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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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Part 2 › Chapter 10: Some particular Duties which Believers ought to know and perform.
Modern spelling is a reading aid: the words are the author’s, only the spelling is modernized. Original shows the page as printed, with the transcription marks.
A. They should endeavour it, by not provoking others to Anger (a), in doing them wrong (b), or in pleasing themselves, in that which is displeasing to others, and wherein they may deny themselves for their Neighbours good (c); also by not being easily provoked by others (d), as when they suffer, without any Contention, such Offences that may be easily born (e); also by abstaining from all Revenge (f), and appearing appeasable (g), and ready to forgive, when they meet with greater Injuries (h). Lastly, By being courteous to all (i), and forward to do good to all, in that which they will acknowledge for good (k), as by giving and lending to them (l), ⟨p. 126⟩or being ready in any thing to help and assist them in their need (m).
A. They should endeavour it, by not provoking others to Anger (a), in doing them wrong (b), or in pleasing themselves, in that which is displeasing to others, and wherein they may deny themselves for their Neighbours good (c); also by not being easily provoked by others (d), as when they suffer, without any Contention, such Offences that may be easily born (e); also by abstaining from all Revenge (f), and appearing appeasable (g), and ready to forgive, when they meet with greater Injuries (h). Lastly, By being courteous to all (i), and forward to do good to all, in that which they will acknowledg for good (k), as by giving and lending to them (l), ⟨p. 126⟩or being ready in any thing to help and assist them in their need (m).
[(a) Gal. 5.26. (b) 1 Sam. 1.6, 7. (c) Rom. 15.1, 2, 3. (d) 1 Cor. 13.5. (e)