at the end Commu second ex to be read 5. To receive the Blessed Sacrament of Rubrick the Body and Blood of Christ with frequent of the devotion, and three times a year at least, of nion. The which times Easter to be always one. And hortation for better preparation thereunto, as occasion before the is, to disburthen and quiet our consciences of nion. those sins that may grieve us, or scruples Overal's that may trouble us, to a learned and dis- op Ancreet Priest, and from him to receive advice, Articles and the benefit of absolution. THE SACRAMENTS OF THE CHURCH. Commu Bishop and Bish drews' in the visitation of their Dio cese. the Sa The two truly so called, (as generally Catech. of necessary to salvation) are Baptism and the craments. Lord's Supper. S. Aug. ep. 118. of Relig. Artic. 25. Acts viii. John xx. 1 Tim. iv. Eph. v. James v. The other five, that is to say, Confirma- Articles tion, Penitence, Orders, Matrimony, and Visitation of the Sick, or Extreme Unction, are no true Sacraments instituted by Christ. Though they have been by some late authors called by the name of Sacraments, and so numbered, yet have they not the like nature that the two principal and true Sacraments have. THE THREE THEOLOGICAL VIRTUES. Faith, Hope, and Charity. 1 Cor. xiii Matt. vi. Isai. xi. THREE KINDS OF GOOD WORKS. Fasting, Prayer, and Almsdeeds. SEVEN GIFTS OF THE HOLY GHOST. 1. The Spirit of Wisdom, 2. and UnderPrayer in standing. 3. The Spirit of Counsel, 4. and the form of firmation. our Con- ghostly Strength. 5. The Spirit of Knowledge, 6. and Piety. 7. The Spirit of a holy and a godly Fear. Gal. v. THE TWELVE FRUITS OF THE HOLY GHOST. Love, Joy, Peace, Patience, Mercy, Goodness, Long-suffering, Meekness, Faith, Modesty, Shamefacedness, Sobriety. Matt. xviii. James v. Gal. vi. Prov. xxvii. Eccles. v. Rom. xv. Mark xi. THE SPIRITUAL WORKS OF MERCY. 1. To instruct the ignorant. 2. To correct offenders. 3. To counsel the doubtful. 4. To comfort the afflicted. 5. To suffer injuries with patience. THE CORPORAL WORKS OF MERCY. 1. To feed the hungry and to give drink Matt xv. to the thirsty. 2. To clothe the naked. Matt.xxv. 3. To harbour the stranger and needy. 4. To visit the sick. Tob. i. Isai. lviii. 5. To minister unto prisoners and captives. Tob. xii. 6. To bury the dead. THE EIGHT BEATITUDES. Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is Matt. v. the kingdom of heaven. 2. Blessed are they that mourn, for they shall receive comfort. 3. Blessed are the meek, for they shall receive the inheritance of the earth. 4. Blessed are they that hunger and thirst after righteousness, for they shall be satisfied. 5. Blessed are the merciful, for they shall obtain mercy. 6. Blessed are the pure in heart, for they shall see God. 7. Blessed are the peace-makers, for they shall be called the children of God. Matt.xxv. Heb. ix. 8. Blessed are they that suffer persecution for righteousness sake; for their's is the kingdom of heaven. SEVEN DEADLY SINS, AS THEY ARE COM- 1. Pride, 2. Covetousness, 3. Luxury, 4. Envy, 5. Gluttony, 6. Anger, 7. Sloth. THE CONTRARY VIRTUES. 1. Humility, 2. Liberality, 3. Chastity, 4. Gentleness, 5. Temperance, 6. Patience, 7. Devout and earnest serving of God. QUATUOR NOVISSIMA, OR THE FOUR LAST THINGS THAT BEFAL ANY MEN. Death. Hell, or Heaven. |