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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.
5. And you must note also, that the Text saith not [Observe not Sabbath days] but [Let no man judge you] that is, Let none take it for your sin, that you observe them not; nor do you receive any such Doctrine of the necessity of keeping the Law of Moses.] The case seemeth like that of things strangled and blood, which were to be forborne among the Jews while they were offensive, and the use of them hindered their conversion.
5. And you must note also, that the Text saith not [Observe not Sabbath dayes] but [Let no man judge you] that is, Let none take it for your sin, that you observe them not; nor do you receive any such Doctrine of the necessity of keeping the Law of Moses.] The case seemeth like that of things strangled and blood, which were to be forborn among the Jews while they were offensive, and the use of them hindred their conversion.
Obj. But the ancient Christians did observe both days.
Obj. But the ancient Christians did observe both dayes.
Answ. 1. In the first Ages they did as the Apostles did; that is, 1. They observed no day strictly as a Sabbath in the notion then in use: 2. They observed the Lords day, as a day set apart by the Holy Ghost for Christian Worship. 3. They so far observed the Jews Sabbath materially, as to avoid their scandal, and to take opportunity to win them.
Answ. 1. In the first Ages they did as the Apostles did; that is, 1. They observed no day strictly as a Sabbath in the notion then in use: 2. They observed the Lords day, as a day set apart by the Holy Ghost for Christian Worship. 3. They so far observed the Jews Sabbath materialy, as to avoid their scandal, and to take opportunity to win them.