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The Whole Treatise of the Cases of Conscience
The whole treatise of the cases of conscience distinguished into three books: the first whereof is revised and corrected in sundry places, and the other two annexed. Taught and delivered by M. W. Perkins in his holy-day lectures, carefully examined by his own briefs, and now published together for the common good, by T. Pickering Bachelor of Divinity. Whereunto is adjoined a twofold table: one of the heads and number of the questions propounded and resolved; another of the principal texts of Scripture which are either explained, or vindicated from corrupt interpretation.The whole treatise of the cases of conscience distinguished into three bookes: the first whereof is revised and corrected in sundrie places, and the other two annexed. Taught and deliuered by M. W. Perkins in his holy-day lectures, carefully examined by his owne briefes, and now published together for the common good, by T. Pickering Bachelour of Diuinitie. Whereunto is adioyned a twofold table: one of the heads and number of the questions propounded and resolued; another of the principall texts of Scripture vvhich are either explaned, or vindicated from corrupt interpretation.
Cambridge: printed by John Legat, 1606Cambridge: printed by Iohn Legat, 1606
Modern spelling is a reading aid: the words are the author’s, only the spelling is modernized. Original shows the page as printed, with the transcription marks.
But the Idolater in excuse of his sin, is wont to pretend many things.
But the Idolater in excuse of his sinne, is wont to pretend many things.
First, that when he worshippeth, he intends not to worship the Image, but God in the Image. To this we answer, that it matters not what his meaning is. For let him intend what he will, if God detesteth that manner of worship, it is not to be tendered unto him, in any sort. The Israelites worshipped not the calf it self, but God in the calf, Exod. 32. 8. Yet then Moses saith, that they worshipped an Idol.
First, that whē he worshippeth, he intends not to worshippe the Image, but God in the Image. To this we answer, that it matters not what his meaning is. For let him intend what he wil, if God detesteth that manner of worshippe, it is not to be tendred vnto him, in any sort. The Israelites worshipped not the calfe it selfe, but God in the calse, Exod. 32. 8. Yet then Moses saith, that they worshipped an Idoll.
Secondly he allegeth, that in the old Testament, God was worshipped before the ⟨p. 354⟩Ark; and that there he promised to hear the prayers of his people. Ans. The reason is not alike. For they had an express commandment, given them by God, touching Adoration before the Ark; and a promise, that they should be accepted and heard. But the Idolater hath no such commandment, or promise.