A44348:272

An exposition of the principles of religion

Name: An exposition of the principles of religion
Author: Thomas Hooker

An exposition of the principles of religion by Tho. Hooker.

Thomas Hooker 1586–1647London: printed for R. Dawlman, 1645

[3], 58 p. · 8.7k words · Wing H2647 · ESTC R17496

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AN EXPOSITION OF THE Principles of Religion. › Principle 5: The fifth Principle: Faith cometh by hearing, and is strengthened by the Word and Prayer.AN EXPOSITION OF THE Principles of Religion. › Principle 5: The fift Principle: Faith commeth by hearing, and is strengthned by the Word and Prayer.

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.

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Q. When is Faith strong?

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Ans.

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1. When it grasps as it were a whole handful of Christ; a little child can grasp but a little of any thing.

1. When it grasps as it were a whole handfull of Christ; a little child can grasp but a little of any thing.

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2. When it holdeth firmly that it catcheth hold upon.

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Q. How do the Sacraments strengthen faith?

Q. How doe the Sacraments strengthen faith?

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