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An exposition of the assemblies catechism with practical inferences from each question as it…
An exposition of the assemblies catechism with practical inferences from each question as it was carried on in the Lords Days exercises in Dartmouth, in the first year of liberty, 1688 / by John Flavell.
London: printed for Tho. Cockerill, 1692
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.
Of the manner of Hearing.
Quest. 90. How is the Word to be read and heard, that it may become effectual to Salvation?
Quest. 90. HOw is the Word to be read and heard, that it may become effectual to Salvation?
A. That the Word may become effectual to Salvation, we must attend thereunto with Diligence, Preparation and Prayer, receive it with Faith and Love, lay it up in our Hearts, and practise it in our Lives.
Q. 1. If the matter we read or hear be good, is not that enough for our salvation?
A. No, God requires that the Word be read and heard in a due manner, and the manner of hearing is of special regard with God, Luke 8.18. Take •eed therefore how ye hear, &c.