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Scripture referenced in this chapter 2
A catechisme or, the grounds and principles of Christian religion, set forth by way of question and answer.
Wherein the summe of the doctrine of religion is comprised, familiarly opened, and clearly confirmed from the Holy Scriptures.
By RICHARD MATHER, Teacher to the Church at Dorchester in New England.
Hold fast the form of sound words which you have heard of me in faith and love, which is in Christ Jesus (2 Timothy 1:13).
When for the time you ought to be teachers, you have need that one teach you again the first principles of the oracles of God, and are become such as have need of milk, and not of strong meat (Hebrews 5:12).
LONDON, Printed for John Rothwell, and are to be sold at his shop at the signe of the Sunne and Fountaine in Paul's Church-yard neer the little North-gate. 1650.
