Q. What is the 2d. Commandment?
A. Thou shalt not make to thy self any graven image, &c.
Q. What is the meaning of this Commandment?
A. That we should worship the true God with true worship: such as God hath ordained, not such as man hath invented.
From The Reformed Covenanter
Q. What is the fourth Commandment?
A. Remember that thou keep holy the Sabbath day, &c.
Q. What is the meaning of this Commandment?
A. That we should rest from labour and much more from play on the Lord’s day, that we may draw nigh to God in holy duties.
John Cotton, Milk for babes. Drawn from the breasts of both testaments. Chiefly for the spiritual nourishment of Boston babes in either England: but may be of like use for any children (London, 1646), pp 3-4.
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