The compleat Christian, and compleat armour and armoury of a Christian, fitting him with all necessary furniture for that his holy profession, or, The doctrine of salvation delivered in a plain and familiar explication of the common catechisme, for the benefit of the younger sort, and others : wherein summarily comprehended is generally represented the truly orthodox and constant doctrine of the Church of England, especially in all points necessary to salvation / by W.S., D.D.

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The compleat Christian, and compleat armour and armoury of a Christian, fitting him with all necessary furniture for that his holy profession, or, The doctrine of salvation delivered in a plain and familiar explication of the common catechisme, for the benefit of the younger sort, and others : wherein summarily comprehended is generally represented the truly orthodox and constant doctrine of the Church of England, especially in all points necessary to salvation / by W.S., D.D.
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Slatyer, William, 1587-1647.
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[London] :: Printed for the authour,
1643.
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"The compleat Christian, and compleat armour and armoury of a Christian, fitting him with all necessary furniture for that his holy profession, or, The doctrine of salvation delivered in a plain and familiar explication of the common catechisme, for the benefit of the younger sort, and others : wherein summarily comprehended is generally represented the truly orthodox and constant doctrine of the Church of England, especially in all points necessary to salvation / by W.S., D.D." In the digital collection Early English Books Online. https://name.umdl.umich.edu/A60361.0001.001. University of Michigan Library Digital Collections. Accessed May 6, 2024.

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55. Why called Saints?

Both

  • By the generall calling of God to grace.
  • Out of charity to the Church of God in all.
  • The visible members presumed faithfull.
  • In hope of the inheritance of Saints, and desire that it may be given to all.
  • For that the best part are indeed Saints of God.

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