Christian religion

First, the creatures in whom we may behold the glory of God, his word, Sacraments, ministry, and censures.

First, the creatures in whom we may behold the glory of God, his word, Sacraments, ministery, and censures.

So much concerning the words, Thou shalt not make any Image of any thing, &c. What is to be observed of that it is said, thou shalt not worship them?

So much concerning the words, Thou shalt not make any Image of any thing, &c. What is to be obserued of that it is said, thou shalt not worship them?

That it is a farther degree of Idolatry, as to shrine, clothe, and cover them with precious things; to kneel or light a candle before them, &c. or to praise these inventions of men: wherein although the gross Idolatry of Popery be taken away from amongst us, yet the corruption cleaveth to the hearts of many, as is seen in them that make courtesy to the Chancel where the high altar stood, and give the right hand unto standing crosses.

That it is a farther degree of Idolatrie, as to shrine, clothe, and couer them with pretious things; to kneele or light a candle before them, &c. or to praise these inuentions of men: wherein although the grosse Idolatrie of Poperie bee taken away from amongst vs, yet the corruption cleaueth to the hearts of many, as is seene in them that make courtesie to the Chancell where the high altar stood, and giue the right hand vnto standing crosses.