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B12280	An explication of those principles of Christian religion, exprest or implyed in the catechisme of our Church of England, set downe in the Booke of Common Prayer Vsefull for housholders, that desire heaven in earnest: and are willing to discharge their dutie in examination of their charge, before they send any of them to our communion. Begun and finisht in Barstaple, in the Countie of Devon, according to his maiesties late pious directions, for the renewing and continuing of the ordinance of catechising, so generally sleighted and neglected: now thus farre published respectively for the benefit of that corporation.	Crompton, William, 1599?-1642.	1633 (1633)	STC 6057; ESTC S114531	131,550	448

and in his humane nature Secondly that Hee shall manifest to all the world his power and glory in great pompe and state Mat. 24.30 Q. From whence shall Hee come A. From heauen where He is now seated on the right hand of God the Father Almighty 1 The. 1.10 but to what place whether to Mount Oliuet as some Schoolemen thinke Phil. 3.20 or to the valley of Iehosophat as other Graue Diuines or that it shall be in the Ayre any may be receiued as probable none as certainely necessary Q. For what end must Hee come A. To iudge and determine of all controuersies to passe a righteous sentence from which there can be no appeale Psal 9.7 8. no not in the thought of those which shall be iudged Q. Who are they that must be iudged by Him A. All quicke and dead found lying in their graues or liuing vpon earth Dan. 12.2 good and bad high and low as first Angels with the iudgement of a more glorious retribution Iohn 5.29 Secondly good men with the iudgement of absolution Iude 6. Thirdly wicked men and Angels of darkenesse with the iudgement of finall condemnation Q. How will Christ come A. As a iudge in State and Maiesty with a sounding Trumpet that all the world shall heare and the heauenly hoast attending Mat. 25.31 1 The. 4.16 which all the world shall see in their richest furniture Q. When will Christ come thus A. It is not reuealed that men might continually waite for it and not curiously search after the seasons which God hath reserued in his owne power preparation for it Mat. 24.36 Acts 1.7 is better then any disputation about it Q. Why is Christ appointed to iudge the world A. First for the honour of his p●ace and office it being giuen him as a crowne for his suffering Secondly Ioh 5.22 23. Phil. 2.9 10 that Hee might openly take vengeance vpon those his enemies who would not that Hee should raigne ouer them here in this world Thirdly Luke 19.27 that he might bring his owne Subiects into reall possession of that glory which Hee did purchase for them Fourthly 2 Thes 1.8 9 10. Luke 21.28 that the mystery of iniquity and all hidden workes of darkenesse might be publikely seene shamed and sentenced Q. What doe you learne from this Article A. First that Christ will certainely come to iudgement Secondly that I must appeare in my owne person before the Iudgement seate of Christ Heb. 9.27 Thirdly 2 Cor. 5.10 to iudge none but my selfe not the liuing I know not how God may dispose of them hereafter Matth. 7.1 nor the dead I know not how God hath disposed of them already Reu. 14.13 it is Christs office to iudge both Fourthly Acts 24.16 to make my account ready euery day in a holy preparation for it Heb. 4.16 so to liue as I desire to stand then in the presence of Christ Q. Which is the eighth Article A. I beleeue in the Holy Ghost Q. What doth this Article containe A. Two things First a description of the third person in Trinity Secondly the duty of a Christian concerning him Q. How is the third person described A. Two wayes First by his name Ghost or Spirit Secondly by his title or attribute Holy Que. Why is he called The Spirit A. Not exclusiuely both Father and Sonne are equally Spirit but emphatically because He is breathed as it were Iohn 4.24.15.26.16.13 14. in his procession from the Father and the Sonne noting the manner of his subsistence in the Godhead Q. Why is Hee called The holy Spirit A. First in regard of his nature He is holy Secondly because it is his personall office to sanctifie both the Church and the Children of the Church Rom. 15.16 Heb. 6.4 such as are effectually called and that both with common Rom. 8.9.10 and with sauing graces Q. What is the duty of a good Christian A. To beleeue in him Q. What is it to beleeue in him A. First to acknowledge him for God Mat. 28.19 Acts 5.3 4. Secondly to confesse him Thirdly to apprehend him and relye vpon him for his comforts gifts and graces Fourthly in resolution and preparation to dye in defence of this truth Fifthly to liue in a constant course of spirituall seruice required by Him Ephe. 4.30 in whom I beleeue Q. What doe you learne from the whole Article A. First that there is a holy Ghost in person distinct from the Father and the Sonne 1 Ioh. 5.7 8. in essence the same Secondly that I must beleeue in him as in the Father and the Sonne who is the sanctifier and comforter of my Soule Rom. 8.9 Thirdly that if I beleeue in Him indeed 2 Tim. 1.14 Hee dwels and hath his abode in mee Q. How may a man know whether He haue the Spirit abiding in him A. 1. By that spirituall seruice hee is stird vp vnto and enabled thereby to performe Rom. 1.4 Iohn 6.63 the Spirit quickeneth especially to prayer 2. By that holinesse of life which follows the presence of the Spirit 3. By the fruits of the Spirit loue ioy peace long-suffering Rom. 6.22 gentlenes goodnes faith meeknesse and temperance 4. Gal. 5.22 23. Rom 8.16 By that inward testimony and comfort a man may feele in all spirituall conflicts and distresses 5. Ephes 4.30 By that care he hath not to grieue the Spirit but to cherish the motions and follow the directions thereof Q. Which is the ninth Article Ans The holy Catholike Church Communion of Saints Q What doth this Article containe A. A confession and description of the house of God the Spouse of Christ the Church being the second generall part of the Creed Q. Whom doe you meane by Church here Acts 2.47 Heb. 12.22 A. That Vniuersall inuisible society consisting onely of the elect ordained to eternall life quickned by the Spirit and so prepared for glory Q. What doe you confesse here touching this Church A. First notwithstanding the Vniuersall corruption of mankind and their desperate estate vnder sinne Ephe. 1.3.4 Tit. 2.14 yet God hath his company in the world there is such a Church the Mother and nurse of Christians the pillar and ground of truth 1. Tim. 3.15 Secondly that this Church must be beleeued to bee it is aboue sence and reason Psal 14.1 2 3. Acts 13.48 they iudging it improbable if not impossible therefore called the inuisible Church in regard of her dispertion spirituall condition and mysticall Vnion with Christ Q. What is it to beleeue the Church A. First Mat. 16.18.18.17 to acknowledge a number of beleeuers alwayes extant in the world Secondly to bee perswaded vpon good grounds out of Scripture Rom. 16.1 that I am one of her children Thirdly couragiously to resolue to liue and dye in the Vnity of this Church Fourthly to assent to that truth of God

get and keepe it Eccles 7.1 Secondly to seeke after information in all those parts of reuealed truth Gal 6.4 Phil. 4.8 which may concerne our selues or others to of or for whom we are to speake Thirdly to liue and dye in defence of both that truth and a good name both in respect of our selues and others may flourish together vowing with holy Iob All the while my breath is in me and the Spirit of God is in my Nostrils Iob 27.3.4 my lips shal not speake wickednesse c. Q. Which is the tenth and last Commandement A. Thou shalt not couet thy Neighbours house nor his wife nor his man-seruant nor his maid-seruant his Oxe nor his Asse nor any thing that is his Q. What is the chiefe end and meaning of this Law A. First that man was once endowed with originall iustice Eccle. 7.29 in minde and will whereby he was able to haue walkt vprightly both towards God and man vniuersally so as not to haue swarued in thought Gal. 3.10 Secondly that God requires of man absolute perfect and vniuersall obedience vnder paine of the curse as if he still had originall iustice Thirdly that inordinate thoughts rising from carnall concupisence and originall corruption euen in the regenerate Rom. 7.7 24. Prou. 5.19 though there bee no consent of the will Gen. 33.9 are euill and displeasing vnto God Fourthly that the desires of men should be so satisfied with their owne 2 Kin. 4.13 that they might inwardly delight in the good things of their Neighbours generally without enuy or desire of them Q. What is it to couet A. To thinke of delight in with a longing after any good thing that is our Neighbours Pro. 21.26 though there be no consent of the will to get it such euill thoughts are first cast into vs by Satan either mediately or immediately H●b 2.19 and if we presently cast them out againe they are his sinnes not ours Secondly raised within vs whereby the heart is tickled with the suddaine apprehension of some forbidden fruit against the rule of charitie and out of selfe-loue Q. May men couet nothing at all A. Yes First there is a naturall coueting after meate and drinke Mich. 2.2 which preserue nature in being Secondly a spirituall coueting after the best things 1 Cor. 12.31 containing good motions and a lusting of the spirit against the flesh both lawfull Q. What may wee not couet A. First that which for the present neither is nor ought to bee ours Secondly Mat. 20.14 15. any good thing which we cannot enioy without the manifest hurt and dammage of our neighbour whether they be goods mooueable as wife seruant Mich. 2.2 Oxe or Asse or immooueable as house with all the appurtenances both within and without doores Q. Why is this euill coueting forbidden here in the last place A. First because it points vnto the fountaine whence flowes the breach of all the former commands Mat 15.18 Secondly it is and ought to be a rule briefely to try and examine our obedience to the rest Rom. 13.9 2 Cor. 10.5 Thirdly to teach vs that thoughts are not free but the last internall enemy to be opposed by a Christian Q. What is here condemned A. First generally originall corruption Gen. 25.22 carnall concupiscence wandring thoughts and inordinate desires after the good things of others 1 King 21.2 2 Sam. 23.15 Gal. 5.26 Secondly specially discontentednesse with our outward estate which doth depriue vs of all comfort in our life Q. How many wayes may this law be broken A. Two First in regard of our selues Secondly with respect to others Q. How in regard of our selues A. First by vnder-valueing our present condition when men thinke they haue nothing Gen. 25.22 because not euery thing that they are no bodie because not euery bodie Secondly 1 Kin. 21.4 by a vehement desire after change being presently more happie could they see it Prou 24.21 then they should be after Thirdly by entertaining Satans suggestions with delight and giuing the minde leaue to play with euery sudden corrupt motion Q. How is it broken with respect to others A. First Psal 35.15 by desiring and delighting in their losse Secondly by enuying their happinesse in such and such particulars Pro 24.17 18 Thirdly Gen. 30.1 Eccles 4.4 by wishing their good things from them as wiues seruants houses gardens fields c. Fourthly by boasting in a vaine and light manner of our owne good things 2 Sam. 11.4 in the audience of others whereby they are stirr'd vp to couet Q. What is here commended and enioyned A. First generally originall iustice spirituall vprightnesse in all thoughts and motions of the heart Gen. 17.1 1. Tim. 6.6 Secondly specially contentednesse with our outward state and condition Q. What is required in Christians that they may endeauour to keepe this law A. First a right disposition of iudgement will and affe●tion First of iudgement concerning the wisedome and goodnesse of God Psal 34.8 9.16.5 6. that he hath and doth dispose of his seruants most wisely and louingly Secondly of will to rest satisfied in obedience vnto him with what they haue or want till the Lord see it fit to change their estate Thirdly of affection to loue their neighbours as themselues and to delight in Gods blessings affoorded them Secondly an humble conceit of themselues and their owne Gen. 32.10 worth 18.27 the lowest hauing more then he deserues or can vse well and enough in his owne conceit to answer for Thirdly Prou. 4.23 Eccl. 10.20 watchfulnesse ouer the heart with all diligence Fourthly a present dislike of all inordinate thoughts or desires vpon their first rising which aime at their neighbours hurt vnder what pretence soeuer as to couet their neighbours wife not for any vncleannesse but for some speciall personall qualification it may be religion to wish their neighbours place house land or liuing not gratis Zach. 8.17 but vpon reasonable exchange or paiment of the worth in mony 1 Kin. 21.1 2 as Ahab did Naboths vineyard except in some approued case of vrging necessitie Q. What may bee learned hence A. First Psal 19.10 how perfect the law of God is requiring perfection of obedience Secondly that the thoughts of men Heb. 4 12. naturally are directly opposite to the law of God Thirdly to be content with that outward estate of life Rom. 8.7 wherein it shall please the Lord to place vs. Phil. 4.11 12 Fourthly carefully to resist and in desire to suppresse all corrupt motions impious iniurious or luxurious arising from some obiect apprehended by any sense formed in or represented to the mind Fifthly to vse all good meanes for the suppressing of euill and right ordering of all our desires as First when we wake to keepe our minds from wandring about vaine and vnprofitable things Secondly while we

proposed and maintained by that company with reference still vnto the rule Q. What doe you beleeue of it A. First that it is but one although it may bee diuersly considered Secondly Iohn 10.16 Ephe. 4.4 5. that Christ is the sole head of this Church both in regard of life and gouerment Thirdly 1 Tim. 2.5 Acts 2.47 Mat. 16.18 that I cannot haue God for my Father except I haue this Church for my Mother Fourthly that this Church is free from errour finall and fundamentall so differing from particular visible Churches which consisting of a mixt multitude are apt to erre remoue Q. Is grace vniuersall as the Church is A. Yes rightly vnderstood this Church is not so vniuersall as to containe all men nor grace so vniuersall as to saue all men Q. Cannot a man be wrought out of this Catholike Church being once in it A. No hee is kept by the power of God through faith vnto saluation Ier. 32.4 1 Pet. 1.5 Q. But cannot a man bee wrought out of a particular visible Church A. Yes he may be cast out by two doores First of legall expulsion by that high and fearefull Ecclesiasticall censure of excommunication 1 Cor. 5.2 Math. 16.19 1 Iohn 2.19 rightly ordered Secondly of voluntary separation by heresie schisme or for some gainefully carnall ends Q. How may a man know such a visible Church from which hee can not offensiuely separate A. First by the pure and powerfull preaching of the Word of Christ Secondly Ioh 8.30.47 Acts 2.42 Mat. 18.17 Psal 1.1 2. by a sincere administration of Sacraments according to Christs institution as neere as may be attained Thirdly by a good forme of discipline agreeable to the Word at least in the rules and grounds thereof although there may be many faults and failings in the execution Fourthly by a conscionable practice of obedience in the perfect members of it Q. Is this nationall Church here with vs in England such a one A. Yes as I am fully perswaded hauing all the marks of a sound visible member of the Catholike Church before cited Q. What doe you learne from this confession A. First how vnlikely a thing it is Psa 14.1 2 3 and strange to flesh and blood that there should be any such companie in the world seeing it must be beleeued Rom. 5.12 Acts 2.47 Mat. 10.16.18.17 Ephes 4.1 Secondly the necessitie of getting into and the excellency of being in this Church like Noah Arke wherein none can perish Thirdly wisely to discerne of assemblies therein lest I mistake a den of theeues for the house of God all companies laying claime to the Church Fourthly humbly to submit to her doctrine comparing it still with the rule I may not so beleeue the Church as to take her word before Christs the honour of the Church consisting in her dutifull subiection to him Fifthly continually to behaue my selfe as becomes a child of the Church in all holinesse of life and conuersation Q. How is the Church described A. Two waies First by her properties Holy and Catholike Secondly by her priuiledges set downe to the end of the Creed Communion of Saints remission of sinne resurrection of the flesh and life euerlasting Q. Why is the Church called Holy A. First because of her separation in her members from the prophane multitude in the world Secondly Iohn 15.19 1 Cor. 12.13 Cant. 6.4 Heb. 12.14 Reu. 17.1 2. because of the imputation of holinsse from Christ her Head and Husband who endowed her with all his good things on the marriage day especially faith and loue Thirdly by reason of the inchoation of holy practice and Christs acceptation of her endeauours Fourthly for distinction sake of the Militant from the Malignant Church which is a most prophane and impure companie Q. What doe you learne from this property A. First that if I be in this Church I must be holy particular visible Churches containe a mixt multitude of good and bad Reu. 21.2 27 Psal 93.5 this Catholike Church receiues none but good Secondly as in all places and companies so especially I must manifest holinesse in the Temple and companie of the Saints assembled holinesse becomes Gods house for euer Thirdly sharpely to reprooue Papists for giuing this title and more to the present Pope not only holy but which is a name of blasphemie his holinesse Q. Why is the Church called Catholike A. First because it is disperst ouer the face of the whole earth Secondly Acts 10.34 35. Ephes 2.13 Acts 2.47 it hath been in all ages and shall continue to the end of time Thirdly it containes penitent sinners of all sorts and conditions none simply excluded Fourthly in respect of the truth she teacheth which is Catholike Fifthly to difference her from particular visible Churches whereof no one can be called the Catholike Church Q. What doe you learne from it A. First a lesson of comfort seeing Christ hath prouided so large an Arke to saue his children in let none despaire Hab. 2.3 Esay 26.20 Ezech. 9.4 1 Kin. 19.18 Secondly to reprooue Papists who tye this terme Catholike to the particular Church of Rome against the light and voice of common sence Thirdly what a stay good men haue here against the feare of common corruptions whereby the Lord is prouoked daily The Church is Catholike as God is grieued and dishonoured by wicked men euery where so he is againe well pleased and honoured with the seruice of his children euery where seuen thousand wee reade of that neuer bowed their knees to Baal Q. What is the meaning of this word Communion A. That there is a societie or co-partnership of many together Acts 2 44. Ephes 1.10.4.13 16. 1 Cor. 12.12 13. Heb. 11.40 in the possession and vse of spirituall riches implying three things First vnion with them with whom we haue communion mystically and spiritually knit as members vnder one head Secondly mutuall communication in giuing to one another and receiuing from one another Thirdly an obligation or tie to employ all our strength and gifts to the good of the whole bodie Q. Who are meant by Saints here A. Not the dead onely much lesse such as are canonized by the Roman Bishop Rom. 1.7 1 Cor. ● 2 2 Tim. 2.19 but all that are in Christ sanctified by his Spirit and washt in his blood whether dead and liuing Q. Why are they called Saints A. First because of their separation from the rest of the world who are heartie enemies to sanctifie and holy walking by an effectuall calling Secondly 2 Cor. 6.17 Heb. 7.26 1 Cor. 6.2 by reason of the imputation of Christs holinesse in number waight and measure to all his members Thirdly in regard of their inherent though imperfect sanctification wrought in them by the Spirit of God in the vse of his Ordinances Fourthly in respect of their right to a Saint-ship in glorie Q. How many parts are there of this Communion A. Two First of

whot meanes he may keepe it ibid. what vertues are therein enjoyned in respect of our selves and others 172 173 174. what may be learned from the whole 175 Commandement the eight what is the summe and meaning of it 176 177. by whom it is usually broken 180 how in respect of our selves and how with reference to others 182 183. profitable directions for the right ordering of a mans estate so as he may be sure to please God 184. what is required in men that they may endeavour to keepe this Law 185. and what may be profitably observed from the whole 187 Commandement the ninth what is the meaning of it 188. what is therin forbidden 189. why forbidden next after theft 191. how many wayes this Law is broken 192. what is therein enjoyned with respect to our selves 196. in regard of others 197. what is required in men that they may keepe this precept 201. and what may be learned frō it 202 Commandement the tenth what is the end and meaning of it 203. what it is to covet 204. what we may not covet and why it is forbidden in the last place 205. what is therein condemned 206. how many wayes it may bee broken with reference to our selves or others 207. what is enjoyned 208. what is requisite in men they may endeauour to doe it 209. and what may be learned from it 210 Comming of Christ to judgement what it is from whence how and to what end he shall come 54 55 Communion of Saints what it is and how many parts there are of it 70 71 72. what it is to beleeve the Communion of Saints 73. how a man may get into it and know himselfe to be admitted 73 74. what use may be made of it ibid. Communion at the Lords Table what a Christian must doe when hee is comne unto it and about to receive 368. what gesture may be used 370. what employment is best after men have received 371. they may not sleepe nor idly gaze about less they give advantage to Satan and open the mouthes of strangers justly to censure them what is required in communicants after all is done and every one departed his way 380 Conception of Christ what it meanes 28. and what wee may learne from it 29 Conclusion of the Lords Prayer what is the meaning of it 276. with the termes of Kingdome Power and Glory opened apart 277 278 279. what they containe all together 281. what is required in us that we may so conclude in deed and truth 282. and what may be learned from that conclusion 283 Conversion what 318. by what meanes ib. from what and to what are men converted 319. whether men may know the time of their conversion 320. how a Christian may discerne that grace in himselfe 321. a case touching conversion delayed 322. Contrition what 356. in what order the Lord works it ibid. how sound contrition may bee discerned from counterfeit 357. Conscience what 332. how it may be rectified and made good to us ibid. how a good conscience may bee knowne 333. how it may be kept in a holy temper and good order 334. Confession what 352. what men must confesse and how ibid. to whom wee must make it 353. whether auricular confession bee necessary 354. what benefit men might reape by Confession rightly ordered 355 Creation what 307 how man was created and to what end ibid. Creed why it is called so 16. for the meaning thereof see the severall Articles as they lye opened in order pag. 17. ad p. 91. Crucified what it signifies why Christ was to bee crucified and what may be learned from it 37 Covenant we enter into at our Baptisme what 7. note by the way that calling conversion regeneration sanctification mortification vivification with some other termes are described all in the easiest manner and that as divers names not different things that so when you meet with any one of them and they are often used indifferently one for another you might understand the meaning of all one maine cause why most heare much and profit nothing is ignorance of our termes D. DAmnation what 340. how a man may escape it 341 Death of Christ what it was why and what may be learned from it 38 39 40. Directions for the getting and right ordering of a mans outward estate so as he may be sure to please God 184 185. E. EVer and ever what is the meaning of that phrase as it is used in the Lords Prayer 280. Evill what is understood by it in the Lords Prayer 269. what it is to deliver from evill 270 Examination what 303. how and in what a Christian must examine himself before he come to the Lords Table 304 Election what 305. how a man may attaine a comfortable assurance of his owne Election 306 F. FAith what it is as mentioned in the Creed 17. what it is to beleeve 18 Faith a further description of it 344. to which let this be adjoyned that faith is a resting of an humble soule upon Christ Iesus for righteousnesse according to the tenour of the Gospell how a Christian may discerne this grace in himselfe 344. what i● false faith and how it may be discerned 346. how saving faith is ordinarily wrought in men and what are most contrary to it 350 Father what is to be beleeved of the first person in Trinitie 19. what may be gathered from his Titles ●o what is meant by Father in the Lords Prayer and what may bee learned from it 218. why wee are taught to say Our Father 219. how he is said to be in heaven and what may be learned from it 220 G. GOds how men may make other gods to themselves 92. every idoll in opinion or practice is a strange god Of grace there are two infallible and unseparable marks 1. A spirituall combate Rom. 7. 2. Love of the brethren 1 Ioh. 3.14 H. HEll how Christ descended why what may be learned from it 43 Holy Ghost how he is described 58. why called holy Spirit 59. what it is to beleeve in him and what use may be made of that Article 60. how a man may know whether the holy Spirit dwell in him 61 Husbands their dutie 135. and wherein they offend 143 Humiliation what 356. how a Christian may be comfortably perswaded he is truly humbled 357. how the Lord doth humble his children 360. why he doth so 361. how a Christian may undergoe this with comfort and patience 362 363. a case touching humiliation not felt but the contrary rather as it may be with truly humbled soules 36● ●65 what cannot stand with sound humiliation 366 Hypocrisie what 337. how an hypocrite may be knowne 338. how hee may be cured of that dangerous disease 340. I. IEsus what it signifies 21. and what may be learned from it 22 Images whether all forbidden simply in the second Commandement 105 Incarnation who was incarnate why how and what may be learned from it 26 27 Inventions humane whether all