fully received at the mouth of those to whom Christ has given the keys of His kingdom and power to remit sins (Matt. xviii. 18. John xx. 23.-Ordin. Serv. for Priests); and, thereupon, by worthy partaking of the Body and Blood of Christ, whereby they are restored to all the privileges of full Communion. See above, Chap. III. xi., and this Chap. § vii. and § x. 1. 4. That it is secured to all by obedience and good works, being the fruits of a lively faith in Christ, and of a timely active Repentance towards God. See above, Chap. I. xv.; and below, Chap. VIII. vi., and IX. xviii. 1 See Theoph. Anglic. Pt. I. Chap. xiv. XII. What do you understand respecting the Resurrection of the Body, which is the third privilege of the Church? At Christ's coming “all men shall rise again with their bodies," &c.-Athan. Creed. See Job xix. 25-27. Comp. Is. xxvi. 19. See above, Chap. IV. xiii. 6. John v. 28. Acts xxiv. 15. Phil. iii. 21. Doctrine denied by the Sadducees. Acts xxiii. 8. How confuted by Christ? Matt. xxii. 23-33. The true Resurrection only of the good. Matt. ibid. 35. Phil. iii. 11. The wicked will rise only "to shame and everlasting contempt." Dan. xii. 2. resurrection of damnation." John v. 29. "The XIII. What is the fourth and last privilege of this Body, which you learn in the Creed? Everlasting Life. See Matt. xxv. 46. Comp. 1 Cor. vi. 14. John viii. 51. x. 28. xi 23-26. Begun in this world, John v. 24;-continued in the intermediate state, while our souls are "absent from the body, but present with the Lord." 2 Cor. v. 8. "In Paradise." Luke xxiii. 43. Sec above, Chap. IV. xiii. 4,-perfected in "the life of the world to come."— Nic. Creed. How described?-negatively. Heb. iv. 10, 11. Rev. xxi. 4. xxii. 3. 5. vii. 16, 17;-positively. 1 John iii. 2. Matt. xxv. 21. 34. 1 Pet. v. 4. Future happiness proportioned to our conduct in this world. See above, Chap. II. xiv. 10. But the future life of the wicked will be lasting destruction." See 2 Thess. i. 9. second Death." Rev. xxi. 8. 66 ever The Comp. Rom. ii. 5—16. How described? Matt. xxv. 30. Mark ix. 44. Rev. xiv. 9-11. XIV. Why do you believe that the Church, and it only, speaks all truth, and is therefore to be believed? 1. Because it is "a witness and keeper of Holy 2. Because it is "the pillar and ground (or "stay," 4. Because it has the promise of the perpetual guidance of God's Holy Spirit. See John xvi. 13. XV. What is the way by which, under the Church's guidance, God has promised we shall know the truth? See John vii. 17. "If any man will do," &c. (0λn TOLTV.) Ibid. viii. 43. Ps. cxix. 100. "More than the ancients." Prov. xxviii. 5. Dan. xii. 10. XVI. Of what sin would you be guilty, if you were to reject any article of belief, as taught by the Church? HERESY (alpeois, choice). Word used in Scripture in two senses. (a) Any sect or party. Acts v. 17. xv. 5. xxvi. 5. (b) In a bad sense. See 2 Pet. ii. 1. A work of the flesh. Gal. v. 20, HERETICS.-Hymenæus and Philetus. 2 Tim. ii. 17, 18. Nicolaitans. Rev. ii. 6. 15. Acts viii. 9, 10. Foretold by Christ. Why permitted? 1 Cor. ii. 19. Simon Magus. Matt. xxiv. 24. XVII. Of what sin would you be guilty if you were to separate yourself from the Church, and wherein would consist the Danger of such separation? SCHISM (oxioua, division). See 1 Cor. i. 10, and margin. xii. 25.-Danger. See John xv. 4. 6. Col. iii. 15. Acts ii. 41.-The Church the only ARK. Comp. above, Chap. I. xx. 2.-Christ's coat. John xix. 23, 24, μὴ σχίσωμεν αὐτόν. XVIII. What is the punishment which God inflicts even in this life upon those who do not believe and love the truth? Judicial blindness, and hardness of heart. See 2 Thess. ii. 10-12. Comp. John viii. 43, 44. ix. 39. xii. 37-41. Is. vi. 9, 10. Heb. iii. 7-13. Rom. ix. 17, 18. See above, Chap. II. xiv. 11. DEVOTIONAL APPLICATION OF THE PRECEDING DOCTRINE. 1. That it may please Thee to rule and govern Thy holy Church universal in the right way; I beseech thee to hear me, good Lord. That it may please Thee to illuminate all Bishops, Priests, and Deacons, with true knowledge and understanding of Thy Word; and that both by their preaching and living they may set it forth, and shew it accordingly; I beseech thee to hear me, good Lord. From all sedition, privy conspiracy, and rebellion; from all false doctrine, heresy, and schism; from hardness of heart, and contempt of Thy Word and Commandment, O Almighty God, who hast built Thy Church upon the foundation of the Apostles and Prophets, Jesus Christ Himself being the head corner-stone; Grant us so to be joined together in unity of spirit by their doctrine, that we may be made an holy temple acceptable unto Thee; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. Coll. for St. Simon and St. Jude's Day. 3. O Almighty God, who hast knit together Thine elect in one communion and fellowship, in the mystical body of Thy Son Christ our Lord; Grant me grace so to follow thy blessed Saints in all virtuous and godly living, that I may come to those unspeakable joys, which Thou hast prepared for them that unfeignedly love Thee; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. Coll. for All Saints' Day. 4. Almighty and everlasting God, by Whose Spirit the whole body of the Church is governed and sanctified; Receive my supplications and prayers, which I offer before Thee for all estates of men in Thy holy Church, that every member of the same, in his vocation and ministry, may truly and godly serve Thee; through our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ. Amen. 2nd Coll. for Good Friday. 5. Lord, I beseech Thee to keep Thy houshold the Church in continual godliness; that through Thy protection it may be free from all adversities, and devoutly given to serve Thee in good works, to the glory of Thy Name; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. Coll. for 22nd Sund. aft. Trinity. CHAPTER VI. OF OBEYING-DUTY TOWARDS GOD. The end of the commandment is Charity (ȧyáπn) out of a pure heart, and of a good conscience, and of faith unfeigned. 1 Tim. i. 5. Thou shalt love (ảɣañŋous) the Lord thy God with all thy heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy strength, and with all thy mind. Luke x. 27. I. What is the third part of the vow you are preparing to confirm ? God's holy will.-How known? (a) Conscience. See Rom. ii. 15. (b) Light of Nature. See Rom. i. 20. (c) Revelation espec. The Ten Commandments. Decalogue (Séka λóyoı). See Exod. xix. 16— 19. xxxi. 18. xxxii. 15, 16. |