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thyfelf any graven Image, nor the Likenefs of any thing that is in Heaven above, or in the Earth beneath or in the Water under the Earth. Thou (balt not bow down to them, nor ferve them: for 1 the Lord thy God am a jealous God, vifiting the Inquity of the Fathers. upon the Children, unto the third and fourth Generation of thew that bate me: and fhewing Mercy unto thousands of them that love me, and keep my Commandements.

III. Com. Thou shalt not take the Name of the Lord thy God in vain : for the Lord will not bold him Guiltless, that taketh bis Name in vain...

IV. Com. Remember the Sabbath Day, to keep it boly, fix Days Shalt thou labour, and do all thy Work, but the feuenth Day is the Sabbath of the Lord thy God: in it thou shalt do no Manner of Work, thou, nor thy Son, nor thy Daughter, thy Man-Servant, nor tby Maid-Servant, nor thy Cattel, nor the Stranger that is within thy Gates For in fix Days the Lord made Heaven and Earth, the Sea, and all that in them is, and refted the Seventh Day, wherefore the Lord bleed the Sabbath Day, and ballowed it.

V. Com. Honour thy Father and thy Mother, that thy Days may be long in the land, which the Lord thy God gi veth thee.

VI. Com. Thou shalt not kill.
VII. Com. Thou shalt not commit
Adultery.

VIII. Com. Thou shalt not fleal.
IX. Com. Thou shalt not bear falfe
Witness against thy Neighbour.

X. Com., Thou shalt not covet thy Netghbour's Houfe, thou shalt not covet tby Neighbour's Wife, nor bis Servant, nor bis Maid, nor bis Ox, nor bis Afs, nor any thing that is thy Neighbour's.

93. Queft. How are thefe Commands devided?

Anf. Into two a Tables, whereof 34.28.29. the b former delivereth in four Com13. & 10. mands, how we ought to behave ourfelves towards God. The latter in b Matt. 22. fix Commands, what Duties we owe $7, 38, 39. unto our Neighbour.

3, 4.

94. Queft. What doth God require in the firft Command?

10. 7. 14.

c1 Cor. 6. 9, 10. and d Lev. 19 41. Deut. 18. 10, 11, Matt. 4.

12.

e

Anf. That, as dearly as I value the Salvation of my own Soul, fo earnestly fhould I fhun and fly all Idolatry c, Sorcery, Enchantment, Superftition, e invocation of Saints, or any other Creatures. But fhould rightly facknow. ledge the only and true God, g truft 10. Rev. in Him alone, h fubmit and fubject. 19. 10. myfelf unto Him with all i Humility f and Patience; k look for all good things from Him alone. And laftly with the entire Affection of my Heart 1 love, worship Him. So m reverence, and a worship Him. So that I fhould renounce o and forfake all Creatures rather, than p commit even the leaft thing that may be against his Will.

95. What is Idolatry?

inf. It is in Place of that one God, or befides that one and true God, who hath manifefted Himfelf in his Word, to contrive or efteem any other thing, wherein thou fhould repofe thy q Hope.

35. Lord's Day.

96. Quelt. What doth the Second Command require?

Anf. That we fhould not a reprefent God by any Image, or Figure, nor worship Him in any other Manner than He hath commanded Himself to be worshipped in his Word.

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g Tere. 17.
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11. Rom. 5. 3, 4. Phil. 2. 14. 5, 6.

i 1 Pet. 5.

k Pf. 104. 27. Ifa. 45. 7. Iam. 4. 17.

1 Deut. 6. 5. Mart. m Deut. 6 2. Matt.

22. 37.

10. 28. n Matt. 4JO.

o Matt. 5 29, 30. Act. 5. 29.

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97. Queft. Are no Images or Resfem. Deut. blances to be made at all then? Anf. God neither fhould, nor can be reprefented by any Means. But as for the Creatures, although it be lawful to exprefs them, yet notwithstanding God forbiddeth their Images to be made or kept, fo as thereby to worship or honor either them, or God by them.

98. Queft. But may not Images be tolerated tn Churches, which may ferve for Books unto the unknowing Part of the People?

bi Sam, 15. 23.

Deut. 12.

30.

Deut. 4:

15, 16.

Ifa. 46. 5

Rom. r.

23.

f Lev. 24. II. and 19. 12.

g Matt. 5. 37. Lam.

5. 12.

36. Lord's Day.

99. Queft. What doth God decree in the third Command?

Anf. That not only by Curfing or f Perjury, but alfo by g rafh Swearing we fhould not ufe his Name defpitefully or irreverently. Neither fhould by Silence or Connivence be Parta: kers of thofe horrible Sins in others. h Ifa. 45. But fhould never ufe h the facred and holy Name of God except with great Devotion and Reverence: that He may be i worshipped by us with a true and ftedfaft k Confeflion and 1 Invocation of his Name, and laftly in all m our Words and Actions whatfoever.

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24. 1 Tim. 6. 1.

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11 Tim. 2. 8.

m Col. 3. 16, 17.

100. Queft. Is it then fuch an beinous Sin to take the Name of God in vain by Swearing or Imprecations, that God is alfo angry with them who do not 1 Lev. 5. forbid or prevent it as much as they can?

Anf. Surely it is a moft a heinous Sin. For neither is there any Sin greater, or more offenfive to God, than the Contempt of his facred Na• Lev. 24. me. Wherefore alfo He would have this Crime to be punished with Death.

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Anf. No. For a lawful Oath is an Invocation of God, whereby we defire, that He, as the only Searcher of Hearts, bear witnefs unto the Truth, and punish the Swearer, if he knowingly afwear falfly. But this Honor 92 Cor. 1. r is due to no Creature.

38. Lord's Day.

1C3. Queft. What doth God require in the fourth Command?

23.

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S4, 35.

sTit. 1. 5.

Tim. 3. 1+1 Cor. Tim. 1. 2. and 3. 15.

9. 11. 2.

tlf. 63. 26.

Anf. First, that the Miniftry of the Gofpel, and the Schools of Learning fhould be maintained: and that I, efpecially on the Sabbath, frequent ftudioufly divine Affemblies; v hear the Word of God diligently; ufe the x Sacraments, y join my Prayers with the publik Prayers of the Affembly; & 40.9. and beftow fomething, according to 10. Act. 2. my Ability, on the Poor. And 42. 46. further, that all my Life I be free Y 14.19.29. from evil Actions, yielding myself 31. unto the Lord, that He may by his holy Spirit work in me his own Work; and fo I may begin in this Life, that everlasting Sabbath.

39. Lord's Day.

104. Queft. What dotb God enjoin in the fiftb Command?

Anf. That we fhould yield due Honor, Love, and Fidelity to our Parents, and alfo to all, who bear Rule over us. And fhould fubmit a ourfelves, to their faithful Commands and Chaftifements with fuch Obedience as becomes us. And further alfo, that by our Patience we should bear with b their Vices and Manners, ever reflecting upon this, that it is the Will of God to lead and govern us by their Hand.

40. Lord's Day.

105. Queft. Whet doth God require in the fixth Command?

Anf.That neither in ThoughtWords, Geftures, or Deeds, fhould I either

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23.

the Root and Caufe of Mnrder, to wit, h Anger, i Envy, Hatred k and Defire of Revenge, and doth 1 account them all for Murder.

107. Queft. But is it enough that we kill no Man in the Manner mention'd above?

Anf. It is not enough. For when God condemneth Anger, Envy, and Hatred, He requireth that we should love m our Neighbour as ourselves, and that we fhould ufe Humanity, Lenity, Courtefy, Patience, and p Mercy towards Him: end q fhould divert whatever might be hurtful to him, to the utmoft of our Power. In a Word, that we fhould be fo difpofed in our Minds, as to make no Scruple to do good, even to our Enemies.

41. Lord's Day.

108. Queft. What is the Meaning of the feventh Command?

Anf. That God holdeth in s Execration all Uncleannefs and Filthiness lud. 22 and therefore we alfo muft utterly t hate and deteft it, and on the contrary that it becomes us to live temperateVI Thef. ly, modeftly, and chaftly, whether live in holy Wedlock, or in

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4.1 Cor.7. 4. 0.

109. Queft. Doth God forbid nothing elfe in this Command, but Adultery, and fuch Kinds of Uncleanness?

Anf. Since both our Body and Soul are the Temples of the Holy Ghoft, God will have us to poffefs both in Purity and Holiness. And therefore

He wholly forbiddeth all Deeds, Geftures, y Speches Thoughts, z filchy Lufts, and wharfoever a enticeth a Man unto these.

42. Lord's Day.

110. Queft. What doth God forbid in the eight Command?

Anf. Not only thofe b Thefts, and c Robberies, which the Magiftrate punitheth: but under the Name of Theft He comprehendeth whatfoever evil Crafts, and Tricks, whereby we seek after other Mens Goods, and endeavour by Force, or with fome fhew of Right, to d convey them over unto ourselves: of which Sort are falfe Weights, falfe Elas, unequal f Measures, deceitful Merchandise, counterfeit Coin, g Ufury, or any other Way or Means of furthering our Eftate, which God hath forbidden. To thefe we may add all h Covetoufnefs, and the manifold Wafte and abufe of God's Gifts.

111. Queft. What are thofe things which God bere commandeth?

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Anf. That according to my Power I help and further the Benefit and Advantage of my Neighbour that I deal fo with him, as I would i Matt. 7, defire to be dealt with myself: That plying my own Bufinefs faithfully and induftriously, I k may be able to re- Prov. 5. lieve the Neceflities of others.

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16.

Anf. That I fhould not bear falfe 1 Witness againft any Man: neither m falfify any Man's Words, neither backbite or a reproach any Man, nor • condemn any Man rafhly or unheard; but most carefully p avoid all Kind of Lies, and Deceit, as the proper s Works of the Devil: unless I would ftir up against myfelf the moft grievous Wrath of God. And that in Judgments 44 and other Affairs I fhould follow the 9 Prov. Truth, and freely and constantly 1.5. profefs

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profefs the Matter, as it is in Deed: and moreover fhould, defend and pros as much as I am able, the pagate good Name and Reputation of others.

44. Lord's Day.

113. Queft. What doth the tenth Command for bid?

Anf. That our Hearts frould not at any Time be drawn afide by the leaft Defire, or Thought, from any Command of God: but that continually and from our Heart we deteft all Sin, and on the contrary, deligh in all Righteoufness.

114. Queft. But can they who are converted unto God, perfectly keep these Commands?

Anf. Not at all. But even the holieft Men as long as they live have only fmall Beginnings of this v Obedience: yet fo, that they begin with an Rom. 7. earneft and unfeigned Defire and Endeavour, to live, not according to fome only, bot according to all the Commands of God.

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115. Queft. Why will God then bave bis Law to be fo exactly and feverely preached, fince there is no Man in this Life, who is able to keep it?

Anf. First, that all our Life-Time we may more and more a acknowledge the great Propenfity of our Nature to Sin; b and fo much the more earnestly pray for the Remiffion of Sins and Righteoufnefs in Chrift. Moreover, that we, perpetually doing the laft, and reflecting upon the first, 24. Phil. S. fhould alfo implore from the Father, 12.13, 14. the Grace of his holy Spirit, by which we may, Day by Day, be more and more renewed after the Image of God, until at length, after we are departed out of this Life, we may joyfully attain unto that Perfection, which is proposed unto us.

d Thankfulnels which God re- d Pfal, 50. quireth of us. And alfo becaufe God 15. Vouchfafeth his Grace and holy Spirit only to thofe, who with unfeigned Groanings beg them continually of Him, and render Him Thanks for e Matt. 7. them.

117. Queft. What are required in that Prayer, which will pleafe God, and be beard of Him?

7. 8. Luk, 11. 9. 13.

Matt. 13. 12. Pfal.

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Anf. That we fhould ask of the only true God, who hath a revealed Himfelf in his Word, all things, which He hath commanded to be asked b of Him, with a true Affection of Heart. And through an inward c Feeling of our Need and Mifery, d fhould humbly proftrate ourselves in the Prefence of the divine Majefty. And reft ourselves on this fure Foundation, that we, though unworthy, yet for Chrift's Sake, are certainly f heard of God, even as He hath g promised us in his Word. 15. 16. 118. Queft. What are thofe things, which He commandeth us to ask of Him? Anf. All h things neceflary both for Soul and Body: which our Lord lefus Chrift hath comprehended in that Prayer, which He. Himself i hath. taught us.

119. Qucft. What Prayer is that?

18. 19. Ifa. 66. 2.

fRom. 10. 14. & 8.

Iam 1. 6.

&c.

g Ioh. 1413. Dan. 2:17. 18. Pfal. 143

Matt. 7. 8.

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17. Matt. 6.33. iMat. 6. 9. 10. &c.

Luke 11. 2. &c.

Matt. 6.

9. 10. 11. &c.

we forgive them, that trespass against us. 6. And lead us not into Temptation: But deliver us from Evil..

For thine is the Kingdom, the Power, and the Glory, for ever, and ever. Amen.

46. Lord's Day.

120. Queft. Why doth Chrift teach us to addrefs God thus, OUR FATHER?

Anf. That immediatly in the very Beginning of Prayer He might excite in us fuch a Reverence for, and Confidence in God as becomes the Sons of God, which ought to be the Ground and Foundation of our Prayer: to wit, that God is, become our Father through Chrift, and will much lefs deny unto us thofe things, which we ask of Him with a true Faith, than our Parents will deny unto us earthly good things.

121.Queft. Why is it added, WHICH ART IN HEAVEN?

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Anf. Left we fhould conceive any. thing low or earthly concerning the heavenly Majefty of God: and alfo that we m fhould expect from his Almighty Power, whatever things are neceffary for Soul and Body.

47. Lord's Day.

122. Queft. Which is the firft Petition?

Anf. HALLOWED BE THY NAME. That is, grant us firft to known Thee aright, and to worship, praife and magnify thy Almighti nefs, Wisdom, Goodness, Juftice, Mercy, and Truth, fhining forth in all thy Works. And further alfo that we may always, order our whole Life, Thoughts, Words, and Works to this End, that thy moft holy Name may not be reproached upon our Account, but rather be renowned with Honor and Praifes.

48. Lord's Day.

123. Queft. Which is the fecond Petition?

Anf. THY KINGDOM COME. Mat. 6. 10 That is, rule us fo by thy Word and Spirit, that we b may fubmit ourfel. b Matt. 6 33 Pf.119. ves more and more unto Thee. Pre 5. ferve and increase thy c Church c Pfal. 51. Deftroy the d Works of the Devil, 18. d I loh. §. and every Power that exalteth it felf & Rom. against thy Majefty. Fruftrate all thofe 16. 20. Counfels, which are taken against thy Word, until at length Thou mayest reign efully and perfectly, when Thou e Rev. 20. fhalt be fall in all,

49. Lord's Day.

124. Queft. Which is the third Petition?

17. 20.

fI Cor.

Anf. THY WILL BE DONE IN EARTH, AS IT IS IN HEAVEN. That is, grant that we and all Men renouncing g our own Will, g Mat 16. may readily and without any Murmu ring hobey thy Will, which is only holy and that fo every one of us may faithfully and chearfully i perform that Duty and Charge which thou haft committed unto us, even as the Angels do in k Heaven.

50. Lord's Day.

125. Queft. Which is the fourth Petition?

i 1 Cor. 7. 24. Eph.

4. I.

k Pf. 105

20.

Pfal 14525. &c.

15. Mat. 6.

Anf. GIVE US THIS DAY OUR Mat. 6. 11. DAILY BREAD. That is, provide us with all things neceffary i for this Life, that by them we may acknowledge and confefs Thee to be the only Fountain from whence all good things m flow; and that all our Care and In. dustry, and even thine own Gifts would be unhappy and n hurtful unto us, except thou fhouldeft blefs them, Wherefore, grant, that withdrawing our Truft from all Creatures, we place it in Thee alone.