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…

In the last room we argue from the Apostles ordinance 1 Cor. 16.1, 2. concerning contributions for the Saints; As I have (saith Paul) given order to the Churches of Galatia, even so do ye, that is, the first day of the week let every one of you lay by him, &c. I say we argue thus, That not the Seventh, but the First day, is the chief solemn day for worship after Christs Resurrection.

If the First day of the week be particularly and eminently pitched on by the Apostle, and that in diverse Churches as the fittest time for expressing their Charity, then must there be somewhat eminent in the First day, giving ground for such an appointment and ordinance, as the Apostles singling that ⟨p. 269⟩from other days for such an end (and no other reason can be given, but that that day being more especially and immediately appointed for God, is most fit for that Duty, which is a Work of Mercy) but it's there clear, that the Apostle pitcheth singularly on that day beside other days, Ergo, &c.

For strengthening of the Argument, consider 1. That it's clear to be the first day of the week, since that same phrase which is used by the Evangelists, Matth. 28.1. Mark 16.2. Luk • 24.1. is made use of here by the Apostle, who no question followeth the Evangelists phrase, yea his following that phrase may hint at a reason, why he commandeth Charity to be on that day, or sets it apart for that use as beyond other days, to wit, our Lords Resurrection.