Catechistical Guide TO SINNERS, And to such CONVERTS that are Babes in Christ.Wherein all the necessary Points of Religion are methodically proposed in Scripture-Language, abundantly confirmed by the Holy Scriptures, and in some Places concisely expounded.In the whole, all Controversies are warily shunn'd: So that all true Christians, of what Persuasion soever, may (if they need the help of others) use this Catechism for their Children, or others that are under their Power and Care.Written upon request, by a lover of Truth and Peace.London, Printed by J. D. to be sold by Fr. Smith at the Elephant and Castle in Cornhill, and W. Crook at the Green-Dragon without Temple-Bar: 1680.Catechistical Guide TO SINNERS, And to such CONVERTS that are Babes in Christ.Wherein all the necessary Points of Religion are methodically proposed in Scripture-Language, abundantly confirmed by the Holy Scriptures, and in some Places concisely expounded.In the whole, all Controversies are warily shunn'd: So that all true Christians, of what Persuasion soever, may (if they need the help of others) use this Catechism for their Children, or others that are under their Power and Care.Written upon request, by a lover of Truth and Peace.London, Printed by J. D. to be sold by Fr. Smith at the Elephant and Castle in Cornhil, and W. Crook at the Green-Dragon without Temple-Bar: 1680.Title page of Catechistical guide to sinners, and to such converts that are babes in Christ wherein…, London, 1680Catechistical guide to sinners, and to such converts that are babes in Christ wherein…John Norton, 1680

Of God's Work of Government in General; and in Special as relating to Angels.

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CHAP. III. Of God's Work of Government in General; and in Special as relating to Angels.

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Q. Let us now speak of God's Work of Government, concerning which I shall first ask you this Question; What mean you by God's Work of Government?

Q. LEt us now speak of God's Work of Government, concerning which I shall first ask you this Question; What mean you by God's Work of Government?

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A. By God's Work of Government, I mean, that Work of his, in which by his Power he ruleth and reigneth over all, throughout all Generations for ever and ever, as Lord of Heaven and Earth, and as a great King above all Gods.

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[God ruleth or reigneth (or does exercise Dominion and Kingship) over all. Psal. 103.19, &c. The Lord hath prepared his Throne in the Heavens; and his Kingdom ruleth over all. Bless the Lord, ye his Angels that excel in strength, that do his Commandments; hearkening to the Voice of his Word. Bless the Lord all ye his Hosts; ye Ministers of his that do his ⟨p. 55⟩pleasure. Bless the Lord, all his Works in all places of his Dominion: Bless the Lord, O my Soul. See Job 25.2, 3. Josh. 2.11. Isa. 66.1

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