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The shorter catechism, composed by the Reverend Assembly of Divines with the proofs thereof…
The shorter catechism, composed by the Reverend Assembly of Divines with the proofs thereof out of the Scriptures, in words at length. Which are either some of the formerly quoted places, or others gathered from their other writings; all fitted, both of brevity & clearness, to this their form of sound words. : For the benefit of Christians in general, and of youth, and children in understanding, in particular; that they may with more ease acquaint themselves with the truth according to the Scriptures, and with the Scriptures themselves.
printed by B. Green, 1698
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. What is the Preface to the ten Commandments?
A. The Preface to the ten Commandments is, in these Words, I am the Lord thy God, which have brought thee out of the Land of Egypt, out of the House of bondage, Exod. 20.2.
A. The Preface to the ten Commandments is, in these Words, I am the Lord thy God, which have brought thee out of the Land of Aegypt, out of the House of bondage, Exod. 20.2.
Q. What doth the Preface to the Ten Commandments teach us?
A. The Preface to the Ten Commandments teacheth us, that because God is the Lord and our God and Redeemer, therefore we are bound to keep all His Commandmentsi.