47. We have proved the sacraments of the
Church to be the more ancient, now recognize that they are
superior. In very truth it is a marvellous thing that God rained
manna on the fathers, and fed them with daily food from heaven; so that
it is said, “So man did eat angels’ food.” Ps. lxxxviii.
[lxxxvii.] 25. But yet all those who ate that
food died in the wilderness, but that food which you receive, that
living Bread which came down from heaven, furnishes the substance of
eternal life; and whosoever shall eat of this Bread shall never die,
and it is the Body of Christ.