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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
The practical use of Saving Knowledge, Contained in Scripture, and… › Warrants yo believe.
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Thirdly, God hath made a gift of Christ, as a Leader to the people, to bring us through all difficulties, all afflictions and temptations, unto life, by this Covenant. And he it is, and no other, who doth indeed lead his own unto the Covenant, and in the Covenant all the way on unto salvation. 1. By the direction of his word and Spirit. 2. By the example of his own life, in faith and obedience, even to the death of the Cross. 3. By his powerful working, bearing his redeemed ones in his arms, and causing them to lean on him, while they go up through the wilderness.
Fourthly, God hath made a gift of Christ unto his people, as a Commander; which Office he faithfully exerciseth, by giving to his Kirk and people, Laws and Ordinances, Pastors and Governors, and all necessary Officers, by keeping Cou•ts and Assemblies among them to see that his Laws be obeyed: Subduing by his Word, Spirit and Discipline, his peoples corruptions; and by his Wisdom and power, guarding them against their enemies whatsoever.
Fourthly, God hath made a gift of Christ unto his people, as a Commander; which Office he faithfully exerciseth, by giving to his Kirk and people, Laws and Ordinances, Pastours and Governours, and all necessary Officers, by keeping Cou•ts and Assemblies among them to see that his Laws be obeyed: Subduing by his Word, Spirit and Discipline, his peoples corruptions; and by his Wisdom and power, guarding them against their enemies whatsoever.
Hence he who hath closed bargain with God, may strengthen his faith, by reasoning after this manner.