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Theses Sabbaticæ, or, The doctrine of the Sabbath wherein the Sabbaths I. Morality, II.…
Theses Sabbaticæ, or, The doctrine of the Sabbath wherein the Sabbaths I. Morality, II. Change, III. Beginning. IV. Sanctification, are clearly discussed, which were first handled more largely in sundry sermons in Cambridge in New-England in opening of the Fourth Commandment : in unfolding whereof many scriptures are cleared, divers cases of conscience resolved, and the moral law as a rule of life to a believer, occasionally and distinctly handled / by Thomas Shepard ...Theses Sabbaticæ, or, The doctrine of the Sabbath wherein the Sabbaths I. Morality, II. Change, III. Beginning. IV. Sanctification, are clearly discussed, which were first handled more largely in sundry sermons in Cambridge in New-England in opening of the Fourth COmmandment : in unfolding whereof many scriptures are cleared, divers cases of conscience resolved, and the morall law as a rule of life to a believer, occasionally and distinctly handled / by Thomas Shepard ...
London: printed by T.R. and E.M. for John Rothwell, 1650
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Thesis 4.
If the Scripture had left us such a liberty as this, viz to measure the beginning of the day according to humane custom; a scrupulous conscience (I think) might have a most and ready quieting answer here: but it will be found too true, that though Civill and common Time may admit of such variations as may best suit with their manner and occasions, yet sacred and holy time is not dependent upon humane customs, but upon divine institutions: for which purpose God hath made the lights of Heaven to be for seasons, Gen. 1.14. to be guides and helps to begin and end the seasons and days which he shall appoint.
If the Scripture had left us such a liberty as this, viz to measure the beginning of the day according to humane custome; a scrupulous conscience (I think) might have a most and ready quieting answer here: but it will be found too true, that though Civill and common Time may admit of such variations as may best suit with their manner and occasions, yet sacred and holy time is not dependent upon humane customs, but upon divine institutions: for which purpose God hath made the lights of Heaven to be for seasons, Gen. 1.14. to be guides and helps to begin and end the seasons and daies which he shall appoint.