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Discourses on the Lord's Supper
Stephen Charnock
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Discourses on the Lord's Supper — Stephen Charnock.
Author: Stephen Charnock
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130. For the reformation of those abuses, the apostle reduceth them to
pp. 4–4 · ≈ 3 min21. The community of goods, or a voluntary levelling, was not a
pp. 5–5 · ≈ 3 min32. How soon will corruptions creep into the best church! This mighty
pp. 5–5 · ≈ 3 min43. Human ceremonies are not to be urged, especially when they by
pp. 5–5 · ≈ 3 min51. Shews the end of the institution of this ordinance. In the repetition
pp. 5–5 · ≈ 3 min62. He shews the duty of communicants, in the text, 'Ye shew the
pp. 6–6 · ≈ 3 min71. The action, eating, drinking.
pp. 7–7 · ≈ 3 min82. The object, bread, this bread, this cup.
pp. 7–7 · ≈ 3 min93. The end of the action, expressed by a command, shewing the
pp. 7–8 · ≈ 4 min101. God was always careful of appointing and preserving memorials of
pp. 9–9 · ≈ 3 min112. These memorials are necessary,
pp. 10–11 · ≈ 6 min121. The painfulness of his death. It is the picture of him as he hung
pp. 12–12 · ≈ 3 min132. The intention of this death for us. It is in this ordinance
pp. 13–13 · ≈ 3 min143. The sufficiency of this death for us. It would never else be
pp. 14–14 · ≈ 3 min154. The acceptableness of this death to God. All that Christ did, he did
pp. 14–14 · ≈ 3 min165. The present efficacy of this death. It is now of efficacy, and will be
pp. 14–14 · ≈ 3 min171. Reverentially.
pp. 15–15 · ≈ 3 min182. Holily. We must undertake such religious services with suitable
pp. 16–17 · ≈ 6 min193. Believingly. We should in this act look upon it by faith, as the
pp. 18–19 · ≈ 6 min204. Humbly.
pp. 20–20 · ≈ 3 min215. Thankfully. Such mercies as the death of Christ require high and
pp. 20–21 · ≈ 6 min222. How should the death of Christ run much in our thoughts, and our
pp. 22–22 · ≈ 3 min231. How often is not determined. There is no fixed time for the
pp. 23–23 · ≈ 3 min242. Nor can there be a constant time fixed for every particular person;
pp. 23–23 · ≈ 3 min2511. Yet we find the passover omitted all the time they were in the
pp. 23–23 · ≈ 3 min263. It was anciently often participated of. Some* think every day, from
pp. 24–24 · ≈ 3 min274. Yet to be frequent in it is agreeable to the nature of the ordinance,
pp. 25–25 · ≈ 3 min281. Because of the author. It is a feast of God's providing, to which he
pp. 26–26 · ≈ 3 min292. The time when Christ instituted it shews it not worthy of our
pp. 27–27 · ≈ 3 min303. The ends of it declare the unworthiness of neglecting it.
pp. 27–30 · ≈ 13 min314. The benefits of this ordinance require frequency. As everything
pp. 31–47 · ≈ 56 min321. His coming in the flesh; 2, his coming to judgment. Both
pp. 48–52 · ≈ 16 min331. All the ordinances of Christ are to continue in his church, then
pp. 53–54 · ≈ 7 min342. Sacraments were thought by God needful for men in all their
pp. 55–56 · ≈ 7 min353. All laws once settled are of force till they be repealed by that
pp. 57–57 · ≈ 3 min364. The covenant is perpetual, and therefore the seals are perpetual.*
pp. 58–58 · ≈ 3 min375. The state wherein we are requires the continuance of it, and of
pp. 59–60 · ≈ 6 min382. It is in no man's power to add to, or detract from, Christ's
pp. 61–61 · ≈ 3 min393. See Christ's love and bounty. Christ would not leave his people
pp. 61–61 · ≈ 3 min404. This ordinance must not be contemned. The passover was to be
pp. 61–61 · ≈ 3 min415. It is a standing ordinance till he come, no longer. The happiness of
pp. 62–63 · ≈ 6 min421. A trial of grace, whether it be inherent or no. It is a shewing the
pp. 64–64 · ≈ 3 min432. A trial of the state wherein those graces are. Since the supper is
pp. 64–64 · ≈ 3 min441. All persons incapable of performing this antecedent duty. Either in
pp. 64–64 · ≈ 3 min452. All persons who cannot find upon examination anything of a
pp. 65–65 · ≈ 3 min461. That a Christian may come to the knowledge of his state in grace;
pp. 65–65 · ≈ 3 min472. No necessity of auricular confession; to tell all the secrets of the
pp. 65–69 · ≈ 16 min481. The antecedent duty, examination.
pp. 70–70 · ≈ 3 min492. The subsequent duty, participation.
pp. 70–70 · ≈ 3 min501. The antecedent duty, which is laid down,
pp. 70–71 · ≈ 4 min511. Only regenerate men are fit to come to the Lord's Supper. No man
pp. 72–79 · ≈ 26 min522. Ignorant persons are not in a capacity for the supper. The subjects
pp. 80–84 · ≈ 15 min533. Proposition. Men guilty of a course of sin, though secret and
pp. 85–98 · ≈ 44 min541. This self-examination or preparation is necessary. God required it
pp. 99–102 · ≈ 13 min552. As it is necessary, so it is universal. 'Let a man examine himself.'
pp. 103–103 · ≈ 3 min561. Let a man examine himself, as to his sentiments concerning the
pp. 104–104 · ≈ 3 min572. Let a man examine himself what soil he hath contracted since the
pp. 105–105 · ≈ 3 min583. We should enquire whether we have habitual grace or no; whether
pp. 106–106 · ≈ 3 min591. Negatively.
pp. 107–107 · ≈ 3 min602. Positively.
pp. 107–107 · ≈ 3 min611. Negatively.
pp. 107–117 · ≈ 35 min621. It is necessary to that which is required to the supper. It is
pp. 118–122 · ≈ 16 min631. Spiritual affections to God are required in all duties, much more in
pp. 123–123 · ≈ 3 min642. The object proposed in this ordinance requires the strongest
pp. 124–124 · ≈ 3 min653. The graces to be exercised in this ordinance depend much upon
pp. 125–125 · ≈ 3 min664. The nature of the ordinance requires it. It is an heavenly banquet,
pp. 126–126 · ≈ 3 min675. No benefit can be by a sacrament without this grace. Communion
pp. 126–126 · ≈ 3 min681. Let us not judge ourselves by a general love. As there is a general
pp. 127–127 · ≈ 3 min692. Nor let us judge ourselves to be lovers of God because of our
pp. 127–127 · ≈ 3 min703. Nor let us judge ourselves by any passionate fits of love, which
pp. 127–131 · ≈ 16 min711. This is necessary in all duties. Would we pray? Our hands must be
pp. 132–132 · ≈ 3 min722. But more necessary in this ordinance.
pp. 133–135 · ≈ 9 min731. This is necessary in all duties. In hearing the word, the desire must
pp. 136–136 · ≈ 3 min742. But in this ordinary more necessary.
pp. 136–138 · ≈ 8 min752. The danger, ver. 29, eating and drinking damnation to himself.
pp. 139–139 · ≈ 2 min763. The cause of all, not discerning the Lord's body.
pp. 139–143 · ≈ 15 min771. Something negatively.
pp. 144–148 · ≈ 15 min781. It is an implicit approbation of the Jews' act in crucifying Christ. If
pp. 149–149 · ≈ 3 min792. It exceeds the sin of the Jews in some circumstances, as well as
pp. 150–150 · ≈ 3 min803. In regard of the relation the ordinance hath to Christ. There is an
pp. 150–150 · ≈ 3 min814. It is a great sin, as it is against the greatest testimony of his love.
pp. 151–151 · ≈ 3 min821. The manner of duties must be regarded as well as the matter. The
pp. 152–152 · ≈ 3 min832. The holiness of an ordinance will not excuse a miscarriage in it.
pp. 153–153 · ≈ 3 min843. The sins of those that draw nearest to God are the blackest. Never
pp. 154–154 · ≈ 3 min854. The ground of our mischief is always in ourselves. It is not from
pp. 154–154 · ≈ 3 min865. We see here the base nature of sin. It changeth the brightest
pp. 154–154 · ≈ 3 min876. If an unworthy receiver be guilty of the body and blood of Christ, a
pp. 154–154 · ≈ 3 min887. Should not all of us, that have at any time of our lives been
pp. 155–155 · ≈ 3 min898. How, then, should we take heed, whenever we approach to the
pp. 156–158 · ≈ 6 min
pp. 4–4 · ≈ 3 min21. The community of goods, or a voluntary levelling, was not a
pp. 5–5 · ≈ 3 min32. How soon will corruptions creep into the best church! This mighty
pp. 5–5 · ≈ 3 min43. Human ceremonies are not to be urged, especially when they by
pp. 5–5 · ≈ 3 min51. Shews the end of the institution of this ordinance. In the repetition
pp. 5–5 · ≈ 3 min62. He shews the duty of communicants, in the text, 'Ye shew the
pp. 6–6 · ≈ 3 min71. The action, eating, drinking.
pp. 7–7 · ≈ 3 min82. The object, bread, this bread, this cup.
pp. 7–7 · ≈ 3 min93. The end of the action, expressed by a command, shewing the
pp. 7–8 · ≈ 4 min101. God was always careful of appointing and preserving memorials of
pp. 9–9 · ≈ 3 min112. These memorials are necessary,
pp. 10–11 · ≈ 6 min121. The painfulness of his death. It is the picture of him as he hung
pp. 12–12 · ≈ 3 min132. The intention of this death for us. It is in this ordinance
pp. 13–13 · ≈ 3 min143. The sufficiency of this death for us. It would never else be
pp. 14–14 · ≈ 3 min154. The acceptableness of this death to God. All that Christ did, he did
pp. 14–14 · ≈ 3 min165. The present efficacy of this death. It is now of efficacy, and will be
pp. 14–14 · ≈ 3 min171. Reverentially.
pp. 15–15 · ≈ 3 min182. Holily. We must undertake such religious services with suitable
pp. 16–17 · ≈ 6 min193. Believingly. We should in this act look upon it by faith, as the
pp. 18–19 · ≈ 6 min204. Humbly.
pp. 20–20 · ≈ 3 min215. Thankfully. Such mercies as the death of Christ require high and
pp. 20–21 · ≈ 6 min222. How should the death of Christ run much in our thoughts, and our
pp. 22–22 · ≈ 3 min231. How often is not determined. There is no fixed time for the
pp. 23–23 · ≈ 3 min242. Nor can there be a constant time fixed for every particular person;
pp. 23–23 · ≈ 3 min2511. Yet we find the passover omitted all the time they were in the
pp. 23–23 · ≈ 3 min263. It was anciently often participated of. Some* think every day, from
pp. 24–24 · ≈ 3 min274. Yet to be frequent in it is agreeable to the nature of the ordinance,
pp. 25–25 · ≈ 3 min281. Because of the author. It is a feast of God's providing, to which he
pp. 26–26 · ≈ 3 min292. The time when Christ instituted it shews it not worthy of our
pp. 27–27 · ≈ 3 min303. The ends of it declare the unworthiness of neglecting it.
pp. 27–30 · ≈ 13 min314. The benefits of this ordinance require frequency. As everything
pp. 31–47 · ≈ 56 min321. His coming in the flesh; 2, his coming to judgment. Both
pp. 48–52 · ≈ 16 min331. All the ordinances of Christ are to continue in his church, then
pp. 53–54 · ≈ 7 min342. Sacraments were thought by God needful for men in all their
pp. 55–56 · ≈ 7 min353. All laws once settled are of force till they be repealed by that
pp. 57–57 · ≈ 3 min364. The covenant is perpetual, and therefore the seals are perpetual.*
pp. 58–58 · ≈ 3 min375. The state wherein we are requires the continuance of it, and of
pp. 59–60 · ≈ 6 min382. It is in no man's power to add to, or detract from, Christ's
pp. 61–61 · ≈ 3 min393. See Christ's love and bounty. Christ would not leave his people
pp. 61–61 · ≈ 3 min404. This ordinance must not be contemned. The passover was to be
pp. 61–61 · ≈ 3 min415. It is a standing ordinance till he come, no longer. The happiness of
pp. 62–63 · ≈ 6 min421. A trial of grace, whether it be inherent or no. It is a shewing the
pp. 64–64 · ≈ 3 min432. A trial of the state wherein those graces are. Since the supper is
pp. 64–64 · ≈ 3 min441. All persons incapable of performing this antecedent duty. Either in
pp. 64–64 · ≈ 3 min452. All persons who cannot find upon examination anything of a
pp. 65–65 · ≈ 3 min461. That a Christian may come to the knowledge of his state in grace;
pp. 65–65 · ≈ 3 min472. No necessity of auricular confession; to tell all the secrets of the
pp. 65–69 · ≈ 16 min481. The antecedent duty, examination.
pp. 70–70 · ≈ 3 min492. The subsequent duty, participation.
pp. 70–70 · ≈ 3 min501. The antecedent duty, which is laid down,
pp. 70–71 · ≈ 4 min511. Only regenerate men are fit to come to the Lord's Supper. No man
pp. 72–79 · ≈ 26 min522. Ignorant persons are not in a capacity for the supper. The subjects
pp. 80–84 · ≈ 15 min533. Proposition. Men guilty of a course of sin, though secret and
pp. 85–98 · ≈ 44 min541. This self-examination or preparation is necessary. God required it
pp. 99–102 · ≈ 13 min552. As it is necessary, so it is universal. 'Let a man examine himself.'
pp. 103–103 · ≈ 3 min561. Let a man examine himself, as to his sentiments concerning the
pp. 104–104 · ≈ 3 min572. Let a man examine himself what soil he hath contracted since the
pp. 105–105 · ≈ 3 min583. We should enquire whether we have habitual grace or no; whether
pp. 106–106 · ≈ 3 min591. Negatively.
pp. 107–107 · ≈ 3 min602. Positively.
pp. 107–107 · ≈ 3 min611. Negatively.
pp. 107–117 · ≈ 35 min621. It is necessary to that which is required to the supper. It is
pp. 118–122 · ≈ 16 min631. Spiritual affections to God are required in all duties, much more in
pp. 123–123 · ≈ 3 min642. The object proposed in this ordinance requires the strongest
pp. 124–124 · ≈ 3 min653. The graces to be exercised in this ordinance depend much upon
pp. 125–125 · ≈ 3 min664. The nature of the ordinance requires it. It is an heavenly banquet,
pp. 126–126 · ≈ 3 min675. No benefit can be by a sacrament without this grace. Communion
pp. 126–126 · ≈ 3 min681. Let us not judge ourselves by a general love. As there is a general
pp. 127–127 · ≈ 3 min692. Nor let us judge ourselves to be lovers of God because of our
pp. 127–127 · ≈ 3 min703. Nor let us judge ourselves by any passionate fits of love, which
pp. 127–131 · ≈ 16 min711. This is necessary in all duties. Would we pray? Our hands must be
pp. 132–132 · ≈ 3 min722. But more necessary in this ordinance.
pp. 133–135 · ≈ 9 min731. This is necessary in all duties. In hearing the word, the desire must
pp. 136–136 · ≈ 3 min742. But in this ordinary more necessary.
pp. 136–138 · ≈ 8 min752. The danger, ver. 29, eating and drinking damnation to himself.
pp. 139–139 · ≈ 2 min763. The cause of all, not discerning the Lord's body.
pp. 139–143 · ≈ 15 min771. Something negatively.
pp. 144–148 · ≈ 15 min781. It is an implicit approbation of the Jews' act in crucifying Christ. If
pp. 149–149 · ≈ 3 min792. It exceeds the sin of the Jews in some circumstances, as well as
pp. 150–150 · ≈ 3 min803. In regard of the relation the ordinance hath to Christ. There is an
pp. 150–150 · ≈ 3 min814. It is a great sin, as it is against the greatest testimony of his love.
pp. 151–151 · ≈ 3 min821. The manner of duties must be regarded as well as the matter. The
pp. 152–152 · ≈ 3 min832. The holiness of an ordinance will not excuse a miscarriage in it.
pp. 153–153 · ≈ 3 min843. The sins of those that draw nearest to God are the blackest. Never
pp. 154–154 · ≈ 3 min854. The ground of our mischief is always in ourselves. It is not from
pp. 154–154 · ≈ 3 min865. We see here the base nature of sin. It changeth the brightest
pp. 154–154 · ≈ 3 min876. If an unworthy receiver be guilty of the body and blood of Christ, a
pp. 154–154 · ≈ 3 min887. Should not all of us, that have at any time of our lives been
pp. 155–155 · ≈ 3 min898. How, then, should we take heed, whenever we approach to the
pp. 156–158 · ≈ 6 min
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