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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.
Q. 11. What is the Second Instruction from God's Decrees?
Q. 11. VVhat is the Second Instruction from God's Decrees?
A. That God's hand is to be acknowledged in the greatest Afflictions that befalls us. 2 Sam. 16.11. And David said to Abishai, and to all his servants, Behold, my son which came forth of my bowels seeketh my life, how much more now may this Benjamite do it? let him alone, and let him curse, for the Lord hath bidden him.
Q. 12. What is the last Instruction from God's Decrees?
Q. 12. VVhat is the last Instruction from God's Decrees?
A. That we ought to be thankful to God for all the good, and patient under all the evils that befall us. Job 2.10. Shall we receive good at the hand of God, and shall we not receive evil?