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Ver. g3. And others save with fear, pulling them out of the fire ; hating even the garments spotted by the flesh. And -with 1 Tim. v. 22. Lay hands suddenly on no man, neither be partakers of other men's sins; keep thyself pure.
k 2 Cor. ii. 7. So that contrari- wise, ye ought rather to forgive him, and comfort him, lest perhaps such an one should be swallowed up with overmuch sorrow.
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Q. 174. What is required of them that receive the sacra' pient b/ the Lord's supper in^the time of tfie administration of it?
A. It is required of them that receive the sacrament of the Lord's supper, that, during the time of the administra- tion of it, with all holy reverence and attention tliey wait upon God in that ordinance', diligently observe the sacra- mental elements and actions ", heedlully discern the Lord'^ body ", and affectionately meditate on his death and suffer- ings ", and thereby stir up themselves to a vigorous exercise of their graces ?; in judging themselves'', and sorrowing fov
sin;
^l74. • Lev. X. 3. Then Moses said unto Aaron, This is it that the Lord spake, saying, I will be sanctified in them that come nigh me, and before all the people I will be glorified. — Heb. xii. 28. Wherefore, we recei- ving a kingdom which cannot be moved, let us have grace, whereby ■we may serve God acceptably, with reverence and godly fear. Psal. v. 7. But as for me, I will come into thy house in the multitude of thy mercy ; and in thy fear will I worship to- ward thy holy temple. 1 Cor. xi. 17. Now in this that I declare unto you, I praise you not, that ye come togetker not for the better, but for the worse. Ver. 26. For as often as ye eat this bread, and drink thi;» cup, ye do shew the Lord*8 death till he come. Ver. 27. Wherefore, whosoever shall eat this bread, and drink this cup of tlie Lord, un- wortJiily, shall be guilty of the body and blood of the Lord.
" Exod. xxiv. 8, And Moses took the blood, and sprinkled it on the people, and said, Behold the blood of the covenant which the Lord hath made with you concemirig all these words. Compared ivtth Mat. xxvi. 28, For this i* my blood ot :h^ new ;^-
stament, which is shed for many for the remission of sins.
" 1 Cor. xi. 29. For he that eateth and drinketh unworthily, eatetK and drinketh damnation to himself, not discerning the Lord's body.
o Luke xxii. 19. And he took bread, and gave thanks, and brake it, and gave unto them, saying. This is my body, which is given for you : this do in remembrance of me,
P 1 Cor. xi. 26. For a.s often as ye eat this bread, and drink this cup, ye do shew the Lord's death till ho come. 1 Cor. x. M. And did all eit the same spiritual meat ; Ver. 4, And did all drink tlie same spiritual drink: (for they drank of that spi- ritual Rock that followed them ; and that Rock was Christ.) Ver. 5. But with many of them God wag not well pleased ; for they wera overthrown in the wilderness. Ver, 11. >Jow all these things happene4 unto them for ensamples; and they are written for our admonition, upon whom the endi of the world are come. Ver. H. Wherefore, my dearly beloved, flee from idolatry.
^ I Cor. xi. 31. For if we would }udge ourselves, we should not be judg»!d.
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sin'"^; in earnest hungering and thirsting after Christ % feeding on him %y faith % receiving of his fulness ", trust- ing in his merits '", rejoicing in his love ", giving thanks for his grace ^' ; in renewing of their covenant with God '', and love to all the saints ^
Q. 175. What is the duij/ of Christians, after the^ have re- ceived the sacrament of the Lord's supper ?
A. The duty of Christians, after they have received the sacrament of the Lord's supper, is seriously to consider hovr they have behaved themselves therein, and with what suc- cess ^ ; if they find quickening and comfort, to bless God for
it.
*" Zech. xii. 10. And I will pour upon the house of David, and upon the inhabitants of Jerusalem, the spi- rit of grace and of supplications ; and they shall look upon me whom they have pierced, and the}' shall mourn for him, as one mourneth for his only son, and shall be in bitterness for him, as one that is in bitterness for his first-born. " .
'* Rev. xxii. 1 7. And the Spirit and the bride say. Come. And let him that heareth say, Come. And let him that is athirst come. And who- soever v.'ill, let him take the water f)f life freely,
f John vi. 35. And Jesus said unto them, I am the bread of life : be that Cometh to me shall never hunger ; and he that believeth on me shall never thirst.
" John i. \G. And of his fulness have ail we received, and grace for grace.
^ Phil. iii. 9. And be found in him, not having mine own righteousness, which is of the law, but that which 13 throug?! the faith of Christ, the ilghteousness which is of God by faith.
^ Psal. IxiiJ. 4. Thus will I bless thee while I live : \ will lift up my h.tnds viJ thy name. Ver. 5. My soul
shall be satisfied as with marrow and fatness ; and my mouth shall praise thee with joyful lips. 2 Chron.
