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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.
Answ. 1 He should be exceeding thankful, & wonder at God, that ever he should call him to the fellowship of his grace in Christ, and receive him to mercy. Mat. 11.25. Col: 1.12. 1 Tim. 1.16.17
Answ. 1 He should be exceeding thankfull, & wonder at God, that ever he should call him to the fellowship of his grace in Christ, and receive him to mercy. Mat. 11.25. Col: 1.12. 1 Tim. 1.16.17
2 He should be willing to suffer any thing for the sake & name of Christ. Mat. 10.37, 38, 39. rev. 12 11. rom. 8 36.
3 He should be willing to do any thing for Christ through the grace & strength of Christ rom: 16.1. acts 9.6. rom: 12.1. John 15.5. Phil 4.13.
3 He should be willing to do any thing for Christ through the grace & strength of Christ rom: 16.1. acts 9.6. rom: 12.1. Iohn 15.5. Phil 4.13.