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…

1. There are proper adjurations or charges authoritatively laid on, in the Name of God, or of Jesus Christ; this is done by Magistrates or Ministers in their places, as Paul chargeth Timothy, 1 Tim. 6.13. and giveth him charge to charge others, v. 17. This being used in serious and weighty matters, and not too frequently (lest the Name of God become thereby contemptible) is the most proper and the most weighty charge.

2. There are Obtestations which are serious and weighty entreaties and beseechings in the Name of God, and for Christ's sake that one may do or forbear such a thing, as when Paul beseecheth ⟨p. 142⟩the Romans and Philippians by the mercies of God, Rom. 12. Phil. 2.1, 2. and Abigail interposeth seriously with David: this is most properly done by Inferiors, Subjects, Children, &c. to their Superiors; and hath in it also a more implicit threatening if such a thing be slighted, as in Abigails words to David, 1 Sam. 25. is clear.

2. There are Obtestations which are serious and weighty intreaties and beseechings in the Name of God, and for Christ's sake that one may do or forbear such a thing, as when Paul beseecheth ⟨p. 142⟩the Romans and Philippians by the mercies of God, Rom. 12. Phil. 2.1, 2. and Abigail interposeth seriously with David: this is most properly done by Inferiours, Subjects, Children, &c. to their Superiours; and hath in it also a more implicite threatning if such a thing be slighted, as in Abigails words to David,