5. To sing or say the Creeds jointly with the Minister, all standing. See Rubric before the Apostles' Creed, the Creed of St. Athanasius, and Canon XVIII.

6. "Reverence and attention to be used within the Church in time of Divine Service," including orders for kneeling, &c. See Canon XVIII.

XXIV. Why are you bound to observe these rules? 1. Because they are the ordinances of the Church, and particularly of that Branch of the Church which is planted in this country, and to which I more immediately belong. See Art. XXIV. and XXXIV.

2. Because it is commanded in God's word, that we should, not only with "one mind," but also "with one mouth, glorify God."

Rom. xv. 6.

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3. Because the Service in the Church is a Liturgy, or public work (λειτουργία ; λειτός, popularis, publicus, and pyov, opus, officium), in which the People no less than the Priest are required to perform their part.

4. Because the observance of these rules is necessary to express our assent and consent to Creeds and Thanksgivings, and in Prayers our desire to participate in what is prayed for. 5. Because it tends also to engage and fix our attention; and so to preserve us from the sin of wandering and worldly thoughts, and to promote and quicken our spiritual devotion, without which no prayers can be effectual.

6. Because these observances help to promote mutual feelings of unity and godly love, and are themselves a symbol and a part of Christian communion. See Heb. x. 25.

7. Because they are the ordinances of Man in the Lord, i. e. of our lawful Rulers (1 Pet. ii. 13), and being in the Prayer Book, form part of the law of the land (England and Ireland).

XXV. Why, after Confirmation, shall you be still further bound to observe these rules?

1. Because I shall then have become a member of the Congregation by my own act.

2. Because the Congregation will then have joined in supplications to God for me, as one of themselves, according to my own open confession.

DEVOTIONAL APPLICATION OF THE

PRECEDING DOCTRINE.

1.

O God, forasmuch as without Thee we are not able to please Thee; Mercifully grant, that Thy Holy Spirit may in all things direct and rule my heart; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. Coll. for 19th Sunday aft. Trinity. Comp. Coll. for 1st Sund. aft. Trin. See above, p. 69.

2.

Lord, I pray Thee, that Thy grace may always prevent and follow me, and make me continually to be given to all good works; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

Coll. for 17th Sunday aft. Trinity.

3.

O Lord, I beseech Thee mercifully to hear me; and grant

that I, to whom Thou hast given an hearty desire to pray, may by Thy mighty aid be defended and comforted in all dangers and adversities; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

Coll. for 3rd Sunday after Trinity.

4.

O God, our refuge and strength, Who art the author of all godliness; Be ready, I beseech Thee, to hear the devout prayers of Thy Church; and grant that those things which we ask faithfully we may obtain effectually; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. Coll. for 23rd Sunday after Trinity.

5.

Grant to me, Lord, I beseech Thee, the spirit to think and do always such things as be rightful; that I, who cannot do any thing that is good without Thee, may by Thee be enabled to live according to Thy will; through Jesus Christ our Lord, Amen. Coll. for 9th Sunday after Trinity. See also Collects at the end of Communion Service, Append. Chap. IV.

6.

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CHAPTER IX.

MEANS OF GRACE CONTINUAL-HOLY COMMUNION.

Thy God hath sent forth strength for Thee: stablish the thing, O God, that Thou hast wrought in us.

Ps. lxviii. 28.

Hail Sacred Feast, which Jesus makes
Rich Banquet of His flesh and blood;

Thrice happy he who here partakes

That sacred stream, that heavenly food,
Hymn I. for Holy Communion.

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I. What is the second ordinance appointed, on God's part, as a continual means of grace, i. e. to confirm and assist you in performing the promises made on your part?

Sacrament of the Lord's Supper, or Holy Communion. See above, Chap. I. xviii.

II. Why is this ordinance called the Lord's Supper?

See Matt. xxvi. 17-28. Comp. Mark xiv. 16— 24. Luke xxii. 13-20. 1 Cor. xi. 23-26. The deliverance of Israel out of Egypt, a type of the deliverance of God's people from the power of Satan. The feast of the Passover, appointed to commemorate the one deliverance; the Lord's Supper, to commemorate the other.

III. Why is this ordinance also called Communion?

1. Because it is the means by which Christ communicates Himself to us, and unites us to Himself. See John vi. 56. 1 Cor. x. 16. Comp. ibid. xi. 29. Rev. iii. 20.

2. Because we partake of it not singly, but in common with others, so as to be united one with another as well as with Christ. See 1 Cor. x. 17 (Koivwvía). Comp. Chap. V. x.

IV. Why is it called holy Communion?

1. Because it is a Sacrament. See Chap. I. xvii. 2. Because in it the most holy Body and Blood

of Christ are "taken and received by the faithful;" so that they "spiritually eat the flesh

of Christ and drink His blood." Exhort. at Commun. See also Second Prayer in Post Commun. and Art. XXVIII.

3. Because it is the great support and means of holiness to all who receive it worthily.

John xv. 5.

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V. By what other names is this ordinance sometimes called?

1. Breaking of Bread. See Luke xxiv. 34, 35. Comp. Acts ii. 42. 46. xx. 7. 11.

2. Eucharist (Evxapioría). See below, § viii.

4.

3. Unbloody Sacrifice.-Commemorating and representing the one great and only meritorious Sacrifice (Is. liii. 10) as the bloody sacrifices of the Law foreshowed and typified it. See Mal. i. 11. "A pure offering." Heb. xiii. 10. And Theoph. Anglic. Part II. Chap. VI. p. 215.

VI. How can you show that this Sacrament was ordained by Christ as a means of grace to confirm and strengthen those who are duly admitted to it?

From the outward part or sign, i. e. the elements themselves, bread and wine. See Ps. civ. 15. Strengthening and refreshing of our souls." Cat. "The most comfortable Sacrament," &c. "Our spiritual food and sustenance in that holy Sacrament.” Previous Exhort.

"I can do all things through Christ, which strengtheneth me." Phil. iv. 13.

VII. Are there any other benefits conveyed by this Sacrament?-What are they?