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…

First then, we consider it in its rest, which is required; and because there are extremes, some giving it too little, as the Jews did before the captivity; some too much, even to being superstitious, as the Jews after the Captivity, and the Scribes and Pharisees particularly in Christs time did; stretching this rest too far. We must therefore consider it more narrowly and particularly for quieting of our Consciences, for the Jews are by the Prophets Ezek. 20. Jer. 17. and by Christ, Matth. 12. reproved for both extremes respectively.

First then, vve consider it in its rest, vvhich is required; and because there are extreams, some giving it too little, as the Jevvs did before the captivity; some too much, even to being superstitious, as the Jevvs after the Captivity, and the Scribes and Pharisees particularly in Christs time did; stretching this rest too farr. We must therefore consider it more narrovvly and particularly for quieting of our Consciences, for the Jews are by the Prophets Ezek. 20. Jer. 17. and by Christ, Matth. 12. reproved for both extremes respectively.

We do then in this matter assert first, That there is a rest required here, which is extensive to a mans words, thoughts, and actions, whereby many things lawful on other days, become unlawful on this day.

We do then in this matter assert first, That there is a rest required here, which is extensive to a mans words, thoughts, and actions, whereby many things lawful on other dayes, become unlawful on this day.