A19178:191
A reply to Dr. Mortons general Defence of three nocent [sic] ceremonies viz. the…A reply to Dr. Mortons generall Defence of three nocent [sic] ceremonies viz. the…
A reply to Dr. Mortons general Defence of three nocent [sic] ceremonies viz. the surplice, cross in baptism, and kneeling at the receiving of the sacramental elements of bread and wine.A reply to Dr. Mortons generall Defence of three nocent [sic] ceremonies viz. the surplice, crosse in baptisme, and kneeling at the receiving of the sacramentall elements of bread and wine.
Amsterdam: printed by Giles Thorp, 1622
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.
SECT. IX.
Here the Defendant undertaketh and beginneth a confutation from Scriptures of that assertion, which denieth significant ceremonies of mans institution to be lawful in Gods worship. Now a man would have expected by the title, some rule of Scripture: but seeing none can be found, we must be content with examples: which notwithstanding are nothing so firm and certain as rules. Yet let us hear what examples he can bring.
HEre the Defendant undertaketh and beginneth a confutation from Scriptures of that assertion, vvhich denieth significant ceremonies of mans institution to bee lawfull in Gods worship. Now a man would haue exspected by the title, some rule of Scripture: but seeing none can bee found, vvee must bee content vvith examples: vvhich notwithstanding are nothing so firme and certaine as rules. Yet let us heare what examples he can bring.
The first example is Abraham's directing of his servant to put his hand under his thigh when he did swear. It is marvel he did not begin before. Abraham. For Suarez the Jesuit to prove the same point for substance, bringeth Abel's sacrifice, Noah's Altar &c. in Thom. 3. qu. 65 a 4, which serve also as much to the purpose as this example. But to the point in hand. 1 It is in all probability false, that Abraham appointed this ceremony. So Calvin, Junius and others upon the same place, do judge, because it was a sign of subjection usual in those eastern parts.
The first example is Abrahams directing of his servant to put his hand under his thigh vvhen he did swear. It is mervaile he did not beginne before. Abraham. For Suarez the Iesuit to proue the same point for substance, bringeth Abels sacrifice, Noahs Altar &c. in Thom. 3. qu. 65 a 4, which serue also as much to the purpose as this example. But to the point in hand. 1 It is in all probabilty false, that Abraham appointed this ceremony. So Calvin, Iunius and others upon the same place, doe judge, because it vvas a signe of subjection usuall in those easterne parts.