N00709:208
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. That the Word may become effectual to Salvation, we must attend thereunto with diligenceu, preparationw, and prayerx; receive it with faithy, and lovez, lay it up in our heartsa, and practise it in our livesb.
- uu Prov. 8.34 Blessed is the man that heareth me, watching daily at my gates, waiting at the posts of my doors.
- w1 Pet 2.1, 2 Wherefore laying aside all mal•c•, and all guile, and hypocrisies, and envies, & evil speakings, as new born babes desire the sincere milk of the word, that you may grow thereby1 Pet 2.1, 2 Wherefore laying aside all mal•c•, and all guile, and h•pocrisies, and envies, & evil sp•akings, as new born babes desire the sincere milk of the word, that you may grow thereby
- xPsa 119.18 Open thou mine eyes, that I may behold wondrous things out of thy law.