The Fraffice of `Piety. ucrence , moll: confcionably performe three forts of duties. Firíi,thofe which ought to be done befire bee receiveth : Secondly , thof that are to be done in the re- ceiving : Thirdly, thole that are to be done after that he hash re- ceiued the Sacrament, The firft is called Preparation, the fecond Meditation, the third Atfion or Prat7ace. Of Preparation. That a Chrifiian ought ne- ceffarily to prepare himfelfe be- fore he prefume tube a parta- ker of the holy Communion , may evidently appeare by flue reafons. Firf} , becaufe it is Gods Commandement : For if hée commanded under the pain. of Death , that none vncir cumcifed íhould gate the Paf- Exo.rs.49. chall Lambe ; nor any cir- & 22. é., cumcifed vnder foure Dayes preparation : how much grea- ter preparation doth he re- Tire
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