cording to

are some which walk disorderly, working not at all, his ability. but are busybodies. Now them that are such we

command and exhort by our Lord Jesus Christ, that with quietness they work, and eat their own bread. 2 Thess. iii. 11, 12. Give alms of such things as ye have. Luke xi. 41. Charge them that are rich in this world, that they be not highminded, nor trust in uncertain riches, but in the living God, who giveth us richly all things to enjoy; that they do good, that they be ready to distribute, willing to communicate. 1 Tim. vi. 17, 18. Whoso hath this world's good, and seeth his brother have need, and shutteth up his bowels of compassion from him, how dwelleth the love of God in him? 1 John iii. 17. To do good and to communicate forget not: for with such sacrifices God is well pleased. Heb. xiii. 16. Distributing to the necessity of saints; given to hospitality. Rom. xii. 13. As we have therefore opportunity, let us do good unto all men, especially unto them who are of the houshold of faith. Gal. vi. 10. God is not unrighteous to forget your work and labour of love, which ye have shewed toward his name, in that ye have ministered to the saints, and do minister. Heb. vi. 10. Upon the first day of the week let every one of you lay by him in store, as God hath prospered him, that there be no gatherings when I come. I Cor. xvi. 2. The liberal deviseth liberal things; and by liberal things shall he stand. Isa. xxxii. 8. As touching the ministering to the saints, it is superfluous for me to write to you. But this I say, He which soweth sparingly shall reap also sparingly; and he which soweth bountifully shall reap also bountifully. Every man according as he purposeth in his heart, so let him give; not grudgingly, or of necessity for God loveth a cheerful giver: as a matter of bounty, and not as of covetousness. 2 Cor. ix. 1. 6, 7. 5. The poor shall never cease out of the land: therefore I command thee, saying, Thou shalt open thine hand wide unto thy brother, to thy poor, and to thy needy, in thy land. Deut. xv. 11. Remember the words of the Lord Jesus, how he said, It is more

As we con

fess that

Swearing is

forbidden Christian

men by our

Lord Jesus Christ, and James his Apostle, so we judge, the Christian

blessed to give than to receive. Acts xx. 35. Godliness with contentment is great gain. 1 Tim. vi. 6.

CCCXL. Article XXXIX. Of a Christian man's
Oath.

Ye have heard that it hath been said by them of vain and rash old time, Thou shalt not forswear thyself, but shalt perform unto the Lord thine oaths: but I say unto you, Swear not at all; neither by heaven; for it is God's throne: nor by the earth; for it is his footstool: neither by Jerusalem; for it is the city of the great King. Neither shalt thou swear by thy head, because thou canst not make one hair white or Religion doth black. But let your communication be, Yea, yea; not prohibit, Nay, nay; for whatsoever is more than these cometh of evil. Matt. v. 33 to 37. But above all things, my brethren, swear not, neither by heaven, neither by the earth, neither by any other oath but let cause of faith your yea, be yea; and your nay, nay; lest ye fall and charity, into condemnation. James v. 12. Thou shalt not according to take the naine of the Lord thy God in vain; for the the Prophet's Lord will not hold him guiltless that taketh his justice, judg- name in vain. Exod. xx. 7. I will come near to

but that a man may swear when the Magis

trate re

quireth, in a

so it be done

teaching, in

ment, and

truth.

you to judgment; and I will be a swift witness against false swearers. Mal. iii. 5. Ye shall not swear by my name falsely, neither shalt thou profane the name of thy God: I am the Lord. Lev. xix. 12. Thou shalt fear the Lord thy God, and serve him, and shalt swear by his name. Deut. vi. 13. Swear now therefore unto me by the Lord, that thou wilt not cut off my seed after me, and that thou wilt not destroy my name out of my father's house. And David sware unto Saul. 1 Sam. xxiv. 21, 22. And they entered into a covenant to seek the Lord God of their fathers with all their heart and with all their soul. And they sware unto the Lord with a loud voice; and all Judah rejoiced at the oath for they had sworn with all their heart, and sought him with their whole desire; and he was found of them. 2 Chron. xv. 12. 14, 15. Men verily swear by the greater; and an oath for con

firmation is to them an end of all strife. Wherein God, willing more abundantly to shew unto the heirs of promise the immutability of his counsel, confirmed it by an oath. Heb. vi. 16, 17. Jesus held his peace. And the high priest answered and said unto him, I adjure thee by the living God, that thou tell us whether thou be the Christ, the Son of God. Jesus saith unto him, Thou hast said. Matt. xxvi. 63, 64. Moreover I call God for a record upon my soul, that to spare you I came not as yet unto Corinth. 2 Cor. i. 23. God is my witness, that without ceasing I make mention of you always in my prayers. Rom. i. 9. Thou shalt swear, The Lord liveth, in truth, in judgment, and in righteousness: and the nations shall bless themselves in him, and in him shall they glory. Jer. iv. 2.

APPENDIX, No. I.

A CATALOGUE

OF THE

EPITHETS, TITLES, AND CHARACTERS,

BY WHICH THE

DIVINE BEING IS ADDRESSED IN THE LITURGICAL SERVICES OF THE CHURCH OF ENGLAND:

TOGETHER WITH A GENERAL VIEW OF THE CONCLUding sentENCES OF THR PRAYERS AND COLLECTS.

Author and giver of all good things. Almighty and everlasting God.

Sovereign Commander of all the Almighty and merciful God.

God the Father, God the Son, and Helper of them that flee to him for

God of Abraham, and of Isaac, and Judge of all men.

God, who desireth not the death of God, who is always more ready to