A31334:113
Catechistical guide to sinners, and to such converts that are babes in Christ wherein…
Catechistical guide to sinners, and to such converts that are babes in Christ wherein all the necessary points of religion are methodically proposed in Scripture-language, abundantly confirmed by the Holy Scriptures, and in some places concisely expounded : in the whole, all controversies are warily shunned, so that all true Christians, of what persuasion soever, may (if they need the help of others) use this catechism for their children, or others that are under their power and card / written upon request, by a lover of truth and peace.Catechistical guide to sinners, and to such converts that are babes in Christ wherein all the necessary points of religion are methodically proposed in Scripture-language, abundantly confirmed by the Holy Scriptures, and in some places concisely expounded : in the whole, all controversies are warily shunn'd, so that all true Christians, of what persuassion soever, may (if they need the help of others) use this catechism for their children, or others that are under their power and card / written upon request, by a lover of truth and peace.
London: printed by J.D., 1680
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[Although Method challengeth this place for the confirmation of this, That God is said to be a Spirit, in way of allusion to the Spirit of Man; yet the proof of it shall be reserved for the close of this Discourse concerning God, as considered in ⟨p. 29⟩himself, where it may be done more easily, and in fewer words.
[Although Method challengeth this place for the confirmation of this, That God is said to be a Spirit, in way of allusion to the Spirit of Man; yet the proof of it shall be reserved for the close of this Discourse concerning God, as consider'd in ⟨p. 29⟩himself, where it may be done more easily, and in fewer words.
The Excellency of God is diversly expressed in the Holy Scriptures. In 2 Pet. 1.17. He is called, The Excellent Glory. In the Scripture there is ascribed to God, Excellency, Deut. 33.26. Job 13.11. Ch. 37.4. Psal. 68.34. Isa. 35.2. Greatness of Excellency, Exod. 15.7. He is said to be excellent in Power, Job 37.23. More excellent than the Mountains of Prey, Psal. 76.4. O Lord our God, how excellent is thy Name in all the Earth! who hast set thy Glory above the Heavens,