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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. An holy Ordinance, whereby being sprinkled with water according to Christs institution, we are by his grace made children of God, and have the promises of the Covenant sealed unto us.
A. An holy Ordinance, whereby being sprinkled with water according to Christs institution, wee are by his grace made children of God, and have the promises of the Covenant sealed unto us.
1Q.What is the Lords Supper?
- 1Chap. 24.
A. An holy Ordinance of Christ appointed to communicate unto believers, his body and blood spiritually, being represented by bread and wine, blessed, broken, poured out, and received of them.