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deut._n 17_o 18_o 19_o 20._o superior_n ought_v not_o to_o rule_v with_o rigour_n or_o to_o tyrannize_v over_o their_o inferior_n but_o to_o behave_v themselves_o sincere_o 19.7_o psal_n 78.70.72_o 1_o tim._n 5.1.2_o etc._n etc._n eccles_n 33.31_o 2_o chron._n 19.7_o modest_o and_o prudent_o withdue_v respect_n as_o father_n and_o brethren_n not_o as_o enemy_n or_o tyrant_n over_o inferior_n not_o according_a to_o their_o own_o will_n but_o according_a to_o the_o will_n and_o word_n of_o god_n three_o superior_n ought_v to_o behave_v themselves_o grave_o as_o become_v father_n ancient_n 10._o titus_n 2.1_o 2_o 3._o job_n 2d_o 7_o 8_o 9_o 10._o or_o elder_n in_o the_o church_n of_o christ_n that_o inferior_n may_v be_v move_v to_o reverence_n they_o for_o their_o gravity_n and_o honourable_a behaviour_n â—7_n 2_o cor._n 12.14_o 2_o chron._n 19.6_o 7._o philip._n 1._o â—7_n four_o superior_n they_o ought_v as_o parent_n to_o take_v care_n for_o their_o inferior_n as_o for_o child_n and_o to_o walk_v in_o the_o fear_n of_o god_n to_o be_v of_o blameless_a life_n and_o conversation_n give_v good_a example_n to_o their_o inferior_n walk_v before_o they_o and_o with_o they_o as_o man_n of_o knowledge_n 2.30_o titus_n 1.6_o 1_o pet_n 3.7_o 1_o sam._n 2.30_o yea_o as_o light_n in_o all_o godliness_n and_o honesty_n that_o god_n may_v have_v honour_n and_o their_o inferior_n comfort_v by_o their_o rule_n over_o they_o quest_n 27._o you_o have_v show_v the_o duty_n of_o superior_n towards_o inferior_n now_o what_o be_v the_o sin_n contrary_a to_o these_o answ_n superior_n sin_n first_o when_o they_o take_v more_o upon_o they_o than_o be_v due_a unto_o they_o 3.3_o zephan_n 3.3_o as_o lion_n in_o the_o way_n not_o consider_v that_o although_o they_o be_v god_n 82.6_o psal_n 82.6_o yet_o they_o shall_v die_v like_o man_n second_o when_o they_o take_v less_o upon_o they_o than_o they_o ought_v 13.17.29_o 1_o sam._n 2.29_o nehem._n 13.17.29_o as_o eli_n pray_v his_o son_n when_o 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declare_v the_o duty_n of_o superior_n towards_o inferior_n and_o their_o sin_n in_o fail_v now_o what_o be_v the_o duty_n of_o inferior_n in_o general_n towards_o their_o superior_n and_o what_o light_n from_o christ_n be_v there_o in_o the_o scripture_n to_o hold_v forth_o this_o unto_o we_o answ_n there_o be_v divers_a particular_a duty_n due_a from_o inferior_n towards_o all_o superior_n in_o general_n and_o first_o inward_o 19.3_o levit._fw-la 19.3_o all_o inferior_n ought_v to_o have_v a_o reverend_a estimation_n 5.33_o rom._n 13.7_o ephes_n 5.33_o and_o honourable_a respect_n of_o all_o superior_n and_o obedience_n according_a to_o their_o place_n and_o dignity_n in_o respect_n of_o birth_n age_n and_o worthiness_n 6.1_o 1_o tim._n 6.1_o and_o especial_o of_o the_o grace_n and_o image_n of_o christ_n shine_v in_o they_o 13.17_o 1_o thes_n 5.13_o heb._n 13.17_o esteem_v they_o very_o high_o for_o their_o dignity_n and_o work_v sake_n and_o obey_v they_o in_o the_o lord_n second_o 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doctrine_n and_o principal_o from_o the_o word_n especial_o imply_v a_o difference_n and_o distinction_n of_o elder_n as_o be_v it_o a_o note_n of_o distinction_n in_o other_o place_n of_o scripture_n as_o you_o may_v read_v gal._n 6.10_o do_v good_a to_o all_o especial_o to_o the_o household_n of_o faith_n and_o 1_o tim._n 4.10_o who_o be_v the_o savioviour_n of_o all_o especial_o of_o they_o that_o believe_v as_o also_o from_o other_o place_n of_o scripture_n that_o beside_o pastor_n and_o preacher_n there_o be_v other_o elder_n assistant_n to_o the_o minister_n of_o christ_n and_o help_n in_o government_n as_o divers_a reform_a church_n have_v use_v and_o yet_o have_v in_o their_o practice_n of_o discipline_n quest_n 39_o what_o kind_n of_o grace_n or_o qualification_n ought_v elder_n ruler_n deacon_n or_o church_n officer_n be_v endow_v with_o that_o they_o may_v be_v fit_a to_o govern_v in_o the_o church_n ans_fw-fr very_o elder_n and_o deacon_n and_o minister_n or_o any_o ruler_n in_o the_o church_n according_a to_o the_o scripture_n they_o ought_v to_o be_v spiritual_a heavenly-minded_n man_n 2.3_o act_n 6.1_o 2.3_o endue_v with_o the_o holy_a ghost_n 3.17_o james_n 3.17_o man_n of_o wisdom_n and_o knowledge_n in_o religion_n endue_v with_o wisdom_n 3.9_o 1_o tim._n 3.9_o that_o be_v from_o above_o 2._o 2_o tim._n 2.1_o 2._o pure_a peaceable_a gentle_a full_a of_o mercy_n and_o good_a fruit_n without_o partiality_n or_o hypocrisy_n sound_n and_o sincere_a in_o the_o faith_n 5.14_o heb._n 5.14_o prudent_a hold_v the_o mystery_n of_o faith_n in_o a_o pure_a conscience_n grave_n sober_a 14._o titus_n 1.9.13_o 14._o not_o give_v to_o drink_v patient_a able_a in_o meekness_n to_o instruct_v those_o who_o oppose_v themselves_o 7._o 1_o tim._n 3.8_o 2_o tim._n 2.23_o 24_o etc._n etc._n titus_n 1.5_o 6_o 7._o not_o proud_a as_o lord_n of_o god_n inheritage_n but_o of_o blameless_a life_n and_o conversation_n humble_a mind_a that_o they_o may_v show_v themselves_o 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law_n of_o god_n and_o in_o the_o fear_n of_o god_n in_o justice_n and_o equity_n to_o govern_v the_o common_a wealth_n and_o people_n over_o who_o the_o lord_n place_v they_o to_o rule_v according_a to_o the_o word_n of_o god_n and_o the_o good_a law_n of_o the_o same_o nation_n or_o kingdom_n over_o which_o they_o be_v consider_v that_o they_o be_v under_o god_n and_o govern_v for_o god_n as_o vicegerent_n under_o the_o great_a king_n of_o king_n and_o lord_n and_o king_n of_o heaven_n and_o earth_n quest_n 42._o what_o be_v the_o sin_n of_o magistrate_n and_o governor_n contrary_a to_o this_o duty_n whether_o they_o be_v in_o high_a or_o low_a place_n ans_fw-fr to_o rule_v or_o govern_v without_o the_o knowledge_n or_o fear_n of_o god_n unjust_o tyrannical_o or_o in_o any_o corrupt_a and_o sinful_a way_n contrary_a to_o the_o word_n of_o god_n and_o good_a law_n of_o the_o land_n to_o sell_v or_o defer_v or_o deny_v justice_n and_o right_a to_o any_o man_n quest_n 43._o you_o have_v 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and_o so_o catechise_v be_v a_o necessary_a duty_n in_o the_o church_n of_o christ_n quest_n 13._o but_o do_v not_o the_o sacrament_n hold_v forth_o christ_n crucify_v to_o the_o eye_n as_o well_o as_o preach_v of_o the_o gospel_n do_v to_o the_o ear_n and_o may_v not_o a_o man_n be_v convert_v to_o the_o faith_n of_o christ_n by_o the_o sacrament_n as_o well_o as_o by_o the_o word_n preach_v and_o if_o so_o wherefore_o then_o may_v not_o all_o ignorant_a and_o scandalous_a and_o impenitent_a man_n and_o woman_n be_v admit_v to_o the_o sacrament_n as_o well_o as_o to_o hear_v the_o gospel_n preach_v ans_fw-fr first_o i_o will_v not_o deny_v but_o the_o sacrament_n do_v hold_v forth_o christ_n crucify_v to_o a_o believe_a eye_n that_o by_o the_o eye_n of_o faith_n can_v look_v upon_o the_o body_n of_o christ_n break_v with_o torment_n and_o blood_n of_o christ_n shed_v to_o the_o death_n for_o sin_n while_o the_o eye_n of_o the_o body_n do_v behold_v the_o bread_n break_v and_o the_o wine_n pour_v out_o in_o this_o sacrament_n and_o second_o i_o do_v acknowledge_v that_o the_o lord_n may_v &_o can_v if_o he_o please_v convert_v a_o wicked_a blind_a ignorant_a profane_a man_n or_o woman_n by_o see_v the_o bread_n break_v and_o the_o wine_n pour_v out_o and_o especial_o by_o those_o manifestation_n of_o christ_n death_n and_o passion_n and_o those_o dehortation_n and_o admonition_n of_o ignorant_a and_o profane_a scandalous_a man_n and_o woman_n to_o withdraw_v and_o not_o presume_v to_o come_v to_o the_o lord_n table_n until_o god_n give_v they_o repentance_n and_o by_o those_o invitation_n of_o believe_v humble_a hungry_a repent_v soul_n to_o draw_v nigh_o to_o meet_v christ_n and_o feast_v with_o he_o at_o his_o table_n and_o this_o by_o the_o power_n of_o the_o spirit_n of_o christ_n bring_v all_o home_n to_o the_o soul_n but_o it_o be_v the_o preach_n of_o the_o gospel_n in_o another_o manner_n then_o at_o the_o sacrament_n that_o be_v the_o common_a and_o ordinary_a way_n of_o conversion_n in_o which_o man_n and_o woman_n ought_v to_o wait_v upon_o christ_n for_o repentance_n and_o remission_n of_o sin_n 17._o act_n 5.31_o rom._n 10.14_o 15_o 16_o 17._o faith_n come_v by_o hear_v and_o hear_v by_o the_o word_n of_o god_n and_o this_o by_o preach_v as_o the_o apostle_n saint_n paul_n publish_v second_o the_o sacrament_n have_v proper_o another_o end_n namely_o as_o circumcision_n of_o old_a be_v a_o sign_n of_o the_o covenant_n between_o god_n and_o abraham_n 4.11_o gen._n 17.7_o 8_o etc._n etc._n rom._n 4.11_o and_o and_o a_o seal_n and_o pledge_v not_o of_o a_o corporal_a covenant_n but_o of_o that_o covenant_n of_o grace_n in_o christ_n and_o of_o that_o righteousness_n of_o faith_n or_o of_o christ_n receive_v by_o faith_n and_o which_o abraham_n enjoy_v by_o believe_v and_o saint_n by_o our_o engraft_v into_o christ_n and_o as_o the_o passeover_n or_o paschall_n lamb_n and_o sprinkle_v of_o the_o blood_n upon_o the_o two_o side-post_n 22_o exod._n i2_n 22_o and_o upon_o the_o lintel_n of_o the_o door_n of_o the_o house_n be_v a_o sign_n and_o seal_v and_o pledge_v to_o confirm_v the_o faith_n of_o israel_n that_o god_n will_v pass_v over_o their_o house_n when_o the_o angel_n destroy_v the_o first-born_a of_o egypt_n and_o that_o god_n will_v sprinkle_v their_o soul_n with_o the_o blood_n of_o christ_n 12.24_o heb._n 12.24_o that_o blood_n of_o sprinkle_v that_o speak_v better_a thing_n than_o do_v the_o blood_n of_o abel_n so_o this_o sacrament_n be_v proper_o institute_v to_o confirm_v and_o strengthen_v the_o disciple_n faith_n etc._n mat._n 26.26_o etc._n etc._n and_o so_o the_o faith_n of_o all_o believer_n and_o to_o seal_v and_o assure_v unto_o they_o the_o covenant_n of_o grace_n etc._n 1_o cor._n two_o 23_o etc._n etc._n christ_n and_o his_o benefit_n promise_v and_o it_o be_v not_o insititute_v for_o pagan_n
and_o infidel_n and_o unbeliever_n to_o convert_v they_o but_o for_o believer_n to_o confirm_v they_o in_o the_o faith_n as_o by_o the_o institution_n of_o this_o sacrament_n may_v appear_v 29._o exod._n 12.47_o 48._o rom._n 2.28_o 29._o and_o as_o the_o passeover_n be_v not_o to_o be_v eat_v of_o the_o uncircumcised_a but_o of_o the_o circumcise_a and_o those_o who_o be_v circumcise_v in_o heart_n at_o least_o in_o outward_a appearance_n as_o the_o apostle_n hold_v forth_o true_a jew_n and_o so_o true_a christian_n now_o in_o the_o church_n of_o christ_n at_o least_o in_o appearance_n ought_v to_o be_v admit_v to_o the_o sacrament_n quest_n 14._o this_o be_v a_o answer_n sufficient_a 6.31_o judge_n 6.31_o but_o what_o further_o may_v be_v say_v to_o such_o as_o plead_v for_o baal_n and_o seem_v to_o set_v open_a a_o door_n for_o all_o profane_a ignorant_a unbelieving_a impenitent_a person_n to_o come_v to_o this_o holy_a sacrament_n ans_fw-fr that_o the_o word_n have_v and_o may_v be_v preach_v to_o all_o creature_n man_n and_o woman_n of_o all_o sort_n drunkard_n 15._o mar._n 16.15_o matth._n 9.10_o 13._o 1_o tim._n 1._o 15_o 16._o mat._n 10._o 14_o 15._o adulterer_n whore_n except_o such_o as_o reject_v the_o gospel_n and_o malicious_o persecute_v the_o minister_n of_o christ_n against_o who_o they_o may_v shake_v off_o the_o dust_n of_o their_o foot_n but_o to_o admit_v all_o sort_n to_o the_o sacrament_n all_o ignorant_a and_o scandalous_a impenitent_a person_n 5._o act._n 13.44_o etc._n etc._n act._n 18.5_o 6._o mat._n 18.15_o 16._o levit._fw-la 19.17_o 1_o cor._n 5.4_o 5._o this_o ought_v not_o to_o be_v suffer_v but_o those_o in_o authority_n in_o the_o church_n ought_v rather_o to_o suspend_v or_o deliver_v up_o such_o to_o satan_n for_o the_o destruction_n of_o the_o flesh_n that_o the_o spirit_n may_v be_v save_v in_o the_o day_n of_o the_o lord_n jesus_n quest_n 15._o it_o seem_v evident_a to_o i_o then_o that_o every_o man_n and_o woman_n who_o may_v come_v to_o the_o preach_v of_o the_o word_n may_v not_o come_v to_o the_o sacrament_n if_o they_o be_v either_o notoriou_o ignorant_a or_o scandalous_a and_o therefore_o catechism_n be_v very_o necessary_a ans_fw-fr you_o be_v in_o the_o right_n for_o if_o legal_a impurity_n 11._o exod._n 12.48_o exek_n 44.7_o 8.9_o leu._n 7.20_o 21._o &_o 15._o num._n 2.10_o 11._o yea_o but_o the_o touch_v of_o a_o dead_a body_n make_v they_o unclean_a and_o unfit_a for_o the_o passeover_n then_o much_o more_o spiritual_a uncleanness_n and_o uncircumcision_n of_o the_o heart_n and_o life_n defile_v the_o soul_n and_o make_v unfit_a for_o the_o holy_a sacrament_n and_o if_o those_o who_o have_v only_o a_o form_n of_o godliness_n without_o the_o power_n of_o religion_n 3.5_o 2_o tim._n 3.5_o must_v be_v turn_v away_o from_o as_o those_o with_o who_o the_o saint_n aught_o as_o much_o as_o be_v possible_a to_o have_v no_o communion_n then_o certain_o those_o profane_a one_o who_o have_v not_o so_o much_o as_o a_o outward_a form_n of_o religion_n but_o be_v notorious_o ignorant_a and_o notorious_o scandalous_a who_o live_v atheistical_o without_o god_n in_o the_o world_n 2.12_o eph._n 2.12_o they_o must_v needs_o be_v unfit_a to_o meet_v christ_n in_o this_o holy_a ordinance_n of_o the_o lord_n supper_n or_o for_o the_o saint_n willing_o to_o communicate_v with_o at_o the_o lord_n table_n quest_n 16._o but_o who_o have_v authority_n to_o excommunicate_v or_o suspend_v these_o ignorant_a and_o scandalous_a person_n and_o to_o keep_v they_o from_o the_o sacrament_n ans_fw-fr i_o do_v not_o say_v that_o every_o particular_a minister_n 20._o mat._n 18.17_o etc._n etc._n 1_o cor._n 5.3_o 4_o 5._o act._n 14.23_o tit._n 1.5_o 1_o tim._n 1.19_o 20._o or_o member_n of_o a_o congregation_n have_v this_o power_n but_o the_o whole_a congregation_n or_o the_o presbytery_n and_o elder_n ordain_v as_o ruler_n in_o the_o church_n or_o at_o least_o such_o as_o be_v lawful_o authorize_v from_o god_n word_n and_o from_o the_o church_n of_o christ_n to_o perform_v this_o duty_n quest_n 17._o but_o what_o if_o the_o church_n or_o the_o elder_n of_o the_o church_n or_o any_o other_o in_o authority_n 15.19_o jer._n 15.19_o do_v not_o perform_v their_o duty_n in_o take_v order_n and_o care_n as_o much_o as_o be_v in_o their_o power_n that_o the_o precious_a may_v be_v whole_o separate_v from_o the_o vile_a but_o that_o for_o want_n of_o their_o care_n and_o diligence_n or_o faithfulness_n such_o a_o man_n who_o in_o the_o judgement_n of_o the_o minister_n or_o any_o one_o or_o more_o of_o the_o congregation_n so_o it_o be_v not_o of_o the_o great_a part_n be_v ignorant_a or_o scandalous_a do_v press_n into_o the_o sacrament_n though_o he_o be_v admonish_v in_o private_a and_o public_a to_o forbear_v and_o not_o to_o endanger_v his_o own_o soul_n of_o become_v guilty_a of_o the_o body_n and_o the_o blood_n of_o christ_n etc._n 1_o cor._n 11.27_o etc._n etc._n be_v the_o minister_n or_o any_o such_o of_o the_o congregation_n do_v their_o best_a to_o hinder_v such_o communicate_v guilty_a of_o such_o a_o man_n sin_n who_o come_v wilful_o unprepared_a as_o be_v ignorant_a or_o scandalous_a in_o their_o judgement_n and_o without_o the_o wedding_n garment_n as_o for_o example_n example_n example_n if_o a_o man_n live_v in_o the_o wilsull_n breach_n of_o a_o lawful_a covenant_n etc._n rom._n 1.28_o etc._n etc._n a_o sin_n it_o may_v be_v not_o name_v or_o reckon_v as_o scandalous_a by_o those_o in_o authority_n and_o yet_o a_o sin_n in_o the_o conscience_n of_o a_o minister_n or_o a_o member_n of_o the_o church_n for_o which_o a_o man_n impenitent_a for_o it_o shall_v be_v suspend_v the_o sacrament_n if_o those_o in_o authority_n or_o the_o great_a part_n of_o the_o congregation_n do_v neglect_v their_o duty_n and_o suffer_v or_o approve_v of_o this_o man_n unlawful_a communicate_v be_v the_o minister_n or_o such_o a_o member_n guil-of_a this_o man_n sin_n 1.22_o as_o 1_o cor._n 5.11_o etc._n etc._n 2_o thes_n 3.6.14_o 2_o joh._n 9.10_o 1_o tim._n 1.22_o ans_fw-fr certain_o if_o the_o minister_n or_o any_o such_o member_n or_o member_n of_o the_o congregation_n do_v not_o use_v all_o lawful_a mean_n to_o put_v from_o they_o such_o a_o person_n to_o hinder_v this_o sinful_a communicate_v of_o such_o a_o scandalous_a person_n they_o can_v but_o partake_v of_o this_o man_n sin_n and_o so_o be_v find_v guilty_a but_o if_o they_o do_v their_o best_a endeavour_n in_o their_o place_n and_o calling_n to_o hinder_v such_o ignorant_a or_o scandalous_a person_n declare_v a_o just_a dislike_n of_o such_o a_o man_n presumption_n not_o countenance_v but_o disallow_v and_o disavow_v the_o boldness_n of_o such_o a_o guest_n etc._n mat._n 22.10_o &_o 1_o cor._n 11.27_o etc._n etc._n gen_n 4.7_o rev._n 2.14_o etc._n etc._n to_o come_v without_o the_o wedding_n garment_n i_o conceive_v they_o be_v not_o guilty_a of_o this_o man_n unworthy_a receive_n and_o the_o sin_n shall_v lie_v at_o their_o door_n who_o have_v au_o hority_n and_o power_n to_o prevent_v or_o use_v mean_n of_o prevent_v this_o sin_n and_o do_v not_o quest_n 18._o yet_o before_o i_o leave_v this_o i_o demand_v once_o again_o whether_o can_v the_o company_n of_o such_o a_o wicked_a communicant_a stop_v the_o flow_a stream_n of_o god_n grace_n in_o christ_n from_o the_o saint_n in_o the_o sacrament_n or_o keep_v the_o life_n cherish_v virtue_n of_o christ_n from_o they_o who_o come_v right_o prepare_v or_o second_o whether_o shall_v the_o saint_n refuse_v the_o sacrament_n or_o unchurch_n themselves_o and_o separate_v from_o the_o congregation_n for_o such_o a_o scandalous_a communicants_a presence_n or_o for_o such_o a_o fail_v of_o the_o church_n or_o the_o great_a part_n of_o the_o congregation_n in_o such_o a_o particular_a ans_fw-fr 22.19_o 1_o tim._n 8.22_o rev._n i8_n 4_o luk._n 22.19_o i_o believe_v if_o a_o saint_n discover_v the_o scandalous_a and_o do_v the_o best_a to_o hinder_v â—his_v sin_n of_o the_o unworthy_a receiver_n it_o cannoâ—_n hinder_v christ_n grace_n from_o a_o faithful_a receiver_n as_o judas_n presence_n do_v not_o hinder_v the_o apostle_n nor_o the_o incestuous_a person_n the_o saint_n while_o he_o continue_v with_o they_o nor_o be_v the_o saint_n bind_v to_o refuse_v the_o sacrament_n or_o unchurch_n themselves_o and_o separate_v from_o that_o congregation_n for_o this_o fail_n of_o the_o church_n these_o saint_n have_v perform_v their_o duty_n in_o their_o several_a place_n as_o be_v note_v before_o but_o these_o particular_a member_n shall_v rather_o wait_v on_o christ_n in_o the_o use_n of_o all_o lawful_a and_o good_a mean_n to_o have_v this_o fault_n of_o the_o church_n reform_v &_o continue_v their_o fellowship_n with_o manifestation_n of_o their_o dislike_n in_o this_o particular_a and_o this_o i_o conceive_v they_o may_v
yet_o so_o but_o natural_a quest_n 6._o what_o be_v a_o three_o sort_n of_o action_n ans_fw-fr they_o be_v mix_v action_n partly_o natural_a partly_o tend_v to_o spiritual_a end_n and_o in_o outward_a appearance_n spiritual_a action_n as_o to_o come_v to_o the_o church_n to_o hear_v a_o sermon_n 31._o mark_v 6.20.21_o 2_o kin._n 10.16_o 31._o to_o partake_v of_o the_o outward_a ordinance_n to_o reach_v out_o the_o hand_n in_o sacrament_n to_o receive_v the_o element_n of_o bread_n and_o wine_n to_o join_v with_o the_o lip_n and_o mouth_n in_o common_a and_o ordinary_a prayer_n or_o praise_n 5._o john_n 3.3_o 5._o to_o make_v a_o show_n of_o religion_n like_o herod_n and_o have_v a_o john_n like_o zeal_n of_o reformation_n and_o he_o may_v have_v a_o kind_n of_o natural_a free_a will_n in_o all_o these_o 3.3_o joh._n 3.3_o and_o yet_o be_v a_o natural_a man_n or_o woman_n and_o never_o enter_v into_o the_o kingdom_n of_o heaven_n quest_n 7._o but_o be_v the_o understanding_n will_n and_o judgement_n as_o right_v now_o in_o these_o action_n by_o nature_n as_o they_o be_v before_o the_o fall_n ans_fw-fr assure_o no_o in_o these_o and_o the_o like_a motion_n and_o action_n 5.20_o rom._n 8.7_o thef_fw-fr 4.17_o etc._n etc._n mat._n 5.20_o the_o understanding_n since_o adam_n fall_n be_v weak_a and_o dark_a the_o judgement_n subject_a to_o err_v and_o be_v deceive_v and_o the_o will_n be_v weak_a and_o wound_a weigh_v by_o corrupt_a affection_n when_o it_o meet_v with_o temptation_n as_o a_o bowl_n be_v draw_v with_o a_o bias_n or_o a_o corrupt_a lawyer_n soldier_n committee-man_n or_o any_o other_o in_o state_n of_o nature_n be_v draw_v contrary_a to_o a_o good_a conscience_n and_o the_o rule_n of_o god_n word_n quest_n 8._o what_o be_v the_o four_o sort_n of_o action_n ans_fw-fr they_o be_v action_n spiritual_a and_o these_o be_v of_o two_o kind_n first_o evil_a and_o sinful_a action_n tend_v to_o death_n and_o damnation_n second_o good_a and_o right_a action_n tend_v to_o life_n and_o salvation_n in_o and_o by_o the_o merit_n and_o righteousness_n of_o christ_n apprehend_v by_o faith_n 1._o evil_n as_o adam_n action_n gen._n 3.6_o or_o as_o cain_n gen._n 4.8_o gal._n 5.19_o 20.2_o good_a action_n as_o abraham_n gen._n 15.6_o rom._n 4.3_o as_o jailer_n act_v 16.30_o etc._n etc._n quest_n 9_o what_o be_v the_o condition_n and_o power_n of_o man_n will_n in_o the_o first_o of_o these_o sinful_a thought_n word_n or_o work_n tend_v to_o death_n and_o damnation_n ans_fw-fr man_n will_v in_o nature_n corrupt_v be_v free_a to_o evil_a thought_n 8.21_o gen._n 6.5_o &_o 8.21_o word_n and_o work_n yea_o prone_a and_o ready_a to_o consent_v to_o sin_n without_o compulsion_n with_o a_o kind_n of_o delight_n the_o will_n in_o respect_n of_o defilement_n and_o enticement_n of_o corrupt_a affection_n be_v servile_a and_o run_a not_o constrain_v but_o willing_a to_o sin_n quest_n 10._o what_o be_v the_o condition_n of_o man_n will_n by_o nature_n in_o 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the_o word_n of_o god_n and_o necessary_o employ_v in_o 1.6_o luke_n 10.25_o etc._n etc._n psa_n 119.125_o gen._n 5.24_o &_o 6.8_o 9_o luk._n 1.6_o and_o to_o be_v refer_v unto_o the_o particular_a commandment_n of_o the_o first_o and_o second_o table_n as_o light_n of_o truth_n from_o the_o spirit_n of_o christ_n for_o our_o more_o comfortable_a christian_n walk_v with_o god_n by_o the_o strength_n of_o christ_n that_o great_a prince_n and_o lawgiver_n of_o his_o church_n quest_n .._o 5._o i_o conceive_v there_o be_v many_o sin_n forbid_v and_o many_o duty_n command_v but_o what_o rule_n may_v be_v observe_v for_o find_v out_o particular_a sin_n forbid_v and_o duty_n command_v in_o every_o precept_n of_o the_o first_o or_o second_o table_n ans_fw-fr first_o observe_v that_o in_o the_o first_o table_n be_v four_o commandment_n 1._o rule_n the_o three_o first_o of_o which_o be_v negative_a precept_n forbid_v sin_n express_o 1._o against_o god_n 2._o against_o his_o worship_n 3._o and_o 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command_v that_o i_o shall_v love_v my_o neighbour_n as_o myself_o there_o he_o do_v by_o that_o forbid_v all_o hatred_n of_o my_o neighbour_n for_o love_n and_o hatred_n as_o light_v and_o darkness_n can_v agree_v together_o 6.14_o 2_o cor._n 6.14_o this_o be_v a_o three_o rule_n quest_n 8._o what_o be_v a_o four_o rule_n ans_fw-fr every_o commandment_n forbid_v any_o sin_n mediate_o or_o immediate_o against_o god_n or_o our_o neighbour_n forbid_v all_o mean_n occasion_n kind_n and_o degree_n of_o that_o sin_n inward_a or_o outward_a in_o thought_n word_n or_o deed_n intention_n or_o motion_n to_o sin_n 20._o exod._n 34_o 20._o so_o perfect_a be_v the_o law_n of_o god_n in_o every_o particular_a of_o these_o ten_o word_n or_o ten_o commandment_n for_o example_n in_o that_o six_o commandment_n thou_o shall_v do_v no_o murder_n or_o thou_o shall_v not_o kill_v thy_o neighbour_n in_o this_o be_v forbid_v all_o kind_n of_o murder_n all_o rash_a anger_n etc._n mat._n 5.21_o etc._n etc._n 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12._o what_o sin_n be_v contrary_a to_o these_o duty_n concern_v hear_v or_o believe_v and_o obey_v god_n word_n ans_fw-fr to_o come_v to_o god_n house_n without_o a_o due_a preparation_n of_o the_o heart_n and_o mind_n and_o memory_n before_o we_o come_v 1._o by_o examination_n of_o our_o knowledge_n or_o want_n of_o knowledge_n or_o by_o meditation_n of_o christ_n and_o his_o prophetical_a office_n to_o teach_v we_o that_o we_o may_v learn_v of_o christ_n or_o prayer_n for_o god_n minister_n or_o for_o ourselves_o for_o our_o profit_v in_o the_o ordinance_n 1.4.3_o mic._n 7.16_o mat._n 13.15_o 2_o tim_n 1.4.3_o 2._o to_o be_v present_a without_o serious_a attention_n with_o gaze_v eye_n deaf_a dull_a itch_a prejudicate_a ear_n or_o wander_a heart_n 6.10_o jer._n 6.10_o 3._o to_o hear_v with_o hypocritical_a profane_a or_o uncircumcised_a heart_n oâ—_n ear_n without_o love_n towards_o god_n word_n 4._o to_o hear_v with_o wilful_a hard_a impenitent_a heart_n 17.11_o act_n 28.27_o 28._o 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with_o all_o faithfulness_n long-suffering_a and_o patience_n as_o for_o god_n and_o in_o christ_n stead_n in_o godly_a sincerity_n boldness_n and_o zeal_n for_o god_n glory_n and_o the_o salvation_n of_o soul_n and_o this_o with_o divine_a authority_n and_o holy_a wisdom_n and_o in_o demonstration_n of_o the_o spirit_n and_o of_o power_n quest_n 17._o what_o be_v the_o sin_n of_o minister_n contrary_a to_o this_o ans_fw-fr to_o preach_v lie_n in_o hypocrisy_n etc._n 1_o tim._n 4.1_o 2._o gal._n 1.8_o 9_o 1_o tim._n 1.3_o 4._o &_o 6.3_o etc._n etc._n or_o any_o doctrine_n contrary_a to_o the_o word_n of_o god_n or_o gospel_n of_o christ_n or_o unprofitable_a for_o the_o people_n to_o who_o they_o preach_v second_o to_o preach_v the_o word_n of_o god_n corrupt_o etc._n 2_o cor._n 2.17_o jer._n 23.28_o 1_o pet._n 5._o 1_o etc._n etc._n or_o not_o of_o a_o ready_a mind_n but_o for_o filthy_a lucre_n sake_n or_o with_o lording_n over_o god_n heritage_n three_o to_o preach_v the_o word_n flatter_o to_o please_v man_n sow_v pillow_n under_o man_n elbow_n 22.28_o jer._n 23.18_o ezek._n 22.28_o or_o not_o as_o the_o servant_n of_o christ_n four_o not_o to_o preach_v or_o to_o be_v negligent_a minister_n in_o their_o ministerial_a office_n 3._o exo._n 34.2_o 3._o quest_n 18._o what_o it_o the_o penalty_n of_o such_o minister_n who_o preach_v or_o people_n who_o hear_v the_o word_n of_o god_n in_o such_o a_o sinful_a manner_n etc._n mat._n 7.21_o etc._n etc._n luk._n 13.24_o etc._n etc._n ans_fw-fr the_o lord_n christ_n will_v not_o know_v or_o own_v they_o to_o be_v any_o of_o he_o at_o the_o day_n of_o judgement_n but_o shut_v they_o out_o of_o heaven_n quest_n 19_o what_o shall_v he_o the_o consideration_n of_o this_o work_n in_o these_o man_n mind_n 1.10_o as_o joh._n 5.1_o etc._n etc._n to_o want_v ordinance_n act_n 8.21_o etc._n etc._n 2_o tim._n 2_o 25_o 26._o 1_o thes_n 1.10_o ans_fw-fr it_o shall_v teach_v they_o in_o time_n to_o wait_v on_o christ_n in_o his_o ordinance_n to_o see_v if_o god_n will_v give_v they_o true_a faith_n in_o christ_n and_o true_a repentance_n and_o forgiveness_n of_o their_o sinful_a speak_n or_o hear_v of_o god_n word_n that_o they_o may_v be_v deliver_v from_o wrath_n to_o come_v quest_n 20._o you_o have_v answer_v concern_v the_o first_o outward_a part_n of_o god_n worship_n the_o preach_a and_o hear_v of_o god_n word_n now_o what_o be_v the_o duty_n command_v or_o the_o sin_n forbid_v in_o relation_n to_o the_o second_o part_n of_o god_n outward_a worship_n the_o bless_a sacrament_n ans_fw-fr they_o be_v already_o declare_v in_o the_o former_a part_n of_o this_o catechism_n in_o the_o 26_o 27_o 28_o classis_fw-la where_o you_o may_v find_v divers_a direction_n of_o duty_n to_o be_v practise_v for_o right_a preparation_n and_o participation_n for_o the_o bless_a sacrament_n and_o divers_a sin_n be_v or_o may_v be_v observe_v contrary_a to_o those_o duty_n with_o the_o danger_n of_o unworthy_a receive_n 11.27_o 1_o cor._n 11.27_o both_o intimate_v by_o the_o apostle_n and_o the_o doctrine_n of_o the_o sacrament_n be_v open_v at_o large_a in_o the_o class_n aforesaid_a quest_n 21._o what_o be_v the_o duty_n command_v and_o sin_n forbid_v in_o the_o three_o public_a ordinance_n or_o part_n of_o god_n worship_n offer_v up_o the_o spiritual_a sacrifice_n of_o prayer_n and_o praise_n unto_o god_n and_o first_o for_o prayer_n ans_fw-fr it_o be_v a_o general_a duty_n for_o all_o to_o pray_v to_o god_n in_o the_o name_n of_o christ_n for_o all_o thing_n lawful_a and_o necessary_a for_o themselves_o or_o other_o 2._o joh._n 16.23_o 1_o tim._n 2.1_o 2._o for_o god_n glory_n and_o good_a of_o christ_n church_n quest_n 22._o what_o be_v the_o general_a sin_n contrary_a unto_o this_o duty_n of_o prayer_n unto_o god_n in_o the_o name_n of_o christ_n 57.8_o isa_n 46.6_o 7._o &_o 57.8_o ans_fw-fr first_o to_o put_v up_o our_o prayer_n to_o any_o other_o god_n then_o to_o the_o true_a god_n or_o to_o any_o 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sigh_n and_o groan_n of_o the_o spirit_n unto_o god_n at_o least_o in_o our_o desire_n 27._o jam._n 5.10_o rom._n 8.26_o 27._o 9_o by_o way_n of_o covenant_n 5._o jer._n 50.4_o 5._o or_o renew_v of_o our_o covenant_n and_o perform_v our_o vow_n to_o the_o lord_n 10._o with_o perseverance_n give_v the_o lord_n no_o rest_n until_o according_a to_o his_o promise_n 7._o 1_o thes_n 5.17_o gen._n 32.10_o 11._o isa_n 62.6_o 7._o he_o grant_v the_o lawful_a desire_n of_o our_o soul_n so_o far_o as_o they_o may_v be_v for_o god_n glory_n and_o the_o good_a of_o his_o church_n or_o that_o he_o make_v jerusalem_n a_o praise_n in_o the_o earth_n quest_n 24._o what_o be_v the_o particular_a sin_n contrary_a to_o these_o particular_a duty_n in_o prayer_n answ_n there_o be_v divers_a particular_a sin_n opposite_a to_o these_o duty_n relate_v to_o the_o manner_n of_o prayer_n and_o especial_o these_o that_o follow_v first_o it_o be_v a_o sin_n to_o pray_v ignorant_o not_o understand_v to_o who_o 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or_o adversity_n three_o to_o conceal_v the_o lord_n favour_n 9_o 2_o king_n 7_o 9_o and_o not_o to_o tell_v other_o what_o the_o lord_n have_v do_v for_o our_o soul_n that_o we_o may_v praise_v the_o lord_n together_o four_o 15.9_o isa_n 64.7_o not_o like_o the_o woman_n lu._n 15.9_o not_o to_o stir_v up_o other_o to_o to_o praise_v the_o lord_n for_o his_o goodness_n quest_n 33._o these_o be_v the_o duty_n require_v and_o sin_n forbid_v for_o private_a or_o ordinary_a praise_n but_o what_o be_v the_o duty_n of_o extraordinary_a praise_v god_n with_o feast_v and_o joyfulness_n ans_fw-fr extraordinary_a praise_n be_v when_o the_o church_n of_o god_n for_o some_o great_a and_o extraordinary_a mercy_n receive_v 10._o 1_o chron._n 16.8_o etc._n etc._n 2_o chron._n 20.26_o 27_o neh._n 8.9_o 10._o do_v celebrate_v a_o day_n of_o praise_n solemn_o glorify_v of_o the_o lord_n and_o rejoice_v in_o god_n in_o the_o comfortable_a sober_a use_n of_o the_o creature_n remember_v our_o friend_n and_o especial_o give_v gift_n to_o the_o poor_a that_o they_o may_v rejoice_v with_o we_o and_o praise_v the_o lord_n quest_n 34._o you_o have_v answer_v concern_v the_o three_o first_o part_n of_o god_n solemn_a worship_n now_o what_o i_o pray_v yond_o be_v the_o duty_n require_v in_o the_o four_o and_o last_o you_o name_v to_o wit_n covenant_n and_o renew_v of_o our_o vow_n and_o covenant_n before_o the_o lord_n answ_n to_o understand_v this_o we_o must_v distinguish_v of_o covenant_n vow_n and_o promise_v they_o be_v of_o two_o sort_n first_o that_o general_a covenant_n and_o promise_v or_o vow_n which_o god_n people_n make_v with_o god_n in_o christ_n in_o baptism_n and_o renew_v again_o and_o again_o in_o tha_z lord_n supper_n 2._o gen._n 17.7_o 8_o 2._o this_o be_v a_o absolute_a duty_n and_o part_n of_o god_n worship_n require_v in_o this_o command_n etc._n exo._n 19.4_o etc._n etc._n &_o 20.1_o etc._n etc._n deut._n 5.23_o etc._n etc._n &_o 26.17_o josh_n 24.19_o etc._n etc._n 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10._o what_o be_v a_o second_o particular_a duty_n require_v to_o set_v forth_o the_o glory_n of_o god_n and_o honour_v his_o sacred_a name_n and_o what_o light_n from_o christ_n for_o this_o duty_n ans_fw-fr to_o glorify_v god_n in_o his_o glorious_a work_n of_o creation_n and_o providence_n 2_o psal_n 19.1_o 2_o observe_v and_o speak_v of_o god_n wisdom_n power_n goodness_n justice_n and_o mercy_n or_o any_o other_o his_o attribute_n give_v god_n the_o glory_n of_o all_o both_o in_o consideration_n of_o his_o creation_n and_o government_n of_o the_o world_n 33.34_o romans_z 33.34_o and_o his_o work_n of_o justice_n or_o mercy_n to_o the_o wicked_a or_o to_o his_o own_o child_n quest_n 11._o what_o be_v the_o contrary_a sin_n to_o this_o honour_v of_o god_n name_n in_o respect_n of_o his_o work_n etc._n â—sal_n 104_o isaiah_n 26.9_o 10._o psal_n 147.1_o 2._o &_o 26_o etc._n etc._n ans_fw-fr to_o neglect_v the_o glory_n of_o god_n or_o to_o dishonour_v his_o name_n in_o the_o 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and_o magnify_v the_o most_o holy_a name_n of_o god_n upon_o all_o special_a occasion_n in_o himself_o his_o name_n attribute_n word_n ordinance_n or_o work_n 3.11_o ezra_n 3.11_o whensoever_o we_o be_v call_v to_o defend_v and_o bear_v the_o name_n of_o god_n and_o his_o truth_n power_n and_o glory_n before_o all_o the_o world_n and_o to_o bless_v in_o his_o name_n upon_o what_o cause_n so_o ever_o the_o lord_n mind_v we_o to_o that_o duty_n quest_n 15._o what_o sin_n be_v contrary_a to_o this_o duty_n of_o glorify_v the_o holy_a name_n of_o the_o holy_a bless_a god_n ans_fw-fr first_o to_o neglect_v the_o honour_n of_o god_n name_n 9.5_o nehemias_n 9.5_o or_o not_o give_v the_o praise_n due_a to_o his_o name_n which_o be_v far_o above_o and_o beyond_o all_o thanksgiving_n and_o
appoint_v we_o to_o labour_v six_o day_n second_o the_o lord_n own_o example_n in_o rest_a also_o from_o work_n the_o seven_o day_n and_o rest_v the_o seven_o day_n three_o the_o lord_n institution_n and_o appointment_n of_o the_o seven_o day_n to_o be_v a_o holy_a rest_n for_o his_o service_n wherefore_o the_o lord_n bless_v the_o sabbath_n day_n and_o hallow_v it_o quest_n 6._o but_o be_v there_o no_o work_n to_o be_v do_v upon_o the_o sabbath_n day_n nor_o by_o any_o manner_n of_o person_n answ_n i_o answer_v yes_o first_o work_n of_o piety_n may_v be_v do_v by_o all_o in_o their_o several_a place_n and_o in_o particular_a by_o the_o minister_n of_o christ_n as_o of_o old_a time_n the_o priest_n do_v perform_v their_o work_n upon_o the_o sabbath_n day_n 12.5_o mat._n 12.5_o and_o be_v blameless_a and_o as_o man_n go_v a_o sabbath_n day_n journey_n to_o the_o prophet_n 23._o act_n 1.12_o 2_o king_n 4_o 22_o 23._o and_o place_n appoint_v for_o god_n public_a worship_n second_o work_v 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figure_v by_o all_o these_o be_v come_v but_o he_o do_v not_o speak_v of_o this_o sabbath_n which_o the_o lord_n command_v to_o be_v sanctify_v in_o the_o decalogue_n or_o ten_o commandment_n at_o least_o in_o no_o wise_a of_o the_o substance_n of_o the_o commandment_n that_o a_o seven_o day_n be_v to_o be_v sanctify_v as_o holy_a to_o the_o lord_n quest_n 8._o but_o wherefore_o then_o be_v not_o the_o seven_o day_n from_o the_o creation_n keep_v as_o a_o sabbath_n day_n or_o by_o what_o authority_n be_v this_o seven_o day_n now_o sanctify_v and_o keep_v as_o a_o sabbath_n call_v in_o scripture_n the_o lord_n day_n ans_fw-fr first_o 5._o isai_n 56.2_o 3_o 4_o 5._o the_o keep_n of_o a_o seven_o day_n for_o a_o sabbath_n be_v absolute_o moral_a and_o perpetual_a institute_v in_o paradise_n before_o the_o fall_n and_o in_o the_o decalogue_n or_o ten_o commandment_n give_v on_o mount_n sinai_n and_o that_o commandment_n bind_v to_o a_o seven_o day_n for_o ever_o second_o although_o there_o be_v not_o a_o absolute_a command_n in_o the_o new_a testament_n to_o change_v the_o day_n evident_o hold_v forth_o unto_o we_o yet_o there_o be_v divine_a authority_n sufficient_a in_o the_o constant_a practice_n of_o the_o apostle_n and_o saint_n to_o meet_v on_o this_o seven_o day_n 2._o act_n 2.46_o act_n 20.7_o 8_o &c_n &c_n 1_o cor._n 16.1_o 2._o be_v then_o call_v the_o first_o day_n of_o the_o week_n to_o perform_v the_o duty_n of_o the_o sabbath_n on_o this_o day_n in_o preach_v and_o hear_v of_o the_o word_n and_o receive_v of_o the_o sacrament_n call_v break_v of_o bread_n and_o in_o prayer_n and_o give_v alm_n and_o the_o like_a as_o be_v the_o lord_n own_o day_n as_o the_o day_n of_o the_o lord_n resurrection_n and_o to_o be_v sanctify_v as_o the_o lord_n day_n to_o meet_v christ_n in_o all_o his_o ordinance_n of_o the_o sabbath_n 1.10_o revel_v 1.10_o as_o john_n the_o 〈◊〉_d divine_a be_v ravish_v in_o the_o spirit_n and_o meet_v christ_n on_o that_o day_n for_o the_o great_a comfort_n of_o himself_o and_o the_o church_n of_o christ_n that_o day_n then_o call_v and_o esteem_v and_o reckon_v to_o be_v the_o lord_n own_o day_n and_o so_o to_o be_v keep_v as_o the_o lord_n day_n by_o the_o church_n of_o christ_n quest_n 9_o what_o be_v the_o general_a duty_n require_v in_o this_o four_o commandment_n and_o what_o light_n from_o christ_n for_o this_o duty_n ans_fw-fr to_o be_v mindful_a of_o and_o remember_v the_o sabbath_n 39_o isai_n 58.13_o heb._n 4.9.10_o mark_n 1.35_o 39_o or_o lord_n day_n to_o keep_v it_o as_o a_o day_n of_o rest_n from_o our_o own_o work_n and_o bodily_a labour_n and_o as_o a_o spiritual_a rest_n from_o the_o sinful_a work_n of_o our_o soul_n and_o body_n and_o to_o sanctify_v it_o as_o a_o holy_a rest_n in_o the_o performance_n of_o the_o lord_n work_v of_o holiness_n and_o his_o holy_a service_n to_o glorify_v the_o lord_n of_o sabbath_n in_o a_o special_a manner_n on_o that_o day_n quest_n 10._o what_o be_v the_o general_a sin_n forbid_v in_o this_o commandment_n ans_fw-fr all_o profanation_n of_o the_o sabbath_n or_o lord_n day_n 58.13_o isaia_n 58.13_o by_o ommission_n of_o god_n work_n or_o perform_v of_o our_o own_o work_n or_o worldly_a business_n of_o this_o life_n outward_a in_o our_o body_n except_o in_o case_n of_o true_a extraordinary_a necessity_n or_o perform_v of_o any_o our_o own_o work_n of_o sin_n in_o body_n or_o soul_n as_o all_o other_o day_n so_o especial_o onâ—_n the_o lord_n day_n or_o the_o day_n of_o god_n rest_n 4.9.10_o heb._n 4.9.10_o and_o sabbath_n day_n quest_n 11._o what_o be_v the_o particular_a duty_n require_v for_o the_o sanctification_n of_o the_o christian_a sabbath_n or_o lord_n day_n what_o light_n from_o christ_n for_o these_o ans_fw-fr they_o be_v diverse_a we_o may_v remember_v these_o especial_a first_o a_o preparation_n for_o the_o right_a sanctification_n of_o this_o day_n by_o mind_v of_o it_o before_o it_o come_v that_o we_o may_v be_v more_o fit_a to_o serve_v the_o lord_n in_o it_o when_o it_o be_v come_v and_o by_o rise_v early_o in_o the_o morning_n as_o bodily_a health_n will_v suffer_v that_o we_o may_v have_v time_n to_o exercise_v preparative_n duty_n before_o we_o come_v to_o the_o public_a ordinance_n quest_n 12._o what_o be_v the_o sin_n contrary_a unto_o this_o ans_fw-fr to_o forget_v the_o lord_n day_n or_o be_v so_o unmindful_a of_o it_o as_o either_o in_o our_o own_o person_n or_o by_o compel_v or_o suffer_v our_o child_n or_o servant_n so_o long_o to_o labour_v here_o ex._n 12.3.6_o exo._n 3.5_o ex._n 19.10.15_o deut._n 33.3_o mat_n 27.62_o as_o amos_n 4.12_o so_o here_o and_o over-wearie_a our_o body_n or_o spirit_n on_o
church_n of_o god_n require_v quest_n 24._o what_o be_v a_o second_o duty_n in_o public_a ans_fw-fr to_o join_v devout_o and_o understand_o with_o the_o minister_n and_o congregation_n in_o prayer_n not_o only_o attend_v with_o the_o ear_n to_o every_o confession_n of_o sin_n petition_n for_o grace_n and_o all_o the_o powr_v out_o of_o the_o minister_n soul_n in_o prayer_n but_o with_o thy_o mind_n and_o heart_n to_o go_v along_o with_o the_o minister_n of_o christ_n and_o to_o pour_v out_o thy_o soul_n with_o he_o and_o all_o the_o rest_n of_o the_o congregation_n in_o every_o confession_n request_n or_o give_v of_o thanks_n to_o god_n say_v amen_o in_o thy_o soul_n 27._o psal_n 85.8_o phil._n 4.13_o rom._n 8.26_o 27._o and_o in_o faith_n expect_v a_o gracious_a return_n of_o your_o prayer_n in_o god_n due_a time_n and_o this_o not_o in_o thy_o own_o strength_n but_o by_o the_o assistance_n and_o strength_n of_o christ_n and_o the_o spirit_n of_o christ_n help_v our_o infirmity_n and_o enable_v the_o soul_n to_o wrestle_v with_o god_n in_o prayer_n 32._o gen._n 32._o quest_n 25._o what_o be_v the_o sin_n contrary_a to_o this_o duty_n declare_v ans_fw-fr not_o to_o attend_v diligent_o with_o our_o ear_n or_o to_o wander_v and_o be_v distract_v in_o our_o mind_n and_o heart_n in_o time_n of_o prayer_n or_o not_o to_o go_v along_o with_o the_o minister_n of_o god_n and_o hearty_o join_v with_o he_o in_o prayer_n according_a to_o the_o word_n of_o god_n and_o rule_n of_o christ_n or_o to_o do_v this_o in_o a_o dead_a manner_n without_o any_o affection_n or_o life_n in_o prayer_n or_o not_o to_o pray_v in_o faith_n and_o in_o faith_n expect_v a_o answer_n and_o gracious_a return_n of_o our_o petition_n put_v up_o right_o in_o matter_n and_o manner_n in_o the_o name_n of_o christ_n 19.23_o john_n 19.23_o quest_n 26._o what_o be_v a_o three_o duty_n in_o public_a for_o sanctification_n of_o this_o bless_a sabbath_n and_o rest_n day_n of_o the_o lord_n ans_fw-fr this_o concern_v both_o the_o minister_n and_o people_n of_o god_n 21._o ezra_n 7.10_o nehe._n 8.8_o ezek._n 3.17_o act_n 20.20_o 21._o and_o first_o the_o minister_n duty_n be_v to_o read_v expound_v catechise_v and_o preach_v the_o word_n of_o god_n without_o respect_n of_o person_n in_o faithfulness_n sincerity_n and_o godly_a wisdom_n not_o with_o entice_a word_n of_o man_n wisdom_n but_o in_o evidence_n of_o the_o spirit_n and_o of_o power_n and_o as_o become_v the_o minister_n of_o christ_n quest_n 27._o what_o be_v the_o minister_n sin_v contrary_a to_o this_o duty_n ans_fw-fr to_o neglect_v expound_v and_o preach_v of_o the_o word_n or_o catechise_v or_o to_o do_v it_o unfaithful_o with_o entice_a word_n of_o man_n wisdom_n and_o otherwise_o then_o become_v the_o gospel_n of_o christ_n quest_n 28._o what_o be_v the_o people_n duty_n in_o this_o particular_a and_o what_o light_n from_o christ_n for_o this_o ans_fw-fr to_o attend_v diligent_o in_o the_o hear_n of_o the_o word_n or_o catechise_v to_o the_o voice_n of_o god_n minister_n 15._o act_n 15.14_o 15._o or_o to_o the_o word_n of_o god_n as_o it_o be_v indeed_o the_o word_n of_o god_n and_o not_o of_o man_n and_o that_o without_o wander_v or_o sleep_v with_o hunger_n after_o the_o mind_n of_o christ_n in_o the_o word_n and_o with_o faith_n and_o obedience_n as_o become_v the_o child_n of_o god_n to_o the_o will_n of_o their_o heavenly_a father_n 4.2_o heb._n 4.2_o quest_n 29._o what_o be_v the_o sin_n contrary_a to_o this_o duty_n of_o the_o people_n ans_fw-fr to_o neglect_v hear_v of_o god_n word_n or_o catechise_v or_o to_o hear_v it_o careless_o without_o devotion_n faith_n love_n or_o obedience_n unprofitable_o either_o in_o respect_n of_o god_n glory_n or_o our_o own_o salvation_n quest_n 30._o what_o be_v a_o four_o particular_a duty_n in_o which_o this_o rest-day_n or_o lord_n day_n be_v to_o be_v sanctify_v ans_fw-fr in_o a_o right_n communicate_v and_o partake_v of_o the_o bless_a sacrament_n according_a to_o christ_n institution_n god_n people_n be_v clothe_v upon_o with_o the_o wedding_n garment_n as_o be_v declare_v at_o large_a in_o the_o former_a part_n of_o the_o catechism_n quest_n 31._o what_o be_v the_o contrary_a sin_n to_o this_o duty_n ans_fw-fr to_o neglect_v the_o sacrament_n 30._o 2_o chron._n 30._o as_o 1_o chron._n 15.13_o 1_o cor._n 11.28_o 29_o 30._o or_o not_o to_o receive_v it_o in_o a_o due_a and_o as_o right_a order_n to_o god_n glory_n and_o our_o own_o refresh_n in_o christ_n jesus_n quest_n 32._o what_o be_v the_o duty_n to_o be_v perform_v in_o private_a in_o our_o family_n after_o the_o public_a ordinance_n be_v end_v ans_fw-fr repetition_n and_o conference_n one_o with_o another_o of_o what_o we_o have_v hear_v parent_n take_v account_n of_o their_o child_n and_o master_n of_o their_o servant_n what_o they_o have_v remember_v search_v the_o scripture_n and_o exame_v by_o the_o word_n what_o have_v be_v deliver_v by_o the_o minister_n of_o christ_n 12._o act_n 17.11_o 12._o in_o catechise_v those_o under_o our_o charge_n meditation_n and_o earnest_a prayer_n unto_o god_n for_o a_o blessing_n upon_o the_o word_n and_o sacrament_n receive_v and_o strength_n from_o christ_n to_o bring_v forth_o fruit_n as_o tree_n of_o righteousness_n 61.3_o isaia_n 61.3_o the_o plant_n of_o the_o lord_n that_o he_o may_v be_v glorify_v quest_n 33._o what_o be_v the_o sin_n contrary_a to_o this_o duty_n ans_fw-fr a_o mere_a rest_v in_o the_o outward_a hear_n of_o the_o word_n or_o partake_n of_o the_o sacrament_n and_o public_a ordinance_n without_o any_o care_n of_o profit_v ourselves_o or_o family_n by_o repetition_n conference_n search_v the_o scripture_n catechise_v or_o prayer_n in_o our_o family_n oâ—_n closert_n for_o a_o blessing_n endeavour_v by_o the_o power_n of_o christ_n to_o practice_n in_o our_o life_n what_o we_o have_v hear_v and_o learned_a as_o the_o truth_n be_v in_o jesus_n the_o neglect_n of_o any_o of_o which_o be_v sin_n quest_n 34._o this_o be_v a_o strict_a rest_n indeed_o and_o a_o strict_a sanctification_n of_o this_o rest_n be_v there_o any_o more_o require_v ans_fw-fr yes_o a_o give_v of_o alm_n and_o perform_a work_n of_o charity_n and_o mercy_n 8.12_o 1_o cor._n 16_o 2._o nehe._n 8.12_o and_o that_o free_o and_o liberal_o according_a to_o our_o ability_n and_o as_o the_o necessity_n of_o the_o saint_n require_v quest_n 35._o what_o be_v the_o sin_n contrary_a unto_o this_o duty_n of_o charity_n ans_fw-fr to_o give_v no_o alm_n and_o neglect_v work_n of_o charity_n and_o mercy_n though_o god_n have_v give_v we_o ability_n to_o help_v the_o afflict_a brethren_n in_o their_o time_n of_o need_n quest_n 36._o here_o be_v many_o outward_a act_n of_o duty_n to_o be_v perform_v be_v there_o noâ—_n some_o inward_a and_o spiritual_a require_v also_o ans_fw-fr yes_o it_o be_v require_v that_o the_o childdren_n of_o god_n shall_v make_v the_o sabbath_n his_o delight_n and_o keep_v a_o spiritual_a rest_n from_o sin_n of_o omission_n or_o commission_n and_o so_o keep_v a_o spiritual_a and_o holy_a restj_fw-la indeed_o 58.13.14_o heb._n 4.9.10_o 11_o etc._n etc._n isai_n 58.13.14_o as_o all_o the_o day_n of_o our_o life_n from_o sin_n so_o especial_o on_o the_o lord_n day_n a_o preparation_n to_o that_o eternal_a sabbath_n and_o rest_n from_o all_o sin_n and_o misery_n which_o we_o shall_v enjoy_v for_o ever_o in_o the_o kingdom_n of_o heaven_n quest_n 37_o what_o be_v the_o sin_n contrary_a to_o this_o duty_n of_o delight_n in_o the_o sabbath_n and_o spiritual_a rest_n from_o sin_n ans_fw-fr to_o be_v weary_a of_o the_o sabbath_n or_o lord_n day_n to_o say_v or_o think_v as_o those_o in_o amos_n when_o will_v the_o sabbath_n be_v go_v 14._o amos_n 8.5_o isaia_n 1.12_o 13_o 14._o when_o will_v the_o sabbath_n be_v go_v and_o not_o to_o rest_v from_o sin_n but_o to_o do_v the_o devil_n work_n on_o god_n day_n to_o swear_v to_o drink_v tipple_a and_o distemper_a themselves_o to_o 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and_o be_v grieve_v when_o they_o do_v evil_a as_o a_o affliction_n of_o god_n upon_o themselves_o correct_v they_o in_o time_n and_o especial_o take_v care_n to_o prevent_v sin_n in_o they_o and_o god_n judgement_n for_o sin_n upon_o they_o second_o to_o declare_v their_o love_n to_o their_o child_n in_o nourish_v they_o and_o bring_v they_o up_o with_o fit_a education_n 4.3.4.5_o prov._n 4.3.4.5_o according_a to_o their_o call_n three_o in_o take_v care_n to_o place_v they_o in_o some_o honest_a call_n for_o which_o they_o be_v fit_a by_o natural_a inclination_n and_o gift_n or_o with_o which_o their_o mind_n upon_o true_a information_n be_v affect_v as_o convenient_a and_o hopeful_o profitable_a for_o soul_n and_o body_n etc._n gen._n 49.8_o 9_o 10._o etc._n etc._n and_o a_o comfortable_a livelihood_n when_o they_o come_v to_o man_n estate_n as_o jacob_n give_v his_o son_n calling_n in_o his_o blessing_n and_o care_n for_o they_o four_o in_o take_v care_n for_o they_o 7.36_o gen._n 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good_a name_n and_o especial_o in_o and_o for_o the_o execution_n of_o their_o ministerial_a office_n be_v a_o sin_n and_o the_o property_n and_o mark_n of_o wicked_a man_n who_o christ_n will_v one_o day_n take_v for_o his_o enemy_n who_o refuse_v to_o have_v he_o to_o rule_v over_o they_o seven_o for_o any_o to_o intrude_v themselves_o into_o the_o office_n of_o christ_n minister_n 20._o 2_o chron._n 26.19_o 20._o or_o to_o usurp_v a_o ministerial_a office_n in_o the_o church_n of_o christ_n for_o which_o he_o have_v no_o call_n from_o christ_n nor_o ground_n or_o title_n from_o the_o word_n of_o god_n 5.4_o heb._n 5.4_o be_v certain_o a_o sin_n a_o odious_a sin_n against_o christ_n jesus_n quest_n 34._o you_o have_v reveal_v by_o scripture_n and_o light_n from_o christ_n in_o the_o scripture_n what_o be_v the_o duty_n require_v and_o the_o sinneâ—_n forbid_v both_o of_o christ_n minister_n anâ—_n of_o the_o people_n over_o who_o the_o holy_a ghost_n hatâ—_n make_v they_o overseer_n 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