An abridgement of the Institution of Christian religion written

28 The end of the commandment is, that being dead to our own affections & works, we think ⟨p. 98⟩upon the kingdom of God, and that we be exercised by those ways and means which he hath appointed unto that meditation. Touching this we must consider three things:¹ first, under the rest of the seventh day is figured to the people of Israel the spiritual rest, whereby the faithful keep holiday from their own works, that God may work in §1them.² Secondly he would have a set day, wherein they may come together to hear the law, and do the ceremonies. Thirdly for servants sakes that they §2might rest from their labour.

28 The end of the cōmandement is, that being dead to our owne affections & workes, wee thinke ⟨p. 98⟩vpon the kingdome of God, and that we be exercised by those waies and meanes which hee hath appointed vnto that meditation. Touching this wee must cōsider three things:¹ first, vnder the rest of the seuenth day is figured to the people of Israel the spirituall rest, whereby the faithfull keepe holiday from their owne workes, that God may worke in §1them.² Secondlie he woulde haue a set day, wherein they may come together to heare the law, and do the ceremonies. Thirdlie for seruāts sakes that they §2might rest from their labour.

1. 1Three things to be considered.Three thinges to be considered.