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EDWARD FISHER 1627 - 1655 "It is considered necessary to add the following account of the author of "The Marrow of Modern Divinity" from Wood's Athena Oxonienses, vol. 2, p 198:_"EDWARD FISHER, the eldest son of a knight, became a gentleman-commoner of Brasen-nose College, August 25, 1627, took on his degree in arts, and soon after left that house. Afterwards, being called home by his relations, who were then, as I have been informed, much in debt, he improved that learning which he had obtained in the university so much, that he became a noted person among the learned, for his great reading in ecclesiastical history, and in the fathers, and for his admirable skill in the Greek and Hebrew languages. His works are,_1. 'An Appeal to the Conscience, as thou wilt answer it at the great and dreadful day of Jesus Christ.' Oxford, 1644. Quarto._2. 'The Marrow of Modern Divinity.' 1646, Octavo._3. 'A Christian Caveat to Old and New Sabbatarians,' 1650._4. 'An Answer to Sixteen Queries, touching the Rise and Observation of Christmas.'""

CLICK ON THE CITATION TO VIEW THE ARTICLE TEN COMMANDMENTS - DECALOGUE - THE LAW "The Sum Of The First Commandment" "We must express that we do thus love the Lord by the acting of our other affections, as by our desire of most near communion with him, (Phil 1:23), and by our delighting most in him, (Psa 37:4); and by our rejoicing most in him, (Phil 4:4); and by our fearing most to offend him, (Matt 10:28); and by our sorrowing most for offending him, (Luke 22:62); and by being most zealous against sin, and for the glory of God, (Rev 3:19). And thus have I showed you what the Lord requires in the affirmative part of this commandment." "Wherein The First And Second Commandment Differ" "Why, as the first commandment teaches us to have the true God for our God, and none other; so the second commandment requireth that we worship this true God alone, with true worship: and in this commandment likewise, there is a negative part expressed in these words, 'Thou shalt not make to thyself any graven image," &c. And an affirmative part included in these words, "But thou shalt worship me only and purely, according to my will, revealed in my word.'" "Wherein The Second And Third Commandment Differ" "Why, as the Lord in the second commandment doth require that we worship him alone by true means, so does he in the third commandment require that we use the means of his worship after a right manner, that so they may not be used in vain, (Matt 15:9). And in this commandment likewise, there is a negative part expressed in these words, "Thou shalt not take the name of the Lord thy God in vain." And that is, thou shalt not profane it, by using my titles, attributes, ordinances, works, ignorantly, irreverently, or after a formal, superstitious manner. And an affirmative part, included in these words, "But thou shalt sanctify my name," (Isa 8:13); by using my titles, attributes, ordinances, works, and religion, with knowledge, reverence, and after a spiritual manner, (John 4:24)." "The Difference Between The Third And Fourth Commandments" "Well, then, I pray you consider, that as the Lord in the third commandment doth prescribe the right manner how he will be worshipped, so doth he in the fourth commandment, set down the time when he will be most solemnly worshipped, after the right manner; and in this commandment there is an affirmative part, expressed in these words, "Remember the Sabbath day to keep it holy," &c.: that is, remember that the seventh day in every week be set apart from worldly things and business, and be consecrated to God by holy and heavenly employments; and a negative part, expressed also in these words, "In it thou shalt not do any work," &c. That is, thou shalt not on that day do any such thing or work as doth any way hinder thee from keeping an holy rest unto God." "The Sum Of The Fifth Commandment" "By father and mother is meant, not only natural parents, but others also that are our superiors, either in age, in place, or in gifts, (2 Kings 5:13, 6:21, 13:14). And why did the Lord use the name of father and mother to signify and comprehend all other superiors? Because the government of fathers is the first and most ancient of all others; and because the society of father and mother is that from whom all other societies do come." "The Sum Of The Sixth Commandment" "Well, then, I pray you consider, that in the sixth commandment there is a negative part expressed in these words: 'Thou shalt do no murder.' That is, thou shalt neither in heart, tongue, nor hand, impeach or hurt either the life of thine own soul or body, or the life of any other man's soul or body; and an affirmative part included in these words: 'But thou shalt every way, by all good means, seek to preserve them both.'" "The Sum Of The Seventh Commandment" "Well, then, I pray you, consider that in the seventh commandment there is a negative part expressed in these words, 'Thou shalt not commit adultery'; that is, though shalt not think, will, speak, or do anything whereby thine own chastity or the chastity of others, may be hurt or hindered. And an affirmative part included in these words, 'But thou shalt every way, and by all good means, preserve and keep the same.'" "The Sum Of The Eighth Commandment" "Well, then, I pray you consider, that in the eighth commandment there is a negative part expressed in these words, 'Thou shalt not steal'; that is, though shalt by no unlawful way or means hurt or hinder the wealth and outward estate either of thyself or others: and an affirmative part included in these words, 'But thou shalt by all good means preserve and further them both.'" "The Sum Of The Ninth Commandment" "Well, then I pray you consider, that in the ninth commandment there is a negative part expressed in these words: 'Thou shalt not bear false witness against thy neighbour'; that is, thou shalt not think or speak anything contrary to truth, or that may tend to the hurt or hindrance either of thine own or thy neighbour's good name. And an affirmative part included in these words: 'But thou shalt by all good means seek to maintain them both, according to truth and a good conscience.'" "The Sum Of The Tenth Commandment" "Well, then, I pray you consider, that in the tenth commandment there is a negative part expressed in these words, 'Thou shalt not covet,' &c.: that is, thou shalt not inwardly think on, nor long after, that which belongs to another, though it be without consent of will, or purpose of heart to seek after it; and an affirmative part included in these words, 'But thou shalt be well contented with thine own outward condition, and heartily desire the good of thy neighbours.'" "The Difference Between The Law And The Gospel" "And now, knowing rightly how to distinguish between the law and the gospel, we must, in the sixth place, take heed that we break not the orders between these two in applying the law where the gospel is to be applied, either to ourselves or to others; for albeit the law and gospel, in order of doctrine, are many times to be joined together, yet in the case of justification, the law must be utterly separated from the gospel." "The Use Of The Law" But, sir, are you sure that the Lord requires that every man should keep all the ten commandments according as you have now expounded them? Yea, indeed he does; and if you make any question of it, I pray you, consider further, that one asking our Saviour, which is the "great commandment in the law?" he answered, "Thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy mind. This," says he, "is the first and great commandment; and the second is like unto it, Thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself," (Matt 22:37-39).

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