A69234:946
Lectures upon the four first chapters of the prophecy of Hosea Wherein the text…Lectures vpon the foure first chapters of the prophecie of Hosea Wherein the text…
Lectures upon the four first chapters of the prophecy of Hosea Wherein the text is expounded and cleared, and such profitable instructions observed, and applied, as naturally arise out of this holy Scripture, and are fit for these times. By John Downame Bachelor in Divinity, and preacher of Gods word.Lectures vpon the foure first chapters of the prophecie of Hosea Wherein the text is exponded and cleered, and such profitable instructions obserued, and applied, as naturally arise out of this holie Scripture, and are fit for these times. By Iohn Dovvname Bacheler in Diuinitie, and preacher of Gods word.
London: printed by Felix Kyngston and T. East for William Welby, 1608
Modern spelling is a reading aid: the words are the author’s, only the spelling is modernized. Original shows the page as printed, with the transcription marks.
But let us consider what kind of swearing is here condemned, neither must we understand this of all manner and kinds of swearing, seeing a lawful Oath is in Gods word commanded, as a notable part of his worship and service. So Deut. 6. 13. Thou shalt fear the Lord thy God, and serve 1him, and shalt swear by his name. Chap. 10. 20. Yea and sometimes it signifieth the whole service of God, as Psal. 63. 211. All that swear by him, shall rejoice in him.
But let vs consider what kinde of swearing is here condemned, neither must we vnderstand this of all manner and kindes of swearing, seeing a lawfull Oath is in Gods word commaunded, as a notable part of his worship and seruice. So Deut. 6. 13. Thou shalt feare the Lord thy God, and serue 1him, and shalt sweare by his name. Chap. 10. 20. Yea and sometimes it signifieth the whole seruice of God, as Psal. 63. 211. All that sweare by him, shall reioyce in him.