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WE believe likewise that a Chri∣stian man may swear lawfully, to wit, in truth,b 1.1 in judgement, and in righteousnesse (as the Prophet teacheth) so that his oath be neither false, nor rash, nor unjust. For the taking of the name of the Lord in our mouthes, is not simply con∣demned; but the taking of it in vain,
and falsly. And it is a received cu∣stome amongst all nations from the foundation of the world to take an oath, when it makes for the glorie of God, and the benefit of a neighbour. And (to say nothing of the perpe∣tuall consent of the Church in all ages) it is likewise confirmed by Gods own example, as also by the example of Christ, and his Apostles. Wherefore the Doctrine of Christ ina 1.2 St. Matthews Gospell, &b 1.3 St. Iames in his Epistle is not repugnant to ours. For their purpose was to shew the true meaning of the command∣ment concerning swearing, and they spake onely against the abuse thereof.
Ier. 4.〈◊〉〈◊〉
Matt. 5.24.
Iam. 5.12.