A44348:284

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.

[ Earlier:281–296 of 536

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Q. Can a wicked man pray?

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A. No,

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1. Because true Prayer ⟨p. 29⟩is from the Spirit, and a sanctified heart.

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2. These men oppose what they beg for.

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Q. How many parts be there in Prayer?

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A. Two: Petition, which is a craving of that we want; and Thanksgiving, which is a giving God thanks for that we have.

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