if_o we_o now_o consider_v as_o we_o ought_v what_o it_o be_v that_o be_v enjoin_v we_o in_o this_o commandment_n and_o what_o it_o be_v that_o be_v forbid_v in_o it_o and_o then_o reflect_v upon_o our_o own_o life_n find_v any_o of_o the_o duty_n of_o it_o neglect_v by_o we_o in_o thought_n word_n or_o action_n how_o affectionate_o shall_v we_o say_v with_o the_o church_n lord_n have_v mercy_n upon_o we_o and_o incline_v our_o heart_n to_o keep_v this_o law_n that_o be_v lord_n pity_n and_o pardon_v all_o our_o past_a breach_n of_o this_o commandment_n and_o so_o incline_v our_o heart_n to_o love_n and_o obedience_n for_o the_o future_a that_o by_o thy_o grace_n we_o may_v very_o sincere_o keep_v this_o law_n of_o thou_o for_o the_o remainder_n of_o our_o day_n but_o before_o we_o pass_v from_o this_o four_o commandment_n it_o may_v not_o be_v amiss_o to_o touch_v upon_o the_o reason_n of_o the_o change_n of_o the_o jewish_n seven_o day_n into_o the_o christian_a lord_n day_n the_o first_o day_n of_o the_o week_n this_o precept_n of_o keep_v holy_a the_o seven_o day_n or_o sabbath_n be_v partly_o ceremonial_a and_o partly_o moral_a now_o the_o ceremonial_a part_n of_o the_o jewish_a law_n be_v do_v away_o but_o the_o moral_a part_n of_o it_o be_v confirm_v perfect_v and_o complete_v by_o the_o gospel_n the_o ceremonial_a part_n of_o this_o commandment_n be_v that_o god_n be_v public_o worship_v precise_o on_o the_o jewish_a sabbath_n or_o the_o seven_o day_n the_o moral_a part_n of_o it_o be_v that_o a_o certain_a and_o determine_a time_n be_v set_v out_o for_o the_o public_a worship_n of_o the_o eternal_a god_n and_o divine_a love_n and_o gratitude_n in_o we_o christian_n shall_v engage_v we_o not_o to_o come_v behind_o the_o jew_n in_o the_o return_n of_o our_o solemn_a day_n of_o public_a worship_n nay_o equity_n require_v we_o shall_v set_v out_o one_o day_n in_o the_o week_n to_o the_o more_o immediate_a glorification_n of_o god_n and_o our_o religious_a duty_n so_o that_o the_o jewish_a sabbath_n be_v abolish_v as_o they_o keep_v the_o seven_o day_n in_o memory_n of_o the_o creation_n so_o the_o apostle_n and_o the_o primitive_a church_n and_o all_o age_n of_o it_o since_o keep_v the_o first_o day_n of_o the_o week_n in_o memory_n of_o our_o lord_n resurrection_n and_o our_o redemption_n for_o as_o the_o redemption_n of_o the_o world_n be_v a_o great_a mercy_n than_o the_o creation_n of_o it_o and_o as_o god_n rest_v from_o his_o labour_n of_o the_o creation_n on_o the_o seven_o day_n and_o our_o saviour_n rest_v from_o his_o labour_n of_o the_o new_a creation_n or_o his_o labour_n of_o our_o redemption_n on_o the_o first_o day_n of_o the_o week_n when_o he_o arise_v from_o the_o dead_a so_o the_o apostle_n and_o the_o church_n in_o all_o age_n since_o have_v set_v apart_o the_o first_o day_n of_o the_o week_n as_o the_o jew_n be_v to_o set_v apart_o the_o seven_o for_o the_o peculiar_a worship_n and_o service_n and_o glorification_n of_o god_n that_o our_o lord_n rise_v from_o the_o dead_a upon_o the_o first_o day_n of_o the_o week_n we_o see_v st._n john_n xx_o that_o the_o disciple_n assemble_v together_o on_o the_o first_o day_n of_o the_o week_n we_o be_v tell_v st._n john_n xx_o 19_o that_o st._n paul_n preach_v and_o the_o disciple_n meet_v to_o break_v bread_n that_o be_v to_o receive_v the_o sacrament_n on_o the_o first_o day_n of_o the_o week_n we_o read_v act_n xx_o 7._o that_o the_o holy_a ghost_n descend_v on_o the_o apostle_n on_o the_o first_o day_n of_o the_o week_n be_v certain_a act_v ij_o 1._o and_o that_o saint_n john_n express_o call_v it_o the_o lord's-day_n we_o read_v rev._n i_o 10._o so_o that_o as_o the_o moral_a equity_n of_o the_o commandment_n as_o well_o as_o divine_a love_n and_o gratitude_n oblige_v we_o to_o set_v apart_o one_o day_n in_o seven_o for_o a_o holy_a rest_n and_o for_o religious_a purpose_n so_o by_o the_o practice_n of_o the_o apostle_n and_o all_o follow_a age_n of_o the_o church_n the_o first_o day_n of_o the_o week_n be_v substitute_v in_o the_o room_n of_o the_o jewish_a sabbath_n which_o compare_v with_o the_o scripture_n beforementioned_a be_v sufficient_a to_o warrant_v our_o practice_n so_o that_o to_o sum_n up_o the_o whole_a they_o the_o jew_n celebrate_v the_o seven_o day_n by_o divine_a command_n we_o the_o first_o day_n by_o apostolical_a practice_n they_o the_o seven_o day_n or_o last_o day_n of_o the_o week_n under_o the_o law_n of_o moses_n we_o the_o first_o day_n of_o the_o week_n by_o divine_a law_n under_o the_o gospel_n their_o seven_o day_n or_o sabbath_n be_v bless_v and_o sanctify_v by_o the_o lord_n command_n our_o first_o day_n be_v bless_v and_o sanctify_v by_o our_o lord_n resurrection_n their_o seven_o day_n be_v hallow_v by_o god_n rest_v on_o it_o from_o the_o work_n of_o the_o creation_n our_o first_o day_n be_v hallow_v by_o our_o lord_n be_v rest_v on_o it_o from_o the_o work_n of_o the_o new-creation_n when_o he_o arise_v from_o the_o grave_a their_o seven_o day_n be_v keep_v by_o they_o in_o memory_n of_o the_o great_a work_n of_o the_o creation_n of_o the_o world_n our_o first_o day_n keep_v by_o we_o in_o memory_n of_o the_o great_a work_n of_o its_o redemption_n their_o seven_o day_n call_v the_o lord_n sabbath_n leu._n twenty-three_o 38._o and_o elsewhere_o in_o the_o old_a testament_n our_o first_o day_n call_v the_o lord_n day_n in_o the_o new_a rev._n i_o 10._o as_o for_o any_o distinct_a text_n in_o the_o gospel_n for_o christ_n abrogate_a the_o judaical_a sabbath_n there_o be_v no_o more_o reason_n to_o expect_v it_o than_o the_o like_a for_o sacrifice_n or_o circumcision_n or_o the_o judaical_a priesthood_n vid._n dr._n hammond_n in_o st._n matthew_n xij_o 8._o a._n v._o commandment_n honour_n thy_o father_n and_o thy_o mother_n that_o thy_o day_n may_v be_v long_o etc._n etc._n the_o meaning_n be_v thou_o shall_v pay_v a_o due_a respect_n and_o love_n command_v duty_n command_v and_o reverence_n in_o heart_n in_o outward_a speech_n and_o behaviour_n to_o all_o superior_n thou_o shall_v reverence_n and_o honour_n and_o love_n and_o pray_v for_o thy_o natural_a parent_n thy_o father_n and_o mother_n thou_o shall_v obey_v their_o lawful_a and_o just_a command_n and_o support_v they_o in_o their_o needs_o if_o thou_o be_v able_a thou_o shall_v obey_v honour_n and_o love_v the_o king_n pray_v for_o he_o and_o pay_v he_o tribute_n thou_o shall_v obey_v magistrate_n if_o thou_o be_v a_o servant_n thou_o shall_v be_v faithful_a and_o obedient_a to_o thy_o master_n and_o serve_v he_o with_o a_o conscionable_a care_n and_o diligence_n thou_o shall_v esteem_v respect_n and_o love_v and_o obey_v the_o doctrine_n of_o thy_o pastor_n which_o be_v faithful_o tender_v to_o thou_o from_o the_o gospel_n and_o pay_v he_o his_o just_a due_n and_o maintenance_n thou_o shall_v respect_v and_o honour_v the_o age_a thy_o better_n and_o those_o that_o be_v above_o thou_o in_o learning_n wisdom_n goodness_n or_o any_o other_o gift_n and_o grace_n it_o be_v here_o to_o be_v remember_v too_o that_o all_o superior_n be_v to_o perform_v their_o duty_n to_o their_o inferior_n king_n and_o those_o in_o authority_n to_o protect_v defend_v and_o govern_v their_o subject_n parent_n to_o nourish_v baptize_v provide_v for_o and_o instruct_v and_o bless_v their_o child_n by_o their_o example_n and_o their_o prayer_n husband_n to_o be_v faithful_a to_o love_v to_o defend_v to_o protect_v the_o wife_n as_o the_o wife_n be_v to_o be_v obedient_a faithful_a and_o affectionate_a to_o the_o husband_n master_n to_o be_v just_a to_o admonish_v to_o instruct_v to_o be_v example_n to_o their_o servant_n minister_n to_o feed_v the_o flock_n faithful_o and_o diligent_o by_o life_n and_o doctrine_n forbid_v sin_n forbid_v these_o thing_n be_v command_v in_o it_o and_o the_o contrary_a vice_n be_v forbid_v as_o inferior_n be_v forbid_v to_o behave_v themselves_o proud_o scornful_o and_o rude_o towards_o their_o better_n in_o age_n gift_n or_o estate_n child_n forbid_v to_o be_v undutiful_a stubborn_a disobedient_a and_o unkind_a to_o their_o parent_n subject_n forbid_v to_o rebel_n against_o dishonour_n disobey_v the_o king_n or_o those_o in_o authority_n under_o he_o people_n forbid_v to_o despise_v reject_v hate_v or_o defraud_v their_o lawful_a pastor_n servant_n forbid_v to_o be_v stubborn_a negligent_a unfaithful_a or_o disobedient_a to_o their_o master_n and_o to_o encourage_v all_o to_o the_o duty_n of_o this_o commandment_n as_o well_o as_o to_o dissuade_v they_o from_o the_o sin_n forbid_v in_o it_o here_o be_v add_v a_o promise_n to_o the_o conscionable_a observer_n of_o it_o of_o a_o prosperous_a and_o peaceable_a live_n upon_o earth_n a_o long_a and_o happy_a life_n
i_o determine_v not_o to_o know_v any_o thing_n among_o you_o save_v jesus_n christ_n and_o he_o crucify_a 1_o cor_n 2.2_o jesus_n say_v to_o simon_n peter_n simon_n son_n of_o jonas_n love_v thou_o i_o he_o say_v unto_o he_o yea_o lord_n thou_o know_v that_o i_o love_v thou_o he_o say_v unto_o he_o feed_v my_o lamb_n st._n john_n 21.15_o i._o sturt_n sculp_v the_o art_n of_o catechise_v or_o the_o complete_a catechist_n in_o four_o part_n i._o the_o church-catechism_n resolve_v into_o easy_a question_n to_o be_v answer_v only_o by_o yes_o or_o no._n ii_o a_o exposition_n of_o it_o in_o a_o continue_a full_a and_o plain_a discourse_n iii_o the_o church-catechism_n resolve_v into_o scripture-proof_n iv_o the_o whole_a duty_n of_o man_n reduce_v into_o question_n to_o be_v answer_v by_o a_o single_a yes_o or_o no._n fit_v for_o the_o mean_a capacity_n the_o weak_a memory_n the_o plain_a teacher_n and_o the_o most_o un-instructed_n learner_n imprimatur_fw-la z._n isham_n r.p.d._n henrico_n episc_n lond._n à _fw-la sacris_fw-la feb._n 4._o 1690_o 1._o london_n print_v by_o j._n l._n for_o henry_n bonwicke_n at_o the_o red-lion_n in_o st._n paul_n churchyard_n 1691._o the_o preface_n the_o neglect_n of_o catechise_n be_v complain_v of_o by_o a_o great_a many_o and_o even_o by_o some_o of_o they_o who_o add_v something_o to_o the_o cause_n of_o the_o complaint_n the_o mischief_n of_o which_o neglect_n will_v soon_o appear_v as_o great_a now_o as_o ever_o for_o the_o numerous_a enemy_n of_o the_o best_a establish_a church_n in_o the_o world_n be_v all_o at_o work_n and_o with_o unite_a voice_n cry_v down_o with_o it_o down_o with_o it_o to_o the_o ground_n one_o of_o the_o best_a remedy_n that_o i_o know_v of_o next_o to_o our_o prayer_n and_o tear_n for_o its_o preservation_n be_v to_o take_v great_a care_n that_o our_o youth_n be_v well_o instruct_v in_o the_o principle_n of_o that_o holy_a religion_n which_o we_o profess_v whatever_o self-denial_n or_o pain_n or_o difficulty_n or_o humility_n or_o condescension_n or_o let_v down_o of_o ourselves_o it_o cost_v we_o i_o have_v find_v by_o my_o own_o experience_n that_o to_o do_v it_o well_o and_o conscionable_o have_v more_o of_o all_o these_o in_o it_o than_o preach_v itself_o and_o when_o all_o be_v do_v it_o shall_v please_v much_o less_o but_o when_o i_o consider_v that_o my_o business_n be_v to_o please_v god_n and_o not_o man_n and_o that_o my_o hope_n and_o consolation_n will_v at_o last_o result_n from_o my_o have_v with_o purity_n of_o intention_n design_v the_o former_a more_o than_o the_o latter_a when_o i_o consider_v that_o a_o poor_a soul_n place_v under_o my_o charge_n and_o conduct_v for_o who_o the_o great_a lover_n of_o soul_n have_v provide_v no_o other_o ordinary_a mean_n of_o salvation_n but_o what_o be_v to_o be_v convey_v to_o he_o by_o i_o by_o my_o assistance_n and_o ministration_n if_o it_o shall_v want_v these_o too_o it_o will_v have_v none_o and_o may_v for_o ever_o be_v undo_v for_o i_o when_o i_o consider_v that_o when_o he_o admit_v i_o to_o cultivate_v a_o corner_n of_o his_o vineyard_n as_o he_o do_v i_o a_o great_a honour_n than_o he_o do_v thousand_o of_o other_o so_o he_o expect_v more_o glory_n more_o love_n and_o more_o obedience_n from_o i_o too_o that_o he_o may_v confer_v on_o i_o a_o peculiar_a coronet_n of_o glory_n when_o i_o consider_v that_o he_o never_o mean_v the_o ministry_n to_o be_v a_o station_n of_o ease_n and_o indiligence_n when_o i_o think_v how_o reasonable_a a_o thing_n it_o be_v that_o i_o shall_v shed_v some_o of_o the_o sweat_n of_o my_o brow_n for_o they_o for_o who_o he_o be_v well_o content_v to_o shed_v the_o blood_n of_o his_o heart_n when_o i_o in_o a_o close_a and_o pierce_a thought_n reflect_v on_o these_o thing_n i_o find_v i_o can_v be_v content_a with_o that_o contempt_n and_o scorn_n those_o pain_n and_o difficulty_n that_o self-denial_n and_o humble_a condescension_n which_o will_v most_o time_n accompany_v the_o conscionable_a discharge_n of_o this_o very_a useful_a and_o very_o necessary_a duty_n it_o be_v well_o if_o the_o devout_a pastor_n will_v sometime_o when_o he_o be_v retire_v and_o with-drawn_a from_o the_o world_n with_o pious_a emotion_n and_o devout_a affection_n with_o pant_v sigh_a languish_a aspiration_n say_v as_o st._n peter_n thrice_o do_v john_n 21.15_o 16_o 17._o lord_n thou_o know_v that_o i_o love_v thou_o but_o in_o the_o same_o devout_a and_o affectionate_a thought_n to_o imagine_v he_o hear_v the_o holy_a jesus_n give_v he_o the_o same_o answer_n feed_v my_o lamb_n and_o then_o that_o he_o will_v please_v to_o consider_v whether_o his_o love_n of_o jesus_n will_v permit_v he_o to_o be_v content_a well_o please_v and_o easy_a while_o he_o refuse_v to_o give_v he_o this_o his_o own_o way_n of_o demonstrate_v both_o that_o and_o his_o obedience_n if_o any_o plain_a man_n who_o be_v a_o master_n or_o a_o father_n a_o housholder_n or_o guardian_n and_o who_o have_v in_o part_n that_o great_a trust_n commit_v to_o he_o of_o the_o care_n of_o a_o soul_n shall_v derive_v any_o assistance_n or_o intimation_n for_o its_o conduct_n and_o institution_n from_o this_o book_n i_o do_v earnest_o request_v the_o good_a man_n to_o put_v i_o into_o his_o litany_n and_o that_o his_o prayer_n for_o the_o author_n may_v be_v this_o that_o my_o passage_n over_o the_o world_n be_v safe_a and_o holy_a i_o may_v come_v to_o sit_v at_o the_o foot_n of_o they_o who_o with_o primitive_a affection_n have_v love_v and_o obey_v jesus_n in_o the_o mansion_n of_o glory_n amen_n the_o art_n of_o catechise_v or_o the_o complete_a catechist_n part_n 1._o question_n what_o be_v your_o name_n answer_n n._n or_o m._n question_n who_o give_v you_o this_o name_n answer_n my_o godfather_n and_o godmother_n in_o my_o baptism_n wherein_o etc._n etc._n question_n what_o do_v your_o godfather_n and_o godmother_n then_o for_o you_o answer_n they_o do_v promise_n and_o vow_v three_o thing_n in_o my_o name_n first_o etc._n etc._n question_n do_v thou_o not_o think_v that_o thou_o be_v bind_v to_o believe_v etc._n etc._n answer_n yes_o very_o and_o by_o god_n help_n so_o i_o will_n and_o i_o hearty_o etc._n etc._n section_n 1._o of_o our_o baptism_n of_o the_o benefit_n of_o baptism_n the_o vow_n of_o baptism_n and_o our_o promise_a to_o perform_v it_o be_v not_o your_o name_n give_v you_o when_o you_o be_v baptize_v yes_o be_v you_o not_o make_v a_o disciple_n of_o jesus_n christ_n when_o you_o be_v baptize_v yes_o be_v it_o not_o a_o great_a happiness_n and_o favour_n to_o have_v be_v baptize_v yes_o shall_v we_o ever_o forget_v this_o mercy_n of_o god_n towards_o we_o no._n be_v you_o not_o make_v a_o member_n of_o christ_n and_o his_o church_n when_o you_o be_v baptize_v yes_o be_v you_o not_o make_v a_o child_n of_o god_n when_o you_o be_v baptize_v yes_o be_v you_o not_o make_v a_o heir_n of_o christ_n kingdom_n when_o you_o be_v baptize_v yes_o can_v we_o think_v upon_o this_o favour_n without_o love_n and_o thankfulness_n to_o our_o god_n and_o saviour_n no._n when_o you_o be_v baptize_v do_v not_o they_o who_o bring_v you_o to_o baptism_n make_v a_o covenant_n between_o god_n and_o you_o yes_o be_v not_o god_n part_n of_o the_o covenant_n this_o that_o he_o will_v give_v you_o pardon_v of_o sin_n grace_n and_o glory_n yes_o be_v not_o your_o part_n of_o the_o covenant_n this_o that_o you_o will_v believe_v in_o christ_n repent_v of_o your_o sin_n and_o obey_v his_o law_n yes_o shall_v you_o neglect_v to_o perform_v your_o part_n if_o you_o expect_v god_n shall_v perform_v he_o no._n shall_v we_o not_o stand_v to_o this_o happy_a covenant_n when_o we_o come_v to_o age_n if_o we_o will_v be_v save_v yes_o do_v not_o they_o who_o bring_v you_o to_o be_v baptize_v covenant_n in_o your_o name_n that_o you_o shall_v renounce_v the_o temptation_n of_o the_o devil_n and_o all_o his_o work_n yes_o be_v not_o all_o sin_n and_o special_o tempt_v other_o to_o sin_n work_v of_o the_o devil_n yes_o shall_v a_o christian_a therefore_o do_v any_o of_o the_o work_n of_o the_o devil_n no._n do_v not_o they_o who_o bring_v you_o to_o baptism_n promise_v for_o you_o that_o you_o shall_v renounce_v the_o temptation_n of_o the_o world_n yes_o do_v they_o not_o promise_v for_o you_o that_o you_o shall_v renounce_v the_o pomp_n that_o be_v all_o the_o vain_a and_o sinful_a custom_n of_o the_o world_n yes_o shall_v a_o christian_a therefore_o do_v according_a to_o the_o vain_a and_o sinful_a custom_n of_o the_o world_n no._n do_v they_o not_o promise_v for_o you_o that_o you_o shall_v renounce_v all_o the_o evil_a and_o corrupt_a desire_n of_o the_o flesh_n and_o your_o own_o
own_o state_n and_o condition_n yes_o may_v a_o man_n envy_n or_o grieve_v at_o his_o neighbour_n good_a or_o prosperity_n no._n ought_v we_o not_o to_o be_v just_a towards_o other_o not_o only_o in_o our_o action_n but_o in_o our_o very_a thought_n desire_n and_o intention_n yes_o shall_v we_o consent_v to_o any_o motion_n of_o the_o heart_n of_o contrive_v to_o get_v what_o be_v our_o neighbour_n by_o unjust_a or_o unlawful_a mean_n no._n be_v discontentedness_n repine_v and_o murmur_v forbid_v to_o a_o christian_a yes_o shall_v a_o christian_a with_o vexation_n or_o greediness_n or_o immoderate_o seek_v riches_n honour_n or_o pleasure_n no._n do_v not_o your_o godfather_n and_o godmother_n promise_v for_o you_o that_o you_o shall_v keep_v these_o commandment_n yes_o and_o will_v you_o labour_v to_o keep_v they_o that_o you_o may_v please_v god_n and_o be_v admit_v to_o he_o when_o you_o die_v yes_o will_v you_o show_v your_o love_n by_o your_o obedience_n yes_o question_n what_o do_v thou_o chief_o learn_v by_o these_o commandment_n answer_n i_o learn_v two_o thing_n my_o duty_n towards_o god_n and_o my_o etc._n etc._n question_n what_o be_v thy_o duty_n towards_o god_n answer_n my_o duty_n towards_o god_n be_v to_o believe_v in_o he_o etc._n etc._n be_v it_o not_o your_o duty_n to_o believe_v in_o god_n yes_o do_v you_o believe_v he_o to_o be_v a_o infinite_o wise_a just_a powerful_a holy_a and_o good_a spirit_n yes_o be_v not_o a_o christian_a to_o fear_n god_n so_o as_o to_o be_v afraid_a to_o offend_v he_o yes_o may_v a_o christian_a fear_n man_n more_o than_o god_n no._n may_v a_o man_n commit_v a_o fault_n to_o please_v man_n though_o he_o displease_v god_n no._n shall_v we_o not_o love_v he_o who_o be_v infinite_o lovely_a yes_o shall_v we_o not_o love_v he_o with_o all_o our_o heart_n soul_n mind_n and_o strength_n yes_o be_v it_o not_o reasonble_a to_o love_v a_o great_a and_o good_a and_o wise_a and_o merciful_a god_n yes_o shall_v we_o ever_o cease_v to_o love_v that_o god_n that_o be_v willing_a we_o shall_v be_v save_v no._n can_v we_o cease_v to_o love_v he_o who_o send_v his_o son_n to_o die_v for_o we_o no._n be_v it_o not_o reasonable_a we_o shall_v fall_v down_o and_o worship_n that_o god_n that_o make_v we_o and_o all_o the_o world_n yes_o be_v it_o not_o reasonable_a we_o shall_v fall_v down_o and_o worship_n that_o god_n that_o can_v send_v we_o to_o hell_n in_o a_o instant_n yes_o be_v it_o not_o reasonable_a we_o shall_v give_v he_o thanks_o who_o give_v we_o food_n and_o raiment_n yes_o must_v not_o a_o christian_a put_v his_o whole_a trust_n in_o god_n in_o all_o his_o needs_o and_o danger_n yes_o may_v a_o christian_a seek_v to_o deliver_v himself_o out_o of_o they_o by_o any_o unlawful_a mean_n no._n be_v not_o this_o to_o distrust_n god_n yes_o must_v not_o a_o christian_a call_n upon_o he_o in_o prayer_n yes_o be_v it_o not_o reasonable_a we_o shall_v call_v upon_o that_o god_n that_o be_v able_a to_o help_v we_o yes_o and_o be_v he_o not_o willing_a and_o ready_a to_o help_v we_o in_o all_o need_v and_o danger_n if_o he_o see_v it_o fit_a for_o we_o yes_o be_v it_o not_o reasonable_a we_o shall_v honour_v his_o holy_a name_n see_v to_o glorify_v it_o be_v the_o great_a end_n of_o our_o creation_n yes_o be_v it_o not_o reasonable_a we_o shall_v honour_v and_o love_v that_o word_n which_o be_v the_o message_n of_o divine_a love_n to_o we_o yes_o be_v it_o unreasonable_a we_o shall_v serve_v such_o a_o god_n and_o obey_v he_o true_o all_o the_o day_n of_o our_o life_n no._n have_v he_o not_o provide_v eternal_a reward_n in_o heaven_n for_o our_o moment_n obedience_n here_o yes_o and_o can_v we_o expect_v more_o for_o do_v less_o no._n question_n what_o be_v thy_o duty_n towards_o thy_o neighbour_n answer_n my_o duty_n towards_o my_o neighbour_n be_v to_o love_v he_o as_o etc._n etc._n shall_v we_o not_o do_v to_o all_o man_n as_o we_o shall_v be_v content_a they_o shall_v do_v to_o we_o if_o they_o be_v in_o our_o condition_n and_o we_o in_o they_o yes_o be_v we_o willing_a to_o have_v any_o evil_n do_v to_o our_o own_o soul_n no._n shall_v we_o therefore_o do_v any_o evil_n to_o any_o other_o man_n no._n be_v we_o willing_a to_o have_v our_o own_o body_n maim_v or_o wound_v no._n be_v we_o willing_a to_o have_v our_o own_o good_n or_o estate_n injure_v by_o any_o man_n no._n shall_v we_o therefore_o do_v so_o to_o any_o other_o man_n no._n be_v we_o willing_a to_o have_v our_o own_o good_a name_n take_v away_o and_o slander_v no._n shall_v we_o then_o do_v so_o to_o any_o other_o man_n no._n be_v we_o willing_a to_o have_v our_o own_o needs_o and_o want_v relieve_v by_o they_o that_o be_v able_a to_o do_v it_o yes_o shall_v we_o therefore_o according_a to_o our_o ability_n relieve_v the_o needs_o of_o other_o yes_o will_v we_o not_o have_v all_o man_n deal_v fair_o honest_o and_o just_o with_o we_o in_o all_o case_n yes_o and_o ought_v we_o not_o to_o deal_v so_o with_o other_o yes_o be_v not_o this_o to_o love_v our_o neighbour_n as_o ourselves_o yes_o shall_v a_o christian_a hurt_n any_o man_n by_o word_n or_o deed_n no._n shall_v he_o be_v just_a and_o upright_o in_o all_o his_o deal_n yes_o may_v he_o bear_v malice_n hatred_n or_o ill_a will_n to_o any_o in_o his_o heart_n no._n may_v a_o christian_a be_v give_v to_o lie_v evil-speaking_a and_o backbiting_a no._n shall_v a_o christian_a be_v sober_a chaste_a and_o temperate_a yes_o shall_v a_o christian_a that_o hope_n to_o see_v god_n be_v a_o whoremonger_n glutton_n or_o drunkard_n no._n shall_v we_o wish_v or_o desire_v to_o deprive_v our_o neighbour_n of_o any_o thing_n that_o belong_v to_o he_o no._n shall_v a_o christian_a be_v diligent_a in_o his_o call_n yes_o and_o shall_v he_o be_v content_a with_o his_o state_n and_o condition_n yes_o sect_n iv_o postulanda_fw-la or_o thing_n to_o be_v pray_v for_o of_o the_o lord_n prayer_n catechist_n my_o good_a child_n know_v this_o that_o thou_o be_v not_o able_a to_o do_v these_o thing_n of_o thyself_o nor_o to_o walk_v in_o the_o commandment_n of_o god_n and_o to_o serve_v he_o without_o his_o special_a grace_n which_o thou_o must_v learn_v at_o all_o time_n to_o call_v for_o by_o diligent_a prayer_n let_v i_o hear_v therefore_o if_o thou_o cause_v say_v the_o lord_n prayer_n answer_n our_o father_n etc._n etc._n can_n we_o keep_v god_n commandment_n without_o his_o help_n no._n shall_v we_o not_o daily_o pray_v to_o god_n for_o his_o grace_n and_o strength_n to_o do_v his_o will_n yes_o shall_v any_o christian_a pray_v less_o than_o twice_o every_o day_n no._n shall_v not_o those_o who_o have_v leisure_n do_v well_o to_o do_v it_o often_o yes_o must_v our_o heart_n go_v along_o with_o our_o mouth_n when_o we_o pray_v yes_o shall_v a_o christian_a kneel_v upon_o his_o knee_n when_o he_o pray_v yes_o in_o our_o prayer_n shall_v we_o ever_o leave_v out_o the_o lord_n prayer_n no._n preface_n our_o father_n which_o be_v in_o heaven_n i._o petition_n hallow_a be_v thy_o name_n be_v not_o god_n who_o create_v we_o our_o father_n yes_o be_v we_o not_o his_o child_n by_o adoption_n too_o yes_o be_v he_o not_o then_o our_o father_n by_o creation_n and_o our_o father_n in_o christ_n jesus_n yes_o be_v this_o good_a father_n of_o we_o unwilling_a to_o hear_v we_o if_o we_o ask_v aright_o no._n be_v not_o this_o our_o father_n in_o heaven_n yes_o when_o you_o say_v father_n do_v not_o this_o teach_v you_o to_o pray_v with_o the_o affection_n of_o a_o child_n and_o with_o reverential_a love_n yes_o when_o you_o say_v our_o father_n do_v not_o this_o teach_v you_o to_o pray_v for_o other_o as_o well_o as_o yourself_o yes_o when_o we_o say_v hallow_v be_v thy_o name_n do_v we_o not_o mean_v sanctify_a be_v thy_o name_n yes_o when_o we_o say_v hallow_v be_v thy_o name_n do_v we_o not_o desire_n god_n to_o enable_v we_o to_o worship_n glorify_v and_o honour_v he_o yes_o can_v we_o reverence_n and_o adore_v and_o glorify_v he_o aright_o unless_o he_o enable_v we_o no._n be_v it_o not_o fit_a therefore_o we_o shall_v first_o desire_v he_o to_o strike_v a_o awe_n into_o our_o heart_n while_o we_o be_v pray_v to_o he_o yes_o ii_o petition_n thy_o kingdom_n come_v when_o we_o say_v thy_o kingdom_n come_v do_v we_o not_o pray_v that_o god_n kingdom_n of_o grace_n may_v come_v to_o we_o here_o yes_o and_o do_v we_o not_o pray_v that_o his_o kingdom_n of_o glory_n may_v come_v to_o we_o hereafter_o yes_o can_v we_o pray_v for_o any_o thing_n better_o or_o more_o desirable_a than_o the_o kingdom_n of_o grace_n here_o and_o the_o
wine_n the_o outward_a part_n of_o the_o lord_n supper_n yes_o and_o be_v not_o the_o inward_a and_o spiritual_a part_n this_o the_o give_v of_o christ_n to_o we_o his_o very_a body_n and_o blood_n and_o all_o the_o benefit_n and_o merit_n of_o his_o death_n and_o suffering_n yes_o do_v not_o the_o break_n of_o the_o bread_n show_v forth_o to_o we_o that_o the_o body_n of_o christ_n be_v break_v upon_o the_o cross_n for_o we_o yes_o and_o do_v not_o the_o wine_n pour_v out_o show_v forth_o christ_n blood_n shed_v for_o we_o yes_o do_v not_o this_o sacrament_n nourish_v and_o strengthen_v our_o soul_n yes_o do_v it_o not_o nourish_v and_o strengthen_v they_o in_o faith_n yes_o do_v it_o not_o nourish_v and_o strengthen_v they_o in_o hope_n yes_o do_v it_o not_o nourish_v and_o strengthen_v they_o in_o love_n to_o christ_n yes_o do_v it_o not_o nourish_v and_o strengthen_v they_o in_o charity_n to_o one_o another_o yes_o do_v it_o not_o encourage_v every_o good_a christian_n in_o a_o holy_a life_n when_o he_o receive_v these_o token_n of_o his_o saviour_n love_n yes_o but_o may_v we_o receive_v this_o sacrament_n unworthy_o no._n if_o we_o will_v come_v worthy_o must_v we_o not_o examine_v ourselves_o yes_o that_o be_v to_o say_v must_v we_o not_o examine_v our_o faith_n whether_o we_o believe_v in_o christ_n and_o believe_v his_o gospel_n yes_o if_o we_o will_v come_v worthy_o must_v we_o not_o examine_v ourselves_o whether_o we_o repent_v of_o our_o sin_n yes_o if_o we_o will_v come_v worthy_o must_v we_o not_o examine_v ourselves_o whether_o we_o resolve_v sincere_o to_o obey_v christ_n law_n yes_o if_o we_o will_v come_v worthy_o must_v we_o not_o examine_v ourselves_o whether_o we_o be_v in_o love_n and_o charity_n with_o our_o neighbour_n yes_o if_o we_o will_v come_v worthy_o must_v we_o not_o come_v and_o thankful_o remember_v christ_n die_v for_o we_o yes_o if_o we_o will_v come_v worthy_o shall_v we_o not_o earnest_o beg_v god_n in_o prayer_n to_o make_v we_o worthy_a yes_o if_o we_o come_v after_o this_o manner_n will_v god_n refuse_v to_o accept_v of_o we_o no._n if_o we_o come_v after_o this_o manner_n shall_v we_o not_o find_v it_o a_o very_a comfortable_a duty_n yes_o if_o we_o come_v after_o this_o manner_n will_v god_n cease_v to_o love_v we_o or_o refuse_v to_o pardon_v we_o no._n and_o if_o we_o persevere_v and_o hold_v out_o will_v he_o take_v we_o to_o himself_o when_o we_o die_v yes_o shall_v notorious_a customary_a sinner_n presume_v to_o come_v to_o this_o sacrament_n without_o repentance_n no._n in_o repentance_n must_v we_o not_o bewail_v our_o sin_n to_o god_n yes_o must_v we_o not_o sorrow_n because_o we_o have_v offend_v he_o we_o love_v yes_o in_o repentance_n must_v we_o not_o confess_v our_o sin_n to_o god_n yes_o in_o repentance_n must_v we_o not_o steadfast_o purpose_n amendment_n of_o life_n yes_o do_v our_o repentance_n signify_v any_o thing_n without_o intention_n of_o reformation_n no._n if_o we_o thus_o repent_v of_o our_o sin_n and_o leave_v they_o hearty_o be_v not_o god_n willing_a for_o christ_n sake_n to_o be_v friend_n with_o we_o yes_o do_v not_o christ_n die_v for_o the_o sin_n of_o all_o true_a penitent_n yes_o will_v not_o christ_n seal_v a_o pardon_n to_o we_o in_o the_o sacrament_n if_o we_o come_v faithful_a penitent_n yes_o and_o be_v it_o not_o a_o strange_a thing_n that_o man_n will_v not_o come_v to_o the_o sacrament_n with_o faith_n repentance_n and_o charity_n that_o so_o they_o may_v have_v their_o pardon_n seal_v yes_o shall_v we_o not_o in_o the_o sacrament_n remember_v and_o think_v upon_o the_o wonderful_a love_n of_o christ_n in_o die_v for_o we_o yes_o shall_v malicious_a and_o uncharitable_a and_o revengeful_a person_n so_o continue_v come_v to_o the_o sacrament_n no._n must_v we_o not_o therefore_o take_v care_n to_o come_v in_o charity_n yes_o suppose_v we_o have_v do_v any_o man_n any_o considerable_a injury_n shall_v we_o not_o be_v ready_a to_o make_v he_o satisfaction_n and_o reconcile_v he_o to_o we_o before_o we_o come_v to_o the_o sacrament_n yes_o suppose_v a_o man_n have_v do_v we_o a_o injury_n shall_v we_o forgive_v he_o and_o be_v willing_a to_o be_v reconcile_v to_o he_o yes_o may_v not_o a_o man_n lawful_o seek_v satisfaction_n for_o great_a injury_n yes_o but_o if_o we_o do_v seek_v for_o satisfaction_n by_o law_n for_o a_o great_a injury_n shall_v it_o not_o be_v without_o spite_n malice_n and_o purpose_n of_o revenge_n yes_o shall_v we_o not_o at_o the_o sacrament_n offer_v up_o something_o to_o god_n for_o the_o use_v of_o the_o poor_a yes_o shall_v a_o christian_a that_o hope_n to_o see_v god_n wilful_o neglect_v the_o sacrament_n of_o the_o lord_n supper_n no._n can_v he_o do_v it_o without_o endanger_v his_o salvation_n no._n shall_v you_o not_o therefore_o take_v all_o fit_a opportunity_n to_o come_v to_o this_o sacrament_n after_o you_o come_v to_o year_n of_o discretion_n yes_o be_v it_o not_o a_o good_a sign_n of_o devout_a affection_n and_o divine_a love_n to_o come_v to_o it_o frequent_o yes_o shall_v not_o those_o that_o conscionable_o do_v these_o thing_n be_v happy_a in_o their_o change_n of_o world_n yes_o be_v not_o eternal_a happiness_n well_o worth_a a_o christian_a life_n for_o a_o few_o year_n yes_o be_v he_o wise_a who_o will_v choose_v to_o live_v wicked_o for_o a_o little_a while_n and_o live_v in_o hell_n for_o ever_o no._n be_v it_o not_o infinite_o better_a to_o live_v and_o die_v in_o peace_n yes_o a_o exposition_n of_o the_o church-catechism_n in_o a_o continue_a full_a and_o plain_a discourse_n part_n ii_o in_o order_n to_o the_o explication_n of_o this_o excellent_a catechism_n we_o be_v to_o consider_v it_o be_v make_v up_o of_o five_o chief_a part_n which_o like_o the_o five_o pillar_n place_v near_o the_o door_n of_o the_o tabernacle_n exod._n 26.36_o 37._o be_v the_o fit_a and_o best_a entrance_n upon_o christian_a knowledge_n after_o our_o first_o admission_n into_o the_o church_n in_o the_o whole_a world_n 1._o the_o first_o part_n of_o it_o contain_v a_o account_n of_o our_o baptismal_a benefit_n vow_v and_o covenant_n that_o be_v it_o teach_v we_o to_o understand_v and_o consider_v what_o be_v do_v for_o we_o and_o in_o our_o name_n when_o we_o be_v receive_v into_o the_o family_n of_o our_o saviour_n into_o the_o christian_a church_n and_o take_v care_n that_o we_o shall_v know_v what_o we_o then_o promise_v to_o do_v ourselves_o 2._o the_o second_o part_n of_o it_o contain_v a_o brief_a account_n of_o what_o be_v to_o be_v believe_v by_o every_o man_n that_o hope_v salvation_n by_o the_o name_n of_o jesus_n this_o be_v comprehend_v in_o short_a in_o the_o apostle_n creed_n 3._o the_o three_o part_n of_o it_o contain_v a_o account_n in_o short_a of_o what_o be_v to_o be_v do_v by_o every_o christian_a what_o be_v to_o be_v perform_v by_o we_o if_o we_o hope_v to_o see_v god_n and_o desire_v to_o show_v our_o love_n of_o he_o by_o our_o obedience_n and_o this_o be_v brief_o comprehend_v in_o the_o ten_o commandment_n 4._o the_o four_o part_n of_o it_o contain_v a_o short_a and_o comprehensive_a account_n of_o what_o be_v to_o be_v pray_v for_o by_o every_o christian_a and_o this_o be_v contain_v in_o the_o lord_n prayer_n which_o be_v that_o very_a selfsame_a prayer_n which_o our_o saviour_n teach_v his_o disciple_n when_o he_o come_v to_o visit_v we_o in_o great_a humility_n and_o live_v upon_o earth_n 5._o the_o five_o part_n of_o it_o contain_v the_o doctrine_n of_o the_o two_o sacrament_n or_o a_o most_o brief_a but_o excellent_a account_n of_o the_o sacrament_n of_o baptism_n and_o the_o sacrament_n of_o the_o lord_n supper_n section_n i._n 1._o the_o first_o part_n of_o the_o catechism_n contain_v a_o account_n of_o our_o baptismal_a benefit_n vow_v and_o covenant_n that_o be_v it_o teach_v we_o to_o understand_v and_o consider_v what_o be_v do_v for_o we_o and_o in_o our_o name_n when_o we_o be_v receive_v into_o the_o family_n of_o our_o saviour_n into_o the_o christian_a church_n and_o take_v care_n that_o we_o shall_v know_v what_o we_o then_o promise_v to_o do_v ourselves_o question_n what_o be_v your_o name_n answer_n n._n or_o m._n the_o first_o question_n be_v what_o be_v your_o name_n and_o the_o reason_n of_o it_o be_v this_o that_o we_o may_v remember_v that_o when_o our_o name_n be_v give_v we_o we_o be_v receive_v into_o christ_n church_n make_v disciple_n of_o he_o and_o admit_v into_o the_o number_n of_o his_o flock_n by_o baptism_n that_o we_o may_v remember_v who_o we_o be_v and_o to_o who_o we_o belong_v that_o we_o may_v remember_v who_o faith_n and_o love_n and_o obedience_n we_o have_v undertake_v here_o from_o who_o merit_n and_o
hope_v salvation_n sect_n iii_o of_o the_o commandment_n question_n you_o say_v that_o your_o godfather_n and_o godmother_n do_v promise_v for_o you_o that_o you_o shall_v keep_v god_n commandment_n tell_v i_o how_o many_o there_o be_v answer_n ten._n question_n which_o be_v they_o answer_n the_o same_o which_o god_n speak_v in_o the_o twenty_o etc._n etc._n i._o commandment_n thou_o shall_v have_v no_o other_o god_n but_o i_o command_v duty_n command_v the_o meaning_n be_v thou_o shall_v acknowledge_v but_o one_o god_n and_o that_o there_o be_v none_o beside_o he_o thou_o shall_v so_o acknowledge_v i_o to_o be_v the_o only_a true_a god_n as_o to_o love_v i_o above_o all_o thing_n to_o fear_v i_o above_o all_o thing_n that_o be_v to_o be_v afraid_a to_o offend_v i_o to_o pay_v a_o reverential_n love_n and_o awful_a fear_n to_o none_o as_o god_n beside_o i_o and_o to_o no_o man_n equal_o with_o i_o thou_o shall_v so_o acknowledge_v i_o to_o be_v god_n as_o to_o hope_v in_o i_o that_o be_v comfortable_o to_o hope_v for_o my_o promise_n whilst_o thou_o sincere_o perform_v the_o condition_n as_o i_o be_o god_n thou_o shall_v in_o all_o humility_n submit_v to_o my_o will_n in_o do_v and_o suffer_v it_o that_o be_v by_o obedience_n or_o patience_n thou_o shall_v trust_v in_o i_o as_o god_n that_o be_v thou_o shall_v so_o rely_v on_o i_o and_o my_o providence_n in_o all_o need_v and_o danger_n as_o never_o to_o seek_v to_o deliver_v thyself_o out_o of_o they_o by_o any_o unjust_a or_o unlawful_a mean_n thou_o shall_v so_o acknowledge_v i_o to_o be_v god_n as_o to_o honour_v i_o that_o be_v always_o to_o carry_v within_o thou_o that_o awful_a regard_n and_o reverence_n which_o be_v due_a from_o a_o creature_n to_o his_o creator_n as_o god_n thou_o shall_v pay_v i_o that_o worship_n which_o be_v due_a from_o a_o creature_n to_o his_o creator_n thou_o shall_v pay_v this_o worship_n both_o in_o soul_n and_o body_n in_o the_o soul_n by_o prayer_n and_o in_o the_o body_n by_o approach_v to_o i_o in_o those_o humble_a and_o reverend_a gesture_n as_o may_v best_o express_v the_o inward_a humility_n of_o the_o soul_n all_o thy_o breach_n of_o the_o command_v of_o i_o thy_o god_n thou_o shall_v repent_v of_o thou_o shall_v show_v the_o truth_n of_o thy_o love_n by_o thy_o obedience_n and_o the_o truth_n of_o thy_o repentance_n by_o thy_o reformation_n so_o that_o they_o sin_n against_o this_o commandment_n who_o be_v atheist_n forbid_v sin_n forbid_v that_o be_v who_o deny_v disbelieve_v or_o doubt_v the_o be_v of_o a_o god_n or_o who_o have_v more_o god_n than_o one_o for_o though_o the_o adorable_a trinity_n father_n son_n and_o holy-ghost_n be_v three_o in_o person_n yet_o they_o be_v but_o one_o god_n or_o who_o pay_v that_o worship_n which_o be_v due_a to_o god_n to_o any_o creature_n whether_o saint_n or_o angel_n or_o who_o love_v themselves_o or_o any_o of_o the_o creature_n inordinate_o or_o equal_o with_o god_n or_o who_o despise_v or_o neglect_v any_o of_o his_o command_n or_o who_o make_v contract_n with_o the_o devil_n or_o use_v any_o conversation_n with_o he_o who_o have_v recourse_n to_o witch_n or_o conjurer_n either_o to_o recover_v health_n or_o thing_n lose_v or_o who_o use_v charm_n spell_n superstitious_a word_n or_o superstitious_a custom_n either_o to_o cure_v disease_n or_o to_o recover_v steal_v good_n or_o to_o inquire_v into_o secret_n or_o who_o be_v wilful_o ignorant_a of_o his_o law_n and_o his_o command_n or_o who_o take_v to_o themselves_o the_o glory_n of_o any_o action_n or_o power_n or_o excellency_n that_o be_v in_o they_o and_o do_v not_o give_v the_o glory_n to_o god_n or_o who_o disbelieve_v any_o one_o article_n of_o the_o creed_n or_o who_o disbelieve_v any_o part_n of_o the_o holy_a scripture_n or_o put_v false_a interpretation_n upon_o it_o to_o serve_v their_o own_o end_n and_o purpose_n or_o who_o be_v passionate_a and_o earnest_a in_o the_o thing_n of_o this_o world_n and_o cold_a and_o indifferent_a in_o the_o thing_n of_o god_n and_o of_o religion_n or_o who_o be_v hypocrite_n in_o religion_n or_o make_v religion_n serve_v ill_a end_n who_o do_v good_a to_o evil_a purpose_n or_o evil_a to_o good_a purpose_n or_o who_o blaspheme_v god_n who_o think_v or_o speak_v dishonourable_o of_o he_o who_o repine_v and_o murmur_v against_o he_o or_o who_o believe_v he_o so_o little_a as_o not_o to_o look_v upon_o he_o to_o be_v present_a every_o where_o and_o not_o to_o be_v a_o witness_n to_o all_o their_o thought_n word_n and_o action_n or_o who_o believe_v he_o so_o little_a as_o not_o to_o be_v devout_a in_o his_o worship_n obedient_a to_o his_o command_n and_o penitent_a for_o every_o breach_n of_o they_o in_o short_a all_o those_o thought_n word_n or_o action_n of_o we_o which_o be_v contrary_a to_o our_o belief_n of_o he_o to_o our_o love_n of_o he_o to_o our_o fear_n of_o he_o to_o our_o hope_n in_o he_o to_o our_o submission_n to_o his_o will_n to_o our_o trust_n in_o he_o to_o his_o reverence_n and_o honour_n to_o his_o worship_n or_o to_o our_o repentance_n for_o any_o disobedience_n to_o he_o be_v here_o forbid_v we_o if_o we_o consider_v as_o we_o ought_v what_o be_v enjoin_v we_o in_o this_o commandment_n and_o what_o be_v forbid_v in_o it_o and_o then_o reflect_v upon_o our_o own_o life_n find_v any_o of_o the_o duty_n of_o it_o neglect_v by_o we_o or_o any_o of_o the_o sin_n against_o it_o sad_o adventure_v on_o by_o we_o in_o thought_n word_n or_o action_n how_o affectionate_o shall_v we_o say_v with_o the_o church_n lord_n have_v mercy_n upon_o we_o and_o incline_v our_o heart_n to_o keep_v this_o law_n that_o be_v lord_n pity_n and_o pardon_v all_o our_o past_a breach_n of_o this_o commandment_n and_o so_o incline_v our_o heart_n to_o love_n and_o obedience_n for_o the_o future_a that_o by_o the_o grace_n we_o may_v very_o sincere_o keep_v this_o law_n of_o thou_o for_o the_o remainder_n of_o our_o day_n ii_o commandment_n thou_o shall_v not_o make_v to_o thyself_o any_o grave_a image_n etc._n etc._n the_o meaning_n be_v that_o as_o we_o be_v to_o take_v the_o true_a god_n for_o our_o only_a god_n so_o we_o be_v not_o to_o make_v or_o frame_v any_o image_n or_o picture_n of_o the_o godhead_n any_o image_n by_o which_o to_o represent_v the_o shape_n of_o the_o invisible_a god_n or_o to_o fancy_n any_o likeness_n to_o he_o we_o be_v by_o no_o mean_n to_o worship_n any_o image_n so_o make_v that_o be_v any_o pretend_a image_n of_o the_o true_a god_n the_o idol_n of_o false_a god_n or_o the_o true_a god_n by_o a_o image_n thou_o shall_v not_o pay_v that_o worship_n which_o be_v due_a to_o he_o to_o any_o creature_n forbid_v sin_n forbid_v so_o neither_o shall_v thou_o neglect_v the_o worship_n of_o he_o the_o true_a god_n or_o profane_a or_o abuse_v or_o disesteem_n any_o thing_n that_o belong_v or_o relate_v to_o his_o worship_n or_o behave_v thyself_o careless_o irreverent_o or_o indecent_o in_o it_o so_o that_o as_o these_o thing_n be_v forbid_v so_o we_o be_v here_o command_v to_o worship_n god_n in_o spirit_n and_o in_o truth_n command_v duty_n command_v to_o believe_v he_o to_o be_v a_o spirit_n or_o spiritual_a substance_n without_o any_o visible_a form_n or_o shape_n and_o therefore_o not_o to_o be_v represent_v by_o a_o image_n or_o picture_n or_o resemblance_n we_o be_v here_o command_v to_o worship_v the_o true_a god_n in_o all_o the_o substantial_a and_o eternal_a part_n of_o his_o worship_n as_o prayer_n hear_v of_o the_o word_n attendance_n on_o the_o sacrament_n and_o all_o other_o ordinance_n of_o he_o we_o in_o thought_n word_n or_o action_n how_o affectionate_o shall_v we_o say_v with_o the_o church_n lord_n have_v mercy_n upon_o we_o and_o incline_v our_o heart_n to_o keep_v this_o law_n that_o be_v lord_n pity_n and_o pardon_v all_o our_o past_a breach_n of_o this_o commandment_n and_o so_o incline_v our_o heart_n to_o love_n and_o obedience_n for_o the_o future_a that_o by_o thy_o grace_n we_o may_v very_o sincere_o keep_v this_o law_n of_o thou_o for_o the_o remainder_n of_o our_o day_n iii_o commandment_n thou_o shall_v not_o take_v the_o name_n of_o the_o lord_n thy_o god_n in_o vain_a for_o the_o lord_n etc._n etc._n forbid_v sin_n forbid_v the_o meaning_n be_v thou_o shall_v not_o forswear_v thyself_o or_o be_v guilty_a of_o the_o dreadful_a sin_n of_o perjury_n and_o this_o either_o by_o affirm_v upon_o oath_n what_o be_v untrue_a or_o by_o affirm_v upon_o oath_n what_o be_v uncertain_a unknown_a to_o thou_o and_o doubtful_a or_o by_o break_v or_o not_o keep_v a_o lawful_a oath_n thou_o shall_v not_o swear_v rash_o vain_o and_o profane_o in_o common_a discourse_n either_o by_o
of_o it_o to_o be_v true_a to_o perform_v the_o condition_n upon_o which_o i_o hope_v to_o receive_v the_o promise_n there_o make_v to_o i_o to_o obey_v sincere_o the_o command_n of_o it_o and_o to_o get_v out_o of_o the_o way_n of_o the_o threat_n of_o it_o and_o last_o so_o true_o and_o conscionable_o to_o serve_v he_o here_o in_o this_o life_n that_o i_o may_v live_v with_o he_o in_o a_o life_n eternal_a hereafter_o question_n what_o be_v thy_o duty_n towards_o thy_o neighbour_n answer_n my_o duty_n towards_o my_o neighbour_n be_v to_o love_v he_o as_o etc._n etc._n the_o meaning_n be_v so_o to_o love_v all_o man_n as_o that_o we_o may_v in_o all_o thing_n do_v unto_o other_o as_o we_o will_v they_o shall_v do_v unto_o we_o be_v they_o in_o our_o condition_n and_o we_o in_o they_o for_o instance_n as_o we_o be_v willing_a to_o have_v no_o evil_n do_v to_o our_o own_o soul_n so_o to_o do_v none_o to_o the_o soul_n of_o other_o as_o we_o be_v willing_a to_o have_v no_o evil_n do_v to_o our_o own_o body_n so_o to_o do_v none_o to_o the_o body_n of_o other_o as_o we_o be_v unwilling_a to_o have_v our_o own_o good_n or_o possession_n injure_v by_o other_o so_o to_o injure_v no_o man_n ourselves_o as_o we_o be_v willing_a not_o to_o have_v our_o own_o good_a name_n take_v away_o by_o slander_n or_o evil-speaking_a so_o to_o do_v so_o to_o no_o other_o man_n as_o we_o be_v willing_a to_o have_v our_o own_o needs_o and_o distress_n relieve_v so_o to_o be_v ready_a and_o willing_a according_a to_o our_o ability_n to_o relieve_v the_o needs_o of_o other_o to_o respect_v support_v pray_v for_o and_o honour_v our_o natural_a parent_n who_o support_v we_o when_o we_o be_v so_o unable_a to_o support_v ourselves_o that_o we_o have_v perish_v every_o moment_n without_o they_o to_o honour_v pray_v for_o pay_v tribute_n to_o and_o obey_v all_o the_o lawful_a command_n of_o my_o lawful_a king_n and_o of_o those_o governor_n that_o receive_v command_n and_o authority_n from_o he_o to_o respect_v esteem_v pray_v for_o pay_v the_o due_n and_o obey_v the_o christian_a doctrine_n of_o all_o my_o spiritual_a pastor_n that_o be_v all_o true_a minister_n of_o god_n word_n and_o sacrament_n to_o obey_v and_o honour_n to_o be_v diligent_a and_o faithful_a in_o the_o service_n of_o my_o master_n or_o mistress_n and_o not_o to_o be_v stubborn_a and_o irreverent_a to_o they_o to_o pay_v a_o due_a regard_n esteem_v and_o honour_n to_o all_o my_o better_n in_o age_n gift_n or_o estate_n to_o desire_v intend_v wish_v or_o speak_v or_o act_v the_o hurt_n of_o no_o man._n to_o be_v plain_a and_o honest_a just_a and_o upright_o in_o all_o deal_n with_o any_o other_o man_n to_o cherish_v or_o keep_v no_o grudge_n heartburning_n uncharitable_a intention_n or_o desire_n of_o revenge_n in_o my_o breast_n against_o any_o man_n whatever_o but_o to_o be_v ready_a to_o do_v good_a to_o all_o man_n friend_n and_o enemy_n to_o render_v to_o every_o man_n his_o due_n to_o defraud_v steal_v from_o or_o be_v any_o way_n unjust_a to_o no_o man_n to_o keep_v my_o tongue_n from_o all_o evil_a bitter_a virulent_a reproachful_a and_o rail_a language_n even_o towards_o they_o who_o revile_v and_o rail_v at_o i_o always_o to_o speak_v the_o truth_n or_o nothing_o and_o in_o my_o whole_a conversation_n to_o hate_v a_o lie_n which_o be_v so_o hateful_a to_o the_o god_n of_o truth_n to_o be_v meek_a and_o humble_a sober_a and_o temperate_a chaste_a and_o pure_a both_o in_o my_o soul_n and_o body_n and_o in_o what_o soever_o state_n or_o call_v god_n shall_v please_v to_o place_v i_o to_o manage_v it_o prudent_o and_o conscionable_o diligent_o and_o holy_o to_o the_o end_n of_o my_o life_n till_o he_o shall_v call_v i_o to_o lay_v aside_o my_o business_n here_o and_o enter_v upon_o a_o new_a world_n catechist_n my_o good_a child_n know_v this_o that_o thou_o be_v not_o able_a to_o do_v these_o thing_n of_o thyself_o nor_o to_o walk_v in_o the_o commandment_n of_o god_n and_o to_o serve_v he_o without_o his_o special_a grace_n which_o thou_o must_v learn_v at_o all_o time_n to_o call_v for_o by_o diligent_a prayer_n let_v i_o hear_v therefore_o if_o thou_o can_v say_v the_o lord_n prayer_n the_o meaning_n be_v that_o though_o these_o commandment_n of_o god_n be_v to_o be_v keep_v and_o obey_v most_o sincere_o by_o we_o yet_o of_o ourselves_o we_o be_v not_o able_a to_o keep_v they_o without_o his_o grace_n that_o be_v without_o the_o gracious_a assistance_n of_o his_o holy_a spirit_n to_o enable_v we_o and_o give_v we_o strength_n to_o keep_v they_o now_o god_n will_v deny_v his_o grace_n and_o aid_n to_o none_o who_o faithful_o beg_v and_o faithful_o use_v it_o we_o must_v therefore_o diligent_o employ_v and_o use_v what_o we_o already_o have_v in_o labour_v to_o keep_v his_o command_n and_o we_o must_v daily_o beg_v more_o grace_n of_o god_n by_o prayer_n in_o which_o we_o shall_v never_o leave_v out_o that_o divine_a prayer_n follow_v which_o be_v teach_v we_o by_o the_o saviour_n of_o the_o world_n sect_n iv_o of_o the_o lord_n prayer_n the_o preface_n our_o father_n which_o be_v in_o heaven_n the_o meaning_n be_v o_o god_n thou_o be_v our_o father_n as_o thou_o have_v create_v we_o and_o thou_o be_v our_o father_n as_o we_o be_v make_v thy_o son_n by_o adoption_n in_o the_o first_o sense_n that_o be_v by_o creation_n all_o mankind_n be_v thy_o child_n in_o the_o other_o sense_n we_o christian_n be_v make_v thy_o child_n by_o our_o holy_a baptism_n thou_o have_v o_o our_o saviour_n teach_v we_o to_o call_v god_n father_n that_o we_o may_v pray_v with_o the_o affection_n of_o a_o child_n and_o with_o the_o holy_a fear_n and_o love_n of_o a_o child_n and_o rely_v upon_o the_o paternal_a care_n and_o bounty_n of_o our_o father_n and_o be_v encourage_v to_o run_v to_o our_o heavenly_a father_n with_o all_o our_o needs_o and_o our_o complaint_n as_o child_n do_v to_o a_o father_n thou_o have_v teach_v we_o to_o say_v our_o father_n not_o my_o father_n that_o we_o may_v learn_v to_o pray_v for_o other_o as_o well_o as_o ourselves_o and_o with_o a_o brotherly_a affection_n beg_v of_o our_o common_a father_n the_o same_o blessing_n for_o other_o which_o we_o do_v for_o ourselves_o thou_o be_v our_o father_n and_o therefore_o willing_a to_o hear_v we_o and_o as_o willing_a to_o help_v we_o thou_o be_v in_o heaven_n and_o therefore_o able_a to_o help_v we_o thou_o be_v our_o father_n o_o let_v this_o endear_n compellation_n move_v our_o love_n and_o win_v our_o obedience_n thou_o be_v in_o heaven_n and_o that_o be_v our_o proper_a country_n thither_o we_o thy_o son_n be_v travel_v there_o our_o inheritance_n and_o our_o treasure_n be_v thither_o we_o direct_v our_o prayer_n exalt_v and_o raise_v our_o affection_n before_o we_o come_v thither_o i._o petition_n hallow_a be_v thy_o name_n the_o meaning_n be_v let_v thy_o name_n be_v sanctify_v and_o adore_v praise_v and_o magnify_v honour_a and_o glorify_v by_o i_o and_o all_o mankind_n and_o that_o both_o in_o private_a and_o in_o public_a in_o our_o heart_n tongue_n and_o action_n so_o that_o in_o this_o petition_n we_o pray_v that_o god_n will_v enable_v we_o and_o other_o to_o confess_v and_o glorify_v he_o above_o all_o in_o thought_n word_n and_o deed_n that_o we_o may_v never_o dishonour_v or_o profane_v his_o name_n but_o as_o affectionate_a and_o obedient_a son_n have_v a_o reverential_a love_n and_o honour_n for_o the_o name_n the_o title_n and_o attribute_n and_o every_o thing_n that_o relate_v to_o our_o father_n which_o be_v in_o heaven_n thy_o kingdom_n come_v the_o meaning_n be_v we_o pray_v that_o his_o church_n may_v be_v enlarge_v his_o gospel_n spread_v and_o propagate_v that_o his_o kingdom_n of_o grace_n may_v come_v to_o we_o here_o and_o his_o kingdom_n of_o glory_n may_v be_v enjoy_v by_o we_o hereafter_o we_o beg_v too_o that_o god_n will_v destroy_v and_o pull_v down_o the_o kingdom_n and_o power_n of_o sin_n and_o satan_n in_o we_o and_o instead_o of_o that_o that_o he_o will_v set_v up_o his_o spiritual_a kingdom_n there_o that_o as_o king_n he_o will_v rule_v in_o our_o heart_n and_o make_v we_o obedient_a to_o his_o law_n and_o subdue_v every_o rebellious_a lust_n or_o desire_n thought_n or_o imagination_n that_o all_o our_o affection_n be_v subject_a to_o his_o law_n and_o rule_n his_o grace_n may_v so_o reign_v in_o we_o here_o that_o at_o last_o we_o may_v reign_v with_o he_o in_o his_o glory_n hereafter_o thy_o will_v be_v do_v in_o earth_n as_o it_o be_v in_o heaven_n the_o meaning_n be_v we_o pray_v that_o god_n will_v enable_v we_o and_o other_o to_o obey_v his_o will_n or_o do_v
and_o stick_v to_o if_o they_o hope_v to_o receive_v and_o enjoy_v the_o benefit_n of_o their_o baptism_n as_o we_o shall_v see_v present_o question_n why_o then_o be_v infant_n baptize_v when_o by_o reason_n of_o etc._n etc._n answer_n because_o they_o promise_v they_o both_o by_o their_o surety_n etc._n etc._n the_o meaning_n be_v they_o promise_v this_o repentance_n and_o this_o faith_n which_o be_v to_o be_v show_v by_o a_o holy_a obedience_n by_o their_o surety_n by_o their_o mouth_n which_o promise_v if_o they_o will_v themselves_o faithful_o stand_v to_o and_o take_v upon_o themselves_o when_o they_o come_v to_o knowledge_n they_o shall_v receive_v all_o the_o benefit_n that_o can_v be_v convey_v by_o the_o holy_a sacrament_n of_o baptism_n their_o baptism_n shall_v be_v as_o effectual_a or_o in_o as_o full_a power_n force_n and_o virtue_n as_o any_o advantageous_a bargain_n which_o be_v or_o can_v be_v make_v for_o they_o by_o their_o trustee_n or_o guardian_n when_o they_o be_v under_o age_n and_o if_o they_o persevere_v in_o this_o faith_n and_o this_o obedience_n shall_v not_o fail_v to_o receive_v their_o crown_n and_o kingdom_n but_o yet_o notwithstanding_o all_o this_o this_o be_v the_o great_a objection_n make_v by_o the_o anabaptist_n against_o baptise_v infant_n that_o they_o do_v not_o believe_v can_v understand_v nothing_o of_o the_o christian_a religion_n nor_o promise_v faith_n or_o repentance_n or_o obedience_n for_o the_o future_a i_o shall_v therefore_o in_o a_o word_n or_o two_o as_o we_o pass_v along_o show_v that_o infant_n be_v to_o be_v baptise_a from_o scripture_n although_o it_o be_v not_o command_v there_o in_o express_a word_n from_o the_o practice_n of_o the_o church_n of_o christ_n and_o from_o reason_n 1._o as_o to_o scripture_n that_o command_n give_v to_o the_o apostle_n to_o baptize_v all_o nation_n who_o be_v not_o where_o forbid_v to_o baptize_v the_o child_n of_o christian_a parent_n seem_v to_o look_v favourable_o enough_o this_o way_n thus_o when_o we_o read_v of_o a_o whole_a city_n as_o samaria_n or_o a_o family_n as_o the_o jaylor_n and_o crispus_n and_o stephanas_n baptize_v though_o none_o be_v express_v to_o be_v baptize_v but_o those_o that_o believe_v yet_o what_o other_o can_v be_v think_v but_o that_o even_o the_o child_n also_o of_o these_o believer_n if_o they_o have_v any_o in_o their_o town_n or_o family_n be_v baptize_v since_o it_o be_v agreeable_a with_o the_o jewish_a baptism_n wherein_o our_o saviour_n be_v found_v and_o from_o which_o in_o that_o particular_a it_o be_v never_o say_v in_o the_o least_o to_o have_v differ_v to_o receive_v to_o prospelytism_n by_o baptism_n the_o infant_n of_o those_o that_o be_v convert_v and_o baptize_v as_o well_o as_o the_o convert_v themselves_o 2._o the_o scripture_n seem_v rather_o to_o command_v it_o st._n mark_v x._o 14._o suffer_v little_a child_n to_o come_v unto_o i_o and_o forbid_v they_o not_o for_o of_o such_o be_v the_o kingdom_n of_o god_n which_o intimate_v that_o their_o come_n to_o he_o be_v for_o entrance_n into_o that_o kingdom_n and_o to_o be_v make_v member_n of_o his_o church_n and_o what_o shall_v we_o forbid_v these_o to_o be_v bring_v to_o christ_n to_o come_v to_o he_o who_o he_o call_v god_n forbid_v 3._o it_o be_v say_v act_v ij_o 38_o 39_o that_o peter_n say_v unto_o they_o repent_v and_o be_v baptize_v every_o one_o of_o you_o in_o the_o name_n of_o jesus_n christ_n for_o the_o remission_n of_o sin_n and_o you_o shall_v receive_v the_o gift_n of_o the_o holy_a ghost_n for_o the_o promise_n be_v unto_o you_o and_o your_o child_n when_o he_o here_o bad_a the_o parent_n be_v baptize_v for_o the_o remission_n of_o sin_n can_v it_o be_v think_v his_o meaning_n be_v that_o the_o child_n shall_v rather_o go_v without_o remission_n than_o have_v baptism_n as_o if_o he_o have_v some_o compassion_n indeed_o for_o the_o parent_n but_o none_o for_o the_o child_n ay_o but_o he_o bid_v they_o repent_v which_o child_n can_v not_o do_v it_o be_v hardheartedness_n indeed_o and_o that_o to_o a_o high_a degree_n for_o want_v of_o that_o duty_n which_o they_o have_v not_o need_v nor_o ability_n to_o perform_v to_o deprive_v they_o of_o that_o benefit_n which_o they_o have_v need_n of_o and_o capability_n to_o receive_v to_o deny_v they_o the_o mean_n of_o be_v make_v partaker_n of_o the_o holy_a ghost_n who_o as_o they_o do_v not_o act_v repentance_n so_o they_o need_v not_o to_o repent_v and_o need_v not_o to_o repent_v because_o they_o act_v no_o sin_n 4._o to_o mention_v among_o other_o but_o one_o scripture_n more_o 1_o cor._n seven_o 14._o for_o the_o unbelieving_a husband_n be_v sanctify_v by_o the_o wife_n and_o the_o unbelieving_a wife_n be_v sanctify_v by_o the_o husband_n else_o be_v your_o child_n unclean_a but_o now_o be_v they_o holy_a if_o child_n of_o a_o believe_a parent_n be_v holy_a sure_o than_o they_o have_v a_o right_n to_o baptism_n for_o none_o can_v be_v say_v to_o be_v holy_a without_o the_o merit_n of_o christ_n and_o baptism_n be_v the_o way_n to_o apply_v and_o convey_v christ_n merit_n to_o we_o now_o that_o infant_n of_o christian_a parent_n shall_v have_v a_o right_a to_o christ_n merit_n and_o holiness_n and_o yet_o no_o right_n to_o the_o mean_n of_o convey_v they_o be_v not_o to_o be_v suppose_v as_o for_o what_o the_o anabaptist_n object_n from_o st._n matthew_n xxviij_o 19_o 20._o that_o it_o be_v say_v teach_v all_o nation_n and_o baptize_v they_o it_o make_v little_a or_o nothing_o for_o they_o but_o rather_o against_o they_o for_o 1._o the_o word_n teach_v be_v after_o the_o word_n baptise_v as_o well_o as_o before_o it_o and_o that_o make_v the_o case_n even_o but_o 2._o the_o exact_a render_v of_o the_o place_n be_v this_o go_v you_o therefore_o and_o make_v disciple_n of_o all_o nation_n baptise_v they_o in_o the_o name_n etc._n etc._n teach_v they_o to_o observe_v all_o thing_n etc._n etc._n now_o it_o be_v certain_a there_o be_v three_o thing_n former_o in_o use_n in_o the_o jewish_a church_n for_o the_o admit_v of_o disciple_n viz._n circumcision_n sacrifice_n and_o baptism_n and_o our_o saviour_n do_v lay_v aside_o the_o two_o former_a circumcision_n and_o sacrifice_n and_o do_v think_v fit_a only_o to_o continue_v the_o latter_a namely_o baptism_n now_o put_v the_o case_n he_o have_v continue_v circumcision_n to_o be_v the_o only_a ceremony_n to_o be_v use_v in_o his_o church_n for_o the_o admit_v of_o disciple_n and_o have_v lay_v aside_o sacrifice_n and_o baptism_n 15._o see_v walker_n modest_a plea_n for_o infant_n baptism_n cap._n 30._o §._o 15._o and_o that_o instead_o of_o say_v go_v you_o therefore_o and_o make_v disciple_n of_o all_o nation_n baptise_v they_o etc._n etc._n he_o have_v say_v go_v you_o therefore_o and_o make_v disciple_n of_o all_o nation_n circumcise_n they_o etc._n etc._n who_o then_o remember_v that_o infant_n as_o well_o as_o other_o have_v usual_o in_o that_o case_n be_v circumcise_v will_v ever_o have_v interpret_v his_o word_n to_o the_o exclude_v of_o infant_n from_o circumcision_n or_o ever_o have_v once_o imagine_v or_o fancy_v any_o other_o but_o that_o child_n shall_v now_o and_o henceforth_o as_o well_o as_o former_o be_v circumcise_v even_o so_o now_o our_o saviour_n have_v discontinue_v circumcision_n and_o sacrifice_n and_o continue_a baptism_n alone_o to_o be_v the_o sacrament_n of_o the_o initiation_n of_o disciple_n into_o his_o church_n who_o that_o remember_v that_o it_o be_v the_o use_n before_o our_o saviour_n time_n to_o admit_v infant_n into_o the_o church_n by_o baptism_n can_v imagine_v any_o other_o but_o that_o his_o mind_n be_v they_o shall_v still_o be_v so_o admit_v or_o but_o rational_o fancy_n that_o in_o say_v make_v disciple_n of_o all_o nation_n baptise_v they_o he_o mean_v to_o exclude_v infant_n from_o baptism_n ii_o as_o to_o the_o practice_n of_o the_o catholic_n church_n it_o be_v now_o above_o sixteen_o hundred_o and_o fifty_o year_n ago_o since_o our_o saviour_n after_o he_o have_v wrought_v out_o our_o redemption_n ascend_v up_o to_o heaven_n and_o in_o every_o age_n of_o the_o church_n home_n to_o the_o very_a age_n wherein_o the_o apostle_n live_v church-history_n tell_v we_o it_o be_v the_o practice_n of_o the_o church_n of_o christ_n to_o baptise_v the_o child_n of_o christian_a parent_n which_o have_v be_v continue_v to_o this_o day_n so_o that_o this_o custom_n be_v catholic_n or_o universal_a in_o point_n of_o time_n and_o no_o less_o universal_a or_o catholic_n be_v it_o in_o point_n of_o place_n for_o all_o part_n of_o the_o church_n militant_a on_o earth_n except_v the_o few_o anabaptist_n of_o this_o and_o the_o last_o age_n ever_o do_v and_o still_o do_v baptise_v their_o infant_n all_o part_n both_o of_o the_o eastern_a and_o
when_o he_o raise_v he_o from_o the_o dead_a and_o set_v he_o at_o his_o own_o right-hand_n in_o the_o heavenly_a place_n far_o above_o all_o principality_n and_o power_n and_o may_v and_o dominion_n and_o every_o name_n that_o be_v name_v not_o only_o in_o this_o world_n but_o also_o in_o that_o which_o be_v to_o come_v and_o have_v put_v all_o thing_n under_o his_o foot_n prove_v that_o he_o shall_v come_v to_o judge_v the_o quick_a and_o the_o dead_a act_n 17.31_o because_o he_o have_v appoint_v a_o day_n in_o the_o which_o he_o will_v judge_v the_o world_n in_o righteousness_n act_n 10.42_o it_o be_v he_o which_o be_v ordain_v of_o god_n to_o be_v the_o judge_n of_o the_o quick_a and_o the_o dead_a prove_v that_o you_o be_v to_o believe_v in_o the_o holy-ghost_n or_o holy_a spirit_n 1_o joh._n 5.7_o there_o be_v three_o that_o bear_v record_n in_o heaven_n the_o father_n the_o word_n and_o the_o holy-ghost_n and_o these_o three_o be_v one_o 1_o thes_n 4.8_o god_n who_o have_v also_o give_v unto_o we_o his_o holy_a spirit_n matth._n 12.32_o whosoever_o speak_v against_o the_o holy-ghost_n it_o shall_v not_o be_v forgive_v he_o prove_v that_o christ_n have_v a_o church_n upon_o earth_n act_n 2.47_o and_o the_o lord_n add_v to_o the_o church_n daily_o such_o as_o shall_v be_v save_v prove_v that_o this_o church_n of_o christ_n be_v holy_a eph._n 5.27_o that_o he_o may_v present_v it_o to_o himself_o a_o glorious_a church_n not_o have_v spot_n or_o wrinkle_v or_o any_o such_o thing_n but_o that_o it_o shall_v be_v holy_a heb._n 12.14_o follow_v peace_n with_o all_o man_n and_o holiness_n without_o which_o none_o shall_v see_v the_o lord_n prove_v that_o this_o church_n be_v catholic_n that_o be_v universal_a or_o to_o consist_v of_o people_n of_o all_o nation_n and_o not_o limit_v to_o one_o nation_n as_o the_o jewish_a church_n be_v matth._n 28.19_o go_v you_o therefore_o and_o teach_v all_o nation_n baptise_v they_o in_o the_o name_n of_o the_o father_n etc._n etc._n rev._n 5.9_o for_o thou_o be_v slay_v and_o have_v redeem_v we_o to_o god_n by_o thy_o blood_n out_o of_o every_o kindred_n and_o tongue_n and_o people_n and_o nation_n prove_v that_o there_o be_v and_o aught_o to_o be_v a_o communion_n of_o saint_n for_o fellowship_n one_o with_o another_o in_o all_o holy_a thing_n 1_o joh._n 1.7_o but_o if_o we_o walk_v in_o the_o light_n as_o he_o be_v in_o the_o light_n we_o have_v fellowship_n one_o with_o another_o eph._n 4.4_o 5._o there_o be_v one_o body_n and_o one_o spirit_n even_o as_o you_o be_v call_v in_o one_o hope_n of_o your_o call_n one_o lord_n one_o faith_n one_o baptism_n 2_o cor._n 13.14_o the_o communion_n of_o the_o holy-ghost_n be_v with_o you_o all_o 1_o cor._n 10.17_o we_o be_v many_o be_v one_o head_n and_o one_o body_n for_o we_o be_v all_o partaker_n of_o one_o bread_n prove_v that_o we_o must_v not_o forsake_v the_o communion_n of_o saint_n in_o holy_a thing_n heb._n 10.25_o not_o forsake_v the_o assemble_v yourselves_o together_o as_o the_o manner_n of_o some_o be_v rom._n 15.6_o that_o you_o may_v with_o one_o mind_n and_o one_o mouth_n glorify_v god_n even_o the_o father_n of_o our_o lord_n jesus_n christ_n prove_v that_o there_o be_v forgiveness_n of_o sin_n to_o be_v have_v upon_o repentance_n in_o the_o church_n act_n 3_o 19_o repent_v you_o therefore_o and_o be_v convert_v that_o your_o sin_n may_v be_v blot_v out_o act_n 13.38_o be_v it_o know_v unto_o you_o therefore_o man_n and_o brethren_n that_o through_o this_o man_n be_v preach_v unto_o you_o forgiveness_n of_o sin_n 1_o joh._n 1.1_o 2._o if_o any_o man_n sin_n we_o have_v a_o advocate_n with_o the_o father_n jesus_n christ_n the_o righteous_a and_o he_o be_v the_o propitation_n for_o our_o sin_n prove_v that_o there_o shall_v be_v a_o resurrection_n of_o the_o body_n 1_o cor._n 15.21_o 22._o for_o since_o by_o man_n come_v death_n by_o man_n come_v also_o the_o resurrection_n of_o the_o dead_a for_o as_o be_v adam_n all_o die_n even_o so_o in_o christ_n shall_v all_o be_v make_v alive_a act_n 24.15_o there_o shall_v be_v a_o resurrection_n of_o the_o dead_a both_o of_o the_o just_a and_o unjust_a prove_v that_o there_o be_v a_o everlasting_a life_n after_o death_n matth._n 25.46_o and_o these_o shall_v go_v away_o into_o everlasting_a punishment_n but_o the_o righteous_a into_o life_n eternal_a joh._n 5.28_o 29._o the_o hour_n be_v come_v in_o the_o which_o all_o that_o be_v in_o the_o grave_n shall_v hear_v his_o voice_n and_o shall_v come_v forth_o they_o that_o have_v do_v good_a unto_o the_o resurrection_n of_o life_n and_o they_o that_o have_v do_v evil_a unto_o the_o resurrection_n of_o damnation_n question_n what_o do_v thou_o chief_o learn_v in_o these_o article_n of_o thy_o belief_n answer_n first_o i_o learn_v to_o believe_v in_o god_n the_o father_n who_o have_v make_v i_o and_o all_o the_o world_n second_o in_o god_n the_o son_n who_o have_v redeem_v i_o and_o all_o mankind_n three_o in_o god_n the_o holy-ghost_n who_o sanctifi_v i_o and_o all_o the_o elect_a people_n of_o god_n prove_v that_o god_n make_v you_o and_o all_o the_o world_n act_n 17.24_o god_n that_o make_v the_o world_n and_o all_o thing_n therein_o see_v he_o be_v the_o lord_n of_o heaven_n and_o earth_n act_n 17.28_o in_o he_o we_o live_v move_v and_o have_v our_o be_v prove_v that_o god_n the_o son_n redeem_v you_o luke_n 1.68_o bless_a be_v the_o lord_n god_n of_o israel_n for_o he_o have_v visit_v and_o redeem_v his_o people_n gal._n 3.13_o christ_n have_v redeem_v we_o from_o the_o curse_n of_o the_o law_n prove_v that_o he_o do_v redeem_v you_o and_o all_o mankind_n heb._n 2.9_o but_o we_o see_v jesus_n who_o be_v make_v a_o little_a low_o than_o the_o angel_n for_o the_o suffering_n of_o death_n crown_v with_o glory_n and_o honour_n that_o he_o by_o the_o grace_n of_o god_n shall_v taste_v death_n for_o every_o man._n prove_v that_o god_n the_o holy-ghost_n or_o holy_a spirit_n sanctifi_v you_o and_o all_o the_o elect_a people_n of_o god_n 2_o thes_n 2.13_o but_o we_o be_v bind_v to_o give_v thanks_o always_o to_o god_n for_o you_o brethren_n belove_v of_o the_o lord_n because_o god_n have_v from_o the_o beginning_n choose_v you_o to_o salvation_n through_o sanctification_n of_o the_o spirit_n 1_o cor._n 6.11_o but_o you_o be_v wash_v but_o you_o be_v sanctify_v but_o you_o be_v justify_v in_o the_o name_n of_o the_o lord_n jesus_n and_o by_o the_o spirit_n of_o our_o god_n prove_v or_o show_v where_o you_o find_v the_o ten_o commandment_n exod._n 20.2_o to_o the_o 18_o i_o be_o the_o lord_n etc._n etc._n question_n what_o be_v thy_o duty_n towards_o god_n answer_n my_o duty_n towards_o god_n be_v to_o believe_v in_o he_o to_z etc._n etc._n question_n what_o be_v thy_o duty_n towards_o thy_o neighbour_n answer_n my_o duty_n towards_o my_o neighbour_n be_v to_o love_v he_o as_o myself_o and_o to_o do_v etc._n etc._n prove_v that_o you_o be_v to_o perform_v your_o duty_n towards_o god_n and_o towards_o your_o neighbour_n matth._n 22.37_o 38_o 39_o thou_o salt_v love_v the_o lord_n thy_o god_n with_o all_o thy_o heart_n and_o with_o all_o thy_o soul_n and_o with_o all_o thy_o mind_n this_o be_v the_o first_o and_o great_a commandment_n and_o the_o second_o be_v like_a unto_o it_o thou_o shall_v love_v thy_o neighbour_n as_o thyself_o prove_v that_o you_o be_v to_o believe_v in_o god_n 2_o chron._n 20.20_o believe_v in_o the_o lord_n you_o god_n so_o shall_v you_o be_v establish_v prove_v that_o you_o be_v to_o fear_v god_n eccl._n 12.13_o fear_v god_n and_o keep_v his_o commandment_n for_o this_o be_v the_o whole_a duty_n of_o man._n prove_v that_o you_o be_v to_o love_v he_o with_o all_o your_o heart_n soul_n strength_n and_o mind_n luke_n 10.27_o thou_o shall_v love_v the_o lord_n thy_o god_n with_o all_o thy_o heart_n and_o with_o all_o thy_o soul_n and_o with_o all_o thy_o strength_n and_o with_o all_o thy_o mind_n prove_v that_o you_o be_v to_o worship_v god_n matth._n 4.10_o thou_o shall_v worship_v the_o lord_n thy_o god_n and_o he_o only_o shall_v thou_o serve_v prove_v that_o you_o be_v to_o give_v he_o thanks_o 1_o thes_n 5.18_o in_o every_o thing_n give_v thanks_o for_o this_o be_v the_o will_n of_o god_n in_o christ_n jesus_n concern_v you_o prove_v that_o you_o be_v to_o put_v your_o whole_a trust_n in_o he_o psal_n 62.8_o trust_v in_o he_o at_o all_o time_n you_o people_n pour_v out_o your_o heart_n before_o he_o god_n be_v a_o refuge_n for_o we_o prove_v that_o you_o be_v to_o call_v upon_o he_o psal_n 50.15_o call_v upon_o i_o in_o the_o day_n of_o trouble_n i_o will_v deliver_v thou_o and_o thou_o shall_v
reverence_n and_o respect_n to_o man_n of_o wisdom_n piety_n and_o learning_n yes_o may_v we_o envy_v those_o who_o be_v above_o we_o or_o do_v exceed_v we_o in_o any_o thing_n no._n shall_v we_o out_o of_o envy_n go_v about_o to_o lessen_v any_o man_n worth_n or_o excellency_n no._n shall_v all_o man_n bear_v a_o respect_n and_o reverence_n to_o those_o that_o be_v of_o a_o high_a rank_n and_o quality_n than_o themselves_o yes_o may_v a_o man_n behave_v himself_o proud_o or_o scornful_o towards_o his_o better_n no._n want_n due_n to_o thosâ—_n in_o any_o sort_n of_o want_n shall_v a_o christian_a supply_n the_o needs_o of_o all_o man_n according_a to_o his_o ability_n yes_o if_o a_o man_n be_v ignorant_a and_o want_v knowledge_n shall_v he_o not_o instruct_v he_o if_o he_o can_v do_v it_o yes_o shall_v not_o a_o christian_a endeavour_n to_o comfort_v they_o that_o be_v in_o sadness_n and_o affliction_n yes_o if_o a_o man_n be_v under_o any_o slander_n be_v we_o bind_v to_o clear_v he_o if_o we_o know_v he_o be_v innocent_a yes_o poor_a to_o the_o poor_a if_o a_o man_n be_v in_o poverty_n and_o need_n may_v they_o refuse_v to_o relieve_v he_o who_o be_v in_o plenty_n no._n shall_v we_o not_o labour_v to_o employ_v all_o our_o ability_n to_o the_o glory_n of_o god_n and_o the_o good_a of_o our_o neighbour_n yes_o if_o we_o refuse_v so_o to_o employ_v they_o will_v not_o god_n take_v they_o from_o we_o yes_o benefactor_n thankfulness_n to_o benefactor_n may_v a_o christian_a refuse_v to_o be_v thankful_a to_o his_o benefactor_n or_o those_o who_o have_v do_v he_o any_o good_a no._n ought_v he_o not_o to_o pray_v for_o they_o yes_o reproof_n admenition_n and_o reproof_n may_v a_o christian_a refuse_v to_o be_v thankful_a to_o they_o who_o reprove_v he_o or_o admonish_v he_o or_o advise_v he_o for_o his_o soul_n be_v good_a no._n shall_v not_o a_o man_n admonish_v another_o when_o he_o see_v he_o go_v on_o in_o a_o course_n of_o sin_n yes_o but_o than_o shall_v he_o not_o do_v it_o mild_o and_o private_o yes_o shall_v we_o be_v angry_a with_o those_o who_o reprove_v or_o admonish_v we_o no._n shall_v not_o he_o who_o be_v reprove_v reform_v and_o amend_v after_o reproof_n yes_o if_o a_o man_n owe_v any_o thing_n or_o have_v borrow_v any_o thing_n or_o have_v promise_v any_o thing_n be_v he_o not_o bind_v to_o pay_v it_o yes_o shall_v not_o creditor_n deal_v charitable_o and_o christianly_o with_o their_o debtor_n if_o they_o be_v not_o able_a to_o pay_v yes_o sunday_n fourteen_o duty_n to_o parent_n prayer_n to_o the_o king_n honour_n tribute_n prayer_n shall_v not_o a_o christian_a honour_n all_o lawful_a magistrate_n especial_o the_o king_n yes_o shall_v we_o grudge_v or_o refuse_v to_o pay_v they_o tribute_n no._n be_v we_o bind_v to_o pray_v for_o they_o yes_o must_v we_o obey_v all_o the_o lawful_a command_n of_o our_o king_n yes_o obedience_n obedience_n suppose_v he_o command_v we_o any_o thing_n plain_o against_o the_o word_n of_o god_n must_v we_o obey_v then_o no._n must_v we_o not_o in_o such_o a_o case_n patient_o suffer_v what_o he_o shall_v inflict_v on_o we_o yes_o may_v we_o rebel_v or_o rise_v up_o against_o he_o for_o any_o cause_n whatever_o no._n pastor_n 〈◊〉_d our_o pastor_n must_v we_o love_v and_o honour_n the_o bishop_n who_o be_v the_o governor_n of_o the_o church_n yes_o esteem_v â—ove_n esteem_v be_v we_o bind_v to_o have_v a_o great_a love_n and_o respect_n and_o esteem_v for_o our_o minister_n yes_o may_v we_o withhold_v from_o they_o their_o just_a maintenance_n maintenance_n maintenance_n without_o sin_n no._n be_v we_o bind_v to_o obey_v those_o command_n of_o god_n obedience_n obedience_n which_o they_o preach_v to_o we_o yes_o â—â—em_n â—â—ayers_n for_o â—â—em_n shall_v we_o pray_v for_o they_o yes_o may_v we_o forsake_v our_o own_o minister_n to_o go_v to_o hear_v factious_a nonconformist_a teacher_n no._n reverence_n natural_a parent_n reverence_n be_v we_o to_o honour_n and_o behave_v ourselves_o with_o respect_n and_o humility_n to_o our_o parent_n yes_o if_o they_o have_v any_o infirmity_n must_v we_o conceal_v and_o cover_v they_o yes_o may_v a_o child_n be_v stubborn_a and_o irreverent_a towards_o his_o parent_n no._n shall_v child_n love_v and_o pray_v for_o their_o parent_n prayer_n love_n prayer_n and_o endeavour_v to_o bring_v they_o comfort_n yes_o &c_n obedience_n &c_n &c_n must_v not_o a_o child_n obey_v all_o the_o lawful_a command_n of_o his_o parent_n yes_o if_o a_o parent_n command_v a_o child_n to_o lie_v or_o steal_v shall_v the_o child_n obey_v in_o that_o case_n no._n if_o the_o child_n refuse_v to_o obey_v a_o unlawful_a command_n shall_v he_o not_o refuse_v it_o humble_o modest_o and_o respectful_o yes_o may_v a_o child_n despise_v the_o counsel_n of_o his_o parent_n or_o mock_v at_o they_o no._n be_v it_o not_o a_o dreadful_a sin_n to_o curse_v our_o parent_n yes_o may_v a_o child_n without_o a_o great_a sin_n desire_v his_o parent_n death_n for_o love_n of_o their_o estate_n or_o for_o any_o other_o thing_n no._n shall_v not_o a_o child_n help_v his_o parent_n in_o their_o need_n yes_o shall_v the_o child_n marry_v against_o the_o consent_n of_o the_o parent_n no._n be_v a_o child_n bind_v to_o perform_v these_o duty_n to_o his_o parent_n though_o they_o be_v unkind_a or_o wicked_a yes_o child_n parent_n duâ—_n to_o child_n be_v parent_n bind_v to_o sustain_v and_o nourish_v their_o child_n yes_o baptism_n to_o nourish_v and_o bring_v they_o to_o baptism_n may_v mother_n refuse_v to_o nurse_v they_o without_o a_o just_a cause_n or_o impediment_n no._n may_v parent_n delay_v to_o bring_v their_o child_n to_o baptism_n no._n they_o to_o educate_v and_o instruct_v they_o be_v it_o not_o the_o parent_n duty_n to_o instruct_v they_o early_o in_o the_o way_n of_o god_n yes_o ought_v not_o the_o parent_n to_o bring_v up_o the_o child_n in_o some_o honest_a trade_n or_o employment_n yes_o shall_v not_o parent_n try_v to_o make_v they_o in_o love_n with_o their_o duty_n by_o invitation_n and_o encouragement_n yes_o may_v parent_n discourage_v or_o provoke_v they_o by_o harsh_a and_o cruel_a usage_n no._n shall_v not_o parent_n if_o need_v require_v correct_v they_o timely_o cirrection_n cirrection_n moderate_o and_o gentle_o yes_o shall_v a_o parent_n permit_v any_o vice_n to_o get_v the_o least_o root_n in_o a_o child_n no._n shall_v a_o parent_n watch_v over_o their_o soul_n when_o they_o be_v grow_v up_o yes_o they_o to_o provide_v for_o they_o shall_v parent_n provide_v for_o their_o subsistence_n according_a to_o their_o ability_n yes_o may_v parent_n provide_v for_o their_o child_n by_o any_o unjust_a deal_n no._n be_v not_o that_o the_o way_n to_o leave_v a_o curse_n with_o they_o instead_o of_o a_o blessing_n yes_o example_n good_a example_n shall_v not_o parent_n give_v they_o a_o good_a example_n by_o that_o to_o win_v they_o to_o virtue_n yes_o piety_n to_o bless_v they_o by_o their_o prayer_n and_o piety_n shall_v they_o seek_v a_o blessing_n on_o their_o child_n both_o by_o their_o prayer_n and_o their_o christian_a life_n yes_o may_v parent_n consume_v their_o portion_n in_o their_o own_o excess_n and_o riot_n no._n or_o shall_v parent_n reserve_v all_o till_o their_o death_n and_o let_v they_o want_v or_o put_v they_o upon_o unlawful_a shift_n in_o the_o mean_a time_n no._n may_v parent_n oppress_v they_o with_o harsh_a and_o unreasonable_a command_n no._n may_v a_o parent_n marry_v they_o utter_o against_o their_o will_n no._n sunday_n xv._o due_n to_o brethren_n shall_v christian_n bear_v a_o great_a love_n and_o kindness_n towards_o their_o natural_a brethren_n yes_o shall_v not_o natural_a brethren_n and_o sister_n beware_v of_o envy_n and_o heartburning_n towards_o each_o other_o yes_o natural_a natural_a shall_v we_o not_o have_v a_o great_a love_n and_o affection_n for_o our_o spiritual_a brethren_n yes_o spiritual_a spiritual_a be_v not_o spiritual_a brethren_n our_o fellow-christians_a yes_o shall_v we_o not_o join_v with_o they_o in_o holy_a duty_n in_o prayer_n hear_v the_o word_n and_o receive_v the_o sacrament_n yes_o may_v we_o despise_v or_o hate_v a_o fellow-christian_a because_o he_o differ_v from_o we_o in_o some_o opinion_n no._n if_o a_o brother_n be_v overtake_v in_o a_o fault_n shall_v we_o not_o do_v our_o best_a to_o bring_v he_o to_o repentance_n yes_o shall_v we_o triumph_v over_o he_o in_o respect_n of_o our_o own_o innocence_n no._n shall_v we_o christian_n have_v a_o fellow-feeling_n of_o one_o another_o suffering_n and_o affliction_n yes_o may_v we_o rejoice_v at_o the_o sin_n or_o affliction_n of_o any_o man_n no._n duty-obedience_n wife_n duty-obedience_n be_v the_o wife_n to_o obey_v the_o husband_n in_o all_o lawful_a command_n yes_o but_o what_o if_o the_o thing_n command_v be_v inconvenient_a