A practical exposition of the X. Commandments with a resolution of several momentous questions…A practical exposition of the X. Commandements with a resolution of several momentous questions…

But we say whatever superstitiously or on custom they took up (for that is but their Tradition) we cannot stint a Sabbath days journey to so many miles, fewer or more, but it must be as the man is in providence cast to reside further from, or nearer to the place where the Ordinances are dispensed; for one may go many miles and not profane the Sabbath, if he cannot have the public Ordinances nearer, whereas another may break the Sabbath by going but to his Neighbours door, yea by walking in his own house, or to his door, if either it be done idly, or with respect to another civil or worldly end, which agreeth not to that day; it is not here remoteness or nearness, but what swayeth us, and what is our end, that we are to try by.

But we say whatever superstitiously or on custome they took up (for that is but their Tradition) we cannot stint a Sabbath daies journey to so many miles, fewer or more, but it must be as the man is in providence cast to reside further from, or nearer to the place where the Ordinances are dispensed; for one may go many miles and not prophane the Sabbath, if he cannot have the publick Ordinances nearer, whereas another may break the Sabbath by going but to his Neighbours door, yea by walking in his own house, or to his door, if either it be done idly, or with respect to another civil or worldly end, which agreeth not to that day; it is not here remoteness or nearness, but what sweyeth us, and what is our end, that we are to try by.

3. All works of mercy are lawful on that day, as laying beside us something to the poor, 1 Cor. 16.1. sending or dealing something to those who are in want, Isa. 58.7. visiting others, to comfort, strengthen, or otherwise to edify them ⟨p. 279⟩christianly; though idle and carnal visits (albeit, alas • too rise) are not permitted.