by Cesar, to whom he had back? He was converted, appealed. What befel him on his voyage to Rome? He was shipwrecked, Acts 27. Upon what island was he cast? Upon Melita, supposed to be the same as Malta. What happened to him there? A viper fastened up. on his hand. What did Paul do with the viper? He shook it off into the fire, Acts 28:5. How long did Paul continue at Rome? At least two years. How did he spend his time there? In preaching in the house, where he lived, Acts 28:30, 31. LESSON 45 Who ran away from Philemon? Onesimus. How came he to go and sent back by Paul. Who made shipwreck concerning faith? Hyme neus and Alexander. Why was John banished to the isle of Patmos? For the word of God and the testimony of Jesus Christ, Rev. 1:9. Who appeared to John in Patmos? Christ. For what purpose? To reveal to him things, that were to take place. To whom was John directed to write? To the 7 churches in Asia. Who are concerned to know what the spirit said to those churches? Those who have ears to hear. LESSON 46. Who is the Brightness of the Father's glory? Christ, Heb. 1:3. Who is Lord of lords and King of kings? Christ, Rev. 17:14. Who thought it not robbery to be equal with God? Christ, Phil. 2:6. Who searcheth the reins and hearts? Christ, Rev. 2:23. Who is the Root and the Offspring of David? Christ,. Rev. 22:16. Who is the First and the Last? Christ, Rev. 2:8. Who is full of grace and truth? Christ, John 1:14. Who is the Prince of peace! Christ, Is. 9:6. Who is the Lamb of God? Christ, John 1:29, 36. Who is the Prince of life? Christ, Acts 3:15. Who is the Captain of salvation? Christ, Heb. 2:10. Acts 9:17. Who is the Lion of the tribe of Judah? Christ, Rev. 5:5. Who is the Door of the sheep? Christ, John 10:7. Who is the Bread of life? Christ, John 6:48. Who is the Author and Finisher of faith? Christ, Heb. 12:2. Who is the Way, and the Truth, and the Life? Christ, John 14:6. Who has the keys of hell and of death? Christ, Rev. 1:18. Who is the great Shepherd of the sheep? Christ, Heb. 13:20. Who is the true Vine? Christ, John 15:1: Who is the believer's Life! Christ, Col 3:4. Who is the Head of the church? Christ, Col. 1:18. day, to day, and for ever? Christ, Heb. 13:8. Who is altogether lovely? Who is the same yester- Christ, Song 5:16, THE WESTMINSTER ASSEMBLY'S SHORTER CATECHISM, With short explanatory Notes and copious Scripture Proofs and Illustrations. This excellent Catechism has stood the test of ages. It was composed nearly 170 years ago by more than 100 ministers at Westminster in England. It is called The Shorter Catechism, to distinguish it from a larger one, made by the same Assembly. It has probably done ten times more good than any volume written by man uninspir ed; and is undoubtedly the best Catechism in existence. The Notes are mostly those of Dr. Watts, which have been found so useful to explain to the young learner the meaning of important words and phrases. It is confidently hoped that this edition of the Assembly's Catechism will be found at least as valuable for children as any in print; and that young people will derive much instruction, and Christians anspeakable satisfaction from carefully consulting the numerous Scriptures referred to. 1. What is the chief end of man? Man's chief end is to glorify God, and enjoy him for ever.t Chief end, That which ought to be man's chief aim anddesign, and which he should seek, as his chief happiness. To glorify God, To do him honor, as the most glorions and most excellent Being, Ps 50:23. To enjoy God, Torejoice in his presence and in his love. 1 Cor, 10:31. Whether there fore ye eat, or drink, or whatso ever ye do, do all to the glory of God. Col. 3:23, And whatsoever ye do, do it heartily as to the Lord, and not unto men, Ps. 29:2 & 1161 1. Is. 42:8. Dan, 5:23. Mal. 2:2. Matt. 5:16. Luke 2:14. John 12:28 & 13:31,32 & 17:4&15:821.19. Acts 12:23. Rom. 1:21. 3:23. Gal. 1:24. 1 Fet, 4:11. Rev. 4:11. +Ps. 32:11. Be glad in the Lord and rejoice, ye righteous, and shout for joy, all ye that are upright in heart. Phil. 4:4. Rejoice in the Lord alway; and again, I say, rejoice, Ps. 4:6 42:1,2 64:10 6813 73:25,26. Phil. 3:1. Rev. 7:16,17. 2. What rule has God give en, to direct us, how we may glorify and enjoy him? The word of God, which is contained in the scriptures of the old and new testament, is the only rule, to direct us, how we may glorify and enjoy him.t The Scriptures of the Old and New Testament, The Bible. 2 Tim. 3:16. All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and 18 profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruc tion in righteousness, Heb, 1:1,2. 2 Pet. 1:21. ly teach, what man is to be lieve concerning God, and what duty God requires of man. 4. What is God? God is a spirit,* infinite, eternal, and unchangeable, in his being, wisdom, pow. er, holiness, justice, goodness and truth. † A spirit, A being that has un derstanding and will; but no shape nor parts; nor can it be seen with the eyes. Infinite, Without bound. Eternal, Without beginning or end. John 4:24. God is a spirit; and they that worship him must wor ship him in spirit and in truth. † Job 11:7. Canst thou by searching find out God? canst thou find out the Almighty unto perfection? Ps 90:2. Mal.3:6. Ps.139: 1-12 James 1:17. 1 Kings 8:27. Heb. 4:13. Rom. 11:33. Acts 15:18. Col.2:3. Deut.32: 4. Ps. 147:5. Ex. 34:6. 5. Are there more gods than one? There is but one only, the living and true God Is. 45:22. Look unto me, and be ye saved, all the ends of the earth; for I am God, and there is none else. 6. How many persons are there in the Godhead? There are three persons in the Godhead, the Father,t the Son, and the Holy Ghost; and these three are one God, the same in sub stance, equal in power and glory. Three persons in the Godhead, Three, to whom the personal terms, I, thou, he, are applied. * 1 John 5:7. For there are three, that bear record in heaven, the Father, the Word, and the Holy Ghost; and these three are one, Mat.28:19. 2 Cor.13:14. Gen. 1.2663:22611:7. Is.6:3. Rev.4:8. +Mat. 10:32. Whosoever there fore shall confess me before men, him will I confess also before my Father, which is in heaven. Mat. 11:27 15:1318:1025:34. John 1:1,14. In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God,and the Word was God. And the Word was made flesh, and dwelt among us, and we be held his glory, the glory as of the only begotten of the Father, full of grace and truth, Mat. 8:29 14:35 & 27:43,54. John 1:54 & 3:18 & 5:17-23&10:1518, 29, 30, 36-38. Is. 7:14. Mat 1:23. Is 9:6. Heb.1:3,8. 1John5:20.1 Tim.3:16. John 20:28. Phil.2:5,6,10,11 Heb. 13:8. Rev 1:8&2:8. Eph 4:10. Mat. 18:20 & 28:20. John 3: 13. Rev. 2:23. John 2:24,25& 21:17. Heb. 1:6. Mat. 8:2&9: 18&14:33&15:25&28:9. Joh. 9:38. Luke 24:52. Acts 7:59. Acts 5:3,4. But Peter said, Ananias, why hath Satan filled thine heart to lie to the Holy Ghost-thou hast not lied unto men, but unto God, Gen. 1:2. Job 26:13&53:4 Ps. 104:50. Is. 40:13,14. Mat 3:16. Luke 1: 35. John 3:5&14:16,17,26& 15:26&16:7-11,13. Acts 2:4 &15:28&16:6,7 &20:23&28; 25. Is.6:9. Rom. 8:15,16,26, 23. Eph. 2:18. 2 Thes. 2:13. Heb. 3:7-9. Ex. 17:7. Heb. 9:14&10:15,16. 7. What are the decrees of God? The decrees of God are his eternal purpose, according to the counsel of his own will, whereby for his own glory he hath fore ordained, whatsoever comes to pass. Eph. 1:11. Being predestinated according to the purpose of him, who worketh all things after the counsel of his own will, 2 Sam. 17:14. Foo 7:1&14:5,14. Ps. 33:11 Prav 19:21. Is.14;24, 27&19:12&23:9&46:10,11& 55:11. Fer.32:19. Dan.4:24, 35 & 8:19 &9:24. Hab. 1:12. Zeph.3:8. Mat. 24:22,24,31 & 26:24. Mark 13:20. Luke 18:7&22:22. John 6:39 & 10: 16. Acts 1:24&2:23&4:27,28 &17:26,31. Rom. 8:28-33& 9:11&11:5,7. Eph.1:4,5. Col. 3:12. 1 Thes.1:4. 2 Thes.2:13. 1Tim.5:21. 2 Tim.2:10. Tit. 4 verse. Rev.17:17. 1:1. Heb.6:17. 1Pet. 1:2. Jude 8. How does. God execute his decrees? God executeth his decrees in the works of creation and providence. Execute, Fulfil or bring to pass. 9. What is the work of creation? The work of creation is 27&9;1&15:16. 1Cor.2:10,11, God's making all things of &6:19&12:1-13. Gal, 5:22, nothing by the word of his |