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The principles of the doctrine of Christ
The principles of the doctrine of Christ: unfolded in two short catechisms, wherein those principles of religion are explained, the knowledge whereof is required by the late ordinance of Parliament, before any person be admitted to the sacrament of the Lords Supper. For the use of the congregation at Fordham, in the county of Essex. By John Owen pastor there.The principles of the doctrine of Christ: unfolded in two short catechismes, wherein those principles of religion are explained, the knowledge whereof is required by the late ordinance of Parliament, before any person bee admitted to the sacrament of the Lords Supper. For the use of the congregation at Fordham, in the county of Essex. By John Owen pastor there.
London: printed by R. Cotes for Philemon Stephens, 1645
Title page typeset from the transcription.
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.
A. No, in no wise, being by nature unto every good work reprobate.
Q. How came we into this estate, being at the first created in the image ⟨p. 3⟩of God, in righteousness and innocency?
Q. How came wee into this estate, being at the first created in the image ⟨p. 3⟩of God, in righteousnesse and innocency?
A. By the fall of our first Parents, breaking the Covenant of God, losing his grace and deserving his curse.