Morning Prayer (1662 Book of Common Prayer)

LECTIONS. John Calvin on the Psalms. ISBE: Genesis. Keil & Delitzsch: Joshua. Matthew Henry: Isaiah. ISBE: Matthew. Jamieson, Fausset & Brown: Gospels. Matthew Henry: Revelation. Dr. Robert Reymond: Systematic Theology. Prof. Berkhof, Systematic Theology: Soteriology. Dr. Philip Schaff, Apostolic Christianity, Medieval Christianity, Swiss Reformation and Creeds of Christendom. Westminster Larger Catechism, 174-176. For Psalm 15, Prof. Calvin offers nothing beyond what he's noted earlier. ISBE on Genesis: comments at Ewald, 1823, and his 3-source reverie, inherited from Astruc in 1753 and Eichorn in 1780. Soon enough, the 1000-piece puzzle will be on the board-table and every German, OT doctoral student will lust to rearrange sources and angles, 1000 pieces arising out of four postulated sources. They pushed their Titanic agenda on the approach to the iceberg. For Joshua 15, Joshua gives us more geography lessons. For Isaiah 3.16-25, Prof. Henry finished the section on the women under judgment. ISBE on Matthew: our amazing Dr. Hagner makes us all the wiser with his comments on Papias as he follows the “consensus of scholars.” We’ll stick with Theophylact and Eusebius, thank you. For Mathew 3.1-12, Prof. Jamiesson rattles on without much further light on JB. For Revelation 9.1-11, Prof. Henry further describes the extensive size of the army unleased by angel six with the trumpet. Huge. For Theology Proper, Prof. Reymond faults Prof. Warfield for his persumptiousness.... ah... er....his presumptions, er, assumptions regarding man-centered efforts at natural theology. For Soteriology, Prof. Berkhof discussed faith in a unilinear treatment from the Gospels through Paul to James. For Apostolic Christianity, Prof. Schaff discussed the extent of the Roman Empire from Babylon to the Atlantic and the Libyan deserts to Europe. The territorial impulse will teach the Papal Pontifex his lessons that peak in 1301 Unam Sanctam. For Medieval Christianity, Prof. Schaff discusses Boniface, the Apostle to Germany, and his other travels, including one to Rome and his benediction by Gregory VII. This will all be a part of the growth of the monarchial principle in Germany and Rome, which by fits, starts and stops, will create its own tango for supremacy. For the Swiss Reformation, Prof. Schaff notes that the Peace of Cappel, 1529-1531, allowed the Reformation to advance. For the Creeds of Christendom, Prof. Schaff discussed the number of sessions, composition of, committees of and Papist control of Trent (1545-1563). The Prof. corrected an earlier error of stating that Trent started in 1543. Never forget the 100 anathemas. Westminster Larger Catechism, 174-176, Q. 174. What is required of them that receive the sacrament of the Lord's supper in the time of the administration of it? A. It is required of them that receive the sacrament of the Lord's supper, that, during the time of the administration of it, with all holy reverence and attention they wait upon God in that ordinance, diligently observe the sacramental elements and actions, heedfully discern the Lord's body, and affectionately meditate on his death and sufferings, and thereby stir up themselves to a vigorous exercise of their graces; in judging themselves, and sorrowing for sin; in earnest hungering and thirsting after Christ, feeding on him by faith, receiving of his fullness, trusting in his merits, rejoicing in his love, giving thanks for his grace; in renewing of their covenant with God, and love to all the saints. Q. 175. What is the duty of Christians, after they have received the sacrament of the Lord's supper? A. The duty of Christians, after they have received the sacrament of the Lord's supper, is seriously to consider how they have behaved themselves therein, and with what success; if they find quickening and comfort, to bless God for it, beg the continuance of it, watch against relapses, fulfill their vows, and encourage themselves to a frequent attendance on that ordinance: but if they find no present benefit, more exactly to review their preparation to, and carriage at, the sacrament; in both which, if they can approve themselves to God and their own consciences, they are to wait for the fruit of it in due time: but, if they see they have failed in either, they are to be humbled, and to attend upon it afterwards with more care and diligence. Q. 176. Wherein do the sacraments of baptism and the Lord's supper agree? A. The sacraments of baptism and the Lord's supper agree, in that the author of both is God; the spiritual part of both is Christ and his benefits; both are seals of the same covenant, are to be dispensed by ministers of the gospel, and by none other; and to be continued in the church of Christ until his second coming.