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An exposition of the principles of religion
An exposition of the principles of religion by Tho. Hooker.
London: printed for R. Dawlman, 1645
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.
2. Because by faith we go unto Christ to receive good at his hands; now one cannot go to Christ before he go out of himself; before we can get the pearl, we must sell all that we have; now Christ is the pearl; we must sell all our corruptions to enjoy him.
2. Because by faith we goe unto Christ to receive good at his hands; now one cannot goe to Christ before he goe out of himselfe; before we can get the pearle, we must sell all that we have; now Christ is the pearle; wee must sell all our corruptions to enjoy him.
Q. What is faith?
A. A resting upon God, grounded upon knowledge, and assurance that God is my God in Christ.
Q. How many things are included in this knowledge?