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XXXI. Of the one Oblation of Christ finished upon the Cross.

The Offering of Christ once made in that perfect redemption, propitiation, and satisfaction, for all the sins of the whole world, both original and actual; and there is none other satisfaction for sin, but that alone. Wherefore the sacrifices of Masses, in the which it was commonly said, that the Priest did offer Christ for the quick and the dead, to have remission of pain or guilt, were blasphemous fables, and dangerous deceits.

Hmm. Baptism of the dead, anyone?

Where do Mormons fit in the Anglican Communion?

For me, kind Jesus, was thy incarnation,
thy mortal sorrow, and thy life's oblation;
thy death of anguish and thy bitter passion,
for my salvation.

Johann Heerman (1585-1647); tr. Robert Seymour Bridges (1844-1930)
stanza 4, Hymn 158 from The Hymnal 1982

Hymn Meter Tangent: I never noticed that HERZLIEBSTER JESU is in Sapphic meter (11.11.11.5). It's affekt is so different than the stately French tunes, such as CAELITES PLAUDANT and CHRISTE SANCTORUM.

Previously: I've covered all the articles to this point, including Articles I, VI, XI, XVI, XXI, XXVI & XXX

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