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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.
Ans. 1. Man must have something to work upon, God needeth not any thing; a word of his mouth is sufficient.
2. Man is subject to be weary, ⟨p. 4⟩but GOD cannot.
Q. What is meant by Government?
A. A seasonable succouring and guiding of the Creature. Such is the weakness of poor mortals, that as they were first made of nothing, so unless God upholds them, they will soon resolve to their first nothingness.
A. A seasonable succouring and guiding of the Creature. Such is the weaknesse of poore mortals, that as they were first made of nothing, so unlesse God upholds them, they will soon resolve to their first nothingnesse.