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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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Artic. 39. As we confess vain and rash swearing is forbidden Christian men by our Lord Jesus Christ and James his Apostle: So we judg, that Christian Religion doth not prohibit, but that a man may swear when the Magistrate requireth in a cause of Faith and Charity, so it be done according to the Prophets teaching, in justice, judgment, and truth. —Thus an Oath (if it have with it these three conditions) is a part of Gods glory, which we are bound by his Commandments to give unto him.
Artic. 39. As we confess vain and rash swearing is forbidden Christian men by our Lord Jesus Christ and Iames his Apostle: So we judg, that Christian Religion doth not prohibit, but that a man may swear when the Magistrate requireth in a cause of Faith and Charity, so it be done according to the Prophets teaching, in justice, judgment, and truth. —Thus an Oath (if it have with it these three conditions) is a part of Gods glory, which we are bound by his Commandments to give unto him.
Expl. 54. In this 'tis observable, that when the abuse of Gods name in any kind whatsoever, is here forbidden; the Religious and reverent use of it is thereby commanded. Now by Gods Name we are in the general to understand that whereby he is in a peculiar manner made known to us, and distinguished from all false Gods whatsoever, just as a man is made known by his name, and distinguished from all other men; not but that more men may have the same name, but that there doth belong some peculiar property to a man of such a particular name, whereby he is known from every body else: and so though there be Gods many, and Lords many in name; yet to us there is but one God, who by something or other in his Titles, attributes, words and works is distinguished from all other Gods: ex. gr. when we call God (wise) we are to understand that he is infinitely so; and consequently distinct from all his creatures hereby. Then next for his Ordinances, Word, and Works; they must be holily and reverently used (that is, with a serious sense of his Divine Majesty) whether these be used in our thoughts, words or actions; but most especially this command requireth, that when we take Oaths or make lawful vows, we do it from such principles, in such a religious manner, and to such right ends, as that the Name of God be thereby honoured.