B04689:259
The foundation of Christian religion, gathered into six principles. And it is to be…
The foundation of Christian religion, gathered into six principles. And it is to be learned of ignorant people, that they may be fit to hear sermons with profit, and to receive the Lords Supper with comfort.The foundation of Christian religion, gathered into six principles. And it is to be learned of ignorant people, that they may be fit to heare sermons with profit, and to receive the Lords Supper with comfort.
London: printed by John Field, 1660
THE EXPOSITION OF THE SIX PRINCIPLES. › Principle 4: The fourth Principle expounded.
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. How doth God bring men truly to believe in Christ?
A. First, he prepareth their hearts, that they might be capable of faith, and then worketh faith in them.
Q. How doth God prepare mens hearts?
A. mBy bruising them, as if one would break an hard stone to powder: and ⟨p. 23⟩this is done by humbling them.