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Short Grounds of CATECHISME : Delivered by way of Question and Answer , with plaine proofes for the Answer set downe at large .

By WILLIAM WARD Minister of the Word at Guysbrough in Cleave land within Yorkeshire .

IOB 5 last .

Lo , this we have searched , and so it is : heare it , and know it for thy good .

ACTS 17. 11.

These were more noble then they of Thessalonica , receiving the Word withall alacritie , daily searching the Scriptures whether those things were so .

CAMBRIDGE : Printed by the Printers to the Universitie . 1027.

TO THE READER .

ALthough there be Catechismes enough , whom I might have followed in teaching our Child●●● yet I though : fitter to choose that , which our Mother the Church hath commended to us for that purpose , and which in truth , containes the grounds as rightly deciphered and truely disposed as any other ; so as for all manner of Explanation , Confirmation , and Enlargement , I could not have followed a better Guide : Having therefore conceived such Questions as I thought fittest to explaine the severall foundations of Catechisme , and sought out according to my weake ability some places of Scripture , ( the onely true foundation of our Faith ) to confirme the conscience 〈◇〉 very point , both of Faith and of Obedience , desiring that the Youth might learne and have in memory , as well the holy Scriptures confirming , as the Doctrines thereby confirmed , I perceived it was both a wearisome trouble to them to search and w●●●●ut so many places , ( and our lazie daies are hardly drawne to laborious workes especially in matters of Religion ) and also the places , though truely quoted , were often so unfuly and obscurely extracted through their weakenesse , as it required a second labour to unteach their mistakings : for this onely purpose I resolved , ( to which otherwise I should never have been drawne ) to offer it to the Presse ; h●ping that ( seeing custome hath bred a willingnesse to commit Catechismes to memorie ) it will be no small instruction to youth , to have in readines in their hearts plain places of holy Scripture , to confirme every maine point of our Profession . For my doing herein , I have for president Bucaeus , who hath in like sort done ; this excepted , that I have neither with him brought in any testimonie without the Scriptures , nor ( except verie seldome ) from the Apochryphall , as beeing insufficient for foundation , howsoever of holy and profitable instruction . What is done for thy good take in good part , and the Lord blesse it to thy edification for his Christs sake .

Thine in the Lord , W. WARD .
Question . WHAT is the first promise we make in Baptisme ? To forsake the Devill and all his workes , the pompes and vanities of this wicked World , and all the sinfull lusts of the flesh .
Q. How must we forsake the Devill ? By forsaking a sinne , whereby hee b ensnares and c workes in the wicked . a Ephes . 4. 26 , 27. Bee angry , and sinne not , neither give place to the Devill . b 2. Tim . 2. 26. That they may come out of the snare of the Devill , who are taken of him at his will . c Ephes . 2. 2. In trespasses and sinnes yee walked , after the Prince that rules in the ayre : the Spirit that now workes in the children of disobedience .
Q. What is the fruit of this thraldome ? Wee are made the children of a wrath and death , whereof the b devill hath power . a Ephes . 2. 3. In fulfilling the will of the flesh wee were by nature the children of wrath . b Heb . 2. 14. He that hath power of death is the devill .
Q. How are we delivered from it ? Wee must bee made free by the Sonne of God . Ioh . 8. 36. If the Sonne make you free , you shall bee free indeed . Luk . 11. 22. When a stronger then he commeth upon him , hee overcomes him , and takes from him all his armour .
Q. How must we forsake the World ? By crucifying the love of it in our hearts . Galat . 6. 14. By the Crosse of Christ the World is crucified unto me , and I unto the World . 1. Ioh . 2. 15. Love not the World , nor the things in the World .
Q. Why so ? Because wee cannot love both the world and God . Matth . 6. 24. Yee cannot serve God and Mammon . Iames 4. 4. The amitie of the world is enmitie of God . Whosoever will be a friend of the world , makes himselfe the enemie of God . 1. Ioh . 2. 15. If any man love the world , the love of the Father is not in him .
Q. How must we forsake the flesh ? By a crucifying , and b avoiding our lusts and wills . a Galat . 5. 24. They that are Christs , have crucified the flesh , with the affections and lusts . b 1. Pet . 2. 11. Abstaine from fleshly lusts which fight against the soule . & 4 2. Hence forth we must live , not after the lusts of men , but after the will of God .
Q. Why so ? Because they that live after the flesh cannot be saved . Rom. 8. 13. If yee live after the flesh , yee shall die . 1. Cor . 15. 30. Flesh and blood shal not inherite the Kingdome of God .
Q. What is our second promise made in Baptisme ? To beleeve all the Articles of the Christian faith .
Q. Rehearse the Articles of thy Beleefe . I beleeve in God the Father , &c.
Q. Why say we , I beleeve ? Because every one must be saved by his owne faith . Abac . 2. 4. The just shall live by his faith . Act. 8. 37. If thou beleevest with all thy heart , thou maiest . 1. Ioh . 5. 10. Hee that beleeveth in the Sonne of God , hath the witnesse in himselfe .
Q. What is faith ? Faith in generall is a firme assent to all supernaturall truth revealed . Acts 26. 27. Beleevest thou the Prophets ? I know thou beleevest .
Q. Will every faith justifie ? There is a dead faith that profits not . Iames 2. 26 , 27. As the body without the spirit is dead , even so faith without workes is dead .
Q. How is a lively faith knowne from a dead ? By the fruites .
Q. How by the fruites ? A lively faith both a purifies the heart , and b brings forth fruit in the life , and so c makes us as new creatures . a Acts 15. 9. God-purified their hearts by faith . b Galat . 5. 6. Faith onely availes , which workes through love . Iames 2. 2. Through works , the faith is made perfect . c 2. Cor . 5. 17. If any be in Christ , hee is a new creature .
Q. What is justifying faith ? A trust and affiance in God , promising pardon of sinne ; and attonement with God for the merits of Christ .
Q. Is there not a weake faith which is true ? Yes , there is a faith joyned with some unbeleefe , and distrust . Mark : 9. 24. Lord I beleeve , helpe my unbeleefe .
Q. What call you a strong faith ? That which is a sealed with b a full affiance and assurance . a Eph. 1. 13. After you beleeved , you were sealed with the holy Spirit of promise . b Hebr . 10. 22. Let us draw neere with a true heart , in full assurance of faith .
Q. What doe we gaine by faith ? The communion of Christ in our spirits . Ephes . 3. 17. That Christ may dwell in our hearts by faith .
Q. What priviledges have we thereby ? a Iustification , b sanctification , c ioy in the spirit , d eternall salvation . a Rom. 5. 3. We are justified by faith . Act. 10. 43. All that beleeve in him shall receive remission of sinnes . b 1. Cor . 6. 11. Ye are washed , sanctified , in the name of our Lord Iesus . Gal. 2. 20. The life which I now live , I live by the faith of the Sonne of God . c 1. Pet . 1. 8. In whom now beleeving , yee rejoyce with a joy unspeakeable and glorious . Rom. 14. 17. The kingdome of heaven is joy and peace in the holy Ghost . d Eph. 2. 8. By grace ye are saved through faith . 1. Pet . 1. 9. Receiving the ende of your faith , even the salvation of your soules . Ioh . 3. 16. Whosoever beleeves in him shall not perish , but have everlasting life .
Q. How is faith to be sought for ? By diligent hearing the Word preached . Rom. 10. 17. Faith comes by hearing , and hearing by the word of God . Ioh . 5. 39. Search the Scriptures , for they are they which testifie of me . And 4. 42. Now we beleeve , for we have heard him our selves .
Q. What doe we learne chiefly in these Articles of our Beleefe ? First , I learne to beleeve in God the Father , who hath made me and all the World .
Q. Why doe we call God Father ? Because all true beleevers are made his children . Ioh . 1. 12. As many as beleeved , to them he gave power to become the sonnes of God . Gal. 3. 26. Ye are all the sonnes of God by faith in Iesus Christ . 2. Cor . 6. 18. I will be your Father , and you shall be my sonnes and daughters . Rom. 8. 15. 16.
Q. Why call we him Almightie ? To teach us the rather to a feare him , and b trust in him . a 1. Pet . 1. 17. If ye call him Father , passe the time of your conversation here in feare . b Luk . 12. 29 , 30. Stand not in doubt , your Father knowes that you have need of these things . 2. Cor . 5. 7.
Q. Why maker of heaven and earth ? Because the world was made by him . Genes . 1. 1. In the beginning God made heaven and earth . Nehem . 9. 6. O God , thou madest heaven , and the heaven of heavens , the earth , the sea , and all that are in them . Exod . 20. 11.
Q. Why else ? To shew , that as God made all things , so hee preserveth all things , and doth governe them by his speciall providence . Psal . 145. 15. The eyes of all waite upon thee , thou givest them meate in due season . Matth . 10. 29. A sparrow shall not fall to the ground without your Father . Heb . 1. 3. He beares up all things by his mighty word
Q. What learne we next in these Articles ? To beleeve in God the Sonne , who hath redeemed me and all mankind .
Q. What signifies Iesus ? A Saviour . Luk . 4. 11. This day is borne to you a Saviour . Ioh . 4. 42. Wee know he is Christ the Saviour of the World . Act. 5. 31. Him hath God lift up to be a Saviour . Act. 13. 23. Eph. 5. 23.
Q. What signifies Christ ? Anointed . Esa . 61. 1. & Luk . 4. 18 The Spirit of the Lord is upon me . Acts 10. 38. God hath anointed Iesus of Nazareth with the holy Ghost . Act. 4. 27.
Q Whereto is he anointed ? To be our a King , b Priest , 〈◇〉 c Prophet . a Esa . 9. 7. He shall sit upon the Throne of David , and upon his Kingdome , to order it . Zach. 9. 9. Rejoyce , O Ierusalem , behold thy King commeth unto thee . Psal . 45. 6. b Psal . 110. 4. &c. Hebr . 5. 6. Thou art a Priest for ever , after the order of Melchi●…dech . Heb . 6. 20. & Heb . 2. 17. He is a faithfull High-Priest in things concerning God to make reconciliation for the sinnes of the people . c Esa . 61. 1. God hath sent mee to preach good tidings to the poore : libertie to the captives , and the acceptable yeare of the Lord . Luk . 4. 18. Thou shalt be called the Prophet of the Highest
Q. Why is Christ called Gods onely Sonne ? Because he onely is Gods Sonne by nature . Ioh . 1. 18. No man hath seene God , but the onely begotten Sonne , who is in the bosome of his father . Ioh . 3. 16. God hath given us his onely begotten Sonne . & vers . 18.
Q. How then are we Gods children ? By grace , as wee are married unto Christ . Ose . 2. 19. I will marrie thee unto mee for ever . Ioh . 3. 29. Hee that hath the bride is the bridegroome . Ephes . 5. 23. The husband is the wives head , as Christ is of the Church .
Q. Why is he called our Lord ? Because God hath appointed him to be our head and governour . Ephes . 1. 22. God hath appointed him over all things , the head of the Church . & 5. 23. Christ is the head of the Church . Eph. 4. 15. Let us in all things grow up into him which is the Head , even Christ .
Q. What doth this teach us ? That wee must separate our selves to his service . 1. Cor . 6. 20. Yee are bought with a price , therefore glorifie God in your bodies and spirits , for they are Gods . Tit . 2. 14. Christ redeemed us to bee a peculiar people to himselfe .
Q. How is it said , conceived by the Holy Ghost ? By the holy Ghost is here meant , the power of God . Luk . 1. 35. The holy Ghost shall come upon thee , and the power of the most high shall overshadow thee .
Q. What meane these words , borne of the Virgin Marie ? That he tooke our flesh truely upon him . Rom. 1. 3. Christ was made of the seede of David according to the flesh . Hebr . 2. 14. Seeing the children were partakers of flesh and blood , he also himselfe tooke part with them . & 1. Iob . 4. 1. 2.
Q. What meanes these words , suffered under Pontius Pilate ? All Christs a sufferings , and especlially his b death . a Esa . 53. 3. He is a man full of sorrow , and hath experience of infirmities . Matth . 16. 21. He must goe to Ierusalem , and suffer many things of the Elders and High Priests and be slaine . 1. Pet . 2. 21. b Rom. 6. 10. Christ died once for sinne . Heb . 2. 9. He was made lower then Angels , that he might tast of death for all men .
Q. What did Pontius Pilate ? First a iudged him innocent , and then b condemned him c against his conscience . a Ioh . 18. 38. & 19. 4. 6. Pilate said unto them , I finde no fault in him at all . Luk . 23. 14. Yee have brought me this man as one that perverts the people , and behold I have examined him , and have found no fault in him ; - no nor yet Herod . b Luk . 23. 23. They required that he might be crucified , — and Pilate gave sentence that it should bee so . Matth . 27. 26. & Mar , 15. 15. & Ioh . 19. 16. He scourged Iesus , and delivered him to be crucified . c Mar. 15. 10. He knew that the High Priests had delivered him of envy . Matth . 27. 24. He washed his hands , — saying , I am innocent of the blood of this just man .
Q. Why was Christ crucified ? It was the death appointed , to beare the curse of God . Deut . 21. 23. The curse of God is on him that is hanged . Gal. 3. 13. Cursed is every one that hangs on a tree .
Q. Why is it said , dead ? Because it was his Death that wrought our redemption . Rom. 5. 10. We were reconciled to God by the Death of his Son . 1. Cor . 15. 3. Christ died for our sinns according to the Scriptures . Col. 1. 20. Hee reconciled all things by the blood of his Crosse .
Q. Why is his Buriall mentioned ? To a confirme his death , and so i● b glorifie his resurrection . a Matth . 27. 59. Ioseph tooke the body , and put in his new toombe . Mark . 15. 44. Pilate asked if he had been any while dead ; and when hee had learned the truth of the Centurion , hee gave the body to Ioseph . b Act. 2. 24. God loosed the sorrowes of death , because it was impossible hee should bee holden of it . Vers . 31. That his soule should not bee left in grave , neither his flesh should see corruption .
Q. What learne we hence ? To die , and to bee buried with him spiritually from sinne .. Rom. 6. 6. Our old man is crucified with Christ , that the body of sinne might be destroyed . Vers . 11. Ye are dead to sinne , but alive to God . 1. Pet . 4. 1. He that suffered in the flesh , hath ceased from sinne . Coloss . 2. 12.
Q. How is his descending into Hell vnderstood ? By some of a locall descending , to triumph over the Devils . Eph. 4. 9. He descended into the lowest parts of the earth . 1. Pet . 3. 19. Hee went and preached to the Spirits that are in prison .
Q. How otherwise ? That his soule continued for some time in a state of separation , disioyned from the body .
Q. How otherwise ? By others , of the sorrowes of hell suffered on the Crosse . Psal . 116. 3. The snares of death compassed mee , the griefes of hell caught me . Matthew . 27. 46. Iesus cryed with a loud voyce , saying , My God , my God , why hast thou forsaken me ?
Q. Wherefore did he rise againe ? To make perfect our redemption .

Rom. 4. 25. Christ was delivered for our sinnes , and is risen againe for our justification .

Q. Wherefore else ? To confirme the hope of our resurrection . 1. Cor . 5. 13. 16. If there be no resurrection , then Christ is not risen . Vers . 20. Christ is risen , and is made the first fruits of them that slept . 2. Cor . 4. 14. Hee that raised up the Lord Iesus , shall raise us up also by Iesus . Iob . 19. 25.
Q. Why further ? To lead us to spirituall resurrection to new life . Rom. 6. 4. As Christ was raised up from the dead , so we also should walke in newnes of life . Vers . 11. Rom. 8. 11. Hee that raised Christ from the dead , shall also quicken your mortall bodies . Ephes . 5. 14. Coloss . 2. 12.
Q. Why did he ascend ? To prepare a place for us in Heaven . Ioh . 14. 2. I goe to prepare a place for you .
Q. Why else ? To send the Comforter unto us . Ioh . 16. 7. If I goe not away , the Comforter will not come unto you ; but if I depart , I wil send him unto you . Ioh . 7. 39. The Holy Ghost was not yet , because Iesus was not glorified .
Q. For what further end ? To teach us to ascend to him in our meditations . Col. 3. 1. If ye bee risen with Christ , seeke those things which are above , where Christ sitteth at the right hand of God .
Q. What signifies his sitting at the right hand of God ? His exaltation to the glory of God . Eph. 1. 20. He set him at his right hand , - far above all things , principallitie , and powers , and might , and dominion , and every name that is named . Philip . 2. 9. God hath highly exalted him , and given him a name above every name . Heb . 1. 3. He sitteth at the right hand of the Majestie , in the highest places . Psal . 110. 1. Act. 2. 34.
Q. What gaine we thereby ? Continuall intercession for the pardon of our sinnes . 1. Ioh . 2. 1. If any man sinne , wee have an Advocate with the Father , Iesus Christ the just , he is the reconciliation for our sinnes , and the sinnes of the whole world . Rom. 8. 34. Who shall condemne me ? — it is Christ which sitteth at the right hand of God , and makes request for us .
Q. What more ? Assurance to partake the same glory with him . Col. 3 4. When Christ which is our life shal appeare , then shall wee also appeare with him in glory . 1. Tim . 4. 8. There is laid up for me the crowne of righteousnesse , which the Lord shall give at that day to all them that love his appearing . 1. Pet . 4. 13. and 1. Ioh . 3. 2.
Q. How understand you his comming againe to judgement ? That hee shall come a truely in person , and b end this wicked world . a Matth . 26. 64. Hereafter ye shall see the Sonne of man — comming in the cloudes of Heaven . Acts 1. 11. Iesus shall so come as you have seen him goe into heaven . b 1. Cor . 15. 24. Then shall bee the ende . 1. Pet . 4. 7. The end of all things is at hand . Apoc . 10. 6. The Angells sware that time shall be no more .
Q. How shall this judgement be ? All mens a works and b secrets shall be brought into iudgement . a 2. Cor . 5. 10. We must all appeare before the judgement seat of Christ , that every one may receive according to that he hath done in body . Apoc . 20. 12. I saw the dead , both great and small , stand before God , and the bookes were opened , — and the dead were judged of those things written in those bookes . Rom. 2. 6. b Rom. 2. 16 At that day , God shall judge the secrets of men by Iesus Christ .
Q. Who shall be judged ? a All , both the b righteous , the c wicked , and the d devills themselves . a Rom. 14. 10. Wee shall all appeare before the judgement seat of Christ , that every one may receive according to that he hath done . Act. 17. 31. In that day hee will judge the world . b Matth . 25. 34. The King shall say to them on his right hand , Come yee blessed of my Father , inherite the Kingdome . 1. Pet . 4. 17. Iudgement must beginne at the house of God . 2. Thes . 1. 7. 10. 2. Tim . 4. 8. c Matth . 25. 41. Then shall he say to them on his left hand , Depart from me ye cursed into everlasting fire . 2. Thess. 1. 8. The Lord Iesus shall shew himselfe from heaven , in flaming fire , rendring vengeance to them which know not God , and obey not his Gospell . Matth . 7. 22. d Iude ver. 6. The Angels which kept not their first estate , he hath reserved in everlasting chaines , to the judgement of the great day . And 2. Pet . 2. 4. Matth . 8. 29. The Devils cryed , saying , Art thou come to torment us before the time ?
Q. What learne wee thirdly in this Article ? To beleeve in God the holy Ghost , who sanctifieth me , and all the elect people of God .
Q. What is the Holy Ghost ? The third a person proceeding from the b Father and the Sonne . a Matth . 28. 19. Goe — and baptize in the name of the Father , Sonne , and holy Ghost . 1. Ioh . 5. 7. There are three which beare record in Heaven , the Father , the Word , and Holy Ghost , and these three are one . 2. Cor . 13. 13. b Ioh . 15. 26. The Comforter will come , whom I will send unto you from the Father . Galat . 4. 6. God hath sent forth the Spirit of his Sonne into your hearts .
Q. Why is he called Holy , rather then the Father or the Sonne ? Because it is his Office to sanctifie us . 1. Cor . 6. 7. Ye are sanctified — in the Name of the Lord Iesus , and by the Spirit of God . 2. Thess. 2. 13. God hath chosen you to salvation , through the sanctification of the Spirit . Rom. 15. 16. 1. Pet . 1. 2.
Q. What learne we further in these Articles ? The prerogatives belonging to the Catholique Church of God .
Q. What is the Catholique Church ? The Catholike Church is a company of persons , that alwayes did , now doe , and till the ende of the World , shall make an holy profession of all saving truth necessarie to salvation ; & in that company is the mysticall body of Christ , consisting of those persons who are ordained to eternall salvation . Rom. 12. 5. 1. Cor . 10. 51. We beeing many are one bodie in Christ . Ephes . 5. 23. Christ is the Head of the Church , and the Saviour of his Bodie . And vers . 30.

b Act. 2. 47. The Lord added to the Church daily such as should be saved . Act. 13. 48. As many as were ordained to eternall life beleeved .

Q. Why is it called Catholique ? Because it is not tied to one place , but dispersed over all the World . Psal . 2. 8. I will give thee — the ends of the earth for thy possession . Psal . 194. & Rom. 10. 18. Their line is gone foorth through all the earth , and their words to the ends of the World .
Q. Who is the Head of this Church ? The chiefe a Bishop and b Head thereof is Iesus Christ . a 1. Pet . 2. 25. & 5. 4 Ye are returned to the shepheard and Bishoppe of your soules . b Psal . 18. 43. Thou hast made me the head of the heathen . Eph. 1. 22. He hath appointed him over all things the head of the Church . & 5. 23. Coloss . 1. 18. Hee is the head of the body the Church .
Q. Why is it called holy ? Because they onely are true members that are sanctified . 1. Cor . 1. 2. Vnto the Church of God , — to them that are sanctified in Christ Iesus . Eph. 5. 26. He did sanctifie it and cleanse it , to make it unto himselfe a glorious Church Heb . 10. 14. With one offering he hath consecrated for ever , them that are sanctified . & vers . 10.
Q. What signifies , the Communion of Saints ? The fellowshippe wee have with a Christ , and b all the faithfull . a Ioh . 14. 20. I am in my Father , and you in me , and I in you . & ver . 23. 1. Cor . 1. 9. Yee are called by God into the fellowship of his Sonne Iesus Christ . & 2. Cor . 2. 16. 1. Ioh . 1. 3. That ye may have fellowshippe with us , and that our fellowship may also be with the Father , and with Iesus Christ . b Eph. 2. 19. Now yee are — citizens with the Saints , and of the houshold of God . 1. Ioh . 1. 7. If wee walke in the light , wee have fellowshippe one with another . Coloss . 2. 19.
Q. What is Sinne ? Every transgression of the Law . 1. Ioh . 3. 4. Sinne is the transgression of the Law . Iames 2. 11. If thou killest , thou art a transgressor of the Law . Rom. 2. 25. 27.
Q. Who shall obtaine forgivenesse of Sinnes ? All that beleeve in Iesus Christ . Acts 10. 43. All that beleeve in him shall receive remission of sinnes . 13. 39. Rom. 3. 22. The righteousnesse of God by the faith of Iesus Christ , is unto all , and upon all that beleeve . Rom. 10. 4. Gal. 3. 22.
Q. In what manner are our sinnes forgiven ? By not beeing imputed to us . Esa . 27. 9. This is all the fruit , the taking away of his sinnes . Esa . 43. 25. Ierem . 31. 34. & Heb . 8. 12. I will forgive their iniquities , and will remember their sinnes no more . Psal . 32. 2. & Rom. 4. 8. Blessed is the man , to whom the Lord imputeth not sinne .
Q. By what meanes are they forgiven ? By the a blood and b death of Christ . a Ephes . 1. 17. Wee have redemption thorough his blood , even the forgivenesse of our sinnes . 1. Ioh . 1. 7. The blood of Christ cleanseth us from all sinnes . Hebr . 9. 14. b Rom. 5. 10. Wee are reconciled to God by the death of his Sonne . Col. 1. 21. Hee hath reconciled us , in the body of his flesh , through death . Heb . 9. 15.
Q. What meaneth , the resurrection of the body ? That wee shall bee cloathed againe with our bodies in the life to come . Iob 19. 26. I shall see God in my flesh . Ioh . 5. 28. All that are in the graves shall heare his voice , and shall come forth . Apoc . 20. 13. And the sea , — and death , and hell delivered up the dead that were in them . Rom. 8. 23. The redemption of our body .
Q. What meanes , life everlasting ? That immortall inheritance , which the righteous shall enioy for ever in heaven . 2. Cor . 4. 17. Our light affliction — causeth unto us a farre more excellent , and eternall weight of glorie . Rom. 8. 18. 21. 1. Pet . 1. 4. Wee are begotten againe to an inheritance immortall and undefiled , that fades not away . Apoc . 22. 7. The Lord God gives them light , and they shall raigne for evermore .
Q. Shall not the wicked also enjoy everlasting life in their bodies ? No , but everlasting a death , and b perdition in c torment for evermore . a Apoc . 21. 8. They shall have their part in the lake which burnes with fire and brimstone , which is the second death . & 20. 14. & Matth . 25. 41. b 2. Thess. 1. 9. They shall be punished with everlasting perdition . c Mat . 25. 46. They shall goe into everlasting paine . & 13. 42. Mark . 9. 43 : Apoc . 20. 10. They shall bee tormented every day and night for evermore .
Q. What is the third promise wee make in Baptisme ? To keepe Gods Lawes all the dayes of our lives .
Q. Doth the Lawe remaine still in force ? Yea , the Law is a good , and must not b be broken . a Rom. 7. 12. The Law is holy , and the commandement holy , just , and good . 1. Tim . 1. 8. The Law is good , if a man use it lawfully . b Matth . 5. 19. Whosoever shall breake one of these least Commandements , — shall be called the least in the Kingdome of Heaven .
Q. Who are bound to obey it ? All that a love Christ , or will enter b into life . a 1. Ioh . 14. 15. If yee love me , keepe my Commaundements . b Matth . 19. 17. If thou wilt enter into life , keepe the Commandements .
Q. How is it then said , The Lawe is not given to the righteous man ? It meanes , that the Law condemnes not righteous workes . Gal. 5. 22. The fruit of the Spirit , is love , joy , peace , — goodnesse , meekenesse , temperance , against such there is no Law .
Q. How are wee then at liberty from the Law ? Wee are freed from the impossible conditions of the Law . Rom. 8. 2. The Law of the Spirit of life in Christ Iesus , hath freed me from the law of sinne and death : — that , that which was impossible in the Law , in as much as it was weake , because of the flesh .
Q. What conditions ? First , we need not seeke to be iustified by the Law . Rom. 3. 20. By the workes of the Law shall no flesh be justified . & vers . 28. Gal. 2. 16. Know that a man is not justified by workes of the law ; because by the works of the law no flesh shall be justified .
Q. What else ? The Law cannot a condemne them that are in b Christ by his Spirit . a Rom. 6. 14. Yee are not under the Law , but under grace . b Rom. 8. 1. There is no condemnation to them that are in Christ , that walke not after the flesh , but after the Spirit . Gal. 5. 18. If ye bee led by the Spirit , ye are not under the Law .
Q. What then are the endes of the Law ? First it serves to condemne the wicked men . Rom. 2. 12. As many as have sinned in the Law , shall be judged by the Law . 1. Tim . 1. 9. The Law is given to the lawlesse and disobedient : to the ungodly sinners , unruly , prophane , murtherers ; &c.
Q. What else ? To let man see the uglines and horror of sinne . Gal. 3. 19. The law was added because of transgression . Rom. 3. 20. The Law entred — that the offences should abound . & 7. 13. That sinne might be out of measure sinfull by the Commandement .
Q. To what use serves this ? To a destroy our carnall confidence , and make us b seeke unto Christ to bee justified . a Rom. 7. 9. When the commandement came , sinne revived , but I died , and the same commandement was found unto mee unto death . b Gal. 3. 24. The law was our Schoolemaster unto Christ . Rom. 10. 4. Christ is the ende of the Law for righteousnesse .
Q. Is there no further use of the Law ? Yea , it is a rule a of direction , b to be obeyed with c reverence .. a Pro . 6. 23. The Commandement is a lant-horne , and instruction , a light — and the way of life . Psal . 119. 15. Thy word is a lanthorne to my feete , and a light to my paths . & vers . 91. b Titus 2. 12. The grace of God that bringeth salvation — teacheth us to denie ungodlinesse , and worldly lusts , and to live soberly , righteously , and godly in this world . c 1. Pet . 1. 17. If ye call God Father , passe the time of your dwelling here in feare .
Q. What doth it teach us ? The wayes of a righteousnesse , and the b knowledge of sinne . a Psal . 37. 31. The law of his God is in his heart , his steps shall not slide . Esa . 51. 7. Hearken ye that know righteousnesse , in whose heart is my law . b Rom. 3. 20. By the Law came the knowledge of sinne . & 7. 7. I knew not sinne but by the Law .
Q. What is the generall scope of the Law ? To love a God and our neighbour with b pure hearts . a Matth . 22. 37. Thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart , all thy soule , and all thy minde ; this is the first and great commandement : and the second is like unto it , Thou shalt love thy neighbour as thy selfe . b 1. Tim . 1. 5. The ende of the commandement is love out of a pure heart .
Q. How many Tables are there of the Commandements ? a Two , containing b duties to God and to our neighbour . a Exod . 31. 18. The Lord gave him two Tables of the Testimonie , tables of stone written with the finger of God . Deut . 9. 10. The Lord delivered mee two tables . b Matth . 22. 37. 39. Thou shalt love God , &c. and thou shalt love thy neighbour as thy selfe ; on these two hangeth the whole Law .
Q. How many Commandements are there ? Tenne : fowre in the first Table , sixe in the second . Exod . 34. 28. Hee wrote in the tables the words of the covenant , even the ten words . Deut . 4. 13. Then he declared to you his covenant , even the ten words .
Q. Wherefore serves the Preface ? To make us to receive the Lawe more reverently . Deu . 4. 1. Hearken O Israel , - to these lawes — that yee may possesse the Land which the Lord God giveth you . & Chap. 5. 1. & 6. 1.
Q. What are the reasons ? First , because the Lord spake them with his owne mouth . Exod . 20. 12. Ye have seene that I have talked with you from heaven . Deuter . 5. 22. These words the Lord spake to all your multitude in the mount , out of the middest of the fire , the cloud and darkenesse . And vers . 4. The Lord talked with you face to face .
Q. What else ? Because hee is a Iehovah , b mighty God . a Levit . 18. 5. Yee shall keep my statutes , I am the Lord . Vers . 6. 21. b Deut . 4. 23. & Exod . 34. 14. Take heed to your selves — for the Lord thy God is a consuming fire , and a jealous God . Deu . 10. 17. The Lord your God is a great God , mighty and terrible . & 6. 15. The Lord your God is a great God , mightie and terrible . & 6. 15. Least the wrath of the Lord be kindled against thee , and destroy thee .
Q. What further ? Because hee is our a God , and hath b done great things for us . a Deut. 7. 6. & 10. 15. The Lord thy God hath chosen thee to be a pretious people unto himselfe , above all people that are upon the earth . 4. 7. What nation is so great , unto whom the gods come so neere unto them , as our God is . b Deut . 11. 7. 8. Your eyes have seene all the great acts of the Lord , which he did , therefore ye shall keep all my commandements . & 6. 12. Beware least thou forget the Lord , which brought thee out of the land of Egypt . Levit . 11. 45.
Q What is the first Commandement ? Thou shalt have none other gods before me .
Q. What is forbidden in the first Commandement ? To love or worship any strange god inwardly or outwardly . Psal . 81. 9. If thou wilt have no strange god in thee , neither worship any strange god . Psal . 16. 4. The sorrowes of them that offer to another god , shall bee multiplyed . Psal . 44. 20. If we have holden up our hands to a strange god , shall not God search it out ?
Q. How outwardly ? By a worshipping or b permitting any heathen Idols . a Exod . 23. 24. Thou shalt not bow downe to their gods , nor serve them . And Deut . 7. 16. That shall be thy destruction . & 8. 19. Yee shall surely perish . Dan . 3. 18. O King , we will not serve thy gods , nor worship the golden image . b Deut . 12. 3. Yee shall utterly destroy all the places , wherein they served their gods : — yee shall overthrow their Altars , breake downe their pillars , burne their groves , and hew downe the graven images of their gods . Deut . 7. 25. The graven Images of their gods , ye shall burne with fire . & Exod . 23. 24.
Q. How secondly ? By a coniuring , witchcraft , and charming , or any practise with b spirits . a Deut. 18. 10. Let none be found amongst you that — useth Witchcraft , nor a regarder of times , — or a sorcerer , or a charmer , or a soothsayer , or that asketh counsell of the dead . Levit . 19. 26. Ye shall not use witchcraft , nor observe times . 2. Chron . 33. 6. b Levit . 20. 27. If a man or woman have a spirit of divination or soothsaying , Deut. 81. 11. suprà .
Q. How else ? By a seeking or b advising others to seeke to such for helpe . a Levit . 20. 6. If any turne after such as worke with spirits , and after soothsayers , I will set my face against that person , and cut him off . Ierem . 27. 9. Heare not your soothsayers , your dreamers , enchanters , nor sorcerers . 2. Kin . 1. 3. b Esa . 8. 19. When they shall say to you , Enquire at them that have a spirit of divination , and at the soothsayers , — Should not the people enquire at their God ? from the living to the dead ?
Q. How further ? By superstitious observing of a planets , b dreames , c tokens of ill fortune , and such like . a Esa . 47. 13. Let now the Astrologers , the Star-gazers , the Prognosticators stand up , — they shall be as stubble , the fire shal burn them . Ierem . 10. 2. Be not afraid for the signes of heaven . b Ier . 29. 8. Give no eare to your dreames which you dreame . & 27. 9. suprà . Zach. 10. 2. The dreamers have told a vaine thing . c Deut . 18. 10. Let none be found among you that is a regarder of times , or a marker of the flying of fowles .
Q. How also ? By swearing by the creatures , or any thing save God . Iosua 13. 7. Make no mention of the name of their gods , nor cause to sweare by them . Ierem . 5. 7. They have forsaken mee , and sworne by them that are no gods . Zeph . 1. 5 , They sware by Malcham . Ierem . 12. 16. If thou wilt sweare by my name , the Lord liveth , as they taught my people to sweare by Baal , they shall bee built , vide Genes . 42. 15.
Q. How doe wee breake this Commandement inwardly ? By giving to other things the love or feare due onely to God . Matth . 4. 10. It is written , Thou shalt worship the Lord thy God , and him onely shalt thou serve .
Q. To what things ? To the a world , and b thy selfe , or any other creature . a 1. Ioh . 2. 5. If any man love the world , the love of the Father is not in him . b Luk . 9. 23. If any will follow me , let him deny himselfe .
Q. How to the world ? In following a pride , b covetousnes , or c pleasure more then God . a Gal. 5. 26. Let us not be desirous of vaine glorie . Esa . 14. 14. I will ascend above the height of the clouds , I will be like the most High . Genes . 11. 4. Let us build us a Tower that may reach to heaven , and get us a Name . b Iob 31. 24. If I have made gold my hope , or ▪ the fine wedge my confidence . Eph. 5. 5. & Col. 3. 5. Covetousnesse is Idolatry , Abac . 2. 9. c 1. Tim . 5. 6. Shee that liveth in pleasure is dead when shee liveth . 2. Tim . 3. 4. They shall bee lovers of pleasure more then lovers of God .
Q. How in our selves ? By regarding our owne a bellies , b wills , or c lives , more then God . a Rom. 16. 18. They serve not Christ but their own bellies . Philip . 3. 19. Whose god is their bellie . b Esa . 58. 13. Thou shalt honour God , not doing thine owne wayes , nor finding thine owne pleasure , nor speaking thine owne words . c If any come to me , and hate not — his owne life — he cannot bee my disciple , Luk . 14. 26. Apoc . 12. 11. They loved not their lives unto death .
Q. How in others ? By inordinate a fearing , b loving , c respecting of man , and by d cockering our children . a Gal. 1. 10. If I pleased men , I should not be the servant of Christ . b Matth . 10. 37. Who loves father and mother , sonne or daughter more then me , is not worthy of me . c Mark . 6. 26. For their sakes which sate with him — the King sent an executioner — and hee beheaded him in the prison . d 1. Sam . 2. 29. Wherefore — honourest thou thy sonne above me .
Q. What duties are required in the affirmative part ? To acknowledge a one true God , the Father , b Sonne , c and Holy Ghost . a 2. Kings 5. 15. Now I knowe there is no God in all the world , but in Israel . 1. Chro . 28. 9. O my sonne , know thou the God of thy Father . b Ioh . 5. 23. All men should honour the Sonne , as they doe the Father . c Esa . 48. 16. Now the Lord God and his Spirit hath sent me .
Q. What is the effect of this knowledge ? To acknowledge his providence in all things . Genes . 45. 7. God sent me before you , to preserve your posteritie in this land , and to save you alive . & vers . 5. Iob 1. 21. The Lord gave , &c.
Q. What other duties are required ? To a love him , b feare him , and c trust in him . a Deut. 6. 5. Thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart . Psal . 31. 23. Love the Lord all yee his Saints . 2. Thessal . 3. 5. b Deuter . 10. 12. 20. Thou shalt feare the Lord thy God . c Psal . 115. 9. O Israel , trust thou in the Lord : — O house of Aaron trust in the Lord : — Ye that feare the Lord , trust in the Lord , he is their helper and defender
Q. What are the fruites of this love ? To a praise him , to b desire him , and to c delight in him alwayes . a Esa . 43. 21. This people have I formed for my selfe : They shall shew forth my praise . Psal . 50. 23. b Psal . 42. 1. As the hart brayes for the rivers of water , so panteth my soule after thee , O God . Psal 63. 1. & 84. 2. My soule thirsteth for thee , my flesh longeth greatly after thee . c Psal . 37. 4. Delight thy selfe in the Lord . And 84. 2. My heart and my flesh rejoyce in the living God . vers . 10. Psal . 35. 9. & 63 , 3. 5. Iob 27. 10.
Q. What else ? To a obey his will , and b beare his hand . a Deut. 11. 27. Behold , — a blessing if yee obey the Commandements of the Lord your God . Exod . 24 7. All that the Lord hath said , we will doe and bee obedient . b 1. Sam . 3. 18. It is the Lord , let him doe what seemeth him good . 2. Sam . 15. 26. Behold here am I , let him do to me as seemeth good in his eyes .
Q. What is required to this love ? To love a holinesse , the b word , the c godly , and all that God loveth . a Esa . 58. 13. If thou call the Sabbath a delight to consecrate it , as glorious to the Lord . b Psal . 119. 47. All my delight shall be in thy commandements . & vers . 97. O how I love thy Law . & vers . 127. I love it above gold , yea fine gold . c Psal . 16. 3. To the Saints — all my delight is in them . 1. Ioh . 3. 14. We are translated from death to life , because we love the brethren . Psal . 26. 8.
Q. What else ? To hate a sinne and b Sathan , and c all that God hates . a Psal . 97. 10. Ye that love the Lord , hate evill . Prov. 8. 13. The feare of the Lord is to hate evill . b Zach. 3. 2. The Lord reproove thee , Sathan . Rom. 16. 20. The Lord — shall tread Sathan under your feet . 1. Pet . 5. 8. & Matth . 13. 25. Sathan is called our enemie . c Psal . 139. 21. Doe I not hate them O Lord , that hate thee ? — I hate them with an unfained hatred , as though they were mine enemies .
Q. How doe we feare him ? By a fearing to sinne , and b reverencing his ordinances . a Psal . 4. 4. Tremble and sinne not . Prov. 16. 6. By the feare of the Lord they depart from evill . b Esa . 65. 2. To him will I look that trembleth at my words .
Q. What is the second Commandement ? Thou shalt not make to thy selfe any graven Image , nor the likenes of any thing that is in heaven above , or in the earth beneath , or in the water under the earth . Thou shalt not bow downe to them , nor worship them : For I the Lord thy God am a iealous God , and visit the sinns of the fathers upon the Children unto the third & fourth generation of them that hate me , and shew mercie unto thousands in them that love mee , and keepe my Commandements .
Q. How breake wee this Commandement ? By giving Gods worship to any image . Deut . 4. 16. Take heed to your selves , for yee saw no image in the day that the Lord spake unto you , — that ye corrupt not your selves , and make you a graven image , or representation of any figure . Deut . 27. 15. Cursed be hee that maketh any image , an abomination to the Lord .
Q. How also ? By a making , publishing , or b suffering images to such purpose . a Psal . 115. 8. & 135. 18. They that make them are like unto them . b Exod . 23. 24. You shall breake in pieces all their images . 2. King . 18. 4. Hee brake in pieces the brazen serpent that Moses had made , for — the children of Israel to burn incense to it .
Q. How else ? By worshipping any creature with religious worship . Apoc . 19. 10. & 22. 8. I fell downe before his feete to worship him ; but he said to me , See thou doe it not , for I am thy fellow servant , and one of thy brethren . Acts 10. 26 But Peter tooke him up , saying , Stand up , for even I my selfe am a man .
Q. How further ? By superstition , and all will-worship added to Gods service . Col. 2. 18. Let no man beare rule over you , — by humblenesse of mind , and worshippings of Angels . vers . 23. Which things indeede have a shew of wisdome in voluntarie religion .
Q. What duties are required ? To worship God a spiritually , truely , b diligently , and c reverently . a 1. Ioh . 4. 24. God is a spirit , and they that worship him , must worshippe him in spirit and truth . b 1. Sam . 1. 19. They rose up early , and worshipped before the Lord . Ezec . 46. 13. Thou shalt daily make a burnt offering before the Lord . c Psal . 5. 7. In thy feare will I worshippe before thy holy Temple .
Q. What else ? To set forward Gods worshippe amongst others , according to our calling . 2. King . 30. 1. And Hezekiah sent to all Israel and Iudah — that they should come to the house of the Lord , — to keep the Passeover .
Q. What more ? To use the helpes reverently , as a fasting , b prayer , and c vowes . a 2. Kin . 20. 3. Iehosaphat set himselfe to seeke the Lord , and proclaimed a fast thoroughout all Iudah . b 1. Thess. 5. 17. Pray continually . Eph. 6. 18. Pray alwayes . c Psa . 50. 14. Pay thy vowes unto the most high . Psal . 116. 14. I will pay my vowes unto the Lord . Eccles . 5. 3. When thou hast vowed to the Lord deferre not to pay it . Deuter . 23. 21.
Q. What is the third Commandement ? Thou shalt not take the name of the Lord thy God in vaine , &c.
Q. What is meant by the name of God ? His a power , his b glorie , and whatsoever doth c represent it . a The Angel - will not spare your misdeeds because my name is in him , Prov. 18. 10. b Psal . 8. 1. O Lord our God , how excellent is thy name in all the world ! Deuter . 32. 3. c 2. King . 21. 7. In this house — which I have chosen — will I put my name for ever . Deu . 12. 5. Yee shall seeke the place which the Lord shall choose — to put his Name there . Ier . 32. 34.
Q. How is it taken in vaine in the word ? By blaspheming a God , or his b Word , or c Religion . a Levit . 24. 16. Hee that blasphemes the Name of the Lord , shall be put to death ▪ Dan . 3. 15. Who is that god that can deliver you out of my hands . b Act. 18. 6. When they blasphemed , hee shooke his raiment , and said , — your blood be upon your owne head . c Act. 19. 9. But when certaine — spake evill of the way before the multitude , he departed from them , and separated the disciples . & 28. 22. This way is every where spoken against .
Q. How else ? By a periurie , or b wicked swearing . a Levit . 19. 12. Ye shall not sweare by my Name falsely . Zach. 5. 4. The curse shall enter into the house of them , that falsely sweare by my name , and it shall remaine in the midst of his house , and consume it with the timber and the stones thereof . Zach. 8. 17. Love no false oath , for these are things I hate , saith the Lord . Mal . 3. 5. b Zach. 5. 3. Every one that sweareth shall be cut off . Matth . 5. 34. I say unto you , Sweare not at all . Iam . 5. 12. My brethren , sweare not neither by heaven , nor by earth , nor by any other oath . Eccles . 23. 9.
Q. How also ? By abusing the same to sorcerie or witchcraft . Acts 19. 13. Then certaine vagabonds , — exorcists , tooke in hand to name over them that had evill spirits , the name of the Lord Iesus ; saying , Wee adjure you by Iesus ▪ whom Paul preacheth .
Q. How further ? By a cursing , or b threatning by the name of God . a 1. Sam . 17. 43. And the Philistim cursed David by his gods . 2. Sam . 16. 7 , 8. Thus said Shimei when he cursed , — the Lord hath brought upon thee all the blood of the house of Saul . Rom. 12. 14. Curse not b ●● Kin . 19. 2. The gods doe so to me , and more also , if I make not thy life like one of theirs . & 2. Kin . 6. 31.
Q. How yet ? By speaking of a God , or b his word without reverence . a Esa . 37. 10. Let not thy God deceive thee whom thou trustest . Philip . 2. 10. At the name of IESVS , every knee shall bow . b Psal . 50. 16. Vnto the wicked saith God , Why shouldest thou take my covenant in thy mouth ? 1. Pet . 4. 7. If any man speake , let him speake as the words of God .
Q. How moreover ? By murmuring against Gods a iustice , b goodnesse , or c truth . a Ierem . 16. 10. Wherefore hath the Lord pronounced all this great plague against us ? what is our iniquitie ? what is our sinne that we have committed ? Ezec . 18. 25 Yee say the way of the Lord is not equall . b Deu . 1. 27 Because the Lord hated us , therefore he hath brought us out of Egypt ; — to destroy us . c Esa 63. 17. O Lord , why hast thou made us one , and hardened our hearts .
Q. How lastly ? By abusing the word to the defending of sinne . Matth . 4. 6. Cast thy selfe downe ; for it is written , He will give his Angels charge over thee , and with their hands they shall lift thee up . Rom. 6. 15. What then , shall wee sinne , because wee are not under the Lawe , but under grace ?
Q. How in life ? By living prophanely in our calling . Ezech . 36. 20. Among the heathen where they went , they polluted my holy Name , while they said of them , These are the people of the Lord . Rom. 2. 24. Through breaking of the Law dishonourest thou God , for the name of God is blasphemed among the Gentiles through you .
Q. How honour wee the Name of God ? By setting forth his a praise b continually . a 1. Chron . 16. 4. Hee appointed certaine of the Levites — to rehearse , and to thanke and praise the Lord God of Israel . Psal . 99. 3. They shall praise thy great and fearefull Name . b Psal . 63. 4. I will magnifie thee all my life . And Psal . 113. 3. The Lords Name is praised , from the rising of the sunne , to the going downe of the same .
Q. How in our hearts ? By thinking of him incessantly with reverence . Psal . 63. 5. 6. My mouth shall praise thee with joyfull lips , when I remember thee on my bed . And 145. 5. I will meditate of the beauty of thy glorious Majestie .
Q. How in his word ? By loving and reverencing the a Word , and the b preaching thereof . a Psal . 119. 16. I wil delight in thy statutes , and I will not forget thy word . And vers . 72. & 127. The law of thy mouth is dearer to me then thousands of gold and silver . Esa . 66. 2. To him will I looke — that trembleth at my word . b Rom. 10. 15. How beautifull are the feete of them , which bring glad tidings of peace , and — of good things .
Q. How in Religion ? By professing true Religion zealously . 1. Timoth . 6. 12. Lay hold of eternall life whereunto thou art called , and hast professed a good profession before many witnesses . Hebr . 4. 15. & 10. 23. Let us hold fast the profession of our hope , without wavering .
Q. How in life ? By shining in holy conversation . Matth . 5. 16. Let your light so shine before men , that they may see your good workes , and glorifie your father which is in heaven . Phil . 2. 15 Doe all things — that yee may be blamelesse and pure — in the midst of a crooked generation , among whom yee shine as lights in the world .
Q. How in others ? By stirring them up to holinesse and religion . Psal . 22. 22. I will declare thy Name unto my brethren — saying , Praise the Lord , yee that feare him , magnifie him all yee seed of Iacob . 2. Pet . 1. 13. I thinke it meet as long as I am in this tabernacle , to stirre you up by putting you in remembrance .
Q. How in other things ? By a confessing our sinnes , and b giving God thankes for all the good and c evil that betides us . a Ios . 7. 19. My sonne , I beseech thee give glorie to God , — and make confession . b Deut . 8. 10. When thou hast eaten and filled thy selfe , blesse the Lord for the good land which he hath given thee . c Iob 1. 21. The Lord hath taken away , blessed be the name of the Lord .
Q. What is the fourth Commandement ? Remember thou kéepe holy the Sabbath day : Sixe dayes thou shalt labour , and doe all that thou hast to doe : But the seaventh day is the Sabbath of the Lord thy God . In it thou shalt doe no manner of worke , thou , and thy sonne , and thy daughter , thy man-servant , and thy maid servant , thy cattell , and the stranger that is within thy gates : For in sixe dayes the Lord made heaven and earth , the sea , and all that in them is , & rested the seaventh day : Wherefore the Lord blessed the seaventh day , and hallowed it .
Q. What is the appointed time for the Sabbath ? The a a Genes . 3. 3. So God blessed the seaventh day , and sanctified it . seaventh day , b b Act. 20. 7. The first day of the weeke , the Disciples came together to breake bread , and Paul preached unto them . 1. Cor . 16. 2. Every first day of the weeke , let every one of you put aside by himselfe , — as God hath prospered him . Mark 2. 28. The Sonne of man is Lord of the Sabbath . changed into the day of Christs resurrection .
Q. What is forbidden in tbis Commandement ? All a bodily labour , except b upon necessitie . a Exod . 31. 15. Whosoever doth any work on the Sabbath day , shall die the death . Num . 15. 35. This man that gathered sticks on the Sabbath day , vers . 22. shall die the death . Ier . 17. 21. Beare no burdens on the Sabbath day , nor do no worke , but sanctifie the Sabbath . Nehem . 13. 15. b Matth . 12. 5. Have yee not read in the Law , how the Priests in the Temple breake the Sabbath , and are blamelesse . Luk . 13. 15. Hypocrite , doth not each of you on the Sabbath loose his oxe , and his asse from the stall — and ought not this daughter of Abraham-to be loosed on the Sabbath day . Matth . 12. 12. Ioh . 4. 23.
Q. What else ? All our owne vaine wayes , words , or wills . Esa . 58. 13. If thou turne away thy foote — from doing thy will on my holy day - not doing thine owne wayes , nor seeking thine owne will , I will cause thee to mount , &c.
Q. What is commanded here ? The workes of the a Sanctuarie , as b praier , c the word , and d Sacraments . a Levit . 26. 2. Yee shall keepe my Sabbaths , and reverence my Sanctuarie . b Act. 3. 1. Peter and Iohn went to the Temple at the ninth houre of prayer . c Acts 13. 27. & 15. 21. Moses and the Prophets are read in the Synagogues every Sabbath day . Luk . 4. 16. Iesus as his custome was , went into the Synagogue on the Sabbath day to read . d Act. 20. 7. And the first day of the weeke , the Disciples came together to breake bread .
Q. What else ? To refresh our families and cattell , by resting from their labours . Exod . 23. 12. The seaventh day thou shalt rest , that thine oxe and thine asse may rest , and the sonne of thy maid , and thy stranger may bee refresht . Deut . 5. 14. That thy man-servant and thy maid may rest as well as thou .
Q. How is the Sabbath sanctified privately ? By a meditation , b conference , c praier , and such like . a Luk . 2. 19. Mary pondered those sayings in her heart . b Luk . 24. 32. And they said betweene themselves , Did not our hearts burne within us — when he opened to us the Scripture ? c Esa . 56. 7. My house shall bee called the house of prayer for all people .
Q. How inwardly ? By doing these workes with a our hearts , and b delighting therein . a 1. Pet . 3. 15. Sanctifie the Lord God in your hearts . b Esa . 58. 13. If thou call the Sabbath a delight to consecrate it as glorious to the Lord , — then shalt thou delight in the Lord .
Q. Whome must we cause to keepe it ? All that are any way within our charge . Deut . 31. 12. The people together , men , women , and children , the stranger that is within thy gates , that they may heare . & 5. 14. Thou shalt doe no worke ; thou , thy sonne , thy daughter , thy man-servant , nor thy maid servant , thy oxe , nor thine asse , nor thy cattell , nor thy stranger within thy gates .
Q. What meanes are to be used ? A fore-going a preparation , and b fore-sight , to prevent impediments . a Mark . 15. 42. It was the day , of preparation before the Sabbath . b Iob . 19. 31. The Iewes , that the body should not remaine on the Crosse on the Sabbath day , besought Pilate , &c. that they might bee taken downe .
Q. What is the fifth Commandement ? Honour thy father and thy mother , that thy daies may bee long in the land which the Lord thy God giveth thée .
Q. Who are the Parents here to bee bonoured ? All our Superiours in power and dignity .
Q. Who are Superiours in power ? All that haue authority ouer vs in a Commonwealth , b Church , or c private family . a Rom. 13. 1. Let every soule be subject to the higher powers ; for there is no power but of God . Vers . 2. Whosoever resisteth the powers , resisteth the Ordinance of God . 1. Pet . 2. 13. Submit your selves to all manner ordinance of man for the Lords sake . b 1. Tim . 5. 17. The Elders that rule well , are worthy of double honour . And Hebr . 13. 17. Obey those that have the oversight of you ; for they watch for your soules , as they that must give accounts . c Whether for servants , Mal . 1. 6. A sonne honoureth his father , and a servant his master . Eph. 6. 5. and Col. 3. 22. Servants bee obedient to your masters . 1. Pet . 2. 18. Even to the froward : Or secondly children , Prov. 23. 22. Obey thy father that hath begotten thee , and despise not thy mother when she is old : Or thirdly Wives , Eph. 5. 33. Let the wife reverence her husband .
Q. Who are Superiours unto us in dignity ? The a righteous , the b prudent , the c honoured , and the d aged . Mark . 6. 20. Herod knowing that Iohn was a just man and a holy , reverenced him . Act. 28. 9 , 10. Others also in the I le — did us great honour . b Prov. 3. 35. The wise shall inherite glory . & 4. 8. Wisedome shall bring thee to honour , if thou embrace her . See Prov. 17. 2. c Est. 3. 2. All the Kings servants bowed their knees , and reverenced Haman ; for so had the King commanded . & 6. 11. Haman-proclaimed before Mordecai , Thus shall it be done to the man whom the King will honour . d Levit. 19 32. Thou shalt rise up before the hoare head , and honour the person of the old man , and dread thy God .
Q. What is the honour due to all Superiours ? Reverence in Love and meeknesse . Rom. 12. 10. In giving honour , goe one before another . 1. Pet . 2. 17. Honour all men .
Q. What more owe we to Superiours in authority ? a Obedience , b thankfulnes , and c patience . a Rom. 13. 5. You must be subject not for wrath only , but for conscience sake . b Rom. 13. 6. For this cause ye pay tribute , for they are Gods ministers . c Prov. 15 32. He that obeyeth correction getteth understanding .
Q. What owe Superiours to their inferiours ? a Equity , and a brotherly b care and c carriage towards them . a Deut. 16. 20. That which is just and right shalt thou follow . b Numb . 11. 12. Thou sayest to me , Carrie them in thy bosome as a nurse beareth the sucking child . Gen. 50. 21. Feare not , I will nourish you , and your children ; and hee spake kindly to them . c Luk . 22. 26. Let the greatest among you be as the least , and the chiefest as hee that serveth .
Q. What is forbidden in this Commandement ? Disobedience in a deed , b word , or c harsh behaviour . a Deut. 17. 12. That man that will doe presumptuously , not hearkning-to the Iudge , shall die . Rom. 13. 2. They that resist shall receive to themselves judgement . b Deut . 27. 16. Cursed is he that curseth Father or mother . Eccl. 10. 20. Curse not the King , no not in thy thought . Exodus 22. 28. Thou shalt not raile upon the Iudge , neither speake evill of the ruler of thy people . c Act. 23. 5 I wist not , brethren , that it was the high Priest , for it is written , Thou shalt not speake evill of the ruler of thy people .
Q. What are the impediments that hinder these duties ? a Presumption , b wrath , and c an unbridled tongue . a 2. Pet . 2. 10. They are presumptuous , and stand in their owne conceit , and feare not to speake evill of them that are in dignity . Prov. 21. 24. b Prov. 14. 17. He that is hastie to anger , committeth folly . 2. Sam . 3. 8. Abners wrath made him to rebell against Ishbosheth . c Prov. 15. 4. The frowardnesse of the tongue , is the breaking of the mind .
Q. What is the sixth Commandement ? Thou shalt not kill .
Q. How doe we kill in act ? By a working , b plotting , or c consenting to any mans d death , or bodily harme . a Gen. 9. 6. Who so sheddeth mans blood , by man shall his blood be shed . 2. Sam . 3. 27. Ioab smote Abner under the fifth ribbe that he died . b 2. Sam . 12. 9. Thou hast killed Vriah with the sword — of the children of Ammon . c Act. 8. 1. And Saul consented unto his death . d Deut . 27. 24. Cursed be hee that smiteth his neighbour secretly .
Q. How in words ? By a threatning , b cursing , or c rayling . a 1. Pet . 2. 23. Christ — when hee suffered he threatned not . Act. 4. 29. Now , O Lord , behold their threatnings . b Rom. 12. 14. Blesse them which persecute you ; blesse , I say , and curse not . 1. Sam . 17. 43. And the Philistim cursed David . c Mat . 5 22. Whosoever saith to his brother , Racah , shall be worthy to be punished by the Council ; but whosoever shall say , thou foole , shall be worthy to be punished with hell fire . Psal . 35 5. They reviled me .
Q. How in outward gesture ? By a mocking , or b any uncharitable behaviour . a 2. King . 2. 23. Little children came out of the citie and mocked Elisha , — and two beares came out of the forrest , and tare in pieces two and fortie children . Matth . 27. 29. They crowned him with thornes , — and bowed the knee before him , and mocked him . b Psal . 22. 7. They have me in derision , they make mowes , and nod their head . Psal . 35. 16. The false scoffers at banquets gnashed their teeth against me . Act. 7. 54.
Q. How in heart ? By a hatred , b anger , every c evill thought against our brethren . a 1. Ioh . 3. 15. Whosoever hateth his brother is a man-slayer . And 2. 9. He that hateth his brother is in darkenesse , till this time . b Matth . 5. 29. Whosoever is angrie with his brother , unadvisedly , is culpable of judgement . 1. Cor . 13. 5. Love is not provoked to anger . Eph. 4. 26. 27. Iam . 1. 15. 20. c 1. Cor . 13. 5. Love thinketh no evill . Deut . 15. 9. Beware there be not a wicked thought in thy heart — against thy poore brother .
Q. How kill wee our brothers soule ? By causing them to sinne , by perswasion , b scandall , or c negligence . a Abac . 2. 15. Woe bee to him that giveth his neighbour drink , thou joynest thy heate and makest him drunke . Mat . 28. 12. They gave large money to the souldiers to say , his disciples stole him away . b 1. Cor . 8. 9. Take heed least your power be an occasion of falling to them that are weake . Numb . 25. 6. Behold , one — brought in a Midianitish woman — in the sight of the Congregation — who wept before the Lord , and when Phinehas slewe him , the Lord was pleased . vers . 11. c Ezec . 3. 18. & 33. 8. If thou doe not admonish the wicked of his way , he shall die for his iniquitie , but his blood will I require at thine hands .
Q. How breake we this Commandement in our selves ? By indangering our owne bodyes . Matth . 4. 6 , 7. The Devill said , — Cast thy selfe downe , — but Iesus said to him , It is written , Thou shalt not tempt the Lord thy God . Matth . 27. 5. And Iudas went and hanged himselfe .
Q. What vertues are required . a Love , b forgivenesse , and c peace towards all men . a 1. Pet . 1. 22. Seeing your soules are purified , through the Spirit to brotherly love without fainting , love one another with a pure heart fervently . Rom. 13. 10. Love is the fulfilling of the Law . b Matth 6. 14. If you forgive men their trespasses , your heavenly Father will also forgive you . Mark . 11. 25. When ye pray , forgive if yee have any thing against any man . c Rom. 12. 18. If it be possible , in so much as in you is have peace with all men . Eph 4. 3 Keepe the unitie of the spirit in the bond of peace .
Q. What are the meanes that make us break this Law ? a Covetousnesse , b drunkennesse , c malice , or d suspition of others . a Mica . 3. 3. They eate the flesh of my people , and flea off their skinnes , they breake their bones as for the pot . b Prov. 23. 29. To whom is strife , — to whom are wounds without cause , — even to them that tarrie long at the wine . c Genes . 4. 5. Therefore Caine was exceeding wrath . & vers . 8. He rose up against Abel his brother , and slew him . d Rom. 1. 29 Beeing full of murther , and of debate , — taking all things in evill part .
Q. How drawe wee other men to this murther ? By a hastie carriage in our selves , or b provocation towards them . a Prov. 15. 18. & 29. 22. The hastie man stirreth up strife . b Eph. 6 4. Provoke not your children to wrath . Galat 5. 26. Let us not provoke one another . Prov. 30. 33. As hee that wringeth the nose bringeth forth blood ; so he that forceth wrath , bringeth forth strife .
Q. What is the seaventh Commandement ? Thou shalt not commit adulterie .
Q. What is forbidden in this Commandement ? All kinde of actuall uncleannesse , as a fornication , b adulterie , c incest , d rape , and e fowler offences . a Ephes . 5. 3. Fornication and all uncleanenesse , let it not once be named amongst you . b Deut . 22. 22. If a man lie with a woman married to a man , they shall both die . c Levit . 18. 6. None shall come neere any of the kindred of his flesh . d Deut . 22. 25. If a man finde a maide in the field , and force her , hee shall die . e Levit . 18. 22. 23. & 20. 15. 1. King . 14. 24. Rom. 1. 26. 1. Cor . 6 9
Q. What else ? All uncleannesse of a gestures , b words , and c thoughts . a Prov. 6. 13. He maketh a signe with his eyes , he speaketh of dauncing and singing . See Eccles . 9. 4. Esa . 3. 16. b All uncleannes , let it not be named amongst you , — nor filthinesse , nor — jestings , which are not comely . c Matth . 5. 28. Who so looketh after a woman to lust after her , hath committed adulterie with her already in his heart . & 15. 19. Out of the heart commeth adulterie , &c.
Q. What is commanded herein ? Purity in a heart , b tongue , and c conversation . a Matth . 5. 8. Blessed are the pure in heart . b Eph. 4. 29. Let no corrupt communications proceed out of your mouth , but that which is good to the use of edifying , to administer grace to the hearers . Col. 4. 6. Let your speeches be gracious alwaies , and powdred with salt . c 1. Thess. 4. 3 , 4. This is the wil of God — that every one of you should possesse his vessell in holinesse and honour . 1. Pet . 15. As he which hath called you is holy , so be you holy in all manner of conversation .
Q. What else ? An holy use of the ordinance of marriage . Prov. 5. 18 , 19. Rejoyce with the wife of thy youth , and delight in her love continually . Hebr . 13. 4 Marriage must be honourable in all , and the bed undefiled .
Q. What are the occasions to drawe to this sinne ? a Surfeting , b drunkennesse , c idlenesse , d pride of apparrell , and e wanton company . a Ierem . 5. 7. Beeing fedde to the full , they committed adulterie , and assembled themselves by companies in harlots houses . They rose up in the morne . b Pro . 23. 31 , 33. Looke not on the wine , — thine eye , shall behold strange women , and thine heart shall speak lewd things . Genes . 19. 32. c Ezech . 16. 49. Abundance of idlenesse was in her , — they committed abomination before me . d Esa . 3. 18. The Lord shall take away the ornament of the slippers , caules , tyres , &c. e Prov. 5. 8. Keepe thy way farre from the strange woman , come not neere her doore .
Q. What are the remedies ? a Delight in the Word , b chastising our bodies , c holy exercise , d refraining ill company , and e restraining our senses and f desires . a Prov. 2. 10. 16. Knowledge — shall deliver thee from the strange woman . & 6. 23. 24. The Commandement will keepe thee from the wicked woman , & from the flatterings of the tongue of a strange woman . b 1. Cor . 9. 27. But I beat downe my bodie , and bring it into subjection . c 1. Cor . 7. 5. Give your selves to fasting and prayer , that Sathan tempt you not for your incontinence . d See the former question , Num . 5. e Iob 31. 1. I made a covenant with mine eyes , why should I thinke on a maid ? Examples to the contrary , Cenes . 6. 2. Iudg . 14. 1. See Eccles . 9. 5. 8. f Prov. 6. 25. Desire not her beautie in thy heart .
Q. What else ? Marriage it selfe . 1. Cor . 7. 2. To avoide fornication , let every man have his Wife . Vers . 9. It is bettter to marrie , then to burne .
Q. What is the eighth Commandement ? Thou shalt not steale .
Q. How breake wee this Commandement ? Either outwardly or inwardly .
Q. How outwardly ? By robbing others and our selves .
Q. How others ? By a violent robbing , or b fraudulent stealing from them . a Esa . 61. 8. I the Lord hate robbery for a burnt offering . Ezech . 18. 16. He that hath spoiled none by violence shall live . & 33. 15. If hee restore that hee hath robbed . b Levit . 19. 11. Yee shall not steale . Eph. 4. 28. Let him that stole , steale no more .
Q. How else ? By a iniustice , b oppression , or c extortion . a Prov. 21. 7. The robbery of the wicked shall destroy them , for they have refused to execute judgement . Deut . 16. 19. Wrest not the Law , nor respect persons , nor take reward ; for it blinds the eyes of the wise . b Psal . 62. 10. Trust not in oppression or robberie . Prov. 22. 16. He that oppresseth the poore to enrich himselfe — shall surely come to povertie . Esa . 3. 14. c Prov. 30. 14 There is a generation , whose teeth are swords , and their jawes knives to eate up the afflicted — the horse — leach hath two daughters which cry give , give . Luk . 19. 8. If I have taken from any man by forged cavillation , I restore foure fold . Ezec . 22. 12.
Q. How also ? By a iniuries in their goods , or b deceit in dealing , or in c weights and measures . a Exod . 22. 5. If a man hurt field or vineyard , or put his beast to feede in an other mans ground , — or kindle a fire that burnes the corne , he shall make restitution . Numb . 5. 7. He shall restore the dammage with the principall , and put a fifth part more thereunto . b Levit . 19. 11. Yee shall not deale falsely , nor lie one to another . 1. Thess. 4. 6. Let no man — defraud his brother in any matter ; for the Lord is the avenger of all such . c Levit . 19. 35. You shall not do unjustly , in line , in weight , or in measure . Deut . 25. 13. Thou shalt not have in thy bag diverse weights , nor in thy house diverse measures , a great and a small . Hos . 12. 7 , 8. Mica 6. 10. 12.
Q. How further ? By a usurious contracts , and b unconscionable pawnes and morgages . a Deut. 23. 19. Thou shalt give no usurie to thy brother , — of money , — of meat , — or of any thing that is put to usurie . Ezec . 18. 13. If he have given forth upon usury , or taken increase , shall he live ? Prov. 28. 8. Ierem . 15. 10. b Nehem . 5. 2. 3. We and our children are many , therefore we take up corne , — and wee must gage our lands , and vineyards , and houses . Vers . 6. Then was I very angry , Vers . 9. and said , that which ye doe is not good , vers . 11. Restore , I pray you , to them this day , their lands , vineyards , olives and houses ; and remit the hundred part of the silver , and of the corne , wine , and oyle , that you exact of them Vers . 13. And I shooke my lap , and said , So let God shake out every man that will not perform this thing .
Q. What are we bound to in right ? To pay a all our debts , especially b the labourers hire , and also our c tythes . a Rom. 13. 6 , 7 , 8. Give to all men their due , - Owe nothing to any man , but to love one another . Prov. 6. 3. Seeing thou art come into the hand of thy neighbour , goe and humble thy selfe , try thy friends , Psal . 15. 4. Eccles . 29. 2. 5. b Deut . 24. 4. Thou shalt not oppresse an hired servant of thy brethren , or of strangers , — thou shalt give him hire for his day : neither shall the Sunne go downe upon it ; for hee is poore , and therewith sustaineth his life , least he cry against thee unto the Lord , and it be sinn unto thee . Iam . 5. 4. Behold the hire of the labourers , — which is of you kept backe by fraud , crieth , and the cryes of them — are entred into the eares of the Lord . Levit . 19. 13. Ier . 22. 13. Mal . 3. 5. c Numb . 18. 21. 24 ▪ I have given the tenthes to the Levites for an inheritance , for their service , which they serve in the tabernacle . Mal . 3. 8 Will a man spoile his gods , yet ye have spoyled me — in tythes and offerings . Vers . 10. Bring all the tythes — that there may be meat in my house , and proove me , if I will not open the windowes of heaven , and powre yee out a blessing without measure .
Q. What else ? To restore a things lost , and found by us , or b committed to our trust . a Levit . 6. 3. 5. If a man have found that which was lost , and denies it , he shall make restitution the same day that he offereth for his trespasse . b Levit . 6. 2. 5. If any denie unto his neighbour that which was committed unto his trust , hee shall restore it , &c.
Q. What should they doe in charity to the poore ? a Lend to them fréely , b restore their pledges , c releive their wants , and d forgive their debts . a Deut. 15. 7. 8. If any of thy brethren bee poore , — thou shalt not harden thy heart , — but shalt open thy hand , and lend him sufficient for his need . Matth . 5. 42. From him that would borrow , turne not away , Luk . 6. 35. Eccles . 29. 10. b Exod . 22. 26. Deut . 24. 12. If thou take thy neighbours rayment to pledge , if he bee a poore bodie , thou shalt restore it when the Sunne goes downe , — and it shall be righteousnesse unto thee before the Lord . c Deuter . 15. 11. There shall be ever some poore in the land ; therefore thou shalt open thine hand to the needy and the poore . Vers . 10. Let it not grieve thy heart to give him ; for because of this , the Lord shall blesse thee ▪ in all that thou puttest thine hand unto . Levit . 25. 35. d Deut . 15. 2. 4. The Creditor shall quitt the loane which he hath lent to his brother , he shal not aske it againe , — save when there shall be no poore with thee . Esa . 58. 3. In the day of your fasts you require all your debts . Eccles . 29. 10.
Q. How robbe we our selves ? By a wasting our goods , or b not partaking them moderately . a Luk . 15. 13. The younger brother wasted his goods with riotous living . b Eccl. 6. 1 , 2. There is an evill much amongst men , a man to whom God hath given riches , — and he wanteth nothing , — but God gives him not power to eate thereof .
Q. How doe we robbe inwardly ? By coveting other mens goods . Acts 20. 33. I have coveted no mans silver , nor gold , nor apparell .
Q. What duties are commanded ? To be iust to all men , and charitable to the poore .
Q. What dutie is required in respect of our selves ? To enioy our owne part moderately . Eccles . 5. 18. To whom God hath given riches , and giveth him power to eate thereof , and take his part ; this is the gift of God .
Q. What are the occasions that drawe us to this sinne ? a Love of the world , b wastfulnesse , c idlenesse , and d pride . a Iam . 4. 4. Whosoever will be a friend of the world , maketh himselfe an enemie to God . 1. Ioh . 2. 15. Love not the world . b Prov. 23. 21. The drunkard and the glutton shall be poore . c Prov. 23. 21. The sleeper shall be cloathed with rags . And 24. 33. Yet a little folding of the hands to sleepe , so thy poverty commeth like — an armed man . d The proud man — inlargeth his desire as hell , — and cannot be satisfied .
Q. What are the remedies against this sinne ? a Trusting in God , b labour in our callings , and c moderate desires . a 2. Cor . 5. 7. We walke by faith , and not by sight . 1. Pet . 5. 7. Cast all your care on him , for he careth for you . b Let him — steale no more , but rather labour , and worke with his hands . 1. Thess. 4. 11. Studie to worke with your owne hands . c 1. Tim . 6. 8. Having food and rayment , be therewith content . Prov. 30. 8. Give me not povertie , nor riches : feede me with food convenient . Genes . 28. 20.
Q. What else ? To a love our brethren , and b doe as we would be done to . a Rom. 13. 10. Love doth none evill to his neighbour , therefore love is the fulfilling of the Law . b Matth . 7. 12. Whatsoever yee would that men should doe to you , even so doe yee to them : for this is the Law and the Prophets .
Q. What is the ninth Commandement ? Thou shalt not beare false witnesse against thy neighbour .
Q. What is forbidden in this Commandement ? a All lying , and b evill speaking against our neighbours . a Eph. 4. 25. Cast off lying . Coloss . 3. 9. Lie not one towards another . Ioh . 8. 44. Apoc . 22. 15. b Iam . 4. 11. Speake not evill one of another , brethren ; he that speakes evill of his brother , speakes evill of the Law .
Q. What evill speaking ? a Malicious accusation , b reviling , c inventing or d spreading tales against them . a Prov. 24. 28. Beare not witnesse against thy neighbour without cause . 1. Sam . 22. 9. Then answered Doeg , — Abimelech gave him victualls , &c. 1. King . 21. 13. b 2. Pet . 2. 11. The Angels — give not reviling judgement . c Prov. 10. 18. Hee that inventeth slaunder is a foole . d Levit. 19. 16. Thou shalt not walke about with tales , among the people .
Q. What else is forbidden ? All rash a condemning and b suspecting , c mocking , and d flattering of our brethren . a Matth . 7. 1. Iudge not , that yee bee not judged . Iam . 4. 11. He that condemneth his brother , condemneth the Law . b 1. Sam . 1. 13. Eli thought that shee had been drunke . c 2. King . 2 23. Little children came out of the citie and mocked Elisha . 2. Sam . 6. 16. d Prov. 26. 28. A flattering mouth causeth ruine . And 29. 5. Hee that flattereth his neighbour , spreads a net for his steps .
Q. What else ? All defence of wickednesse . Prov. 17. 15. He that justifies the wicked , and he that condemnes the just , are an abomination to the Lord . Esa . 5. 20. 23. Woe to them which speake good of evill , and evill of good — which justifie the wicked . Ezec . 13. 22.
Q. What is commanded here ? To speake the truth alwayes . Psal . 15. 1. 2. Lord , who shall dwell in thy Tabernacle ? — he that speaketh the truth alwaies . ●ph . 4. 25. Speake every man the truth unto his neighbour , for we are members one of another . Ioh . 18. 37. 2. Cor . 13. 8.
Q. What else ? First , to a thinke well of our brethren , and secondly to b uphold their estimation . a Phil . 1. 7. It becommeth me so to judge of you all . Hebr . 6. 9. But we have perswaded our selves better things of you , and such as accompanie salvation . b 1. Sam . 19. 4. Ionathan spake good of David , and said to Saul ▪ Hee hath not sinned against thee , but his workes have been verie good to thee . 1. Sam . 22. 14. Abimelech said , Who is faithfull among all thy servants , as David ? 3. Ioh . 6.
Q. What are the occasions drawing to this sinne . a Envie , b rash iudgement , c hypocrisie . d talebearers , e pride . a Acts 13. 45. But the Iewes were full of envy , and spake against Paul , — rayling on them . b 1. Sam . 1. 14. Eli said to Hanna , how long wilt thou bee drunke ? Act. 2. 13. c Luke 18. 11. The Pharisie praied thus , Lord , I thanke thee , I am not as this Publican . d Proverb . 18. 8. 26. 22. The words of a talebearer — go downe into the bowels of the belly . e Psal . 119. 51. The proud have had me exceedingly in derision .
Q. What are the remedies ? To a thinke charitably , to b consider our selves , c to use few words , and d to repell tale-bearers . a 1. Cor . 13. 7. Love beleeveth all things . b Gal. 6. 1. If any be fallen , restore him with the spirit of meekenesse , considering thy selfe , least thou also bee tempted . c Prov. 10. 19. In many words there cannot want iniquity , but hee that refraineth his lips is wise . d Prov. 25. 23. As the north-wind drives away raine , so doth an angrie countenance the slandering tongue .
Q. What is the tenth Commandement ? Thou shalt not covet thy neighbours house , thou shalt not covet thy neighbours wife , nor his servant , nor his maide , nor his oxe , nor his asse , nor any thing that is his .
Q. Why is this commandement added , the particulars being named before ? To shew that God requires obedience , even in the inwardmost soule . Psal . 51. 6. Behold thou lovest truth in the inward affections . 1. Pet . 3. 4. Let the hid man of the heart be incorrupt .
Q. What is condemned generally in this commandement . All inward a lust , and even the b originall corruption of the heart . a Rom. 7. 7. I had not knowne lust , except the Law had said , Thou shalt not lust . Iam . 1. 14. Man is drawen away by his owne concupiscence . b Psal . 51. 5. Behold I was borne in iniquity , and in sinne hath my mother conceived mee . Iob 14. 4. Who can bring a cleane thing out of filthines . & 25. 4.
Q. What is the particular scope of this commandement ? That we should not lust after any thing , which God hath disposed upon others . 1. Kings 21. 2. Ahab said to Naboth , Give me thy vineyard to make me a Garden of hearbs — and I will give thee for it , a better vineyard — or the worth in money .
Q. His house ; Who are here touched ? Those that depopulate the dwellings of the poore . Iob . 20. 19. He hath undone many , and hath spoiled the houses which hee builded nor . Esa . 5. 8 ▪
Q. What is commanded in the affirmative part ? To be iust to our brethren , not outwardly onely , but in sinceritie of heart . 1. Pet . 1. 22. Seeing your soules are purified , - to love brotherly without faining , love one another with a pure heart , fervently .
Q What else ? To bee quietly contented with our estates . 1. Timot . 6. 6. Godlinesse is great gaine with contentment . Philip . 4. 11. I have learned in what estate soever I am , therewith to bee content .
Q. What further ? To suppresse as well our inward thoughts , as our outward sinnes . Ierem . 4. 14. O Ierusalem , w●sh thy heart from wickednesse , — how long sha●l thy wicked thoughts remaine in thee . 2. Cor . 10. 5. The spirituall warfare — casteth down the imaginations , — captivating every thought to the obedience of Christ .
Q. How shall we attaine strength to keepe these Lawes ? By Prayer . Psal . 119. 33. Teach me , O Lord , the way of thy Statutes . And vers . 12.
Q. To whome must we pray ? To a God , in the b name of Iesus Christ . a Psal . 50. 15. Call upon me in the day of trouble . b Ioh . 16. 23. Whatsoever ye shall aske the Father in my name , he will give it you .
Q. Where must we pray ? Both a publikely in the Congregation , and b privately at home . a Esa . 56. 7. My house shall bee called the house of prayer . Act. 3. 1. Peter and Iohn went into the Temple at the ninth houre of prayer . b Matth . 6. 6. When thou prayest , enter into thy chamber . Act. 12. 12. In the house of Mary , many were gathered together , and prayed .
Q. How often must wee pray ordinarily ? Outwardly a every day , but inwardly in our soules b continually . a Daniel 6. 10. Daniel kneeled upon his knees three times a day , and prayed — as he did afore time . Act. 1. 14. They all continued with one accord in prayer and supplication . Psal . 55. 17. & 22. 29. b Psal . 86. 3. O Lord , I cry unto thee continually . 1. Thess. 5. 17. Pray continually . Ephes . 6. 18. Pray alwaies .
Q. How else ? In all our affaires and necessities . Genes . 24. 12. And he said , — O Lord God , — I beseech thee , send me good speede this day . Gen. 32. 9. 11. Iacob said , — I pray thee deliver mee from the hand of my brother . 28. 20.
Q. Why must we pray so often ? Because prayer doth both a obtaine Gods blessings , and b sanctify the use of his creatures . a Matth . 7. 7. 8. Aske , and it shall be given you , — for whosoever asketh , receiveth . Iam . 4. 2. Ye get nothing , because ye aske not . Exod . 17. 11. 1. King . 18. 42. b 1. Tim . 4. 4. Every creature of-God is sanctified by the Word and Prayer .
Q. Why else ? Because it is the ordinary worship of God . Hebr . 13. 15. Let us offer the sacrifice of praise alwaies to God , that is , the fruit of the lipps confessing his Name . Act. 2. 42. They continued in — breaking of bread and prayers . Act. 6. 4. We will give our selves continually to prayer . Act. 1 ▪ 14. Dan . 6. 10.
Q. How many kinds of prayer are there ? Three : first a confession , b supplication , and c thanksgiving . a Dan . 9. 4 , 5. And I prayed-and made confession , saying , — We have sinned and committed iniquitie , &c. Ezra 9. 6. I said , O my God , I am confounded and ashamed to lift up mine eies to thee , — for our iniquities are encreased over our heads , &c. b Eph. 6. 18. Praying alwaies with all manner prayer and supplication — for all Saints . 1. Tim . 2. 1. I will that supplications , prayers , intercessions , and giving of thankes be made for all men . c 1. Thess. 5. 18. In all things give thankes . Col. 4. 2. Continue in prayer — with thanksgiving . Luk . 17. 15. 16. Then out of them that was healed — with a loud voice praised God , and fell downe on his face at his feet , and gave him thankes . Genes . 24. 27.
Q. How must wee besit our selves to Prayer ? Wée must advisedly prepare our selves with foregoing meditation . Eccles . 5. 1 , 2. Keepe thy foote when thou goest into the house of God — Give not the sacrifice of fooles — bee not rash with thy month , let not thy heart be hasty to utter any thing before God . Ecclesiastic . 18. 22. Before thou prayest , prepare thy selfe .
Q. How must we pray ? With a vnderstanding and b feeling of those thinges which wée pray for . a 1. Cor . 14. 15. I will pray with the Spirit , but I will pray with the understanding also . b Psal . 88. 2. 3. Encline thine eares unto my crie , for my soule is filled with evills , and my life draweth neere to the grave .
Q. How also ? With a pure hearts , and b hands . a 2. Timoth . 2. 22. They call on the Lord with a pure heart . b 1. Tim . 2. 8. I will that men pray - lifting up pure hands .
Q. How else ? With a reverence and b faith . a Matth . 26. 39 Iesus fell on his face and prayed . Exod . 34. 8. Moses bowed himselfe to the earth , and said , O Lord . — pardon our iniquities . b Iam . 1. 6. But let him aske in faith , and waver not . Mat . 21. 22. What soever ye shall aske in prayer , if you beleeve , you shall receive . Iam . 5. 15.
Q. How further ? With a fervencie , and b perseverance . a Iam . 5. 16. The praier of a righteous man availeth much , if it be fervent . Rom. 12. 11. 12. Fervent in the Spirit , - persevering in prayer . b Eph 6. 18. Pray alwaies , — and watch thereunto with all perseverance . Col 4. 2.
Q. In whose name must we pray ? In the name of a Iesus Christ b alone . a Ioh . 16. 23. Whatsoever ye shall aske the Father in my Name , he will give it you . Hebr . 13. 15. Let us by him offer sacrifice . b Act. 4. 12. There is given no other name under heaven whereby we must be saved .
Q. Who is our helpe to pray thus ? The holy Spirit of God within vs. Rom. 8. 26. The Spirit helpes our infirmities ; for we know not to pray as we ought , but the Spirit it selfe maketh requests for us , with sighes which cannot be expressed .
Q. What is the best platforme for our Prayers ? The Lords Prayer . Matth . 6. 9. Our Father which art in Heaven , Hallowed be thy Name : Thy Kingdome come : Thy Will be done in earth as it is in Heaven : Give us this day our daily bread : And forgive us our trespasses , as we forgive them that trespasse against us : And lead us not into temptation , but deliver us from evil : For thine is the Kingdome , power and glory , for ever and ever , Amen .
Q. Why do we call him , Father in Heaven ? To assure our hope of obtaining , by his a loue , b and power . a Matth . 7. 11. How much more shall your Father which is in heaven , give good things to them that aske him . Luk . 12. 32. Feare not little flocke , it is your Fathers pleasure to give you the Kingdome . b Eph. 3. 20. Hee is able to doe exceeding abundantly , above all that we aske or thinke .
Q. Why say we Our Father ? Because wée must not pray only for our selues , but one for another . Eph. 6. 18. Pray — with supplication for all Saints . 1. Tim . 2. 1. Let prayers and supplications — bee made for all men . Iam . 5. 16. Pray one for another .
Q. Hallowed , what doth this teach us ? To desire the glory of God before all other things 1. Cor . 10. 31. Whatsoever ye doe , doe all to the glory of God . 1. Pet . 4. 11. That God in all things may be glorified through Iesus Christ .
Q. Thy Kingdome , &c. what aske we here ? That Gods kingdome , the Church , may be daily enlarged . Psal . 67 1 2 Lord cause thy face to shine among us , that they may know thy saving health among all Nations . Hos . 1. 10. The number of Israel shall be as the sand of the sea , which cannot be measured . Act. 6. 7. The word of the Lord increased , and the number of the disciples was multiplyed — greatly . 16. 5. & 5. 14.
Q. What else ? That the Lord may a rule as King in our soules by his b Spirit . a Col. 3 15. Let the peace of God rule in your hearts : b Rom. 8. 14. As many as are led by the spirit of God , they are Gods . Gal. 5. 18
Q. What more ? That hee would hasten his second comming , and bring vs to his glory . Apoc . 22. 17. & vers . 20. The Spirit and the Bride say come : and let him that heareth say come ▪ Amen , even so come . Lord Iesus . & 6. 10. b 2. Cor . 5 2. Therefore we s●gh desiring to be cloathed with our house which is from heaven . Phil . ● . 2● . I desire to be dissolved , & to be with Christ , which is far better .
Q. Thy W●ll , &c. What aske we here ? Grace to obey whatsoever God hath commanded us . Heb . 13. 21. The Lord — make you perfect in all good workes to doe his will . Psal 40. 8. I desired to do thy will O my Lord God . 143. 10. Teach me to doe thy will .
Q. What further ? Willingnesse to undergoe whatsoever shall betyde mée . 2. Sam . 15. 26. B●hol● here am I , let him do to me as seemeth good in his eyes . Luk . 22. 42. Not my will , but thine be done .
Q. Give us , &c. What aske we here ? Food and rayment , and things pertaining to this life . Gen. 28. 20 If God will be with me , — and will give me bread to eate , and cloathes to put on , - then the Lord shall be my God .
Q. Why is bread onely named ? To teach us to bée content with necessary things . 1. Tim . 6. 8. When we have food & raiment , let us therewith be content . & vers . 6.
Q. Why is it said , this day ? That wée should not be carefull for tomorrow . Matth . 6. 34. Care not for the morrow , for the morrow shall care for it selfe .
Q. Forgivenesse , &c. what aske we here ? The forgivenesse of our sinnes , which is our true happinesse . Rom. 4. 7. Blessed are they whose iniquities are forgiven , and whose sinnes are covered .
Q. As wee forgive , &c. Why is this added ? Because vnlesse we forgiue our brethren , God will not forgive us . Matth . 6. 15. If you doe not forgive men their trespasses , no more will your Father forgive you your trespasses .
Q. And lead us not , &c. What doe we here pray for ? To be kept from the danger of temptations . 1. Cor . 10 13. God is faithfull , who will not suffer you to be tempted above that you be able .
Q. And what else ? To bée delivered from the Devil , and all his temptations . Luk . 22. 31. Sathan hath desired to winnow you as wheate ; but I have prayed for thee . Rom. 16. 20. The God of peace shall tread Sathan under your feet shortly .
Q. For thine is , &c. Why is this added ? Because the Scripture teacheth vs , to give kingdome , power , and glory to God . 1. Chron . 29. 11. Thine . O Lord , is power and glory , thine is the Kingdome . Dan . 4. 34. I praised him whose power is everlasting , — and his kingdome from generation to generation . Apoc . 5. 12. & 7. 12.
Q. To what use serve they here ? To assure our hope , because God is able to doe all things . Ioh . 10. 29. My Father is greater then all , and none is able to take them out of his hand . Eph. 3. 20.
Q. How many Sacraments hath Christ ordained for his Church ? Two : Baptisme , and the Lords Supper . 1. Cor . 10. 2. 3. The Fathers were all baptized into Moses ; and did all eate the same spirituall meat .
Q. What is Baptisme ? A washing with water , ordained to testifie our admission into Christ . Gal. 3. 27. All that are baptized into Christ , have put on Christ . Rom. 6. 3. All we which have been baptized into Iesus Christ , have been baptized into his death .
Q. What signifies the washing by water ? The a cleansing of our soules , by the b bloud of Christ . a Ephes . 5. 26. That he might cleanse it by the washing of water thorough the word . b 1. Ioh . 1 7. The blood of Christ cleanseth us from all our sinnes .
Q. What benefit is promised in Baptisme ? Admission into the body of Christ , and fellowship of the Saints . 1. Cor . 12. 13. We are all baptized into one body . Gal. 3. 27.
Q. What else ? Forgivenesse of sinnes . Act. 2. 38. Be baptized in the name of Iesus Christ for the remission of sinnes . 22. 16. Arise and be baptized , & wash away thy sins .
Q. What more ? a Mortification and b regeneration by the c holy Ghost . a Coloss . 2. 12. Wee are buried with Christ through baptisme . Rom. 6. 4. We are buried with him by baptisme into his death . b Ioh . 3. 5. Except a man be born of water and of the spirit , he cannot enter into the kingdome of God . c Tit . 3. 5. He saved us by the washing of the new birth , and the renewing of the holy Ghost .
Q. What further ? Eternall salvation . 1. Pet . 3. 21. To which agreeth the figure that now saveth us , even baptisme . Tit . 3. 5.
Q. How doth the Sacrament give all these benefits ? Not as having grace infolded in them : but God by his wonderfull power gives it , and confirmes it unto us by the Sacrament . Rom. 4. 11. After hee received the signe of circumcision , as the seale of the righteousnes of the faith which he had when he was uncircumcised .
Q. How can earthly and bodily things minister spirituall grace ? It suffiseth to beleeve his promise , not enquiring curiously the manner , which is secret . Ioh . 3. 8. The winde bloweth where it listeth , but thou canst not tell whence it commeth , nor whither it goeth : so is every one that is borne of the spirit .
Q. What is the order commanded in Baptism ? To teach them that are capable first , and then to baptize them . Mat . 28. 19. Go teach all nations , baptizing them . Act. 8. 12. Assoone as they beleeved , they were baptized , both men and women .
Q. What condition is required in them ? To beléeve truely in Christ . Act. 8. 36. What doth let me to be baptized ? and Philip said , If thou beleevest with all thy heart , thou maiest . & vers . 12. Assoone as they beleeved , &c.
Q. How must wee baptize them ? In the Name of the Father , and of the Sonne , and of the Holy Ghost . Mat . 28. 19. Baptizing them in the Name of the Father , and the Sonne , and the holy Ghost .
Q. How appeares it that children may bee baptized ? Beléevers children are after a sort a holy , and the b promise stretcheth partly unto them . a 1. Cor . 7. 14. Else were your children unholy , but now are they holy . b Act. 2. 39. For the promise is made to you , and to your children .
Q. Is then this Sacrament necessarie ? a Ordinarily it is , so that it b can never be contemned without sinne . a Matth . 3. 13. Iesus comming to be baptized , Iohn put him backe , — but he said , Let it be now , for thus it becommeth us to fulfill all righteousnesse . Mark . 16. 16. Hee that shall beleeve , and be baptized , shall be saved . b Luk . 7 30. The Pharisies despised the counsel of God against themselves , and were not baptized .
Q. Is it not absolutely necessarie ? No , for God is free , and some have béen saved without it . Luk . 23. 43. Iesus said ( to the theife on the Crosse ) To day shalt thou be with me in Paradise .
Q. What doe we promise in Baptisme ? To a serve sinne no more , but b Christ in newnesse of life . a Rom. 6. 6. By Baptisme - our old man is crucified with Christ : that the body of sinne might be destroyed , that henceforth wee should not serve sinne . b Rom. 6. 4. We are buried with Christ by Baptisme , that like as Christ was raised up from the dead , so we also should walke in newnesse of life .
Q. What is that we call the Lords Supper ? A communicating of the a assembly of Christians , in b remembrance of Christ . a 1. Cor . 10. 17. We are all partakers of one bread . 11. 33. When ye come together to eate , tarrie one for another . b Luk . 22. 19. 1. Cor . 11. 24. Doe this in remembrance of mee .
Q. By whom and when was it instituted ? By a the Lord Iesus , in the night wherein he was b betrayed . a Matth ●6 . ●6 . Iesus tooke the bread-and said , Take eate . b 1. Cor . 11. 23. The Lord Iesus in the night he was betrayed , tooke bread , &c.
Q. What is communicated outwardly ? a Bread and b wine consecrated according to the institution . a Matt . 26. ●6 . & Mark . 14. 22. Iesus tooke the bread , and when he had blessed it , brake it . b 1. Cor . 10. 16. The cup of blessing which we bl●ss● .
Q. Doth that consecration change their substance ? No it remaineth bread still , when men eate it . 1. Cor . 10. 17. We are all partakers of one bread . And 11. 26. 27. & 28. Whosoever shall eate this bread .
Q. Why may we not beleeve them changed ? Because it is not evinced out of the holy Scripture .
Q. What shall we then thinke of kneeling , knocking of the breast , &c. To do it in worship to the creature is Idolatry : else a godly gesture , and fit for all times , especially that , toward the Lord Christ . Esa . 45. 23. Every knee shall bow unto me . Exod . 20. 5. Thou shalt not bow downe before them .
Q. What thinke you of a Sacrifice ? It may be called one , and it lively resembles the sacrifice of the Crosse , otherwise our sacrifices are now a thanksgiving and b almes . a Heb . 13. 15. Let us offer the sacrifice of praise to God : the fruit of the lips confessing his name . Os. 14. 2. We will render the calves of our lips . Psal . 50. 14. Offer unto God praise . b Heb . 13. 16. To doe good , and to distribute , forget not : for with such sacrifices God is pleased . Phil . 4. 18. That which commeth from you , is an odor that smelleth sweet , a sacrifice acceptable and pleasant unto God .
Q. Why do not Children partake it ? Because they cannot discerne the Lords body . 1. Cor . 11. 29 He that eates and drinks unworthily , eates and drinks his owne damnation , because he discernes not the Lords body . And vers . 28.
Q. Is it of necessitie to bee received of all men of discretion ? a Yea , it is the Sacrament of his b flesh , whereby all men must be saved . a Mat . 26 27. Drinke ye all of this . 1. Cor . 10. 17. We are all partakers of it . b Ioh . 6. 53. Except ye eate the flesh of the Sonne of man , and drinke his blood , yee have no life in you .
Q. How oft must we doe it ? With an ordinary continuance , as oft as wée can conveniently . Act 2. 42. They continued in breaking of bread , and prayers . 20 7. The first day of the weeke , the disciples came together to breake bread . 1. Cor . 11. 25. Doe this as oft as ye drinke it .
Q. What is inwardly signified ? Our a communicating the body and blood of Christ by b faith . a 1. Cor . 10. 16. The cup — is it not the communion of the blood of Christ ? The bread is it not the communion of the bodie of Christ ? b Ioh 6. 35. I am the bread of life , — hee that beleeveth in mee shall never thirst .
Q. What is the use of this Sacrament ? To remember Christs death with thankfulnesse . Luk . 22. 19. & 1. Cor . 11. 24. & 25. Doe this in remembrance of me . 1. Cor . 11. 26. As oft as ye eate and drinke it , yee shew forth the Lords death till he come .
Q. What else ? To shew our union into one body . 1. Cor . 10. 17. Wee that are many , are one bread , and one bodie , because wee are all partakers of one bread .
Q. What further ? To confirme our communion with Christ to our salvation . Ioh . 6. 54. 56. Whosoever eates my flesh , and drinketh my blood , hath eternall life , - and dwelleth in me , and I in him .
Q. Who is fit to receive the Lords Supper ? He in whome Christ dwelleth by a faith , and b obedience . a Rom. 4 11. Circumcision — was the seale of the righteousnes of the faith which hee had before . b Rom. 2. 25. If thou be a transgressor of the law , thy circumcision is made uncircumcision .
Q. How must we come prepared ? With a examination of our consciences , and b confession of our sinnes . a 1. Cor . 11. 28. Let a man therefore first examine himselfe , and so let him eate of this bread , and drinke of this cup . b Matth . 3. 6. They were baptized in Iordan , confessing their sinnes . Luk . 15. 18. I will goe to my Father , and say , Father , I have sinned against heaven and before thee .
Q. How else ? With a faithfull assurance of pardon and grace . Psal . 103. 3. He forgives all thine iniquitie , and heales all thine infirmities . Psal . 32. 1 , 2.
Q. How also ? With a full purpose to a leave our sinnes and b amend our liues . Rom. 6. 4. We are buried by baptisme into his death , that as Christ was raised from the dead , — so should we walke in newnesse of life . Vers . 11. Thinke ye also that ye are dead to sinne , but alive to God . 1. Pet . 4. 2.
Q. What more is required ? To be in charity with our brethren . 1. Cor . 11. 17 , 18. You come together , not with profit , but with hurt : for — I heare there are dissentions amongst you . Matth . 5. 24. First be reconciled to thy brother , and then come and offer thy gift .
Q. Who are to be held unworthy ? All notorious , unrepentant sinners . 1. Cor 5. 11. If any that is called a brother , bee a fornicator , or covetous , or a railer , drunkard , or extortioner , with such an one eate not .
Q. What get they thereby ? Sometimes a temporall , sometimes b eternall punishment . a 1. Cor . 11. 30. For this cause many are weake and sicke among you , and many sleepe . b 1. Cor . 11. 29. He that eateth and drinketh unworthily , eates and drinkes his owne damnat on . Vers . 27. And is guilty of the body and blood of Christ .
Q. What is required in the administring ? To blesse the elements , and deliver them to the people . Mark . 14. 22. He tooke the bread , and when he had blessed — brake it , & gave it to them . Vers . 23. He tooke the cup , and having given thankes , gave it to them .
Q. Then preaching is not needfull , seeing it is not of the essence of the Sacrament ? Yes , it is néedfull for our preparation and instruction , where it can be had . Act. 2. 42. And they continued in the Apostles doctrine , and breaking of bread . And 20. 7. The disciples beeing come together to breake bread , Paul preached unto them .
Q. How must we behave our selves in receiving ? We must beare our selves reverently , as in Gods presence . Exod . 3. 5. Put thy shooes off thy feet , for the place whereon thou standest is holy ground .
Q. With what meditation must we take the bread ? As an earnest penny , confirming the covenant betwixt God and us . Ioh . 6 , 50. 58. This is the bread which comes downe from heaven : that he which eates of it should not die . Act. 7. 8. God gave Abraham the covenant of circumcision .
Q. What may the wine put us in mind of ? Of the refreshing of our soules by the communion of his blood . Ioh . 6. 55. My flesh is meat indeed , and my blood is drinke indeed .
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