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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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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.
Whosoever doth heartily receive the offer of free grace made here to sinners, thirsting for righteousness and salvation, unto him by everlasting Covenant belongeth Christ the true David, with all his sure and saving mercies.