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OF THE LORD'S SUPPER.
I. THE NATURE OF THIS SACRAMENT.
1o The doctrine of the Church of England.
1st. Proved from its institution.
2nd.
3rd.
xi. 23.
our Saviour's discourse in John vi. 32.
the words of St. Paul. 1 Cor. x. 16.
2o. The doctrine of the Church of Rome.
1st. The objections against the parts assigned to this Sa-
crament.
2nd. The general objections against the doctrine.
1. It is opposed to philosophy.
2. It contradicts the evidence of our senses.
Objections refuted.
3. It contradicts the nature and end of miracles.
4. It contradicts Scripture.
5. It is opposed to the doctrine of the Primitive
Church.
(1.) Presumptive proofs.
(2.) Direct proofs.
II. THE MEAN OF RECEIVING IT IS FAITH.
III. THE USE OF THE SACRAMENT.
ARTICLE XXIX.
OF THE WICKED WHICH EAT NOT THE BODY OF
CHRIST IN THE USE OF THE LORD'S SUPPER.
THE WICKED ARE NOT PARTAKERS OF CHRIST.
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1. Proved by the doctrine of the preceding Article.
THE NECESSITY OF ADMINISTERING THE CUP TO THE LAITY. 543
1st. Proved by Scripture. Matt. xxvi. 28.
THE SACRIFICE OF CHRIST ONCE MADE IS THE ONLY SATIS-
FACTION FOR SIN.
1st. The doctrine of the Church of England.
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ARTICLE XXXII.
OF THE MARRIAGE OF PRIESTS.
1. IT IS NOT INCUMBENT UPON THE CLERGY TO ABSTAIN
FROM MARRIAGE.
1st. With respect to the laws of Scripture. Heb. xiii. 4.
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1 Cor. vii. 9. 1 Tim. iii. 2.
the Church.
1. The law, if made, is not perpetual.
2. The Church has no right to make such a law.
3. The law of celibacy was not sanctioned by the Primitive
II. NOR TO VOW THE ESTATE OF SINGLE LIFE.
1st. With respect to making such a vow.
keeping it when made.
ARTICLE XXXIII.
OF EXCOMMUNICATE PERSONS, HOW THEY OUGHT
TO BE AVOIDED.
THE CHURCH IS RIGHTLY POSSESSED OF THE POWER OF EX-
1st. As to the degree in which it should be exercised.
effects of this exercise on individuals.
ARTICLE XXXIV.
OF THE TRADITIONS OF THE CHURCH.
I. THE CHURCH HAS POWER TO APPOINT RITES AND CERE-
MONIES.
II. PRIVATE PERSONS OUGHT NOT TO OPPOSE SUCH CERE-
1. Such opposition violates the unity of the Church.
2.
3.
hurts the authority of the magistrate.
wounds the consciences of weak brethren.
III. THIS POWER IS LODGED IN EVERY NATIONAL CHURCH.
ARTICLE XXXV.
OF HOMILIES.
THE BOOKS OF HOMILIES CONTAIN A GODLY DOCTRINE.
ARTICLE XXXVI.
OF CONSECRATION OF BISHOPS AND MINISTERS.
OBJECTIONS REFUTED.
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ARTICLE XXXVII.
OF THE CIVIL MAGISTRATES.
I. THE BISHOP OF ROME HAS NO JURISDICTION IN ENG-
I. THE GOODS OF CHRISTIANS ARE NOT COMMON.
1st. Proved from Scripture.
II. ALL MEN OUGHT TO GIVE ALMS LIBERALLY.
Proved from Scripture.
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ARTICLE XXXIX.
OF A CHRISTIAN MAN'S OATH.
CHRISTIANS ARE JUSTIFIABLE IN SWEARING, WHEN CALLED
ON BY A COMPETENT AUTHORITY.
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