A34242:870
The Confession of Faith, and the Larger and Shorter Catechism
The confession of faith ; and, The larger and shorter catechism first agreed upon by the Westminster Assembly of Divines at Westminster, and now approved by the General Assembly of the kirk of Scotland to be a part of uniformity in religion between the kirks of Christ in the three kingdoms.
Edinbourg: printed by George Swinton and Thomas Brown, 1671
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.
HEAD IV. The blessings which a• effectually conveyed by these mea• to the Lords Elect or chosen one Mat. 22.24. Many are called, […] few are chosen.
HEAD IV. The bless•ngs which a• effectually conveyed by these mea• to the Lords Elect or chosen one Mat. 22.24. Many are called, 〈…〉 few are chosen.
BY these outward Ordinances as our Lord makes the Reprobate inexcusable so, in the power of his Spirit, he applies unto the Elect effectually, all saving graces purchased to them, in the Covenant of Redemption, and maketh a change in their persons. In particular, 1. He doth convert or regenerate them, by giving spiritual life to them, in opening their understandings, renewing their wills, affections and faculties, for giving spiritual obedience to his commands. 2. He gives unto them saving Faith by making them in the sense of deserved condemnation, to give their consent heartily to the▪ Covenant of Grace, and to embrace Christ Jesus unfeigned. 3. He gives them Repentance, by making them, with Godly sorrow in the hatred of sin, and love of Righteousness: turn from all iniquity to the service of God, and, 4. He Sanctifies them, by making them go on and persevere in faith, and spiritual obedience of the Law of God, manifested by fruitfulness in all duties, and doing good works, as God offereth occasion.