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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. 7. How is Providence exercised about sinful Actions?
A. In permitting them. Acts 4.16. In restraining them. Psalm 76.10. Surely the wrath of man shall praise thee, and the remainder of wrath shalt thou restrain. And over-ruling them to good. Gen. 50.20. But as for you, ye thought evil against me, but God meant it unto good, to bring to pass, as it is this day, to save much people alive.
Q. 8. What are the Properties of Providence?
Q. 8. VVhat are the Properties of Providence?
A. It is (1) holy. Psalm 145.17. The Lord is righteous in all his ways, and holy in all his works. (2) Wise.