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“It is our duty to look to God's commands, and not to His decrees; to our own duty, and not to His purposes. The decrees of God are a vast ocean, into which many possibly have curiously pried to their own horror and despair; but few or none have ever pried into them to their own profit and satisfaction.”

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Book:An Illustration of the Doctrines of the Christian Religion, with Respect to Faith and Practice, Upon the Plan of the Assembly's Shorter Catechism, Comprehending a Complete Body of Divinity
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An Illustration of the Doctrines of the Christian Religion, with Respect to Faith and Practice, Upon the Plan of the Assembly's Shorter Catechism, Comprehending a Complete Body of Divinity

This book is a detailed exploration of Christian theology, focusing on faith and practice as outlined in the Assembly's Shorter Catechism. It provides a thorough examination of various Christian doctrines, offering a comprehensive body of divinity. more

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Thomas Boston
Thomas Boston

Thomas Boston, born on March 17, 1676 and died on May 20, 1732, was a figure of unknown profession or category. His life was marked by【brief description of life experiences】and he made significant【description of achievements and contributions】. He has had a profound【description of impact and evaluation】. more

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