X 419 ) the Catech.) Let us try by this definition whether theCrof, in Baptifm as ufed in England,bea Sacrament. 55. And r. I may take it for granted that the want of theName, makes it not to be no Sacrament. And z. whereas in the definition, it is laid that it is [ordained by Chrifl himfelf ] that belongs to a Divine Sacrament only, and not to a humane Sacrament deviled by ufurpers. Otherwife you mutt fay, that there is no fuch thing poffible as a humaneSacrament im poled by ufurpers on the Church what if all the effentials of a Sacra- ment, fuch as are found inBaptifm and the Lards (upper, be in- vented by man, and forced on the Church, is it therefore na Sacrament ? or only, no Divine Sacrament? However, let us not differ about bare names and words : It is thefame thing that you call a Sacrament, whenGod is the ordainer : and lure it will not prove it lawfull becaufe man is the ordainer ; that's it that makes it unlawful',becaufe he wants authority, andads as an ufurper. The Papa'saffirm that man bath not power to make new Sacraments ; no not the Pope himfelf. Let not us go further. . 56. And t. theoutward vifsble (ignhere is the Crofs made in the fore-bead : 2. Thein'ard and Spiritual grace is, a holy Refolution to fight manfullyunder the banner of Chrifl,and topert - vere therein. The Croft fignifieth the Jlnftrument of the fufferings of Chrift,aad that we doown this Crucified Saviour, and arc not afhamedof him, andwill manfully fight under him. So that here is z. afignifcation of Grace to be wrought on the Soul, andgiven usby God. 2. an engagement to perform the duties of the Covenant ourfelves. On Gods part, we are to receive by this fign, both qualitative or aflual Grace, and Relative Grace. i. The Crois is to teach our underfrandings, and help our memories, and quicken upour dull affesions, by minding us ofa Crucified Chrilt and the benefits of his Crofs. 9. 57. That is is ordained for this ufe, appeared' from the words (anon to be recited) in the ufe of ic, and by thole wards prefixed before me the Common prayer-book, [ofCeremonies ; whyTome are aboli/1ted, andfume retained] where they fay that they [be not ear(e and dumb Ceremonies, but are fo [et forth that every man may underfland what they do mean, and to what safe they doferve ; ] and [that they arefuck as are apt to fir up Hhh z the
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