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The divine appointment of the Lords day proved as a separated day for holy…
The divine appointment of the Lords day proved as a separated day for holy worship, especially in the church assemblies, and consequently the cessation of the seventh day Sabbath : written for the satisfaction of some religious persons who are lately drawn into error or doubting in both these points / by Richard Baxter.
London: printed for Nevil Simmons, 1671
The Divine Appointment of the LORDS DAY, proved, as a separated Day… › Chapter 7
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.
3. Because God never required two days in seven to be kept as holy: Therefore the first day being proved to be of Divine institution, the cessation of the seventh is thereby proved: For to keep two days is contrary to the command which they themselves do build upon, which requireth us to sanctify a Sabbath, and labour six days.
3. Because God never required two dayes in seven to be kept as holy: Therefore the first day being proved to be of Divine institution, the cessation of the seventh is thereby proved: For to keep two dayes is contrary to the command which they themselves do build upon, which requireth us to sanctifie a Sabbath, and labour six dayes.
4. And when it is not probable that most or many Infidels are bound to Adams day, for want of notice (at least;) For no Law can bind ⟨p. 74⟩without promulgation (though I now pass by the question, how far a promulgation of a positive to our first Parents may be said to bind their posterity, that have no intermediate notice) It seemeth less probable that Christians should be bound by it, who have a more perfect Law promulgate to them.
4. And when it is not probable that most or many Infidels are bound to Adams day, for want of notice (at least;) For no Law can bind ⟨p. 74⟩without promulgation (though I now pass by the question, how far a promulgation of a positive to our first Parents may be said to bind their posterity, that have no intermediate notice) It seemeth leís probable that Christians should be bound by it, who have a more perfect Law promulgate to them.