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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. It sustains, preserves, provides for them. Psalm 145.15, 16. The eyes of all wait upon thee, and thou givest them their meat in due season; thou openest thine hand, and satisfiest the desire of every living thing, and defendest them from danger. Psalm 36. ⟨p. 31⟩6. Thy righteousness is like the great mountains, thy judgments are a great deep, O Lord, thou preservest man and beast.
Q. 5. What is the Second Act of Providence about the Creatures?
Q. 5. VVhat is the Second Act of Providence about the Creatures?
A. It rules and governs the Creatures and their Actions. Psalm 66.7. He ruleth by his power for ever, his eyes behold the nations; let not the rebellions exalt themselves.