THE REFORMED CHVRCH.
THe confession of Ausburg.t 1.1 Seeing then that con∣fession is the cause that absolution is giuen in se∣cret, and that the custome of confessing in particular causeth, that an acknowledgement of the power of the Keyes, and of remission of sinnes is kept and maintained among the people. Moreouer seeing that this auricu∣lar confession profiteth much to forwarne and teach men, we doe reteine it for these causes diligently in our Churches: yet in such wise, that we teach, that the re∣cyting of sinnes is not by Diuine Law, and none ought to charge mens consciences with the rehearsing of them.
The Synod at Sandomir in Poland.u 1.2 No man shall be admitted to the Communion, if first he hath not beene examined and absolued by the Minister, or by some of his fellowes. In that examination the rudest are appo∣sed and taught, and in the end absolued.