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CHAP. II.

Sect. 1. God reveals himself to the children of
Abraham, particularly to Moses. §. 2. Of the re-
velation of the divine will to Moses. - Of the Law given
by Moses to the Israelites. §. 3. The Mosaic Law
considered, 1st. As political; its exclusive application
to the Israelites as a nation: 2dly. As ceremonial; which
is typical or figurative of the mediatorial work and
office of the Messiah: 3dly. As moral; this part of the
Law stated as set forth in the ten commandments-
and continues of universal obligation at the present day.
-Of the Christian Sabbath. Of the substance of the
Law as expressed by Christ and his apostles. Of man's
ability to keep the commandments of God. §. 4. Of
the prophets subsequent to Moses. - Moses and the
prophets foretell the coming of Christ. Isaiah's descrip-
tion of the person and mediatorial office of Christ.
Page 25-44.

CHAP. III.

Sect. 1. The prophecies concerning Christ fulfilled.
He assumes human nature, becomes our Atonement or
Mediator-triumphs over sin by offering up his life as
a sacrifice for sin, and by his subsequent resurrection-
All men partake of the benefit of Christ's death. §. 2.

which Christ ate with his disciples the night before his
crucifixion-reasons for considering the celebration of
it as not now obligatory. The supper of the Lord, of
which Christians partake, inward and spiritual.

Page 83-111.

CHAPTER I.

§. I.

1st. Question-What is the principal object

sought after by mankind?

Answer-Happiness: all their pursuits, however various, may be traced to it as to a central point.

2d Q. How is true happiness to be attained?

A.-True happiness is only to be found in loving God, fearing to offend him, and obeying his commands.

Psal. xxxiv. 9. O fear the Lord, ye his saints; for there is no want to them that fear him. 10. The young hons đo lack and suffer hunger, but they that seek the Lord shall not want any good thing.

Psal. cxxviii. 1. Biessed is every one that feareth the Lord, that walketh in his ways. 2. Happy shalt thou be, and it shall be well with thee.

Rom. viii. 28. And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God.

4 Cor. ii. 9. Eye hath not seen, nor ear heard, neither have entered into the heart of man, the things that God hath prepared for them that love him. 10. But God hath revealed them to us by his Spirit.

§. II.

3d Q-Who is God?

A. God is the infinite, eternal, and in

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