or_o to_o speak_v nothing_o but_o what_o be_v pertinent_a for_o a_o day_n or_o for_o a_o day_n not_o to_o be_v angry_a and_o then_o sometime_o for_o two_o day_n and_o so_o diet_v your_o weak_a soul_n with_o little_a portion_n of_o food_n till_o it_o be_v able_a to_o take_v in_o and_o digest_v a_o full_a meal_n or_o 6._o meditate_v often_o every_o day_n of_o death_n or_o the_o day_n of_o judgement_n by_o these_o and_o the_o like_a instrument_n it_o will_v happen_v to_o the_o remain_v of_o sin_n as_o it_o do_v to_o the_o egyptian_n what_o be_v leave_v by_o the_o hail_v the_o caterpillar_n will_v destroy_v and_o what_o the_o caterpillar_n leave_v the_o locust_n will_v eat_v these_o instrument_n will_v eat_v up_o the_o remain_v of_o sin_n as_o the_o poor_a gather_v up_o the_o glean_n after_o the_o cart_n in_o harvest_n 9_o but_o if_o at_o any_o communion_n and_o in_o the_o use_n of_o these_o advice_n you_o do_v not_o perceive_v any_o sensible_a progression_n in_o the_o spirit_n of_o mortification_n or_o devotion_n then_o be_v sure_a to_o be_v ashamed_a and_o to_o be_v humble_v for_o thy_o indisposition_n and_o slow_a progression_n in_o the_o discipline_n of_o christ_n and_o if_o thou_o be_v humble_v true_o for_o thy_o want_n of_o improvement_n it_o be_v certain_a thou_o have_v improve_v and_o if_o you_o come_v with_o fear_n and_o tremble_a it_o be_v very_o probable_a you_o will_v come_v in_o the_o spirit_n of_o repentance_n and_o devotion_n these_o exercise_n and_o measure_n will_v not_o seem_v many_o long_a and_o tedious_a venit_fw-la as_o the_o rule_n of_o art_n if_o we_o consider_v that_o all_o be_v not_o to_o be_v use_v at_o all_o time_n nor_o by_o every_o person_n but_o be_v instrument_n fit_v to_o several_a necessity_n 37._o and_o useful_a when_o they_o can_v do_v good_a and_o to_o be_v use_v no_o long_o â—or_a he_o that_o use_v these_o or_o any_o the_o like_a advice_n by_o way_n of_o solemnity_n and_o in_o periodical_a return_n will_v still_o think_v fit_a to_o use_v they_o at_o every_o communion_n as_o long_o as_o he_o live_v but_o he_o that_o use_v they_o as_o he_o shall_v that_o be_v to_o effect_v the_o work_n of_o reformation_n upon_o his_o soul_n may_v lay_v they_o all_o aside_o according_a to_o his_o work_n be_v do_v but_o if_o we_o will_v every_o day_n do_v something_o of_o this_o if_o we_o will_v every_o day_n prepare_v for_o the_o day_n of_o death_n or_o which_o be_v of_o a_o like_a consideration_n for_o the_o day_n of_o our_o communion_n if_o we_o will_v every_o night_n examine_v our_o pass_a day_n and_o set_v our_o thing_n in_o order_n if_o we_o will_v have_v a_o perpetual_a intercourse_n and_o conversation_n with_o god_n or_o which_o be_v better_o than_o all_o examination_n in_o the_o world_n if_o we_o will_v actual_o attend_v to_o what_o we_o do_v and_o consider_v every_o action_n and_o speak_v so_o little_a that_o we_o may_v consider_v it_o we_o shall_v find_v that_o upon_o the_o day_n of_o our_o communion_n we_o shall_v have_v nothing_o to_o do_v but_o the_o three_o particular_a that_o be_v the_o office_n of_o prayer_n and_o eucharist_n and_o to_o renew_v our_o grace_n by_o prayer_n and_o exercise_n of_o devotion_n sect_n iu_o devotion_n to_o be_v use_v upon_o the_o morning_n of_o the_o communion_n 1._o o_o bless_a lord_n our_o gracious_a saviour_n and_o redeemer_n jesus_n king_n of_o king_n and_o lord_n of_o lord_n thou_o be_v fair_a than_o the_o child_n of_o man_n upon_o thou_o the_o angel_n look_v and_o behold_v and_o wonder_v what_o be_o i_o o_o lord_n that_o thou_o who_o fill_a heaven_n and_o earth_n shall_v descend_v and_o desire_v to_o dwell_v with_o i_o who_o be_o nothing_o but_o folly_n and_o infirmity_n misery_n and_o sin_n shame_n and_o death_n 2._o i_o confess_v o_o god_n that_o when_o i_o consider_v thy_o greatness_n and_o my_o nothing_o thy_o purity_n and_o my_o uncleanness_n thy_o glory_n and_o my_o shame_n i_o see_v it_o to_o be_v infinite_o unreasonable_a and_o presumptuous_a that_o i_o shall_v approach_v to_o thy_o sacred_a presence_n and_o desire_v to_o partake_v of_o thy_o sacrament_n and_o to_o enter_v into_o thy_o grace_n and_o to_o hope_v for_o a_o part_n of_o thy_o glory_n but_o when_o i_o consider_v thy_o mercy_n and_o thy_o wisdom_n thy_o bounty_n and_o thy_o goodness_n thy_o readiness_n to_o forgive_v and_o thy_o desire_n to_o impart_v thyself_o unto_o thy_o servant_n then_o i_o be_o lift_v up_o with_o hope_n then_o i_o come_v with_o boldness_n to_o the_o throne_n of_o grace_n even_o so_o o_o lord_n because_o thou_o have_v command_v it_o and_o because_o thou_o love_v it_o shall_v be_v so_o 3._o it_o be_v never_o hear_v o_o lord_n from_o the_o begin_n of_o the_o world_n that_o thou_o do_v ever_o despise_v he_o that_o call_v upon_o thou_o or_o forsake_v any_o man_n that_o abide_v in_o thy_o fear_n or_o that_o any_o person_n who_o trust_v in_o the_o lord_n be_v ever_o confound_v but_o if_o i_o come_v to_o thou_o i_o bring_v a_o unworthy_a person_n to_o be_v unite_v unto_o thou_o if_o i_o come_v not_o i_o shall_v remain_v unworthy_a for_o ever_o if_o i_o stay_v away_o i_o fear_v to_o lose_v thou_o if_o i_o come_v i_o fear_v to_o offend_v thou_o and_o that_o will_v lose_v thou_o more_o and_o myself_o too_o at_o last_o i_o know_v o_fw-fr god_n i_o know_v my_o sin_n have_v separate_v between_o i_o and_o my_o god_n but_o thy_o love_n and_o thy_o passion_n thy_o holiness_n and_o thy_o obedience_n have_v reconcile_v we_o and_o though_o my_o sin_n deter_v i_o yet_o they_o make_v it_o necessary_a for_o i_o to_o come_v and_o though_o thy_o greatness_n amaze_v i_o yet_o it_o be_v so_o full_a of_o goodness_n that_o it_o invite_v i_o 4._o o_o therefore_o bless_a saviour_n who_o do_v for_o our_o sake_n take_v upon_o thou_o our_o passion_n and_o sensibility_n our_o weakness_n and_o our_o suffering_n who_o be_v hungry_a after_o the_o temptation_n of_o the_o devil_n weary_a and_o thirsty_a in_o thy_o discourse_n with_o the_o woman_n of_o samaria_n who_o do_v weep_v over_o lazarus_n be_v afflict_v in_o the_o garden_n whip_v in_o the_o consistory_n nail_v on_o the_o cross_n pierce_v with_o a_o spear_n wrap_v in_o linen_n lay_v in_o the_o grave_n and_o so_o be_v become_v a_o 〈◊〉_d high_a priest_n and_o pitiful_a to_o our_o infiâ—â—â—â—ieâ—_n be_v please_v to_o receive_v a_o weary_a sinner_n 〈◊〉_d overburdâ—neâ—â—â—nscience_n a_o afflict_a pollute_a soul_n into_o thy_o câ—re_n and_o conduct_v into_o thy_o custody_n and_o â—â—re_n i_o know_v that_o a_o thousand_o year_n of_o tear_n and_o sorrow_n the_o purity_n of_o angel_n the_o love_n of_o saint_n and_o the_o humiliation_n of_o the_o great_a penitent_a be_v not_o sufficient_a to_o make_v we_o worthy_a to_o dwell_v with_o thou_o to_o be_v unite_v to_o thy_o infinity_n to_o be_v feed_v with_o thy_o body_n and_o refresh_v with_o thy_o pure_a blood_n to_o become_v bone_n of_o thy_o bone_n and_o flesh_n of_o thy_o flesh_n and_o spirit_n of_o thy_o spirit_n 5._o but_o what_o i_o can_v be_v of_o myself_o let_v i_o be_v make_v by_o thou_o i_o come_v to_o thou_o wound_v and_o bruise_v and_o bleed_a for_o thou_o be_v my_o physician_n arise_v then_o with_o heal_v in_o thy_o wing_n i_o be_o thirsty_a and_o faint_a as_o the_o hart_n long_v after_o the_o water_n brook_v so_o long_v my_o soul_n after_o thou_o o_o god_n thou_o be_v the_o eternal_a fountain_n from_o whence_o spring_n the_o water_n of_o comfort_n and_o salvation_n i_o be_o hungry_a and_o empty_a and_o weak_a and_o i_o come_v run_v after_o thou_o because_o thou_o have_v the_o word_n of_o eternal_a life_n o_o send_v i_o not_o away_o empty_a for_o i_o shall_v faint_v and_o die_v i_o can_v live_v without_o thou_o o_o let_v virtue_n go_v forth_o from_o thou_o and_o heal_v all_o my_o sickness_n do_v thou_o appear_v to_o my_o soul_n in_o these_o mystery_n heal_v my_o sore_n purify_v my_o stain_n enlighten_v my_o darkness_n turn_v i_o from_o all_o vain_a imagination_n and_o illusion_n of_o the_o enemy_n all_o perverseness_n of_o will_n all_o violence_n and_o inordination_n of_o passion_n sensual_a desire_n and_o devilish_a anger_n lust_n and_o malice_n gluttony_n and_o pride_n the_o spirit_n of_o envy_n and_o the_o spirit_n of_o detraction_n let_v not_o sin_n reign_v in_o my_o member_n nor_o the_o devil_n lead_v my_o will_n captive_a nor_o the_o world_n abuse_v my_o understanding_n and_o debauch_v my_o conversation_n 6._o o_o jesus_n be_v a_o jesus_n unto_o i_o and_o let_v this_o sacrament_n be_v a_o savour_n of_o life_n and_o thy_o holy_a body_n the_o bread_n of_o life_n and_o thy_o precious_a blood_n the_o purifier_n of_o my_o sinful_a life_n grant_v i_o may_v receive_v these_o divine_a mystery_n for_o the_o amendment_n of_o my_o
sacramental_a symbol_n as_o a_o direct_a consignation_n of_o pardon_n not_o that_o it_o be_v they_o complete_v for_o it_o be_v a_o work_n of_o time_n it_o be_v as_o long_o in_o do_v as_o repentance_n be_v in_o perfect_a it_o be_v the_o effect_n of_o that_o depend_v on_o its_o cause_n in_o a_o perpetual_a operation_n but_o it_o be_v then_o work_v and_o if_o we_o go_v on_o in_o duty_n god_n will_v proceed_v to_o finish_v the_o method_n of_o his_o grace_n and_o snatch_v we_o from_o eternal_a death_n which_o we_o have_v deserve_v and_o bring_v we_o unto_o glory_n and_o this_o he_o be_v please_v by_o the_o sacramental_a all_o the_o way_n to_o consign_v god_n speak_v not_o more_o articulate_o in_o any_o voice_n from_o heaven_n than_o in_o such_o real_a indication_n of_o his_o love_n and_o favour_n 14._o last_o since_o the_o sacrament_n be_v the_o great_a solemnity_n of_o prayer_n and_o imitation_n of_o christ_n intercession_n in_o heaven_n let_v we_o here_o be_v both_o charitable_a and_o religious_a in_o our_o prayer_n intercede_v for_o all_o state_n of_o man_n and_o woman_n in_o the_o christian_n church_n and_o represent_v to_o god_n all_o the_o need_v of_o ourselves_o and_o of_o our_o relative_n for_o than_o we_o pray_v with_o all_o the_o advantage_n of_o the_o spirit_n when_o we_o pray_v in_o the_o faith_n of_o christ_n crucify_v in_o the_o love_n of_o god_n and_o of_o our_o neighbour_n in_o the_o advantage_n of_o solemn_a piety_n in_o the_o communion_n of_o saint_n in_o the_o imitation_n of_o christ_n intercession_n and_o in_o the_o union_n with_o christ_n himself_o spiritual_a and_o sacramental_a and_o to_o such_o prayer_n as_o these_o nothing_o can_v be_v add_v but_o that_o which_o will_v certain_o come_v that_o be_v a_o bless_a hear_n and_o a_o gracious_a answer_n sect_n iii_o devotion_n preparatory_a to_o this_o mystery_n ejaculation_n i._o 1._o i_o will_v praise_v thou_o with_o my_o whole_a heart_n before_o the_o angel_n will_v i_o sing_v praise_n unto_o thou_o 2._o i_o will_v worship_v towards_o thy_o holy_a temple_n and_o praise_v thy_o name_n for_o thy_o love_a kindness_n and_o for_o thy_o truth_n for_o thou_o have_v magnify_v above_o all_o thy_o name_n the_o word_n of_o thy_o praise_n 3._o in_o the_o day_n when_o i_o call_v upon_o thou_o thou_o shall_v answer_v and_o shall_v multiply_v strength_n in_o my_o soul._n 4._o how_o precious_a be_v thy_o thought_n unto_o i_o o_o god_n how_o great_a be_v the_o sum_n of_o they_o the_o lord_n will_v perfect_v that_o which_o concern_v i_o thy_o mercy_n o_o lord_n endure_v for_o ever_o 5._o i_o wait_v for_o the_o lord_n my_o soul_n do_v wait_v and_o in_o his_o word_n do_v i_o hope_v 6._o my_o soul_n do_v wait_v for_o the_o lord_n more_o than_o they_o that_o keep_v the_o morning_n watch_v that_o they_o may_v observe_v the_o time_n of_o offer_v the_o morning_n sacrifice_n 7._o o_o let_v my_o soul_n hope_v in_o the_o lord_n for_o with_o the_o lord_n there_o be_v mercy_n and_o with_o he_o be_v plenteous_a redemption_n he_o shall_v redeem_v his_o people_n from_o all_o iniquity_n ii_o 1._o our_o lord_n be_v gentle_a and_o just_a our_o god_n be_v merciful_a 2._o the_o lord_n keep_v the_o simple_a i_o be_v humble_v but_o the_o lord_n look_v after_o my_o redemption_n 3._o o_o my_o soul_n return_v thou_o unto_o thy_o rest_n because_o the_o lord_n have_v restore_v his_o good_a thing_n unto_o thou_o 4._o he_o have_v snatch_v my_o soul_n from_o death_n my_o eye_n from_o tear_n and_o my_o foot_n from_o fall_v i_o will_v therefore_o walk_v before_o the_o lord_n in_o the_o land_n of_o the_o live_n 5._o i_o have_v believe_v therefore_o will_v i_o speak_v in_o the_o assembly_n of_o just_a man_n i_o will_v great_o praise_v the_o lord_n 6._o what_o shall_v i_o return_v unto_o the_o lord_n all_o his_o retribution_n be_v repay_v upon_o i_o 7._o i_o will_v bear_v the_o chalice_n of_o redemption_n in_o the_o kingdom_n of_o god_n and_o in_o the_o name_n of_o the_o lord_n i_o will_v call_v upon_o my_o god_n iii_o 1._o i_o will_v pay_v my_o vow_n unto_o the_o lord_n i_o will_v then_o show_v forth_o his_o sacrament_n unto_o all_o the_o people_n 2._o honourable_a before_o the_o lord_n be_v the_o death_n of_o his_o holy_a one_o and_o thereby_o thou_o have_v break_v all_o my_o chain_n 3._o i_o have_v swear_v and_o i_o will_v perform_v it_o that_o i_o will_v keep_v thy_o righteous_a judgement_n 4._o i_o will_v great_o praise_v the_o lord_n with_o my_o mouth_n yea_o i_o will_v praise_v he_o among_o the_o multitude_n 5._o for_o he_o shall_v stand_v at_o the_o right_a hand_n of_o the_o poor_a to_o save_v he_o from_o they_o that_o condemn_v his_o soul._n 6._o his_o work_n be_v honourable_a and_o glorious_a and_o his_o righteousness_n remain_v for_o ever_o he_o have_v make_v his_o wonderful_a work_n to_o be_v remember_v 7._o the_o lord_n be_v gracious_a and_o full_a of_o compassion_n he_o have_v give_v meat_n unto_o they_o that_o fear_v he_o he_o will_v ever_o be_v mindful_a of_o his_o covenant_n he_o have_v show_v his_o people_n the_o power_n of_o his_o work_n bless_a be_v god_n the_o prayer_n to_o be_v use_v in_o any_o day_n or_o time_n of_o preparation_n to_o the_o holy_a sacrament_n i._o o_o thou_o shepherd_n of_o israel_n thou_o that_o feed_v we_o like_o sheep_n thou_o make_v we_o to_o lie_v down_o in_o pleasant_a pasture_n and_o lead_v we_o by_o the_o still_a water_n run_v from_o the_o cleft_n of_o the_o rock_n from_o the_o wound_n of_o our_o lord_n from_o the_o fountain_n of_o salvation_n thou_o prepare_v a_o table_n for_o we_o and_o anoint_v our_o head_n with_o the_o unction_n from_o above_o and_o our_o cup_n run_v over_o let_v the_o blood_n of_o thy_o wound_n and_o the_o water_n of_o thy_o side_n wash_v i_o clean_o that_o i_o may_v with_o a_o pure_a clean_a soul_n come_v to_o eat_v of_o the_o pure_a sacrifice_n the_o lamb_n slay_v from_o the_o begin_n of_o the_o world_n ii_o thou_o give_v thyself_o to_o be_v the_o food_n of_o our_o soul_n in_o the_o wonder_n of_o the_o sacrament_n in_o the_o faith_n of_o thy_o word_n in_o the_o blessing_n and_o grace_n of_o thy_o spirit_n perform_v that_o in_o thy_o servant_n which_o thou_o have_v prepare_v and_o effect_v in_o thy_o son_n strengthen_v my_o infirmity_n heal_v my_o sickness_n give_v i_o strength_n to_o subdue_v my_o passion_n to_o mortify_v my_o inordination_n to_o kill_v all_o my_o sin_n increase_v thy_o grace_n in_o my_o soul_n enkindle_v a_o bright_a devotion_n extinguish_v all_o the_o fire_n of_o hell_n my_o lust_n and_o my_o pride_n my_o envy_n and_o all_o my_o spiritual_a wickedness_n pardon_v all_o my_o sin_n and_o fill_v i_o with_o thy_o spirit_n that_o by_o thy_o spirit_n thou_o may_v dwell_v in_o i_o and_o by_o obedience_n and_o love_n i_o may_v dwell_v in_o thou_o and_o live_v in_o the_o life_n of_o grace_n till_o it_o pasâ—_n on_o to_o glory_n and_o immensity_n by_o the_o power_n and_o the_o blessing_n by_o the_o passion_n and_o intercession_n of_o the_o word_n incarnate_a who_o i_o adore_v and_o who_o i_o love_v and_o who_o i_o will_v serve_v for_o ever_o and_o ever_o iii_o o_o mysterious_a god_n ineffable_a and_o glorious_a majesty_n what_o be_v this_o that_o thou_o have_v do_v to_o the_o son_n of_o man_n thou_o have_v from_o thy_o bosom_n send_v thy_o son_n to_o take_v upon_o he_o our_o nature_n in_o he_o thou_o have_v open_v the_o fountain_n of_o thy_o mercy_n and_o have_v invite_v all_o penitent_a sinner_n to_o come_v to_o be_v pardon_v all_o the_o oppress_v to_o be_v ease_v all_o the_o sorrowful_a to_o be_v comfort_v all_o the_o sick_a to_o be_v cure_v all_o the_o hungry_a to_o be_v fill_v and_o the_o thirsty_a to_o be_v refresh_v with_o the_o water_n of_o life_n and_o sustain_v with_o the_o wine_n of_o elect_a soul_n admit_v i_o o_o god_n to_o this_o great_a effusion_n of_o love_a kindness_n that_o i_o may_v partake_v of_o the_o lord_n jesus_n that_o by_o he_o i_o may_v be_v comfort_v in_o all_o my_o grief_n satisfy_v in_o all_o my_o doubt_n heal_v of_o all_o the_o wound_n of_o my_o soul_n and_o the_o bruise_n of_o my_o spirit_n and_o be_v fill_v with_o the_o bread_n of_o heaven_n and_o arm_v with_o the_o strength_n of_o the_o spirit_n i_o may_v begin_v continue_v and_o finish_v my_o journey_n through_o this_o valley_n of_o tear_n unto_o my_o portion_n of_o thy_o heavenly_a kingdom_n whither_o our_o lord_n be_v go_v before_o to_o prepare_v a_o place_n for_o every_o love_a and_o obedient_a soul._n grant_v this_o o_o eternal_a god_n for_o his_o sake_n who_o die_v for_o we_o and_o intercede_v for_o we_o and_o give_v himself_o daily_o to_o we_o our_o bless_a lord_n and_o saviour_n jesus_n amen_n chap._n ii_o of_o
what_o excellency_n he_o preach_v what_o wisdom_n he_o teach_v what_o life_n he_o live_v what_o death_n he_o die_v what_o mystery_n he_o have_v appoint_v by_o what_o ministery_n he_o convey_v himself_o to_o thou_o what_o rare_a art_n he_o use_v to_o save_v thou_o and_o after_o all_o that_o he_o intercede_v for_o thou_o perpetual_o in_o heaven_n present_v to_o his_o heavenly_a father_n that_o great_a sacrifice_n of_o himself_o which_o he_o finish_v on_o the_o cross_n and_o command_v thou_o to_o imitate_v in_o this_o divine_a and_o mysterious_a sacrament_n and_o in_o the_o midst_n of_o these_o thought_n and_o proportionable_a exercise_n and_o devotion_n address_v thyself_o to_o the_o solemnity_n and_o blessing_n of_o the_o day_n 5._o throw_v away_o with_o great_a diligence_n and_o severity_n all_o unholy_a and_o all_o earthly_a thought_n and_o think_v the_o thought_n of_o heaven_n for_o when_o christ_n descend_v he_o come_v attend_v with_o innumerable_a company_n of_o angel_n who_o all_o 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spirit_n of_o mercy_n and_o justice_n prudence_n and_o diligence_n the_o favour_n of_o god_n and_o the_o love_n of_o their_o people_n and_o grace_n and_o blessing_n that_o they_o may_v live_v at_o peace_n with_o thou_o and_o with_o one_o another_o remember_v the_o command_n of_o their_o lord_n and_o king_n the_o serene_a and_o reconcile_a jesus_n 4._o give_v a_o apostolical_a spirit_n to_o all_o ecclesiastical_a prelate_n and_o priest_n grant_v to_o they_o zeal_n of_o soul_n wisdom_n to_o conduct_v their_o charge_n purity_n to_o become_v exemplar_n that_o their_o labour_n and_o their_o life_n may_v great_o promote_v the_o honour_n of_o the_o kingdom_n of_o the_o lord_n jesus_n o_o grant_v unto_o thy_o flock_n to_o be_v feed_v with_o wise_a and_o holy_a shepherd_n man_n fear_v god_n and_o hate_v covetousness_n free_a from_o envy_n and_o full_a of_o charity_n that_o be_v burn_a and_o shine_a light_n man_n behold_v â—heir_a light_n may_v rejoice_v in_o that_o light_n and_o glorify_v thou_o our_o father_n which_o be_v in_o heaven_n 5._o have_v mercy_n upon_o all_o state_n of_o man_n and_o woman_n in_o the_o christian_a church_n the_o governor_n and_o the_o govern_v the_o rich_a and_o the_o poor_a high_a and_o low_a grant_v to_o every_o of_o they_o in_o their_o several_a station_n to_o live_v with_o so_o much_o purity_n and_o faith_n simplicity_n and_o charity_n justice_n and_o perfection_n that_o thy_o will_n may_v be_v do_v in_o earth_n as_o it_o be_v in_o heaven_n 6._o relieve_v all_o oppress_a prince_n defend_v and_o restore_v their_o right_n and_o suppress_v all_o violent_a and_o war_a spirit_n that_o unjust_o disturb_v the_o peace_n of_o christendom_n relieve_v and_o comfort_v all_o gentleman_n that_o be_v fall_v into_o poverty_n and_o sad_a misfortune_n comfort_n and_o support_v all_o that_o be_v sick_a and_o deliver_v they_o from_o all_o their_o sorrow_n and_o all_o the_o power_n of_o the_o enemy_n and_o let_v the_o spirit_n of_o comfort_n and_o patience_n of_o holiness_n and_o resignation_n descend_v upon_o all_o christian_a people_n who_o thou_o have_v in_o any_o instance_n visit_v with_o thy_o rod_n and_o be_v gracious_o please_v to_o pity_v poor_a mankind_n shorten_v the_o day_n of_o our_o trouble_n and_o put_v a_o end_n to_o the_o day_n of_o our_o sin_n and_o let_v the_o kingdom_n of_o our_o dear_a lord_n be_v set_v up_o in_o every_o one_o of_o our_o heart_n and_o prevail_v mighty_o and_o for_o ever_o 7._o i_o humble_o present_a to_o thy_o divine_a majesty_n this_o glorious_a sacrifice_n which_o thy_o servant_n this_o day_n have_v represent_v upon_o earth_n in_o behalf_n of_o my_o dear_a relation_n wife_n child_n husband_n parent_n friend_n etc._n etc._n grant_v unto_o they_o whatsoever_o they_o want_v or_o wise_o and_o holy_o desire_v keep_v they_o for_o ever_o in_o thy_o fear_n and_o favour_n grant_v that_o they_o may_v never_o sin_v against_o thou_o never_o fall_v into_o thy_o displeasure_n never_o be_v separate_v from_o thy_o love_n and_o from_o thy_o presence_n but_o let_v their_o portion_n be_v in_o the_o blessing_n and_o in_o the_o service_n in_o the_o love_n and_o in_o the_o kingdom_n of_o god_n for_o ever_o and_o ever_o 8._o have_v mercy_n upon_o all_o stranger_n and_o alien_n from_o the_o kingdom_n of_o thy_o son_n let_v the_o sweet_a sound_n of_o thy_o gospel_n be_v hear_v in_o all_o the_o corner_n of_o the_o earth_n let_v not_o any_o soul_n the_o work_n of_o thy_o own_o hand_n the_o price_n of_o thy_o son_n blood_n be_v any_o long_o reckon_v in_o the_o portion_n of_o thy_o enemy_n but_o let_v they_o all_o become_v christian_n and_o grant_v that_o all_o christian_n may_v live_v according_a to_o the_o law_n of_o the_o holy_a jesus_n without_o scandal_n and_o reproach_n full_a of_o faith_n and_o full_a of_o charity_n 9_o give_v thy_o grace_n speedy_o to_o all_o wicked_a person_n that_o they_o may_v repent_v and_o live_v well_o and_o be_v save_v to_o all_o good_a people_n give_v a_o increase_n of_o gift_n and_o holiness_n and_o the_o grace_n of_o perseverance_n and_o christian_a perfection_n to_o all_o heretic_n and_o schismatic_n grant_v the_o spirit_n of_o humility_n and_o truth_n charity_n and_o obedience_n and_o suffer_v none_o upon_o who_o the_o name_n of_o christ_n be_v call_v to_o throw_v themselves_o away_o and_o fall_v into_o the_o portion_n of_o the_o intolerable_a burn_n 10._o for_o all_o mankind_n who_o i_o have_v and_o who_o i_o have_v not_o remember_v i_o humble_o represent_v the_o sacrifice_n of_o thy_o eternal_a son_n his_o merit_n and_o obedience_n his_o life_n and_o death_n his_o resurrection_n and_o ascension_n his_o charity_n and_o intercession_n pray_v to_o thou_o in_o virtue_n of_o our_o glorious_a saviour_n to_o grant_v unto_o we_o all_o the_o grace_n of_o a_o excellent_a and_o perfect_a repentance_n a_o irreconcilable_a hatred_n of_o all_o sin_n a_o great_a love_n of_o god_n a_o exact_a imitation_n of_o the_o holiness_n of_o the_o ever_o bless_a jesus_n the_o spirit_n of_o devotion_n conformable_a will_n and_o religious_a affection_n a_o angelical_a purity_n and_o a_o seraphical_a love_n thankful_a heart_n and_o joy_n in_o god_n and_o let_v all_o thing_n happen_v to_o we_o all_o in_o that_o order_n and_o disposition_n as_o may_v promote_v thy_o great_a glory_n and_o our_o duty_n our_o likeness_n to_o christ_n and_o the_o honour_n of_o his_o kingdom_n even_o so_o father_n let_v it_o be_v because_o it_o be_v best_o and_o because_o thou_o love_v it_o shall_v be_v so_o bring_v it_o to_o a_o real_a and_o unalterable_a event_n by_o the_o miracle_n of_o grace_n and_o mercy_n and_o by_o the_o blood_n of_o the_o everlasting_a covenant_n pour_v forth_o in_o the_o day_n of_o the_o lord_n love_v who_o i_o adore_v and_o who_o i_o love_v and_o desire_v that_o i_o may_v still_o more_o and_o more_o love_n and_o love_n for_o ever_o amen_n amen_n sect_n iii_o a_o advice_n concern_v he_o who_o only_o communicate_v spiritual_o there_o be_v many_o person_n well_o dispose_v by_o the_o measure_n of_o a_o holy_a life_n to_o communicate_v frequent_o but_o it_o may_v happen_v that_o they_o be_v unavoidable_o hinder_v some_o have_v a_o timorous_a conscience_n a_o fear_n a_o pious_a fear_n which_o be_v indeed_o sometime_o more_o pitiable_a than_o commendable_a other_o be_v advise_v by_o their_o spiritual_a guide_n to_o abstain_v for_o a_o time_n that_o they_o may_v proceed_v in_o the_o virtue_n of_o repentance_n further_o yet_o before_o they_o partake_v of_o the_o sacrament_n of_o love_n and_o yet_o if_o they_o shall_v want_v the_o blessing_n and_o grace_n of_o the_o communion_n their_o remedy_n which_o be_v intend_v they_o will_v be_v a_o real_a impediment_n some_o be_v scandalize_v and_o offend_v at_o irremediable_a miscarriage_n in_o public_a doctrine_n or_o government_n and_o can_v ready_o overcome_v their_o prejudice_n nor_o reconcile_v their_o conscience_n to_o a_o present_a actual_a communion_n some_o dare_v not_o receive_v it_o at_o the_o hand_n of_o a_o wicked_a priest_n of_o notorious_a evil_a life_n some_o can_v have_v it_o at_o no_o priest_n at_o all_o but_o be_v in_o a_o long_a journey_n or_o under_o a_o persecution_n or_o in_o a_o country_n of_o a_o differ_a persuasion_n some_o be_v sick_a and_o some_o can_v have_v it_o every_o day_n but_o every_o day_n desire_v it_o such_o person_n as_o these_o if_o they_o prepare_v themselves_o with_o all_o the_o essential_a and_o ornamental_a measure_n of_o address_n and_o eanest_o desire_v that_o they_o can_v actual_o communicate_v they_o may_v place_v themselves_o upon_o their_o knee_n and_o build_v a_o altar_n in_o their_o heart_n celebrate_v the_o death_n of_o christ_n and_o in_o holy_a desire_n join_v with_o all_o the_o congregation_n of_o the_o christian_a world_n who_o that_o day_n celebrate_v the_o holy_a communion_n and_o may_v serve_v their_o devotion_n by_o the_o former_a prayer_n and_o action_n eucharistical_a change_v only_o such_o circumstantial_a word_n which_o relate_v to_o the_o actual_a participation_n and_o then_o they_o may_v remember_v and_o make_v use_n of_o the_o comfortable_a doctrine_n of_o s._n austin_n domini_fw-la it_o be_v one_o thing_n say_v that_o learned_a saint_n to_o be_v bear_v of_o the_o spirit_n and_o another_o thing_n to_o be_v feed_v of_o the_o spirit_n as_o it_o be_v one_o thing_n to_o be_v bear_v of_o the_o flesh_n which_o be_v when_o we_o be_v bear_v of_o our_o mother_n and_o another_o thing_n to_o be_v feed_v of_o the_o flesh_n which_o be_v do_v when_o she_o suckle_v her_o infant_n by_o that_o nourishment_n which_o be_v change_v into_o food_n that_o he_o may_v eat_v and_o drink_v with_o pleasure_n by_o which_o he_o be_v bear_v to_o life_n when_o this_o be_v do_v without_o the_o actual_a and_o sacramental_a participation_n it_o be_v call_v spiritual_a manducation_n concern_v which_o i_o only_o add_v the_o pious_a advice_n of_o
it_o be_v a_o necessary_a disposition_n to_o the_o sacrament_n p._n 159_o sect._n 5._o of_o the_o proper_a and_o specific_a work_n of_o faith_n in_o the_o reception_n of_o the_o holy_a communion_n p._n 172_o sect._n 6._o meditation_n and_o devotion_n relative_a to_o this_o preparatory_a grace_n to_o be_v use_v in_o the_o day_n of_o preparation_n or_o at_o any_o time_n of_o spiritual_a communion_n p._n 190_o chap._n iu_o of_o charity_n preparatory_a to_o the_o bless_a sacrament_n p._n 197_o sect._n 1._o ibid._n sect._n 2._o of_o do_v good_a to_o our_o neighbour_n p._n 201_o sect._n 3_o of_o speak_v good_a of_o our_o neighbour_n p._n 204_o sect._n 4._o forgiveness_n of_o injury_n a_o necessary_a part_n of_o preparation_n to_o the_o holy_a sacrament_n p._n 208._o sect._n 5._o devotion_n relative_a to_o this_o grace_n of_o charity_n to_o be_v use_v by_o way_n of_o exercise_n and_o preparation_n to_o the_o divine_a mystery_n in_o any_o time_n or_o part_n of_o our_o life_n but_o especial_o before_o and_o at_o the_o communion_n p._n 252_o chap._n v._o of_o repentance_n preparatory_a to_o the_o bless_a sacrament_n p._n 258_o sect._n 1._o ibid._n sect._n 2._o the_o necessity_n of_o repentance_n in_o order_n to_o the_o holy_a sacrament_n p._n 261_o sect._n 3_o what_o action_n of_o repentance_n be_v special_o require_v in_o our_o preparation_n to_o the_o holy_a sacrament_n p._n 267_o sect._n 4._o how_o far_o we_o must_v have_v proceed_v in_o our_o general_a repentance_n and_o emendation_n of_o our_o life_n before_o we_o communicate_v p_o 289_o sect._n 5._o what_o signification_n of_o repentance_n be_v to_o be_v accept_v by_o the_o church_n in_o admission_n of_o penitent_n to_o the_o communion_n p._n 329_o sect._n 6._o whether_o may_v every_o minister_n of_o the_o church_n and_o curate_n of_o soul_n reject_v impenitent_a person_n or_o any_o criminal_o from_o the_o holy_a sacrament_n until_o themselves_o be_v satisfy_v of_o their_o repentance_n and_o amends_o p._n 334_o sect._n 7._o penitential_a soliloquy_n ejaculation_n exercise_n and_o preparatory_a prayer_n to_o be_v use_v in_o all_o the_o day_n of_o preparation_n to_o the_o holy_a sacrament_n p._n 347_o chap._n vi_o of_o our_o actual_a and_o ornamental_a preparation_n to_o the_o reception_n of_o the_o bless_a sacrament_n p._n 355_o sect._n 1._o ibid._n sect._n 2._o rule_n for_o examination_n of_o our_o conscience_n against_o the_o day_n of_o our_o communion_n p._n 359_o sect._n 3_o of_o a_o actual_a supply_n to_o be_v make_v of_o such_o action_n and_o degree_n of_o good_a as_o be_v want_v against_o a_o communion-day_n p._n 366_o sect._n 4_o devotion_n to_o be_v use_v upon_o the_o morning_n of_o the_o communion_n p._n 373_o chap._n vii_o of_o our_o comportment_n in_o and_o after_o our_o receive_v the_o bless_a sacrament_n p._n 378_o sect._n 1._o of_o the_o circumstance_n and_o manner_n of_o reception_n of_o the_o divine_a mystery_n ibid._n sect._n 2._o act_n of_o virtue_n and_o grace_n relative_a to_o the_o mystery_n to_o be_v use_v before_o or_o at_o the_o celebration_n of_o the_o divine_a sacrament_n p._n 381_o sect._n 3_o a_o advice_n concern_v he_o who_o only_o communicate_v spiritual_o p._n 390_o the_o introduction_n when_o st._n joseph_n and_o the_o bless_a virgin_n mother_n have_v for_o a_o time_n lose_v their_o most_o holy_a son_n they_o seek_v he_o in_o the_o village_n and_o the_o highway_n in_o the_o retinue_n of_o their_o kindred_n and_o the_o caravan_n of_o the_o galilean_a pilgrim_n but_o there_o they_o find_v he_o not_o at_o last_o almost_o despair_v faint_a and_o sick_a with_o travel_n and_o fear_n with_o desire_n and_o tedious_a expectation_n they_o come_v into_o the_o temple_n to_o pray_v to_o god_n for_o conduct_n and_o success_n know_v and_o believe_v assure_o that_o if_o they_o can_v find_v god_n they_o shall_v not_o long_o miss_v to_o find_v the_o holy_a jesus_n and_o their_o faith_n deceive_v they_o not_o for_o they_o seek_v god_n and_o find_v he_o that_o be_v god_n and_o man_n in_o the_o midst_n and_o circle_n of_o the_o doctor_n but_o be_v surprise_v with_o trouble_n and_o wonder_n they_o begin_v a_o little_a to_o expostulate_v with_o the_o divine_a child_n why_o he_o will_v be_v absent_a so_o long_o and_o leave_v they_o as_o it_o must_v needs_o be_v when_o he_o be_v absent_a from_o we_o in_o sorrow_n and_o uncertain_a thought_n this_o question_n bring_v forth_o a_o answer_n which_o will_v be_v for_o ever_o useful_a to_o all_o that_o shall_v inquire_v after_o this_o holy_a child_n for_o as_o they_o complain_v of_o his_o absence_n so_o he_o reprove_v their_o ignorance_n how_o be_v it_o that_o you_o have_v so_o fond_o look_v for_o i_o as_o if_o i_o be_v use_v to_o wander_v in_o unknown_a path_n without_o skill_n and_o without_o a_o guide_n why_o do_v you_o inquire_v after_o i_o in_o highway_n and_o village-field_n you_o never_o know_v i_o wander_v or_o lose_v my_o way_n or_o abide_v but_o where_o i_o ought_v why_o therefore_o do_v you_o not_o come_v hither_o to_o look_v for_o i_o do_v you_o not_o know_v that_o i_o ought_v to_o be_v in_o territory_n my_o father_n house_n that_o be_v there_o where_o god_n be_v worship_v where_o he_o love_v to_o dwell_v where_o he_o communicate_v his_o blessing_n and_o holy_a influence_n there_o and_o there_o only_o we_o be_v sure_a to_o meet_v our_o dear_a lord_n for_o this_o reason_n the_o place_n of_o our_o address_n to_o god_n and_o holy_a conversation_n with_o he_o he_o be_v please_v to_o call_v his_o house_n that_o with_o confidence_n we_o may_v expect_v to_o meet_v he_o there_o when_o we_o go_v to_o worship_v and_o when_o the_o solemnity_n of_o religion_n be_v confine_v to_o the_o tabernacle_n he_o therefore_o make_v it_o to_o be_v like_o a_o house_n of_o use_n and_o dwelling_n that_o in_o that_o figure_n he_o may_v tell_v we_o where_o his_o delight_n and_o his_o abode_n will_v be_v and_o therefore_o god_n furnish_v the_o tabernacle_n with_o the_o utensil_n of_o a_o prophet_n 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the_o spice_n and_o gum_n upon_o the_o altar_n of_o incense_n sect_n ii_o what_o it_o be_v which_o we_o receive_v in_o the_o holy_a sacrament_n it_o be_v strange_a that_o christian_n shall_v pertinacious_o insist_v upon_o carnal_a signification_n and_o natural_a effect_n in_o sacrament_n and_o mystery_n when_o our_o bless_a lord_n have_v give_v we_o a_o sufficient_a light_n to_o conduct_v and_o secure_v we_o from_o such_o misapprehension_n the_o flesh_n profit_v nothing_o the_o word_n which_o i_o speak_v unto_o you_o they_o be_v spirit_n and_o they_o be_v life_n that_o be_v the_o flesh_n be_v corruption_n and_o its_o sense_n be_v minister_n of_o death_n and_o this_o one_o word_n alone_o be_v perpetual_o sufficient_a for_o christ_n disciple_n for_o when_o upon_o occasion_n of_o the_o gross_a understanding_n of_o their_o master_n word_n by_o the_o man_n of_o capernaum_n they_o have_v be_v once_o clear_o teach_v that_o the_o meaning_n of_o all_o these_o word_n be_v whole_o spiritual_a they_o rest_v there_o and_o inquire_v no_o further_o insomuch_o that_o when_o christ_n at_o the_o institution_n of_o the_o supper_n affirm_v of_o the_o bread_n and_o wine_n that_o they_o be_v his_o body_n and_o his_o blood_n they_o be_v not_o at_o all_o offend_v as_o be_v sufficient_o before_o instruct_v in_o the_o nature_n of_o that_o mystery_n and_o beside_o this_o they_o see_v enough_o to_o tell_v they_o that_o what_o they_o eat_v be_v not_o the_o natural_a body_n of_o their_o lord_n this_o be_v the_o body_n which_o himself_o do_v or_o may_v eat_v with_o his_o body_n one_o body_n do_v eat_v and_o the_o other_o be_v eat_v both_o of_o they_o be_v his_o body_n but_o after_o a_o diverse_a manner_n for_o the_o case_n be_v brief_o this_o we_o have_v two_o life_n a_o natural_a and_o a_o spiritual_a and_o both_o must_v have_v bread_n for_o their_o support_n and_o maintenance_n in_o proportion_n to_o their_o need_n ibid._n and_o to_o their_o capacity_n and_o as_o it_o will_v be_v a_o 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his_o flesh_n which_o be_v under_o the_o form_n of_o bread_n and_o his_o blood_n which_o be_v in_o the_o form_n and_o taste_v of_o wine_n for_o the_o flesh_n be_v the_o sacrament_n of_o flesh_n and_o blood_n be_v the_o sacrament_n of_o blood_n for_o by_o flesh_n and_o blood_n that_o be_v invisible_a iren._n spiritual_a intelligible_a the_o visible_a and_o tangible_a body_n of_o our_o lord_n jesus_n christ_n be_v consign_v full_a of_o the_o grace_n of_o all_o virtue_n and_o of_o divine_a majesty_n so_o sy_n augustine_n for_o therefore_o you_o be_v not_o to_o eat_v that_o body_n which_o you_o see_v nor_o to_o drink_v that_o blood_n which_o my_o crucifier_n shall_v pour_v out_o it_o be_v the_o same_o and_o not_o the_o same_o the_o same_o invisible_o but_o not_o the_o same_o visible_o for_o until_o the_o world_n be_v finish_v the_o lord_n be_v above_o but_o the_o truth_n of_o the_o lord_n be_v with_o we_o the_o body_n in_o which_o he_o rise_v again_o must_v be_v in_o one_o place_n but_o the_o truth_n of_o it_o be_v every_o where_o diffuse_v ibid._n for_n there_o be_v one_o truth_n of_o the_o body_n in_o the_o mystery_n and_o another_o truth_n simple_o and_o without_o mystery_n it_o be_v true_o christ_n body_n both_o in_o the_o sacrament_n and_o out_o of_o it_o 50._o but_o in_o the_o sacrament_n it_o be_v not_o the_o natural_a truth_n but_o the_o spiritual_a and_o the_o mystical_a and_o therefore_o it_o be_v that_o our_o bless_a saviour_n to_o they_o who_o apprehend_v he_o to_o promise_v his_o natural_a body_n and_o blood_n for_o our_o meat_n and_o drink_n speak_v of_o his_o ascension_n into_o heaven_n that_o we_o may_v learn_v to_o look_v from_o heaven_n to_o receive_v the_o food_n of_o our_o soul_n heavenly_a and_o spiritual_a nourishment_n say_v st._n athanasius_n 7._o for_o this_o be_v the_o letter_n which_o in_o the_o new_a testament_n kill_v he_o who_o understand_v not_o spiritual_o what_o be_v speak_v to_o he_o under_o the_o signification_n of_o meat_n and_o flesh_n and_o blood_n and_o drink_n so_o origen_n for_o this_o bread_n do_v not_o go_v into_o the_o body_n for_o to_o how_o many_o may_v his_o body_n suffice_v for_o meat_n but_o the_o bread_n of_o eternal_a life_n support_v the_o substance_n of_o our_o spirit_n and_o therefore_o it_o be_v not_o touch_v by_o the_o body_n nor_o see_v with_o the_o eye_n but_o by_o faith_n it_o be_v see_v and_o touch_v so_o st._n 8._o ambrose_n and_o all_o this_o whole_a mystery_n have_v in_o it_o neither_o carnal_a sense_n nor_o carnal_a consequence_n say_v st._n 33_o chrysostom_n but_o to_o believe_v in_o christ_n be_v to_o eat_v the_o bread_n and_o therefore_o why_o do_v you_o prepare_v your_o tooth_n and_o stomach_n believe_v he_o and_o you_o have_v eat_v he_o they_o be_v the_o word_n of_o s._n austin_n for_o faith_n be_v that_o intellectual_a mouth_n as_o s._n brasil_n call_v it_o which_o be_v within_o the_o man_n by_o which_o he_o take_v in_o nourishment_n but_o what_o need_v we_o to_o draw_v this_o water_n from_o the_o lesser_a cistern_n we_o see_v this_o truth_n reflect_v from_o the_o spring_n itself_o the_o fountain_n of_o our_o bless_a saviour_n i_o be_o the_o bread_n of_o life_n 6.35_o he_o that_o come_v unto_o i_o shall_v not_o hunger_n and_o he_o that_o believe_v on_o i_o shall_v not_o thirst_v 56._o and_o again_o he_o that_o eat_v my_o flesh_n have_v life_n abide_v in_o he_o and_o i_o will_v raise_v he_o up_o at_o the_o last_o day_n the_o plain_a consequent_a of_o which_o word_n be_v this_o that_o therefore_o this_o eat_n and_o drink_v of_o christ_n flesh_n and_o blood_n can_v only_o be_v do_v by_o the_o ministery_n of_o life_n and_o of_o the_o spirit_n which_o be_v oppose_v to_o nature_n and_o flesh_n and_o death_n and_o when_o we_o consider_v that_o he_o who_o be_v not_o a_o spiritual_a and_o a_o holy_a person_n do_v not_o feed_v upon_o christ_n who_o bring_v life_n eternal_a to_o they_o that_o feed_v on_o he_o it_o be_v apparent_a that_o our_o manducation_n must_v be_v spiritual_a and_o therefore_o so_o must_v the_o food_n and_o consequent_o it_o can_v be_v natural_a flesh_n however_o alter_v in_o circumstance_n and_o visibility_n and_o impossible_a or_o incredible_a change_n for_o it_o be_v not_o in_o this_o spiritual_a food_n as_o it_o be_v in_o manna_n of_o which_o our_o father_n do_v eat_v and_o die_v but_o whosoever_o eat_v this_o divine_a nutriment_n shall_v never_o die_v 37._o the_o sacrament_n indeed_o and_o symbol_n the_o exterior_a part_n and_o ministery_n may_v be_v take_v unto_o condemnation_n but_o the_o food_n itself_o never_o for_o a_o unworthy_a person_n can_v feed_v on_o this_o food_n because_o here_o to_o eat_v christ_n flesh_n be_v to_o do_v our_o duty_n and_o to_o be_v establish_v in_o our_o title_n to_o the_o possession_n of_o the_o eternal_a promise_n for_o so_o christ_n dispose_v the_o way_n of_o salvation_n not_o by_o flesh_n but_o by_o the_o spirit_n say_v tertullian_n that_o be_v according_a to_o his_o own_o exposition_n christ_n be_v to_o be_v desire_v for_o life_n and_o to_o be_v devour_v by_o hear_v to_o be_v chew_v by_o the_o understanding_n and_o to_o be_v digest_v by_o faith_n and_o all_o this_o be_v the_o method_n and_o oeconomy_n of_o heaven_n which_o whosoever_o use_v and_o abide_v in_o it_o have_v life_n abide_v in_o he_o he_o that_o in_o this_o world_n do_v any_o other_o way_n look_v for_o christ_n shall_v never_o find_v he_o and_o therefore_o if_o man_n say_v loe_o here_o be_v christ_n or_o lo_o there_o he_o be_v in_o the_o desert_n or_o he_o be_v 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d in_o the_o cupboard_n or_o pantry_n where_o bread_n or_o flesh_n be_v lay_v believe_v it_o not_o christ_n body_n be_v in_o heaven_n and_o it_o be_v not_o upon_o earth_n the_o heaven_n must_v contain_v
the_o fruit_n of_o his_o passion_n and_o we_o shall_v if_o we_o abide_v in_o this_o union_n be_v all_o one_o body_n of_o a_o spiritual_a church_n in_o heaven_n there_o to_o reign_v with_o christ_n for_o ever_o now_o unless_o we_o think_v nothing_o good_a but_o what_o go_v in_o at_o our_o eye_n or_o mouth_n if_o we_o think_v there_o be_v any_o thing_n good_a beyond_o what_o our_o sense_n perceive_v we_o must_v confess_v this_o to_o be_v a_o real_a and_o eminent_a benefit_n and_o yet_o whatever_o it_o be_v it_o be_v therefore_o effect_v upon_o we_o by_o this_o sacrament_n because_o we_o eat_v of_o one_o bread_n the_o very_a repeat_v the_o word_n of_o st._n paul_n be_v a_o satisfaction_n in_o this_o inquiry_n they_o be_v plain_a and_o easy_a and_o whatever_o interpretation_n can_v be_v put_v upon_o they_o it_o can_v only_o vary_v the_o manner_n of_o effect_v the_o blessing_n and_o the_o way_n of_o the_o sacramental_a efficacy_n but_o it_o can_v evacuate_v the_o blessing_n or_o confute_v 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