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A short catechism familiarly teaching the knowledge of God, and of our selves. First…A short catechism familiarly teaching the knowledg of God, and of our selves. First…
A short catechism familiarly teaching the knowledge of God, and of our selves. First composed, and improved, for the private instruction of the younger sort in Cambridge in New-England. / By Thomas Shepard late faithful Pastor of the Church of Christ there. ; And now published at the earnest desire of sundry well-affected persons. ; Together with the doctrine of conviction of sin, and righteousness, and judgment. Delivered in divers sermons upon John 16. 8, 9, 10, 11. and thence summarily drawn into quest: and answers by the same author. ; [Three lines from Peter]A short catechism familiarly teaching the knowledg of God, and of our selves. First composed, and improved, for the private instruction of the younger sort in Cambridg in New-England. / By Thomas Shepard late faithfull Pastour of the Church of Christ there. ; And now published at the earnest desire of sundry well-affected persons. ; Together with the doctrine of conviction of sin, and righteousness, and judgment. Delivered in divers sermons upon John 16. 8, 9, 10, 11. and thence summarily drawn into quest: and answers by the same authour. ; [Three lines from Peter]
printed by Samuel Green, 1654
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.
4 That the chief end of writing them was, that thereby all the Elect might come to the knowledge and fruition of eternal Life. Joh: 5.•9. & •0.31. 1 Jo. • 16
4 That the chief end of writing them was, that thereby all the Elect might come to the knowledg and fruition of eternal Life. Joh: 5.•9. & •0.31. 1 Jo. • 16
5 That we may know these Scriptures to be the ⟨p. 15⟩word of God. 1 From the testimony of Gods Spirit; and holy men that wrote them and by miracles confirmed them. 2 Pet: 1.21. Heb: 2.4.
5 That we may know these Scriptures to be the ⟨p. 15⟩word of God. 1 From the testimony of Gods Spirit; and holy men that writt them and by miracles confirmed them. 2 Pet: 1.21. Heb: 2.4.
2 From the majesty, glory, holiness, truth of a God which shines forth in them.
2 From the majesty, glory, holyness, truth of a God which shines forth in them.