TO prove that Judas received the Sacrament, Mr Light-foot deals with two Suppers; the one at B [...]thany in the house of Simon the Leper, Math. 26.6. Mark 14.3. The other at Jerusalem the Passeover night. The Sup­per at Bethany (saith he) was before the feast of the Passeover, Luke 22.1. namely two days before, &c. Mat. 26.2. Mark 14.1.

Answer.

1. I wonder a wise man should bring Luke 22.1. to prove the Supper at Bethany was before the Passeover, (though I confess it was so,) in which there is not the least mention of that Supper. Just as if I should quote Math. 2.1. to prove, that when Christ was born, his mother laid him in a manger, because there was no room for them in the Inn.

2. The following Scriptures, viz. Math. 26.2. Mark 14.1 do not at all prove the Supper at Bethany to have been just two days before the Passeover; but that two days before the Passeo­ver, the chief Priests and Scribes fought how they might take Gh [...]ist by craft and subtilty, &c. and at last concluded it must not be on the Feast day (viz. the feast of the Passeover) lest there should be an uproat, &c. Mark 14 1, 2.

3. The Supper at Bethany is as likely to have been six days be­fore the Passeover, as two. Then Jesus, six days before the Passe­over, came to Bethany, &c. There they made him a Supper, Joh. 12.1, 2.

Now here ariseth a great question between Mr Lightfoot and my self: namely,

Which was the Supper at Bethany, That mentioned Joh. [...]2.1, [Page 10]2, 3, &c. Or That John 13.1, 2, 3?

He saith That in Joh. 13. and upon that mistaken place hath built his wood, hay and stubble. Boys and Girls, if ye can but tead English, come forth and shame this great master in Israels Read both the Chapters, and then tell him which speaks of the Supper at Bethany. But I answer,

That in Iohn 12. was the Supper at 'Bethany, and not that in Iohn 13. For,

1. In Iohn 13. Bethany is not so much as once named, but in in Chap. 12. it is, as also in Math. 26. Mark 14.

2. In Iohn 13. there is no mention made of the womans pour­ing oyl upon Christ, for which very act the Supper is remark­able, and ever shall be, Math. 26.13. Mark 14.9. not yet of Indas his indignation; not of Christs reproving him: all which we finde in Iohn 1 [...]. as also in the places before quoted.

3. In Iohn 13.1. Now before the Feast &c. is not meant two days before, as he would have it; the words are, [...], meaning immediately before, &c, as Luk. 1 [...].38. [...], The Pharisee wondered he washed not before dinner, that is, immediately before dinner.

4. At that Supper, Iohn 13. Christs hour was come. Ver [...] so that he was betrayed the very fame night, as 'tis evident, com­paring, Ioh. 13.37 38, with Ioh. 18. 1, 2, 3. and Math. 26.34. Mark 14 30. This discourse passed betwixt Christ and Pe [...] the very night in which he was betrayed. Now,

5. (And lastly; though much more shall be added if there be oc­casion,) If any man of common capacity will but compare Iohn 12. from Vers. 1. to 8. with Math. 26.6. to Verst 13. and Mark 14.3-9. he shall finde they all three speak of the same Supper at Bethany. And for what Iohn differs from the other two Evangelists in naming Martha and La [...]artes, and in saying she anointed his feet, whereas the others say, she poured it on his head, That shall be easily reconciled whensover Mr Light-foot please; yea, and as great (that I say not greater) differences clearly manifested between Marthew and Mark in their relati­ons of other passages, perhaps of the same Supper; but at pre­sent I refer him to Calvin, Diodat, (or almost any, other Expo­sitor upon the place.

I conclude, against all he hath said, or can say, yet, against [Page 11]whatsoever all the friends he shall make in this controversie can say for him.

1. That there was no sop given in the Supper at Bethany let him finde it me in Mat. 26. Mark 14. or Iohn 12.

2. That the discourse between Christ and his Disciples con­cerning the traitor passed that very night he eat the P [...]sseover at Ierusalem, Mat. 26.19, 20, 21, 22-26. Mark 14.16-22. and not at Bethany two days before. For had Ind [...] been disco­vered at Bethany, how could the Disciples (John as well as the rest) begin to be sorrowful (wondering to hear Christ say, One of you shall betray me, Joh. 13.21, 22.) and enquire who it was, saying, Is it I? Is it I? two days after? Mat. 26.22. Mark 14.19. Luke 22.23.

3. That Christ washed not his Disciplea feet at Bethany, but at the Supper at ferusalem, the same night he was betrayed, Ioh. 13.

4. That the sop was given at an ordinary or common Supper, (which Christ had the same night before he eat the Passeover, as Calvin, Beza, Parem, Fulk, Car [...] wright, Pelargus, Toff [...], Tolet, Maldonat, and divers others do affir [...] in their Exposition [...] of se [...] ­veral Scriptures and which the Corin [...]hiant imitated 1 Cor. [...] and immediately after the sop, Satan enered into him. Joh. 13.17. and immediately after that he (Judas) went forth, Joh. 13.30. And that he came in again, is no where to be found neither can it be proved; therefore he eat not so much as of the Passeover, but only the common Supper, much less received the Sacrament.

The reason why Mr Lightfeor hath gone against so manifest Light of Truth, the whole current or stream of orthodox, godly and learned Expositors, common sence, &c. is to me as clear as the Sun at noon days; and 'tis thus: He thought, if ever he proved Indas received the Sacrament, he must first prove the sop was given two days before at Bethany, (which could he prove, would help his cause little or nothing,) and because those Scriptures that do indeed mention the Supper, viz. Matth. 26. Mark 14. John 12. would not serve such a malignant design he wickedly, and ('tis to be feared) contra-conscientiously wrests and wrings in John 13. a place, so far from proof of his pur­pose, that who so hath but half an eye, may easily see it never toucheth it. The man hath not yet perfectly learned [Page 12]the trade of wresting and abusing Scriptures (subtilly) for the the advancement of his Masters Kingdom.

Thus the very foundation on which he builds, being found no­totiously false, and rotten, and utterly rased, I might very well break off here; but I shall bestow a little pains in viewing his reasons alledged for father confirmation of his proundless asser­tions.

I. It is probable (saith he) nor can be conceived that In­das should receive the sop, and so the D [...]vil with it, and go to the high P [...]eds, and bargain with them, receive a band of men Joh. 18.3. and betray his master, and all upon one night: for beside the unlikeliness of it, the text is plain, that from the t [...]e of the receiving the sop he sought o [...] portinity to betray him Mat 26.16. or how he might conveniently, &c. Mark 14.11. Luke 22.6. And how improper it is to say, a man seeks conve­nency or opportunity, when he runs upon a thing, and doth it on a sudden, I refer to any one of common capacity.

Answer.

1. 'Tis probable all this might be done in one night; for In­das was not so far from the high Priest, the band of men not so far to seek, (see Diodat on Iohn 18.3.) the Devil, Indas, and the Jews not so backward in driving on this damnable design, as be would insinuate, I my self have known in this betraying age five times more than this amounts unto brought about in [...] short a night. But by the way take notice, that by Satan in Scripture is to be understood the Devil by Mr Lightfoots own confession) and not a disease, as he idlely and falsely affirmed formerly in my hearing: The bare naming of this is a sufficient refutation of it, and as clear a demonstration of a Physitians folly.

2. He (following the old trade) most shamefully abuseth Mat 26.16. Mark 14 11. when he saith 'tis plain from those Texts, That from the tune of the receiving the sop Judas sought opportunity to betray Christ: Read the Verses before and after and then tell me it you can see but the print or footsters of any such thing. Is it not plain in those places, that from that time Christ reproved Indas for his coverous indignation at the spend­ing of the ointment, he sought opportunity, and from that re­proof took occasion to betray him? 'Tis evident he sought how [Page 13]he might conveniently betray Christ before he received the sop. But,

3. A man may properly be said to seek opportunity or con­veniency to do that which he yet doth the same night. Now let any one of common capacity (even Mr Lightfoot himself) judg in this case.

II. Is is plain (saith he) that Indas began his treason at Bo­thany, Mat. 26.14. Mark 14.10.

Answer.

Be it so; but did he receive the sop there? Nothing else pass­ed at the Supper at Bothany, concerning Indas, but Christs re­buking him for his indignation at the spending of the alabaster box of precious ointment, for which he took occasion to begin his treason.

III. The Devil (saith he) entred into Indas at Bethany, Luk 22.3. and Vers. 7. then came the Feast: and all the Evangelists set the treason conspiracy before the feast of the Passeover.

Answer.

1. Luke 22.3. speaks nothing at all of the Supper at Bethony, nor of any thing done there.

2. Though all the Evangelists place the Conspiracy before the Passeover, yet they place not the giving of the sop at Bothany; Read Mat. 26. Mark 14. Iohn 12, and see if you can finde any such thing there. The Conspiracy is as clearly placed before the Sop, as before the Passeover.

3. The Original (which Mr Lightfoot bids me observe) in Iohn 13.2. [...](others [...]) however trans­lated, whether a great part of the Supper being done, or when they were at Supper, or Supper being begun, or Supper being pre­pared and ready, and set on table, helps not his cause one Jot. I will give him treb leave (so he offer no violence to the Text) to translate it for his best advantage when he writes next.

IV. It is plain (saith he) be received the sop before the Feast. John 13.27, 28, 29.

Answer.

1. Perhaps Christ did not eat the Paschal Limb upon the same day the Jews did according to the judgment of Sealign, Causa­bon, and others, as I have found them quored. Moreover see Dio­dat on Mat. 26 17. and then the Feast the Disciples dream'd of might very well be the Jews Passover kept a day after I could [Page 14]speak more for proof of this from Iohn 18.28. & 19. [...] ever Mr Lightfoot will be able to answer; but at present I refer him and the Reader to the places themselves.

2. Observe how he would dawb over his own mistake with the untempered morter of the Disciples ignorance, what so [...] of them thought proceeded from their ignorance, John 13.28. [...] If from this Scripture he will conclude, that there was another thing to the poor? The Diciples knew not (as probably they might have conjectured from the discovery of Judas two days before, and his abrupt departure then immediately upon receipt of the sop) that he was to be betrayed that night as it fell out, and will manifestly appear to any indifferent man that will but [...] ­gently read, and seriously consider the whole story, and then judg impartially: For all the Disciples ignorance, and Mr Lightfoot grounded upon theirs, Christ had no more Feasts.

3. Whereas he saith, that we know the Lords Supper was gi­ven the Passeover day at night, viz. the first Sabbath of the Feast, whereon the Jews eat the Paschal Lamb. I am afraid he under­standeth neither what he saith, nor whereof he affirmeth, [...]be it so, and then,

1. How was Christ upon the Cross on the preparation day, the day before the Sabbath, according to these Scriptures, Mat. [...]. 62 Mark 15.43. Luke 23.54. Iohn 18.28 & 19.14.31, and 4 [...] Verses?

2. How could he arise the day after the Sabbath, namely the first day of the week, Mark 16.2. Mat. 28. [...]. since he lay three days in the grave? Doth the man believe (think you) that Christ eat the Passeover a day or two after he was dead! Or that he did rise the next day after he had eaten it? Spectatum ad [...] risum teneatis amici? What day thinks he Christ was betray­ed and taken on? Or how long was it between his taking and crucifying? I wish the man be not found tardy here.

Thus Mr Lightfoots premises being weighed in the ballance of Verity, and found lighter then Vanity, what shall become of his conclusion? But to trace my Gentleman a little further?

And it is plain, saith he, the premises considered, at the Supper at Ierusalem he sate down with the twelve, of which Iudas was one, Mat. 26 20. Mark 14.17. Luke 22.14. He taxeth Judas for [Page 15] Treas [...], Mark 24.18. Luke 22.2 [...].

Answer. I. 'Tis true, he sate down at Jerusalem with that twelve, of whom Judas was one, in the common or ordinary Supper: And.

2. 'Tis as true, that there (as Mr Lightfoot doth most righteous­ly affirm for the truth, to the deeper wounding of his cuase) lie t [...]ed Judas for Treason, gave him the sop, and discovered [...] and not at Bethany two days before.

Mr Lightfoot. He delivered the S [...]or [...]mont to all; Mat. 26. 26. Mark 14.23. Luk. 22 19. and they all drank of it, Mark 14.23.

Answer, II. The [...] doth nor say, he delivered it to th [...] worse, but to all, namely, to all present, for Indas had gotten the s [...]p, and was goes forth.

2. It is had been said, he gave it to the twelve, yet that would prove nothing; for in 1 Cor. 15.5. 'tis said, He [Christ] was seen of Cophus, and them of the twelve, though he was [...]on only of thee­laven, Mat. 28.16, 17. Mark 16.14.

II Mr Lightfoot shall be so vain as to say (behind my bick, [...] ­cording to his usund custom) Matthes was then [...] in the room of Indas, and therefore there were twelve.

I answer That is notoriously salts, for Christs app [...]ting was before his asce [...]tion, and not after: but Matthias; was no [...] [...] till after his aseention, Acts 1.9, 10, 21, & 25, Verses, to the end of the Chapter, how then could he be chosen when Christ up­peared?

3. Whereas he affirmeth, that Christ gave the Sacrament to Judas, I fear he doth him more injury then ever he will be able to account for at his tribunal. Did not he usually except Judas? Have I not chosen twelve, and one of you it a Devil? (Joh. 6.70) Ye are clean, but not all, Joh. 1.10, 11. And again Vers. 1 [...]. I speak not of you all, I know whom I have chosen, &c. But to those he gave the Sacrament, he saith without exception,

1. This is my body which is given for You. This is the [...]ly of the New Testument in my blood which is send for You? Luk. 12.19.20. Surely Christ could not safely say so to Judas whom he [...] to be a Devil, eternaly lost.

2. I will not drink hence forth of this fruit of the vine, nu [...]l that day I drink is new with you in my Fathers Kingdom, Mat. 16.19. Had Christ means Indas as well as the rest (as be [...] has [Page 16]been present, since he excepts him not) he had been [...]ly [...] ­ken, for he was never like to come there, understand the Fa­thers Kingdom how you will.

3. Luk. 22.28, 29 30. Ye are they which have continued with me in my temptations: And I appoint to You a Kingdom, as my Father hath appointed to me: That ye may eat and drink at [...]y table in my Kingdom, and sit on twelve Thrones judging the twelve tribes of Israel. But,

1. Iudas had not continued with him in his temptation. Neither,

2. Could Christ appoint to him any other Kingdom, but that of wrath and darkness. Nor,

3. Was he ever like to sit at Christs table in his Kingdom; much less sit on a throne in the judgment of the twelve tribes, who is himself to be judged as a devil.

4. Math. 26.31. All ye shall be offended because of me this night. This is the same All to whom the Sacrament was deli­vered. Let Mr Lightfoot take heed how he traduce Christ him­self, by affirming Iudas was one of that All he administred the seal and spake these words to. And let him not think to evade any of these Scriptures by saying Iudas has received the Sacra­ment and was gone forth, unless he be able to prove it.

Mr Lightfoot. I cannot conceive how any shadow can be to gainsay his receiving.

Ans. He doth well to blame the dulness of his own concepti­on. The cause he seeth not, is that darkness which dwells in him.

Mr Lightfoot. —onely to vapor out another business—

Ans. The business he meaneth depends not upon Judas his re­ceiving or not receiving; and that he, and others, may beleeve it doth not, I will here grant that Judas did receive the Sacrament, now let Mr Lightfoot do his worst.

Mr Lightfoot. —which will be as soon blown over as this.

Ans. I beleeve him; for this business is not yet blown over. He that doth it, must have a stronger breath then Mr Po [...]r Lightfoot.

Mr Lightfoot.

For the fancy is to make a noise of only the Saints receiving—

Answer.

Hear O Heavens, and give ear O Earth, how reproachfully the man calls that a fancy all the Scriptures bear witness to the [Page 17]most precious truth. Come, let us reason together a little, Mr Lightfoot: Do you beleeve there is a Communion of Saints? If so, how dare you call it a fancy? If you know no such Com­munion, (but Oh that you knew it, or rather were known of God in it) may I not justly number you amongst those Iu [...] 10. who speak evil of things they know not? What? Is your Com­munion of Christ and Belial, light and darkness, precious and vile, Saints and Devils? Can two walk, together, except they be agreed? (Amos 3.3.) And do you think there will ever be any concord or agreement between these? Why would you have the dirt and filth of the Nation bound up in the same bundle with the precious Sons of Sion? Why will you not allow Iesus Christ the most precious materials living stones, to build him a house, a temple withall? Come, deal faithfully with your own soul, and tell me whether the Communion of Saints be a fancy or not and give me leave to open my heart as freely to you, and in so doing tell you, that I am afraid your Fellowship is in and with Darkness; but assure your self the light will finde you out at length, if not to your conversion (but oh that it might be to that) yet to your utter shame and confusion of face, in the presence of those Saints you dayly reproach and wound, yea, and Christ through their sides. Oh that I could hear you say, this expression dropt from your pen before you were aware of it, and that in truth not in hypocrisie; or that you would smite upon your thigh, and say, What have I done?

Mr Lightfoot. Which if we could prove, then we might ga­ther particular Churches.

Answer.

So then by his own confession, if we can but prove none but Saints (i.e. such as have upon them visible or external sanctity) should receive the Sacrament, we may lawfully gather together into a particular (he means Independent) Congregation. Will the man stand to this think you? I fear, not. If he will, I dare say that shall hereafter be proved an abundanti, both from the Scriptures, the constitution and practice of the primitive Chur­ches, the Confessions of Faith of the most Churches in Christen­dom, and the universal consent of such godly Divines both an­cient and modern, as he himself durst not but judg sound and orthodox. And the lawfulness of gathering particular Congre­gations (though I am not gathering any) I shall defend against [Page 18]all Mr Lightfoot hath to say on the contrary: I wish be may [...] in the mean time forget what he hath spoken; but if be he should I shall relieve his memory.

Mr Lightfoot. And so make a gain of that godliness—

Ans. Who gains most, man? those that gather such Chur­ches, or such as get sat parsonages of two or 300 l. per annu [...], and leave them when they can get better, as having a clearer call, or a better ayr, &c. Take heed how you go about to stamp an odi­um upon the ways of God, you may pay dearly for it one day.

Mr Lightfoot. Which by steps would set us in such an op­position to the wicked—

Ans. Whom M [...] Lightfoot never intends to oppose, but coun­tenance, associate, and have communion with, as appears by what he hath written, and dayly speaks on their behalf.

Mr Lightfoot. As that we would leave them neither wealth, life, not liberty. Look of the actions, beginning and ending of Muncer and his holy crew, set down by Sleidan.

Ans. 1. This is but the mans old trade of calumniating, lying, and belying, I wish he would leave it; But in the mean time I dare pawn my life, that generation of men he intends shall not, touch so much as one hair of his head, much less his wealth, life or liberty. I am afraid some of his unholy crew (for why should I separate him from those with whom he will have communion? he must and shall go with them; ' [...]is for fellowship with un­holy ones he contends, let him deny it if he can,) would touch theirs, if ever it lay within their reach. But by the way take no­tice, Mr Lightfoot is an Independent, and knows not of it; be but now condemned L [...]berty of conscience in matters of wor­ship, and yet here he pleads for Liberty, even for the Wicked, Liberty in the grossest fence, Liberty with the Mischief: But what a miserable condition are those poor men (commonly known by the nick-name of Independents) in? one while they are cryed out upon us the onely men that would have Liberty, ye [...] a Toleration of Wickedness, Blasphemy, Her [...]sie, Sects, Schisms, &c. another while they are set in such an opposition to the wicked, as that they would leave them neither wealth, life nor liberty. I am unwilling to put a strange interpretation upon Mr Lightfoot's Liberty, I would therefore have him to unriddle him­self, and then happily he and I may agree. In the mean time I [Page 19]propound this quer [...] to his consideration; viz. Whether there be not a world (as I may say) in England as well as a Church? and whether such (viz. Independents, Anabaptists, Seekers. Presbyterians; for by such names he knows may godly men:) may not be tolerated in that world to enjoy their consciences in relation to the Ordinances of Christ (security being given in point of civil subjection) who may not be tolerated in the Church? and whether we have not better grounds in the Word of God to walk in Church-fellowship with godly men and wo­men, though of different judgments, than with those wicked ones he so hotly contends for?

2. To that of Muncer, and his holy crew, I answer, as I may not take upon me to justifie the actions, beginnings and endings of all men of this or that form of worship; so it becomes not Mr Lightfoot (did he rightly understand himself) to judg of this or that form or way, by the carriage of, or Gods dealing with the corrupter sort that profess it: For at that rate of judging what would become of Christian Religion, set on foot by Christ and the twelve, amongst whom there was one Devil? (for Commu­nion with which he pleads.) Must the Gospel it self be con­demned, because many men of corrupt minds have dishonored it? Or the old legal Administration, because of the rebellion of Korah, Dathan and Abiram? Or will Mr Lightfoot undertake for all of his own way, be it Episcopacy or Presbytery? If so, I presume I shall find him work enough. This may satisfie any so­ber spirited man; yet I add moreover, That I have as little ground to beleeve Sleidan in all he reports of those men (he him­self being an Adversary to them and their way) as I have to be­leeve wh [...]; Mr Edwards wrote in his book of Lyes (commonly called Gangrana) against such as were not of the same judgment with himself: or what the Papists write of us who live not in their abominations. But,

3. Whilst he is condemning one wicked and unholy crew, he is pleading for Communion with another; let special notice be taken of this. It seems that way wherein (to the great grief of the Saints) there have been, are, and will be found many ungodly ones, must be utterly condemned, whilst that wherein all the un­clean beasts in a Nation live, is vindicated. But for Mu [...]c [...]r, and his holy crew (is Mr Lightfoot ironic [...]lly calls them) they might very well have been of his own Church.

Mr Light [...]ot [...] But more of this shortly.

Answer. As much as you will, and as shortly as you e [...] [...] ever it come to my hands, you shall not stoy long for an An­swer, though I need say no more; but that as fast [...] any of [...] Churches of Iesus Christ purge our the old leaven out off and east out corrupt Members, as Adulterers, Fornicators, Drunkards, co­vetous, &c. you may take them into your fruternity, there's none will be offended with you, I think; for my part, I will not.

Now before Mr Lightfoot and I part, let me tell him,

1. That he shall never whilst he live be able to prove Indas [...] ­ceived the Sacrament, scarcely the Passeover; and yet I can and do, grant him both, without the least prejudice to that righteous cause I maintain, [...] shall be more full manifelled hereafter, if the Lord give me time and strength.

2. That I should super-abundantly wrong him, If I should not rank him amongst the vilest in the Kingdom, for with them no will have Communion, us a Member of the same external visible body, by vertue of which relation they are all his brethren and sisters, so that he hath his brother Dru [...]ard, brother Thief, bro­ther Murderer, brother Lyar, &c. sister Whore, sister Witch, &c. yea, all that have been hanged at Tyburn, and all o [...]her B [...]llow [...] in England ever since he was born and baptized into that fellow­ship he pleads for, have been his brethren and sisters, lot him, or any man else, upon good grounds, deny it if he can. Precious Hearts, ye that live godly in Christ Iesus, being in him dead to sin, and begotten unto good works, if ye will be of this fraternity, Mr Lightfoot, and his unholy crew, will be friends with you: but the Lord keep you from such an unsanctified fellowship, and gather you up into that Union and Communion with himself and his Christ, that can make you one spiritual Body, even the Body of Christ, Rom. 12, 4, 5.1 Cor. 12.12. Then shall ye be called trees of Righteousness, the planting of the Lord, and he shall be glori­fied in you, by you, and amongst you,