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A. Yes, they are.

q. Did not this one GOD, Ordain, or Decree all things?

A. Yes; all things that come to pass in the World.

q. For what end did he design them?

A. For His own Glory.

q. And did he not make the world for the same bid?

A. Yes; He did.

Q.In what time did he make the World?

A. In six days time.

Q. What was there before the World was made?

A. Nothing, but God himself.

q. Doth not God, who made the World, preserve and guide it?

A. Yes; By his All-powerful providence.

q. Did not God make the Angels?

A. Yes; He did.

q. Did not some of the Angels fall?

A. Yes; and became Devils.

q. Did not God make Man?

A. Yes: He did.

q. Whereof did He make his Body?

A. Of the Dust of the Earth.

q. And what is his Soul?

A. A Spirit that is Immortal, or dyeth not.

q. Hath Man a Spirit as well as God?

A. Yes, for he was made after God's Image.

q. How was Man made in the image of God?

A. He was created in Knowledge, Righteousness, and Holiness.

q. But is Man a Spirit without bounds?

A. No: He is not.

q. For what end did God make Man?

A. To Glorifie and Enjoy Him.

q. What is it to glorifie God.

A. To shew forth the Perfections of His Nature, Word, and Works.

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