...inasmuch as they assert, (Art. 25,) "that the Sacraments of CHRIST are effectual signs of " grace, by the which HE doth work invisibly in us, and doth...quicken, but also strengthen and confirm our faith in Him ;'' and, again, (Art. 26.) that " they be effectual because of CHRIST'S institu" tion and promise ;"...

...grace." 2 This also is distinctly condemned in the 25th Article of Religion, where it is said that "Sacraments ordained of Christ be not only badges...certain sure witnesses and effectual signs of grace ... by which God doth work invisibly in us." But all theories in regard to the how of Christ's presence...

...in a Tongue not understood by the People. XVI. Of the Sacraments Sacraments ordained of Christ are not only badges or tokens of Christian Men's Profession; but rather they are certain Signs of Grace, and God's good Will toward us, by the which he doth work invisibly in us,...

...Article XXV in the Prayer Book on the nature of the sacraments. The first paragraph reads as follows : " Sacraments ordained of Christ, be not only badges...sure witnesses and effectual signs of grace and God's good-will towards us, by the which He doth work invisibly in us, and doth not only quicken, but also...

...Two Sacraments are eloquent of the meaning and purpose of the Church as the School of Grace. They are "not only badges or tokens of Christian men's profession,...witnesses, and effectual signs of grace and God's goodwill towards us, by the which he doth work invisibly in us, and doth not only quicken, but also...

...Commandments which are called Moral. OF THE SACRAMENTS OF THE NEW TESTAMENT. 85. The Sacraments ordained by Christ be not only badges or tokens of Christian men's profession, but rather certain sure witnesses and effectual or powerful signs of grace and God's good will towards us, by...

...with the first paragraph of Article XXV., which expounds the theory of Sacraments in general terms: "Sacraments ordained of Christ be not only badges...by the which He doth work invisibly in us, and doth nof only quicken, but also strengthen and confirm our Faith in Him." The main points made may be set...

...by Christ 'not only as badges or tokens of Christian men's profession, but also as signs of grace, by the which he doth work invisibly in us, and doth...but also strengthen and confirm our faith in him.'" "Baptism with water in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost is commanded by...

...not understood by the people. XVI. — Of the Sacraments. certain signs of grace, and God's good-will towards us, by the which he doth work invisibly in...and doth not only quicken, but also strengthen and comfort our faith in him. There are two sacraments ordained of Christ our Lord in the Gospel ; that...

...accordingly subordinate to the authority of the Word.1 In the two sacraments God works in us invisibly, ' and doth not only quicken, but also strengthen and confirm our faith in Him,' if we receive them by faith.' This being so, the sacraments are not rendered ineffectual if the one...