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DOCT. V. That where the Words of institution are not recited; there is no Sacrament: And, that without the use thereof, the outward signes are no more then what they are of their own nature.
ANd, as we believe, that the signes are added unto the Word, not for superstition, but for the greater con∣firmation of our faith: so also we confesse, that the Word is necessarie in the administration of the Sacra∣ments, not for incantation, but for to stirre up faith in our hearts. And thereupon, when the Words of In∣stitution are not so recited or rehear∣sed as that they may be heard and understood, for the stirring up of faith: There, we deny any true Sa∣crament to be; and conclude, that without the due & lawfull use there∣of, the outward signes are no Sacra∣ments, but merely that, which they are of their own nature, and no more. For by the Word onely are the out∣ward elements or signes set a part for an holy use, which setting apart is by many called the Consecrating, or San∣ctifying