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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.
A. The first thing is, that Sin hath made our Natures base, and disingenuous, in that we take no notice of his Goodness. Isa. 1.3. The ox knoweth his owner, and the ass his masters crib; but Israel doth not know, my people doth not consider; And answer not the design of it. Rom. 2.4. Not knowing that the goodness of God leadeth thee to repentance.
Q. 10. What is the Second Inference from the Goodness of God?
A. That therefore God is the fittest Object of our delight, and love, and of our trust and confidence (1.) Of our Delight and Love. Psalm. 116.1. I love the Lord, because he hath heard my voice, and my supplication. (2.) Of our Trust and Confidence. Psalm 34 8. O taste and see that the Lord is good; blessed is the man that trusteth in him