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OF THE NATURE, EXCELLENCIES, USES, AND INTENTION OF THE HOLY SACRA-
MENT OF THE LORD'S SUPPER,
§ 1. Of the several apprehensions of men concerning it
§ 2. What it is which we receive in the holy sacrament
§ 3. That in the sacrament of the Lord's supper there are represented and ex-
hibited many great blessings, upon the special account of that sacred
ministry; proved in general
§ 4. The blessings and graces of the holy sacrament enumerated and proved
particularly
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§ 5. Practical conclusions from the preceding discourses
§ 6. Devotions preparatory to this mystery
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CHAPTER II.
OF OUR GENERAL PREPARATION TO THE WORTHY RECEPTION OF THE BLESSED
SACRAMENT, AND THE PARTICIPATION OF THE MYSTERIES.
§ 1. Of examination of ourselves in order to the holy communion
§ 2. Of the examination of our desires
§ 3. Of our examination concerning remanent affections to sin
§ 4. Of examination of ourselves in the matter of our prayers, in order to
a holy communion
§ 5. Of preparatory examination of ourselves in some other instances.
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§ 6. Devotions to be used upon the days of our examination, relative to that
duty
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CHAPTER III.
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OF FAITH, AS IT IS A NECESSARY DISPOSITION TO THE BLESSED SACRAMENT.
§ 1. Of catechumens or unbaptized persons
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§ 3. Whether innocents, fools, and mad-men, may be admitted to the holy
communion
§ 4. Of actual faith as it is a necessary disposition to the sacrament
§ 5. Of the proper and specific work of faith in the reception of the holy com-
§ 6. Meditations and devotions relative to this preparatory grace; to be used
in the days of preparation, or at any time of spiritual communion
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§ 4. Forgiveness of injuries a necessary part of preparation to the holy sacra-
§ 5. Devotions relative to this grace of charity, to be used by way of exercise
and preparation to the divine mysteries; in any time or part of our life,
but especially before and at the communion
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CHAPTER V.
OF REPENTANCE PREPARATORY TO THE BLESSED SACRAMENT.
§ 1.
§ 2. The necessity of repentance in order to the holy sacrament
§ 3. What actions of repentance are specially required in our preparations
to the holy sacrament
§ 4. How far we must have proceeded in our general repentance and emen-
dation of our lives before we communicate
§ 5. What significations of repentance are to be accepted by the church in ad-
mission of penitents to the communion.
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§ 6. Whether may every minister of the church and curate of souls reject
impenitent persons, or any criminals, from the holy sacrament, until
themselves be satisfied of their repentance and amends
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§ 7. Penitential soliloquies, ejaculations, exercises, and preparatory prayers
to be used in all the days of preparation to the holy sacrament
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§ 2. Rules for examination of our consciences against the day of our communion
§ 3. Of an actual supply to be made of such actions and degrees of good
as are wanting, against a communion day
§ 4. Devotions to be used upon the morning of the communion
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CHAPTER VII.
OF OUR COMPORTMENT IN AND AFTER OUR RECEIVING THE BLESSED SACRAMENT.
§ 1. Of the circumstances and manner of reception of the divine mysteries
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§ 2. Acts of virtues and graces relative to the mystery, to be used before or
at the celebration of the divine sacrament
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§ 3. An advice concerning him who only communicates spiritually
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For I say unto you that except your righteousness exceed the righteousness of
the scribes and pharisees, ye shall in no case enter into the kingdom of
heaven.
SERMON II.
The christian's conquest over the body of sin
Rom. vii. 19.
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For the good that I would I do not; but the evil which I would not, that I do.
SERMON III.
Faith working by love
James ii. 24.
Ye see then how that by works a man is justified, and not by faith only.
SERMON IV.
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Preached at an episcopal consecration
Luke xii. 42, 3.
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And the Lord said, Who then is that faithful and wise steward whom his lord
shall make ruler over his household, to give them their portion of meat in due
season? Blessed is that servant whom his lord when he cometh shall find so
doing.
SERMON V.
Preached at the opening of the parliament of Ireland
1 Sam. xv. 22, 3.
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Behold, to obey is better than sacrifice, and to hearken than the fat of rams:
For rebellion is as the sin of witchcraft, and stubbornness is as iniquity and
idolatry.
SERMON VI.
VIA INTELLIGENTIÆ; a sermon preached to the University of Dublin. 359
John vii. 17.
If any man will do His will, he shall know of the doctrine whether it be of God,
or whether I speak of myself.
SERMON VII.
Preached at the funeral of the lord primate of Ireland.
1 Cor. xv. 23.
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But every man in his own order; Christ the first-fruits, afterwards they that
are Christ's, at His coming.
SERMON VIII.
The Countess of Carbery's funeral sermon
2 Sam. xiv. 14.
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For we must needs die, and are as water spilt on the ground, which cannot be
gathered up again: neither doth God respect any person; yet doth He devise
means that His banished be not expelled from Him.
SERMON IX.
Preached upon the anniversary of the gun-powder treason
Luke ix. 54.
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But when James and John saw this, they said, Lord, wilt thou that we com-
mand fire to come down from heaven and consume them, even as Elias did?
SERMON X. XI.
The minister's duty in life and doctrine.
Tit. ii. 7, 8.
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In all things shewing thyself a pattern of good works in doctrine shewing
uncorruptness, gravity, sincerity; sound speech that cannot be condemned,
that he that is of the contrary part may be ashamed, having no evil thing ››
say of you.
Sir George Dalstone's funeral sermon
1 Cor. xv. 19.
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If in this life only we have hope in Christ, we are of all men most miserable.
An advertisement to the reader, touching the lengthening or shortening of the
offices
Morning prayer throughout the year
Evening prayer throughout the year
Additionals to the former offices, viz.
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A prayer before sermon
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A prayer after sermon
A prayer when a sick person desires to be publicly prayed for
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A prayer on the same occasion, or in the time of any other judgment
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A shorter form of morning prayer for a family
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A short form of evening prayer for a family
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