Question 101 May we then swear religiously by the name of God?

May we then swear religiously by the name of God?

Yes: either when the magistrates demand it of the subjects; or when necessity requires us thereby to confirm a fidelity and truth to the glory of God, and the safety of our neighbour: for such an oath is founded on God's word, [287] and therefore was justly used by the saints, both in the Old and New Testament. [288]