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Dr. John Owen's two short catechisms wherein the principles of the doctrine of Christ…Dr. John Owen's two short catechisms wherein the principles of the doctine of Christ…
Dr. John Owen's two short catechisms wherein the principles of the doctrine of Christ are unfolded and explained : proper for all persons to learn before they be admitted to the Sacrament of the Lord's Supper, and composed by him for the use of all congregations in general.Dr. John Owen's two short catechisms wherein the principles of the doctine of Christ are unfolded and explained : proper for all persons to learn before they be admitted to the Sacrament of the Lord's Supper, and composed by him for the use of all congregations in general.
London : Printed for, and sold by Will. Marshal ..., 1700
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. For his own glory in his service 2, 3and obedience, Gen. 1. 26, 27. & 2. 16, 17. Rom. 9. 23.
- 2, 3The glory of God is to be preferred above our own, either being, or well-being, as the Supreme end of them. The approaching unto God in his Service, is the chief exaltation of our Nature above the beasts that perish.The glory of God is to be preferred above our own, either being, or well-being, as the Supream end of them. The approaching unto God in his Service, is the chief exaltation of our Nature above the beasts that perish.
Q. 4. Was man able to yield the service and worship that God required of him?
A. Yea, to the uttermost, being created upright in the Image of ⟨p. 17⟩God, in purity, innocency, righteousness and holiness, Gen. 1. 26. Eccles. 7. 29. Ephes. 4. 24. Col. 3. 10