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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.
A. The Third Commandment forbiddeth all Profaning or abusing of any thing whereby God maketh Himself knowne.
A. The Third Commandment forbiddeth all Prophaning or abusing of any thing whereby God maketh Himself knowne.
- eMal. 2.2. If you will not hear, and if you will not lay it to heart, to give glory unto my Name, saith the Lord of hosts, I will even send a curse upon you, and will curse your Blessings.
Q. What is the Reason annexed to the Third Commandment?
A. The Reason annexed to the Third Commandment is, That however the Breakers of […] Commandment may escape punishment from men, yet the Lord our God will not suffer them to escape his righteous Judgments.
A. The Reason annexed to the Third Commandment is, That however the Breakers of 〈…〉 Commandment may escape punishment from men, yet the Lord our God will not suffer them to escape his righteous Judgments.