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 and became obedient even to the death of the Croſs that he might redeem us from it.

Q. 11. Who ſhall be ſaved by Jeſus Chriſt from the wrath and curſe of God?

A. Theſe who have true faith in him, who unfeignedly repent of their ſins, and do ſincerely obey his Commandments.

Q. 12. What is faith in Jeſus Chriſt?

A. It is a ſaving grace by which we both believe his whole doctrine, and truſt in him as our only Saviour and Redeemer; and intirely give up our ſelves to him to be taught, ſaved, and ruled by him as our Prophet, Prieſt, and King.

Q. 13. Rehearſe the Articles of our Faith?

A. I believe in God the Father Almighty, &c.

Q 14. What is Repentance?

A. It is godly ſorrow for ſin; and an hearty and real turning from it unto God.

Q. 15. What is the rule of our obedience?

A. The will of God, as it is contained in the Scriptures, in particularly in the Ten Commandments.

Q. 16. Rehearse the Ten Commandments?

A. I am the Lord thy God, &c.

Q. 17. What is the ſum which our Saviour hath given of the Commandments?

A. Thou ſhalt love the Lord thy God with all thine heart, with all thy ſoul, and with all thy mind, and with all thy ſtrength and thy neighbour as thy ſelf.

Q 18. Whoſe example ſhould we follow in obeying the laws of God?

A. The example of our Lord Jeſus Chriſt who hath commanded us to deny ourſelves, and to take up our croſs daily and follow him

Q. 19. Wherein are we to follow him?

A. We muſt, as he did often pray to God, and praiſe him; and muſt give up ourſelves wholly to the will of God is, all things even in the ſharpeſt aſſiſt one and ſufferings and we muſt not do our own will, nor deſign