A53723:384
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.
Q. 3. Whence is the right use of it to be learned?
Q. 3. Whence is the right use of it to bee learned?
A. From the Word, (3)practice, and actions of our Saviour, at its institution.
- (3)What ever is more then these, is of our own.
Q. 4. What were the actions of our Saviour to be imitated by us?
Q. 4. What were the actions of our Saviour to bee imitated by us?
A. First, blessing the elements by prayer; secondly, breaking the bread, and pouring out the wine; thirdly, distributing them to the receivers, sitting in a Table gesture, ⟨p. 58⟩