great_a husbandman_n shall_v take_v this_o dead_a branch_n of_o a_o wild_a olive_n only_o fit_a to_o be_v fuel_n for_o eternal_a flame_n and_o graft_v it_o into_o the_o true_a olive_n rom._n 11.17_o so_o as_o to_o make_v it_o partake_v of_o the_o same_o spirit_n and_o grace_n which_o be_v derive_v from_o the_o root_n into_o the_o most_o flourish_a and_o fruitful_a branch_n that_o this_o stranger_n shall_v be_v incorporate_v into_o the_o society_n of_o christ_n holy_a church_n and_o make_v a_o denizon_n of_o the_o new_a jerusalem_n chrysost_o jerusalem_n 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d chrysost_o the_o chief_a captain_n purchase_v his_o freedom_n in_o the_o roman_a city_n at_o a_o very_a great_a rate_n act_v 22.28_o and_o it_o be_v former_o think_v a_o reward_n for_o the_o great_a merit_n to_o give_v they_o the_o privilege_n of_o a_o roman_a but_o behold_v one_o that_o can_v deserve_v nothing_o most_o free_o make_v a_o fellow-citizen_n with_o the_o saint_n and_o of_o the_o household_n of_o god_n ephes_n 2.19_o admit_v to_o all_o the_o franchise_n and_o immunity_n that_o belong_v to_o the_o communion_n of_o saint_n bless_a be_v god_n can_v this_o poor_a infant_n understand_v its_o own_o happiness_n herein_o or_o be_v it_o able_a to_o express_v itself_o it_o will_v most_o passionate_o sing_v praise_n and_o be_v ravish_v with_o admiration_n at_o so_o marvellous_a bounty_n and_o condescension_n but_o since_o the_o child_n can_v do_v this_o as_o yet_o let_v we_o to_o who_o the_o like_a favour_n have_v be_v show_v lend_v it_o our_o tongue_n and_o heart_n to_o bless_v the_o lord_n at_o present_a and_o let_v we_o real_o rejoice_v in_o remembrance_n of_o our_o own_o mercy_n so_o that_o the_o name_n of_o his_o majesty_n may_v be_v magnify_v as_o it_o ought_v to_o be_v amen_o 2._o to_o our_o thanksgiving_n we_o must_v add_v petition_n and_o beseech_v almighty_a god_n that_o it_o may_v not_o receive_v this_o grace_n in_o vain_a and_o herein_o also_o we_o have_v a_o precedent_n in_o the_o jewish_a rite_n where_o the_o circumciser_n have_v end_v the_o circumcision_n say_v o_o our_o god_n and_o the_o god_n of_o our_o father_n strengthen_v and_o preserve_v this_o infant_n unto_o his_o parent_n etc._n etc._n and_o as_o he_o have_v enter_v into_o the_o covenant_n of_o circumcision_n let_v he_o enter_v into_o the_o state_n of_o marriage_n and_o good_a work_n but_o our_o prayer_n be_v more_o spiritual_a viz._n for_o inward_a grace_n rather_o than_o outward_a blessing_n and_o good_a reason_n for_o all_o these_o benefit_n will_v vanish_v unless_o they_o be_v afterward_o improve_v they_o will_v not_o have_v their_o full_a effect_n unless_o the_o condition_n be_v perform_v neither_o we_o nor_o the_o primitive_a church_n do_v believe_v they_o to_o be_v so_o regenerate_v or_o so_o endue_v with_o the_o spirit_n but_o that_o by_o sloth_n and_o wilful_a iniquity_n they_o may_v be_v deprive_v of_o all_o again_o their_o corruption_n be_v not_o so_o mortify_v but_o that_o by_o compliance_n and_o base_a negligence_n they_o may_v revive_v again_o so_o that_o the_o last_o estate_n shall_v be_v worse_o than_o the_o first_o and_o it_o shall_v be_v more_o tolerable_a for_o heathen_n than_o for_o vile_a apostate_n wherefore_o we_o beg_v most_o humble_o and_o earnest_o that_o this_o child_n may_v live_v as_o one_o upon_o who_o such_o great_a favour_n be_v bestow_v the_o word_n of_o these_o request_n be_v st._n paul_n rom._n 6.4_o 5_o 6._o and_o ver_fw-la 11_o 12_o 13._o and_o
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your_o grace_n fair_a approbation_n of_o my_o first_o essay_n encourage_v this_o to_o hope_v for_o a_o candid_a acceptance_n both_o as_o it_o be_v a_o testimony_n of_o my_o respect_n and_o as_o it_o may_v minister_v to_o the_o devotion_n of_o those_o who_o approach_v to_o god_n altar_n my_o lord_n there_o be_v nothing_o more_o useful_a to_o the_o friend_n of_o this_o church_n nor_o more_o convince_a to_o the_o dissenter_n from_o it_o than_o to_o present_v her_o pure_a and_o primitive_a order_n of_o worship_n in_o its_o natural_a and_o lovely_a splendour_n whereof_o by_o the_o divine_a mercy_n i_o have_v see_v some_o experiment_n from_o my_o former_a attempt_n and_o if_o this_o may_v prevail_v also_o to_o undeceive_v the_o seduce_a to_o amend_v the_o profane_a and_o to_o elevate_v the_o devotion_n of_o pious_a man_n i_o shall_v have_v all_o i_o aim_v at_o in_o this_o work_n only_o i_o most_o glad_o comply_v with_o this_o opportunity_n to_o testify_v myself_o your_o grace_n most_o dutiful_a son_n and_o most_o humble_a servant_n tho._n comber_n the_o introduction_n of_o the_o communion_n service_n in_o general_n with_o the_o reason_n and_o use_v of_o this_o undertake_n §_o 1._o whatsoever_o benefit_n we_o now_o enjoy_v or_o hope_v hereafter_o to_o receive_v from_o almighty_a god_n be_v all_o purchase_v by_o the_o death_n and_o must_v be_v obtain_v through_o the_o intercession_n of_o the_o holy_a jesus_n and_o for_o a_o perpetual_a memorial_n hereof_o we_o be_v not_o only_o teach_v to_o mention_v his_o name_n in_o our_o daily_a prayer_n john_n 14.13_o &_o 15.16_o but_o be_v also_o command_v by_o visible_a sign_n to_o commemorate_v and_o set_v forth_o his_o passion_n in_o the_o lord_n supper_n 1_o cor._n 11.26_o wherein_o by_o a_o more_o forcible_a rite_n of_o intercession_n 3_o intercession_n fideles_fw-la etiam_fw-la inter_fw-la orandum_fw-la christum_fw-la afferunt_fw-la deo_fw-la patri_fw-la victimam_fw-la dum_fw-la scilicet_fw-la ment_fw-la affectuque_fw-la ad_fw-la sacrificium_fw-la ejus_fw-la unicum_fw-la feruntur_fw-la ut_fw-la deum_fw-la sibi_fw-la habeant_fw-la faciantque_fw-la propitium_fw-la anon._n apud_fw-la med._n chris_n sacrif_n sect._n 3_o we_o beg_v the_o divine_a acceptance_n that_o which_o be_v more_o compendious_o express_v in_o the_o conclusion_n of_o our_o prayer_n through_o jesus_n christ_n our_o lord_n be_v more_o full_o and_o more_o vigorous_o set_v out_o in_o this_o most_o holy_a sacrament_n wherein_o we_o intercede_v on_o earth_n in_o imitation_n of_o and_o conjunction_n with_o the_o great_a intercession_n of_o our_o high_a priest_n in_o heaven_n plead_v here_o in_o the_o virtue_n and_o merit_n of_o the_o same_o sacrifice_n which_o he_o do_v urge_v there_o for_o we_o and_o because_o of_o this_o sympathy_n and_o near_a alliance_n between_o these_o two_o office_n of_o pray_v and_o communicate_v we_o find_v the_o eucharist_n in_o the_o pure_a age_n of_o the_o church_n be_v a_o daily_a 〈◊〉_d daily_a act._n 2.42_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d companion_n of_o their_o common-prayer_n so_o that_o there_o be_v no_o ancient_a liturgy_n but_o do_v suppose_v and_o direct_v the_o celebration_n of_o this_o sacrament_n as_o constant_o as_o the_o use_n of_o public_a prayer_n they_o be_v never_o separate_v but_o in_o the_o case_n of_o novice_n or_o offend_v seclude_v christian_n who_o only_o have_v the_o benefit_n of_o the_o petition_n but_o be_v shut_v out_o before_o the_o mystery_n be_v begin_v and_o though_o the_o iniquity_n of_o our_o age_n have_v make_v the_o imitation_n of_o this_o sublime_a example_n rather_o to_o be_v wish_v for_o than_o expect_v yet_o the_o consideration_n thereof_o may_v both_o humble_v we_o for_o the_o sad_a decay_n of_o christian_a devotion_n and_o also_o show_v we_o what_o excellent_a reason_n our_o church_n have_v to_o annex_v so_o much_o of_o this_o communion_n office_n to_o the_o usual_a prayer_n of_o all_o our_o more_o solemn_a assembly_n §_o 2._o as_o to_o the_o particular_a 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liturgy_n for_o their_o several_a church_n and_o yet_o all_o different_a from_o the_o roman_a missal_n
christ_n for_o its_o author_n than_o that_o divine_a prayer_n which_o owe_v its_o original_a to_o the_o same_o person_n the_o lord_n prayer_n must_v be_v the_o most_o proper_a introduction_n to_o the_o lord_n supper_n it_o seem_v our_o saviour_n intend_v it_o shall_v be_v join_v to_o all_o our_o office_n of_o devotion_n because_o he_o usher_v it_o in_o with_o this_o injunction_n luke_n 11.2_o when_o you_o pray_v say_v our_o father_n etc._n etc._n in_o compliance_n wherewith_o as_o the_o church_n have_v again_o place_v it_o at_o the_o entrance_n into_o this_o service_n so_o let_v we_o repeat_v with_o a_o fresh_a devotion_n consider_v that_o these_o be_v the_o word_n of_o the_o son_n of_o cypr._n of_o agnoscat_fw-la pater_fw-la silij_fw-la verba_fw-la cypr._n god_n will_n if_o due_o repeat_v make_v way_n for_o the_o acceptance_n of_o all_o the_o rest_n of_o our_o petition_n and_o service_n and_o as_o there_o be_v nothing_o can_v be_v more_o agreeable_o unite_v to_o the_o intercession_n of_o jâ—sus_n in_o heaven_n in_o this_o our_o great_a rite_n of_o supplication_n than_o that_o prayer_n which_o himself_o have_v indict_v so_o the_o form_n itself_o as_o the_o ancient_n do_v explain_v it_o do_v excellent_o agree_v theor._n agree_v oratio_fw-la illa_fw-la nihil_fw-la terrenum_fw-la habet_fw-la sed_fw-la omne_fw-la coelestia_fw-la &_o ad_fw-la animum_fw-la tendentia_fw-la s._n germ._n theor._n to_o this_o mystery_n wherefore_o pass_v by_o its_o analysis_n and_o discourse_n upon_o its_o several_a part_n which_o we_o have_v do_v before_o compan_n to_o the_o temple_n we_o shall_v now_o as_o more_o pertinent_a to_o this_o occasion_n by_o a_o brief_a paraphrase_n direct_v the_o pious_a soul_n how_o to_o apply_v it_o to_o the_o present_a duty_n the_o paraphrase_n of_o the_o lord_n prayer_n §_o 2._o we_o confess_v o_o lord_n we_o be_v not_o worthy_a to_o be_v call_v thy_o servant_n and_o yet_o desire_v so_o to_o be_v unite_v to_o thy_o son_n by_o faith_n and_o to_o one_o another_o by_o love_n that_o thou_o may_v be_v our_o father_n in_o jesus_n christ_n by_o the_o visible_a remembrance_n of_o who_o death_n on_o earth_n we_o set_v forth_o thy_o goodness_n which_v art_n in_o heaven_n and_o not_o to_o be_v see_v with_o mortal_a eye_n o_o let_v we_o so_o reverent_o celebrate_v this_o mystery_n that_o hallow_a and_o adore_v by_o we_o and_o all_o the_o world_n may_v â—e_v thy_o name_n for_o the_o mercy_n of_o our_o redemption_n and_o let_v we_o by_o this_o manifestation_n of_o our_o saviour_n love_n be_v win_v so_o full_o to_o thy_o obedience_n that_o thy_o kingdom_n of_o grace_n be_v set_v up_o in_o all_o our_o heart_n we_o may_v be_v ready_a against_o thy_o kingdom_n of_o glory_n come_v where_o these_o outward_a sign_n shall_v cease_v and_o we_o shall_v see_v thou_o face_n to_o face_n in_o the_o mean_a time_n let_v this_o and_o every_o part_n of_o thy_o will_v be_v do_v with_o the_o like_a sincerity_n and_o devotion_n by_o we_o thy_o servants_z in_o earth_n as_o it_o be_v by_o thy_o holy_a angel_n in_o heaven_n who_o be_v now_o attend_v upon_o and_o desirous_a to_o look_v into_o these_o mystery_n but_o since_o we_o want_v that_o immediate_a fruition_n of_o thy_o glorious_a presence_n which_o those_o bless_a spirit_n do_v enjoy_v give_v us_o at_o thy_o holy_a table_n which_o thou_o have_v prepare_v for_o we_o â—his_fw-la day_n that_o bread_n of_o life_n the_o body_n of_o christ_n 6._o christ_n et_fw-la corpus_fw-la ejus_fw-la in_o pane_fw-la censetur_fw-la panem_fw-la enim_fw-la peti_fw-la mandat_fw-la quod_fw-la solùm_fw-la fidelibus_fw-la est_fw-la necessarium_fw-la tertul._n de_fw-fr orat._n ita_fw-la cypr._n &_o hieron_n in_o math._n 6._o etc._n etc._n 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d theophil_n in_o math._n 6._o which_o be_v as_o necessary_a for_o our_o soul_n as_o our_o daily_o bread_n be_v for_o our_o bodily_a sustenance_n and_o since_o thou_o have_v admit_v we_o to_o feast_n upon_o the_o remainder_n of_o the_o great_a sin-offering_a be_v please_v by_o virtue_n of_o that_o expiation_n to_o pardon_n and_o forgive_v we_o full_o and_o free_o all_o our_o trespass_n against_o thy_o divine_a majesty_n as_o we_o move_v by_o the_o experience_n of_o a_o great_a mercy_n in_o this_o holy_a sacrament_n do_v hearty_o forgive_v those_o that_o now_o or_o at_o any_o time_n in_o word_n or_o deed_n trespass_n against_o we_o final_o when_o with_o the_o expense_n of_o thy_o son_n blood_n thou_o have_v reconcile_v we_o to_o thyself_o and_o to_o one_o another_o let_v not_o the_o enemy_n renew_v the_o breach_n and_o lead_v we_o not_o into_o evil_a circumstance_n lest_o we_o forget_v our_o vow_n shall_v comply_v and_o fall_v into_o temptation_n again_o and_o so_o provoke_v thy_o spirit_n to_o forsake_v we_o we_o be_v thy_o o_o lord_n leave_v we_o not_o but_o deliver_v we_o as_o member_n of_o thy_o dear_a son_n from_o all_o the_o snare_n of_o the_o wicked_a one_o that_o we_o may_v be_v preserve_v from_o evil_n spiritual_a temporal_a and_o eternal_a and_o as_o a_o pledge_n thereof_o do_v thou_o in_o this_o sacrament_n to_o these_o petition_n set_v thy_o amen_o sect_n ii_o of_o the_o collect_n for_o purity_n §_o 1._o this_o ancient_n and_o devout_a collect_n be_v retain_v not_o without_o great_a prudence_n as_o be_v a_o most_o exact_a and_o compendious_a expression_n of_o our_o desire_n of_o purity_n nor_o can_v it_o be_v more_o convenient_o place_v since_o it_o be_v not_o only_o a_o excellent_a entrance_n for_o the_o communion_n office_n as_o the_o discourse_n will_v manifest_v but_o a_o very_a proper_a preface_n even_o when_o there_o be_v no_o sacrament_n to_o the_o rehearse_n of_o and_o examine_v our_o life_n by_o the_o ten_o commandment_n to_o which_o it_o be_v immediate_o prefix_v for_o if_o we_o hear_v the_o law_n with_o a_o impure_a heart_n sin_n will_v take_v occasion_n by_o spect._n by_o rom._n 7.8_o admonent_fw-la enim_fw-la saepe_fw-la dum_fw-la interdicuntur_fw-la cypr._n de_fw-fr spect._n the_o commandment_n to_o cause_v thought_n of_o desire_n after_o or_o delight_n in_o the_o very_a iniquity_n which_o be_v forbid_v and_o then_o how_o be_v it_o possible_a we_o shall_v hearty_o say_v lord_n have_v mercy_n etc._n etc._n or_o incline_v our_o heart_n etc._n etc._n so_o that_o we_o be_v oblige_v upon_o both_o account_n earnest_o to_o beg_v a_o pure_a heart_n and_o that_o we_o may_v do_v it_o with_o a_o more_o know_a devotion_n we_o shall_v open_v the_o particular_a form_n by_o the_o follow_a plain_a division_n discourse_n and_o paraphrase_n the_o analysis_n of_o the_o collect_v for_o purity_n sect._n 2._o this_o collect_n have_v 3._o part_n 1._o the_o reason_n of_o the_o request_n god_n omniscience_n which_o be_v express_v 1_o affirmative_o almighty_a god_n unto_o who_o all_o heart_n be_v open_a all_o desire_v know_v 2._o negative_o from_o who_o no_o secret_n be_v hide_v 2._o the_o request_n itself_o viz._n 1._o the_o matter_n of_o it_o cleanse_v the_o thought_n of_o our_o heart_n 2._o the_o mean_n by_o the_o inspiration_n of_o thy_o holy_a spirit_n 3_o the_o end_n 1._o internal_a that_o we_o may_v perfect_o love_v thou_o 2._o external_n and_o worthy_o magnify_v thy_o holy_a name_n 3._o the_o argument_n use_v to_o obtain_v it_o through_o jesus_n christ_n our_o lord_n amen_n a_o practical_a discourse_n upon_o the_o collect_n for_o purity_n §_o 3._o almighty_a god_n unto_o who_o all_o heart_n be_v open_a all_o desire_v know_v and_o from_o who_o no_o secret_n be_v hide_v of_o all_o the_o divine_a attribute_n there_o be_v none_o so_o likely_a to_o make_v we_o afraid_a in_o this_o our_o near_a approach_n to_o god_n of_o come_v with_o a_o unclean_a heart_n as_o his_o omnipotence_n and_o omniscience_n and_o these_o therefore_o be_v in_o scripture_n phrase_n here_o set_v before_o we_o to_o mind_v we_o that_o we_o scrutatur_fw-la we_o jerem._n 17.9_o psal_n 38_o 9_o cui_fw-la omnis_fw-la voluntas_fw-la loquor_fw-la missal_n rom._n psal_n 44.21_o job_n 42.2_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d petlaei_n versio_fw-la lit._n ex_fw-la heb._n 4.13_o allusio_fw-la ad_fw-la victimas_fw-la excoriatas_fw-la &_o suspensas_fw-la dum_fw-la sacerdos_fw-la exta_fw-la scrutatur_fw-la come_v before_o a_o almighty_a and_o all-seeing_a majesty_n so_o that_o if_o any_o wickedness_n be_v but_o imagine_v in_o the_o heart_n desire_v by_o the_o will_n or_o act_v by_o the_o hand_n in_o the_o dark_a night_n or_o most_o secret_a corner_n it_o be_v apparent_a to_o he_o and_o he_o will_v condemn_v we_o for_o it_o unless_o we_o first_o condemn_v our_o own_o self_n which_o consideration_n we_o may_v improve_v two_o way_n first_o to_o show_v how_o necessary_a it_o be_v for_o we_o to_o labour_v for_o pure_a heart_n since_o we_o be_v about_o to_o draw_v near_o to_o he_o who_o be_v so_o able_a to_o punish_v and_o so_o sure_a to_o discover_v the_o most_o secret_a sin_n to_o who_o power_n all_o thing_n be_v subject_a and_o to_o who_o
report_n of_o my_o neighbour_n §_o have_v i_o not_o encourage_v such_o ill-report_n nor_o publish_v the_o fault_n of_o another_o to_o his_o disgrace_n §_o have_v i_o not_o undervalue_v good_a or_o flatter_v bad_a man_n and_o give_v a_o false_a character_n to_o please_v a_o friend_n §_o have_v i_o not_o suffer_v a_o innocent_a person_n good_a name_n to_o be_v traduce_v when_o i_o have_v opportunity_n or_o power_n to_o clear_v it_o §_o have_v i_o not_o by_o pride_n conceive_v or_o by_o boast_v utter_v false_a thing_n concern_v myself_o §_o have_v i_o neither_o seek_v unjust_o to_o uphold_v or_o wilful_o to_o blast_v my_o own_o credit_n lord_n have_v mercy_n etc._n etc._n and_o incline_v etc._n etc._n x._o commandment_n §_o have_v i_o not_o secret_o murmur_v at_o the_o providence_n of_o god_n as_o if_o other_o have_v too_o much_o and_o myself_o too_o little_o §_o have_v i_o not_o greedy_o covet_v the_o estate_n honour_n oâ—_n comfort_v of_o my_o neighbour_n nor_o seek_v by_o evil_a mean_n to_o procure_v they_o to_o myself_o §_o have_v i_o not_o envy_v any_o so_o as_o to_o be_v grieve_v at_o their_o prosperity_n or_o to_o wish_v or_o rejoice_v in_o their_o loss_n and_o calamity_n §_o have_v i_o not_o be_v apt_a to_o undervalue_v all_o my_o own_o thing_n and_o neglect_v to_o give_v god_n thanks_o for_o they_o §_o have_v i_o not_o too_o passionate_o pursue_v riches_n and_o honour_n so_o as_o to_o neglect_v my_o soul_n and_o religion_n upon_o these_o account_n §_o 7._o whosoever_o have_v particular_o and_o serious_o ask_v his_o own_o soul_n the_o forego_n question_n will_v be_v far_o from_o the_o vanity_n of_o the_o young_a man_n in_o the_o gospel_n nor_o be_v it_o likely_a that_o he_o will_v now_o have_v the_o confidence_n to_o say_v as_o he_o matth._n 19.20_o all_o these_o have_v i_o keep_v from_o my_o youth_n for_o his_o own_o conscience_n will_v tell_v he_o in_o most_o inquiry_n that_o he_o be_v the_o man_n and_o according_o the_o church_n have_v provide_v the_o publican_n confession_n luke_n 18.12_o lord_n have_v mercy_n upon_o we_o which_o now_o may_v be_v fit_o use_v first_o as_o a_o humble_a and_o dolorous_a confession_n that_o we_o be_v guilty_a very_o guilty_a for_o when_o the_o prisoner_n fall_v down_o and_o crave_v mercy_n it_o show_v he_o be_v convince_v of_o his_o fault_n and_o in_o that_o phrase_n be_v suppose_v to_o acknowledge_v it_o second_o as_o a_o passionate_a and_o earnest_a exclamation_n for_o pardon_n which_o now_o appear_v infinite_o needful_a when_o this_o black_a and_o dreadful_a bill_n be_v set_v before_o we_o yet_o lest_o all_o this_o shall_v not_o be_v sufficient_a to_o produce_v that_o sorrow_n and_o shame_n which_o be_v necessary_a for_o this_o solemn_a confession_n but_o our_o heart_n remain_v still_o obdurate_a and_o unrelenting_a let_v every_o one_o lay_v before_o himself_o these_o consideration_n first_o meditate_v of_o the_o nature_n of_o all_o these_o sin_n of_o which_o thou_o be_v guilty_a they_o be_v the_o action_n of_o a_o poor_a helpless_a depend_v creature_n do_v against_o the_o holy_a will_n and_o most_o gentle_a and_o reasonable_a command_n of_o that_o majesty_n who_o can_v destroy_v thou_o in_o a_o moment_n and_o who_o angel_n and_o all_o the_o world_n beside_o exact_o do_v obey_v and_o beside_o thou_o may_v upbraid_v thyself_o with_o the_o folly_n of_o anger_n the_o fury_n of_o revenge_n the_o filthiness_n of_o lust_n and_o the_o shame_n of_o lie_v the_o beastliness_n of_o drunkenness_n and_o the_o misery_n of_o covetousness_n the_o unreasonableness_n of_o pride_n and_o the_o vanity_n of_o seek_v humane_a praise_n the_o restlessness_n of_o ambition_n and_o the_o vexation_n of_o a_o discontent_a mind_n consider_v the_o malignity_n of_o all_o sin_n and_o the_o baseness_n of_o every_o particular_a and_o sure_o it_o will_v appear_v it_o be_v impudence_n and_o ingratitude_n simplicity_n and_o madness_n in_o thou_o ever_o to_o commit_v they_o second_o meditate_v of_o the_o number_n of_o they_o and_o think_v that_o if_o there_o be_v so_o much_o evil_n in_o one_o sin_n how_o deplorable_a be_v thy_o case_n who_o have_v offend_v in_o so_o many_o kind_n oh_o how_o often_o have_v thou_o act_v or_o design_v the_o great_a and_o more_o notorious_a wickedness_n and_o for_o those_o which_o we_o account_v the_o lesser_a what_o be_v want_v in_o the_o odiousness_n of_o the_o single_a act_n thou_o have_v supply_v by_o frequent_a repetition_n few_o day_n nay_o minute_n pass_v in_o thy_o whole_a life_n in_o which_o thou_o do_v not_o sin_n in_o these_o instance_n i_o doubt_v not_o but_o thy_o memory_n now_o present_v a_o vast_a number_n to_o thou_o but_o alas_o those_o that_o be_v never_o observe_v be_v far_o more_o and_o those_o that_o be_v forget_v be_v much_o more_o numerous_a than_o both_o yet_o these_o be_v all_o note_v in_o the_o record_n of_o heaven_n so_o that_o if_o thou_o can_v apprehend_v this_o formidable_a army_n it_o will_v lay_v thy_o confidence_n in_o the_o dust_n and_o strike_v thou_o with_o amazement_n to_o consider_v how_o many_o time_n thou_o have_v deserve_v condemnation_n three_o meditate_v of_o the_o desert_n of_o these_o sin_n viz._n that_o the_o wage_n of_o any_o the_o least_o unobserved_a or_o forget_v sin_n be_v death_n rom._n 6.23_o and_o then_o how_o many_o time_n have_v thou_o deserve_v to_o be_v cut_v off_o consider_v how_o thou_o be_v by_o these_o transgression_n expose_v to_o the_o wrath_n of_o god_n and_o to_o suffer_v all_o those_o temporal_a spiritual_a and_o eternal_a misery_n which_o the_o righteous_a judge_n of_o all_o the_o world_n have_v threaten_v in_o his_o holy_a word_n and_o if_o thy_o heart_n be_v apt_a to_o excuse_v its_o fault_n on_o pretence_n of_o a_o corrupt_a nature_n a_o violent_a temptation_n or_o a_o sudden_a surprise_n and_o will_v not_o believe_v or_o fear_v that_o god_n be_v so_o high_o displease_v then_o tell_v thy_o own_o soul_n that_o for_o one_o offence_n the_o angel_n be_v cast_v out_o of_o heaven_n and_o adam_n out_o of_o paradise_n and_o he_o that_o be_v the_o lover_n of_o man_n for_o light_a or_o few_o crime_n do_v lay_v dreadful_a plague_n and_o misery_n upon_o thy_o brethren_n and_o god_n be_v no_o respecter_n of_o person_n he_o spare_v not_o his_o own_o son_n when_o he_o stand_v in_o the_o place_n of_o sinner_n and_o shall_v he_o spare_v thou_o oh_o look_v up_o to_o the_o cross_n of_o jesus_n and_o behold_v his_o agony_n and_o his_o sorrow_n hear_v his_o groan_n and_o cry_n observe_v his_o anguish_n and_o his_o pain_n be_v not_o god_n high_o displease_v with_o sin_n when_o he_o make_v his_o own_o son_n the_o example_n of_o his_o wrath_n to_o his_o offend_a servant_n in_o short_a know_v that_o if_o repentance_n do_v not_o now_o procure_v thy_o pardon_n thou_o shall_v have_v god_n and_o all_o creature_n thy_o enemy_n and_o may_v just_o expect_v loss_n and_o cross_n poverty_n and_o reproach_n disease_n and_o a_o evil_a death_n and_o which_o be_v more_o horrid_a to_o be_v deprive_v of_o the_o aid_n of_o god_n spirit_n and_o the_o offer_v of_o grace_n and_o to_o be_v leave_v in_o thy_o own_o hardness_n and_o impenitency_n as_o one_o that_o refuse_v to_o be_v reclaim_v and_o if_o any_o or_o all_o these_o have_v not_o yet_o fall_v upon_o thou_o it_o be_v only_o because_o the_o lord_n will_v try_v whether_o at_o this_o time_n thou_o will_v serious_o repent_v but_o thou_o be_v not_o acquit_v though_o he_o do_v awhile_o forbear_v four_o meditate_v of_o those_o aggravation_n which_o make_v thy_o sin_n worse_o than_o those_o of_o other_o man_n and_o that_o will_v convince_v thou_o that_o thou_o deserve_v no_o less_o for_o first_o have_v not_o many_o of_o they_o be_v commit_v against_o thy_o knowledge_n and_o reason_n and_o in_o despite_n of_o all_o the_o check_n and_o reluctancy_n of_o thy_o conscience_n second_o and_o although_o thou_o have_v make_v so_o many_o vow_n and_o take_v so_o many_o resolution_n never_o to_o act_v they_o more_o yea_o and_o engage_v this_o upon_o the_o holy_a sacrament_n of_o christ_n body_n and_o blood_n yet_o have_v thou_o not_o entertain_v they_o again_o three_o have_v not_o all_o those_o mercy_n and_o favour_n spiritual_a and_o temporal_a wherewith_o thy_o heavenly_a father_n have_v court_v thy_o love_n be_v abuse_v by_o thou_o and_o cast_v away_o upon_o thou_o when_o all_o this_o can_v not_o prevail_v to_o make_v thou_o leave_v one_o lust_n or_o persuade_v thou_o to_o give_v over_o pierce_v he_o that_o have_v die_v for_o thou_o four_o have_v thou_o not_o proceed_v in_o thy_o evil_a course_n after_o all_o those_o example_n of_o divine_a vengeance_n on_o other_o and_o all_o those_o calamity_n which_o sin_n have_v bring_v upon_o thy_o own_o self_n have_v thou_o fear_v any_o long_a than_o the_o smart_n remain_v have_v thou_o not_o make_v the_o
such_o a_o god_n to_o ask_v it_o of_o and_o such_o a_o prince_n to_o ask_v it_o for_o who_o endeavour_n be_v a_o great_a encouragement_n to_o this_o petition_n what_o be_v further_a requisite_a the_o follow_a analysis_n and_o paraphrase_n will_v supply_v the_o analysis_n of_o the_o second_o collect._n sect._n 9_o this_o collect_n have_v four_o part_n 1._o the_o compellation_n almighty_a and_o everlasting_a god_n 2._o the_o ground_n of_o this_o petition_n be_v godâ—_n word_n concern_v 1._o his_o power_n over_o king_n wâ—_n be_v teach_v by_o thy_o holy_a word_n that_o the_o heart_n of_o king_n â—re_n â—n_v thy_o hand_n 2._o his_o providence_n about_o they_o and_o that_o thou_o do_v dispose_v and_o turn_v they_o as_o it_o seem_v best_a to_o the_o godly_a wisdom_n 3._o the_o petition_n itself_o and_o in_o it_o 1._o for_o what_o be_v make_v we_o humble_o beseech_v thou_o so_o to_o dispose_v and_o govern_v the_o heart_n 2._o in_o behalf_n of_o who_o of_o charles_n thy_o servant_n our_o 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do_v acknowledge_v himself_o to_o be_v thy_o servant_n even_o charles_n our_o king_n and_o sovereign_a liege_n help_v he_o so_o to_o defend_v religion_n execute_v justice_n and_o subdue_v his_o enemy_n that_o under_o he_o we_o and_o all_o his_o subject_n may_v be_v religious_o and_o godly_a peaceable_o and_o quiet_o govern_v and_o according_o be_v obedient_a unto_o as_o well_o as_o happy_a in_o so_o gracious_a a_o prince_n and_n that_o his_o excellent_a law_n may_v not_o be_v pervert_v in_o their_o administration_n o_o lord_n grant_v such_o grace_n unto_o his_o whole_a council_n with_o who_o he_o advise_v in_o make_v law_n and_o to_o all_o magistrate_n and_o officer_n that_o be_v put_v in_o authority_n to_o execute_v they_o under_fw-la he_o that_o they_o may_v deliberate_o weigh_v every_o cause_n and_o true_o and_o indifferent_o determine_v it_o so_o as_o to_o make_v it_o appear_v they_o do_v minister_v justice_n and_o employ_v their_o power_n to_o the_o punishment_n of_o wickedness_n and_o great_a crime_n the_o correction_n of_o lesser_a enormity_n and_o vice_n and_o the_o maintenance_n and_o defence_n of_o the_o profession_n of_o thy_o true_a religion_n together_o with_o the_o practice_n of_o all_o equity_n and_o virtue_n which_o be_v the_o endeavour_n of_o all_o righteous_a magistrate_n but_o that_o piety_n and_o justice_n may_v be_v teach_v by_o the_o minister_n as_o well_o as_o outward_o encourage_v â—iâ—e_v grace_n o_o heavenly_a father_n for_o the_o same_o thy_o son_n jesus_n christ_n sake_n to_o all_o who_o thou_o have_v make_v bishop_n and_o governor_n or_o pastor_n and_o curate_n over_o thy_o flock_n assist_v they_o so_o in_o those_o sacred_a office_n that_o they_o may_v both_o by_o the_o holiness_n of_o their_o life_n and_o the_o purity_n of_o their_o doctrine_n declare_v and_o set_v forth_o the_o excellency_n of_o thy_n true_a quicken_a and_o lively_a wâ—rd_n so_o that_o many_o may_v be_v win_v to_o live_v according_a to_o it_o and_o grant_v that_o they_o may_v also_o orderly_o and_o right_o frequent_o and_o due_o administer_v both_o baptism_n and_o the_o lord_n supper_n which_o be_v thy_n holy_a sacrament_n and_o let_v they_o be_v particular_o assist_v in_o the_o celebration_n of_o the_o present_a mystery_n and_n that_o all_o their_o labour_n be_v not_o in_o vain_a do_v thou_o to_o all_o thy_o people_n throughout_o the_o christian_a world_n â—ive_a thy_o heavenly_a grace_n to_o dispose_v their_o heart_n right_o to_o receive_v divine_a thing_n especial_o grant_v to_o this_o congregation_n and_o every_o person_n hear_v present_v before_o thou_o that_o with_o meek_a heart_n from_o a_o sense_n of_o their_o own_o ignorance_n be_v due_a reverence_n from_o the_o apprehension_n of_o thy_o authority_n they_o may_v hear_v attentive_o be_v receive_n by_o faith_n the_o direction_n of_o thy_n holy_a word_n o_o lord_n let_v they_o be_v convert_v by_o it_o and_o become_v real_a christian_n true_o serve_v thou_o in_o all_o the_o duty_n of_o piety_n and_o holiness_n charity_n and_o righteousness_n and_o continue_v in_o this_o obedience_n all_o the_o day_n of_o their_o life_n especial_o after_o this_o solemn_a renew_n of_o their_o covenant_n with_o thou_o and_n further_o reflect_v upon_o thy_o pity_n towards_o all_o afflict_a person_n for_o the_o sufferings-sake_n of_o thy_o dear_a son_n we_o that_o yet_o be_v spare_v do_v most_o humble_o beseech_v thou_o that_o though_o we_o and_o our_o brethren_n deserve_v to_o suffer_v yet_o of_o thy_o goodness_n thou_o will_v be_v please_v o_n lord_n effectual_o at_o present_a to_o comfort_v and_o speedy_o to_o deliver_v be_v succour_n not_o those_o distress_a creature_n alone_o which_o we_o particular_o love_v or_o know_v but_o all_o they_o who_o be_v capable_a of_o the_o benefit_n of_o our_o prayer_n even_o all_o who_o in_o this_o transitory_a life_n the_o scene_n of_o sorrow_n be_v in_fw-la trouble_n and_o fear_v of_o some_o approach_a evil_n or_o in_o sorrow_n for_o some_o calamity_n already_o sustain_v all_o that_o be_v in_o need_v and_o want_v as_o to_o their_o outward_a estate_n or_o in_o pain_n and_o sickness_n as_o to_o their_o body_n or_o who_o be_v visit_v with_o some_o or_o all_o of_o these_o or_o any_o other_o adversity_n oh_o pity_n and_o relieve_v they_o all_o and_n final_o as_o we_o praise_v thou_o for_o all_o the_o mercy_n which_o thou_o mingle_v with_o the_o misery_n of_o this_o life_n so_o we_o also_o bless_v and_o chief_a praise_n thy_n holy_a name_n for_o those_o who_o have_v no_o mixture_n of_o sin_n or_o sorrow_n in_o their_o cup_n of_o pure_a and_o perfect_a joy_n even_o for_o all_o thy_n saint_n and_o holy_a servant_n who_o be_v once_o as_o frail_a as_o we_o but_o by_o thy_o grace_n be_v now_o depart_a out_o of_o this_o life_n but_o who_o do_v live_v in_o thy_o faith_n and_o die_v in_o thy_o fear_n never_o forsake_v religion_n nor_o a_o good_a conscience_n we_o rejoice_v in_o their_o happiness_n and_o though_o we_o need_v not_o pray_v for_o they_o yet_o we_o can_v forbear_v beseech_v thou_o for_o ourselves_o who_o be_v yet_o upon_o the_o wave_n that_o thou_o will_v please_v to_o give_v we_o also_o the_o same_o grace_n which_o thou_o give_v they_o that_o we_o may_v be_v able_a so_o to_o follow_v their_o good_a example_n in_o all_o piety_n and_o charity_n while_o we_o live_v thou_o with_o they_o and_o in_o that_o glorious_a society_n we_o may_v when_o we_o die_v be_v partaker_n by_o the_o like_a mercy_n of_o thy_o heavenly_a kingdom_n and_o its_o unspeakable_a felicity_n hear_v we_o we_o beseech_v thou_o and_o grant_v this_o and_o all_o the_o rest_n o_fw-la father_n to_o thy_o poor_a child_n who_o make_v not_o our_o request_n in_o our_o own_o name_n or_o trust_v in_o our_o own_o merit_n but_o for_o jesus_n christ_n his_o sake_n and_o through_o the_o most_o prevail_a sacrifice_n of_o his_o death_n here_o commemorate_a nor_o do_v we_o need_v or_o desire_v to_o use_v any_o other_o name_n since_o he_o be_v our_o only_o mediator_n to_o make_v our_o peace_n and_o advocate_n to_o plead_v our_o cause_n who_o also_o join_v with_o we_o in_o these_o petition_n and_o therefore_o we_o hope_v thou_o will_v say_v to_o he_o and_o to_o we_o amen_n and_o then_o it_o shall_v be_v so_o sect_n viii_o of_o the_o warning_n before_o the_o communion_n §_o 1._o it_o be_v fit_a that_o great_a mystery_n shall_v be_v usher_v in_o with_o the_o solemnity_n of_o a_o great_a preparation_n for_o which_o cause_n god_n give_v the_o israelite_n three_o day_n warn_v of_o his_o design_n to_o publish_v the_o law_n exod._n 19.15_o and_o order_v their_o festival_n to_o be_v proclaim_v by_o the_o sound_n of_o a_o trumpet_n some_o time_n before_o levit._fw-la 25.9_o numb_a 10.2_o the_o paschal_n lamb_n the_o type_n of_o christ_n in_o this_o sacrament_n be_v to_o be_v choose_v and_o keep_v by_o they_o four_o day_n to_o mind_v they_o to_o prepare_v for_o the_o celebration_n of_o the_o passover_n exod._n 12.3.6_o and_o christian_n have_v more_o and_o high_a duty_n in_o order_n to_o this_o holy_a feast_n must_v not_o have_v less_o time_n or_o short_a warning_n whereupon_o as_o good_a hezekiah_n publish_v by_o particular_a express_v his_o intend_a passover_n long_o before_o 2_o chron._n 30._o so_o have_v our_o church_n prudent_o order_v this_o timely_a notice_n to_o be_v give_v that_o none_o may_v pretend_v to_o stay_v away_o out_o of_o ignorance_n of_o the_o time_n or_o unfitness_n for_o the_o duty_n but_o that_o all_o may_v come_v and_o come_v prepare_v also_o it_o be_v needless_a to_o expect_v a_o precedent_n for_o this_o in_o the_o ancient_a church_n their_o daily_a or_o weekly_a communion_n make_v it_o know_v that_o there_o be_v then_o no_o solemn_a assembly_n of_o christian_n without_o it_o and_o every_o one_o not_o under_o censure_n be_v expect_v to_o communicate_v but_o now_o when_o the_o time_n be_v somewhat_o uncertain_a and_o our_o long_a omission_n have_v make_v some_o of_o we_o ignorant_a and_o other_o forgetful_a of_o this_o duty_n most_o of_o we_o unwilling_a and_o all_o of_o we_o more_o or_o less_o indispose_v for_o it_o it_o be_v both_o prudent_a and_o necessary_a to_o provide_v these_o large_a warning_n and_o exhortation_n caution_n and_o instruction_n for_o the_o composure_n themselves_o they_o be_v exact_a and_o rare_o fit_v to_o be_v the_o harbinger_n to_o this_o bless_a sacrament_n and_o if_o we_o due_o weigh_v and_o careful_o improve_v they_o they_o will_v exceed_o help_v towards_o our_o preparation_n as_o will_v be_v evident_a enough_o without_o a_o paraphrase_n in_o the_o succeed_a analysis_n and_o discourse_n the_o analysis_n of_o the_o warn_v before_o the_o communion_n §_o 2._o this_o warn_v consist_v of_o three_o principal_a part_n 1._o information_n concern_v 1._o the_o time_n dear_o belove_v on_o next_z i_o purpose_v etc._n etc._n 2._o the_o person_n to_o administer_v to_o all_o
1._o although_o it_o be_v a_o great_a satisfaction_n to_o he_o that_o minister_n to_o see_v god_n table_n well_o furnish_v yet_o because_o he_o seek_v the_o profit_n of_o the_o communicant_n as_o well_o as_o his_o own_o pleasure_n he_o not_o only_a endeavour_n by_o the_o former_a exhortation_n to_o increase_v their_o number_n but_o by_o this_o to_o rectify_v their_o disposition_n that_o they_o may_v be_v not_o only_o many_o but_o good_a and_o howsoever_o this_o have_v be_v do_v before_o they_o come_v to_o the_o feast_n it_o will_v seem_v necessary_a to_o do_v it_o again_o now_o they_o be_v come_v if_o we_o consider_v either_o the_o danger_n of_o unworthy_a receive_n or_o the_o dignity_n of_o this_o ordinance_n which_o be_v make_v more_o reverend_a by_o be_v veil_v with_o many_o cover_n the_o egyptian_n admit_v none_o to_o converse_v with_o their_o priest_n and_o to_o know_v the_o secret_n of_o their_o mystery_n till_o they_o have_v be_v initiate_v by_o abstinence_n patience_n and_o many_o labour_n 4._o labour_n 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d porphyr_n de_fw-mi abst_fw-ge l._n 4._o suppose_v they_o will_v learn_v to_o value_v they_o by_o the_o difficulty_n of_o access_n and_o so_o those_o who_o enter_v into_o the_o persian_a rite_n of_o mithra_n jul._n mithra_n 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d greg._n naz._n orat._n 1._o in_o jul._n be_v to_o be_v first_o approve_v by_o 80._o degree_n of_o trial_n to_o be_v unpassionate_a and_o holy_a person_n 5._o person_n nonnus_n synag_n hist_o c._n 5._o the_o like_a difficulty_n of_o acceptance_n be_v practise_v in_o the_o entertainment_n of_o scholar_n into_o pythagoras_n his_o school_n 17._o school_n jamblic_a l._n 1._o c._n 17._o and_o in_o the_o admission_n of_o novice_n into_o the_o monastical_a society_n of_o old_a 3._o old_a cassian_n instit_fw-la l._n 4._o c._n 3._o and_o can_v we_o then_o think_v it_o too_o much_o to_o pass_v one_o exhortation_n more_o before_o we_o eat_v of_o this_o celestial_a banquet_n we_o derive_v this_o necessary_a part_n of_o the_o office_n from_o the_o greek_a church_n where_o the_o guest_n be_v place_v the_o priest_n stand_v on_o the_o step_n to_o be_v see_v of_o all_o stretch_v out_o his_o hand_n and_o lift_v up_o his_o voice_n in_o the_o midst_n of_o that_o profound_a silence_n invite_v the_o worthy_a and_o warn_v the_o unworthy_a to_o forbear_v ethic._n forbear_v 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d chrysost_n hom_n in_o 9_o ad_fw-la heb._n ethic._n which_o if_o it_o be_v necessary_a in_o those_o bless_a day_n how_o much_o more_o requisite_a be_v it_o in_o our_o loose_a age_n wherein_o man_n have_v learn_v to_o trample_v upon_o church_n discipline_n and_o to_o come_v out_o of_o custom_n at_o set_a time_n whether_o they_o be_v prepare_v or_o no_o every_o one_o hope_n to_o pass_v in_o the_o crowd_n but_o know_v the_o terror_n of_o the_o lord_n we_o do_v again_o and_o again_o beseech_v our_o people_n diligent_o to_o prepare_v themselves_o before_o he_o come_v to_o try_v they_o and_o that_o this_o exhortation_n may_v be_v effectual_a to_o this_o purpose_n this_o follow_a account_n may_v assist_v our_o devout_a improvement_n thereof_o the_o analysis_n of_o the_o exhortation_n at_o the_o communion_n §_o 2._o in_o this_o exhortation_n we_o be_v incite_v to_o two_o general_a duty_n 1._o self-examination_n by_o 1._o propound_v it_o more_o large_o and_o show_v 1._o the_o person_n enjoin_v dear_o belove_v in_o the_o lord_n you_o that_o mind_n to_o come_v etc._n etc._n 2._o the_o authority_n enjoin_v it_o must_v consider_v how_o s._n paul_n etc._n etc._n 3._o the_o duty_n to_o be_v do_v diligent_o to_o try_v and_o examine_v themselves_o 4._o the_o time_n of_o do_v it_o before_o they_o presume_v to_o eat_v etc._n etc._n 2._o press_v it_o with_o reason_n take_v from_o 1._o the_o benefit_n â—f_o worthy_a receive_v viz._n 1._o participation_n of_o christ_n for_o as_o the_o benefit_n be_v great_a if-&c_a if-&c_a if-&c_a for_o than_o we_o spiritual_o eat_v the_o flâ—sh_n 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brightness_n of_o his_o presence_n remove_v all_o these_o vail_n and_o cover_n and_o give_v we_o leave_v to_o see_v he_o face_n to_o face_n §_o 10._o to_o he_o therefore_o with_o the_o father_n and_o the_o holy_a ghost_n let_v we_o give_v as_o we_o be_v most_o bind_v continual_a thanks_o submit_v ourselves_o whole_o to_o his_o holy_a will_n and_o pleasure_n and_o study_v to_o serve_v he_o in_o true_a holiness_n and_o righteousness_n all_o the_o day_n of_o our_o life_n amen_n by_o this_o time_n sure_o we_o begin_v to_o be_v melt_v with_o these_o vigorous_a manifestation_n of_o the_o love_n of_o christ_n and_o our_o affection_n big_a with_o gratitude_n and_o admiration_n begin_v to_o struggle_v within_o we_o for_o therefore_o be_v this_o representation_n make_v that_o we_o may_v remember_v it_o and_o remember_v that_o we_o may_v celebrate_v it_o with_o hymn_n and_o eucharist_n my_o heart_n be_v ready_a o_o god_n say_v the_o pious_a soul_n my_o heart_n be_v ready_a psal_n 108.1_o most_o seasonable_o therefore_o do_v the_o priest_n invite_v we_o to_o praise_n the_o lord_n with_o he_o just_a now_o and_o summon_v we_o to_o this_o excellent_a duty_n almost_o in_o the_o very_a word_n of_o st._n paul_n heb._n 13.15_o we_o have_v see_v the_o everlasting_a love_n of_o the_o father_n the_o unspeakable_a kindness_n of_o the_o son_n the_o incomparable_a grace_n of_o the_o holy_a ghost_n and_o our_o own_o infinite_a obligation_n let_v we_o therefore_o all_o join_v in_o offer_v up_o all_o possible_a praise_n and_o glory_n let_v we_o begin_v the_o office_n with_o it_o that_o it_o may_v warm_v our_o heart_n and_o dispose_v they_o for_o all_o the_o follow_a part_n thereof_o and_o let_v we_o worship_v the_o bless_a trinity_n with_o such_o sincere_a and_o hearty_a thanksgiving_n that_o the_o choir_n of_o communicant_n may_v be_v a_o little_a emblem_n of_o that_o of_o angel_n with_o this_o only_a difference_n that_o they_o open_o behold_v that_o which_o we_o discern_v by_o faith_n but_o 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to_o the_o church_n and_o those_o of_o the_o closet_n perform_v by_o humble_a soul_n in_o order_n to_o their_o preparation_n for_o this_o sacrament_n we_o learn_v from_o st._n chrys_n that_o all_o the_o communicant_n be_v wont_a to_o join_v in_o say_v the_o same_o general_a prayer_n for_o mercy_n cor._n mercy_n 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d chrys_n hom._n 18._o in_o 2._o ad_fw-la cor._n and_o st._n aug._n 33._o aug._n august_n de_fw-fr salutar_n dorum_fw-la c._n 33._o affirm_v that_o when_o they_o receive_v these_o mystery_n they_o first_o do_v fly_v to_o confession_n and_o repentance_n and_o what_o sin_n they_o find_v themselves_o guilty_a of_o upon_o a_o strict_a survey_n of_o their_o action_n they_o do_v immediate_o purge_v away_o by_o penitential_a acknowledgement_n so_o that_o of_o old_a not_o only_o the_o priest_n as_o the_o custom_n of_o rome_n now_o be_v but_o every_o one_o of_o the_o people_n make_v a_o open_a confession_n to_o god_n before_o the_o communion_n it_o be_v 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confess_v almighty_a god_n father_n of_o our_o lord_n jesus_n christ_n maker_n of_o all_o thing_n judge_n of_o all_o men._n 2._o what_o we_o do_v confess_v 1._o in_o general_n we_o acknowledge_v and_o bewail_v our_o manifold_a sin_n and_o wickedness_n 2._o in_o particular_a 1._o the_o number_n which_o we_o from_o time_n to_o time_n most_o grievous_o have_v commit_v 2._o the_o kind_n by_o thought_n word_n and_o deed_n against_o thy_o divine_a majesty_n 3._o the_o effect_n of_o they_o provoke_v most_o just_o thy_o wrath_n adn_v indignation_n against_o we_o 2._o a_o act_n of_o contrition_n for_o they_o express_v 1._o more_o large_o we_o do_v earnest_o repent_v 2._o more_o strict_o in_o our_o 1._o sorrow_n for_o they_o and_o be_v hearty_o sorry_a for_o these_o our_o misdoing_n 2._o hatred_n of_o they_o the_o remembrance_n of_o they_o be_v grievous_a unto_o we_o 3._o trouble_v under_o they_o the_o burden_n of_o they_o be_v intolerable_a 3._o a_o supplication_n for_o pardon_n intimate_v 1._o 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2._o ah_o i_o how_o long_o have_v i_o be_v sick_a of_o the_o disease_n of_o folly_n miserable_a wretch_n can_v i_o excuse_v or_o dare_v i_o deny_v any_o of_o this_o indictment_n the_o fact_n be_v apparent_a the_o law_n be_v plain_a and_o the_o sentence_n unavoidable_a i_o must_v confess_v i_o have_v be_v as_o unworthy_a and_o as_o grievous_a a_o sinner_n as_o ever_o the_o earth_n bear_v and_o i_o be_o amaze_v at_o myself_o for_o i_o be_o here_o liable_a to_o all_o that_o god_n have_v threaten_v to_o the_o great_a offender_n woe_n be_v i_o i_o have_v no_o refuge_n no_o sanctuary_n but_o in_o the_o divine_a mercy_n and_o thither_o will_v i_o fly_v for_o succour_v §_o 7._o have_v mercy_n upon_o we_o have_v mercy_n upon_o we_o most_o merciful_a father_n for_o thy_o son_n our_o lord_n jesus_n christ_n his_o sake_n forgive_v we_o all_o that_o be_v past_a after_o the_o confession_n of_o our_o sin_n and_o our_o hearty_a contrition_n for_o it_o most_o regular_o follow_v this_o supplication_n for_o mercy_n we_o have_v clear_o represent_v our_o miserable_a estate_n how_o we_o lie_v groan_v and_o oppress_v with_o a_o intolerable_a load_n of_o guilt_n and_o terror_n and_o he_o that_o command_v we_o not_o to_o see_v our_o enemy_n beast_n lie_v under_o his_o burden_n without_o relief_n exod._n 23.5_o will_v never_o suffer_v our_o poor_a soul_n to_o perish_v under_o this_o our_o grievous_a pressure_n but_o will_v pity_v and_o help_v we_o especial_o because_o we_o do_v with_o so_o much_o passion_n beg_v his_o mercy_n with_o redouble_a cry_n have_v mercy_n upon_o we_o have_v mercy_n etc._n etc._n we_o must_v not_o censure_v this_o as_o a_o vain_a repetition_n for_o it_o be_v the_o very_a word_n of_o david_n psal_n 57.1_o &_o 123.3_o and_o do_v rare_o express_v our_o great_a necessity_n our_o earnest_a desire_n and_o our_o imminent_a danger_n 57_o danger_n repetitio_fw-la ardorem_fw-la precandi_fw-la denotat_fw-la &_o clementiam_fw-la divinam_fw-la commovet_fw-la ad_fw-la opem_fw-la 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have_v a_o powerful_a motive_n annex_v not_o for_o our_o righteousness_n bern._n righteousness_n non_fw-la quia_fw-la merui_fw-la sed_fw-la quia_fw-la egeo_fw-la justitia_fw-la meritum_fw-la quaerit_fw-la misericordia_fw-la miseriam_fw-la bern._n but_o for_o our_o lord_n jesus_n sake_n who_o death_n be_v here_o set_v forth_o and_o who_o have_v so_o purchase_v mercy_n as_o to_o satisfy_v justice_n math._n justice_n misericordia_fw-la tunc_fw-la est_fw-la vera_fw-la misericordia_fw-la si_fw-la sic_fw-la facta_fw-la est_fw-la ut_fw-la justitia_fw-la per_fw-la eam_fw-la non_fw-la contemnatur_fw-la chrysos_fw-la hom_n in_o math._n wherefore_o we_o may_v most_o cheerful_o ask_v a_o pardon_n in_o his_o name_n even_o for_o all_o that_o be_v past_a because_o he_o have_v deserve_v mercy_n for_o all_o the_o world_n if_o they_o will_v receive_v it_o and_o there_o be_v million_o of_o soul_n now_o in_o heaven_n that_o once_o lie_v under_o as_o great_a a_o burden_n as_o we_o now_o do_v who_o make_v 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non_fw-fr est_fw-fr poenitens_fw-la sed_fw-la irrisor_n qui_fw-la adhuc_fw-la agit_fw-fr â—nde_fw-la poeniteat_fw-la s._n bern._n while_o we_o pretend_v to_o crave_v his_o mercy_n he_o that_o only_o desire_v forgiveness_n to_o be_v quit_v of_o his_o present_a fear_n be_v a_o hypocrite_n phil._n hypocrite_n improbus_fw-la quo_fw-la ad_fw-la metuit_fw-la omne_fw-la est_fw-la promissurus_fw-la fimulatque_fw-la timere_fw-la desierit_fw-la similis_fw-la est_fw-la futurus_fw-la svi_fw-la cicero_n 2._o phil._n and_o do_v not_o hate_n or_o grieve_v for_o his_o iniquity_n but_o for_o the_o punishment_n annex_v to_o it_o and_o when_o that_o fear_n cease_v will_v be_v as_o bad_a as_o ever_o but_o i_o hope_v we_o have_v true_o feel_v the_o weight_n of_o sin_n and_o due_o apprehend_v the_o misery_n of_o have_v god_n to_o be_v our_o enemy_n and_o if_o so_o we_o shall_v be_v as_o desirous_a to_o be_v keep_v from_o future_a sin_n as_o we_o be_v to_o be_v deliver_v from_o our_o past_a offence_n we_o 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we_o have_v receive_v so_o excellent_a and_o undeserved_a a_o favour_n that_o we_o may_v be_v so_o engage_v thereby_o as_o that_o for_o ever_o hereafter_o we_o may_v beware_v of_o fall_v back_o into_o the_o like_a sin_n and_o misery_n convert_v we_o we_o beseech_v thou_o as_o well_o as_o pardon_v we_o and_o enable_v we_o most_o obedient_o to_o serve_v and_o most_o entire_o to_o please_v thou_o by_o spend_v the_o rest_n of_o our_o time_n in_o newness_n of_o life_n and_o all_o holy_a conversation_n which_o through_o the_o help_n of_o thy_o grace_n we_o do_v here_o vow_v and_o resolve_v upon_o that_o this_o mighty_a change_n may_v tend_v to_o the_o honour_n and_o glory_n of_o thy_o name_n who_o have_v so_o wonderful_o deliver_v we_o all_o which_o we_o most_o hearty_o beg_v through_o jesus_n christ_n our_o lord_n to_o who_o intercession_n for_o we_o do_v thou_o say_v amen_n and_o it_o shall_v be_v to_o we_o according_a to_o thy_o word_n amen_n sect_n iv_o of_o the_o absolution_n §_o 1._o he_o must_v be_v whole_o a_o stranger_n to_o the_o discipline_n of_o the_o ancient_a church_n who_o know_v not_o how_o great_a a_o care_n be_v take_v that_o no_o public_a offender_n may_v partake_v of_o these_o mystery_n until_o by_o a_o long_a trial_n and_o a_o great_a humiliation_n he_o have_v receive_v a_o absolution_n as_o public_a as_o his_o crime_n have_v be_v so_o that_o it_o be_v a_o mighty_a and_o scandalous_a irregularity_n in_o s._n cyprian_n time_n lap_n time_n nondum_fw-la poenitentiâ_fw-la actâ_fw-la nondum_fw-la exomologesi_fw-la factâ_fw-la nondum_fw-la manu_fw-la eye_n ab_fw-la episcopo_fw-la &_o clero_fw-la impositâ_fw-la eucharistia_n iis_fw-la datur_fw-la cypr._n the_o lap_n that_o lapse_v person_n by_o the_o favour_n of_o the_o confessor_n and_o martyr_n be_v in_o some_o place_n suffer_v to_o communicate_v without_o the_o solemn_a absolution_n which_o yet_o be_v rectify_v afterward_o luc._n afterward_o ubique_fw-la mysterii_fw-la ordo_fw-la servatur_fw-la ut_fw-la 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of_o prayer_n as_o there_o the_o lord_n bless_v thou_o etc._n etc._n and_o since_o it_o be_v certain_a there_o be_v such_o a_o power_n vest_v in_o the_o minister_n of_o the_o gospel_n to_o support_v the_o spirit_n of_o a_o deject_a penitent_n by_o antedate_v his_o pardon_n in_o the_o name_n of_o god_n there_o can_v be_v no_o fit_a opportunity_n to_o exercise_v this_o power_n than_o now_o when_o so_o many_o poor_a humble_a sinner_n be_v kneel_v before_o god_n and_o beg_a forgiveness_n at_o his_o hand_n then_o it_o become_v the_o priest_n in_o confidence_n of_o his_o master_n mercy_n to_o give_v they_o his_o best_a wish_n and_o with_o more_o than_o a_o ordinary_a prayer_n to_o signify_v as_o well_o as_o ask_v their_o pardon_n you_o have_v say_v with_o david_n we_o have_v sin_v wherefore_o god_n have_v send_v his_o minister_n like_o another_o nathan_n to_o assure_v you_o that_o he_o have_v also_o put_v away_o the_o iniquity_n of_o your_o
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that_o flow_v from_o he_o nor_o shall_v we_o desire_v more_o §_o 7._o who_o in_o the_o same_o night_n that_o he_o be_v betray_v take_v bread_n the_o best_a pattern_n for_o the_o celebration_n of_o this_o mystery_n be_v to_o be_v take_v from_o the_o divine_a author_n thereof_o our_o lord_n jesus_n who_o word_n and_o action_n be_v in_o this_o particular_a so_o punctual_o relate_v in_o the_o gospel_n on_o purpose_n to_o direct_v we_o in_o this_o solemnity_n and_o when_o the_o rite_n be_v disorder_v in_o the_o church_n of_o corinth_n st._n paul_n 1_o cor._n 11._o send_v they_o to_o the_o first_o institution_n as_o to_o the_o rule_n and_o canon_n by_o which_o they_o ought_v to_o rectify_v all_o that_o be_v amiss_o and_o for_o this_o reason_n as_o we_o have_v note_v no_o church_n in_o the_o world_n do_v ever_o omit_v these_o word_n of_o our_o saviour_n by_o which_o they_o believe_v the_o consecration_n to_o be_v principal_o make_v wherefore_o let_v he_o that_o minister_n pronounce_v they_o 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o_o lord_n ourselves_o our_o soul_n and_o body_n to_o be_v a_o reasonable_a holy_a and_o lively_a sacrifice_n unto_o thou_o they_o that_o be_v true_o sensible_a of_o that_o infinite_a mercy_n which_o god_n have_v show_v they_o will_v not_o think_v the_o praise_n of_o their_o lip_n a_o sufficient_a return_n but_o when_o they_o have_v pay_v they_o will_v still_o ask_v with_o david_n what_o shall_v i_o return_v to_o the_o lord_n for_o all_o the_o benefit_n he_o have_v do_v unto_o i_o psal_n 116.11_o if_o he_o require_v sacrifice_n psal_n 51.16_o they_o will_v give_v the_o fair_a of_o their_o flock_n yea_o if_o it_o be_v expect_v they_o will_v lay_v down_o their_o own_o life_n in_o sacrifice_n but_o no_o other_o sin-offering_a beside_o that_o which_o jesus_n have_v make_v be_v desire_v by_o the_o almighty_a only_o a_o body_n have_v he_o prepare_v we_o psal_n 40.8_o and_o st._n paul_n beseech_v we_o by_o the_o mercy_n of_o god_n to_o offer_v up_o that_o as_o a_o live_n holy_a and_o 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because_o all_o that_o we_o have_v do_v hitherto_o be_v in_o vain_a without_o this_o we_o will_v first_o by_o several_a reason_n evince_v the_o necessity_n of_o thus_o offer_v up_o ourselves_o at_o this_o ordinance_n and_o second_o direct_v the_o manner_n how_o it_o be_v to_o be_v do_v first_o we_o have_v many_o peculiar_a obligation_n to_o this_o duty_n just_a now_o lay_v upon_o we_o wherefore_o let_v it_o be_v consider_v first_o that_o our_o lord_n jesus_n have_v here_o represent_v to_o we_o how_o he_o have_v give_v himself_o for_o we_o and_o offer_v up_o his_o body_n and_o soul_n to_o deliver_v our_o body_n and_o soul_n from_o everlasting_a torment_n in_o hell_n fire_n and_o be_v it_o not_o most_o reasonable_a according_a as_o the_o old_a roman_a law_n determine_v 10._o determine_v grotius_n de_fw-fr jur_fw-fr bel._n &_o pacis_fw-la lib._n 3._o cap._n 9_o sect._n 10._o that_o he_o who_o be_v save_v from_o execution_n and_o rescue_v from_o the_o sword_n of_o a_o enemy_n shall_v spend_v that_o life_n which_o he_o have_v receive_v in_o the_o service_n of_o his_o deliverer_n we_o must_v now_o esteem_v our_o sâ—lves_n no_o more_o to_o be_v our_o own_o since_o we_o be_v buy_v with_o a_o price_n 1_o cor._n 6.20_o such_o as_o the_o great_a lover_n never_o give_v for_o the_o purchase_n of_o his_o best_a belove_a even_o with_o the_o precious_a blood_n of_o christ_n and_o can_v we_o be_v so_o ingrateful_a and_o unjust_a as_o not_o to_o consecrate_v ourselves_o to_o his_o service_n who_o have_v thus_o redeem_v we_o second_o he_o do_v in_o this_o sacrament_n give_v himself_o to_o we_o intend_v to_o be_v with_o â—s_n and_o dwell_v in_o we_o wherefore_o it_o be_v most_o equal_a that_o the_o covenant_n shall_v be_v mutual_a and_o that_o we_o shall_v give_v ourselves_o to_o he_o as_o we_o must_v have_v he_o or_o nothing_o else_o will_v profit_v we_o so_o we_o must_v give_v ourselves_o to_o he_o or_o nothing_o else_o will_v please_v he_o bern._n he_o cant._n 6.3_o domine_fw-la mea_fw-la tibi_fw-la oblata_fw-la non_fw-la prosunt_fw-la sine_fw-la i_o nec_fw-la tua_fw-la mihi_fw-la sine_fw-la te_fw-la bern._n if_o he_o please_v to_o make_v we_o happy_a in_o his_o desirable_a presence_n we_o must_v dedicate_v our_o body_n to_o be_v temple_n hierocl_n temple_n 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d ·_o hierocl_n of_o the_o holy_a ghost_n our_o soul_n to_o be_v house_n of_o prayer_n and_o receptacle_n of_o holy_a thought_n wheresoever_o this_o king_n of_o glory_n come_v he_o must_v have_v all_o the_o key_n deliver_v to_o he_o and_o he_o must_v be_v commander_n in_o chief_a so_o will_v he_o be_v content_a to_o abide_v with_o we_o for_o ever_o if_o so_o great_a a_o prince_n shall_v condescend_v to_o espouse_v the_o mean_a of_o his_o subject_n to_o be_v a_o sharer_n in_o his_o riches_n and_o a_o partner_n in_o his_o honour_n how_o can_v she_o do_v less_o than_o vow_n in_o all_o duty_n to_o be_v for_o ever_o and_o most_o faithful_o he_o 1_o sam._n 25.41_o three_o we_o have_v choose_v he_o to_o be_v our_o lord_n and_o our_o guide_n as_o wâ—ll_n as_o our_o saviour_n because_o his_o conduct_n as_o well_o as_o his_o pardon_n be_v necessary_a to_o our_o salvation_n wherefore_o we_o have_v now_o take_v the_o sacrament_n that_o be_v the_o soldier_n oath_n parati_fw-la oath_n sacramentum_fw-la seu_fw-la juramentum_fw-la militaâ—e_fw-la erat_fw-la se_fw-la streriuè_fw-fr fucturum_fw-la quaecunque_fw-la praeceperit_fw-la impâ—rator_fw-la vegetius_n 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d polybius_n 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d dion_n hâ—licar_n l._n 11._o et_fw-fr ap_fw-mi horat._n non_fw-la ego_fw-la persidum_fw-la diâ—i_fw-la sacramentum_fw-la ibimus_fw-la ibimus_fw-la vicunque_fw-la praecede_v supremum_fw-la carpeâ—e_fw-la iter_fw-la comites_fw-la parati_fw-la that_o we_o will_v obey_v and_o do_v whatsoever_o our_o general_n shall_v command_v we_o to_o our_o power_n and_o follow_v he_o whithersoever_o he_o shall_v lead_v we_o not_o only_o through_o danger_n but_o death_n itself_o so_o that_o we_o be_v bind_v to_o give_v up_o our_o soul_n and_o body_n to_o the_o conduct_n of_o our_o triumphant_a leader_n who_o will_v doubtless_o carry_v they_o both_o safe_o through_o all_o the_o â—_z and_o ambush_n of_o the_o enemy_n and_o bring_v they_o to_o everlasting_a glory_n four_o we_o have_v hâ—re_o receive_v extraordinary_a testimony_n of_o the_o divine_a favour_n and_o pledge_n of_o the_o love_n of_o jesus_n so_o that_o we_o be_v oblige_v in_o requital_n to_o give_v back_o the_o great_a and_o best_a gift_n that_o we_o have_v and_o that_o be_v ourselves_o when_o many_o of_o socrates_n scholar_n present_v he_o with_o large_a donative_n poor_a aeschines_n come_v blush_v to_o he_o and_o say_v sir_n i_o have_v nothing_o to_o give_v which_o be_v worthy_a of_o you_o but_o i_o here_o offer_v unto_o you_o all_o that_o i_o have_v to_o give_v viz._n myself_o odor_n myself_o tu_fw-la mihi_fw-la magnum_fw-la munus_fw-la dederis_fw-la nisi_fw-la forte_fw-fr parvo_fw-la te_fw-la aestimes_fw-la sen._n de_fw-fr ben_fw-mi 1._o prov._n 23.26_o et_fw-la prosper_n epigr._fw-la 15._o quid_fw-la voveat_fw-la domino_fw-la quisquis_fw-la bene_fw-la â—orde_fw-la volutat_fw-la ipsum_fw-la se_fw-la totum_fw-la praeparet_fw-la &_o voveat_fw-la major_a enim_fw-la offerri_fw-la nequit_fw-la hostia_fw-la mentis_fw-la in_o ara_fw-la nec_fw-la christi_fw-la ex_fw-la templo_fw-la suavior_fw-la exit_fw-la odor_n and_o i_o beseech_v you_o to_o accept_v this_o present_a consider_v that_o though_o other_o have_v give_v you_o more_o yet_o none_o have_v leave_v himself_o so_o little_a as_o i_o who_o have_v give_v you_o myself_o and_o all_o at_o once_o to_o who_o socrates_n make_v this_o reply_n even_o as_o christ_n will_v do_v to_o those_o who_o present_v themselves_o to_o he_o thou_o can_v not_o have_v give_v i_o any_o gift_n more_o acceptable_a than_o thyself_o and_o it_o shall_v be_v my_o care_n to_o keep_v this_o gift_n choice_o and_o i_o will_v return_v thou_o
profess_v if_o we_o have_v not_o be_v encourage_v by_o his_o love_n and_o goodness_n and_o command_v by_o his_o own_o precept_n we_o dare_v not_o have_v approach_v to_o these_o terrible_a mystery_n yet_o since_o it_o be_v our_o bind_a duty_n and_o a_o service_n so_o fit_a so_o just_a and_o reasonable_a we_o may_v hope_v he_o will_v accept_v we_o not_o because_o we_o be_v worthy_a or_o have_v do_v any_o thing_n to_o merit_v his_o favour_n but_o because_o he_o be_v merciful_a missal_n merciful_a non_fw-la aestimator_fw-la meriti_fw-la sed_fw-la veniae_fw-la largitor_fw-la ambros_n &_o rom._n missal_n and_o apt_a to_o forgive_v our_o fail_n if_o he_o shall_v take_v a_o measure_n of_o the_o worth_n of_o our_o sacrifice_n by_o the_o holiness_n of_o the_o offerer_n scent_n offerer_n qui_fw-fr petit_fw-fr primo_fw-la debet_fw-la attendere_fw-la ut_fw-la pro_fw-la suis_fw-la meritis_fw-la nihil_fw-la accepturum_fw-la se_fw-la putet_fw-la sed_fw-la de_fw-la dei_fw-la misericordiâ_fw-la tantum_fw-la bern._n in_o scent_n it_o be_v sure_o we_o will_v be_v reject_v and_o therefore_o it_o be_v best_o for_o we_o to_o fly_v to_o his_o mercy_n for_o the_o best_a of_o god_n saint_n who_o devotion_n far_o excel_v we_o have_v set_v we_o this_o example_n and_o find_v it_o the_o wise_a and_o safe_a way_n i_o confess_v to_o thy_o goodness_n say_v st._n ambrose_n that_o i_o be_o not_o worthy_a to_o come_v near_o to_o so_o great_a a_o mystery_n for_o my_o manifold_a sin_n but_o thou_o can_v make_v i_o worthy_a wherefore_o although_o a_o sinner_n i_o come_v to_o thy_o altar_n to_o offer_v the_o sacrifice_n which_o thou_o have_v appoint_v who_o example_n we_o may_v follow_v by_o this_o or_o the_o like_a act_n of_o humility_n o_o thou_o all-seeing_a and_o most_o holy_a lord_n god_n i_o have_v be_v admit_v to_o make_v a_o oblation_n of_o my_o praise_n and_o myself_o unto_o thou_o and_o i_o be_o infinite_o concern_v that_o thou_o shall_v accept_v i_o therein_o not_o for_o any_o merit_n in_o i_o but_o for_o thy_o own_o mercy_n sake_n o_o my_o god_n thou_o know_v i_o have_v be_v pollute_v with_o sin_n undutiful_a to_o thy_o command_n unfaithful_a to_o my_o promise_n unmindful_a of_o my_o obligation_n confederate_a with_o thy_o enemy_n yea_o and_o even_o in_o the_o time_n of_o these_o holy_a mystery_n so_o obdurate_a and_o confuse_a that_o i_o may_v just_o fear_v lest_o my_o wretchedness_n shall_v make_v my_o sacrifice_n a_o abomination_n i_o blush_v that_o i_o be_o no_o fit_a i_o lament_v that_o i_o shall_v bring_v so_o many_o defilement_n where_o the_o purity_n of_o a_o angel_n be_v scarce_o sufficient_a but_o i_o take_v sanctuary_n in_o thy_o most_o oblige_a condescension_n and_o because_o i_o be_o so_o unworthy_a i_o will_v endeavour_v to_o esteem_v myself_o as_o vile_a as_o i_o real_o be_o in_o thy_o sight_n o_o do_v not_o look_v upon_o the_o desert_n of_o a_o wretched_a sinner_n but_o remember_v thy_o own_o mercy_n and_o accept_v what_o thou_o have_v require_v of_o i_o and_o so_o shall_v thy_o favour_n be_v more_o illustrious_a because_o it_o be_v bestow_v upon_o so_o undeserving_a a_o creature_n and_o the_o sense_n of_o my_o unworthiness_n shall_v enlarge_v my_o thankfulness_n and_o make_v i_o praise_v thou_o more_o than_o if_o i_o have_v approach_v with_o all_o perfection_n §_o 8._o through_o jesus_n christ_n our_o lord_n by_o who_o and_o with_o who_o in_o the_o unity_n of_o the_o holy_a ghost_n all_o honour_n and_o glory_n be_v unto_o thou_o o_o father_n almighty_a world_n without_o end_n amen_n when_o the_o people_n pray_v without_o luke_n 1.10_o they_o direct_v their_o face_n towards_o the_o temple_n and_o the_o priest_n who_o be_v there_o offer_v incense_n but_o we_o have_v much_o more_o reason_n to_o lift_v up_o our_o heart_n to_o our_o great_a high_a priest_n who_o be_v now_o enter_v into_o the_o heaven_n and_o do_v there_o present_a most_o perfect_a intercession_n and_o unreprovable_a mediation_n for_o we_o we_o know_v our_o own_o service_n to_o be_v altogether_o imperfect_a wherefore_o we_o do_v here_o declare_v that_o our_o only_a hope_n of_o acceptance_n and_o pardon_n be_v through_o jesus_n christ_n by_o who_o we_o be_v direct_v to_o offer_v the_o sacrifice_n of_o thanksgiving_n heb._n 13.15_o as_o we_o here_o do_v in_o this_o present_a doxology_n which_o come_v very_o near_o to_o the_o ancient_a form_n use_v in_o this_o office_n 5._o office_n audi_fw-la quid_fw-la dicat_fw-la sacerdos_fw-la per_fw-la dominum_fw-la nostrum_fw-la jesum_fw-la christum_fw-la in_o quo_fw-la tibi_fw-la est_fw-la cum_fw-la quo_fw-la tibi_fw-la est_fw-la honour_n laus_fw-la gloria_fw-la magnificentia_fw-la potestas_fw-la cum_fw-la spiritu_fw-la sancto_fw-la à _fw-la seculis_fw-la &_o nunc_fw-la &_o semper_fw-la in_fw-la omne_fw-la secula_fw-la seculorum_fw-la amen_n ambros_n de_fw-fr sacr_n l._n 6._o c._n 5._o and_o do_v glorify_v the_o whole_a trinity_n from_o every_o person_n whereof_o we_o have_v now_o receive_v peculiar_a testimony_n of_o grace_n and_o favour_n and_o i_o wish_v that_o we_o may_v do_v it_o with_o a_o devotion_n proportionable_a to_o the_o great_a obligation_n now_o lay_v upon_o we_o and_o then_o it_o will_v be_v accept_v according_a to_o our_o desire_n amen_n the_o paraphrase_n of_o the_o first_o prayer_n §_o 9_o o_o lord_n who_o though_o we_o may_v make_v bold_a to_o call_v our_o heavenly_a father_n through_o christ_n jesus_n yet_o we_o esteem_v it_o our_o honour_n to_o be_v account_v thy_o humble_a servant_n have_v now_o finish_v this_o great_a mystery_n we_o do_v most_o hearty_o and_o entire_o desire_v thy_o fatherly_a goodness_n to_o pass_v by_o our_o fail_n therein_o as_o the_o infirmity_n of_o thy_o own_o child_n and_o beseech_v thou_o merciful_o to_o accept_v this_o our_o oblation_n of_o ourselves_o together_o with_o our_o eucharistical_a sacrifice_n of_o praise_n and_o thanksgiving_n for_o the_o suffering_n and_o merit_n of_o our_o redeemer_n most_o humble_o deseech_v thou_o who_o have_v give_v such_o a_o sacrifice_n for_o we_o and_o in_o this_o holy_a sacrament_n offer_v the_o benefit_n thereof_o unto_o we_o that_o thou_o will_v please_v to_o grant_v that_o it_o may_v not_o be_v in_o vain_a to_o we_o or_o any_o of_o thy_o people_n but_o that_o â—y_a the_o merit_n of_o the_o passion_n and_o death_n of_o thy_o son_n our_o saviour_n jesus_n christ_n which_o we_o have_v now_o commemorate_a be_v through_o a_o lively_a faith_n in_o his_o blood_n which_o be_v shed_v for_o we_o both_o we_o who_o have_v now_o communicate_v and_o thy_o whole_a church_n throughout_o the_o world_n may_n receive_v a_o free_a pardon_n and_o full_o remission_n of_o our_o sin_n and_o also_o obtain_v reconciliation_n and_o adoption_n sanctification_n and_o power_n against_o sin_n assurance_n of_o peace_n hope_n of_o glory_n be_v all_o other_o benefit_n of_o his_o all-saving_a passion_n and_n here_o at_o thy_o altar_n where_o thou_o have_v reminded_n we_o of_o thy_o give_v thy_o son_n for_o we_o and_o where_o thou_o have_v offer_v to_o make_v a_o league_n with_o we_o in_o his_o most_o precious_a blood_n we_o offer_v not_o only_o the_o praise_n of_o our_o lip_n which_o be_v too_o mean_v a_o return_n for_o such_o favour_n but_o we_o dedicate_v be_v present_a unto_o thou_o o_o lord_n that_o which_o thou_o chief_o require_v and_o all_o that_o we_o have_v to_o give_v even_o our_o self_n whole_o and_o entire_a all_o the_o power_n of_o our_o soul_n and_o all_o the_o member_n of_o our_o body_n design_v they_o absolute_o to_o thy_o service_n and_o intend_v they_o to_o be_v a_o reasonable_a holy_a and_o lively_a sacrifice_n and_o therefore_o we_o have_v consecrate_v they_o unto_fw-la thou_o and_o we_o hope_v thou_o will_v accept_v we_o for_o thy_o own_o and_o never_o suffer_v we_o to_o be_v enslave_v to_o sin_n hereafter_o and_o that_o we_o may_v keep_v this_o vow_n we_o do_v here_o crave_v thy_o gracious_a assistance_n humble_o beseech_v thou_o to_o send_v thy_o holy_a spirit_n to_o take_v possession_n of_o our_o heart_n so_o that_o all_o we_o who_o be_v partaker_n of_o the_o outward_a part_n of_o this_o holy_a communion_n be_v make_v thou_o may_n be_v fullfil_v and_o replenish_v in_o soul_n and_o body_n with_o thy_o grace_n within_o we_o be_v thy_o heavenly_a benediction_n upon_o we_o and_n although_o we_o confess_v thou_o may_v just_o charge_v we_o to_o be_v unworthy_a through_o the_o stain_n and_o the_o guilt_n of_o our_o manifold_a sin_n which_o mingle_v with_o all_o our_o duty_n to_o offer_v unto_o thou_o so_o pure_a and_o holy_a a_o majesty_n any_o sacrifice_n of_o praise_n or_o to_o make_v any_o oblation_n before_o thou_o yet_o we_o have_v venture_v in_o hope_n of_o thy_o goodness_n upon_o this_o sacred_a mystery_n and_o we_o do_v beseech_v thou_o to_o accept_v this_o our_o imperfect_a endeavour_n as_o a_o testimony_n of_o our_o desire_n to_o please_v thou_o since_o it_o be_v our_o bind_a duty_n to_o show_v
have_v mercy_n upon_o we_o 3._o a_o doxology_n to_o he_o also_o together_o with_o the_o whole_a trinity_n for_o thou_o only_o be_v holy_a thou_o only_o be_v the_o lord_n thou_o only_o o_o christ_n with_o the_o holy_a ghost_n art_n most_o high_a in_o the_o glory_n of_o god_n the_o father_n amen_n a_o practical_a discourse_n upon_o the_o gloria_fw-la in_o excelsis_fw-la §_o 3._o glory_n be_v to_o god_n on_o high_a on_o earth_n peace_n and_o good_a will_n towards_o man_n this_o bless_a hymn_n the_o church_n have_v learn_v from_o that_o heavenly_a choir_n which_o come_v to_o celebrate_v our_o lord_n nativity_n luke_n 2.16_o and_o since_o we_o have_v taste_v the_o celestial_a manna_n and_o feed_v upon_o angel_n food_n it_o be_v fit_a we_o shall_v join_v with_o they_o in_o sing_v the_o praise_n of_o their_o lord_n and_o we_o and_o as_o one_o of_o the_o angelic_a order_n first_o begin_v and_o then_o a_o multitude_n of_o the_o heavenly_a host_n unite_v their_o voice_n so_o it_o be_v the_o custom_n episc_n custom_n angelicum_fw-la posthaec_fw-la sacrifex_fw-la pater_fw-la incipit_fw-la hymnum_fw-la inceptum_fw-la complete_a vociferando_fw-la chorus_n hildebert_n conoman_n episc_n of_o old_a for_o the_o priest_n first_o to_o begin_v and_o then_o all_o the_o communicant_n to_o complete_a the_o harmony_n of_o this_o divine_a anthem_n it_o be_v first_o indict_v to_o set_v forth_o the_o happy_a effect_n of_o that_o redemption_n which_o jesus_n do_v undertake_v at_o his_o birth_n and_o it_o do_v declare_v that_o it_o cause_v glory_n to_o be_v give_v to_o god_n in_o heaven_n and_o make_v peace_n for_o poor_a sinner_n on_o earth_n because_o it_o do_v engage_v the_o good_a will_n of_o the_o almighty_a towards_o man_n but_o all_o this_o be_v but_o expect_v and_o prophesy_v of_o then_o whereas_o now_o when_o the_o merit_n of_o this_o redemption_n be_v real_o and_o effectual_o communicate_v to_o penitent_a soul_n in_o this_o sacrament_n those_o thing_n be_v all_o perform_v and_o accomplish_v so_o that_o the_o worthy_a receiver_n have_v just_a cause_n now_o than_o ever_o to_o sing_v glory_n to_o god_n in_o the_o high_a note_n who_o dwell_v in_o the_o high_a place_n grot._v place_n 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d aliquando_fw-la excellentissimè_fw-la math._n 21.9_o hoc_fw-la loco_fw-la terrae_fw-la opponitur_fw-la grot._v for_o he_o have_v now_o do_v we_o the_o high_a favour_n in_o make_v such_o peace_n on_o earth_n virg._n earth_n deus_fw-la nobis_fw-la haec_fw-la otia_fw-la fecit_fw-la virg._n and_o give_v such_o testimony_n of_o his_o good_a will_n towards_o we_o no_o doubt_v the_o bless_a spirit_n above_o who_o sing_v at_o the_o conversion_n of_o one_o sinner_n do_v give_v glory_n to_o god_n in_o the_o high_a now_o when_o he_o have_v seal_v his_o covenant_n of_o peace_n with_o so_o many_o and_o when_o they_o behold_v we_o all_o at_o peace_n one_o with_o another_o and_o rejoice_v in_o these_o pledge_n of_o the_o divine_a favour_n the_o church_n rejoice_v to_o see_v so_o many_o poor_a soul_n revive_v with_o the_o hope_n of_o mercy_n 3._o mercy_n gaudet_n ecclesia_fw-la redemptione_n multorum_fw-la &_o adstare_fw-la sibi_fw-la familiam_fw-la candidatam_fw-la spirituali_fw-la exultatione_n laetatur_fw-la ambros_n de_fw-fr sacr._n l._n 5._o c._n 3._o every_o heart_n be_v full_a of_o joy_n and_o every_o tongue_n be_v ready_a to_o bless_v the_o lord_n for_o this_o happy_a reconciliation_n oh_o let_v we_o strive_v to_o sing_v the_o praise_n with_o a_o angelic_a spirit_n that_o so_o they_o above_o and_o we_o below_o may_v make_v a_o lovely_a concord_n and_o if_o our_o devotion_n can_v rise_v to_o the_o same_o note_n yet_o let_v our_o sincerity_n keep_v we_o in_o a_o agreeable_a key_n and_o for_o the_o help_n of_o our_o affection_n let_v we_o thus_o meditate_v o_o my_o soul_n behold_v and_o blush_v to_o see_v the_o angel_n who_o be_v almost_o unconcern_v sing_v for_o thy_o felicity_n while_o thou_o be_v silent_a and_o unmoved_a the_o heaven_n be_v calm_a above_o thou_o the_o earth_n be_v quiet_a round_n about_o thou_o and_o thy_o god_n have_v testify_v his_o good_a will_n unto_o thou_o rejoice_v and_o be_v exceed_o glad_a admire_v and_o celebrate_v the_o love_n of_o jesus_n and_o the_o efficacy_n of_o that_o sacrifice_n which_o have_v fill_v heaven_n with_o glory_n earth_n with_o peace_n and_o all_o the_o world_n with_o comfort_n o_o you_o celestial_a power_n it_o be_v my_o concern_n to_o magnify_v he_o to_o who_o you_o pay_v these_o praise_n for_o i_o have_v receive_v those_o mercy_n which_o be_v the_o cause_n of_o your_o joy_n wherefore_o i_o will_v join_v with_o you_o and_o bless_v my_o god_n in_o the_o high_a strain_n and_o i_o will_v pray_v that_o i_o may_v extol_v he_o more_o high_o o_o let_v all_o the_o lord_n redeem_v on_o earth_n and_o all_o the_o glorious_a spirit_n of_o heaven_n unite_v their_o voice_n till_o all_o the_o world_n do_v resound_v with_o his_o praise_n who_o have_v restore_v peace_n to_o we_o and_o show_v such_o good_a will_n unto_o man_n hosanna_n in_o the_o high_a §_o 4._o we_o praise_v thou_o we_o bless_v thou_o we_o worship_v thou_o we_o glorify_v thou_o we_o give_v thanks_o unto_o thou_o for_o thy_o great_a glory_n o_o lord_n god_n heavenly_a king_n god_n the_o father_n almighty_n have_v before_o propound_v the_o subject_n of_o our_o praise_n we_o now_o begin_v to_o descant_v upon_o it_o and_o first_o we_o glorify_v the_o father_n almighty_n to_o who_o the_o former_a praise_n be_v primary_o direct_v and_o although_o we_o be_v teach_v with_o many_o word_n to_o express_v our_o gratitude_n and_o our_o joy_n yet_o none_o can_v censure_v this_o as_o a_o vain_a repetition_n because_o it_o be_v do_v in_o imitation_n of_o those_o celestial_a hymn_n record_v in_o the_o revelation_n viz._n blessing_n and_o glory_n and_o wisdom_n and_o thanksgiving_n and_o honour_n and_o power_n and_o may_v be_v etc._n etc._n revel_v 7.12_o and_o the_o like_a chap._n 5.13_o as_o also_o because_o every_o word_n here_o use_v be_v high_o pertinent_a and_o have_v its_o peculiar_a and_o proper_a signification_n graec._n signification_n 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d philem_n poet._n graec._n we_o praise_v god_n by_o set_v forth_o his_o greatness_n we_o bless_v he_o by_o declare_v his_o goodness_n we_o worship_v he_o with_o our_o body_n we_o glorify_v he_o with_o our_o mouth_n we_o give_v he_o thanks_o with_o our_o heart_n for_o the_o great_a glory_n which_o he_o have_v get_v to_o himself_o by_o these_o his_o mercy_n towards_o we_o and_o further_o the_o add_v so_o many_o word_n do_v well_o express_v the_o vehemency_n of_o our_o affection_n and_o show_v that_o we_o be_v so_o full_a of_o admiration_n and_o delight_n that_o we_o know_v not_o well_o with_o what_o word_n to_o signify_v the_o pleasure_n which_o we_o feel_v within_o we_o and_o whilst_o we_o be_v repeat_v so_o many_o phrase_n let_v our_o soul_n be_v enlarge_v in_o comfortable_a reflection_n upon_o the_o goodness_n of_o god_n and_o then_o we_o shall_v not_o object_v against_o their_o number_n but_o find_v a_o new_a motion_n in_o our_o mind_n to_o comply_v with_o every_o one_o of_o these_o eucharistical_a word_n and_o use_v every_o one_o of_o they_o with_o devotion_n o_o god_n the_o father_n of_o heaven_n who_o mercy_n be_v over_o all_o the_o world_n i_o be_o infinite_o please_v to_o behold_v the_o glory_n and_o to_o hear_v the_o praise_n which_o thou_o have_v get_v by_o thy_o mercy_n to_o poor_a sinner_n and_o i_o can_v even_o pour_v out_o my_o soul_n in_o the_o manifestation_n of_o that_o joy_n which_o my_o heart_n conceive_v at_o thy_o so_o universal_a honour_n wherefore_o i_o will_v praise_v thou_o by_o acknowledgement_n and_o bless_v thou_o with_o hymn_n i_o will_v worship_v thou_o with_o the_o low_a reverence_n and_o glorify_v thou_o in_o the_o high_a note_n yea_o i_o will_v give_v thanks_o unto_o thou_o with_o all_o my_o soul_n for_o thy_o pity_n and_o thy_o patience_n thy_o mercy_n and_o long-suffering_a thy_o bounty_n and_o lovingkindness_n towards_o thy_o unworthy_a yet_o miserable_a creature_n and_o as_o all_o man_n do_v share_v in_o thy_o goodness_n i_o hope_v they_o will_v join_v in_o thy_o praise_n in_o sing_v that_o song_n of_o the_o lamb_n which_o be_v to_o be_v the_o subject_n of_o eternal_a hallelujah_n praise_n and_o blessing_n honour_n glory_n and_o thanksgiving_n be_v unto_o he_o that_o sit_v upon_o the_o throne_n for_o ever_o and_o ever_o amen_n §_o 5._o o_o lord_n the_o only_o beget_v son_n jesu_n christ_n o_o lord_n god_n lamb_n of_o god_n son_n of_o the_o father_n that_o take_v away_o the_o sin_n of_o the_o world_n have_v mercy_n upon_o we_o thou_o that_o take_v away_o the_o sin_n of_o the_o world_n have_v mercy_n upon_o we_o thou_o that_o take_v away_o the_o
to_o the_o congregation_n §_o 1._o 2._o desire_v the_o child_n may_v obtain_v they_o in_o the_o lord_n prayer_n §_o 2._o the_o last_o collect_n §_o 3._o 3._o direction_n in_o order_n thereunto_o in_o the_o conclude_a exhortation_n to_o the_o surety_n §_o 4._o §._o 1._o the_o first_o question_n quest_n have_v this_o child_n be_v already_o baptise_a this_o question_n howsoever_o it_o have_v be_v deride_v by_o ignorant_a or_o impious_a person_n must_v by_o no_o mean_n be_v omit_v because_o it_o be_v necessary_a before_o we_o begin_v this_o great_a mystery_n that_o we_o be_v certify_v it_o have_v not_o be_v do_v already_o since_o it_o be_v a_o rite_n never_o to_o be_v repeat_v for_o as_o there_o be_v but_o one_o one_o lord_n and_o one_o faith_n so_o there_o be_v but_o one_o baptism_n ephes_n 4.5_o and_o because_o baptism_n of_o old_a be_v call_v illumination_n martyr_n illumination_n 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d just_a martyr_n therefore_o that_o place_n of_o the_o apostle_n 2._o apostle_n heb._n 6.4_o gr._n 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d syriac_n arab._n &_o aethiop_n semel_fw-la baptizatos_fw-la &_o ita_fw-la explicat_fw-la ambros_n de_fw-fr penitent_a l._n 2._o c._n 2._o of_o the_o once_o enlighten_v have_v be_v usual_o expound_v of_o those_o that_o have_v be_v once_o baptise_a and_o afterward_o do_v apostatise_v but_o beside_o what_o be_v intimate_v in_o scripture_n the_o ancient_a church_n do_v positive_o condemn_v the_o repeat_n of_o baptism_n 6._o baptism_n council_n 1._o carthag_n can._n 1._o anno_fw-la 330._o item_n council_n 3._o toletanum_n vnus_fw-la omnino_fw-la baptismus_fw-la est_fw-la nobis_fw-la tam_fw-la ex_fw-la domini_fw-la evangelio_n quam_fw-la ex_fw-la apostolicis_fw-la literis_fw-la tertul._n de_fw-fr bapt._n renovatio_fw-la per_fw-la sacri_fw-la baptismatis_fw-la lavacrum_fw-la secundâ_fw-la vice_fw-la fieri_fw-la non_fw-la potest_fw-la ambros_n in_o heb._n 6._o provide_v the_o party_n be_v baptize_v in_o the_o name_n of_o the_o father_n the_o son_n and_o the_o holy_a ghost_n and_o whereas_o the_o council_n of_o nice_a can._n 19_o s._n cyprian_n and_o tertullian_n speak_v of_o baptise_v again_o those_o who_o have_v be_v baptize_v by_o heretic_n it_o be_v because_o they_o esteem_v their_o baptism_n no_o baptism_n hieros_n baptism_n illis_fw-la ideoque_fw-la nec_fw-la baptismus_fw-la unus_fw-la quia_fw-la non_fw-la idem_fw-la quem_fw-la cum_fw-la rite_n non_fw-la habeant_fw-la sine_fw-la dubio_fw-la non_fw-la habent_fw-la nec_fw-la capit_fw-la numerari_fw-la quod_fw-la non_fw-la habetur_fw-la tert._n de_fw-fr bapt._n c._n 15._o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d cyril_n hieros_n as_o not_o be_v perform_v in_o the_o name_n of_o the_o holy_a trinity_n according_a to_o christ_n appointment_n so_o that_o it_o be_v absurd_a and_o impious_a to_o do_v this_o over_o again_o and_o therefore_o we_o ask_v this_o question_n which_o also_o may_v admonish_v the_o minister_n and_o the_o whole_a congregation_n to_o be_v very_o serious_a and_o devout_a now_o in_o behalf_n of_o this_o present_a infant_n since_o it_o can_v never_o more_o have_v the_o like_a opportunity_n for_o its_o purification_n and_o as_o to_o those_o of_o ripe_a year_n it_o do_v high_o require_v their_o care_n to_o do_v it_o well_o for_o they_o can_v say_v st._n cyril_n come_v to_o this_o laver_n twice_o or_o thrice_o to_o correct_v the_o omission_n of_o the_o first_o time_n if_o it_o be_v ill_o do_v at_o first_o it_o must_v remain_v so_o for_o ever_o §._o 2._o the_o first_o exhortation_n dear_o belove_v for_o as_o much_o as_o all_o man_n be_v conceive_v and_o bear_v in_o sin_n etc._n etc._n there_o be_v a_o mutual_a covenant_n in_o this_o sacrament_n between_o god_n and_o man_n but_o there_o be_v so_o vast_a a_o disproportion_n between_o the_o party_n and_o so_o great_a a_o condescension_n on_o the_o part_n of_o the_o almighty_a who_o design_n only_o our_o advantage_n in_o it_o and_o be_v move_v pure_o by_o his_o own_o free_a grace_n to_o agree_v to_o it_o that_o it_o become_v we_o to_o begin_v this_o office_n with_o prayer_n and_o that_o we_o may_v pray_v with_o understanding_n this_o exhortation_n be_v premise_v wherein_o we_o be_v teach_v 1._o the_o reason_n why_o we_o must_v pray_v for_o this_o infant_n 2._o what_o it_o be_v which_o we_o must_v ask_v in_o its_o behalf_n 1._o the_o reason_n be_v introduce_v with_o a_o courteous_a salutation_n direct_v not_o only_o to_o the_o surety_n but_o to_o the_o whole_a congregation_n who_o be_v style_v dear_o belove_v because_o they_o be_v all_o christian_n and_o invite_v to_o join_v because_o they_o be_v once_o in_o the_o same_o condition_n which_o nature_n can_v give_v even_o that_o this_o child_n may_v be_v wash_v in_o soul_n with_o the_o spirit_n as_o well_o as_o with_o water_n on_o the_o flesh_n and_o not_o only_o be_v list_v in_o the_o register_n of_o visible_a christian_n but_o have_v its_o name_n write_v in_o heaven_n nature_n have_v pollute_v but_o it_o can_v cleanse_v the_o parent_n have_v transmit_v sin_n but_o can_v remove_v it_o the_o minister_n can_v provide_v water_n and_o perform_v the_o external_a rite_n but_o it_o be_v above_o humane_a power_n or_o the_o possibility_n of_o nature_n to_o make_v these_o thing_n effectual_a to_o the_o child_n be_v eternal_a salvation_n wherefore_o we_o have_v the_o more_o reason_n to_o cry_v most_o passionate_o to_o he_o that_o only_o can_v effect_v all_o this_o §._o 3._o the_o first_o collect_n for_o the_o child_n almighty_a and_o everlasting_a god_n who_o of_o thy_o great_a mercy_n do_v save_v noah_n etc._n etc._n be_v prepare_v with_o the_o former_a motive_n and_o direction_n the_o minister_n invite_v we_o in_o the_o ancient_a form_n let_v we_o pray_v and_o go_v before_o we_o in_o these_o two_o pious_a composure_n in_o the_o first_o of_o which_o there_o be_v three_o part_n 1._o a_o preface_n lay_v down_o the_o encouragement_n to_o this_o request_n 2._o the_o request_n itself_o 3._o the_o end_n for_o which_o we_o make_v it_o 1._o when_o the_o preface_n have_v mind_v we_o that_o he_o who_o we_o call_v upon_o be_v almighty_a in_o power_n and_o everlasting_a in_o duration_n it_o do_v commemorate_v the_o ancient_a type_n of_o holy_a baptism_n together_o with_o the_o consignation_n thereof_o in_o the_o person_n of_o our_o lord_n jesus_n that_o by_o remember_v what_o god_n have_v do_v by_o and_o for_o the_o element_n of_o water_n with_o respect_n to_o this_o mystery_n we_o may_v heighten_v our_o own_o expectation_n and_o learn_v to_o hope_v for_o great_a thing_n from_o it_o and_o engage_v the_o almighty_a to_o make_v the_o present_a effect_n answerable_a to_o so_o early_a and_o so_o noble_a a_o apparatus_fw-la as_o himself_o have_v make_v thereunto_o 1._o st._n peter_n assure_v we_o the_o save_v of_o noah_n in_o the_o flood_n be_v a_o type_n of_o our_o salvation_n by_o baptism_n 1_o peter_n 3.21_o and_o many_o of_o the_o father_n take_v notice_n of_o it_o also_o 3._o also_o in_o diluvio_fw-la quoque_fw-la jam_fw-la tunc_fw-la figura_fw-la baptismatis_fw-la ambros_n de_fw-fr â—acr_n l._n 1._o c._n 6._o baptismum_fw-la ut_fw-la ita_fw-la dixerim_fw-la mundi_fw-la tert._n the_o bap_n cap._n 8._o cyril_n hieros_n cat_n 3._o the_o flood_n be_v the_o baptism_n of_o the_o world_n the_o iniquity_n whereof_o be_v purge_v by_o water_n and_o all_o that_o be_v corrupt_a be_v bury_v in_o that_o universal_a deluge_n until_o at_o last_o in_o token_n that_o the_o evil_n be_v expiate_v the_o dove_n do_v rest_n upon_o the_o renew_a face_n of_o the_o earth_n and_o be_v the_o messenger_n of_o peace_n to_o those_o who_o be_v save_v by_o those_o water_n thus_o our_o old_a man_n be_v bury_v in_o baptism_n and_o our_o sin_n wash_v away_o yet_o so_o as_o the_o new_a man_n be_v restore_v thereby_o and_o seal_v with_o the_o holy_a ghost_n 2._o st._n paul_n affirm_v that_o god_n do_v prefigure_v the_o christian_a baptism_n by_o the_o passage_n of_o the_o israelite_n through_o the_o red_a sea_n 1_o corinth_n 10.2_o which_o tertullian_n observe_v in_o these_o word_n the_o people_n ready_a to_o leave_v egypt_n escape_v the_o force_n of_o pharaoh_n by_o go_v through_o that_o water_n which_o drown_v the_o king_n and_o all_o his_o army_n which_o figure_n be_v more_o manifest_a in_o the_o sacrament_n of_o baptism_n 3._o baptism_n illud_fw-la mare_fw-la nostri_fw-la baptismi_fw-la figura_fw-la fuit_fw-la ambros_n de_fw-fr mansionibus_fw-la israelit_fw-la &_o cyril_n 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d cateche_n 3._o for_o all_o nation_n be_v deliver_v from_o the_o world_n by_o water_n and_o leave_v the_o devil_n their_o former_a ruler_n and_o oppressor_n overwhelm_v in_o they_o the_o bapt_a cap._n 9_o now_o if_o god_n do_v twice_o save_o the_o whole_a church_n by_o water_n on_o purpose_n to_o typify_v the_o efficacy_n of_o baptism_n before_o it_o be_v institute_v we_o may_v very_o reasonable_o believe_v that_o now_o the_o substance_n be_v come_v he_o will_v much_o more_o save_v a_o few_o child_n or_o
est_fw-la sed_fw-la tibi_fw-la gratia_fw-la cvi_fw-la gratia_fw-la est_fw-la ipsa_fw-la justitia_fw-la aug._n ep_v 105._o ad_fw-la sixt._n presb._n yet_o shall_v be_v bestow_v by_o the_o mercy_n of_o the_o master_n upon_o all_o that_o be_v so_o qualify_v let_v we_o then_o earnest_o beseech_v this_o bless_a lord_n who_o be_v the_o fountain_n of_o eternal_a goodness_n and_o do_v govern_v and_o dispose_v of_o all_o thing_n to_o give_v abundant_a grace_n to_o this_o his_o new_a servant_n so_o that_o it_o may_v have_v the_o comfort_n of_o these_o grace_n here_o and_o the_o reward_n of_o they_o hereafter_o through_o his_o mercy_n which_o crow_v in_o we_o that_o which_o he_o have_v first_o give_v to_o we_o for_o jesus_n sake_n amen_n §._o 2._o the_o prayer_n of_o consecration_n almighty_a and_o everliving_a god_n who_o most_o dear_o belove_v son_n jesus_n christ_n etc._n etc._n the_o word_n of_o god_n teach_v we_o that_o the_o world_n be_v darkness_n and_o a_o chaos_n until_o the_o spirit_n move_v upon_o the_o face_n of_o the_o water_n gen._n 1.2_o from_o whence_o the_o rude_a and_o indigested_a matter_n receive_v a_o quicken_a influence_n which_o produce_v that_o beauty_n and_o order_n which_o we_o now_o behold_v and_o as_o it_o be_v in_o the_o first_o creation_n and_o generation_n of_o all_o thing_n so_o it_o be_v in_o the_o new_a creation_n and_o regeneration_n of_o a_o christian_a the_o spirit_n move_v upon_o the_o water_n of_o baptism_n give_v light_a and_o life_n and_o bring_v in_o order_n and_o comeliness_n instead_o of_o the_o confusion_n and_o darkness_n which_o sin_n have_v cause_v wherefore_o since_o there_o be_v so_o great_a a_o work_n to_o be_v do_v by_o the_o spirit_n we_o must_v most_o humble_o beseech_v that_o the_o holy_a spirit_n may_v return_v to_o its_o ancient_a seat_n as_o tertullian_n speak_v it_o be_v true_a our_o lord_n jesus_n do_v sanctify_v water_n in_o general_n to_o the_o mystical_a wash_n away_o of_o sin_n but_o when_o this_o particular_a water_n be_v to_o be_v use_v in_o so_o sacred_a a_o ministry_n and_o to_o so_o admirable_a purpose_n it_o be_v necessary_a it_o shall_v first_o be_v sanctify_v by_o the_o word_n of_o god_n and_o prayer_n 1_o timoth._n 4.5_o that_o be_v by_o repeat_v the_o word_n of_o christ_n institution_n and_o by_o petition_v for_o the_o descent_n of_o the_o holy_a spirit_n which_o be_v the_o two_o part_n of_o this_o prayer_n yet_o if_o any_o shall_v ask_v why_o we_o consecrate_v the_o water_n and_o where_o we_o have_v a_o express_a command_n in_o scripture_n for_o it_o s._n basil_n 27._o basil_n benedicimus_fw-la aquam_fw-la baptismatis_fw-la ex_fw-la quâ_fw-la autem_fw-la scripturâ_fw-la nun_n ex_fw-la tacitâ_fw-la traditione_n basil_n de_fw-fr spir._n sanc._n cap._n 27._o answer_v we_o do_v this_o as_o well_o as_o many_o other_o weighty_a thing_n because_o of_o the_o constant_a tradition_n and_o continual_a practice_n of_o the_o church_n which_o be_v a_o sufficient_a warrant_n in_o matter_n so_o reasonable_a and_o pious_a as_o this_o be_v now_o that_o the_o primitive_a christian_n do_v always_o use_v a_o prayer_n for_o the_o consecrate_v of_o the_o water_n do_v appear_v by_o many_o witness_n donat._n witness_n oportet_fw-la vero_fw-la mundari_fw-la &_o sanctificari_fw-la aqua_fw-la priùs_fw-la à _fw-la sacerdote_fw-la ut_fw-la possit_fw-la baptismo_fw-la svo_fw-la peccata_fw-la hominis_fw-la qui_fw-la baptizatur_fw-la abluere_fw-la cypr._n l._n 1._o ep_v 21._o venit_fw-la sacerdos_fw-la precem_fw-la dicit_fw-la ad_fw-la fontem_fw-la invocavit_fw-la patris_fw-la nomen_fw-la praesentiam_fw-la silij_fw-la &_o spiritûs_fw-la sancti_fw-la vtitur_fw-la verbis_fw-la coelestibus_fw-la quod_fw-la baptizemus_fw-la in_o nomine_fw-la patris_fw-la &_o filii_fw-la &_o spiritûs_fw-la sancti_fw-la ambros_n de_fw-fr sacr_n l._n 2._o c._n 5._o in_o ecclesia_fw-la aqua_fw-la sacerdotis_fw-la prece_fw-la sanctificatur_fw-la aug._n the_o bapt_a in_o donat._n and_o which_o be_v more_o their_o prayer_n do_v consist_v of_o two_o principal_a part_n as_o we_o also_o do_v viz._n 1._o the_o repetition_n of_o christ_n word_n math._n 27.19_o and_o a_o petition_n for_o the_o holy_a spirit_n only_o the_o present_a form_n be_v somewhat_o full_a have_v first_o a_o typical_a allusion_n as_o to_o the_o original_a of_o baptism_n second_o a_o recital_n of_o the_o institution_n thereof_o three_o a_o double_a request_n ground_v on_o these_o premise_n 1._o for_o the_o sanctify_a of_o the_o water_n 2._o for_o the_o right_a disposition_n of_o the_o child_n to_o receive_v the_o benefit_n convey_v thereby_o 1._o this_o great_a petition_n be_v introduce_v by_o remember_v a_o remarkable_a passage_n in_o the_o passion_n of_o christ_n viz._n the_o flow_a of_o blood_n and_o water_n from_o his_o holy_a side_n as_o he_o be_v hang_v on_o the_o cross_n which_o the_o father_n say_v be_v from_o no_o natural_a cause_n but_o that_o it_o be_v miraculous_a and_o a_o mystery_n design_v to_o signify_v that_o as_o sin_n have_v enter_v into_o the_o world_n by_o the_o woman_n make_v by_o a_o wound_n in_o adam_n side_n so_o salvation_n come_v in_o by_o the_o two_o sacrament_n of_o water_n and_o blood_n 16._o blood_n aqua_fw-la ad_fw-la lavacrum_fw-la sanguis_fw-la ad_fw-la potum_fw-la ambros_n de_fw-fr virgin_n ad_fw-la marcellin_n l._n 3._o idem_fw-la in_o luc._n 23._o &_o the_o sacram._n l._n 5._o c._n 1._o item_n tertul._n de_fw-fr bapt_v c._n 16._o which_o flow_v from_o the_o side_n of_o the_o second_o adam_n and_o therefore_o we_o follow_v antiquity_n in_o this_o application_n and_o encourage_v ourselves_o to_o expect_v great_a thing_n from_o he_o who_o suffering_n do_v occasion_n this_o mystery_n and_o who_o pour_v out_o his_o heart_n blood_n for_o we_o 2._o our_o lord_n do_v not_o only_o figure_v this_o sacrament_n in_o a_o mystical_a manner_n but_o after_o his_o resurrection_n by_o a_o plain_a and_o express_a commission_n make_v it_o a_o perpetual_a sanction_n that_o all_o nation_n shall_v be_v baptise_a in_o the_o name_n of_o the_o father_n etc._n etc._n math._n 28.19_o wherefore_o since_o it_o be_v by_o his_o command_n that_o we_o go_v about_o this_o mystery_n we_o do_v repeat_v the_o word_n of_o our_o commission_n to_o show_v that_o we_o expect_v the_o inward_a part_n and_o the_o efficacy_n of_o all_o from_o he_o who_o set_v we_o upon_o the_o work_n and_o since_o he_o be_v god_n bless_v for_o ever_o and_o now_o also_o glorify_v and_o invest_v with_o all_o power_n in_o heaven_n and_o earth_n math._n 28.18_o we_o believe_v his_o word_n abel_n word_n accedat_fw-la verbum_fw-la ad_fw-la elementum_fw-la &_o fit_a sacramentum_fw-la augustin_n 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d dictum_fw-la oraculi_fw-la pythii_n ap_fw-mi herodot_n 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d philo_z the_o sacrif_n abel_n be_v sufficient_a to_o effect_v whatsoever_o he_o will_v have_v do_v in_o baptism_n there_o be_v many_o believe_v that_o in_o this_o as_o well_o as_o the_o other_o sacrament_n the_o consecration_n be_v make_v by_o the_o divine_a efficacy_n of_o the_o word_n of_o christ_n yet_o that_o we_o may_v not_o rest_v in_o the_o repetition_n of_o the_o syllable_n only_o 3._o here_o be_v add_v the_o request_n of_o the_o whole_a congregation_n who_o be_v all_o bind_v to_o join_v in_o this_o great_a request_n that_o it_o may_v be_v the_o more_o prevalent_a when_o so_o many_o who_o be_v already_o christian_n do_v beg_v the_o holy_a spirit_n for_o the_o make_v these_o water_n effectual_a to_o the_o party_n now_o to_o be_v baptize_v and_o the_o two_o former_a particular_n do_v add_v much_o strength_n to_o this_o petition_n which_o we_o may_v thus_o express_v o_o thou_o who_o do_v so_o lively_o typify_v this_o sacred_a ordinance_n in_o thy_o passion_n and_o so_o plain_o institute_v it_o after_o thy_o resurrection_n let_v we_o not_o want_v thy_o presence_n and_o thy_o influence_n now_o that_o we_o be_v go_v about_o it_o by_o express_a commission_n from_o thou_o behold_v we_o do_v all_o unite_v our_o most_o fervent_a desire_n that_o thou_o will_v by_o this_o water_n effect_n that_o which_o far_o transcend_v all_o humane_a power_n amen_n now_o the_o thing_n desire_v be_v two_o first_o that_o whereas_o this_o which_o we_o have_v provide_v be_v but_o common_a water_n yet_o upon_o our_o humble_a supplication_n he_o will_v send_v down_o his_o holy_a spirit_n upon_o it_o 4._o it_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d cyril_n catech._n 3_o ita_fw-la de_fw-la sancto_fw-la viz._n spiritu_fw-la sanctificata_fw-la natura_fw-la aquarum_fw-la &_o ipsa_fw-la sanctificare_fw-la concepit_fw-la tertul._n de_fw-fr bapt_v c._n 4._o that_o it_o may_v signify_v operate_v and_o effect_v all_o that_o ever_o any_o soul_n receive_v in_o this_o holy_a laver_n and_o convey_v all_o the_o blessing_n of_o baptism_n unto_o this_o child_n we_o do_v not_o desire_v nor_o expect_v the_o water_n shall_v be_v change_v in_o substance_n but_o only_o sanctify_v to_o a_o new_a purpose_n and_o impregnate_v with_o a_o spiritual_a property_n for_o the_o mystical_a wash_n away_o of_o sin_n and_o
if_o the_o holy_a dove_n do_v descend_v in_o the_o baptism_n of_o jesus_n who_o have_v no_o need_n of_o cleanse_v we_o hope_v by_o the_o devout_a prayer_n of_o the_o church_n it_o will_v be_v send_v to_o these_o water_n which_o be_v to_o be_v use_v for_o the_o purify_n of_o a_o soul_n most_o miserable_o defile_v second_o we_o pray_v for_o suitable_a disposition_n in_o the_o suscipient_fw-la as_o well_o as_o spiritual_a efficacy_n in_o the_o instrument_n that_o not_o only_o this_o water_n may_v be_v hallow_v to_o convey_v but_o this_o child_n fit_v to_o receive_v abundance_n of_o grace_n at_o present_a and_o may_v keep_v the_o blessing_n for_o ever_o which_o be_v now_o bestow_v on_o it_o there_o be_v too_o many_o who_o name_n be_v write_v in_o the_o catalogue_n of_o christian_n yea_o and_o their_o name_n write_v it_o seem_v in_o the_o book_n of_o life_n who_o yet_o be_v blot_v out_o again_o because_o of_o their_o apostasy_n revel_v 22.19_o &_o chap._n 3.5_o 3._o 3.5_o a_o sanctitate_fw-la ad_fw-la immunditiam_fw-la à _fw-la justitiâ_fw-la ad_fw-la iniquitatem_fw-la à _fw-la fide_fw-la ad_fw-la impietatem_fw-la multos_fw-la transire_fw-la dubium_fw-la non_fw-la est_fw-la prosper_n resp_n ad_fw-la objec_fw-la 3._o and_o lose_v their_o crown_n eccles_n crown_n revel_v 3.2_o dominus_fw-la non_fw-la minaretur_fw-la auferri_fw-la posse_fw-la coronam_fw-la justitiae_fw-la nisi_fw-la quia_fw-la recedente_fw-la justitiâ_fw-la recessit_fw-la &_o corona_fw-la cyprian_a de_fw-fr un_fw-fr eccles_n wherefore_o we_o pray_v that_o this_o child_n may_v not_o only_o be_v admit_v into_o the_o number_n of_o god_n choose_v once_o but_o may_v make_v its_o call_n and_o election_n sure_a by_o adorn_v this_o faith_n into_o which_o it_o be_v baptize_v with_o virtue_n and_o all_o holy_a conversation_n 2_o peter_n 1.5.10_o many_o have_v receive_v abundance_n of_o grace_n in_o this_o holy_a laver_n here_o they_o have_v be_v adopt_v and_o have_v persevere_v in_o that_o bless_a estate_n to_o their_o life_n end_v and_o we_o wish_v this_o child_n may_v receive_v as_o much_o as_o any_o ever_o receive_v use_v it_o as_o well_o as_o ever_o any_o use_v it_o and_o keep_v it_o as_o long_o as_o ever_o any_o keep_v it_o amen_n §_o 3_o &_o 4._o the_o name_v and_o baptise_v of_o the_o child_n name_v the_o child_n n._n all_o thing_n be_v thus_o prepare_v when_o we_o see_v the_o minister_n take_v the_o infant_n in_o his_o arm_n it_o shall_v mind_v we_o of_o the_o mercy_n of_o jesus_n who_o in_o like_a manner_n embrace_v those_o that_o be_v bring_v unto_o he_o and_o we_o be_v to_o hope_v that_o he_o will_v as_o love_o receive_v the_o soul_n thereof_o as_o his_o minister_n do_v the_o body_n and_o now_o the_o time_n be_v come_v to_o give_v it_o a_o new_a name_n nature_n have_v teach_v the_o most_o barbarous_a nation_n to_o impose_v name_n on_o their_o child_n for_o distinction_n and_o among_o the_o civilise_v part_n of_o the_o heathen_a world_n the_o name_n be_v give_v upon_o a_o certain_a day_n dicuntur_fw-la day_n alexander_n ab_fw-la alexand_n genial_a dier_n l._n 2._o c._n 25._o varro_n l._n 17._o nominalia_fw-la romanis_n dicuntur_fw-la either_o the_o seven_o eight_o nine_o or_o ten_o according_a to_o custom_n of_o several_a place_n but_o always_o with_o great_a solemnity_n and_o among_o the_o grecian_n not_o without_o a_o sacrifice_n the_o jew_n it_o be_v well_o know_v name_v the_o child_n at_o circumcision_n gen._n 21.2_o 3._o luke_n 1.59_o 60._o chap._n 2.21_o and_o therefore_o the_o christian_n name_v they_o at_o baptism_n allude_v to_o that_o new_a name_n which_o jesus_n promise_v to_o give_v to_o his_o servant_n revel_v 2.17_o yea_o even_a person_n of_o ripe_a year_n do_v common_o change_v their_o name_n as_o st._n ambrose_n say_v saul_n do_v in_o baptism_n change_v his_o name_n to_o paul_n act_v 13.9_o 31._o 13.9_o at_o ubi_fw-la pluvia_fw-la super_fw-la eum_fw-la lavacri_fw-la coelestibus_fw-la influxit_fw-la necatur_fw-la persecutor_n necatur_fw-la &_o saulus_fw-la vivificatur_fw-la apostolus_fw-la vivificatur_fw-la &_o paulus_n usque_fw-la adeo_fw-la autem_fw-la perdidit_fw-la veterem_fw-la hominem_fw-la ut_fw-la cum_fw-la moribus_fw-la mutaret_fw-la &_o nomen_fw-la ambros_n dom._n 1._o quadrag_v ser_fw-mi 2._o ordine_fw-la 31._o the_o like_a may_v be_v show_v in_o many_o other_o especial_o where_o they_o have_v name_n before_o take_v from_o any_o idol_n or_o relate_v to_o false_a god_n for_o it_o be_v forbid_v by_o christian_a council_n 30._o council_n council_n nicaen_fw-la can_v 30._o to_o give_v heathen_a name_n to_o child_n or_o other_o but_o rather_o to_o give_v they_o the_o name_n of_o some_o apostle_n or_o saint_n not_o that_o there_o be_v any_o fortune_n or_o merit_n in_o the_o name_n itself_o but_o that_o so_o the_o party_n may_v be_v stir_v up_o to_o imitate_v the_o example_n of_o that_o holy_a person_n who_o name_n he_o bear_v now_o this_o name_n though_o it_o may_v be_v private_o resolve_v upon_o by_o the_o relation_n gen._n 28.29_o ruth_n 4.18_o yet_o it_o must_v be_v dictate_v by_o the_o godfather_n the_o witness_n of_o this_o new_a birth_n the_o surety_n who_o engage_v it_o shall_v lead_v a_o new_a life_n and_o then_o solemn_o give_v by_o the_o minister_n because_o he_o be_v in_o god_n stead_n who_o we_o hope_v will_v give_v it_o a_o new_a nature_n also_o we_o derive_v one_o name_n together_o with_o our_o original_a guilt_n from_o our_o parent_n which_o ought_v to_o humble_v we_o and_o mind_v we_o of_o our_o be_v bear_v in_o sin_n but_o this_o new_a name_n we_o receive_v at_o the_o time_n of_o our_o regeneration_n to_o admonish_v we_o of_o our_o new_a birth_n and_o our_o heavenly_a kindred_n this_o christian_a name_n be_v give_v we_o when_o we_o be_v list_v under_o christ_n banner_n and_o it_o be_v a_o badge_n that_o we_o belong_v to_o god_n so_o that_o as_o often_o as_o we_o hear_v it_o we_o shall_v remember_v the_o vow_n then_o make_v in_o our_o behalf_n the_o custom_n of_o old_a be_v to_o write_v the_o soldier_n name_n upon_o his_o shield_n 28._o shield_n ind_n prodiit_fw-la jus_o imaginum_fw-la &_o nomina_fw-la militum_fw-la clypeis_fw-la inscripta_fw-la forerius_n in_o leg_n 95._o vide_fw-la veget._n de_fw-la re_fw-la militari_fw-la l._n 2._o c._n 28._o by_o which_o he_o be_v engage_v in_o honour_n not_o to_o lose_v that_o shield_n unless_o he_o lose_v his_o life_n even_o so_o have_v god_n give_v we_o our_o name_n and_o our_o faith_n together_o so_o that_o if_o we_o apostatise_v our_o name_n will_v be_v our_o eternal_a infamy_n we_o have_v a_o new_a name_n let_v we_o walk_v worthy_a of_o it_o and_o lead_v a_o new_a life_n paul_n life_n reatus_fw-la impii_fw-la est_fw-la pium_fw-la nomen_fw-la salvian_n de_fw-fr prov._n l._n 4._o cura_fw-la esse_fw-la quod_fw-la audis_fw-la horat._n epist_n 16._o nomen_fw-la tuum_fw-la attend_v esto_fw-la quod_fw-la diceris_fw-la hieron_n ad_fw-la paul_n either_o strive_v to_o make_v our_o name_n exemplary_a if_o 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baptise_v in_o case_n of_o great_a necessity_n but_o there_o be_v other_o
of_o the_o father_n who_o disallow_v that_o practice_n and_o certain_o it_o be_v a_o great_a presumption_n for_o a_o ordinary_a person_n to_o invade_v the_o ministerial_a office_n without_o any_o warrant_n and_o as_o to_o the_o pretence_n that_o a_o child_n may_v be_v in_o danger_n i_o suppose_v the_o salvation_n of_o the_o child_n may_v be_v as_o safe_a upon_o the_o stock_n of_o god_n mercy_n without_o any_o baptism_n as_o with_o a_o baptism_n that_o be_v not_o command_v by_o god_n nor_o have_v he_o make_v any_o promise_n unto_o it_o so_o that_o where_o god_n give_v not_o opportunity_n of_o a_o person_n who_o may_v do_v it_o aright_o it_o seem_v better_a to_o leave_v it_o undo_v 2._o the_o word_n i_o baptise_v thou_o etc._n etc._n be_v always_o the_o form_n of_o the_o western_a church_n and_o can_v be_v pronounce_v emphatical_o by_o midwife_n or_o such_o as_o the_o romanist_n sometime_o permit_v to_o baptize_v but_o do_v suppose_v a_o lawful_a priest_n one_o to_o who_o christ_n have_v 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st._n ambrose_n tell_v we_o that_o when_o man_n come_v to_o full_a age_n be_v baptise_a they_o ask_v they_o three_o several_a time_n if_o they_o do_v believe_v in_o each_o of_o the_o three_o person_n and_o put_v they_o into_o the_o water_n first_o when_o they_o profess_v their_o belief_n in_o the_o father_n and_o again_o when_o they_o declare_v their_o faith_n in_o the_o son_n and_o a_o three_o time_n when_o they_o say_v they_o believe_v in_o the_o holy_a ghost_n ambros_n de_fw-fr sacram_fw-la l._n 2._o cap._n 7._o we_o may_v add_v that_o this_o solemn_a name_n of_o the_o three_o person_n be_v a_o kind_n of_o call_v they_o to_o witness_v from_o heaven_n that_o we_o may_v as_o it_o be_v profess_v before_o these_o three_o witness_n our_o unfeigned_a faith_n 1_o john_n 5.7_o and_o so_o we_o have_v the_o same_o for_o witness_n of_o our_o faith_n 6._o faith_n obsignata_fw-la in_o patre_fw-la filio_fw-la &_o spiritu_fw-la sancto_fw-la nam_fw-la si_fw-la in_o tribus_fw-la testibus_fw-la stabit_fw-la omne_fw-la verbum_fw-la quanto_fw-la magis_fw-la dum_fw-la habemus_fw-la per_fw-la benedictionem_fw-la eosdem_fw-la arbitros_fw-la fidei_fw-la quos_fw-la &_o sponsores_fw-la salutis_fw-la tertul._n de_fw-fr bapt_v c._n 6._o who_o make_v we_o the_o promise_n of_o salvation_n and_o sure_o we_o shall_v never_o dare_v fall_v off_o who_o have_v seal_v our_o profession_n in_o the_o presence_n of_o the_o father_n son_n and_o holy_a ghost_n wherefore_o let_v our_o word_n be_v establish_v for_o ever_o 3._o we_o be_v to_o consider_v the_o sacred_a action_n in_o baptism_n which_o be_v the_o dip_v or_o sprinkle_v of_o the_o party_n with_o water_n it_o be_v indeed_o very_o probable_a that_o at_o the_o first_o institution_n of_o baptism_n in_o those_o hot_a region_n where_o it_o be_v ordinary_a to_o bathe_v daily_o the_o rite_n may_v be_v perform_v common_o by_o immersion_n but_o the_o prudence_n and_o charity_n of_o the_o church_n know_v this_o not_o to_o be_v essential_a to_o the_o sacrament_n do_v even_o there_o appoint_v that_o clinic_n christian_n that_o be_v such_o who_o by_o weakness_n keep_v their_o bed_n shall_v only_o be_v sprinkle_v with_o water_n which_o st._n cyprian_n determine_v to_o be_v a_o lawful_a baptism_n 76._o baptism_n in_o sacramentis_fw-la salutaribus_fw-la necessitate_v cogente_fw-la &_o deo_fw-la largiente_fw-la indulgentiam_fw-la svam_fw-la totum_fw-la conferunt_fw-la divinaâ—_n compendia_fw-la cypr._n ad_fw-la magn._n ep_v 76._o and_o therefore_o for_o the_o same_o reason_n it_o may_v very_o well_o be_v indulge_v to_o tender-infant_n in_o these_o northern_a country_n for_o god_n will_v have_v mercy_n and_o not_o sacrifice_n and_o the_o divine_a grace_n be_v not_o measure_v by_o the_o quantity_n of_o water_n use_v in_o the_o administration_n and_o yet_o because_o the_o way_n of_o immersion_n be_v the_o most_o ancient_a our_o church_n do_v first_o prescribe_v that_o and_o only_o permit_v the_o other_o where_o it_o be_v certify_v the_o 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the_o people_n hearty_o say_v amen_n when_o the_o mystery_n be_v end_v both_o to_o show_v they_o believe_v the_o child_n to_o be_v right_o baptize_v and_o to_o desire_n god_n may_v ratify_v that_o in_o heaven_n which_o we_o have_v do_v upon_o the_o earth_n amen_n so_o be_v it_o §._o 5._o the_o reception_n of_o the_o child_n into_o the_o church_n we_o receive_v this_o child_n into_o the_o congregation_n of_o christ_n flock_n and_o do_v sign_n he_o with_o the_o sign_n of_o the_o cross_n etc._n etc._n baptism_n be_v by_o the_o appointment_n of_o christ_n himself_o the_o sacrament_n of_o our_o initiation_n and_o admission_n into_o his_o church_n wherefore_o when_o any_o one_o be_v baptise_a it_o be_v requisite_a they_o shall_v be_v solemn_o declare_v member_n of_o the_o visible_a church_n and_o when_o god_n have_v receive_v they_o into_o his_o favour_n and_o seal_v they_o with_o his_o spirit_n as_o he_o ever_o do_v in_o this_o mystery_n where_o
there_o be_v no_o impediment_n we_o may_v then_o very_o just_o receive_v they_o into_o our_o communion_n and_o sign_n they_o with_o the_o cognizance_n of_o christ_n religion_n as_o we_o do_v in_o this_o present_a form_n 1._o by_o word_n 2._o by_o a_o sign_n conclude_v three_o with_o a_o practical_a application_n 1._o the_o word_n be_v a_o solemn_a proclamation_n make_v by_o a_o sacred_a herald_n according_a to_o the_o custom_n in_o humane_a creation_n investiture_n and_o admission_n to_o honourable_a order_n declare_v the_o party_n be_v now_o and_o aught_o to_o be_v repute_v a_o christian_a and_o this_o aught_o to_o be_v speak_v with_o a_o loud_a voice_n that_o all_o the_o congregation_n may_v rejoice_v in_o behold_v one_o more_o list_v under_o jesus_n christ_n now_o if_o we_o seek_v any_o precedent_n for_o this_o in_o scripture_n methinks_v it_o may_v very_o well_o be_v deduce_v from_o that_o solemn_a proclamation_n make_v by_o god_n the_o father_n immediate_o after_o the_o baptism_n 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sheep_n and_o have_v send_v it_o home_o wherefore_o let_v we_o joyful_o receive_v it_o the_o church_n on_o earth_n be_v compare_v to_o the_o moon_n daily_o diminish_v and_o increase_n we_o see_v many_o of_o our_o brethren_n do_v die_v and_o be_v part_v from_o we_o but_o god_n have_v now_o fill_v the_o vacant_a place_n and_o by_o these_o continual_a accession_n the_o visible_a church_n shall_v be_v continue_v to_o the_o end_n of_o the_o world_n our_o saviour_n himself_o be_v the_o great_a shepherd_n but_o under_o he_o the_o pastor_n of_o the_o flock_n of_o christ_n be_v to_o admit_v the_o sheep_n into_o his_o fold_n and_o according_o the_o priest_n here_o say_v we_o receive_v etc._n etc._n and_o withal_o set_v the_o mark_n of_o christ_n upon_o the_o new_a baptise_a person_n declare_v by_o action_n as_o well_o as_o word_n the_o selfsame_a thing_n even_o that_o this_o person_n be_v of_o the_o religion_n of_o jesus_n christ_n and_o one_o of_o the_o society_n that_o do_v profess_v the_o same_o but_o because_o this_o sign_v with_o the_o sign_n of_o the_o cross_n have_v be_v scruple_v by_o some_o and_o revile_v by_o other_o as_o abominable_a superstition_n etc._n etc._n i_o will_v endeavour_v somewhat_o more_o full_o to_o vindicate_v the_o church_n in_o this_o particular_a and_o to_o give_v satisfaction_n to_o those_o who_o prejudice_n have_v not_o make_v they_o inflexible_a 2._o the_o sign_n which_o be_v order_v to_o be_v annex_v to_o the_o forego_n word_n be_v the_o sign_n of_o the_o cross_n which_o seem_v design_v from_o the_o begin_n to_o some_o great_a mystery_n for_o not_o to_o mention_v that_o it_o be_v the_o figure_n of_o man_n body_n when_o the_o arm_n be_v extend_v we_o find_v that_o god_n do_v choose_v it_o to_o be_v the_o mark_n which_o shall_v be_v set_v upon_o those_o who_o shall_v be_v save_v from_o a_o common_a destruction_n ezek._n 9_o ver_fw-la 4._o and_o though_o the_o rabbin_n the_o swear_a enemy_n of_o the_o cross_n do_v expound_v the_o hebrew_n word_n tau_n there_o to_o signify_v a_o mark_n i_o see_v no_o reason_n why_o the_o christian_n shall_v follow_v they_o have_v translator_n etc._n translator_n omnem_fw-la autem_fw-la super_fw-la quem_fw-la videris_fw-la thou_o non_fw-la occidetur_fw-la vulg._n 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d aquil._n &_o theod._n ita_fw-la explicat_fw-la tertul._n in_o martion_n l._n 3._o c._n 22._o origen_n homil._n de_fw-fr epiphan_n hieronym_n in_o loc_n etc._n etc._n and_o the_o most_o learned_a father_n against_o they_o particular_o st._n jerome_n affirm_v that_o it_o signify_v the_o letter_n thou_o which_o in_o the_o old_a samaritan_n alphabet_n have_v the_o form_n of_o a_o cross_n even_o as_o τ_n among_o the_o greek_n which_o it_o may_v be_v from_o thence_o be_v the_o mark_n of_o the_o live_n and_o τ_n be_v set_v in_o the_o muster-roll_n after_o a_o battle_n against_o the_o name_n of_o the_o live_n thou_o live_n sixt._n senens_fw-la bibliothec_fw-la l._n 2._o thou_o as_o θ_o be_v against_o the_o name_n of_o the_o slay_v and_o further_o it_o be_v very_o remarkable_a what_o be_v relate_v in_o the_o church_n history_n 3._o history_n ruffin_n eccl._n histor_n l._n 11._o cap._n 29._o socr._n l._n 5._o cap._n 17._o sozom._n l._n 7._o cap._n 15._o niceph._n l._n 21._o c._n 16._o isidore_n l._n 1._o orig_n c._n 3._o and_o observe_v by_o other_o caussini_n other_o hor._n apollo_n hieroglyph_n cum_fw-la notis_fw-la nicolai_n caussini_n that_o one_o straight_a line_n upright_o and_o another_o transverse_n be_v a_o eminent_a hieroglyphic_n among_o the_o egyptian_n and_o signify_v sometime_o the_o one_o upholder_n of_o all_o thing_n sometime_o eternal_a life_n which_o be_v so_o well_o know_v to_o the_o worshipper_n of_o serapis_n at_o alexandria_n that_o when_o they_o see_v this_o figure_n of_o the_o cross_n so_o often_o use_v by_o the_o christian_n they_o do_v many_o of_o they_o believe_v by_o remember_v the_o ancient_a signification_n of_o the_o cross_n among_o they_o suppose_v it_o be_v a_o mysterious_a prediction_n that_o the_o christian_n be_v the_o servant_n of_o the_o one_o true_a god_n and_o be_v in_o the_o right_a way_n to_o eternal_a life_n but_o to_o come_v near_o when_o our_o bless_a redeemer_n have_v expiate_v the_o sin_n of_o the_o world_n upon_o the_o cross_n the_o primitive_a disciple_n of_o his_o religion_n who_o as_o minutius_n foelix_n affirm_v do_v not_o worship_v the_o cross_n yet_o they_o do_v assume_v that_o figure_n as_o the_o badge_n of_o christianity_n and_o long_o before_o material_a cross_n be_v in_o use_n they_o do_v with_o their_o finger_n make_v this_o sign_n either_o in_o the_o air_n or_o upon_o their_o forehead_n or_o breast_n in_o their_o rise_n up_o and_o lie_v down_o go_v out_o and_o come_n in_o in_o wash_v eat_a etc._n etc._n as_o may_v abundant_o be_v prove_v out_o of_o tertullian_n st._n basil_n cyril_n and_o many_o other_o but_o only_o that_o it_o be_v too_o evident_a to_o be_v deny_v wherefore_o we_o must_v condemn_v the_o pure_a age_n of_o the_o church_n if_o we_o shall_v censure_v the_o make_v this_o sign_n to_o be_v idolatrous_a or_o superstitious_a and_o it_o may_v be_v become_v injurious_a to_o the_o spirit_n of_o god_n who_o do_v work_v many_o miracle_n in_o the_o first_o century_n by_o the_o sign_n of_o the_o cross_n as_o be_v apparent_a to_o all_o that_o be_v verse_v in_o the_o history_n of_o those_o time_n all_o this_o be_v confess_v by_o many_o who_o yet_o pretend_v that_o it_o be_v not_o use_v in_o baptism_n although_o they_o allege_v no_o sufficient_a reason_n why_o they_o may_v not_o have_v use_v it_o there_o as_o well_o as_o upon_o all_o other_o occasion_n but_o as_o to_o the_o matter_n of_o fact_n it_o seem_v to_o i_o very_o plain_a that_o the_o sign_n of_o the_o cross_n be_v use_v in_o baptism_n also_o for_o lactantius_n speak_v of_o the_o convert_v heathen_n say_v they_o come_v under_o the_o wing_n of_o jesus_n and_o do_v receive_v his_o great_a and_o noble_a sign_n upon_o their_o forehead_n which_o like_o the_o blood_n on_o the_o lintel_n cause_v the_o destroy_a angel_n to_o pass_v over_o 27._o over_o lactant._n instit_fw-la l._n 4._o c._n 27._o yea_o he_o call_v a_o christian_n one_o with_o a_o sign_a forehead_n and_o tertullian_n 40._o tertullian_n mithra_n signat_fw-la illic_fw-la in_o frontibus_fw-la milites_fw-la suos_fw-la tertul._n de_fw-fr praeser_fw-ge adv_fw-la haer_fw-mi c._n 40._o say_v that_o satan_n not_o only_o imitate_v the_o christian_n in_o the_o wash_n but_o the_o sign_v his_o soldier_n in_o the_o forehead_n which_o show_v it_o to_o have_v be_v then_o a_o know_a rite_n of_o christianity_n st._n basil_n also_o affirm_v it_o to_o be_v a_o ancient_a tradition_n to_o sign_n those_o with_o the_o sign_n of_o the_o cross_n who_o have_v place_v their_o hope_n in_o christ_n 27._o christ_n basil_n de_fw-fr sp._n s._n c._n 27._o that_o be_v
father_n or_o our_o brethren_n sect_n iii_o the_o close_a and_o consequent_n after_o baptism_n §._o 1._o the_o exhortation_n to_o the_o congregation_n see_v now_o dear_o belove_a brethren_n that_o this_o child_n be_v regenerate_v etc._n etc._n we_o must_v not_o present_o turn_v our_o back_n upon_o god_n so_o soon_o as_o the_o holy_a rite_n be_v finish_v but_o complete_a the_o solemnity_n by_o thanksgiving_n and_o prayer_n and_o that_o we_o may_v do_v both_o not_o only_o with_o the_o spirit_n but_o with_o understanding_n the_o minister_n do_v here_o teach_v we_o what_o must_v be_v the_o subject_n of_o our_o praise_n and_o petition_n 1._o our_o praise_n must_v look_v back_o upon_o the_o grace_n already_o show_v and_o the_o benefit_n which_o be_v already_o give_v to_o this_o infant_n which_o be_v principal_o two_o 1._o internal_o it_o be_v regenerate_v 2._o external_o it_o be_v graft_v into_o christ_n church_n for_o which_o we_o must_v give_v hearty_a thanks_o to_o almighty_a god_n to_o which_o we_o must_v add_v 2._o our_o prayer_n which_o must_v look_v forward_o upon_o the_o grace_n which_o will_v be_v needful_a to_o enable_v it_o to_o live_v answerable_a to_o this_o estate_n into_o which_o it_o be_v admit_v and_o this_o we_o must_v beg_v of_o almighty_a god_n also_o or_o else_o the_o former_a blessing_n will_v be_v altogether_o in_o vain_a now_o all_o this_o be_v so_o plain_a that_o no_o more_o will_v need_v to_o be_v add_v but_o only_o that_o some_o with_o nicodemus_n be_v apt_a to_o say_v how_o can_v these_o thing_n be_v john_n 3.9_o judge_v it_o impossible_a that_o so_o great_a a_o matter_n as_o regeneration_n can_v be_v effect_v so_o soon_o and_o by_o so_o mean_v a_o instrument_n bapt._n instrument_n simplicitas_fw-la sacramenti_fw-la quibusdam_fw-la derogat_fw-la effectûs_fw-la fidem_fw-la cum_fw-la sumptu_fw-la plurimo_fw-la &_o pompis_fw-la idolorum_fw-la arcana_fw-la sibi_fw-la authoritatem_fw-la conciliant_fw-la tertul._n de_fw-fr bapt._n as_o they_o account_v it_o whereas_o the_o effect_n be_v to_o be_v ascribe_v to_o the_o divine_a power_n of_o the_o author_n not_o to_o the_o intrinsic_a efficacy_n of_o the_o outward_a mean_n yet_o in_o regard_n we_o can_v never_o bless_v god_n hearty_o for_o a_o mercy_n unless_o we_o believe_v he_o have_v bestow_v it_o we_o must_v labour_v to_o remove_v these_o scruple_n by_o a_o full_a account_n of_o this_o baptismal_a regeneration_n that_o we_o may_v not_o withhold_v the_o divine_a praise_n by_o our_o doubt_v and_o unbelief_n the_o word_n regeneration_n be_v but_o twice_o that_o i_o know_v of_o use_v in_o scripture_n first_o math._n 19.28_o you_o that_o have_v follow_v i_o in_o the_o regeneration_n where_o though_o by_o alter_v the_o point_n follow_v i_o in_o the_o regeneration_n when_o the_o son_n of_o man_n etc._n etc._n it_o may_v signify_v in_o the_o resurrection_n yet_o as_o we_o read_v it_o signify_v the_o renew_n of_o man_n by_o the_o gospel_n and_o baptism_n second_o titus_n 3.5_o he_o save_v we_o by_o the_o laver_n of_o regeneration_n beza_n regeneration_n graec._n 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d per_fw-la lavacrum_fw-la regenerationis_fw-la vulg._n syr._n vatab._n &_o beza_n and_o renew_v of_o the_o holy_a ghost_n which_o be_v a_o paraphrase_n upon_o that_o of_o our_o saviour_n john_n 3_o except_o a_o man_n be_v bear_v of_o water_n and_o the_o spirit_n he_o can_v enter_v into_o the_o kingdom_n of_o god_n ver_fw-la 5._o and_o because_o person_n come_v to_o age_n before_o their_o conversion_n be_v first_o teach_v and_o persuade_v by_o the_o word_n of_o god_n the_o language_n of_o holy_a writ_n enlarge_v the_o metaphor_n and_o say_v such_o be_v beget_v by_o the_o word_n of_o god_n 1_o cor._n 4.15_o and_o then_o bear_v again_o or_o regenerate_v in_o baptism_n in_o like_a manner_n speak_v the_o father_n who_o do_v constant_o and_o unanimous_o affirm_v that_o we_o be_v regenerate_v in_o or_o by_o baptism_n 1._o baptism_n in_o novam_fw-la vitam_fw-la lavacro_fw-la aquae_fw-la salutaris_fw-la animatus_fw-la cyprian_a de_fw-fr seipso_fw-la ep_n 2._o ad_fw-la donat._n regeneratione_n coelesti_fw-la christo_fw-la consurreximus_fw-la lib._n the_o zel_n &_o livor_fw-la lavacrum_fw-la inde_fw-la dionysius_n vocat_fw-la 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d vide_fw-la ambr._n de_fw-fr sacram._n l._n 3._o c._n 1._o so_o that_o we_o must_v next_o inquire_v wherein_o this_o regeneration_n do_v consist_v and_o first_o whereas_o both_o child_n and_o those_o of_o ripe_a year_n be_v by_o nature_n dead_a in_o sin_n so_o that_o they_o lie_v under_o the_o guilt_n and_o power_n thereof_o our_o gracious_a father_n do_v here_o in_o baptism_n seal_v a_o covenant_n with_o we_o wherein_o he_o promise_v to_o pardon_v they_o and_o when_o this_o deadly_a load_n be_v remove_v the_o soul_n receive_v as_o it_o be_v a_o new_a life_n and_o take_v new_a hope_n and_o courage_n be_v restore_v to_o the_o divine_a favour_n and_o be_v set_v free_a from_o the_o sad_a expectation_n of_o unavoidable_a condemnation_n for_o former_a sin_n original_a in_o infant_n and_o both_o it_o and_o actual_a in_o those_o of_o ripe_a year_n before_o this_o covenant_n we_o be_v dead_a in_o law_n and_o by_o the_o pardon_n of_o our_o sin_n we_o be_v beget_v again_o to_o a_o lively_a hope_n and_o herein_o stand_v the_o first_o particular_a of_o our_o regeneration_n viz._n in_o the_o remission_n of_o sin_n wherefore_o both_o scripture_n and_o antiquity_n diluunt_fw-la antiquity_n luke_n 3.3_o act_n 2.38_o chap._n 22_o 16._o omnem_fw-la autem_fw-la enormitatem_fw-la sceleris_fw-la baptismi_fw-la sacramenta_fw-la diluunt_fw-la teach_v we_o that_o baptism_n be_v the_o mean_n for_o remission_n of_o sin_n and_o hence_o they_o join_v pardon_n and_o regeneration_n common_o together_o 2._o together_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d justin_n martyr_n 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d cyril_n catech_n 2._o because_o this_o forgiveness_n put_v we_o into_o a_o new_a estate_n and_o a_o excellent_a condition_n in_o comparison_n of_o that_o which_o our_o natural_a birth_n have_v leave_v we_o in_o 2._o but_o further_a by_o baptism_n we_o gain_v new_a relation_n and_o old_a thing_n be_v do_v away_o all_o thing_n become_v new_a hence_o the_o jew_n call_v their_o proselyte_n newborn_a child_n because_o they_o forsake_v all_o their_o heathen_a kindred_n so_o we_o although_o we_o do_v not_o renounce_v our_o earthly_a parent_n because_o they_o also_o be_v christian_a yet_o we_o gain_v new_a alliance_n for_o god_n hereby_o do_v become_v our_o father_n and_o jesus_n our_o master_n and_o all_o the_o saint_n both_o in_o heaven_n and_o earth_n our_o brethren_n so_o that_o it_o be_v as_o if_o we_o be_v bear_v over_o again_o since_o baptism_n do_v entitle_v we_o to_o this_o celestial_a kindred_n but_o this_o be_v not_o all_o for_o three_o our_o corrupt_a nature_n be_v change_v in_o baptism_n and_o there_o be_v a_o renovation_n effect_v thereby_o both_o as_o to_o the_o mortification_n of_o the_o old_a affection_n and_o the_o quicken_a of_o the_o new_a by_o the_o holy_a spirit_n which_o be_v hereby_o give_v to_o all_o that_o put_v no_o bar_n or_o impediment_n unto_o it_o this_o be_v the_o ancient_a doctrine_n who_o affirm_v a_o real_a change_n to_o be_v wrought_v 3._o wrought_v dam_fw-la injustum_fw-la insipientem_fw-la peccatorem_fw-la continuò_fw-la &_o aequus_fw-la &_o prudens_fw-la &_o innocens_fw-la erit_fw-la uno_fw-la enim_fw-la lavacro_fw-la malitia_fw-la omniâ—_n abolebitur_fw-la lact._n inst_z 3._o 26._o vndae_fw-la genitalis_fw-la auxilio_fw-la superioris_fw-la aevi_fw-la labe_fw-la detersâ_fw-la in_fw-la expiatum_fw-la pectus_fw-la &_o purum_fw-la desuper_fw-la lumen_fw-la infudit_fw-la cypr._n de_fw-fr seipso_fw-la 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d cyril_n catech_n 3._o and_o believe_v the_o spirit_n to_o be_v therein_o bestow_v as_o god_n have_v promise_v ezek._n 36.25_o 26._o that_o he_o will_v sprinkle_v clean_a water_n upon_o they_o and_o they_o shall_v be_v clean_o from_o all_o their_o filthiness_n and_o then_o a_o new_a heart_n will_v he_o give_v they_o and_o put_v a_o new_a spirit_n within_o they_o and_o it_o be_v manifest_a that_o in_o the_o first_o age_n of_o the_o church_n there_o be_v abundance_n of_o gift_n and_o grace_n miraculous_o bestow_v upon_o christian_n in_o their_o baptism_n and_o no_o doubt_n if_o the_o catechuman_n of_o our_o day_n who_o be_v of_o age_n will_v prepare_v themselves_o as_o strict_o by_o repentance_n fast_v and_o prayer_n as_o they_o of_o old_a do_v they_o shall_v find_v incomparable_a effect_n of_o this_o sacred_a laver_n if_o not_o in_o as_o miraculous_a measure_n yet_o to_o as_o real_a purpose_n that_o be_v they_o shall_v be_v true_o regenerate_v and_o their_o heart_n change_v by_o the_o influence_n of_o the_o divine_a spirit_n but_o some_o may_v doubt_v whether_o infant_n be_v regenerate_v in_o this_o sense_n because_o they_o be_v not_o capable_a of_o give_v any_o evidence_n of_o their_o receive_v the_o spirit_n nor_o do_v there_o any_o immediate_a effect_n of_o their_o regeneration_n appear_v hence_o the_o
pelagian_o deny_v it_o but_o they_o be_v therefore_o condemn_v by_o the_o milevitan_a council_n can._n 2._o and_o confute_v by_o st._n augustine_n ad_fw-la bonif._n l._n 3._o it_o be_v confess_v they_o can_v show_v no_o visible_a sign_n of_o spiritual_a life_n in_o the_o operation_n thereof_o no_o more_o can_v they_o of_o their_o have_v a_o rational_a soul_n for_o some_o time_n and_o yet_o we_o know_v they_o have_v the_o power_n of_o reason_n within_o they_o and_o since_o all_o infant_n be_v alike_o either_o all_o do_v here_o receive_v a_o principle_n of_o new_a life_n or_o none_o receive_v it_o wherefore_o i_o see_v no_o reason_n why_o we_o may_v not_o believe_v as_o the_o ancient_n do_v that_o god_n grace_n which_o be_v dispense_v according_a to_o the_o capacity_n of_o the_o suscipient_fw-la be_v here_o give_v to_o infant_n to_o heal_v their_o nature_n and_o that_o he_o bestow_v on_o they_o such_o measure_n of_o his_o spirit_n as_o they_o can_v receive_v for_o the_o malignant_a 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preservative_n to_o both_o body_n and_o soul_n 3_o soul_n 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d ·_o cyril_n catech._n mystag_n 3_o so_o that_o after_o it_o we_o may_v fit_o pray_v that_o god_n may_v direct_v sanctify_v and_o govern_v both_o our_o soul_n and_o body_n so_o that_o we_o may_v not_o stray_v from_o his_o commandment_n and_o we_o make_v it_o a_o new_a prayer_n if_o we_o say_v it_o with_o a_o new_a devotion_n and_o apply_v it_o to_o this_o occasion_n the_o blessing_n conclude_v all_o office_n and_o particular_o aught_o to_o end_v this_o in_o regard_n it_o be_v the_o epitome_n of_o the_o whole_a administration_n which_o be_v only_o a_o more_o solemn_a benediction_n and_o therefore_o we_o must_v most_o humble_o receive_v it_o and_o most_o firm_o believe_v it_o that_o it_o may_v be_v make_v good_a unto_o we_o amen_o the_o conclusion_n thus_o we_o have_v represent_v a_o rite_n in_o itself_o primitive_a and_o pious_a in_o its_o administration_n pure_a and_o separate_a from_o all_o that_o superstition_n have_v add_v to_o it_o in_o its_o end_n so_o excellent_a that_o it_o be_v commend_v by_o christian_n of_o all_o persuasion_n and_o yet_o alas_o however_o it_o come_v to_o pass_v too_o much_o neglect_v to_o the_o grief_n of_o all_o good_a man_n the_o scandal_n of_o the_o church_n and_o the_o great_a detriment_n of_o religion_n wherefore_o we_o can_v leave_v it_o till_o we_o have_v press_v the_o constant_a observation_n thereof_o the_o romanist_n indeed_o pretend_v to_o prefer_v it_o before_o baptism_n his_o baptism_n hoc_fw-la sacramentum_fw-la perfectivum_fw-la esse_fw-la baptismi_fw-la asserit_fw-la aquin._n sum_fw-la 3._o p._n qu._n 72._o art_n 9_o majori_fw-la veneratione_n venerandum_fw-la &_o tenendum_fw-la quam_fw-la baptismus_fw-la dist_n 5._o de_fw-la consec_fw-la can_v de_fw-fr his_o but_o must_v we_o give_v it_o no_o honour_n because_o they_o give_v it_o too_o much_o it_o be_v not_o in_o our_o church_n set_v to_o vie_v with_o baptism_n but_o as_o of_o old_a appoint_v to_o pursue_v the_o same_o design_n and_o order_v to_o make_v the_o baptismal_a vow_n more_o solemn_a and_o more_o regard_v we_o do_v not_o absolute_o deny_v salvation_n to_o all_o that_o want_v it_o but_o we_o judge_v it_o a_o great_a sin_n to_o despise_v it_o or_o wilful_o to_o neglect_v it_o and_o we_o think_v it_o high_o concern_v the_o church_n and_o every_o particular_a person_n to_o be_v careful_a it_o be_v not_o omit_v and_o that_o for_o these_o reason_n i._o because_o it_o tend_v very_o much_o to_o advance_v the_o knowledge_n of_o christian_a people_n who_o be_v more_o oblige_v to_o teach_v and_o to_o learn_v when_o so_o solemn_a a_o account_n be_v to_o be_v give_v ii_o it_o conduce_v to_o the_o increase_n of_o piety_n also_o and_o lay_v fresh_a engagement_n upon_o every_o one_o to_o avoid_v evil_a and_o to_o do_v good_a obtain_v withal_o the_o spirit_n for_o their_o assistance_n therein_o iii_o it_o be_v a_o excellent_a mean_n to_o preserve_v the_o church_n peace_n and_o may_v prevent_v many_o from_o fall_v into_o schism_n and_o heresy_n by_o lay_v a_o good_a foundation_n at_o first_o and_o by_o rescue_v the_o young_a from_o the_o dire_a misfortune_n of_o evil_a guide_n iv_o it_o do_v effectual_o confute_v the_o clamour_n of_o anabaptist_n against_o our_o custom_n of_o baptise_v child_n before_o they_o can_v understand_v for_o if_o this_o be_v add_v we_o have_v the_o benefit_n of_o baptism_n against_o the_o danger_n of_o death_n and_o yet_o the_o same_o security_n they_o pretend_v to_o who_o defer_v it_o till_o ripe_a year_n v._o hereby_o we_o shall_v agree_v with_o the_o apostle_n with_o the_o catholic_n church_n in_o all_o age_n with_o all_o those_o wise_a and_o holy_a man_n who_o have_v enjoin_v and_o practise_v this_o rite_n and_o believe_v great_a benefit_n be_v receive_v thereby_o which_o consideration_n i_o hope_v will_v have_v their_o due_a effect_n upon_o all_o that_o be_v concern_v and_o i._o that_o the_o reverend_a father_n of_o the_o church_n will_v imitate_v the_o piety_n of_o the_o primitive_a bishop_n and_o not_o esteem_v it_o a_o trouble_n to_o go_v into_o the_o country_n to_o confirm_v hieron_n confirm_v non_fw-la quidem_fw-la abnuo_fw-la hanc_fw-la esse_fw-la ecclesiarum_fw-la consuetudinem_fw-la ut_fw-la ad_fw-la eos_fw-la qui_fw-la long_o in_o minoribus_fw-la urbibus_fw-la per_fw-la presbyteros_fw-la &_o diaconos_fw-la baptizati_fw-la sunt_fw-la episcopus_fw-la ad_fw-la invocationem_fw-la sancti_fw-la spiritûs_fw-la manum_fw-la impositurus_fw-la excurrat_fw-la hieron_n since_o they_o will_v thereby_o bring_v so_o much_o good_a to_o the_o church_n &_o beget_v in_o the_o mind_n of_o the_o people_n a_o singular_a affection_n to_o their_o person_n and_o a_o great_a veneration_n of_o their_o office_n ii_o that_o parent_n and_o godfather_n who_o stand_v oblige_v by_o the_o baptismal_a vow_n will_v be_v careful_a to_o obtain_v a_o discharge_n from_o the_o bond_n they_o have_v enter_v and_o when_o they_o have_v 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the_o collect_n for_o purity_n ii_o 1_o 3_o the_o analysis_n  _fw-fr 2_o 4_o the_o practical_a discourse_n  _fw-fr 3_o etc._n etc._n 4_o etc._n etc._n the_o paraphrase_n  _fw-fr 6_o 8_o of_o the_o ten_o commandment_n iii_o 1_o 9_o the_o analysis_n  _fw-fr 2_o  _fw-fr the_o practical_a discourse_n contain_v direction_n and_o head_n of_o self-examination_n  _fw-fr 3_o etc._n etc._n 11_o of_o the_o two_o collect_v for_o the_o king_n iv_o 1_o 32_o the_o analysis_n of_o the_o first_o  _fw-fr 2_o 34_o the_o practical_a discourse_n  _fw-fr 3_o etc._n etc._n 35_o the_o paraphrase_n  _fw-fr 7_o 39_o the_o analysis_n of_o the_o second_o  _fw-fr 9_o 42_o the_o paraphrase_n  _fw-fr 10_o ib._n of_o the_o epistle_n and_o gospel_n v._o 1_o 43_o and_o of_o the_o nicene_n creed_n  _fw-fr 2_o 46_o the_o paraphrase_n of_o it_o  _fw-fr 4_o 50_o of_o the_o offertory_n and_o sentence_n vi_o 1_o 53_o the_o analysis_n of_o the_o sentence_n  _fw-fr 3_o 58_o discourse_n