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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.
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.
2 It is false also (which he faith in the second place) that swearing is the most divine service of God of all other. For the proper end of swearing is not to worship God, but to confirm a truth: though in the appealing unto a supreme Witness and Judge worship is implied, and so an oath appropriated unto God as a part of his worship, not in the principal end of it, but in manner of seeking that end. This is plain by the nature of an oath.
2 It is false also (vvhich he faith in the second place) that swearing is the most divine seruice of God of all other. For the proper end of swearing is not to vvorship God, but to confirme a truth: though in the appealing unto a supreme Witnesse and Iudge worship is implyed, and so an oath appropriated unto God as a part of his vvorship, not in the principall end of it, but in manner of seeking that end. This is plaine by the nature of an oath.