M. Hardinge.
That the outward forme of Bread, (255)* 1.1 whiche is properly the Sacrament, is the Signe of the Bo∣die of Christe, we confesse, yea of that Bodie, which is couertly in, or vnder the same, whiche S. Augu∣stine calleth, Carnem Domini forma Panis opertam:* 1.2 The Fleashe of our Lord coouered with the forme of Breade. But what is meant by this terme (Lyeth) we knowe not. As through Faithe grounded vpon Gods woorde, we knowe that Christes Bodie is in the Sacrament, so that it lyeth there, or vnderneathe it, by which terme it may seme a scoffe to be vttered, to bringe the Catholike tea∣ching in contempte, or that it sitteth, or standeth, we denie it. For lieinge, sittinge, and standing, no∣teth situation of a Bodie in a place, accordinge to distinction of membres, and circunscription of place, so as it haue his partes in a certaine order correspondent to the partes of the place. But after such manner the Bodie of Christe is not in the Sacrament, but without circumscription, order, and habitude of his partes to the partes of the Bodie, or place enuironninge. VVhiche manner of Being in, is abooue all reache of humaine vnderstandinge wonderouse, straunge, and singular, not defined▪ and limited by the lawes, or bondes of nature, but by the almighty power of God. To conclude, the Beinge of Christes Bodie in the Sacrament is to vs certaine, the manner of his Beinge there to vs vncertaine, and to God onely certaine.