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The faith of the fathers. Or, The articles of the true religion, all of…
The faith of the fathers. Or, The articles of the true religion, all of them exhibited in the express words of the Old Testament. Partly, to confirm those who do possess that religion of God, and His Messiah. But chiefly, to engage the Jewish nation, unto the religion of their patriarchs; and, bring down the hearts of the fathers into the children, and the disobedient unto the wisdom of the just; and so, to make ready a people prepared for the Lord. / By Cotton Mather. ; [Four lines of quotation]
printed by B. Green, 1699
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. Yes. It is written, Dan. 9.27. He shall cause the Sacrifice, and the Oblation to cease. And, Isa 42.1, 4. Behold, my Servant, whom I uphold, mine Elect, in whom my Soul delights; I have put my Spirit upon Him, He shall bring forth Judgment unto the Gentiles. And the Isles shall wait for His Law.
Q Is there any Intimation, That a Sacred pouring of Water, and a Sacred using of Bread & of Wine, are to be the Rites which the Messiah would make the Sacraments of His Covenant?
A. Yes. It is written, Isa 44 3. I will pour water upon him that is Thirsty, I will pour my Spirit upon thy Seed, and my Blessing upon thy Offspring. It is also written, Gen. 14 18. Melchizedek, the King of Salem, brought forth Bread, and Wine; and he was the Priest of the most High God.
A. Yes. It is written, Isa 44 3. I will pour water upon him that is Thirsty, I will pour my Spirit upon thy Seed, and my Blessing upon thy Offspring. It is also written, Gen. 14 18. Melchisedek, the King of Salem, brought forth Bread, and Wine; and he was the Priest of the most High God.