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AN ABSTRACT OF THE DVTIES COMMANDED , AND SINNES forbidden in the Law of God .

BY THE RIGHT REVEREND FATHER IN GOD , GEORGE DOWNAME , Doctor of Diuinity , and Lord Bishop of DERRY .

PSALM . 119. 96.

I haue seene an end of all perfection : but thy Commandement is exceeding broad .

AT LONDON , Imprinted by FELIX KYNGSTON . 1620.

TO THE TRVE LOVER OF VERTVE AND RELIGIon , Mistris MARGARET HARE , widow , the late deare and louing wife of IOHN HARE Esquire , of the Inner Temple , and chiefe Clerke of his Maiesties Court of Wards and Liueries .

THe Reuerend Author of this Booke , hauing now full twenty yeeres since , in his publike exercises finished a very large Treatise vpon the Decalogue , or ten Commandements of Almighty God , was then pleased at my earnest entreaty , and for my priuate vse , to collect and gather out of that large Treatise , the summe and heads of what was therein more largely handled , which I purposed still , according to his first intent , to haue kept by me for my priuate vse : but since , hauing been often importuned by many learned and religious Ministers for the loane thereof , whereto I had almost yeelded , had I not considered the wrong and iniurie which thereby might redound to the Author , if the same should happen to be printed , either by some vnperfect copy , or vnder the name of some other , especially , if euer the Author should be pleased to publish those his larger volumes . And therefore for satisfaction of the request of my friends , I endeuoured to gaine the Authors consent to the publishing heereof ; which hauing obtained , I have now put the same in print for the publike and generall good , and doe dedicate the same vnto you , not onely to be a helpe to you in your priuate meditations in the Law of God , but also as a testimony of my thankfulnesse for your many fauours both to me and mine . The Almighty God make it profitable for the end intended : to whose blessed protection I commend you , and will euer rest

Yours in all Christian duty to bee commanded , BASILL NICOLL .
THE PREFACE , CONTAINING RVLES OF direction , for the expounding of the Commandements .

WHereas the holy Ghost testifieth , that the Law of God , Psal. 19. 7. ( though propounded in ten words ) is so perfect , that nothing may be added to it , and so large , that nothing may bee compared therewith : Ps. 119. 96. It must therefore bee confessed , that the sence of the Commandements is so to be inlarged , as that they may be vnderstood to bee the perfect Pandects ( as it were ) of Christians ; forbidding all vices which the Lord condemneth in his Word ; and commanding all morall duties which he requireth at our hands .

And for as much as there are two principall vses of the Law ; the one , to shew vs our manifold sinnes , and the punishments due for them , that being humbled in our selues , we might seeke to Christ : the other , that it might be a perfect rule , whereby to frame our liues and conuersation ; that being redeemed by Christ , wee may also bee renewed according to the image of God , in true righteousnesse and holinesse : therefore it is very expedient , that the speciall duties commanded , and vices forbidden in euery Commandement , should particularly be laid forth . That in respect of the former vse , we might see those manifold both duties which wee haue omitted , and also vices which wee haue committed heretofore : and in respect of the latter , that wee might distinctly see and vnderstand those particular duties which the Lord enioyneth vs to obserue , and those particular vices which he chargeth vs to shunne for the time to come .

And for our direction in this behalfe , we are to expound euery Commandement according to these fiue rules :

1. Where any duty is commanded , there the contrary vice is forbidden ; and where any vice is forbidden , there the contrary duty is commanded .

Euery Commandement therefore containeth two parts ; the Affirmatiue , commanding the duty . Negatiue , forbidding the vice .

Whence ariseth a distinction of sins , that they are either sins of Omission . Commission .

2. Vnder one particular vice mentioned in the Commandement , all of the same kind are forbidden ; and vnder one particular commanded , all of the same kind are commanded . For the Law of God is spirituall , Rom. 7. 14 and therefore requireth not onely outward obedience in word and deed , but also inward in the mind and heart . Neither doth it onely forbid the outward sinnes committed in word and deed , but also all the secret corruptions of the mind and heart . And thus our Sauiour hath taught vs to expound the Law of God , Math. 5. 21 , 22 , 27 , 28. and 1. Epist. Ioh. 3. 15.

Againe , the Law of God is perfect , requiring perfect obedience both inward and outward , not onely in respect of the parts , but also of the degrees . Wherefore , where any duty is commanded , there the highest degree of it is commanded , as appeareth by the summe of the Law , Math. 22. 37 , 38. and where any vice is forbidden , there the least degree of it is forbidden , and beareth the name of that grosse sinne which is specified , that we might learne to esteeme no sinne small . 1. Sam. 15. 23. For vnaduised anger is murther ; and looking vpon a woman to lust after her , is forbidden vnder the name of adultery , as our Sauiour teacheth , Math. 5. 22 , 28.

3. Where any duty is commanded , there the meanes which tend thereto are enioyned ; and where any vice is forbidden , there the meanes , prouocations and allurements tending thereto are also forbidden . For such as is the end , such are the subordinate meanes that in their owne nature doe tend thereto . This teacheth , that good intentions and desires will not serue , when we are carelesse of the meanes .

Now there are three meanes which are common to all duties , and therefore in all the Precepts are commanded ; and the neglect of them , or the vse of the contrary forbidden : viz. 1. Prayer : for of our selues wee cannot so much as thinke a good thought , 2. Cor. 3. 5. Psal. 119. 33 , 34 , 35 , 36.

2. Diligent hearing of the Word , Rom. 10. 14 , 17.

3. Good company , Prou. 13. 20. Hee that toucheth pitch , shall be defiled , Ecclus. 13. 1. A little leauen sowreth the whole lumpe , 1. Cor. 5. 6. Therefore Dauid biddeth the wicked depart from him , that hee might keepe the Commandements of his God , Psal. 119. 115. and else-where professeth , that he auoided their company , Psalm . 26. 4 , 5.

4. Where any duty is commanded , or vice forbidden , there also the signes are commanded , or forbidden . For first , as touching vertues and duties ; the graces of God are not to bee smothered , as it were candles vnder a bushell , but they must be manifested to the glory of God , to the good example of others ; and for a testimony to our selues that wee are endued with them , wee must bee carefull of honest things , not onely before God , but also before men , 2. Cor. 8. 21.

And as touching vices , we are taught to abstaine from all shew of euill , 1. Thes. 5. 22. Haughty lookes , strange apparell , are condemned as signes of pride : haunting of suspected places , Pro. 6. 17. Zeph. 1. 8. as signes of incontinency , &c.

5. Duties to be procured , and vices to be auoided , not in our selues onely , but also in others . First therefore in all the Precepts is commanded the communion of Saints to be exercised among the faithfull , in an earnest desire shewne , Mat. 18. 15. to win our neighbour vnto Christ , and in a tender care taken , for the furthering of the saluation one of another , by the duties of edification .

As namely , Heb. 3. 13. 1. In respect of duties , by stirring vp one another , 1. Thes. 5. 11 , 14. Heb. 10. 24. by Instructing the ignorant . Dan. 12. 3. Admonition , Rom. 15. 14. or putting our brother in mind of his duty . Exhortation vnto his duty . Encouraging him in well-doing . Comforting those which are weake . Good Counsell . Example . Math. 5. 16. 1. Pet. 2. 12. Heb. 12. 13

2. In respect of things forbidden , to Reclame the Erroneous . Iam. 5. 19 , 20. Reprooue the offendour . Leu. 19. 17. Eph. 5. 11. Disswade from vice .

Secondly , in all the Precepts wee are forbidden to haue any fellowship with the vnfruitfull workes of darknesse , Eph. 5. 11. or to be accessary to the offences of others , 1. Tim. 5. 22.

Men may be accessary to the offences of others , diuers wayes : whereof some are Common , and those either Going before the offence committed , as Prouocation , by Incensing , Gal. 5. 26. Eph. 6. 4. Iob 2. 9. 1. King . 21. 25 , 7. Alluring . Pro. 1. 10. ●7 . 18 , 21. and hereto corrupt and infecting speeches are referred . 1. Cor. 15. 33. Euill counsell : 2. Sam. 13. 5. ●16 . 21. 2. Chr. 22. 3 , 4. Consent and approbation , Rom. 1. 32 whether it bee Ouert and expressed , and that either in Word . Act. 8. 1. ● 26. 10. Deed. Act. 7. 58. so receiuers , of theft ; bawds , of adultery ; partners of the gaine . Pro. 1. 14. Psal. 50. 18. Couert , as by silence , or dissembling the fault of our brother , when hee ought to be admonished : for as by ill speech thou bringest thy brother into sinne , so by ill silence thou leauest him in sinne , or sufferest sinne to rest vpon him , Leuit. 19. 17. Qui tacet , consentire videtur . Euill example , occasioning another to fall : this is called a scandall , Ro. 14. 13. and it is either a scandall In it selfe as that which is euill in it selfe , and is therefore an offence giuen , though it be not taken : as any sinne committed in the sight or notice of another . By accident , when the thing , which in it selfe is indifferent , is so vsed , as that the weake brother is offended thereby : that is , when he is by thine example animated to do that , which in his owne conscience he doth condemne . Ro. 14. 20 , 22. 1. Cor. 8. 9 , 10. Accompanying , or following after the offence , as the Excusing Defending Commending of it . Esa. 5. 20. Prou. 24. 24. Peculiar to Superiours , as to Command that which is euill & vnlawful , either Publikely , by wicked laws & edicts . Esa. 10. 1. Dan. 3. 4 , 5. 6 Priuately . 1. Sam. 22. 18. 19. 2. San. 12. 9. & 2. San. 11. 15 , 17 Winke at euiil , which by their authority they might redresse . Ro. 13. 4. Mar. 15. 15. 2. Kin. 12. 3

The Law is diuided into two Tables , the One , commanding the loue of God , or the duties of Piety towards God . Mat. 22. 37 , 38. Other , commanding the loue of our neighbour , or the duties of charity and righteousnesse towards our neighbour , Mat. 22. 39.

The Commandements of the first Table , prescribing the worship of God , or Piety , teach Who is to bee worshipped : viz. that Iehouah alone is to bee had and worshipped as God . Praec . 1. How , both in His solemne worship : viz. by such means , and after such a manner as he hath prescribed . Praec . 2 The whole course of our liues , viz. by sanctifying & glorifying his name . Praec . 3. When especially God is to bee worshipped , viz. on the Sabbath , which is to be sanctified , and consecrated to the worship and seruice of God . Praec . 4.

The first Commandement .

The Summe of the first Commandement .

Math. 4. 10.

Thou shalt haue Iehouah alone for thy God .

The Affirmatiue part ,

Containing two branches .

1. That we should haue Iehouah to our God . 2. That we should haue him alone .

The speciall duties .

We are to haue God both Inwardly in our Minds , by Knowing Beleeuing Remembring him . Hearts , by adhering vnto him . Outwardly , and in the whole man , by honouring him .

In our minds . The duties of the mi●de .

1. The true Knowledge Knowledge of God . Ioh. 17. 3.

Where we are to consider the Obiect : the truth which God hath reuealed concerning himselfe . Deut. 29. 29. Ioh. 5. 39. 1. Tim. 2. 4. Quantity or measure , 1. Cor. 14. 20. Col. 3. 16. which must bee proportionable to our Calling , more being required in those who are guides of others . Meanes . Luk. 12. 48. Time which God hath vouchsafed vs . Heb. 5. 12. Quality , that it bee an effectuall ▪ powerfull , and spirituall knowledge . 1. Ioh. 2. 3 , 4.

The Negatiue part .

Forbidding , 1. The not hauing of God , which is Atheisme . 2. The hauing of a false god , which is Idolatry . 3. The hauing of more gods than one , which is Polytheisme .

The Opposite vices . Opposite to knowledge , in regard of the Obiect , both in the Excesse : curiosity , to bee w●●e aboue that which is written . 1. Cor. 4. 6. Desect , Ignorance 1. Cor. 15. 34. Hos. 4. 1 , 6. either when men Cannot , through their naturall corrupti●n . 1. Cor. 2. 14. Rom. 3. 11. and this is narurall blindnesse . Will not , which is affected ignorance . 2. Pet. 3. 5. Care not to know God . which is ●●●elesse ignorance . Pro. 1. 22. Ioh 3. 19. The fruit of ignorance , which is , errours concerning God . Math. 22. 29. Quantity , a small measure of knowledge . Heb. 5. 12. Esa. 28. 9 , 10. Ier. 4. 22 ▪ Quality , a literall or speculatiue knowledge , seuered from obedience . 1. Ioh. 2. 4. 1. Cor. 13. 2. Luk. 12. 47.

2. Faith , Faith . whereby we giue credit to the Word of God . 1. Ioh. 5. 10.

Faith , in respect of the obiect , is either Generall , whereby wee giue assent to the whole Word of God . And this , in regard of the Quantity , ought to be a ful perswasion , in respect both of Vnderstanding . Col. 2. 2 Assent . Luk. 1. 1. Quality , must bee a liuely , effectuall and working Faith . Iam. 2. 18. Gal. 5. 6. Speciall , giuing credit to the Threatnings of the Law to our humiliation . 2. Chron. 34. 19 , 21 , 27 , Io● . 3. 5. Promises of the Gospell to our iustification . Ioh. 3. 16.

3. Remembrance Remembrance . of God . Eccl. 12. 1. Esa. 62. 6.

It containeth two duties : Memory , laying vp ( as it were ) into the treasure of our hearts , those things which wee learne concerning God and his Word . Prou. 2. 1. ● 4. 21. Deut. 6. 6. ● 11. 18. Luk. 8. 15. Recordation , recording or recalling to mind that which was committed to memory . Psal. 78. 34 , 35. Psal. 22. 27.

And this ought to bee Effectuall , working obedience . Psal. 119. 55. Esa. 64. 5. Entyre , and not partiall : as , to remember his mercy , and not to forget his iustice , &c.

Opposed to Faith Generall , in the Excesse , vaine credulity , hauing no ground in the Word of God . Defect , in respect of the Parts , viz. Vnderstanding , such especially is the implicite faith of Papists . Assent , With-held from the truth , doubting . Rom. 4. 20. Math. 21. 21. Giuen to the contrary , falshood . 2. Kin. 7. 2. 2. Th. 2. 11 , 12. which are two degrees of infidelity . Quantity , 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 , a small measure of faith . Act. 26. 28. Quality , the idle and dead faith . Iam. 2. 14 , 17 , 26. Speciall , viz. Legall , infidelity working carnall security . Deut. 29. 19. Euangelicall , as the Counterfeit faith of hypocrites . Luk. 8. 13. Ioh. 2. 23 , 24. Infidelity of vnbeleeuers Ioh. 3. ● .

Opp. Forgetfulnesse , in not Laying vp , but suffering the Word of God to slip from vs . Heb. 2. 1. Deut. 6. 12. Recalling , when iust occasion is offered . Iob 8. 13. Deut. 8. 11 , 14 , 19. Psal. 44. 20. & Psal. 50. 22. Remembrance , either Vneffectuall , seuered from obedience in men sinning against conscience . Partiall , as calling to minde either Gods Mercy alone , vnto Presumption . Iustice alone , to Desperation .

In our hearts we are to adhere vnto the Lord , The duties of the mind and set our hearts vpon him alone . Deut. 13. 4. Act. 11. 23. 1. Cor. 7. 35. Ioh. 23. 8.

This is to be done by setting our affections vpon God , chiefly by Trusting in Louing Fearing him aboue althings and from these three some others arise .

1. Trust or affiance , Affi●●ce in God . in God . Pro. 3. 5. Psal. 32. 10. ●34 . 8.

Which we are to haue , whether wee Haue meanes , for wee are not to trust in them , but in the vse of them to depend vpon God . Psa. 44. 5 , 6 , 7. ●60 . 11. Want meanes . Iob 13. 15. Wee are to trust in God , who is able to prouide for vs , both Without meanes , Genes. 22. 14. Euen in the Mount will God prouide . aboue means . 2. Chr. 20. 12. ●14 . 11. 1. Sam. 14. 6.

Opp. Remouing our harts from God , Ier. 17. 5. either by Not setting our hearts vpon God ▪ the fault of Hypocrites . Esa. 29. 13 Profane persons . Ierem. 12. 2. Setting our hearts vpon other things , the fault of worldlings . Psal. 62. 10. Phil. 3. 19. who are therefore called Adulterers . Iam. 4. 4.

Oppos. as Extremes , in the Excesse : tempting of God , Math. 4. 6. Defect , diffidence , Luk. 12. 29. and the fruits therof , viz. Carking care . Mat. 6. 25 , 31. Luk. 21. 34. Vse of vnlawful means . Prou. 30. 9. Disorder , when our affiance is reposed in other things , whether Vnreasonable , as our Instruments and meanes . Psa. 20. 7. ●44 . 6. Hab. 1. 16. Wealth and riches . Iob 31. 24. 1. Tim. 6. 17. Psal. 52. 7. Place , either for the Strength . Ier. 48. 7. ●49 . 16. Holinesse . Ier. 7. 4. Reasonable , as Men , Ier. 17. 5. though Skilfull . 2. Chr. 16. 12. Mighty , Psalm . 146. 2. Many . Hos. 10. 13. Esa. 31. 1 , 3 Diuels , as in Witches and wizards . Deu. 18. 10 , 11. Leuit. 20. 27. Those that seeke to them . Leuit. 20. 6. 1. Chro. 10. 13.

To Affiance we are to ioyne Hope : Hope . for he that trusteth to Gods goodnesse for the present , will also expect go●d things from him for the time to come . Psal. 37. 7. Psal. 146. 5. Heb. 6. 19.

Her● 2. things are to be considered , the Obiect , both the Person , in whom , viz. God alone : who therefore is called our Hope . Psal. 46. 2●62 . 9. Ioel 3. 16. Col. 1. 27. 1. Tim. 1. 1. Things , viz. good things to come , according to Gods promise , both in This life , as Assistance in time of need . Psalm . 46. 1. ●62 . 1 , 2 , 5 , 6 , 7. Exhibition of all good things . Psalm . 104. 27 , 28. World to come , eternall life . Tit. 1. 2. 1. Thes. 5. 8. which , because it is the chiefe obiect of our hope , is also called our hope . Col. 1. 5. Tit. 2. 13. Manner how wee are to hope , with Patience . Rom. 8. 25. 1. Thes. 1. 3. Hab. 2. 3. Assurance and comfort . Rom. 12. 12. Heb. 3. 6. ●6 . 11. 1. Pet. 1. 13.

Opp. as Extremes , in the Excesse : Presumption , as the hope of the hypocrite and impenitent sinner : for true hope is ioyned with repentance . 1. Ioh. 3. 3. and neuer maketh ashamed . Rom. 5. 5. but this doth . Iob 8. 13. Prou. 11. 7. Defect , Absence of hope , as in the ignorant . Eph. 2. 12. 1. Thes. 4. 13. Desperation , or casting off of hope , as in Epicures , who as they haue cast off all sorrow , Eph. 3. 19 so also all hope . 1. Cor. 15. 32. Esa. 22. 13. Ier. 18. 12. Men ouerwhelmed with sorrow . 2. Cor. 2. 7. arising from the sence of their Affliction . Gen. 4. 13. 2. Cor. 7. 10. who therfore som times make away themselues . Sinnes , and is either Temporary and curable , as in the Elect. Finall and incurable . Mat. 27. 5 Act. 1. 18. Disorder or 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 of hope , being placed in Our selues , or in our owne merits . Any other thing besides God , from which ( as the Author ) wee expect good things , either in This life , according to that which was said in the disorder of affiance . The world to come .

2. Loue Loue . of God . Psal. 31. 23. 1. Ioh. 4. 19. Math. 22. 37.

Where consider the Measure both Simply : for hee is to bee loued without measure , as hee is good without measure , and hath loued vs without measure . Ephes. 3. 19. Ioh. 3. 16. but because wee cannot attaine to that ; yet let vs loue him with all our heart . Deut. 6. 5. or at the least , with an vpright heart . By comparison : for as hee is infinitely good aboue al things , so he ought to be loued aboue all things . Luk. 14. 26. Math. 10. 37. Manner : for as hee is absolutely good , yea goodnesse and charity it selfe ; so hee is to be loued absolutely and for himselfe ; but all other things in him , and for him . As for example : we are to loue our Friends , in the Lord . Foes , for the Lord .

Vnto the loue of God , arising from the perswasion of Gods loue towards vs , wee are to adioyne partly as fruits , partly as companions thereof : Zeale of Gods glory . Reioycing in God . Thankfulnes towards God . Obedience towards God . Patience towards God .

Oppos. as Extremes , in the defect , ( for in the excesse we cannot offend ) Want of the loue of G●d , when wee doe not loue him , either With all our hearts . Aboue all things . Hatred of God , which is partly Natural . Rom. 8. 7 Encreased by sin . Rom. 1. 30. Disorder , when we lo●e any things as much , or more than God , Mat. 10 37. 1. Sam. 2. 29. 1. Kin. 11. 3. heereof there are two principall sorts , viz. the loue of Our selues ; I meane not the naturall loue of our selues , whereby we seeke our preservation ( which as it is sub●rdinate to the loue of God , is lawfull ) nor the spirituall loue of our●elues , whereby wee seeke our saluation ; but the carnall loue of our selues , 2. Tim. 3. 12. Rom. 1● . 14. Gal. 6. 8. The world , & of those things that are therein , 1. Ioh. 2. 15 , 16. as the loue of Pleasure , which is voluptuousnesse . 2. Tim. 3. 4. Philip 3. 19. 2. Pet. 2. 10 , 12. Riches , which is couetousnesse . Col. 3. 5. Eph. 5. 3. Honour and glory , which is ambition , and vai●eglory . Gal. 5. 26.

Zeale Zeale . of Gods glory . 1. King . 19. 10. Apo● 3. 19.

Here we are to consider , Wherein this zeale must shewit selfe . How it ought to be qualified .

It must shew it selfe in regard of the Meanes of Gods glory : and in this respect it containeth 2. duties : viz. a Feruent desire and forward care , that the means of aduancing Gods glory , may bee vsed both by Thenselues , T it 2. 14● 3. 8. Rom. 12. 11. Act. 18. 25. Others . 2. Cor. 11. 2. Col. 4. 13. Hebr. 10. 24. Willing and cheerfull vsing of the meanes , and doing of the things whereby God may be glorified . 1. Chron. 28. 9. 1. Ioh. 5. 3. Ioh. 4. 34. Psalm . 122. 1. Esa. 58. 13. Act. 17. 11. 2 Cor. 9. 7. Impediments of Gods glory , in respect wherof it is a compound affection of feruent loue and desire of promoting Gods glory , and a vehement indignation conceiued against the obstacles therof . 1. King . 19. 10. Ioh. 2. 17. Numb. 25. 11. 2. Pet. 2. 7. Psalm . 119. 136.

This zeale ought to be Pure , Proceeding from a sincere affection not mixed with Malice and emulation . Hypocrisie . Guided by knowledge , assuring the party of the goodnesse of the cause . Gal. 4. 18. Discreet , & therefore both Moderate , not exceeding the Proportion of the cause . Bounds of a mans calling . Seasonable . Prou. 25. 11.

Oppos. Want of zeale , whereof are two degrees : Lukewarmnesse . Apoc. 3. 15 , 16. when men are neither hot nor cold , &c. Coldnesse and ( as it were ) deadnesse in Religion . Zeph. 1. 12. Corrupt zeale , being either Mixed with corrupt affections to which it is pretended ( and therefore not sincere but counterfait ) as with Maliciousnes , which is bitter zeale . Ia. 3. 14. Couetousnes , Ioh. 12. 5 , 6. Ambition and vaine-glory , &c. 2. King . 10. 16 , 29. Not guided by Knowledge , which is a blind zeale . Rom. 10. 2. Phil. 3. 6. Ioh. 16. 2. the which , the more feruent , the more surious it is . Act. 26. 11●22 . 23. Discretion , which is a preposterouszeale , being either Immoderate exceeding ( as in schismaticks ) the Proportion of the cause . Compasse of a mans calling . Vnseasonable . Ioh. 18. 10. Luk. 9. 54.

Delighting and reioycing Rejoycing in God . in God . Psalm . 37. 4. ●104 . 34. Phil. 3. 1 , 3. Rom. 5. 11. his Word is sweet vnto them . Psal. 19. 10. Him alone . 1. Cor. 1. 31. 2 Cor. 10. 17. Gal. 6. 14. in Christ crucified ▪

And this we are to d●e at all times , Phil. 4. 4. both in the time of Prosperity . Ier. 9. 23 , 24. Aduersity . 1. Sam. 30. 6. 1. Thes. 1. 6. Rom. 5. 3 , 5.

Thankefulnesse Thankfulnesse . to God in all estates , Eph. 5. 20. both in time of Prosperity . Psalm . 116. 12 , 13. Aduersity . Iob 1. 21. Lam. 3. 22. Him alone as the Author of all good things . Iam. 1. 17.

This thankfulnesse is to bee testified by glorifying him both in Word , giuing thanks . 1. Thes. 5. 18. Luk. 2. 20. Psal. 50. 23. Dee● , by doing those things which are acceptable vnto him . Psal. 16. 2. Ioh. 15. 8.

Opp. Not delighting or reioycing in God , nor in his Word : a signe that men haue not tasted how good the Lord is . 1. Pet. 2. 3. Delighting and reioycing in other things more than in the Lord : for what men loue , that they delight in : as worldly men in the fruition of worldly desires . Voluptuous men in their pleasures , which are their delights : some in sinfull pleasures , who glory in their shame . Phil. 3. 19. Couetous men in their riches , Luk. 12. 19. Ambitious men in their honour and glory . Deut. 4. 27.

Oppos. Vnthankfulnesse to God . 2. Tim. 3. 2. in not Acknowledging him the Author of those good things which wee haue . 1. Cor. 4. 7. Praising him , and giuing him thankes . Luk. 17. 17 , 18. Bringing forth the fruits of obedience to his glory . Esa. 5. 4. To ascribe the thankes which are due vnto God , either to Fortune . Idols . Hos. 2. 5 , 8. Ier. 44. 17 , 18. our owne worthines , 1. Cor. 4. 7. Other creatures , which are but the instruments of God to our good .

Obedience . Obedience . 1. Ioh. 5. 3. Ioh. 14. 1● .

Here consider To whom simple and absolute obedience is to be performed : To God , in submitting our selues to his reuealed will : whereto we are to conforme our Hearts : which is inward obedience . Ps. 40. 7 , 8. Liues . Math. 6 10. Him alone : no creature is to be obeyed , but in the Lord . Eph. 5. 21. Act. 4. 19. ● 5. 29. What manner of obedience is required : viz. an obedience Totall , in respect of the Doer : with all our might Deut. 6. 5. Things : all that is commanded . Gal. 3. 10 Iam. 2. 11. Time : alwayes . Deut. 5. 29. ● 11. 1. 2. Kin. 17. 37. Or entire at the least , that is , both Sincere . Rom. 6. 17. 2. Chr. 25. 2. Voluntary . 1. Chr. 28. 9.

Patience . Patience . 1. Cor. 13. 7. Rom. 12. 12. Phil. 1. 29. Iam. 1. 12.

Where we are to consider the Obiect , that is , the crosse : which is that measure of affliction which God layeth on his children : and those are Chastisements . 1. Cor. 11. 32. Apoc. 3. 19. Heb. 12. 6. Psa. 94. 12 , 13. Tryals . Deut. 8. 2. 16. Iam. 1. 3. Manner : for the crosse ( Luk 9 23. ) is to bee borne Humbly and meekly , Iob 1. 20 , 21. Esa. 53. 7. Mic. 7. 9. Com●ortably and cheerfully . Col. 1. 11. 1. Pet. 4. 13. Constantly . Iam. 1. 4.

Opp. In regard of the Obiect , Disobedience to God , by Omission : Commission : and either by Negligence . Contempt . Obedience to Man , more than to God . 1. Sam. 22. 18. The flesh , and the diuell . Rom. 6. 16. Manner , not With all our heart , but perfunctorily , negligently , and for fashion sake . Totall , but partiall , and ( as it were ) by halues . Continuall and perpetuall , but Temporary . By fits . Sincere , but hypocriticall . Voluntary , but forced by seruile feare , and therefore not constant , but counterfeit .

Oppos. The disorder : to suffer much for the loue of the world , but to suffer little or nothing for the loue of God . The extremes , in the Excesse , Rashnesse , in running into trouble and danger . Ecclus. 3. 27. Foole-hardinesse , in not auoiding it , when lawfully they may . Senslesnesse . Ier. 5. 3. Impatience , either Murmuring & repining . Gen. 4. 15 , 16. Psalm . 39. 10. Lam. 3. 26. Fainting , and being ouercome with too much griefe . 2. Cor. 4. 16. Seeking an issue by vnlawfull meanes .

Feare Feare of God : the awefull and son-like feare , concurring with the true loue of God , and faith in Christ . Psalm . 111. 10. Eccles. 12. 13. Prou. 28. 14. Psalm . 112. 1. ● 128. 1. 4.

The obiect of feare , is the anger of God conceiued against sinne . Psalm . 90. 11. Esa. 64. 5.

And thus wee are to feare the displeasure of God , in regard of the time Past , because wee haue sinned , and by sinne prouoked the Lord to wrath . This terrour or feare in the godly and elect , causeth them to meet the Lord , ( Amos 4. 12. ) and by repentance to preuent his iudgement . 2. Chron. 34. 19 , 27. Act. 2. 37. ● 16. 29 , 30. To come , that wee may not sin . Prou. 8. 13. ● 14. 27. Iob 28 28. fearing Chiefly the anger and displeasure of God it selfe . 1. Pet. 1. 17. 2. Cor. 7. 1. Act. 9. 31. Luk. 1. 74. 2. Tim. 1. 7. Secondarily , the effects of his anger , which are his iudgements and chastisements . Psalm . 119. 120. Hab. 3. 16. Deut. 5. 29.

Opp. as the Disorder , which is preposterous feare of God , in regard of the time Past , which is the horrour of the wicked , auerting them from him , as from a seuere or cruell Iudge . Gen. 3. 10. Heb. 10. 29. Iam. 2. 19. Mat. 8. 29. To come , when men feare not the displeasure of God it selfe , but onely the effect of it , which is punishment : this is seruile feare . 1. Ioh. 4. 18. Rom. 4. 15. Other things more than of God . Luk. 12. 4 , 5. 1. Pet. 3. 14. Esa. 51. I2 , I3 . Apoc. 21. 8. Extremes , in the Excesse : fearfulnes 2. Tim. 1. 7 working either Superstition , or scrupulous care to serue God according to mens inuentions . Esa. 29. 13. Act. 17. 22. Despaire , Esa. 12. 2. ● 43. 1 , 5. or astonishment . Exod. 20. 20. Luk. 5. 9. Defect : Carnall security , when men ( destitute of true faith and repentance ) doe notwithstanding promise to themselues impunity . Prou. 28. 14. Psal. 36. 1 , 2. Esa. 28. 15. Rom. 3. 18. Gen. 20. 11.

Humility Humility . to be added to the former , as another duty of the soule , which we owe to God , Mic. 6. 8. and as a meanes and signe of all the former . Mat. 11. 29. 1. Pet. 5. 5. Math. 18. 1 , 4.

Where consider the Nature of humility , which is to humble a man , and ( as it were ) to make him euen with the ground , stripping himselfe of all praise , and renouncing all conceit of his owne worthinesse , that all praise may wholly be ascribed to God . Psa. 115. 1. Dan. 9. 7 , 8 , 9. 1. Chr. 29. 14. Gen. 32. 10. 1. Cor. 15. 10. Cause of it , the acknowledgement of Our owne vilenesse and vnworthinesse , in respect of our Mould , wee being but dust and ashes . Gen. 18. 27. Ecclus. 10. 12. Miserable estate in our selues , in regard of Our sinne . Luk. 18. 13●15 . 19. Punishment due to vs for the same , Ga. 3. 10. Mercy and bounty of God so vndeseruedly vouchsafed vnto vs . Genes. 32. 10. Lam. 3. 22. 1. Cor. 4. 7.

Outwardly and in the whole man , we are to haue God by honouring him . Honouring of God . Mal. 1. 6. 1. Cor. 6. 20.

We are to honour God with the honor of the Signe , which is religious adoration , and is to be performed to the Lord alone . Math. 4. 10. Esa. 45. 23. Deed , which 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 worship or seruice , ●● 〈…〉 , &c. Deu. 6. 13. ●10 . 20. 〈◊〉

Opp. Counterfeit humility . Mat. 6. 16. Esa. 58. 5. Pride , Pro. 16. 5. in Assuming to our selues that praise which is due to God . Dan. 4. 27. Act. 12. 22 , 23. Not acknowledging either Our owne vnworthines , but arrogating to our selues , such , or so great good things as wee haue not . Gal. 6. 3. Luk. ● 8. 9 , 11. Pro. 30. 12. Bounty of God towards vs , but ascribing the good things wee haue , to our selues . 1. Cor. 4. 7.

Opp. Not honouring of God , which is profanenesse and contempt of God . Mal. 3. 14. Iob 21. 14 , 15. Not honouring him alone , which is idolatry , whether it bee with the honour of the Signe . Psalm . 44. 20. Act. 10 25 , 26. Apo. 19. 10. Deed. Deut. 13. 13. ● 17. 3. Exod. 22. 20.

The second Commandement .
The Affirmatiue part ,

Commanding vs to worship God by such meanes , & after such a manner as he hath prescribed in his W●rd , and is agreeable to his nature . Deut. 12. 30 , 31 , 32. that is to say , in Spirit and in truth . Ioh. 4. 23 , 24.

His Nature is spirituall , his Word is truth ; and therefore hee is to bee worshipped in Spirit , that is , By spirituall meanes . After a spirituall manner . Truth , that is , By true meanes , After a true manner . that is , such as is prescribed in the Word .

The speciall duties concerne the Parts , and sorts of Gods worship . Circumstances and ceremonies .

The Parts . The worship of God is partly Inward , of the soule ; which the Lord chiefly respecteth . Outward , with which the inward is euer to be ioyned .

Heere therefore is commanded vprightnesse Vprightnes . in Gods worship . Luk. 1. 75. Ioh. 4. 23 , 24. Psalm . 119. 7. 1. Thes. 2. 4. Act. 10. 33. Luk. 8. 15.

The common affections . The worsh. of God is Priuate . Publike , in which are required Inwardly , vnanimity . Vnanimity . Act. 1. 14. ●2 . 1. ●8 . 6. Mat. 18. 19. Outwardly , vniformity . Vniformity Psal. 34. 3.

The Negatiue part ,

Forbidding all will-worship and superstition , whereby men worship God according to their owne inuentions . Col. 2. 8 , 23. Num. 15. 39. whether it bee in regard of the Meanes . Leuit. 10. 1 , 2. Ioh. 22. 10. 2. Kin. 16. 10. Manner . Esa. 1. 11 , 12 , 13. ● 66. 3.

But here especially are forbidden ( as the grossest sinnes against this commandement , vnder which the Lord would forbid the rest ) Making Images to our selues , vnder which he forbiddeth all meanes deuised by our selues . 1. Ioh. 5. vlt. Deut. 27. 15. Worshipping him by Images , whereby all counterfeit and corrupt worship is forbidden . Deut. 4. 12 , 15. Exod. 32. 1 , 4. 5. Psal. 97. 7.

Opp. Hypocrisie in the worship of God . Esa. 29. 13. Mic. 6 , 7. 8. Psal. 17. 1. Ezech. 33. 31.

Opp. Schisme and diuision . 1. Cor. 11. 18. Confusion . 1. Cor. 11. 21.

The sorts . The worship of God is either Inuocation of the name of God . Ministery and hearing of the Word . Administration and receiuing of the Sacraments .

1. Of Inuocation : Inuocation . and that it is to bee vsed . 1. Thes. 5. 17. Luk. 21. 36. Iam. 4. 2. Dan. 6. 10.

The things generally required in Inuocation , are partly Essentiall . Accidentall .

Essentiall , as 1. To whom . 2. In whose name . 3. How , or in what manner . 4. By whose helpe . 5. For what things .

1. To whom ; namely , to God , and to him alone , which is prescribed in the first Commandement . Ps. 50. 15. ● 65. 3. Luk. 11. 2. And of him wee are to conceiue as hee hath reuealed himselfe in his Word .

2. In whose name , viz. in the name of Christ . Eph. 3. 12 ▪ Ioh. 16. 24. Dan. 9. 17.

And in his name alone , as being the onely Mediator , as of Redemption , Act. 4. 12. so also of Intercession . 1. Tim. 2. 5.

3. The manner , according to the will of God reuealed in his Word . 1. Ioh. 5. 14. Rom. 8. 27. viz.

Before we call vpon God , wee are to prepare our selues by meditation . Psal. 108. 1. Eccl. 4. 17. ● 5. 1.

In the action it selfe there are duties required , Generally in the soule . Specially in the Mind . Heart .

Opp. Neglect of Prayer . Psal. 14. 1 , 4. Iob 21. 15.

Opp. Prayer to Saints or Angels . Esa. 63. 16. Act. 10. 26. Apoc. 19. 10. Ier. 2. 13. Misconceiuing of God , ( and so worshipping they know not what . Ioh. 4. 22. ) in respect of the Nature . As the Anthropomorphites , and ignorant persons , who conceiue God vnder the shape of a man . Persons . For the true God is the Father , the Son , and the holy Ghost . He therefore who denyeth any one Person , doth not worship the true God : as the Iewes . 1. Ioh. 2. 23. Turks .

Opp. Not to pray in the name of Christ alone , but in the name and mediation of Saints and Angels .

Opp. To pray amisse . Iam. 4. 3.

Opp. To be rash in speaking to God . Eccl. 5. 1. Ecclus. 18. 22.

In the soule generally it is required , that our prayer be● speech of the soule , and not of the mouth onely , a liftin● vp of our hearts , Psal. 25. 1. and a powring forth of the soule , Psal. 62. 8. a praying in spirit , Ephes. 6. 18. and in truth . Psal. 145. 18.

and therefore with the Attention of the minde . Intent and desire of the heart .

In the mind is required , that we pray with Vnderstanding . Psal. 47. 8. Col. 3. 16. Faith , that is , with Perswasion that wee and our prayers are accepted of God in Christ . 1. Ioh. 5. 14. Ephes. 3. 12.

In the heart it is required that we pray with Humility , in respect of our owne vnworthinesse . Gen. 18. 27. Luk. 18. 13. Gen. 32. 10. Reuerence towards the Maiesty of God . Eccl. 5. 1.

4. By whose helpe , viz. by the helpe of the holy Ghost , who is the Spirit of supplication , and helpeth our infirmities . Rom. 8. 26 , 27. Zach. 12. 10. Ephes. 2. 18.

5. For what things , viz. good things onely , Math. 7. 11. which may concerne Gods glory . The good of The Church . Our brethren . Our selues .

The things Accidental , are the circumstances of Persons , in respect wherof Prayer is either Priuate . Mat. 6. 5 , 6. Publike . Math. 18. 20. Place : for we may pray in all places , both Openly . 1. Tim. 2. 8. Secretly . Time , for wee are to pray alwayes . 1. Thes. 5. 17 , 18. Ephes. 6. 18. that is , both Ordinarily , at set times . Psal. 55. 17. Dan. 6. 10. Extraordinarily , as occasion is offered . Col. 3. 17.

Opp. Not to pray from the heart , but with the mouth onely : a lip-labour . Hos. 7. 14.

To pray with Wandring thoughts . Fained lips , the desire and intent of the heart , not agreeing with the words of the mouth . Psal. 17. 1. Psal. 78. 36.

Opp. To pray without Knowledge . Mat. 20. 22. Faith . Rom. 10. 14.

Opp. To pray With a conceit of our owne worthinesse . Luk. 18. 9 , 11. With lesse reuerence than if wee spake to a mortall man .

Opp. To pray for euill and vnlawfull things : for that is to make God the author of euill .

The things specially required , are such as concerne the seuerall kinds of Inuocation , viz. Prayer : Thankesgiuing : which in vse are to be ioyned . Col. 4. 2. Phil. 4. 6.

In Prayer , three things are required ; Sence of our want . Psal. 63. 2. Iam. 1. 5. Ioh. 7. 37. Feruency of desire , to haue our want supplied . Iam. 5. 16. Lam. 2. 17. Rom. 8. 26. ● 15. 30. Speciall faith in the promises made to our prayer ; that is , that our particular requests shall be granted vnto vs . Mat. 21. 22. Mark . 11. 24. Iam. 1. 6.

The things specially required in thankesgiuing , belong to the Action it selfe , wherein are required Thankefulnesse . Colos. 3. 16. Psal. 9. 1. ● 111. 1. Cheerfulnesse . Philip. 1. 4. Psal. 9. 2. ● 100. 1. ● 81. 1. Obiect : for wee are to giue thankes for all things , and in all estates . 1. Thes. 5. 18. Eph. 5. 20.

2. Of the Ministery of the Word ; where we are to consider the duty of the Minister , in reading and preaching the Word of God . People , in hearing the Word .

Opp. To neglect the duty of prayer . Iam. 4. 2.

Opp. to pray Without feeling , as Secure persons , that feele no want . Apoc. 3. 17 , 18. Proud persons , that thinke themselues full . Luk. 18. 9. ● 1. 55. Coldly . Without faith . Iam. ● . 6 , 7.

Opp. To neglect the duty of thankesgiuing . Luk. 17. 17.

To giue thanks without Thankfulnesse , and therefore in hypocrisie . Cheerfulnesse , and so without sence of Gods bounty towards vs .

Not to be thankfull in all estates .

As touching preaching , Preaching . consider the Person . Obiect . Parts . Manner .

The Person ought to bee a Minister , Heb. 5. 4. Rom. 10. 15. called by God , and therfore indu●d with Sufficiency of gifts . 1. Tim. 3. 2. Mat. 13. 52. Mal. 2. 7. Willingnesse to imploy them . Esa. 6. 8. Rom. 1. 15. The Church .

The Obiect is the Word of God . Deut. 18. 18 , 20. as the onely meanes of this part of Gods worship . 1. Thes. 2. 13. 1. Pet. 4. 11. 2. Cor. 2. 17. Ioh. 7. 16. 1. Pet. 4. 11.

The parts of preaching : Explication of the Scripture , by the Scripture , according to the analogi● of faith . Neh. 8. 9. Rom. 12. 6. Orthotomy , or right diuiding of the Word , 2. Tim. 2. 15. which is partly The right diduction or collection of doctrines and obseruations out of the text . Application of them to the vse of the hearers , by the way of Doctrine . Confutation Exhortation Reproofe . Consolation Luk. 12. 42. 2. Tim. 3. 16.

Opp. Intruders into the ministery , not called Ier. 14. 14 , 15.

Nor furnished with gifts . Esa. 56. 10. Mal. 2. 9. Hos. 4. 6. Or not willing to imploy them . Mat. 5. 15.

Opp. Teaching other doctrine than is contained in the Word . 1. Tim. 1. 3. ● 6. 3. as Errours . Fables and inuentions of men . 1. Tim. 1. 4. ● 4. 7.

Making merchandize of Gods Word , or mingling it with the doctrines and inuentions of men . 2. Cor. 2. 17. Ier. 23. 28.

The manner of preaching , viz. In Demonstration of the Spirit . 1. Cor. 2. 4. Mic. 3. 8. that is , of spirituall graces , both of the Mi●istery . Person . Simplicity . 1. Cor. 1. 17 , 21. ● 2. 4 , 5. Sincerity . 2. Cor. 4. 2. ● 2. 17. Integrity . 2. Cor. 2. 17. ● 4. 2. 2. Tim. 2. 15. 1. Thes. 2. 4. Gal. 1. 10. Fidelity , without respect of persons . Deut. 33. 9. 1. Cor. 4. 2. Ier. 23. 28. Iudgement and discretion . Mich. 3. 8. Mat. 24 , 45. Grauity . Tit. 2. 7. Authority and power . Mat. 7. 29. Mic. 3. 8. Tit. 2. 15. Courage and freedome of speech . I●r. 1. 8 , 17. Ezech. 3. 8 , 9. Ephes. 6. 19 , 20. Zeale of Gods glory . Ioh. 7. 18. Mal. 2. 2. The saluation of the People . 2. Cor. 11. 2. Gal. 4. 19. 2. Cor. 2. 15.

The duties which concerne the hearing of the Word . Luk. 8. 18.

And these are to be performed , both Before we hear . Preparation . Exod. 19. Eccl. 4. 17. looking to our feet , that is , affectious ▪ this preparation consisteth in Remouing the impediments , as it were the putting off our sho●es . Exo. 3. 5. as Carnall security , which maketh men come to the hearing of the Word , without any desire or care to profit : this maketh hearers like the high way . Luk. 8. 13. Impenitency , which causeth men to come without purpose of amendment : but rather with purpose to goe on in sin , whatsoeuer the Minister shall say to the contrary . We must purge the vessell of our hart , before it will bee fit to receiue the pure liquor of Gods Word . 1. Pet. 2. 1 , 2. and we must plough vp the fallow ground of our hearts , before the seed of Gods Word be cast into it . Ier. 4. 4. Iam. 1. 21. Worldly cares , which cause men to receiue the seed as it were among thorns . Luk. 8. 14. Ier. 4. 4 ▪ Eze. 33. 31 Excesse in diet , surfetting and drunkennesse . Luk. 21. 34. Conceit of our owne knowledge ▪ that wee may heare with meeknesse . Iam. 1. 21. Psal. 25. 9. Prou. 26. 12. Preiudicate opinions , that wee may heare with docility . Luk. 18. 34. Hypocrisie , which maketh men like the stony ground . Luk. 8. 13. Curiosity , that wee may come to learne , rather than to iudge & censure . Act. 17. 20. 21. Hatred of the Ministers person , or mislike . 1. King . 22. 7 , 8. Itching of the eares , & affection to heare such as delight the eares , and please their fancies . 2. Tim. 4. 3. Mica . 2. 11. Schismatical affection to hear some Ministers , & in comparison of them , to contemne others . 1. Cor. 1. 11. 12 ● 3. 4 ▪ Vsing helps See A. While we heare . B. After wee haue heard . C.

A. The helps which we are to vse , are Meditation , Whither we goe , to wit , to the place of Gods presence , to appeare before him . To what end , to Performe an holy and vpright seruice vnto God . Vse religiously the meanes of our saluation . What our wants be , in regard of Knowledge : Faith : Obedience , &c. How necessary , profitable and effectuall the Word of God is , for relieuing our wants : that wee may come with hungring and thirsting desires to the hearing of the Word . 1. Pet. 2. 2. Prayer for The Minister , that God would assist him , and direct him by his Spirit , &c. Ephes. 6. 9. Col. 4. 3. Our selues , that the Lord would illuminate our mindes , open our hearts , strengthen our memories , subdue our affections , transforme our liues into the obedience of his truth , &c. Psalm . 119.

B. Duties while we heare : 1. To set our selues in Gods presence , and to behaue our selues as before him . Act. 10. 33. 2. To acknowledge the Minister to be the Embassador of God , 2. Cor. 5 20 , and to heare the Word preached , as the Word of God . 1. Thes. 2. 13. Deut. 3 2. 3. Ionas 3. 5. 3. To heare with Reuerence and feare . Esa. 66. 2. Silence . Men are silent to heare but their Superiour speake . Iob 29. 9. Readinesse and desire to heare . Act. 17. 11. Attention . Act. 8. 6. Luk. 4. 20. ● 19. 48. ● 8. 8. Faith . Heb. 4. 2. Act. 13. 48. Alacrity , and not with wearinesse . Constancy , not departing before the end . Meeknesse and submission , Iam. 1. 21. accommodating our selues to euery part or passage of the Sermon : as when the Minister Teacheth , with teachablenesse to learne . Confuteth , to lay aside our errour , that wee may be found in the faith . Tit. 1. 13. Exhorteth or reprooueth , &c. to receiue the words of exhortation . Heb. 13. 22. Prou. 15. 31 , 32. Not as Act. 5. 33. ● 7. 54 ● 22. 22 , 23. And not With wandring minds . Ezech. 33. 31. Reading , or being otherwise occupied . Sleeping . Act. 20. 9. 4. To receiue it into a good and honest heart , with desire to retaine it , and with purpose to practise it . Luk 8. 15. 5. To lay it vp in the treasure of our hearts . Luk. 2. 19. 51. Prou. 4. 21. and to heare for afterwards Esa. 42. 23. Not to let it slip from vs . Heb. 2. 1.

C. Duties after wee haue heard . To Meditate of that which we haue heard , and as it were to chew the cud . Act. 17. 10 , 11. Psalm . 1. 2. Conferre with others , especially such as are committed to our charge . Deut. 6. 7. Call it to mind as occasion shall bee offered , and not to bee hearers of forgetfulnesse . Iam. 1. 25. Endeuour to practise it . Luk. 8. 15. ● 6. 48. ● 11. 28. Iam. 1. 22.

3. The administration and vse of the Sacraments .

Wherein we are to follow the direction of Gods Word , viz. that wee vse Those Sacraments , and no other , which the Lord hath instituted in his Word . Them after that manner which God hath prescribed in his Word .

The Sacraments of the New Testament ( for the Old appertaine not to vs ) are onely two , viz. Baptisme . The Lords Supper

In the right vse of Baptisme , there are duties required in the Party baptizing : in whom it is required , that he Be a lawfull Minister . Doe administer it according to Christs institution : where consider What , viz. the Element , which is water only . Sacramental word . To whom , viz. to those who are within the couenant , whether Growne persons . Infants . Party baptized , viz. faith and repentance , Truly professed , by him that is of yeeres . Promised in behalfe of the Infant , and performed when he comes to yeeres . People , To be present to receiue the party baptized , into the congregation . To ioyne in prayer for the party baptized .

Otherwise we Build vpon the sand . Luk. 6. 49. Aggrauate our sinne , and encrease our punishment . Ioh. 15. 22.

To these the Papists adde fiue other .

The Papists permit priuate persons , yea Midwiues , to baptize .

The Papists adde Oyle , Salt , and Spittle , &c.

The Papists suppresse it in an vnknowne language .

Opp. To breake the Vow of Baptisme .

Opp. To depart .

1. Cor. 11. 23. In the right vse of the Lords Supper , there are duties required in The Minister , that he administer it according to Christs institution : where consider What hee is to administer , viz. The elements , both Bread . Wine . The Sacramentall Word . How , with such Sacramentall rites and actions as were ordained by Christ . To whom , to the faithfull in profession at the least : And not to Profane persons . Heretikes , or excommunicat persons , Such as cannot prepare themselues . To what end , that it might be a Sacrifice of praise to God . Memoriall of Christs death . Meanes to confirme the faith of the receiuer , &c. The faithfull among the people , viz. to Receiue the Communion when it is administred . Receiue it worthily . Whereunto are duties required Before , viz. due preparation , consisting in A triall of our selues , how wee stand towards God , in regard of our Knowledge . Faith . Repentance . Neighbours , in regard of brotherly loue . Prayer , Confessing our sins , and wants . Desiring Gods blessing vpon his owne ordinance . At the Communion some thing is to be Considered : the sacramentall vnion of the signe , and the thing signified . Done , viz. the bread & the wine are to bee receiued with Faith . Thanksgiuing , & shewing ●orth the death of Christ . Afterwards , to Be thankfull to God . Labour to feele the fruit and benefit of the Sacrament . Performe the repentance , which in the time of our preparation we either purposed or promised .

The Papists with hold the Cup from the people .

The Papists powre water into their wine .

They mutter the words as a charme ouer the bread .

They vse diuers gesticulations , partly Ridiculous . Idolatrous , as Eleuation . Adoration . Carrying about . the Bread .

The Popish Priests distribute nothing to others , but are the onely receiuers in their priuate Masses .

The Papists consecrate their Eucharist , that it may bee Adored and carried about in pompe , and not to be receiued . A sacrifice propitiatory for the quicke and the dead . An Idoll which they worship in stead of Christ .

And these were the parts of Gods worship .

Now follow the Ad●uncts of Gods worship , as the Circumstances . Ceremonies . Meanes thereof .

Concerning the circumstances belonging to Gods worship , and the ceremonies therein to bee vsed , we are to follow the generall rules of Gods word , namely , that all things be done To edification . 1. Cor. 14. 26. Decently . 1. Cor. 11. 13 1. Cor. 14. 40. According to order . 1. Cor. 14.40 .

The meanes of Gods worship , especially of Prayer , Fasting ▪ see my Treatise therof . The Ministery of the Word and Sacraments , as the Preparation and education of Ministers in schooles of learning . 1. Sam. 10. 5. ● 19. 20. 2. King . 4. 38. Preseruation and sufficient maintenance . Deut. 12. 19. 1. Tim. 5. 17. Gal. 6. 6 , 7.

The third Commandement .

The Affirmatiue part , Commanding vs to sanctifie the name of God . Math. 6. 9. Psal. 29. 2.

The Negatiue part , Forbidding to take the name of God in vaine ; that is , to profane it , or pollute it .

The speciall duties of sanctifying Gods name , are the vsage of Gods name holily , according to the seuerall acceptation of Gods name , which signifieth either 1. God himselfe , and his attributes , which are himselfe . Ioel 2. 32. Deut. 28. 58. Exod. 33. 19. and 34. 5 , 6 , 7. That wherby hee is named , that is , 2. Renowmed : his name of renowme , or glory . Exod. 9. 16. Psalm . 8. 1. Knowne , as 3. His titles : as Iehouah , Iah , Lord , God , &c. Exod. 3. 15. Exod. 6. 3. Meanes wherby hee is known , which are either Peculiar to his Church , as the 4. Word of God . Act. 9. 15 ● 21. 13. 5. Religion of God , prescribed in his Word . Mic. 4. 5. 1. King . 5 3 , 5. 6. Common to all , as the workes of God , for God is knowne by his workes , as men are by their names . Rom. 1. 19 , 20. Exod. 34. 7. Psa. 58. 11 , 12. Ro. 1. 21. After an especiall manner , according to any almost of the former acceptations , and that is , by swearing .

1. As the name of God signifieth ▪ God himselfe , and his attributes .

Thus wee are to sanctifie the name of God , in our Hearts , 1 ▪ Pet. 3. 14 , 15. by Thinking and conceiuing of God and his attributes , holily and reuerently . Acknowledging , beleeuing , and remembring effectually God and his attributes . Mouthes , by Confessing , and professing God and his attributes . Rom. 10. 10. 1. Pet. 3. 15. Speaking holily and reuerently of God and his attributes . Liues , by a conuersation answerable to the effectuall knowledge of God and his attributes . Deut. 28. 58.

2. As the Name of God signifieth his glory .

Thus wee are to sanctifie the name of God , by glorifying him in our Hearts , by a true Desire of Gods glory . Purpose and intent thereof . Mal. 2. 2. Mouthes , by making the glory of God , both the Matter of our speech : for by giuing praise and thankes to God , we glorifie him . Psalm . 50. 23. End of our speech , by vttering Necessary truth . Iosh. 7. 19. Col. 4. 6. Sauoury speeches . Liues , by Doing all things to the glory of God . 1. Cor. 10. 31. Bringing forth the fruits of good workes : for thereby we Glorifie God our selues . Ioh. 15. 8. Cause others to glorifie him . Math. 5. 12.

The speciall vices .

To entertaine base , vnreuerent and vngodly thoughts , concerning God and his attributes . Psalm . 50. 21. this is to blaspheme God in our hearts . Iob. 1. 5. Psalm . 14. 1. ● 10. 11.

Not to know God , &c. effectually . Rom. 2. 4 , 5.

Not to confesse God and his attributes before men . Math. 10. 33.

To speake of God , or his attributes Vnreuerently . Vnholily . Psalm . 78. 19 , 20. Exod. 5. 2.

Not to sanctifie God in our liues . Numb. 20. 12. Tit. 1. 16.

Pride , and vaine-glory . Gen. 11. 4.

Neglect of Gods glory . Rom. 1. 21.

To suppresse the praises of God , and to be vnthankfull to him . Luk. 17. 17.

To blaspheme the name of God . Leuit. 24. 11.

Opp. Truth Dissembled , or suppressed . Ioh. 9. 21. ● 12. 42 , 43. Denyed . Mark . 14. 68. Oppugned . Act. 26. 11. 1. Tim 1. 13.

Speech , Idle . Math. 12. 36. Vnsauoury . Col. 4. 6.

By our sinnes , to Dishonour God . Rom. 2. 23. Cause his name to be blasphemed . Rom. 2. 24. 2. Sam. 12. 14. Tit. 2. 5.

3. As the Name of God signifieth his titles , which we vse by taking them Vp in our mouthes and writings . Vpon vs , when we are called after Gods name , and his name is called vpon in vs . Genes. 4. 26. Esa. 43. 6 , 7. Act. 11. 26.

We sanctifie the Name of God in our speech and writings , when it is mentioned In a matter serious . After a reuerent manner . To a good end .

And hereunto is referred Blessing of God . Rom. 9. 5. ● 1. 25. 2. Cor. 11. 31. Iam. 3. 9. Men , which Generally is required of all . Mat. 5. 44. Rom. 12. 14. and hereto salutation is referred . Genes. 47. 7 , 10. Iam. 6. 12. Rom. 16. 16. Mat. 5. 47. After a peculiar manner is to bee performed by Superiours . Heb. 7. 7. as by Parents . Gen. 27. 27. ● 49. Ministers . Nu. 6. 23 , 24 , 25. Magistrates . 2. Sam. 6. 18. 1. Kin. 8. 55.

We sanctifie the Name of God and of Christ our Sauiour , which we take vpon vs , professing our selues Christians , and the children of God , when wee walke worthy our calling . Ephes. 4. 1. Tit. 2. 10. 2. Tim. 2. 19. Eph. 5. 3.

Neuer to make mention of God , which is a signe that he is not in mens thoughts .

To mention it amisse , as In a matter light and ridiculous , as in sport . After a manner Vnreuerent and carelesse . Superstitious . To a wicked end , as to Charmes and Exorcismes . Act. 19. 13. Wicked sentences , which begin , In nomine Dei . Amen . Erroneous doctrines . Ierem. 23. 25.

Opp. Cursing . Rom. 12. 14.

Salutation , Neglected in due time and place . Abused to Hypocrisie , where it is not sincere and from the heart . Malicious purposes . 2. Sam. 20. 9. Mat. 26. 49.

Name of Christ , as it is taken vpon men , profaned , Gen. 6. 2. which is a fault either Common to all wicked persons which call themselues Christians . Peculiar to the Iesuites , who vnder the name of Iesus , serue Antichrist .

4. As the Name of God doth signifie his Word .

This ( to omit the holy and pure vse of it , in the preaching & hearing thereof , of which we spake in the 2. Com. ) we are to sanctifie in our Hearts , by a holy Meditation therof . Desire , study and care to know and practise it . Psal. 119. Words and writings , by applying it to those vses for which it is profitable . 2. Tim. 3. 16. to our selues , or others , for the Information of the iudgement , by doctrine and confutation . Reforming of the life and affections , by admonition , exhortation , reproofe , consolation . Deeds , by obeying it from our hearts . Rom. 6. 17. Luk. 11. 28. Ioh. 13. 17.

5. As the Name of God signifieth his religion .

This are we to sanctifie by a conuersation answerable to the Religion which we professe , Tit , 2. 11 , 12. 13. Ephes. 4. 20 , 21 , 22 , 23 , 24. ● 5. 8 , 10 , 11. This being the right way , Esa. 30. 21. Act. 9. 2. wee are to walke in it , Mic. 4. 5. and that Vprightly , in respect of God . Psal. 119. 1. Gal. 2. 14. Gen. 17. 1. Inoffensiuely , in respect of men . 1. Cor. 10. 32. Heb. 12. 13. Phil. 1. 10. Act. 24. 14 , 15 , 16.

The Word of God is profaned in the Heart , when wee haue neither desire to know it , nor care to keepe it . Words & writings , when it is abused to vses either Vaine and vnprofitable , as when it is read in an vnknowne language , or so sung , that it cannot bee vnderstood . Psalm . 47. 7. Euill , in respect of Iudgement , as for the Confutation of the truth . Confirmation of errours . Manners , as to Impenitency . Psa. 50. 16 , 17. Scoffes and iests . Charmes and inchantments . Deut. 18. 11 , 12. Deeds , when we doe not obserue it to doe it , Leuit. 22. 31 , 32. either through Neglect . Malac. 1. 12. Amos 2. 7. Prou. 30. 9. Contempt , which is a kind of blasphemy . Num. 15. 30 , 31.

Thus the name of God is taken in vaine , when our conuersation is not agreeable to our profession : as when men walke in respect of God , in hypocrisie , 2. Tim. 3 5. pretending the profession of religion to their Worldly respects . Phil. 3. 18 , 19. Wicked respects . Mat. 23. 14. 1. King . 21. 9. 2. Sam. 15. 8. Math. 2. 8. Men , offensiuely : and thus the name of God is profa●●d by the Dissolute and wicked life of carnall-gospellers . Rom. 2. 24. Offences of the godly , 2. Sam. 12. 14. and those that would seeme forward professors .

6. As the Name of God signifieth his workes , both of Creation , in respect whereof hee is called the Creator . Administration , in regard whereof hee is called the Gouernour and Iudge of the world .

The workes of Creation or creatures , we are to sanctifie by a Holy meditation and mentioning of them , to Gods glory , that we In them may acknowledge the wisedome , power and goodnesse of God . Rom. 1. 19 , 20. Psalm . 19. 1. Knowing him by his workes , may glorifie him as God . Rom. 1. 21. Acknowledging in them the workmanship of God , may speake honourably thereof . Psa. 139. 14. Gen. 1. 3 1. Our good , that what the Scripture hath taught vs in them to Imitate , wee may follow . Math. 6. 26 , 28. Prou. 6. 6. Auoide , wee may shun . Psalm . 32. 9. Ierem. 5. 8. 2. Pet. 2. 22. Pure vse , sanctified by The Word . Prayer . 1. Tim. 4. 5

Opp. In respect of Gods glory , Not to acknowledge God by his creatures . Knowing him by them , not to glorifie him as God . To depraue or deride ( like Mo●us ) the workes of God . In regard of our good , to imitate that in them , which the Scriptures teach vs to shun .

Opp. To the vse sanctified by the Word , is the vse Without , or besides the Word , being Scrupulous . Rom. 14. 23. Superstitious , Ascribing sanctification to them , as , to holy-water , salt , candles , bells . Abusing them to diuination . Deut 18. 10. Esa. 47. 13. Ier. 10. 2. Contrary to the Word , abusing them as instruments vnto sinne , as our bodies to fornication , our meate and drinke , to surfetting and drunkennesse . Prayer , the profane vse , without Crauing Gods blessing in the vse . Returning thanks to God the giuer of them .

The workes of administration , ( which in a generall sence are called the iudgements of God ) are exercised in Determining doubts , which by men cannot sufficiently be decided , viz. Lots , Prou 16. 33. as in Deciding controuersies . Pro. 18. 18. Elections . 1. Sam. 10. 21 , 24. Act. 1. 23. Diuiding inheritances . Numb. 26. 55. Finding out a secret offe●dor . Iosh. 7. 14. Lots are purely vsed , when we Call vpon God for his direction , referring our selues to his iudgement . Act. 1. 24. Rest well pleased in the sentence of God . Assigning Rewards and blessings , hereof we are to haue a pure vse , whether bestowed vpon Our selues : that is , to bee thankfull for them , and to testifie our thankfulnes , by Words , in Giuing thankes . Psal. 124. 6. ● 86. 12 , 13. Declaring Gods benefits . Ps. 66. 16. 71. 8 , 18. Deed , by Referring them to Gods glory , & the good of our brethren . Luk. 19. 13. Being mooued to repentance thereby . Rom. 2. 4. Others : viz. to Reioyce with them . 1. Cor. 12. 26 Praise God for them . Psal. 35. 27. Gal. 1. 23. Punishments & crosses , which more specially are called iudgments : wherof also wee are to haue a pure vse , whether laid on Our selues , to Bee humbled vnder the hand of God . Iob 1. Patiently & thankfully to beare them Iob 1. To learne obedience by that we suffer . Heb. 5. 8. Others , to Be terrified ( by their example ) from sinne . Iosh. 22. 20. 1. Cor. 10. 6. Rom. 11. 20 , 21. Condole with the faithful . Ro. 12. 15 Magnifie the iustice of God in punishing the wicked Psal. 58. 11 , 12. Iudg. 5. 31.

Lots abused , in Casting of fortunes . The game called Lottery . Those games of Dice and Cards , &c. which wholly consist in chance : for in toyes and sports wee are not to appeale to the immediate iudgement of God . Prou. 16. 33.

Not to be thankfull to God for his benefits .

Not to testifie our thankfulnesse : but rather to Assume the praise to our selues . Abuse Gods blessings to His dishonour . Harme of others . Impenitency .

To enuie the graces of God in others .

Not to be humbled vnder the hand of God . Ier. 5. 3. Esa. 22. 12 , 13.

To be impatient , and to murmure .

To be incorrigible . Esa. 1. 5. Ier. 2. 30.

Not to be warned by the iudgements of God vpon others . Dan. 5. 22. but rather to be pleased with our selues , that we are not so afflicted . Luk. 13. 1 , 2 , 3.

To reioyce at the afflictions of others . Iob 31. 29.

Of Othes .

1. In generall .

The Na●e of God is to be sanctified by a lawfull Oth.

Where consider two things : First , that we are to sweare vpon iust occasion . Deut. 6. 13. Psal. 63. 11. Esa. 45. 23.

Secondly , that we sweare lawfully .

Duties required in a lawfull Oth , respect the Object : for we are to sweare by the Lord alone , Esa. 65. 16. Ierem. 12. 6. Either Directly . Indirectly , the inuocation and attestation referred to God , though something else be named . Maner , for we are to sweare ▪ Ier 4. 2. in Truth , Rom. 9. 1. that is , To that which is true . Truly , Exanimi sententia . 2. Chr. 15. 15. Righteousnesse , promising by Oth lawfull things onely . Iudgement , Discerning the necessity of our Oth , in respect of the Person Imposing it . Not beleeuing a necessary truth , without it . Thing , which cannot otherwise be proued . End , for Gods glory . The good of Our selues . Others . Duly weighing the conditions & circumstances . Gen. 24. 5. Iosh. 2. 17 , 18 , 19. End , for we are so to sweare , that God may haue glory by the manifestation , or confirmation of a necessary ( but hidden ) truth , which otherwise could not bee demonstrated ▪ Iosh. 7. 19. Our neighbour may be satisfied , controuersies may be ended . Heb. 6. 16. Our owne innocency cleered , Exod. 22. 11. and ou● duty discharged . 1. King . 8. 31.

To refuse altogether to sweare , with the Anabaptists .

To sweare vnlawfully .

To sweare by any thing besides God , Ier. 5. 7. Zeph. 1. 5. vsing Othes Ridiculous : as By Lakin , &c. Pharisaicall , by creatures , as Light , Fire , &c. Popish , as by Saints : Mary , Iohn , &c. Idols , as Masse . Rood . Amos 8. 14. Heathenish , by the gods of the Gentiles , 1. King . 19. 2. Mebercle , Medius Fidius , &c. Blasphemous , as by all the parts and members of Christ .

Opp. to sweare To that which is false . Leuit. 19. 12. Falsly , with a mind to dece●ue Ps. 24. 4.

To sweare to an vnlawfull thing , which either Is apparantly vnlawfull at the ti●e of the Oth. 1 Sam. 25. 21 , 3● . ● 28. 10. Afterwards proueth to bee vnlawfull . Mark . 6. 23 , 25.

Opp. To sweare Without necessity , as they vse to doe , who sweare ordinarily and commonly : this is to p●ll●te the Name of God , and to make that common , which he hath sanctified and extolled aboue all things . Math. 5. 37. Iam. 5. 12. Ecclus. 23. 8. Rashly and vnaduisedly . Leuit. 5. 4. 1. Sam. 14 39 , 44. as those which sweare in heat and choler .

To sweare to No end , vainly , & through a foolish custome , without regard of Gods glory , or good of their brethren , or discharge of their duty . An ill end , as For a brauery , that they may glory in their shame , and garnish their speech with the pollution of Gods Name . To falsifie the truth , and to win credit to a falshood .

2. In speciall .

There are two distinction of Othes .

1. An Oth is either Assertory , wherein some truth , is auouched , and that , if it bee Certaine & knowne , simply that it is so . Supposed , according to our opinion , that wee thinke so . Promissory , wherby we truly promise some lawfull thing which is in our power , calling vpon God not onely as our witnesse and Iudge , but also as our surety , that we will performe it . Heere foure things are required : 1. That the thing be lawfull . 2. That it is , and will be in our power . 3. That wee haue a true and vnfained purpose to performe it . 4. That wee doe indeed performe it , Num. 30. 2. though to our owne hinderance . Psal. 15. 4.

2. An Oth is either Publike . Priuate .

Opp. To auouch that to bee True , which we know to be false . Certaine , which we know not to bee true .

Opp. To promise by Oth the which 1. Is not lawfull , which is to sinne with an high hand , and with a desperate resolution to doe ill . 2. Is not in our power , which either Appeareth so at the first ; and so cannot be promised by Oth , without extreme profanesse . Proueth so afterwards ; & therfore cannot be promised simply , without great rashnesse . 3. We doe not meane to performe : which is to sweare deceitfully . Psalm . 24. 4. 4. Which wee doe not performe , being a thing lawfull , and in our owne power ; and this properly is called Periurie .

But if it be Impossible , our Oth doth not bind vs . Vnlawfull , wee are bound to breake it : otherwise we adde sinne to a sinne .

In publike Othes consider the duty of him that Imposeth it , viz. that he so impose it , as that the Oth may bee taken in Truth . Iudgement . Righteousnes . Deposeth : that the consideration of the publike pla●e for seat of iudgement , make him the more reuerently and circumspectly performe the generall duties , both in Othes Assertory . Promissory .

A priuate Oth may be taken onely vpon necessity . Mat. 5. 37. for what is redundant , aboue yea or nay , in our ordinary talke or communication , is of euill : and consequently priuate Othes must be rare and in season .

To Promissory Othes we are to referre Vowes , which are promissory Othes , made to God voluntarily concerning the performance of some certaine thing which may be acceptable to God , either for the confirmation of our faith in prayer , or for the strengthening of our resolution in the performance of some good thing which we purpose .

Duties required in Vowes , belong either to the Making Performing of them . Psal. 76. 11. Esa. 19. 21.

Those which belong to the making of a vow , concerne the Obiect , which is God alone , Psal. 76. 11. Manner . A. End . B.

Opp. To impose an Oth , When it is not necessary . Vpon men of no credit , who make no conscience of an Oth. In matters of no moment . Tumultuously and in haste . Iniuriously , especially in a capitall cause , to make the party accuse himselfe . Against his conscience , when hee knoweth that it Is false . Will not bee performed .

Opp. To depose in an Oth Assertory , contrary to conscience , for Malice . Fauour . Hire . 1. King 21. 13. Mark . 14. 56. Promissory , contrary to a mans purpose : as when being chosen to publike places , or admitted into societies , men take Othes , onely because it is the custome and manner that they should sweare , not because they meane to keepe their Oth.

To sweare in our communication , Without necessity , Rashly . Profanely . Ier. 23. 10. Ordinarily and commonly .

The Papists vow to Saints , both Themselues : as to Augustine , Francis , Dominick , &c. as the Nazarites were wont to vow themselues to God . Numb. 6. Other things ; as Oblations , and Pilgrimages , &c.

A. Manner , for it must be made in Truth , and therfore must be Sincere . 2. Chron. 15. 15. Voluntary . Deut. 23. 23. Righteousnesse , both in respect of the Person vowing , that either hee Be his owne man . Haue the consent of his gouernour . Numb. 30. Thing vowed , that it be lawfull & acceptable to God : as Things good and commanded : of such , Vowes are made . Absolutely , which are renewings of our Vow in Baptisme . With restraint of circumstances : as to giue so much almes weekly ; or to pray so oft daily , &c. The vse , or forbearance of things indifferent , as wee haue found the same profitable or hurtfull to vs . Iudgement , so as the party cleerly discerne it to be a thing , 1. lawfull and acceptable vnto God : 2. in our power , either naturally , or by the assistance of Gods grace promised to vs : 3. profitable .

B. End of the Vow , which is , to confirme our Faith in prayer . 1. Sam. 1. 11. Resolution in good things . Thing vowed , which must be referred to the Glory of God , as Vowes Eucharisticall , sacrifices of praise , gifts to be bestowed to godly vses . Ps. 66. 13 , 14. ● 61. 8. ● 132. 2 , 5. Leuit 27. 16. Gen. 28. 20 , 21. Good of our brethren : as Vowes of charity and mercy towards the poore . Our profit : as the Vowes of Sobriety , of fasting and abstinence . Repentance , as of Humbling our soules . Nu. 30. 14 Amending our liues , in Forsaking our sins with the occasions thereof . Stirring vp our selues to the performance of our duties .

Opp. Vowes Hypocriticall : when men doe not truly purpose to performe them : such as hypocrites make in the time of aduersity , to deceiue God . Psal. 78. 36. Forced : as of some young persons , which against their will are thrust into Monasteries , and made to vow single life .

The Vowes of children entring into a Monastery , against the will of their parents , are held firme among Papists : as Mat. 15. 5 , 6.

Opp. To vow things either Simply euill . Euill to vs . Such are Monasticall Vowes .

Opp. To vow that which either is not , or wee know it not to be Lawfull and acceptable to God . Deut. 23. 18. as the Vow of voluntary pouerty . In our owne power : as the Vow of single life , in them that haue not the gift of continency . Profitable , as going on Pilgrimages , &c.

Vowes therefore indefinitely conceiued , ( as that of Iephthe , Iudg. 11. 31. ) are vnlawfull , because we know not whether they will be lawfull , in our power , or profitable .

Opp. To vow with the Papists , such things as serue neither for the Glory of God , but To superstitious and idolatrous ends . For their owne glory , with opinion of merit . Profit of their neighbour , but contrary thereto , as the Vow of Monastical obedience , making them renounce all duty to parents , & seruice to their countrey . Voluntary pouerty , making them drones , &c. Good of themselues , as the Vow of continency , from whence all the vncleannesse & incontinency of the Popish Clergy proceedeth .

As touching the performance of Vowes , the Scripture requireth that we should performe them , or else we commit a sinne , as bad , or worse than Periury , Num. 30. 3. & that without Delay . Eccles. 5. 3 , 4. Deut. 23. 21. Diminution . Num. 30 3. Deut. 23. 23.

Prouided alwayes , that the thing vowed bee Lawfull . In our power . Otherwise wee haue sinned in vowing , but wee are not bound to the performance .

No hing doth bind the conscience , which is against the Word of God .

Vowes are of 2. sorts : some Common to all Christians , as the Vow in Baptisme , whereby we consecrated our selues to God , and is more carefully to be performed . Proper to seuerall men , and it is either a Renewing of the common Vow , which is needfull to bee done , when men come to yeeres of discretion . New Vow , concerning Certaine things commanded , with limitation of circumstances . Things indifferent , to bee vsed or refused , as wee haue found them by experience to bee profitable or hurtfull for vs .

Not to performe lawfull Vowes , being in our power .

To vse delay , which argueth vnwillingnesse .

To performe it by the halues , which argueth doubling , as in Ananias and Saphyra . Act. 5.

To thinke our selues bound to performe vnlawfull or vnpossible Vowes . Iudg. 11. 35 , 39.

To pretend we cannot performe the Vow of Baptisme , and such like lawfull Vowes , when we will not .

Not to performe the Vow of Baptisme , or those wherby it is renewed :

Or any other lawfull or profitable Vow , which is in our power to performe , if we will .

The fourth Commandement .
The Affirmatiue part ,

Commanding vs to remember the Sabbath to sanctifie it . Esa. 56. 2.

Whence two things are to bee considered : 1. That we must sanctifie the Sabbath . 2. That we must be mindfull and carefull of it to sanctifie it .

To the sanctification of the Sabbath two things are required : viz. Rest , which is signified in the word Sabbath . The sanctifying of that rest .

The rest which is required , is partly Outward , from bodily labours , and worldly businesse . Vers. 9. 10. Inward , from the seruile workes of sinne .

Of the outward Rest , 3. things to be considered : 1. Why it is required , viz. as a remedy against distraction . 2. From what workes : viz. workes of our owne , and seruile workes , as Buying and selling . Neh. 13. 15. Carrying of burthens . Ierem. 17. 22. Iourneys . Exod. 16. 29. &c. 3. How farre forth works are forbidden : viz. As they are meanes of distraction , and hindrances of the entire sanctification of the Sabbath . Not as they are referred either to the meanes , or workes of sanctification . To the Meanes , as the Labours of the Ministers , in and about their ministery . Math. 12. 5. Trauell of the people to the places of Gods worship . 2. King 4. 23. Workes , as the duties of mercy and charity : as to heale the sicke ; to helpe a woman in trauell , &c. Math. 12. 7 , 12. Hos. 6. 6. Nor as they are workes of necessity . Mat. 12. 1. to 19. Of necessity I say , Present , so as they could not haue been done before , nor may be done afterwards . Sanctified , not contracted , through our owne negligence .

The Negatiue part ,

Forbidding the profanation of the Sabbath .

Opp. The Extremes , in Excesse : a Iewish and superstitious obseruation of the outward rest , preferring it before either the meanes , or workes of sanctification . Mat. 12. 1 , 2. Mark . 3. 2. Luk. 13. 14. Ioh. 9. 14 , 16. 1. Mac. 2. 38. Defect : the neglect of the outward rest , following of bodily labours and worldly businesse . Exod. 34. 21. ● 31. 13 , 14. Abuse of rest , to Idlenesse : when rest is not vsed as a meanes , but men rest in it as the end ; which is worse than bodily labour . Sabbathum Asino●um . Vanity , in profane sports and pastimes , which more distract , and more hinder our workes than honest labours . Esa. 58. 13. Sabbathum Tituli . Exod. 32. 6 , 18 , 19. Sinne , as to gluttony , drunkennesse , whoredome , &c. Sabbathum Satanae .

By necessity therefore are excused , the necessary Labour in prouision of food . Tending of cattel . Mat. 12. 11 Labours of Mariners , being before the Sabbath on the sea . Fight for defence of our Countrey . 1. Mac. 2. 41. Labours of seruants , and subiects , enioyned by their masters , and Magistrates , &c.

Mark . 2. 27.

The Sabbath was made for man .

The inward and spirituall rest from sinne . For as wee are to rest from sinne euery day ( that in this life wee may begin our eternall Sabbath , Heb. 4. 9. 10. ) so especially on the Sabbath . Esa. 56. 2. ● 58. 13.

These workes are chiefly forbidden , as being especially Seruile workes , whereby men serue the diuell . Our owne workes .

Now followeth the sanctification of the Rest , by Vsing the meanes Doing the workes of sanctification .

The Sabbath is to be sanctified , both Publikely . Priuately .

The publike sanctification consisteth in Vsing the meanes of sanctification in the worship of God . Wherewe are to consider the duty of y● Ministers , who are to be the chiefe actors in the publike sanctification of the Sabbath : their duty is to Call vpon God in behalfe of the people . Reade and preach the Word . Administer the Sacraments at conuenient times , and as occasion is offered . People , To vouchsafe their presence in the assembly , Leuit. 19. 30. 67. ● 23. 2. Comming duly . Staying to the end . Being present , to behaue themselues religiously and vprightly ( as hath been shewed in the second Commandement ) in Hearing the Word . Calling on the name of God . The vse of the Sacraments . Doing the workes of sanctification : as namely , in collections for the poore . 1. Cor. 16. 2.

Opp. Not to rest from sinne , which maketh the obseruation of the outward rest , odious vnto God . Esa 1. 13 , 14 , 15. Amos 5. 21.

Opp. In the Ministers , Carelesse Non-residency Idlenesse . People , Absence , vpon no iust cause , through Negligence . Mat. 22. 5. Luk. 14. 18 , 19 , 20. Contempt and obstinacy , as in Recusants , whether Hereticks , as Papists , &c. Schismaticks , as Brownists . Heb. 10. 25. Departure without any necessary cause . Irreligious and hypocriticall behauiour in the worship of God .

The Sabbath is also to be sanctified priuately .

The priuate sanctification consisteth in duties , which either haue reference to the publike sanctification , and those either Going before , as preparation by Meditation . Prayer . Following , as Meditation of the Word heard . Application of it to our vse . Conference with others , if wee be not alone , &c. Seuerally are required , as Meanes of sanctification , as Reading . Meditation of Gods Word . Workes of Creation . Redemption by Christ . Inuocation by Prayer . Thankes-giuing , and singing of Psalms . Ps. 92. 1 Godly conference . Works of sanctification : as the workes of mercy . Outward : as Almes●giuing , visiting the sicke , &c. Inward & spirituall ▪ as to Teach the ignorant . Reclaime the erroneous . Admonish the backward . Exhort & stir vp one another . Rebuke the offendour . Comfort the distressed . Giue counsell to them which need it , or seeke it . Reconcile them which bee at variance , &c.

To neglect the priuate sanctification of the Sabbath , mis-spending the time in Worldly 〈◊〉 . Idlenesse . Vanity . Sinne , &c.

2. We are to remember , or ( as Deut. 5. 12. ) to obserue the Sabbath that we may sanctifie it .

Where are duties required , both Before : so to cast our businesse before-hand , and so to dispose of our affaires and iourneyes , &c. that on the Sabbath we shall not need to bee distracted with bodily labours , or worldly businesse . On the Sabbath , studiously to obserue it , that is , both Seriously & soundly , as the words import . Willingly and with delight . Esa. 58. 13.

To the weekly Sabbath , wee are to adde all other Sabbaths , lawfully ordained by the Church ; all which are to be consecrated as Sabbaths to the Lord , whether they be Ordinary and Anniuersary , such as were the feast of Purim . Hest. 3. 7. ● 9. 21. The Dedication . 1. Macca . 4. 59. Ioh. 10. 22. Are the feasts of Christs Natiuity , Resurrection , Ascension , & Pentecost . Extraordinary , which are Sabbaths of ●oy and thankes-giuing . Neh. 8. 9 , 10. Humiliation . Ioel 1. 14. ● 2. 15. 2. Chr. 20. 3.

Opp. To bee mindfull of the Sabbath to profane it : as those who hauing any extraordinary businesse , will not bestow any part of the weeke vpon it , but will reserue it for the Sabbath ; and make bold with God to borrow part of his day , &c.

To obserue the Sabbath for fashion sake , keeping the outward Rest onely , putting on gay clothes , and doing nothing .

To bee weary of the Sabbath , and to wish it were gone . Amos 8. 5.

The not obseruing of Sabbaths lawfully ordained by the Church , either through Neglect . Contempt .

The mis-spending of them , ( which fault is common , especially in the Feast of Christs Natiuity ) to vanity and sinne .

the summe of the second Table .

Thou shalt loue thy neighbour as thy selfe . Leuit. 19. 18. Mat. 22. 39. Rom. 13. 8 , 9.

In which words we are to consider the Duty , which is loue . 1. Cor. 13. 1. Ioh. 4. 20 , 21 3. 14. and this loue must bee Vnfained . Ro. 12. 9. 2. Cor. 6. 6. 1. Ioh. 3. 18. Feruent . 1. Pet. 4. 8. 1. Pet. 1. 22. Obiect , thy neighbour , whereby is meant , euery one that is neere vnto v● not onely in friendship , as the Pharises imagined , Math. 5. 43. or in place and dwelling , as the word is commonly vsed : but also in nature , as euery man is , being made of the same blood , Act. 17. 26. the same flesh , Esa. 58. 7. after the same image of God , Gen. 9. 6. Howbeit of this loue there are degrees , Gal. 6. 10. 1. Tim. 5. 8. Gen. 2. 24. Manner , as thy selfe , Mat. 7. 12 that is , as thou oughtest to loue thy selfe , in regard both of the loue Naturall , whereby thou des●est thine own good and safety , as the preseruation of thy Life , and health . Wiues chastity . Goods . Good name , &c. Spirituall , whereby thou desirest and seekest the saluation of thy soule , and the meanes thereof .

The division of the second Table .

The commandements of the second Table , concerne such duties and vices , as are either Peculiar to some sorts of men ; as of Superiours to inferiours . Inferiours to superiours . as in the 5. Commandement . Common to all : & they forbid such sins against the neighbour , as either Haue the consent of the will to doe them ; and they are committed against the Person , as in the sixth Commandement . Adiuncts of the Person , whether Inward , as Chastity in the seuenth Commandement . Outward , as Goods , in the 8. Commandement . Good name , in the ninth . Goe before the consent of the will , as concupiscence : in the tenth Commandement .

The fifth Commandement .
The Affirmatiue part ,

Commanding the duties of superiours and inferiours .

Which are either Generall to all Superiours . Inferiours . Peculiar to some .

The generall duties of all superiours . 1. To shew themselues worthy of honour : that as they would bee honoured as Parents , so they should behaue themselues as Parents . 2. To carry themselues moderately and modestly towards their inferiours . Deut. 17. 20. 3. To shew grauity answerable to their dignity . Iob 29. 8. 4. To goe before their inferiours according to knowledge , in the example of good life . 1. Pet. 3. 7. Psal. 101 2.

The general dutie of all inferiours , is , to honour their superiours : & this honour is partly Inward : viz. a reuerent estimation of them , according to their superiority . Outward , of the Signe , according to the manner of the countrey , as to Rise vp to them . Iob 29. 8. Goe to meet them Gen. 18. 2. Bow the knee , and put off the hat . Gen. 18. 2. Stand before them . Iob 29. 8. Gen. 18. 8. Giue them the precedence . 1. King . 2. 19. Be silent when they speak . Iob 29 ▪ 9 , 10. Vse words of reuerence . 1. Pet. 3. 6. Gen. 31. 35. 42. 10. 1. Sam. 1. 15. Deed to minister vnto them as iust occasion is offered . Genes. 18. 4 , 5. &c. Mat. 8 ▪ 9.

The Negatiue part .

Forbidding the offences of Superiours . Inferiours .

Opp. To Shew themselues vnworthy of honour . Carry themselues Insolently towards their inferiours . Lightly , before them . Dissolutely , before them .

Opp. To Despise superiours . Behaue our selues towards them Vnreuerently . Vndutifully .

Speciall duties .

Superiours are such as haue any preeminence aboue vs , whether it be in Excellency onely , and that in respect of gifts they haue Receiued , as all our betters , whether in gifts Inward , as of the minde . Outward , as Age , as the Ancient , Pro. 16. 31. Degree , by reason of Birth , as Noblemen and Gentlemen . Wealth . Bestowed on vs , as our Benefactors . Authority also , as our Gouernours .

Of Superiours , in gifts receiued of God , as our betters : ( which signification in our modesty is to be extended to those who are our superiours , or equals in any gifts , though ( perhaps ) inferiours in others , Phil. 2. 3. Rom. 12. 10. ) And first , of superiours in the gifts of the minde : as learning , Arts , wisedome , vertue , &c. their duty is In humility to acknowledge their gifts to bee committed vnto them as talents , whereof they are to giue a strait account . Willingly to expose them to the Glory of God . Ma●. 25. Good of others 1. Cor. 12. 7.

The duties of inferiours toward their superiours , in the gifts of the mind , viz. to Acknowledge ingenuously the gifts of God where they are , and in that degree wherein they are , to praise God for them , &c. Reuerence the party in whom they are . Seeke vnto him to be profited thereby , as our need shall require .

Opp. To Be lifted vp in heart aboue others , forgetting our account . Abuse Bury the gifts of God .

Opp. To Deny , extenuate or depraue the good gifts of God in others . Mark . 6. 3. Disdaine to make vse of them , lest they should seeme to acknowledge their owne want , or the excellency of the other .

The duties of the Ancient , or superiour in age , viz. To be sober and graue . Tit. 2. 2. By their wisedome and experience to aduise and instruct the younger . Tit. 2. 4. To bee patternes and precedents of good things to the younger sort . Prou. 16. 31.

The duties of the yonger sort to wards the Ancient : to Reuerence them as Fathers . 1. Tim. 5. 1. Leuit. 19. 32. Iob 32. 4 , 6 , 7. Ascribe experience and wisedome to their yeeres . Iob 12. 12 32. 7. to hearken to their counsell . Imitate their good example .

The duties of the Wealthy , to vse their riches as instruments of bounty and liberality , for the Publike vse of the Church . Common-wealth . Priuate good of others . Noble , to vse their nobility and gentry as instruments of magnanimity and munificence , & their power as a refuge and protection of the innocent and helplesse .

The duties of those that be inferiour to them in outward estate , to Esteeme of them as their superiours , in respect of that high or better estate wherein God hath placed them . Reuerence them as they are , or may bee the instruments of God for the good of others , either in priuate , or publicke . 1. Sam. 25. 8.

Opp. To be light or lewdly giuen . To be Counsellers Precedents of euill .

Opp. To Despise the aged . Esa. 3. 5. Contemne their counsell . 1. King . 12. 8. Neglect their good example .

Opp. To abuse their Wealth , to niggardlinesse . Power , to oppression , &c.

Opp. To Disdaine the wealthy , as vnworthy of their wealth . Presume against the honourable . Esa. 5. 3.

Superiors , as benefactors , Act. 20. 35. Iob 29. 16. their duty in respect of the Act of giuing , to doe it Cheerfully , 2. Cor. 9. 7. Freely , Luk. 6. 33 , 34 , 35. Quickly , Prou. 3. 28. Discreetly and with choyce , that Christ may take it as done to him . Mat. 25. 40. Gift bestowed , holily to dissemble it , rather then to cast it in the parties teeth , following therein the Lord . Iam. 1. 5.

Duties towards the benefactors , both Inward : thankfulnesse , in Acknowledging him the instrument of God for our good . Esteeming as highly of the benefit after it is receiued , as before . Making the best of the benefit , in respect of the gift it selfe , and of the mind of the giuer . Outward : testification of our thankfulnesse in Word by thankesgiuing . Rom. 16. 4. Deed , by Requitall , if wee be able . Prayer to God for them . 2. Tim. 1. 16.

Opp. To Bestow a benefit Grudgingly and with ill will . 2. Cor. 9. 7. Seeking his owne profit therin . With delay : qui serò dat , diun●luit : he that is long in giuing , was long vnwilling . Without choyce , so as hee may seeme rather to cast away a benefit , than rightly to bestow it . Exprobrate the benefit bestowed .

Opp. Vnthankfulnesse , in Not acknowledging the benefit . Esteeming lightly of it , after it is receiued . Extenuating or deprauing it . Forgetting it . Not recompensing it either with The like , when we are able . Prayer . Requiting ill for good . Pro. 17. 13.

Of superiours in authority : who are not onely preferred before vs as our betters ; but also set ouer vs as our Gouernours , in that society wherein we liue .

The duties of Gouernours in generall : to Gouerne their inferiours in the Lord , Containing them in the duties of Piety and Iustice . 1. Tim. 2. 2. Seeking not themselues , but the Glory of God . Rom. 13. 4 , 6. 2. Chr●n. 19. 6. Good of the inferiours . Rom. 13. 4. Correct offendors , according to the quality of their offence : wherein they are to vse Discretion to discerne of The cause . The disposition of the offendour . Their owne affection , that they doe not proceed to correction , through Choler and hastines : Hatred of the person : but in iudgement , seeking the good of the Party , if hee be corrigible . Society that the Euil may be taken away Iudgment of God may be preuented . Rest may feare . Moderation , that neither they bee too Remisse and indulgent . Seuere or cruell .

The generall duties of inferiours towards their gouernours , besides reuerence , are , to Be in awe of them . Leuit. 19. 3. Eph. 5. 33 6. 5. Obey them , though euill , but not vnto euill . Eph. 6. 1 , 2. Col. 3. 22 , 23 , 24. 1. Pet. 2. 13 , 18. Submit themselues to their corrections . Gen. 16. 6 , 9. 1. Pet. 2. 19 , 20. Testifie their loue and thankfulnesse to them by their seruice , or goods , as their necessity shall require . Math. 15. 4 , 5.

Opp. Contempt of Gouernours , and the fruit thereof , which is mocking . Prou. 30. 17. Iude , vers. 8. Disobedience to their lawfull commandements . Rom. 13. 2. Refusing of correction , and resisting of their power . Prou. 15. 10 , 32. To be wanting to them in their need . Math. 15. 6.

Speciall duties :

Gouernours are distinguished according to the societies wherein they gouern , viz. in the Family . Schooles and Vniuersities . Church . Common-wealth . Heere therfore are commanded , duties Oeconomicall . Scholasticall & Academicall . Ecclesiasticall . Politicall .

Oeconomicall :

Duties of superiours and inferiours in the family : of whom there are three combinations , viz. the Husband and wife . Parents and children . Masters and seruants .

The mutuall duties of man & wife , are either Common to them both , as coniugall Loue , whereby ( they being vnited into one flesh ) doe loue one another aboue all others . Gen. 2. 24. Ephes. 5. 27 , 28 , 29. and one anothers kindred , as their owne . Communication of their Bodies , by Mutuall beneuolence , performed by the one to the other . 1. Cor. 7. 2 , 3 , 4 , 5. Prou. 5. 18 , 19. Coniugall fidelity , either of them keeping themselues proper to the other . Mal. 2. 15. Prou. 2. 17. Goods , labours , endeuours , and mutuall helpe , for the mutuall good and comfort one of another . Gen. 2. 18. Both which require cohabitation and dwelling together . 1. Pet. 3. 7. 1. Cor. 7. 10. A. See Peculiar .

Opp. Want of loue , discord and dissension . Mutuall beneuolence denyed , the one refusing the others bed . The bond of marriage broken by adultery . Goods and helpes not communicated . Separation of the one from the other , without iust and necessary cause .

A. Peculiar to either as the duties of the Husband , to behaue himselfe as a head to the body , 1. Cor. 11. 3. Eph. 5. 23. in Guiding , directing , instructing his wife according to knowledge . 1. Pet. 3. 7. 1. Cor. 14. 35. Protecting her according to his power . Ruth 3. 9. Cherishing her as the more tender part of himselfe . Ephes. 5. 23. 25 , 33. Prouiding things needfull , according to his ability ; and communicating his goods to her , &c. Gouerning her by an amiable gouernment , and giuing honour to her as the weaker vessell . 1. Pet. 3. 7. Gen. 26. 8. Wife , to Acknowledge her husband , to be her head and Lord : to reuerence him , and to feare him . 1. Pet. 3. 6. Ephes. 5. 33. Gen. 20. 16. 24. 65. Bee subiect and obedient vnto him , as to the Lord . Col. 3. 18. 1. Pet. 3. 16. Eph. 5. 22 , 24. 1. Cor. 14. 34. Be amiable and gracious , seeking in all lawfull things , to please him . 1. Pet 3. 4. Cherish her husband as the better part of her selfe . Tit. 2. 4. Bee his assistant and helper , in gouerning the house , and performing the duties of a good huswife . Prou. 31. 10 , 11 , 12 , &c. 1. Tim. 5. 14. Be good house-keepers . Tit. 2. 5.

Opp. To be his wiues vnderling , contrary to the order of nature , and ordinance of God . Genes. 3. 16. 1. Cor. 11. 3 , 7 , 8 , 9. Ephes. 5. 23. 1. Tim. 2. 12 , 13 , 14. To betray his wiues chastity . To hate , or to strike her , which is his owne flesh . Ephes. 5. 29. To deny things needful vnto her , being in his power . To be too Vxorious , fondly doting vpon his wife . 1. King . 11. 4. Imperious and rigorous towards her . Col. 3. 19.

Opp. Not to reuerence her husband as her head . 2. Sam. 6. 16 , 20. To vsurpe dominion ouer him . 1. Tim. 2. 12. To be of an vnquiet and prouoking spirit . Prou. 21. 9 , 19. Not to cherish her husband . Not to be an helper , but a crosse to her husband Pro. 12. 4. To play the ill houswife , either Idle at home . Gadding abroad . Prou. 7. 11. 12.

Hitherto of the mutuall duties of man and wife : now follow their duties towards their family , in respect wherof they are gouernors ; either as Parents , ouer their children . Master and Mistresse ouer their seruants .

The duties of the hous-holders , towards those of their houshold in generall , are to Rule them in the Lord , keeping them in godly obedience , 1. Tim. 3. 4. by domesticall Instruction , both by Doctrine , respecting Priuate Catechizing . Deu. 6. 6 , 7. 2. Tim. 3. 15. Gen. 18. 19. The publike ministery , which they must Cause them to frequent . Exod. 20. 10. Teach them to vse aright , by Preparing them . Examining them . Example , going before them in exercises of religion , and in the practice of Christian duties . Iob 1. 5. Iosh. 24. 15. Discipline , vsing correction towards them , either verbal , as moderate threatnings and reproofes . Reall , as stripes , &c. Prouide necessaries for them : as food , raiment , rest , and recreation . 1. Tim. 5. 8. Prou. 31. 15 , 21. Gen. 30. 30.

Duties of Parents towards their children , viz. fatherly & motherly Loue of them , which is called Storgè . Psa. 103. 13. 2. Sa. 18. 33. Care for them . And both in respect of their life Naturall , as to Nourish and bring them vp . 1. Tim. 5. 10. Traine them vp to some honest calling whereto they are apt by inclination , and by gifts . Direct them in matters of moment , & namely , in contracting mariage , Gen. 24. 1 , 2. 1. Cor. 7. 36 , 37. Prouide and lay vp for them , as God shall giue meanes . 2. Cor. 12. 14. A. Spirituall .

Opp. To be without naturall affection . Rom 1. 31. 2. Tim. 3. 3. To traine them vp in idlenesse or vanity . To neglect their children , neither prouiding for them by Education in some honest ●●ling . Laying vp for them .

A. In respect of their life spirituall : viz. 1. As they bring them into the couenant of of Grace , so to procure vnto them the Sacrament of the Couenant . Genes. 17. 23. Exod. 4. 25 , 26. Luk. 1. 59 , 60. 2. To bring them vp in the feare of God . Eph. 6. 4. Instructing them carefully , Deut. 11. 19. Prou. 22. 6. Chastising them moderately , Prou. 19. 18. 13. 24. 22. 15. 23. 13 , 14. 3. To pray for them , and to blesse them .

Duties of Children towards their parents .

viz. to Be answerable to them in loue . Reuerence them highly , though their estate bee meane . Gen. 31. 35. Math. 21. 30. Mal. 1. 6. Stand in awe of them . Leuit. 19. 3. Obey them in the Lord . Ephes. 6. 1. Col. 3. 20. Prou. 23. 22. Luk. 2. 51. Shew themselues thankfull to their parents , by helping them with their Goods . Mat. 15. 4 , 5 , 6 , 1. Tim. 5. 4. Gen. 47. 12. Seruice . Luk. 15. 29. Submit themselues to their parents Instruction . Pro. 1. 8. 22. 19. 4. 4. Correction Heb. 12. 7 , 9. Heb. 5. 8. Be content to be ruled & directed by their parents in matters of importance , as of marriage . Gen. 28. 1 , 2 , 7. Preserue their parents goods . Loue and reuerence those which be neere and deare to their parents , for their sakes .

Hitherto are to be referred the duties ( Hest. 2. 7 , 20 ) of Tutors & guardians , towards their pupils : whose parents as they succeed in gouernment , so they must succeed them in fatherly loue and care . Pupils , who are to behaue themselues to their guardians , as dutifull children to their parents .

Opp. To take care for the bodies of their children , but not for their soules . Ecclus. 16. 1 , 2 , 3. Vsing no instruction . In chastising , either too Remisse and indulgent . Pro. 29. 15. 1. King . 1. 6. Cruell . Colos. 3. 21. Ephes. 6. 4. Not praying for them .

Opp. Not to loue , but to Hate thy parents . Reuile or curse them . Leuit. 20. 9. Prou. 20. 20. Strike them . Exod. 21. 15. To bee ashamed of thy parents , because of their meannesse . To contemne and despise them . Deut. 27. 17. Pro. 15. 20. 30. 17. To scorne and deride them . Gen 9. 22 , 24. To be disobedient towards them . Deut. 21. 18. Rom. 1. 30. 2. Tim. 3. 2. 1. Sam. 2. 25. To be vnkind and vnthankfull towards them , in not Relieuing their want with our store . Helping them with our seruice . To refuse or despise Instruction . Correction . Pro. 5. 12 , 13 15. 5 10. 32. To marry against thy parents good will , thou being vnder their gouernment . Gen. 26. 34. To diminish thy parents goods , and to mis spend them . Prou. 28. 24. Deut. 21. 20. To be vnkind or without naturall affection towards thy kindred .

Duties of Masters towards their seruants , besides the ge●erall , which heere are to be applied : for they are to vse towards their seruants , 1. Pet. ● . 18. Equity and moderation , Colos. 4. 1. Iob 31. 13. in their Commandements , which must be Lawfull . Possible to them . Genes. 24. 8. Profitable . 1. Chron. 11. 17. Proportionable to their ability . On the Sabbath , necessary . Gouernment , vsing them as Children , thou sustaining the place of a father to them . 2. King . 5. 13. Brethren in Christ . Philem. 16. Fellow-seruants of our Master in heauen . Eph. 6. 9. Col. 4. 1. Bounty , to bee good to them , they deseruing not ill , both Whiles they remaine , to suffer them to thriue vnder vs . Deut , 25. 4. At their departure with our liking ▪ to prefer them , or reward them as we may . Deut. 15. 13 , 14. Pro. 17. 2. After they are honestly departed , to esteeme them as our poore friends .

Opp. To be Peruerse . 1. Pet. 2. 18. Gen. 16. 6. Commanding things Vnlawfull . Vnprofitable . Aboue their power . On the Sabbath , vnnecessary . Tyrannizing ouer them . Exod. 5. 7 , 16. Ephes. 6. 9. Too remisse or indulgent towards them , suffering them to liue in idlenesse , not correcting them . Prou. 29. 19 , 21. Hard towards them . Deut. 24. 14 , 15.

Duties of seruants , partly Common , as to Loue their masters : from which loue will arise a Tender care of their masters Credit . Welfare . Loue to their masters children . Reuerence and honour them . 1. Tim. 6. 1. 2. King . 5. 13. Feare them . Mal. 1. 6. Submit themselues to their Commandements , and to obey them . Ephes. 6. 5. Col. 3. 22 , 23. Corrections . 1. Pet. 2. 1● . Gen. 16. 9. More peculiar to them , as to be Diligent . Col. 3. 22 , 23. Ephes. 6. 5. Genes. 31. 40. Faithfull and true . Tit. 2. 10. Secret . Thrifty for their masters profit . Carefull to please their masters in all lawfull things . Tit. 2. 9.

Duties Scholasticall and Academicall .

The common duties ( not to mention the particular ) of Superiours and gouernours in Schooles and Vniuersities , that as they are called Fathers , so they should behaue themselues as fathers to their inferiours . 2. King . 2. 12. Hence it is , ●hat Salomon in his writings , calleth the party whom he instructeth , his Sonne . Inferiours , that as they are termed sonnes , so they should demeane themselues as dutifull children . 2. King . 2. 3. Amos 7. 14. Phil. 2. 22.

Opp. Not to loue their masters , nor to care for their credit or welfare . To despise them . 1. Tim. 6. 2. Not to stand in awe of them . To be disobedient . To answere againe . Tit. 2. 9. To be idle and slothfull . Math. 25. 26. To be vnfaithfull and vntrue . 2. Sam. 16. 3. To divulge his masters secrets . To waste his masters goods . Luk. 16. 1. Not to care for displeasing their masters .

Ecclesiasticall , betwixt the Ministers , who are Fathers . Iudg. 17. 10 , 18 , 19. 2. King . 13. 14. 1. Cor. 4. 15. People , who are the children . Gal. 4. 19. Philem. 10.

The duties of Ministers , respect their Ministery , Life , in both which they are to go before the people . Deu. 33. ● . Act. 20. 28. 1. Tim. 4. 1● . Tit. 2. 7 , 8.

As touching the ministery : he is to preach the Word in season , and out of season , 2. Tim. 4. 2. and thereto hee is bound by a double bond of necessity , in respect of Himselfe . 1. Cor. 9. 16. Ezech. 34. 2 , 10. Zac. 11. 17. Math. 25. 26 , 28 , 30. People . Luk. 10. 42. Prou. 29. 18. Rom. 1. 16. 17. 1. Cor. 1. 21.

As touching his life , hee ought to be an example to his flock , Tit. 2. 7. 1. Tim. 4. 12. 1. Thes. 2. 10. being in General , blamelesse . 1. Tim. 3. 2. Tit. 1. 6. Particular , towards God , godly . 1. Tim. 4. 7 , 12. ● 6. 11. Neighbour , Iust. Psalm . 132. 9. Charitable . 1. Tim. 3. 2 , &c. 6. 11. Meeke . 1. Tim. 3. 2 , &c. 6. 11. Courteous . 1. Tim. 3. 2 , &c. 6. 11. Liberall . 1. Tim. 3. 2 , &c. 6. 11. Himselfe , Sober . Temperate . Chaste , and modest . 2. Tim. 2. 22.

Opp. Not to feede the people , either because he is Vnable . Esa. 56. 10. Vnwilling , through Idlenesse , Zac. 11. 17. Couetousnesse , as Non-residents , not prouiding for their cures . To bee blame-worthy , being in respect of God , irreligious and profane . Neighbour , Vniust . 1. Tim. 3. 3. Vncharitable . 1. Tim. 3. 3. Hasty and vnquiet . 1. Tim. 3. 3. Vncourteous . Couetous . Esa. 36. 11. Mic. 3. 11. Himselfe , Intemperate . Incontinent .

Duties of the people towards their Ministers , viz. to1 . Tim. 3. 3. Loue them dearly . 1. Thes. 5. 13. Galat. 4. 15. Reuerence them highly . Philip. 2. 29. 2. Cor. 7. 19. Gal. 4. 14. 1. Tim. 5. 17. Submit our selues to their ministery , and to obey them . Heb. 13. 17. Allow them liberal maintenance . 1. Tim. 5. 17 , 18. Prou. 3. 9. Galat. 6. 6 , 7. 1. Cor. 9. 7 , 8 , 9 , 11 , 13.

Politicall duties are either Common to all , as they are members of the Common-weale , Peculiar to Superiours . Inferiours .

The common duty , the loue of our countrey : whose common good is to be perferred before all particular duties , which we owe either to others , or to our selues . All therefore must labour to bee good Common-wealths-men . 2. Sam. 24. 17. Nehem. 1. 4. 2. 3. Ier. 9. 1. Psalm . 122. 6 , 7 , 8.

Superiours in the Commonweale , are The Soueraigne Prince . All other Magistrates . 1. Pet. 2. 13 , 14. all which , are fathers of their countrey , & so are to behaue themselues . Gen. 45. 8. Iudg. 5. 7.

Opp. To Hate the Ministers for their worke sake . 1. King . 22. 8. Contemne and despise them . Luk. 10. 16. Mocke , or otherwise abuse them . 2. Chron. 36. 16. 2. King . 2. 23 , 24. 1. King . 13. 4. Psal. 105 15. Resist or disobey their ministery . Hos. 4. 4. Deut. 17. 12. Act. 5. 39. De●y them sufficient maintenance , which is a mocking of God . Gal. 6. 6 , 7. Withdraw from them that which by Law is appointed to them : which is sacriledge , and spoyling of God . Mal. 3. 8 , 9.

Opp. To be Vnprofitable members in the Common-weale . Hurtfull and pernicious , as Traytors , and other malefactors .

The Soueraigne Princes Duty , is the good and commendable exercise of his soueraigne power , which consisteth especially in Making good lawes , and seeing them executed . Creating the Magistrates of State , & containing them in their duty . Exempting from death such as they may lawfully pardon , being by the rigor of the Law condemned to dea●h . The high and last Appeales . Waging warres , and concluding peace . In all which respects his gouernment must be Godly , seeking the glory of God . Iust , seeking the good of the Commonweale . Vertues : Piety , and the true feare of God . Deut. 17. 19. Iustice . Prou. 29. 4. Clemency . Prou. 20. 28. Bounty and liberality . Deut. 17. 17. Prou. 28. 16. Wisedome and learning . Psalm . 2. 10. Fortitude and courage . Temperance and sobriety . Prou. 30. 4 , 5. Eccl. 10. 13 , 14. Chastity . Deut. 17. 17. Prou. 31. 3. Modesty and humility . Deut. 17. 20. Psalm . 131. 1.

Of Magistrates .

Their Duty , the conscionable execution of their office to the Glory of God . Honour of the Soueraigne . Good of the Common-wealth . Vertues , Exod. 18. 21. Deut. 1. 13. for they ought to be Men of courage . Fearing God . Faithfull and true . Haters of rewards , and free from couetousnesse . Deut 16. 19 ● 23. 8. Wise and pru●ent . Vnpartiall and iust , without respect of persons . Deut. 16. 18 , 19 , 20.

Opp. To seeke themselues . Dastards and fearfull . Ioh. 19. 12 , 13. Irreligious . Vnfaithfull and vnture . Couetous , giuen to Bribery . Act. 24. 26. Prou. 29. 4. Extortion . Vndiscreet . Vniust , respecters of persons . Prou. 28. 2● .

Duties of the Subiects towards their Soueraigne Prince .

1. A speciall loue of them , from whence ariseth a Speciall care of their safety , esteeming highly of them . 2. Sam. 18. 3. 21. 17. Lam. 4. 20. Desire to pray for them . 1. Tim. 2. 1 , 2 Psal. 61. 6 , 7.

2. To honour and reuerence them as the supreme Gouernours vnder Christ . 1. Pet. 2. 17. Prou. 24. 21.

3. To be obedient and subiect to them , and that for conscience sake . 1. Pet. 2. 13. Rom. 13. 1 , 5.

4. To be seruiceable vnto them , with our bodies and goods . Rom. 13. 6 , 7. Mat. 17. 27. 22. 21.

Duties of the people towards the Magistra●e , being the common duties of inferiours towards their Gouernours . viz. Reuerence . Subiection to their lawfull Commandements . Punishments . 1. Pet. 2. 13 , 14. Thankfulnesse , allowing such stipends or fees as are due for their maintenance , &c.

Opp. Not to loue the Prince . Not to care for his safety . To seeke to vndermine his safety , by secret and treche●ous conspiracies . 1. Sam. 24. 6. 26. 9. 2. Sam. 1. 14. To resist him by open rebellion . To speake ill of the Prince , or to curse him . Exod. 22. 28. 2. Sam. 16. 7. 1. King . 2. 8 , 9. Eccl. 10. 20. To despise or contemne him . 1. Sam. 10. 26 , 27. 2. Pet. 2. 10. To disobey their lawfull commandements . Iosh. 1. 18 To deny them seruice by our bodies or goods , when iust occasion is offered . 1. King . 12. 18.

The sixth Commandement .

The negatiue part , forbidding all those sinnes which are referred to the person of Thy neighbour , and those either Inward . Outward . Thy selfe .

The inward sinnes are called the murther of the heart . Math. 5. 22. 1. Ioh. 3. 15. And to this head diuers particulars are to be referred .

And those are either as Roots and fountaines from whence the rest doe spring and flow ; as namely , Vniust a●ger . Hatred . Fruits and streames proceeding from thence .

Anger is vniust , either when it is conceiued vpon no iust cause , but is ras● and vnaduised , Math. 5. 22. the habite whereof is ir acundia or hastinesse . Tit. 1. 7. Prou. 14. 29. Prou. 12. 16. Exceedeth , either in Greatnesse , being immoderate , as it were a short madnesse . Eccl. 7. 10. Prou. 29. 22. 27. 3. Continuance , being inueterate , and turning into rancor and malice . Ephes. 4. 26 , 27.

The Affirmatiue part , commanding those duties which ●uery man oweth to his owne , or his neighbours person .

The dutie opposed , is ●ither ●ust anger . Ephes. 4. 26. Mark . 3. 5. Remedy of vniust anger , ( Ephes. 4. 1 , 2 , 3. Col. 3. 12 , 13 , 14 ) viz. Long-suffering and mildnesse . 1. Cor. 13. 4. Prou. 14. 29. Goodnes , Rom. 12. 21. in being Slow to anger . Iam. 1. 19. Ready to forgiue . Ephes. 4. 32.

Hatred of our neighbours person . Leuit. 19. 17. 1. Ioh. 3. 15. 2. 9 , 10 , 11.

Hatred is either Priuatiue , as being an absence of loue ; which is an vniust mislike four neighbour ; not so much for any cause in him , as for want of loue in our selues . 1. Ioh. 3. 4. Positiue , wherof be 5. degrees : viz. when thou hatest another for Euill receiued . Math. 5. 43 , 44. Euill s●spected : but charity is not suspitious . 1. Cor. 13. 5 , 7. No cause without thy selfe that hatest . Psal. 35. 19. 69. 5. Ioh. 15. 25. Euill done vnto him , as the obiect of thine vniustice . 2. Sam. 13 15. His vertue and righteousnesse sake Psal. 38. 19 , 20. Math. 10. 22. 1. Ioh. 3. 12.

And these were the roots .

The inward fruit of anger , is the desire or purpose of priuate reuenge Leuit. 19. 18. Rom. 12. 19. Prou. 20. 22. 24. 29. 1. Thes. 5. 15.

The inward fruites of hatred , are either more Generall , as being carried towards all sorts : viz. Inhumanity or churlishnesse . 1. Sam. 25. 3 , 10 , 11 , 17. 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 Speciall .

The duty opposed , Loue of our neighbours person . Hatred of his sinne . Leuit. 19. 17 , 1● .

The duties opposed , 1. To passe by an offence . Prou. 19. 11. Psal. 38. 13 , 14 Prou. 10. 12. 2. Freely to forgiue it . Col. 3. 13. Math. 6. 12 , 14. Luk. 17. 3 , 4. Math. 18. 21 , &c. 3. To forget it . Leuit. 19. 8. 4. To requite good for euil to them that haue wronged vs , Mat. 5. 44. in Helping them . Prou. 25. 21 , 22. Praying for them . Psalm . 35. 13. Act. 7. 60.

The duty opposed : Humanity , or 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 , Courtesie . 1. Pet. 3. 8. Gen. 23. 4 , 6. 24. 19. Act. 27. 3.

The more speciall are distinguished according to the difference of the Persons against whom they are referred .

As first , against those which are in Prosperity , & it is Enuy against superiors Pompeys enuy . Gen. 4. 5. 37. 4. 8. Act. 7. 9. Mat. 27. 18. Emulation against equalls . Iam. 3. 14 , 16. Caesars enuy . Mat. 20. 12 , 15. Dan. 6. 4. Disda●ne against inferiours . Luk. 15. 28 , 29. Haman● enuy . Hest. 5. 13. Pro. 27. 4 14. 30. Aduersity , as Contempt . Mat. 18. 10. Prou. 18. 3. 14. 21. 17. 5. Esa. 58. 7. Hard-heartednesse or want of compassion . Luk. 10. 31 , 32. 1. Ioh. 3. 17. Amos 6. 6. Prou. 21. 13. Reioycing at the euill of another , 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 Prou. 24. 17 , 18. ● 17. 5. Io● 31. 29. Psalm . 35. 19 , 21 , 25.

Secondly , the fruits of Hatred are such as are carried against Freinds , fained friendship , being worse than open hostility , Prou. 25. 19. such as is the friendship of Flatterers and parasites . Psal. 55. 12 , 13. Pro. 27. 6 ● 19. 4. Trecherous persons 2. Sam. 20. 9. Luk. 22. 4. 8. Foes , as Enmity , and that either Open hostility . Gal. 5. 20. Secret grudge . Prou. 26. 24 , 25 , 26. Implacablenesse , Rom. 1. ●1 . 2. Tim. ● . 3.

Duty opposed , to Wish others those good things , which either we haue , or they want . Numb. 11. 29. Act. 26. 29. Congratulate the wel-fare of others , and to reioyce with them that reioyce . Rom. 12. 15. 1. Cor. 12. 26.

Duties opposed , 1. Pet. 3. 8. Pitty . Luk. 7. 13. ● 10. 33. Col. 3. 12. Ephes. 4. 32. Math. 9. 36. ● 14. 14. ●15 . 32. Compassion . Rom. 12. 15. 1. Cor. 12. 26. Heb. 13. 3. which is especially to be shewed in publike euils . Esa. 24. 16. Ezech. 9. 4. Mercy . Luk. 6. 36. Math. 5. 7. Iam. 2. 13.

Duty opposed , Prou. 18. 24. True friendship , which must bee Christian , in the Lord . Deut. 13. 6. Sincere . 1. Sam. 1● . 2. 20. ● . Constant. Prou. 17. 17.

Duties opposed , Christian charity , wherby we loue our enemies for the Lords sake . Luk. 6. 35. Placablenesse , and desire of reconciliation . Ephes. 4. 27. Math. 23. 24. 25 , 26.

Heereunto wee are to referre dissoluing friendship betwixt others , and setting friends at variance . Prou. 6. 16 , 19.

Thirdly , against those which are vnder our power : as Cruelty against those that are vnder our ( Rom 1. 31. Prou. 12. 10. ●11 . 17. lam . 2. 13. ) Authority , by rigorous punishing . Deut. 25. 2 , 3. 1. Sam. 22. 18 , 19. Might , by violent offering or reuenging iniuries . Gen. 6. 11. Iona. 3. 8. Mat. 2. 16. Indulgence . Prou. 13. 24.

4. Against Neighbours and those which dwell in the same society , Prou. 10. 12. Galat. 5. 20. Discord . Iam. 3 16. Contentiousnesse . Iam. 3 16. Strangers , inhospitality . 3. Ioh. 10. Math. 25. 42.

And this was the murther of the heart : the outward signes wherof are also condemned , in the Countenance . Gen. 4. 6. Eyes . 1. Sam. 18. 9. Mat. 20. 15. Gesture . Math. 27. 39. Psal. 37. 12. ● 59. 7 , 15. Act. 7. 54. Voice Lowd speaking . Ephes. 4. 31. Interiection of Anger , &c. as Tush , Raka , &c. Mat. 5. 22.

Duty opp . Friendship preserued in others . Prou. 17. 9. Friendship restored , by pacification or peace-maki●g . Math. 5. 9.

Duties opp . Clemency , Seuerity , in both seeking the parties good , Iude vers. 22 , 23.

Duties opp . Concord . Psal. 34. 14. 1. Pet. 3. 11. Peaceablenesse , Tit. 3. 2 in Resisting the beginnings of contention . Pro. 17. 14 Ecclus. 28. 10 , 11. Taking away the occasions . Depar●ing from his own right , to redeeme peace . Gen. 13. 8 , 9 , 10. Math. 17. 26.

Duty opp . [ Hospitality . Rom. 12. 13. 1. Pet. 4. 9. Heb. 13. 2 Gen. 18. 3. Math. 25. 35.

Duties opp . [ The signes of loue and good will : as courteous and milde behauiour .

The outward Murther is either in Word . Deed.

The former , which is the murther of the tongue , is either Mutuall , when the offence is committed on both sides : as in brawling and scolding . Prou. 17. 19. 1. Pet. 3. 9. Seuerall , when offence is committed on the one part , and that either in Presence , and before a mans face , as Reuiling or railing , 1. Cor. 6. 10. Mat. 5. 22. whereto referre in Superiors , vnchristian menacing . Eph. 6. 9. Act. 9. 1. Inferiors , murmuring Phi. 2. 14. Numb. 16. 41. Scoffing and scorning . 2. Chron. 36. 16. Deu. 21. 9. Galat. 4. 29. Prou. 3. 34. Cursing Rom. 12. 14. Iam. 3. 9. Absence , or behind a mans backe , as Tale-bearing . Rom. 1. 30. Leu. 19. 16. Slandering . Ezech. 22. 9. To which sin he is accessary , who willingly receiueth ill reports . Prou. 25. 23.

The Murther which is in deed , is either of the Body , Soule : and in both , a man may offend by Omission . Commission .

The bodily Murther by omission , is , not to defend or preserue the life and person of our neighbour , when we may and ought , Math. 27. 24. Prou. 24. 11 , 12. Hereto is referred all negligence , whereby our neighbours life may bee hazarded : as the not couering of a well . Exod. 21. 33. Deut. 22. 8. Exod. 21. 29.

The bodily Murther which is by commission , standeth in three degrees : Fighting in time of Peace . Tit. 3. 2. Math. 26. 52. Hurting or wounding the body of our neighbour . Exod. 21. 24 , 25. Leuit. 24. 19. Taking away of his life . Gen 9. 6. Apoc. 22. 15. Numb. 35. 33.

Duty opp . Is a peaceable tongue , which speaketh No euill . Psalm . 34. 12 , 13. Good . Pro. 12. 1● . 1● .

Duty opp . The preseruation and defence of our neighbours life and person . Psalm . 82. 4. Iob 29. 12. 1. King . 18. 1.

Duty oppos . Abstinence from doing euill : A Peaceable hand . Tit. 1. 7. ● 3. 2. Innocency . Psal. 26. 6. Doing good , or beneficence , Heb. 13. 16. which is a fruite either of Mercy and humanity , which is to be extended towards all . Gal. 6. 10. ● 5. 22. Brotherly loue towards those which be of the houshold of faith , and is the communion of Saints in outward things . Rom. 12. 13.

But not euery one that taketh away another mans life , is guilty of murther : for those are to bee excepted , to whom the Lord Giueth the sword , as to Magistrates against malefactors . Gen. 9. 6. Leuit. 24. 14. Deut. 13. 5. Ex●d. 22. 18 , 19 , 20. Souldiers in lawfull battel . 1. Sam. 25. 28. Heb. 11. 33 , 34. Deut. 20. 13. Priuate men , in case of present necessity , for their owne lawfull defence . Exod. 2. 22. Offereth another ▪ as it were to bee slaine , as those who are said to kill another , by meere chance . Exod. 21. 13. Deut. 19. 4 , 5 , 6 , 10.

Murther , which is the taking away of a mans life , is to bee distinguished according to the variety of the Manner whereby it is committed : for a man may commit Murther , either as Principall , and that diuersly : First , either Directly , as by force and violence . Num. 35. 16 , 17 , &c. 2. Sam. 3. 27. ● 20. 10. Indirectly , as by Poyson . Witchcraft . Gal. 5. 20. Apocal. 21. 8. Secondly , either Of his own accord , and that either Of malice prepensed . Gen. 4. 8. Act. 23. 14. Vpon some passion or perturbation of mind , as Of blinde zeale . Ioh. 16. 2. In heat & choler . In drunkennesse . At the motion of another , by whom he is Commanded , Counselled , Hired , to kill 2. Sam. 13. 28. 1. Kin. 21. 19. Mark . 6. 24. Ezech. 22. 12. Accessary , and that diuers waies , whereof some are Peculiar to Supe riours , as by Commandement . 2. Sam. 12. 9. Vniust sentence . 1. King . 21. 11. Mat. 26. 66. Not punishing murther . Num. 35. 33. Ex. 21. 14. Common to all sorts : as by Consent . Act. 8. 1. 2. Sam. 3. 30. Counsell . Mark . 6. 24. H●ring . Mat. 26. 15. False testimony . Deut. 19. 19. Trechery . Mat. 26. 48. 49. Person that is murthered , for it is 1. Of a Stranger , who is no kinsman . Kins-man , and then it is called Paricide . 2. Of a person Priuate . Publike . 3. Of an Offendor or wicked person . Innocent .

Soule-murther , either in respect of the life Naturall , which is the vniust vexing and grieuing of a mans soule . Genes. 27. 46. Exod. 1. 14. Prou 10. 1. 1. Sam. 1. 6 , 7. Spirituall , Gal. 2. 20 and is either by Omission , when men ( especially gouernours ) neglect the saluation of others . Genes. 4. 9. Commission , as when a man is a scandall to another , or a cause of his sinne , as by Prouocation , 1. King . 21 7 , 25. Counsell . 2. Sam. 16. 21. Math. 16. 23. Euill example . Rom. 14. 15.

So much of Murther against the neighbour .

Duty opp . Cheering and comforting others . Gen. 45. 27. Prou. 17. 22.

Duty opp . Not to hinder the saluation of others , but to bee inoffensiue . 1. Cor. 10. 32. 1. Ioh 2. 10. to further the saluation of our neighbor , winning him vnto Christ , or edifying him , 1. Cor 9. 19 , 22. by The duties of the Communion of Saints in spirituall things , Rom. 1. 11. 12. 1. Thes sal. 5. 11 , 14 Iam. 5. 19. viz. by Mutuall obseruation . Heb. 10. 24. The fruits thereof , toward the Ignorant , instruction . Dan. 12. 3. Erroneous , reclaiming of him , that he may bee sound in the faith . Somewhat backward , Hebr. 3. 12 , 13. Admonition . Exhortation . Offendours , reproofe . Leuit. 19. 17. Gal. 6. 1. Comfortlesse , consolation . 1. Thes. 5. 14. A godly example . Math. 5. 16. 1. Pet. 2. 12. ● 3. 1.

Selfe-murther in respect of the Body , and life naturall , by Omission , as by neglecting the Preseruation of the health , in respect of thy Diet , Sleepe , Labour , Recreations , Passions of the minde . not obseruing a moderation , but running into extremes . Rec●●●y of health , refusing the helpe of Physicke when it is needfull . Ecclus. 38. 9 , 10 , 12. Commission , as when men Thrust themselues into danger ; or being in danger , will not vse such lawful meanes as God hath vouchsafed them . Ecclus. 3. 27. Math 4. 6. Contriue their own death , either Indirectly , by committing some capitall crime . Numb. 16. 38. Directly , by being their owne butchers . 1. Sam. 31. 4. Act. 1. 18. Soule , and life spirituall , by Omission , by neglecting the saluation of the soule , and the meanes thereof , and seeking the world , and desires therof , Phil. 3. 19. First in order , and posting off repentance from time to time , to the extreme hazard of the soule . First in degree , that is , chiefly , reposing their happinesse therein , and subordinating their Religion to worldly respects , and so in time of triall fall away , with the losse of their soules . Commission , in Making no conscience of sin , especially in sinning against conscience . Prou. 19. 16. Persisting in sinne without repentance .

Duty opp . Care to Preserue health , Mar. 6. 31. by Temperance and sobriety in diet . Moderate sleepe and labour . Honest and moderate recreations of Body . Minde . Cheerfulnesse , auoiding worldly griefe . Prou. 17. 22. Recouer health by the Christian vse of Physicke .

Duty opp . Care to preserue Safety in Auoiding dangers . Repelling grosse iniuries . Life .

Duty opp . To labour aboue all things for the saluation of our soules this care must shew it selfe in Seeking the meanes & degrees of saluation ; as vocation , iustification , sanctification , Mat. 6. 33. Ioh. 6. 27. First in order , without delay . First in degree , that is , chiefly reposing our felicity therein ; and in respect thereof to contemne all worldly desires , as vaine & hurtfull . Eccl. 2. 11 Phil. 3. 8. Auoiding sin , which is the bane of the soule , either by not Committing sinne , though we mightgaine the whole world thereby . Mar. 8. 36. Remaining in sin , but forthwith , both Repenting . Pro. 28. 13. Crauing pardon .

The seuenth Commandement .
The Affirmatiue part ,

Commanding the preseruation of chastity , together with the Mea●es Signes . Duty of pro●uring it in others .

Chastity is partly The parts of Chastity . Inward , in the soule . Outward , of the body .

Inward Chastity is the purity of the soule , from all Motions Passions of lust , or vnlawfull concupiscence of the flesh . 2. Tim. 2. 22. 1. Pet. 2. 11.

For there is a lawfull concupiscence , whereby men or women desire the propagation of mankind by generation , according to the ordinance of God , being neither Immoderate . Vnseasonable .

Gen. 1. 28. ● 9. 1. Heb. 13. 4. 1. Cor. 7. 2 , 3 , 5.

The outward Chastity is , when we possesse our vessels , that is , our bodies , in holinesse and honour . 1. Thes. 4. 4. Such is the Chastity of the Eyes , containing them from beholding vanities , and the obiects of lust . Psalm . 119. 37. Iob 31. 1. Ecclus. 9. 8 , 9. Eares , shutting them against all vncleane talke . Tongue , restraining it from all bawdy and filthy speaking . Fact , abstaining from all vncleannesse , and wanton or vnchast pleasures .

The Negatiue part ,

Forbidding all vncleannesse , together with the Meanes . Signes . Being accessary vnto the vncleannesse of others .

Opp. Vncleannesse Inward . Outward .

The inward vncleannesse , is the concupiscence of the flesh , 1. Ioh. 2. 16. or euill concupiscence , Colos. 3. 5. being the Adultery of the heart , Math. 5. 28. and it is either a Fore passion , going before the consent of the will , such as are the first motions of lust , which are more expresly and directly forbidden in the tenth Commandement . Iam. 1. 14 , 15. Passion of lust , 1. Thes. 4. 5. ioyned with the consent of the will : and this is either more Sudden & momentany . Mat 5. 28. Inueterate , which is the burning of lust or lechery 1. Cor. 7. 9. Hos. 7. 4.

Opp. Outward vncleannes , whereby the body , or any part thereof is polluted : as the Adultery of the Eyes , suffered to goe a whoring after the obiects of lust . From hence all actuall vncleannes commonly ariseth Gen. 6. 2. ●34 . 2. 2. Sam. 11. 2. Mat. 5. 28. Prou. 23. 33. This is either Actiue , when men or women hauing eyes full of adultery , seeke with their wanton lookes to entangle others with lust . 2. Pet. 2. 14. Pro. 6. 25. Gen. 39. 7. Passiue , when by beholding others , themselues are entangled . Mat. 5. 28. Sam. 11. 2. Eares laid open to vncleane communication , and committing adultery with the vncleane tongue . Tongue , in rotten and filthy speaking , wherby the mind of the hearer may bee defiled . Eph. 4. 29. ● 5. 4 , 6. 1. Cor. 15. 33. Colos. 3. 8. Fact , being committed either against Sobriety , without a partner , such as are all acts of lust and vncleannes committed by thy selfe alone , Waking . 1. Cor. 6. 9. Sleeping . Deu. 23. 10 See A. Honesty with a partner .

A. The acts of vncleannesse committed against honesty , are distinguished according to the Manner , that it is committed either With the consent of the partner . Without the consent of the party , who is forced and rauished , Rape . And this is a sin against both the seuenth Comma de●●ent , as an act of brutish vnclea●esse ; and against the sixth , as a sinne of violence against the person : and so punished with death . Deut. 22. 25 , 26. Gen. 34. 2. 2. Sam. 13. 14. Differ̄ece of the persons with whom it is committed : in respect of whom it is ( Rom. 1. 26 , 27. ) said to be either According to the naturall vse , viz. of the male with the female , being nor neere of kinne ; and is committed betweene persons Being both single . as Fornication , which if it bee committed with one ordinarily , she is called a Concubine . diuers , be is called a whore●monger . Married , & that either Vnder pretence of marriage , as when neman hath 〈◊〉 w●ues ; 〈…〉 husbands . which is Polygamy . Mala. 2. 15. I euit . 18. 1● . 1. Cor. 7. 2. Deut. 17. 17. Without pretence of mariage , which is more properly called adultery , Leu. 20. 10. Heb. 13. 4 Ezec. 22. 11. and is Simple Adultery , when the one party onely is married . Double adultery , when both are married persons . Against the naturall vse , being a monstrous mixture of those which bee of The same Blood , or neere of kindred , which is called Incest . Leuit. 18. 6 , 7. 1. Cor. 5. 1. Amos 2. 7. Sexe , which is called Buggery , or Sodomy Ro. 1. 26 , 27. Leu. 18. 22. Gen. 18. & 19. Diuers kinds , as Mankind with Beasts . Leuit. 18. 23. ● 20. 15 , 16. Vnclean spirits , which are Incubi , Succubi .

The sorts .

Chastity is either of Single life , which is the gift of continency , or the pure ab●tinence from marriage . Wedlock , consisting partly in Coniugall fidelity . The moderate and modest vse of the marriage bed . Pure abstinence vpon iust occasion , as in the time of Absence of one from the other . Fasting and prayer . 1. Cor. 7. 5. The womans separation , or monethly sicknesse . See Ezec. 18. 6. Leuit. 18. 19. ● 20. 18.

The meanes of chastity are either Common , as Prayer , it being the gift of God . Math. 19. 11. 1. Cor. 7. 7. Company , with such as be sober and chaste . * Speciall , which are to be vsed , either as Preseruatiues : viz Sobriety , moderating the delights of the Taste : as temperance in diet . Sight , abstaining from the view of Vanities . Obiects of lust . Diligence and painfulnesse in our calling , or some honest labour . Vigilancy . 1. Pet. 4. 7. 1. Thes. 5. 6. Modesty in the Eyes & countenance , that is , shamefastnes . 1. tim. 5. 6. Speech . Gesture and gate . Attire . Tit. 2. 3. 1. Tim. 2. 9 , 10. The lawfull remedy : viz. the holy state of marriage ; into which men are bound to enter , when they finde the former meanes not sufficient for the preseruation of chastity in single life ; that those who cannot liue chastly in single life ; may liue chastly in wedlocke . 1. Cor. 7. 2 , 9. Heb. 13. 4.

Opp. Incontinency in single life , whiles men choose to burne , rather than to marry . 1. Cor. 7. 9.

Opp. The Breach of wedlocke , by being vnfaithfull one to the other . Vsing of the marriage bed Immoderately , as a meanes , rather than a remedy of lust . Immodestly , forgetting the rules of Shamefastnesse . Honesty . Vnseasonably , at forbidden times .

* Opp. Company with persons Vnchast and vncleane . 1. Cor. 5. 6 , 9 , 11. Wanton and effeminate . Ephes. 5. 7. Drunkards and belly-gods . Prou. 23. 20.

Opp. Intemperance in diet ; Drunkennes , or much drinking of wine and strong drinks . 1. Pet. 4. 3. Prou. 23. 33. Gen. 19. 32 , 33. Gluttony . Ezech. 16. 49. Vnchast eyes Beholding Persons beautifull or wanton . Pictures obscence . Bawdy enterludes and playes . Reading vnchast bookes .

Opp. Idlenesse . Slothfulnesse . Ezech. 16. 49. 2. Sam. 11. 2.

Opp. Immodest Countenance . Impudency , the harlots fore-head . Prou. 7. 13. Ier. 3. 3. Speech . 1. Tim. 5. 13. Prou. 7. 11. Gesture and gate , as Proud , Esa. 3. 16 , 17. Wanton behauiour : whereto referre wanton dancing . 2. Pet. 2. 7. 2. Cor. 12. 21. Attire . Prou. 7. 10. Zeph. 1. 8.

Opp. Marriage in them that haue not the gift of continency , vnnecessarily delayed ; especially after marriage promised . Vow , or resolute purpose to liue single , whether wee haue the gift of continency , or not . Vnlawfull diuorces . Math. 19. 9.

The signes are Sobriety . Ecclus. 19. 27 , 28. Modesty & shamefastnes . Keeping of sober and chast company . which being also meanes , are in a double respect required in this commandement . Auoiding all iust suspicions and shewes of euill . Pro. 5. 8.

The duty of procuring or preseruing chastity in others , belongeth Commonly to all , as occasion serueth . Genes. 39. 9. 2. Sam. 13. 13. Especially to Parents , who are to Protect their childrens chastity . Deut. 22. 19 , 21. Prouide them the remedy of marriage in due season . Gen. 24. 4. Magistrats , who are by Good lawes to prouide for the preseruation of chastity . Seuere punishments to represse vncleannesse .

Opp. Wantonnesse . Immodesty and impudency . Haunting vnchaste company . Frequenting suspected places , especially at suspicious times . Prou. 7. 8 , 9. Iob 31. 9. ● 24. 15.

Opp. To be accessary to the vncleannesse of others , Psa. 50. 18. this offence is committed Priuately , by Bawds , and such as are the diuels instruments to bring naughty-packs together . Those , which any way consent , counsell or allure to vncleannesse . 2. Sam. 13. 5. ● 16. 21. Them , who prostitute them whose chastity they ought to protect : as husbands their wiues , or parents their daughters . Leuit. 19. 29. Parents , who for no iust cause deny marriage to their children . Publikely by Magistrates and gouernors , who either Permit this sinne , by imposing No punishment , especially those who tolerate stewes . Deut. 23. 17. Light or ridiculous punishments . Forbid the remedy , which is marriage . 1. Tim. 4. 3.

The eighth Commandement .
The Affirmatiue part ,

Commanding those duties which concerne our owne ▪ or our neighbours goods , and outward estate .

These duties are either more Generall . Speciall .

The generall duties stand in 3. degrees : 1. To abstaine from doing any iniury or wrong to our neighbour , in respect of his goods or estate . 1. Cor. 6. 7 , 8. or if wee haue , to make him amends . Exod. 22. 5. 2 To preserue as much as we may , our owne and our neighbours goods , Ioh. 6. 12. Deut. 22. 1 , 2 , 3 , 4. Exod 23. 4 , 5. 3. To be helpfull to others , as our ability affordeth , and their necessity requireth . Ephes. 4. 28.

The speciall duties concerne the Iust ( 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 ) possession of our goods , and that containeth 2. branches ; Iust getting or obtaining of our goods . Mar. 8. 36. Prou. 16. 8. Keeping or retaining of them . Lawfull ( 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 ) vse of our goods .

The Negatiue part ,

Forbidding those vices that concerne our owne , or our neighbours goods and outward estate .

Opp. To be Hurtfull to our neighbour , in hindring or impairing his estate , Mark . 10. 19. Wanting to our neighbour or our selues , in not Preseruing his , or our owne goods . Imploying our goods as wee ought , to Our own good . The benefit of others .

Opp. Vniust possession , either by Vniust getting . Prou. 13. 11. Hab. 2. 9. Ier. 17. 11. Vniust detaining . all forbidden vnder the name of theft . Vnlawfull vse of goods .

Vnto iust getting there are 4. vertues , or inward duties required , whereby we shall bee fitly disposed f●r the keeping of this Commandement , viz. 1. 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 , Heb. 13. 5. the not setting of our hearts vpon riches . Psal. 62. 10. Math. 6. 33. 2. Contentednesse with that condition which God in his most wise , iust , and Fatherly prouidence doth allot vnto vs . Heb. 13. 5. 1. Tim. 6. 6 , 7 , 8. Phil. 4. 11 , 12. 3. A moderate desire of such things as are conuenient & necessary for vs , Math. 6. 11. Prou. 30. 8. both for Our owne maintenance , according to the necessity of Nature . 1. Tim. 6. 8. Person . 1. Tim. 5. 8. State , as we are either priuate or publike persons , &c. Reliefe of others , Pro. 5. 15 , 16. Act. 20. 35. Priuately . Eph. 4. 28. Publikely , in Church . Commonweale . 4. A moderate care , to prouide those things which are conuenient and necessary for vs . Gen. 30. 30. 1. Tim. 5. 8. 2. Cor. 12. 13 , 14. Prou. 31. 13. &c. Mat. 6. 11. that which wee ●ay for , we must bee carefull to obtaine by the vse of lawfull meanes .

1. Opp. 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 , loue of money , Col. 3. 3. 1. Tim. 6. 10. the roote of all the sinnes forbidden in this Commandement , which is also called the lust of the eyes . 1. Ioh. 2. 16.

2. Opp. Discontentednesse , disposing men to couet and seeke more than is needfull , though they haue not lawfull meanes : to which vice they make themselues subiect , who haue not learned to liue within their compasse .

3. Opp. Affectation of Pouerty , as in begging Friers , &c. Pro. 30. 8. Ephes. 4. 28. Act. 20. 35. Couetousnesse and ambition , wherunto , besides the loue of money , and preferment , concurre A resolution to be rich , and great in this world , whether God giue good meanes or not . 1. Tim. 6. 9. Hasting to be rich . Prou. 28. 20 , 22. 20. 21. An insatiable desire still to haue more . Eccl. 4. 8. Prou. 27. 20.

4. Opp. Improuidence and carelesnesse . Prou. 10. 5. 1. Tim. 5. 8. Immoderate and carking care . Math. 6. 25 , &c. Phil. 4. 6.

The sorts of iust getting , Without contract , as of things Gotten by our selues , Receiued from others . By contract .

Goods are gotten & procured lawfully by our selues , and our owne meanes , either Extraordinarily , by the law of Nature : as those things which haue no owner , either because they Are common by the law of nature . Were neuer in the possession of any . Are cast off willingly , & abandoned by their owners . These by right appertaine to the first Getter . Finder . Nations : as those things which are gotten from the enemie by lawfull warre . Ordinarily , by the sweat of our browes in a lawfull calling . Ephes. 4. 28. where two things are required . viz. A lawfull calling . Diligence therin .

Lawfull calling are either Publike , and those either Supreme or soueraigne ; as of the Prince . Subordinate , and those Ecclesiasticall , as of Ministers and lawfull gouernours in the Church . Ciuill , and those seruing for Peace . Warre . Priuate , as Husbandry . Eccl. ● . 8. Arts Liberall , whether Professions , as of Diuinity . Law . Physicke . Preparatiues vnto Professions , as the seuen liberall Arts. Illiberall , as trades seruing either for the Making of things needfull , as Handicrafts , &c. Communicating of them , either by Whole-sale . Retaile .

Opp. Inordinate walking , 2. Thes. 3. 6 , 7 , 11. opposed to the Lawfull calling , viz No calling , as Common beggers & rogues . Deut. 15. 4. 2. Thes. 3. 10. Superfluous Gentlemen , who hauing nothing to maintaine them , refuse to liue in any calling , Luk. 16. 3. Bad calling , as those which maintaine themselues by Vnlawfull professions , as Harlots and Bawds . Witches and Wizards , Iugglers , Stage-players , &c. Gaming , as Gamesters . Keepers of gaming houses , &c. Diligent walking in our calling , viz. idlenes , 2. Thes. 3. 11 , 12. Math. 25. 30. Pro. 18. 9.

There is also a lawfull acquisition or getting of things wee receiue from others , who either Were the true owners thereof , as that which wee haue receiued by Free gift , whereunto legacies are to be referred . Succession & inheritance . Numb. 27. 8 , 9. Were supposed to haue been the true owners : as by prescription in things which may bee prescribed , hauing been without interruption enioyed , the whole time appointed by lawes .

The sorts of vniust getting , viz by Fraud , which is properly called theft . Force , which is robbery . Leuit. 19. 13. 1. Thes. 4. 6. Luk. 3. 14. 1. Cor. 6. 10.

Theft is to be distinguished according to the difference of the Manner , that it is Manifest , when the theefe is taken with the manner : that is , either In the act of stealing . With the thing stolne . Not manifest . Persons which doe steale , for it is either Domestical , as the theft of the Wife . Children . Prou. 28. 24. Deut. 21. 20. Seruants . Tit. 2. 10. Math. 24. 49. Committed by other which bee not of the same family . Obiects , which are stolne : for it is either of Persons , by Surreption , to be Sold , 1. Tim. 1. 10. Deut. 24. 7. Exod. 21. 16. Mangled , as beggers steale children . Married , as wooers sometimes do young maids , against the will of the parents or gouernours . Prodition or trechery . Mat. 26. 15. Supposition of changelings . 1. King . 3. 20. Things whereof there bee diuers distinctions . See A.

A. Things : whereof there be diuers distinctions , that it is 1. Of things Ciuill , and those either Priuate . Common or publike , and that is Peculatus , robbing of the Common-wealth . Sacred , & that is sacriledge : as Rom. 2. 22. of Gifts , or vowed to bee giuen to God . Iosh. 7. 21. ●6 . 22. Act. 5. 2 , 3. Prou. 20. 25. Dan. 5. 2 , 23. Tenths , and other Church-duties . Mal. 3. 8. Church-liuings , Leuit. 27. 21. Neh. 13. 8. Mangled by corrupt Patrons . Alienated by appropriations . Deuoured , by the Ha●pies of Princes Courts . 2. Of Immoueables , as remouing of land-markes . Deut. 19. 14. Prou. 22. 28. Hos. 5. 10. Deut. 27. 17. Moueables , whether Liuing , as Plants , and their fruits , Deut. 23. 24 , 25. Fowles . Fishes . Beasts , Exod. 22. 1. and if of many together , it is Abigeatus . Iob. 15 , 17. Without life , as Money , by Cutpurses , &c. Stuffe and apparell , for stealing whereof , those which conuey themselues into houses , are called Directarij . Writings and instruments Embezeled and stolne . Depraued & corrupted , or falsified .

Robbery or Rapine is distinguished by the end : for thereby is intended , either the Neighbours harme , which is spoyling ; as in those who are called Incendiarij , who maliciously set on fire their neighbours houses , or corne . Venefici , who spoyle mens goods or cattell , by Poyson . Charmes , Inchantments , Witchcraft . Robbers owne profit or gain : & is committed either Vnder pretence of authority by great theeues , and is called Oppression : and that is by Vsurpation , without colour of Law . Gen. 21. 25. Iudg. 18. 25. 27. Extortion , vnder colour of Law . Psalm . 94. 20. Luk. 19. 8. Without any such pretence of authority , whether in time of Warre , as the Pillage of souldiers , towards them that are not enemies . Deut. 2. 5 , 6. Luk. 3. 14. Peace , whether by Land , as Robbing by the high way . Luk. 10. 30. Burglary , or breaking into houses . Exod. 22. 2 , 3. Sea , as Pyracy .

To these sorts of theeues and robbers , we are to adioyne those that be accessary to their sinne , either Before-hand , by Consent . Psal. 50. 18. Counsell or prouocation . 1. Kin. 21. At the time , by helping and assisting them . After , by receiuing the Theeues . Things stolne . Partaking with them in the gaine . Pro. 29. 24. ●1 . 14.

Now followeth the acquisition or getting , which is by Contract , which is the consent between parties , concerning the alienation or permutation of things vpon condition , and that condition is either Presently performed , For the time to come , assured by obliga●●ōs Verball , wether by Word of mouth . Writing , a● Bills . Bonds . Reall , as by Pawnes . Mortgage . Personall , as by Sureties . Hostages .

In contracts we are to behaue our selues vprightly , without dissimulation or guile , as in the sight of God , Psalm . 15. 2 , 4. obseruing in our Words , truth . Zac. 8. 16. Promises , faithfulnesse . Deeds , iustice .

Contracts are concerning Alienation of things for A time : Euer : and both of them either Free . For recompence Committing to trust .

The free alienation for a time , is either of the Vse onely , which is commodation or lending to vse , the property retained . Property also , which is mutuation or lending to spend ; and hath place in things which are spent in the vse .

In things lent to vse , the duty of the borrower is to Vse the same to that end for which it was lent , and not to abuse it . Restore the same particular Safe and entire , or to make it good . At the time appointed .

Opp. To Deale deceitfully . Ezech. 22. 12. 1. Thes. 4. 6. the highest degree wherof is coozenage . Vse Lying . Prou. 21. 6. Vnfaithfulnesse in promises . Vniustice and inequality .

Opp. To abuse the thing borrowed , or to vse it further than the lender would like of . To impaire it , and not to make , or not to bee willing to make amends . Not to restore it at all , or not at the time appointed , detaining it against the lenders good will .

In things lent to be spent , the duty of the Lender , is to intend and seeke the borrowers good , and not his owne gaine . Surety , if there bee any , to giue his word for those that bee thrifty and honest , and to make good his word . Borrower towards the Surety , to saue him harmelesse . Creditor , to restore the principall , In the full value . At the time appointed .

The free alienation which is perpetuall , is Donation , and is heere considered as it is made , with Condition , and not absolutely . Limitation of certaine Duties , seruices , which the receiuer is bound to performe .

The alienation which is for recompence , is a commutation , wherein equality is to bee obserued betwixt the things committed .

In these contracts out Do vt des : Do vt facias , vel contra , that is , there is a commutation either of things themselues , or their vse , Mens labour and industry , for an equall recompence .

Opp. In the Lender , to lend for gaine , which is Vsury : to which sin , are accessary Brokers for Vsurers . Borrowers without necessity , vpon Vsurie . Surety , To giue his word for persons Vnthrifty . Dishonest . Not to performe couenants . Borrower , not to repay the principall at the time appointed : wherein they especially offend , who are voluntary Banquerupts .

Opp. Inequality in illiberall contracts .

The commutation of the things themselues , is either of Ware for ware , which is Bartery , Money for money , which is Exchange . Ware for money , which is Selling : wherein is required as touching the Person , that he be the right owner , or authorized by him . Thing , that it be saleable , in respect of the Substance . Vse . Price , that is be iust and equall . Manner of selling , that it bee without fraud or deceit . Money for ware , which is buying .

Opp. In regard of the Person , when a man selleth that which he hath no right to sell. Thing , which is not saleable , either because it is not Valuable by money : as those who sell The graces of God , as miraculous healing , 2. King . 5. 20. Pardon of sinne . Iustice , by Bribery . Vntruthes , as False witnesses . Lawyers , who be Patrons of bad causes . Liberality and time , as Vsurers doe . Money-worth , being in respect of the Substance , counterfeit , or corrupt . Amos 8. 6. Vse , vnprofitable , or hurtfull . Price , being vnequall : in which respect they chiefly offend , euen as publike theeues , whose practice is , to raise the prices of things , as Regraters . Forestallers . Ingrosers . Dardanarij , Hucksters , and whorders vp of commodities , to cause a dearth . Prou. 11. 26. Manner , when men vse deceitfull Words , Flattering the buyer . Praising the ware vnworthily , and concealing or extenuating the faults therof , not lessening the price . Deeds , in respect of the Kind , giuing one for another . Quality , that the ware may seeme better than it is , as Comparing it with that which is naught . Vsing false lights . Setting a false glosse on it . Quantity , by Vsing false Waights and measures . Prou. 11. 1. Weighing and measuring , whereto referre too much stretching of cloth . Mixture , of that which is worse , they sell the lesse quantity of the better : as water with wine , wooll , or meale , &c.

In buying , regard is to be had of the Person , of whom thou buyest , that hee haue right to sell. Thing , that it bee a thing which is valuable by money , and may bee lawfully bought with money . Price , that thou giue , and if thou hast knowledge , that thou offer an equall price : and if he sell for need , to giue rather more , than lesse than the worth . Manner , that it bee void of all deceit and wrong .

Opp. In regard of the Person , to buy of him that hath no right to sell : as to buy stolne goods . Thing , to buy that , which either Cannot be valued by money , as The graces of God : which properly is Symonie . Act. 8. 18 , 19. Remission of sin : as those which buy Pardons . Holy orders , &c. Ought not to be bought or sold for money , as Presentations vnto Benefices , which also are called Symony . Vniustice , of a Iudge corrupted by thee . False testimony of a witnesse suborned or hired by thee . Price , to Offer much lesse than thou knowest the thing to bee worth . Take aduantage of the sellers need , and for that cause to giue the lesse . Amos 8. 6. Manner , vsing deceit , in Words , vnworthily dispraising the ware . Prou. 20. 14. Deeds , as deceiuing the seller with the money which is paid , in regard of the Substance , or quality , being counterfeit . Quantity , that is , Waight Heere offend chiefly Counterfeiters . Clippers of coyne . Number , as to deceiue in the tale , to giue 9. pence , for 12. pence , or 7. shillings 6. pence , for 10. shillings , &c.

To the former contracts we are to refer oppignoration , which is a contract partly of Lending and borrowing vpon a pawne . Buying and selling , if the condition be not obserued .

The duty of the giuer of the Pawne is , not to deceiue the taker , in the worth thereof .

The duty of the lender vpon a pawne is , to prouide onely for his indemnity : as if hee haue to deale with a needy brother , either to Take None of him . Such onely as hee may well spare . Ex. 22. 26. Deut. 24. 6 , 10 , 11 , 12 , 13. Restore it presently .

The contract which concerneth the alienation of the vse for hire , hath two parts : Location or letting to hire . Conduction or taking to hire .

The duty of him that letteth to hire , is to Let that onely which hath a fruitfull vse , which may be seuered from the property , which he reserueth to himselfe . Require an hire proportionable to that vse , the impairing , hazard , and charge also being considered . Let that which is fit for the vse to which it is let . Beare the hazard , if it miscarry without the hirers default . Exod. 22. 15.

The duty of the hirer , is to Vse the thing hired , onely to that end for which it was let . Restore it at the time appointed . Restore it entire , of if it hath miscarried through his default , to make it good . Exod. 22. 12.

Opp. In the Borrower , to lay a pawne of lesse value than the summe which is borrowed , with purpose to forfeit the same . Lender , To seeke gaine , by Taking the fruitfull vse of the thing in respect of the loane ; which is a spice of Vsury : Antichresis . The forfeiture , prouiding not onely for his indemnity . To take a pawne of a needy brother , which hee cannot well spare , and not to restore it presently . Ezech. 18. 7 , 12. ●33 . 15.

Opp. To let that which hath no fruitfull vse , but is spent in the vse ; which is vsury vnder pretence of letting . To require an vnreasonable hire , and to take aduantage of the hire●s necessity . To let that which is vnfit for the vse to which it is let . To exact a recompence aboue couenant , for some harme which hath happened to the thing let , without the hirers fault .

Opp. To abuse that which is hired , to other purpose . Not to restore it . Not to make it good , hauing by his default impaired or spoyled it .

Contracts , wherein is a commutation of mens skill , industry and labour for an equall stipend or reward , may be referred to the Contract of Location and conduction .

The duty of him that hireth another mans labour , is to Allow him an equll stipend . 1. Tim. 5. 18. Giue it him , if he be poore , without delay . Leuit. 19. 13. Deut. 24. 14 , 15.

The duty of him that is hired , is to Require a stipend proportionable . Imploy his labour and skill faithfully , and diligently . Gen. 31. 6 , 39 , 40.

To this head are to be referred the fees and duties of Lawyers , Physicians ▪ Chirurgians , Schoole-masters , and of all Artificers and Trades-men , who imploy their labour or skill for recompence .

Now follow those contracts wherein are committed to trust either Things . Persons .

Things , as goods committed to Depositaries , ( to whom sequesters are to bee referred ) whose duty is to Keepe them safe . Restore them to the owner , demanding them . Make them good , if by his default they be impaired or lost . Exo. 22. 10 , 11 , 12. Feoffees of trust , Executors , who are faithfully to discharge that trust reposed in them .

Opp. Not to allow an equall stipend to men for then labour . To detaine the poore mans hire . Iam. 5. 4.

Opp. To require an vnreasonable allowance . To deale Negligently . Vnfaithfully .

Opp. To vse the things committed to their trust , ( by which vse they are impaired ) or to turne them to their owne profit . Not to restore them , especially committed to their trust in a tumultuous time : as in feare of fire . Not to make them good , hauing impaired or spoyled them .

Opp. In Feoffees and Executors , to deale vnfaithfully .

Persons committed to trust , are Pupils , or Orphans , committed to Tutors and Guardians .

Whose duty is , 1. To remember , that they are set ouer Orphans , not for their owne , but for the Orphans good . 2. As they succeed the naturall parents in authority , so they ought to succeed them in fatherly affection . Hest. 2 7.

The other branch of iust possession , is iust keeping : which containeth two things , the Preseruing and retaining of our owne goods . Restoring of that which is other mens .

Wee are bound to preserue our goods , as being Talents committed to vs of God , and not to Neglect them , or to expose them ( as it were ) to pilserers and stealers . Suffer them to be spoyled or lost . Ioh. 6. 12. which are the opposite vices .

Quest. Whether for retaining our goods , and maintaining our right , it be lawfull to goe to Law ?

Answ. It may be lawfull ( though most men offend in going to law , ) if these cautions bee obserued , viz. that 1. The cause be iust , weighty and necessary . 2. Charity be not broken . 3. It be vsed as the last refuge .

Restitution of other mens goods , which either Haue been vnlawfully gotten . Cannot lawfully bee retained .

Opp. Not to seeke the Orphans , but their owne profit . To make a prey of them , and to vse them not as children , but rather as slaues which are bought and sold.

Opp. To go to law , For causes Trifling . Vniust . In stomake and malice . Not as the last remedy , but as present meanes to molest our neighbour .

Opp. To persist in the wrong , by not restoring .

Opp. To detaine them against the owners will .

Concerning restitution of things vnlawfully gotten , these 5. poynts are to be considered , viz. 1. That restitution is to be made . Leuit. 6. 4. 5. Num. 5. 6 , 7 , 8. 1. Sam. 12. 4. Luk. 19. 8. Mat. 27. 3. Ezech. 33. 14 , 15. 2. Who is to make restitution : viz. euery one that hath vniustly got , whether by force or by fraud , or by any vniust meanes whatsoeuer . 3. To whom ? viz. to the party damnified , Leuit. 6. 5. or if hee be dead , to those who are next of kinne , Numb. 5. 7 , 8. or for want of them , let him giue it to good vses . 4. How much ? the full value at the least , Leuit. 6. 5. Numb. 5. 7. Luk. 19. 8. or if hee be not able , yet so much as hee can . Exod. 22. 3. 5. When ? so soone as hee seeketh forgiuenesse at the hands of God . Num. 5. 6 , 7 , 8. Leuit. 6. 2. &c. Mal. 5. 23 , 24.

Restitution also is to bee made of such things , as hauing come lawfully to our hands , cannot lawfully be detained against the owners good will , we being able to restore them : and these are things which either wee haue Found , which we must esteem as committed to our trust , by the Lord , that wee may restore them to the true owner , if hee can possibly bee knowne . Exod. 23. 4. Deut. 22. 2 , 3. Receiued by contract , as things Ali●nated for a time ; as things le●t , let , or l●d to paw●e . Psal. 37. 21. Ezech. 18. 12. Committed to our trust . Leu. 6. 2 , 4.

Now followeth the right vse of our goods towards Our selues , which is the fruition of them . Others , which is the free communication of them . Prou. 5. 15 , 16.

We are to enioy and to vse to our comfort , the good gifts of God . Eccl. 5. 17 , 18. and heereto belong 2. vertues Parsimony in the honest sauing and sparing of things , that they be not idly and vnprofitably wasted or spent . Prou. 27. 23 , 24 , 25 , 26 , 27. Frugality , in the sober and moderate spending of our goods , according to our calling and ability , to profitable and needfull vses . Sit condus fortior promo .

To the free communication of goods to the good of others , Prou. 21. 21. two vertues are required : Liberality , that wee communicate them willingly , and cheerfully . Iustice , that we giue of our owne , without doing wrong to others .

Free communication of goods , is either for A time , by lending . Psal. 112. 5. Deut. 15. 7 , 8. Luk. 6. 35. Euer , by giuing , to vses Publike , both Ciuill . 2. Sam. 17. 27 , 28 , 29. Ecclesiasticall . Pro. 3. 9. Ex. 36. 5 , 6. 1. Chr. 29. 9 Priuate , as Almes-giuing , and relieuing the necessities of our brethren . Hebr. 13. 16. Luk. 21. 4. ● 12. 33. Math. 25. 35.

Opp. Niggardlinesse , which keepeth men not onely from communicating of goods , but also from enioying them . Eccl. 6. 2. ● 4. 8. Ecclus. 14. 3 , 4 , 5 , 6. and is a double theft . Wasting and mis-spending , to vses Vnnecessary aboue our power . Dishonest .

Opp. Couetousnesse . Hard-heartednesse . 1. Ioh. 3. 17. Prou. 21. 13. Luk. 16. 23 , 24.

The ninth Commandement .

Thou shalt not vtter a false ( or vaine , Deut. 5. 20. ) testimony concerning thy neighbour .

The Affirmatiue part ,

Commanding , that our speech concerning our neighbour , or our selues , should bee both True , Charitable , and tendring his , and our own credit & good Name . 1. Cor. 13. 6. Ephes. 4. 15.

Heere therefore is commanded the preseruation of Truth amongst men . The fame and good name of men , both Our owne . Of others .

Of Truth , we are to consider 3. things : 1. What it is : viz. a conformity both of our Speech with our mind . Psal. 15. 2. Minde with the things themselues . 2. That in all our speech it is religiously to bee obserued . Prou. 12. 19. Ephes. 4 , 25. Zach. 8. 16. 3. The manner how it is to be professed , viz. Freely . Dan. 3. 16 , 17 , 18. Act. 4. 8 , 10 , 13. Simply with discretion . Mat. 10. 16.

The Negatiue part ,

Forbidding all speech False and vaine . Vncharitable , especially such as tendeth to the diffamation of our neighbour .

Opp. All falshood in speech Leuit. 19. 11. Col. 3. 9. Eph. 4. 25. Prou. 6. 17. ● 12. 22. ● 19. 5 , 9. Psal. 5. 6. Apoc. 21. 8 whether wee speake That which is false : Falsly , with a minde to deceiue : Whether in Iest , as the esting lye which is false in meaning , as well as in words , Hos. 7. 3. being Neither figuratiue . Nor the true meaning discouered by gesture , countenance , pronunciation , &c. Earnest , whether to Helpe , as the Officiouslye . Hurt as the Perniciouslye .

Opp. To Freedome in the Excesse , vndiscreet and vnseasonable profession of the truth , to the vnnecessary hurt or danger of our selues , or others . Defect , when through ●eare , or any sinister respect , the truth is Denied . Mat. 26. 70 , 72 , 74. Betrayed . 2. Tim. 4. 16. Simplicity , a doubling and deceitfull tongue . Psal. 55. 22. Psalm . 12. 2. ● 109. 2. Zeph. 3. 13. Ier. 9. 8 , 9.

The meanes of truth , that it may Bee amongst men , that is , that it bee Knowne , are Loue of the truth . Pro. 23. 23. Docility or teachablenesse . Act. 17. 11. Preserued and maintained : constancy and stedfastnesse in the truth . Ephes. 4. 14. Profitably be , are Profitable speech , tending to Gods glory . Ephes. 5. 4. Our neighbours good , Spirituall , viz. to edification . Ephes. 4. 29. Temporall , as to his Honest delight , vrbanity . Profit . 1. Tim. 5. 23. Col. 4. 6. And the meanes of entertaining profitable speech , together with the remedy of the contrary : the Meanes of entertaining profitable speech , is Affability . Ioh. 4. 7 , 10. Remedy against vnprofitable speech , is Taciturnity . Pro. 10. 19. ● 17. 28. Iam. 1. 19.

Of the preseruation of the fame and good name Of our neighbour , Our owne , whereof great regard is to be had . Eccl. 7. 3. Pro. 22. 1.

To the preseruation of our neighbours good name , is required , both an Inward disposition to tender it . Outward profession of the truth concerning our neighbour , ioyned with charity .

The inward disposition is a true care of our neighbours credit , with the fruits thereof .

The care of our neighbours credit , whereby wee tender his good name , is a necessary fruit of Charity .

Opp. Loue of vntruth . Apoc. 21. 8.

Opp. Voluntary or affected ignorance . Vaine credulity

Opp. Vnconstancy in the truth , and vnstayednesse . Ephes. 4. 14. 2. Pet. 3. 16. Pertinacy in errour .

Opp. Speech vnprofitable , being either Vaine . Psalm . 12. 2. ● 144. 8. Deut. 5. 20. Prou. 30. 8. Tit. 3. 9. Math. 12. 36. Hurtfull , tending to Gods dishonour . The neighbours hurt Spirituall , rotten or infecting speech . Ephes. 4. 29. 1. Cor. 15. 33. Temporall , opposed to his Honest delight , Scurrility . Ephes. 5. 4. Taunting and disgracing . Profit .

Opp. To Affability , Counterfait courtesie . 2. Sam. 15. 5. Morosity . 1. Sam. 25. 17. Taciturnity , Much talking . Prou. 10. 19. Psal. 140. 11. Profitable truth smothered by silence .

Opp. Neglect of our neighbours good name . Desire to impaire it .

The fruits of this care are referred either to the Fame it selfe , & that either Good : to bee glad to heare well of our neighbours . Rom. 1. 8. Col. 1. 3 , 4. Bad : to be sorry for it . Meanes , as Hearing . Iudging . Reporting .

The duty in respect of Hearing , Not willingly to heare rumours and reports tending to the infamy of our neighbour . Psalm . 15. 3. Pro. 25. 23. but to repell tale-bearers . Willingly to heare the commendations of others . Iudging : to iudge charitably , the fruits whereof bee Not to bee suspitious , but to represse vniust suspitions . 1. Cor. 13. 5. To beleeue or determine nothing rashly against our neighbour . To interpret Good things well . Doubtfull things ; in the better part . Reporting , to report no ill of thy neighbor , vnlesse it be in charity as namely , when it is Profitable for the Party of whom thou speakest , that he may be reclaimed . 1. Cor. 1. 11. Party to whom th●● speakest for preuention of Danger intended . Act. 23. 16. Ier. 40. 14 Infection like to ensue by his company . Necessary for thy selfe : as when silence will make thee guilty of his fault . Ecclus. 19. 8.

Opp. To be Sorry for the good report of our neighbour : a fruit of enuie . Math. 21. 15. Glad at their infamy , or ill reports .

Opp. In respect of Hearing , Willingly to heare the ill reports of our neighbours , and to giue entertainment to tale-bearers . Exod. 23. 1. 1. Sam. 24. 10. Prou. 17. 4. Vnwillingly to heare the commendations of others . Iudging : Vniust suspitions , which is the false witnesse of the heart , forbidden in this Commandement . 1. Tim. 6. 4. 2. Sam. 10. 3. 4. Rashly to giue credit to ill rumours . Gen. 39. 19. 2. Sam. 16. 3. 4. To iudge hardly of other mens Sayings and doings : interpreting good things ill , and doubtfull things into the worse part . 1. Sam. 1. 13. Act. 2. 13. Luk. 7. 39. Persons according to Their Outward condition , which thou seest distressed . Ioh. 9. 2. Act. 28. 4. so Iobs friends . Inward disposition , which thou surmisest . 1. Sam. 17. 28. Rom. 14. 4. 1. Cor. 4. 5. Thine owne disposition , measuring others by thy selfe . Reporting , to blaze abroad the secret faults of others ; especially such as are sinnes of infirmity , Prou. 10. 18.

Thus much of the inward disposition : now followeth the outward profession :

for euery testimony concerning thy neighbour , must bee both True . Charitable .

Testimonies are either Publike , and those either Forensia , in place of iudgement , as the testimony of the Iudge . Notary . Parties which go to Law . Lawyers and Aduocates . Witnesses . Or otherwise out of the place of iudgement . Priuate .

The testimony of the Iudge , is the sentence which he pronounceth , whereto is required Before hand , a full triall and examination of the cause . Deut. 13. 14. ● 17. 4. ● 19. 18. Gen. 18. 21. In the deliuery thereof , that he iudge according to Truth . Exod. 18. 21. Iustice . Leuit. 19. 15. Deut. 1. 16. ● 16. 20. Equity .

Iudges must also take heed , that they bee not accessary to the false witnesse of others , by Admitting needlesse suits . Protracting of suits . Rash imposing of Othes .

Opp. Testimonies False , being either Simply false . 1. King . 21. 13. In shew of words true , but false in sence . Math. 26. 60 , 61. with Ioh. 2. 19. Vncharitable and malicious . 1. Sam. 22. 9.

Opp. Iudgement either Rash , when it is pronounced : 1. The cause not well vnderstood by the Iudge . Prou. 18. 13. 2. The party not heard to speake in his owne defence . Act. 25. 15 , 16. 3. One side onely being heard . 2. Sam. 16. 4. Prou. 18. 17. 4. Vpon the witnesse of one alone , in a capitall cause . Deut. 17. 6. Peruerse , wherein the wicked is absolued , and the righteous condemned , Prou. 17. 15. which commonly happeneth , because the Iudge is either a Taker of Bribes . Deut. 16. 18 , 19. Exod. 23. 8. 2. Chro. 19. 6. Esa. 5. 23. Accepter of persons . Pro. 24. 23 , 24. ● 28. 2● Leuit. 19. 15. Deut. 1. 16 , 17.

The duty of the Notary , to deale truly in Writing , Preseruing , Reciting Records .

The duties of parties going to Law , are Common to both , as 1. To goe to Law onely vpon a iust and necessary cause , at least , in their perswasion . 2. To deale truly in their suite . Peculiar to either , in criminall causes , viz. to the Plaintiffe , to accuse only in charity , for the good either of the Party . Commonweale . Defendant , Not to deny a crime truly obiected . Iosh. 7. 19. Nor to accuse him selfe vnnecessarily . Math. 26. 62 , 63.

The duties of Lawyers and Aduocates . viz. to Entertaine no cause which they know to be euil . Maintaine the cause , which with good conscience they vndertake , Truly . Faithfully .

The dutie of the Witnesse , To giue testimony , when hee is required thereto vpon iust occasion ; yea vnrequired , when hee seeth the innocent oppressed . Prou. 24. 11. To testifie the truth Onely . Wholly . Prou. 14. 25.

Opp. To deale falsly in any of those respects .

Opp. Their faults are ▪ Common to both , To goe to Law for stomake , and in desire of contention . To deale vntruly , by Forging , or suggesting false instruments , or proofes . Suborning false witnesses . Peculiar to the Plaintiffe , in criminal causes , Calumniari , to accuse of a crime Vntrue . Deut. 19. 16. Hest. 3. 8. Vnce●taine , which he cannot prooue . Act. 25. 7. Praeuaricari , In shew to accuse , but not indeed . Tergiuersari , To goe backe from a iust accusation . Both which are ●ffences against the Commonweale , To be ready , vpon euery occasion , to accuse , which is to play the Sycophant ; as contrariwise , to refuse to accuse , vpon any ( though iust and waighty ) cause , is a fault . Leu. 5. 1. Defendant , to Deny the fault vntruly . Iob 31. 33. Appeale without iust cause . Not to submit himselfe to the sentence lawfully giuen . Rom. 13. 2.

Opp. To Vndertake such causes as they suppose to bee euill . Prou. 21. 6. Vse False calumniations against the aduerse pa●ty . Act. 24. 5. Vnfaithfull dealing towards their Client , either by Animating him to g●e on in a bad cause . Betraying a good cause .

Opp. Not to giue testimony to the tru●h . To beare false witnesse : the maine sin forbidden in this Commandement . Pro. 6. 18. ● 25. 18. ● 19. 5 , 9 ● 21. 28. Deut. 19. 16 , 19. and he is a false witnesse , who testifieth for truth , that which Hee knoweth not to be● true . He knoweth to be false .

Publike testimonies out of Iudgement .

And they are either Open. Secret .

Open , as in Publike Speeches , as in the ministery of the Word , wherin nothing but truth is to be vttered . Writings . Elections , wherein testimony is giuen of the excellency of him , that is chosen , aboue others .

The Publike testimonies which be secret , are commonly faulty , either because they be vntrue , or at least , vncharitable : as in making , or spreading Famous and diffamatory Libels . Publike rumours . Exod. 23. 1.

Priuate testimonies , or priuate profession of the truth concerning our neighbour , ioyned with charity : and it is either of his Vertues , which ( as iust occasion is offered ) wee are to acknowledge and commend , both in his presence , and absence . Vices , which in his Presence , wee are to tell him of , and not suffer sin to rest vpon him . Leu. 19. 17. Pro. 27. 5. Psalm . 141. 5. Absence , wee are not to mention , but vpon necessity .

The duties which euery man is bound by this Commandement to performe to himselfe , are two ; a Care of his good Name . True testimony of himselfe .

Opp. Errours and vntruthes broched and published in Publike speeches , especially in the ministery of the Word . Zac. 13. 3. Writings and bookes printed . False testimonie in elections , when the more vnworthy are preferred .

Opp. Flattery , wherein men offend in respect of the Obiect , praising mens vices . Prou. 28. 4. ● 24. 24. Manner , commending others Fainedly . Prou. 27. 4. Aboue measure . Act. 12. 22. End , seeking Their owne profit , as Parasites vse to doe . The parties ruine , whom they doe flatter . Prou. 29. 5. Ier. 9. 8. Math. 22. 16. Euill and cursed speaking .

Euill and cursed speaking is heere forbidden , as it tendeth to the impairing of our neighbours credit and good name .

And it is vsed , either in his Presence , by Reuiling , or contumelious speaking . 1. Cor. 6. 10. Deriding and scorning . 1. Sa. 31. 4. Ioh. 19. 3. Mat. 27. 42. Gal. 4. 29. Absence , by Whispering , or tale-bearing . Pro. 16. 28. ● 26. 20 , 22. Ecclus. 5. 16 , 17. Slandering and back biting . Leuit. 19. 16. Iam. 4. 11. Ezech. 22. 9. Rom. 1. 30.

Our care in procuring , and preseruing a good Name , consisteth in Vsing the meanes , whereby a good Name ( though not sought for therein ) is gotten , Phil. 4. 8. as to Glorifie God . 1. Sam. 2. 30. Seeke his kingdome and righteousnes . Mat 6. 33 Walke vprightly . Psalm . 112. 6. Prou. 10. 7. and to be such as he would seeme to be . Keepe a good conscience . Auoiding the meanes of Vain-gl●ry , as Seeking to please men , more than God . Hypocrisie . Seeking commendation by vanities and vices . Louing of flatterers . Vsuall censuring of others . Math. 7. 1 , 2. Attempting matters aboue their ability and gifts . Psalm . 131. 1. Luk. 14. 29 ▪ 30. All which , end in infamy and shame . Infamy , arising from our selues , as sinnes , Eccl. 10 1. both Open , and not onely the sinnes themselues , but also all appearances thereof . 1. Thes. 5. 22. Rom. 12. 17. Secret . 2. Sam. 12. 12. because God will bring them to light . Others as oppr●brious speeches and slanders , against which we ought ( especially if we be publ●ke persons ) de●end and maintaine our good na●e 1. King . 2. 8 , 9.

The true testimony of our selues , is con●●●ning Good , if it be True , vp●n iust occasion to confesse it , verè & v●recundè , truly and modestly , to Gods glory . 1. Cor. 15. 10. False , with modesty and humility to deny it . Euill , if it be True , we are to confesse it to God . Prou. 28. 13. 1. Ioh. 1. 9. Man , when the confession is necessary , in respect of Gods glory . Iosh. 7. 19. Iona. 1. 10. Neighbours good . Psal. 51. Our own good . Iam. 5. 15. False , constantly to deny it .

Opp. To Neglect these meanes of a good Name . Vsing the meanes of Vain-glory. Infamy .

Opp. 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 , in denying good things , and speaking more basely and meanly of thy selfe , than thine owne opinion is of thy selfe , and that either to Auoid boasting , which is the modest lye : which is not to affirme lesse than is true , but to deny the truth . Draw commendation from others , which is a double offence , being both Arrogancy . Counterfeit modesty . Boasting , wherein men offend , in respect of the Obiect , boasting of that Which is not good , but rather euill . Psal. 52. 1. Phil. 3. 19. Gen. 4. 23 , 24. Good , which they haue not , either Not at all . Not in that measure which they assume to themselues . Math. 26. 33 , 35. End , for their owne Glory , Pro. 27. 2. and that ioyned either with the Dishonor of God . 1. Cor. 4. 7. Esa. 10. 15. Disgrace of others . Luk. 18. 10. Gaine . Act. 8. 9.

Opp. To Deny that euill which is true . Gen. 18. 15. Affirme that euill of our selues , which is false , to Gratifie others . Picke thanks . 2. Sam. 1. 10. with 1. Sam. 31. 4 , 5.

The tenth Commandement .
The Negatiue part ,

Forbidding in Generall , all euill concupiscence going before the consent of the will , and purpose of the hart . Rom. 7. 7. ● 13. 9. Col. 3. 5. 1. Pet. 4. 2. 2. Pet. 3. 3. Rom. 1. 24. Gal. 5. 16 , 17. 1. Pet. 2. 11. Tit. 2. 12. Ioh. 8. 44. Particular , the concupiscence of the eyes .

Euill concupiscence is either Originall . Actuall .

Originall concupiscence is originall sinne , which is heere forbidden , as it is referred against the neighbour : it is also called habituall , being the euill inclination and pronenesse of our nature to lust against our neighbour , contrary to the Law of God . Rom. 8. 6 , 7. ● 7. 8 , 23. Gal. ● . 17.

Actuall concupiscences , are ill motions in our mindes and hearts against our neighbour , Gen. 6. 5. being both Foolish . Hurtfull . 1. Tim. 6. 9. 1. Pet. 2. 11.

These euill motions are either , euil Phantasies and thoughts of the minde . Affections and perturbations of the heart .

Those are euill phantasies and thoughts , which encline or stirre men vp to euill , and are repugnant to charity , 1. Cor. 13. ● . These are sinnes , and heere forbidden . Pro. 24. 9. Zach. 8. 17. Deut. 15. 9. Esa. 55. 7. Act. 8. 22. Prou. 15. 26. Gen. 6. 5. ● 8. 21.

The Affirmatiue part ,

Requiring in vs a pure heart towards our neighbour . 1. Tim. 1. 5.

The purenesse of our heart consisteth in Originall righteousnesse , and fect loue of our neighbour . Spirituall concupiscence .

Originall righteousnesse , is both a Cleannesse from all vnrighteousnesse , and euill concupiscence against our neighbour . Disposition and pronenesse to all the duties of charity .

This righteousnesse , as the Lord planted it in our nature , so doth he require it in his Law ; though wee haue lost it , and cannot fully attaine to it ; and that to this end , that we seeing our vnrighteousnesse , and misery in our selues , might be forced to seeke vnto Christ , that both we might bee clothed with his righteousnesse , and also might by his Spirit be renewed according to his image , in holinesse and righteousnesse . Luk. 1. 74 , 75. Ephes. 4. 23 , 24.

Spirituall concupiscence containeth the Good motions of the Spirit . Lusting of the Spirit against the flesh .

Euill thoughts , either Are cast into mens minds by the diuell , which be called his suggestions . Arise from the habituall concupiscence . And both of them whiles we be either Sleeping . Awaking .

The diuell casteth his suggestions into mens mindes , either Immediately by himselfe . 1. Chron. 21. 1. Ioh. 13. 2. Luk. 9. 46 , 47. Mediately , vsing others for his instruments . Gen. 3. 1. Iob 2. 9. Mat. 16. 23.

The suggestions of Satan , though alwayes sinfull in him , yet they are not sinnes vnto vs , vnlesse wee admit them , and giue entertainment to them : For it is not a sin to be tempted , ( for Christ also was tempted ) but to yeeld to the tentation . If therefore we admit them , we are defiled by them but if wee presently repell and extinguish them , they infect vs not .

Euill thoughts arise also from our owne habituall and originall concupiscence . Luk. 24. 38. Mat. 15. 19. Gen. 6. 5.

They arise from the habituall concupiscence , it being moued or stirred vp by some obiect , either Apprehended by the sence . Framed by the phantasie or imagination . Represented to the minde , by the remembrance .

Euill thoughts happen vnto vs , Awaking . Sleeping , as in dreams .

The good motions , are righteous & charitable Cogitations concerning our neighbour . Affections towards him .

The lusting and combate of the Spirit , against the flesh . Gal. 5. 17. whereby we must crucifie the flesh , with the lusts thereof . Gal. 5. 24.

The meanes to attaine to this purenesse of the heart , are , to 1. Walke with God , seeking to approue our hearts to him , who tryeth the hearts . 2. Obserue our Hearts , Prou. 4. 23. that No euil concupiscence doe arise in vs , or enter into vs . If any do arise , or be admitted , that we forthwith extinguish it . Senses .

That euill concupiscences doe not arise in vs , or ente● into vs , a twofold care is needfull , Whiles wee wake , to keepe our mindes occupied about lawfull things , and not suffer them to be idle , or to wander about vanities , or vnlawfull things . When wee are to sleepe , to commend our soules into the hands of God , to bee kept safe from tentations , and pure from concupiscences .

We are also to obserue our sences , ( but especially our sight ) by the ministery whereof , the obiects of concupiscence are represented to the mind . Gen. 3. 6. Iosh. 7. 21. Iob 31. 1. Psalm . 119. 37.

To these meanes we are to adde two more The spirituall armour of God , which is mighty to cast downe imaginations , and to subdue euil thoughts . 2. Cor. 10. 5. Ephes. 6. Feruent & faithfull prayer . Mat. 6. 13.

Those that arise from our owne corruption , if they be sudden and momentany , they are the least degree of sinne , but yet sinnes , arising from a corrupt fountaine , and arguing want of charity .

As touching dreames , those are culpable , which as they are the fruits of originall concupiscence , so also haue voluntary causes : as , Wanton and vncleane dreames , following vpon Intemperancy in diet . Wanton & vncleane thoughts . Malicious dreames , proceeding from hatred of our neighbour , and such like .

Now follow the affections and perturbations of the minde , going before the purpose of the heart , or consent to practise .

T●● degrees of them .

And these are either 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 , fore-passions , or ( as some speake ) vnformed concupiscences , and acts of sensuality , going before the act of reason , or consent of the will . These be the first motions of concupiscence , whereby the Mind is withdrawne . Heart is affected with a sudden delight , as it were a bait . Iam. 1. 14 , 15. 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 , 1. Thes. 4. 5. Passions , which are of some called , Formed concupiscences , and are acts of reason , as being deliberate desires of the heart , & hauing the consent of the will ▪ either to Take further delight onely in entertaining the fore-said ill motions , and rouling them in our minds , though we consent not to the practice of them . These , with all the former , are directly and expresly forbidden in this tenth Commandement . Put them in practice , which are forbidden in the former Commandements ; as the murther , adultery , theft , false testimonies of the heart .

The sorts .

The affections of the heart , are either 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 , wherein is auersation from that which seemeth euill , as anger , feare , &c. 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 , wherein is a liking or desiring of that which seemeth good , as loue , &c.

Vnto 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 , we are in this place to referre as branches of this Commandement , sudden anger , and the first motions of mislike , hatred , enuie , reioycing at other mens euils , &c.

〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 , which more properly is called concupiscence , is distinguished by the obiects , 1. Ioh. 2. 15. for it is either of Pleasure , which is the lust of the flesh . Profit , which is the lust of the eyes . Honour , which is the pride of life .

The particular concupiscence which by name is forbidden in this Commandement , is the concupiscence of the eyes , vnder which , as being the most pernicious , 1. Tim. 6. 9 , 10. the Lord forbiddeth all sins of the same kind , that is , all euill motions and concupiscences going before the consent of the will , or purpose of the heart .

Affirm . Remedies against the concupiscence of the eyes .

1. To mortifie selfe-loue . 1. Cor. 10. 24. 2. To pull out the eyes of enuie . 3. To arme our selues with contentednes . Phil. 4. 11.

This concupiscence is distinguished according to the variety of the obiects , which being the persons or goods belonging to other men , wee are not to couet , as our neighbours House . Esa. 5. 8. Field . Deut. 5. 21. 1. King . 21. Wife . Man-seruant . Maid-seruant . Cattell , as Oxe , or Asse . 1. Sam. 12. 3. Money , apparell , stuffe . Act. 20. 33. Or any thing that is his .

In all the Commandements , adde to the Affirmatiue part , and to all the duties therein required , the duty of Vsing the meanes . Shewing forth the signes . Procuring the same in others . Negatiue part , and to all the vices therein forbidden , the fault of Neglecting the goodmean● . Vsing the bad meanes and allurements to euill . Shewing forth the signes of euill . Being accessary to the faults of others .

Deo Gratias .
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