and concerns not us who live under Gospel∣dispensations.A. What is commanded in the Old Testament, and is no way forbidden in Ratio illius mandati perma∣net. Jun. the New, is binding still; but the wearing of short haire is commanded in the Old Testament, and is so farre from being forbidden, that it is confirmed by the New, as appeares fully. 1 Cor. 11. 14. 15, 16. Doth not even Nature it selfe teach ou, that if a man hath long haire, it is a shame unto him? But if a woman have long haire, it is a praise unto her; for her haire is given her for a covering. But if any man list to be contentious, we have no such custome, neither the Churches of God.This is a Pregnant Text, full of con∣vincing Arguments to all those that are willing to be ruled by the word, and prefer not their lusts before Gods Law. The Apostle in this Text useth foure Arguments against lng haire.1. The first is drawne from Nature, and Ratio ipsa dictae∣vit mollitiem spirare comam alere, non virtu∣tem. Aretius. right Reason. Doth not even nature it selfe teach you, that if a man have long haire it is a shame to him? The Interroga∣ton is a hement Affirmation, q. d. 'tis both a sin and a shame to nourish our 0