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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.
Q. Is there not an Eternal Covenant between God the Father, and his Messiah, concerning His Elect?
A. Yes. It is written, Psal. 89.3, 4. I have made a Covenant with my Chosen, I have Sworn to the Beloved, my Servant; Thy Seed will I Establish for ever.
Q. Ha's the Decree of God, from Eternity purposed, all that in Time comes to pass?
A. Yes. It is written, Isa. 46.9, 10. I am God, and there is none Else; my Counsel shall stand, and I will do all my pleasure.
Q. Was not God the Creator of the World, and of Man in the World?