Chapter 22: Of Religious Worship, and the Sabbath-Day

The Westminster Confession (1646), the Savoy Declaration (1658) and the Second London Confession (1677/1689), paragraph by paragraph. Marked: what each has that the one before it lacks.

Westminster Confession of Faith (1646)	Savoy Declaration of Faith and Order (1658)	Second London Baptist Confession of Faith (1689)
Westminster Confession of Faith (1646) 21.1 The light of Nature sheweth that there is a God, who hath Lordship and Soveraignty over all, is good, and doth good unto all, and is therefore to bee feared, loved, praised, called upon, trusted in, and served, with all the heart, and with all the soule, and with all the might. But, the acceptable way of Worshipping the true God, is instituted by himselfe, and so limited by his own revealed Will, that he may not bee Worshipped according to the imaginations and devices of men, or the suggestions of Satan, under any visible representation, or any other way not prescribed in the holy Scripture.	Savoy Declaration of Faith and Order (1658) 22.1 The light of Nature sheweth that there is a God, who hath Lordship and Soveraignty over all, is just, good, and doth good unto all, and is therefore to be feared, loved, praised, called upon, trusted in, and served with all the heart, and all the soul, and with all the might: But the acceptable way of worshipping the true God is instituted by himself, and so limited by his own revealed will, that he may not be worshipped according to the imaginations and devices of men, or the suggestions of Satan, under any visible representations, or any other way not prescribed in the holy Scripture.	Second London Baptist Confession of Faith (1689) 22.1 The Light of Nature shews that there is a God, who hath Lordship and Sovereignty over all; is Just, Good, and doth good unto all; and is therefore to be feared, loved, praised, called upon, trusted in, and served, with all the Heart, and all the Soul, and with all the Might. But the acceptable way of worshipping the true God, is instituted by himself, and so limited by his own revealed Will, that he may not be worshipped according to the Imaginations and Devices of Men, or the Suggestions of Satan, under any visible Representations, or any other way, not prescribed in the Holy Scriptures.
Westminster Confession of Faith (1646) 21.2 Religious Worship is to bee given to God, the Father, Son, and Holy Ghost; and to him alone; not, to Angels, Saints, or any other Creature: and, since the Fall, not without a Mediator; nor in the mediation of any other, but of Christ alone.	Savoy Declaration of Faith and Order (1658) 22.2 Religious Worship is to be given to God the Father, Son, and holy Ghost, and to him alone; not to Angels, Saints, or any other Creatures, and since the Fall, not without a Mediator, nor in the mediation of any other but of Christ alone.	Second London Baptist Confession of Faith (1689) 22.2 Religious Worship is to be given to God the Father, Son and Holy Spirit, and to him alone; not to Angels, Saints, or any other Creatures; and since the Fall, not without a Mediator, nor in the Mediation of any other but Christ alone.
Westminster Confession of Faith (1646) 21.3 Prayer, with Thanksgiving being one special part of religious Worship, is, by God, required of all men: and, that it may be accepted, it is to be made in the Name of the Son, by the help of his Spirit, according to his Will, with understanding, reverence, humility, fervency, faith, love, and perseverence; and, if vocall, in a known tongue.	Savoy Declaration of Faith and Order (1658) 22.3 Prayer with thanksgiving, being one special part of natural worship, is by God required of all men, but that it may be accepted, it is to be made in the name of the Son by the help of his Spirit, according to his will, with understanding, reverence, humility, fervency, faith, love, and perseverance, and when with others, in a known tongue.	Second London Baptist Confession of Faith (1689) 22.3 Prayer, with Thanksgiving, being one special part of Natural Worship, is by God required of all Men. But that it may be accepted, it is to be made in the Name of the Son, by the help of the Spirit, according to his Will; with Understanding, Reverence, Humility, Fervency, Faith, Love, and Perseverance; and with others, in a known Tongue.
Westminster Confession of Faith (1646) 21.4 Prayer is to be made for things lawful, and for all sorts of men living, or that shall live hereafter: but, not for the Dead, nor for those of whom it may be known, that they have sinned the sin unto death.	Savoy Declaration of Faith and Order (1658) 22.4 Prayer is to be made for things lawful, and for all sorts of men living, or that shall live hereafter, but not for the dead, nor for those of whom it may be known that they have sinned the sin unto death.	Second London Baptist Confession of Faith (1689) 22.4 Prayer is to be made for Things lawful, and for all sorts of Men living, or that shall live hereafter; but not for the dead, nor for those of whom it may be known, that they have sinned the Sin unto Death.
Westminster Confession of Faith (1646) 21.5 The reading of the Scriptures with godly fear; the sound Preaching and Conscionable Hearing of the Word, in obedience unto God, with understanding, faith, and reverence; singing of Psalms with grace in the heart; as also, the due administration, and worthy receiving of the Sacraments instituted by Christ; are all, parts of the ordinary Religious Worship of God: Beside Religious Oathes, Vows, Solemn Fastings, and thanksgivings, upon special occasions, which are, in their several times and seasons, to be used, in an holy and religious manner.	Savoy Declaration of Faith and Order (1658) 22.5 The reading of the Scriptures, Preaching, and hearing the word of God, singing of Psalms, as also the administration of Baptism and the Lords Supper, are all parts of religious Worship of God, to be performed in obedience unto God with understanding, faith, reverence, and godly fear. Solemn Humiliations, with Fastings and Thanksgiving upon special occasions, are in their several times and seasons to be used in a holy and religious maner.	Second London Baptist Confession of Faith (1689) 22.5 The reading of the Scriptures, Preaching, and hearing the Word of God, teaching and admonishing one another in Psalms, Hymns, and Spiritual Songs, Singing with Grace in our Hearts to the Lord; as also the Administration of Baptism, and the Lord’s Supper, are all parts of Religious Worship of God, to be performed in Obedience to him, with Understanding, Faith, Reverence, and Godly Fear; moreover, Solemn Humiliation, with Fastings, and Thanksgiving, upon special occasions, ought to be used in an holy and religious manner.
Westminster Confession of Faith (1646) 21.6 Neither Prayer, nor any other part of Religious Worship, is now under the Gospel, either tyed unto, or made more acceptable by any place in which it is performed, or towards which it is directed: but God is to be Worshipped every where, in Spirit and Truth; as in private Families daily, and in secret, each one by himself; so, more solemnly, in the publique Assemblies, which are not carelessly, or wilfully to be neglected, or forsaken, when God, by his Word or Providence, calleth thereunto.	Savoy Declaration of Faith and Order (1658) 22.6 Neither Prayer, nor any other part of religious Worship, is now under the Gospel either tyed unto, or made more acceptable by any place, in which it is performed, or towards which it is directed; but God is to be worshipped every where in spirit and in truth, as in private families dayly, and in secret each one by himself, so more solemnly in the publique assemblies, which are not carelesly nor wilfully to be neglected, or forsaken, when God by his Word or Providence calleth thereunto.	Second London Baptist Confession of Faith (1689) 22.6 Neither Prayer, nor any other part of Religious Worship, is now, under the Gospel, tied unto, or made more acceptable by any place in which it is performed, or towards which it is directed; but God is to be worshipped every where in Spirit, and in Truth; as in private Families daily, and in secret each one by himself, so more solemnly in the Publick Assemblies, which are not carelesly, nor wilfully, to be neglected or forsaken, when God by his Word or Providence calleth thereunto.
Westminster Confession of Faith (1646) 21.7 As it is of the Law of Nature, that, in general, a due proportion of time be set apart, for the Worship of God; so, in his word, by a positive, Moral, and perpetuall Commandement, binding all men, in all Ages, he hath particularly appointed One Day in Seven, for a Sabbath, to be kept holy unto him: which, from the beginning of the World to the Resurrection of Christ, was the last Day of the week; and, from the Resurrection of Christ, was changed into the First Day of the week, which, in Scripture, is called the Lords Day, and is to be continued to the end of the World, as the Christian Sabbath.	Savoy Declaration of Faith and Order (1658) 22.7 As it is of the law of Nature, that in general a proportion of time by Gods appointment be set apart for the worship of God; so by his Word in a positive, moral, and perpetual commandment, binding all men in all ages, he hath particularly appointed one day in seven for a Sabbath to be kept holy unto him, which from the beginning of the world to the resurrection of Christ, was the last day of the week, and from the resurrection of Christ was changed into the first day of the week, which in Scripture is called the Lords day, and is to be continued to the end of the world as the Christian Sabbath, the observation of the last day of the week being abolished.	Second London Baptist Confession of Faith (1689) 22.7 As it is of the Law of Nature, that in general, a proportion of time, by God’s appointment, be set apart for the Worship of God, so by his Word, in a positive, moral, and perpetual Commandment, binding all Men, in all Ages, he hath particularly appointed one day in seven for a Sabbath to be kept holy unto him, which from the beginning of the World, to the Resurrection of Christ, was the last Day of the Week; and from the Resurrection of Christ, was changed into the first day of the Week, which is called the Lord’s Day; and is to be continued to the end of the World, as the Christian Sabbath; the observation of the last day of the Week being abolished.
Westminster Confession of Faith (1646) 21.8 This Sabbath is then kept holy unto the Lord, when men, after a due preparing of their hearts, and ordering of their common affaires before hand, doe not only observe an holy Rest, all the Day, from their own works, words, and thoughts about their worldly imployments, and recreations, but also are taken up the whole time, in the publique and private Exercises of his Worship, and in the Duties of necessity, and mercy.	Savoy Declaration of Faith and Order (1658) 22.8 This Sabbath is then kept holy unto the Lord, when men after a due preparing of their hearts, and ordering their common affairs beforehand, do not onely observe an holy rest all the day from their own works, words, and thoughts about their worldly imployments and recreations, but also are taken up the whole time in the publique and private exercises of his Worship, and in the duties of Necessity and Mercy.	Second London Baptist Confession of Faith (1689) 22.8 The Sabbath is then kept holy unto the Lord, when Men, after a due preparing of their Hearts, and ordering their common affairs aforehand, do not only observe an holy rest all the day, from their own Works, Words and Thoughts, about their worldly Employment and Recreations, but also are taken up the whole Time in the publick and private Exercises of his Worship, and in the Duties of Necessity and Mercy.