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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.
The first Principle, There is one God, Creator and Governor of all things, distinguished into three Persons, Father, Son, and holy Ghost.
The first Principle, There is one God, Creator and Governour of all things, distinguished into three Persons, Father, Son, and holy Ghost.
Here we must consider three things: 1. That there is a God. 2. His Works. 3. That he is distinct.
Quest. What is the reason that there is a God?
Quest. WHat is the reason that there is a God?
Answ. 1. Because in every thing there is a first cause, (that is, infiniteness and power) which cannot ⟨p. 2⟩not be attributed to any creature.
Answ. 1. Because in every thing there is a first cause, (that is, infinitenesse and power) which cannot ⟨p. 2⟩