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The confession of faith, the larger and shorter catechisms : with the scripture-proofs at large. Together with the sum of saving knowledge (contain'd in the Holy Scriptures, and held forth in the said Confession and Catechisms) and Practical Use thereof, Covenants National and Solemn League, Acknowledgment of Sins and Engagement to Duties, Directories; form of church-government, &c. Of publick authority in the Church of Scotland. With acts of Assembly and Parliament, relative to, and approbative of, the same.

Material type: TextTextManufacturer: Glasgow : Printed by J. Bryce and D. Paterson, MDCCLV [1755]Description: 568, 1-38 pages ; 17 cm (8vo)Content type: text Media type: unmediated Carrier type: volumeOther title: Short sum of the first book of discipline for the instruction of ministers and readers in their office [Distinctive title]Uniform titles: Westminster Confession of Faith. Contained works: Westminster Assembly (1643-1652). Larger catechism | Westminster Assembly (1643-1652). Shorter catechismSubject(s): Church of Scotland -- Catechisms -- Early works to 1800 | Church of Scotland -- Discipline -- Early works to 1800 | Church of Scotland -- Doctrines -- Early works to 1800 | Presbyterian Church -- Doctrines -- Early works to 1800 | Presbyterianism -- Early works to 1800
Contents:
The Confession of faith (p. [21]-158) -- The Larger catechism (p. [159]-356) -- The Shorter catechism (p. [357]-398) -- The sum of saving knowledge (p. [399]-434) -- The Confession of faith, of the Kirk of Scotland; or, The national covenant (p. [435]-448) -- The Solemn League and Covenant (p. [449]-456) -- A solemn acknowledgment of publick sins and breaches of the covenant (p. [457]-468) -- The directory for the publick worship of God (p. [469]-506) -- The form of presbyterial church-government, and of ordination of ministers (p. [507]-538) -- The directory for family-worship (p. [539]-546) -- A table of the chief matters contained in the Confession of Faith, and Larger Catechism (p. [547]-568) -- A short sum of the first book of discipline ( p. [1]-12 at end) -- The second book of discipline (p. [13]-38 at end).
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Book Book John Bulow Campbell Library Rare Books Collection Special Collections (by appointment only) BX9183 .C5 1755 (Browse shelf(Opens below)) 1 Available 0182903482814

Each section has a separate title page, excepting Table.

With: A short sum of the first book of discipline for the instruction of ministers and readers in their office. Glasgow : Printed by J. Bryce and D. Paterson, 1755.

The Confession of faith (p. [21]-158) -- The Larger catechism (p. [159]-356) -- The Shorter catechism (p. [357]-398) -- The sum of saving knowledge (p. [399]-434) -- The Confession of faith, of the Kirk of Scotland; or, The national covenant (p. [435]-448) -- The Solemn League and Covenant (p. [449]-456) -- A solemn acknowledgment of publick sins and breaches of the covenant (p. [457]-468) -- The directory for the publick worship of God (p. [469]-506) -- The form of presbyterial church-government, and of ordination of ministers (p. [507]-538) -- The directory for family-worship (p. [539]-546) -- A table of the chief matters contained in the Confession of Faith, and Larger Catechism (p. [547]-568) -- A short sum of the first book of discipline ( p. [1]-12 at end) -- The second book of discipline (p. [13]-38 at end).

English Short Title Catalog, T 162519

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