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The main principles of Christian religion in a 107 short articles or aphorisms, generally…
The main principles of Christian religion in a 107 short articles or aphorisms, generally received as being proved from scripture : now further cleared and confirmed by the consonant doctrine recorded in the articles and homilies of the Church of England ... / by Tho. Adams ...The main principles of Christian religion in a 107 short articles or aphorisms, generally receiv'd as being prov'd from scripture : now further cleared and confirm'd by the consonant doctrine recorded in the articles and homilies of the Church of England ... / by Tho. Adams ...
London : s.n., 1675
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Expl. 50. In the general, is here required that the bodily worshipping of God be performed only in such a manner, both for substance and circumstances, as God doth require or allow, or at least is not expressly and consequentially contradicted in his word. More particularly▪ (1.) It doth require our utmost and constant care and endeavour, to observe and preserve all holy Ordinances, and external Church-privileges in their purity and freedom from all manner of corrupt mixtures in any kind, whereby God is provoked; fasting, prayer, thanksgiving, hearing, reading the Word, singing of Psalms, administration and participation of Gospel-Institutions, as the Sacraments, Swearing, the Discipline and Censures of the Church, Maintenance of Gospel Ministers, &c. (2.) All outward decency in such external Rites and Ceremonies as are warrantably used in Religion, especially in public. (3.) All outward reverence in gesture, speech, and behaviour, in the worship of God. (4) All disapproving, detesting, and loathing all manner of Idolatries, Will-worship, superstition, together with all the monuments, and occasions, and appearances thereof.
Expl. 50. In the general, is here required that the bodily worshipping of God be performed only in such a manner, both for substance and circumstances, as God doth require or allow, or at least is not expresly and consequentially contradicted in his word. More particularly▪ (1.) It doth require our utmost and constant care and endeavour, to observe and preserve all holy Ordinances, and external Church-priviledges in their purity and freedom from all manner of corrupt mixtures in any kind, whereby God is provoked; fasting, prayer, thanksgiving, hearing, reading the Word, singing of Psalms, administration and participation of Gospel-Institutions, as the Sacraments, Swearing, the Discipline and Censures of the Church, Maintenance of Gospel Ministers, &c. (2.) All outward decency in such external Rites and Ceremonies as are warrantably used in Religion, especially in publick. (3.) All outward reverence in gesture, speech, and behaviour, in the worship of God. (4) All disapproving, detesting, and loathing all manner of Idolatries, Will-worship, superstition, together with all the monuments, and occasions, and appearances thereof.