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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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2. They show Christs merits & obedience, inflaming our hearts with love to him.

2. They shew Christs merits & obedience, inflaming our hearts with love to him.

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Q. What is Prayer?

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A. It is a going out of our selves to God, craving things answerable to his will.

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Q. How a going to God?

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A. Not a bodily going, but the mind, affection, and understanding, stirring up themselves to present their suit to him.

A. Not a bodily going, but the mind, affection, and understanding, stirting up themselves to present their suit to him.

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