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Kzk.xxxvi. 2«. ,^t'J^°''t ^^"st say those are blessed who get the new heart and the right spirit ? Blessed are the pure in heart : for they shall see God. Matt. v. 8. , Blessed are the poor in spirit : for theirs is the Kin«»(ioiii of heaven. Matt. v. 3. 7. Whom are children told to remember ? Remember now thy Creator in the days of thy youth while the evil days come not/nor the years draw nigh, when thou shalt .«^ay, I have no pleasure in them. Ec. xii. 1. ^ gota"::hrrtV''"°"" whether a child has Even a child is known by his doinas, whether his work bo pure, and whether it be rii^ht. Prov XX. 11. ■ ft ^ '"V. 9. Who sent Christ into this world to die for sinners .' God so loved the world, that he uave his only begotten son, that whosoever believcth in him I ose who ask , and a new cxvi. 2H. sed who get 1" thry shall theirs is the imber ? days of thy t, nor the , I have no child has s, whether ^ht. Prov. to die for 9 e his only h in him I 5 should not perish, but have everlasting life. Joha iii. IG. 10. How can we get eternal life ? He that believeth on the Son hath everlasting life, and he that believeth not the Son shall not see life ; but the wrath of God abideth on him. John iii. 36. Jesus said unto her, I am the resurrection and the life : he that believeth in me, though he were dead, yet shall he live : and whosoever liveth, and believeth in me shall never die. John. xi. 25. 26. 11. What does Christ say about conversion ? Jesus answered and said, Verily, verily, I say unto thee, Except a man be born again he can- not see the kingdom of God. John iii. 3. Verily, I say unto you, Except ^<^ be convert- ed and become as little childre;i> ye shall not enter into the kingdom of Heaven. Matt.xviii. 3. 12. What converts the soul ? The law of the Lord is perfect, converting the soul : the testimony of the Lord is sure, making wise the simple. Ps. xix. 7. 13. Does God promise to teach children ? f I 6 Come ye children, hearken unto me. I will teach you the fear of the Lord. Ps. xxxiv. 11 . 14. What does the fear of God teach ? And now Israel, what doth the Lord thy God require of thee, but to fear the Lord thy God,to walk in all his ways, and to love him and'to serve the Lord thy God with all thy soul. Deut X. 12. 15. la love to God required ? Jesus said unto him, Thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart, and with all thy soul. 16. What is promised to those who love and serve the Lord ? v« «im He that hath my commandments, and keepeth them, he it is that loveth me : and he that loveth me shall be loved of my Father, and I will love him, and will manifest myself to him. John 14. loil?^^*^ P^oof does Christ require of this If a man love me he will keep my words John XIV. 15. If ye love mc, keep my commandmeDts. John XIV. 15. ko me. T will Ps. xxxiv. 11. THE SWEPHERD AND HIS FLOCK. each? Lord thy God •rd tJiy Godjto e him and to y soul. Deut. love the Lord h all thy soul. vho love and i, and keepeth he that loveth id I will love m. John 14. quire of tliis ) my words, ments. John 1. Who is the Shepherd ? I am the good shepherd, the good shepherd giveth his life for the sheep. John x. 1 1 . 2. Who are the Sheep 7 And he calleth his own sheep by name, and leadeth them out. John x. 8. 3. Do the sheep know Christ ? My sheep hear my voice, and I know them, and they follow me. John x. 27. 4. Is Christ's flock large ? Fear not little flock : it is your Father's good pleasure to give you the kingdom. Luke xii. 22. 5. What has Christ promised to do for the lambs of his flock ? He shall feed his flock like a shepherd ; he shall gather the lambs with his arm, and carrv them in his bosom, and shall gently lead those that are with young. Is. xl. 11. H 8 M ' 1!! 6. Does Christ feed his flock ? T will feed my flock, and I will cause them to lie down, saith the Lord. Ez. xxxiv. 15. The Lord is my shepherd, I shall not want. Ps. xxiii. 1. 1 i I I 9 THE ATTRIBUTES OF GOD. 11 cause them xxxiv. 15. ball not want. 1. Does God see and know all things ? Thou God seest me. Gen. xvi. 17. For his eyes are upon the ways of man, and he seeth all his goings. Job. xxxiv. 21. The eyes of the Lord are in eve. place be- holding the evil and the good. Prov'l xv. 3. Can any hide himself in secret places that I shall not see him ? Saith the Lord. Jer. xxiii. 24. 2. Is God everlasting ? The Lord is the true God he is the living God and everlasting King. Jer. x. 10. 8. Is lie a God of wisdom ? Lord how manifold are thy works ! in wis- dom hast thou made them all : the earth is full of thy riches. Ps. civ. 24. To God only wise, be glory through Jesus Christ for ever, amen. Rom. xvi. 27. 4. Is he a God of truth ? A God of truth, and without iniquity, just and I I ! n I i II 90 right ijatooo '©DuteasxiiaisiTTA sht Thy counsels of oldareaithfubess and truth Is. XXV. 1. ? a?lin^S? h.u, huD xio.T h(iIfii}^%\h)^q^y^fQr J" ,am hcbly. ^Ley,i xi:M4. There^i^ ntW^olir'ils the L^rd.'*!' Satri.Mi.^l -c;do9r>{q ^-tru a. ,,,; : ; .J - j ,,, ., j 6..asvQQd(jn^t and) righteous i? ii v. .. • . IZr'^^ fe i^ighteous in: all ^hik .ways^/^nd 7. Is God merciful and kind ? The Lord, the Lord God,' merciful and ora- m^,}m^ BtiffehT^gi fend abuhdant in -oodness and truth. E^.^ xMx-ii^.^. . j >.:i .. i.; ,;.;, , . . .; Gracious is the Lord and righteous : yea, our God IS merciful. Fs'.i^xn.'tf -— ' - ^^^ ' .-. - ^ r ni ! r;;!ij/^ -^.ij -.-i,; Ll^iniiai wo.l [/in J Q lifit fisftendablte takioas.Jie.^leasdth ? i ;; i i.i j Whatsoever the Lord pleasei that 'di^ Win' h^4n,ia^ in etii^th,u6 t^e ^aa, j^nd^ all d^en places. PBi.«xK<3fV/'6iJ-i .^i - ; ,.>- j . . . ./j J. Are all creitures 'aepsriderit upon God'a rA 3HT ilness and truth. boD aooQ .1 hik .ways-,' find I .V. ! \ rciful and gra- mt in ^^odness eous : jea, our that'di^ he in rafiid^all deep t upon God's 11 In whose hand is the soul of every living thine and the breath of all mankind. Job xii. 10. For in him we live and move and have our being. Acts xvii. 28. The Lord shall preserve thee from all evil; he shall preserve thy soul. Ps. cxxi. 7. 12 THE BIBLE. 1. Is the Bible inspired ? All Scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for cor- rection, for instruction in righteousness. 2. Tim. iii. 16. Prophecy came not in old time by the will of , man ; but holy men of God spake as they were moved by the Holy Ghost. 2 Peter i. 21. 2. Is the Word of God to be studied ? Search the Scriptures ; for in them ye think ye have eternal life ; and they are they which testify of me. John V. 39. Therefore, shall ye lay up these words in your heart, and in your soul. Deut. xi. 18. 3. Is hearing or reading the Word all that is required ? But he said, Yea, rather blessed are that have the Word of God and keep it. Luke xi. 28. But v^hoso looketh into the perfect law of liberty, aud continueth therein, he being not a 'O J --S.S- ,» 'iV^t rji viiu Vtuiu, tills nicld shall be blessed in his deed. Jas. i. 25. ispiration of God, r reproof, for cor- eousness. 2. Tim. me by the will of ake as they were Peter i. 21. studied ? them ye think ye hey which testify use words in your , xi. 18. Word all that is ied are that have Luke xi. 28. perfect law of he being not a c word, this man IS. i. 25. 13 12, Are Parents to teach Scriptures ? their children the And ye shall teach them to your children speaking of them when thou sittestin thine house and when thou walkest by the way, when thou liest down, and when thou risest up. Deut. xi.l 9. !i I' 14 THE SABBATH. 1. When did God institute the Sabbath ? 1i.^l^ ^""^ ^'T^ *^^ '^^^"*^ ^aj' and sancti- fied It- because that m it, he had rested from all his work which God created and made. Gen. ii 3. J 2. Does God command the Sabbath to be kept ? ^ Kemember the Sabbath day, to keep it holy. Ye shall keep my sabbaths, and reverence mv sanctuary ; I am the Lord. Lev. xix 30. 3. Is God's blessing promised to those who reverence the Sabbath ? Blessed is the man that doeth this, and the feon of man that layeth hold on it, that keepeth the Sabbath from polluting it and keepeth his hand from doing any evil. Ls. lii. 2. 4. Is God anpry with Sabbath breakers.' They polluted my Sabbaths; then I eaid I would pour out my fury upon them. Ezk. xx.21. H. e Sabbath ? day, and sancti- d rested from all made. Gen. ii 3. 3bath to be kept ? to keep it holy. id reverence my V. xix 30. !d to those who [ this, and the it, that keepeth md keepeth his ii. 2. breakers.' then I said I m V^'/h yv 91 — •• -SA.iji, I 15 CHILDREN'S DUTIES. 1. Whom are children to honor and obey ? Honor thy Father and thy Mother; that thy days may be long in the land which the Lord thy God giveth thee. Ex. xx. 12. Hearken unto thy Father that begot thee ; and despise not thy Mother when she is old. Prov. xxiii. 22. Children obey your parents in all things, for this is well pleasing unto the Lord. Col. iii. 20. Children obey your parents, in the Lord for this is right. Ep. vi. 1. 2. Are children to be punished who disobey or dishonor their parents ? The eye that mocketh his father, and despiseth his mother, the ravens of the valley shall pick it, out, and the young eagles shall eat it. Prov! XXX. 17. Cursed is he that setteth light by his father or his mother : And all the people shall say Amen. Deut. xxvii. 16. -"■ -J — o —.»•■»... i»i ixi».< Wv/xu. wi \jOu { Keep thy tongue from evil, and thy lips from 16 ii: speaking guile. Ps. xxxiv. 13. Thou shalt not bear false witness against thy neighbour. Ex. xx. 16. 4. Is lying hateful to God ? Lying lips are an abomination to the Lord,but they that deal truly are his delight. Pro. xii.22. 5. Are liars to be punished ? All liars shall have their part In the lake that burneth with fire and brimstone. Rev. xxi. 8. A false witness shall not go unpunished: and he that speaketh lies shall perish. Prov. xix. 9. 6. Is swearing forbidden ? Thou shall not take the name of the Lord thy God in vain : for the Lord will not hold him guiltless that taketh his name in vain. Ex. xx.7. Ye shall not swear by my name falsely neither shalt thou profane the name of thy God : I am the Lord. Lev. xx. 1 2. Let your communication be, yea, yea; nay, nay ; for whatsoever is more than these cometh of evil. Matt. v. 37. 7. Is stealing forbidden ? 17 ess against thy to the Lord, but bt. Pro. xii.22. n the lake that Rev. xxi. 8. ipunished: and Prov. xix. 9. )f* the Lord thy I not hold him v&in. Ex. XX. 7. falsely neither hy God : I am yea, yea; nay, these Cometh Ye shall not steal, neither deal falsely, neither he one to another. Lev. xix 11. Let none of you suffer as a murderer, or as a thief or as an evil doer, or as a busy body in other men's matters. 1 Pet. iv. 15. Nor thieves, nor covetous, nor drunkards, nor revilers, nor extortioners, shall inherit the king- dom of God. 1. Cor. vi. 10. 8. Is much injurj done by the tongue? Death and life are in the power of the tongue : and they that love it shall eat the fruit thereof. Prov. xviii. 2U The tongue is a little member, and boasteth great things. Behold how great a matter a little fire kindleth. Jas. iii. 5. 9. Is the tongue to be bridled ? Keep thy tongue from evil, and thy lips from speaking guile. Ps. xxxiv. 13. In the multitude of words there wanteth not sm ; but he that refraineth his lips is wige Prov. X. 19. 10. Is tale bearing forbidden .' 18 ! I I i > I I Thou shalt not go down as a talc bearer among thy people : neither shalt thou stand against the blood of thy neighbour ; I am the Lord. Lev. xix. 16. 11. Arc slander and backbiting forbidden ? ^ Speak not evil, one of another, brcthern. Jas IV. li. To speak evil of no man, to be no brawlers, but gentle, shewing all meekness unto all men* Titus 111. 2. 12. What is the Scripture rule for conversa- tion ? Let no corrupt communication proceed out of your mouth, but that which is good to the use of edifying, that it may minister grace unto the hearers. Eph. iv. 29. 13. What must be laid aside ? Wherefore laying aside all malice, and all guile and hypocrisies, and envies and evil speak- ings. 1 Peter ii. 1. 14. Are the wicked to be envied ? Be thou not envious against evil men neither 20 tale bearer thou stand ; I am the rbidden ? cthern. Jas. no brawlers, I to all men. r conversa- oceed out of bo the use of le uoto the desire to be with them. Prov. xxiv. 1. Fret not thyself because of evil doers, neither be thou envious against the workers of iniquitv rs. xxxvii. 1. ^ ^ 15. Are evil companions to be avoided ? Be not deceived ; evil communications corrupt good manners. 1 Cor. xv. 33. My son if sinners entice thee, consent thou not. rrov. 1. 10. 16. How is temptation to sin to be overcome ? Watch and pray that ye enter not into temp- tation. Matt. xxvi. 41, ^ Resist the devil and he will flee from thee Jas. IV. 7. ee, and all evil speak- 17 What is said of intemperance in the Scrip- ture ? Woe unto them that ri^e up early in the morn- mg, that they may follow strong drink that continue until night, till wine inflame them Isaiah V. 11. len neither 18. What ar#» t!i» ttm^Ut, ^.r «.u- /j__« 5 !l' ! .1 ! I Ml i:i Idolatry witchcraft, hatred, variance emula tm,H wrath, strife, seditions, heresies envy"nt' of the'^ifiriTr"' "-";;"i"««' --J -cK.' oitne which I toll you before, as I have tol.I :9. What are the fruits of the Spirit? ' ,„„^" '*•'' ''■■"" "'■ ""* *^P'"' i« l»vc, joy peace longsnffenng; gentleness, goodness, faith meek Gah'^TS':"' "="*'"' ™"'' *'---"<> law. 20. Is a gentle and quiet spirit commended ? 21. How are the young to behave to the a,j«.V Thou Shalt rise before the hoary head anr^ ^oour the face of the old u.a„,7,d "ar hj (^»d . I am the Lord your God. Lev. xix. 32 21.. ^^ 'ourtesj enjoined in Scripture ? I, variance, emula- heresies, envyin«^8, >g8, and such Jikc : re, as I have told lat do such thiu^rn nn of God. Gal. e Spirit ? is love, joy, peace, ncss, faith, ineek- 1 there is no law. 22 Finally bo ye all of one mind, having compas- sion on»> of aiiotlier ; love as brethern be pitiful be couiLeoub. 1 Pet iii. 8. 21}. Is activity enjoined ? Whatsoever thy hand findeth to do, do with all thy might; for there is no work, nor device, nor knowledge, nor wisdom in the grave whither thou goest. Ec. ix. 10. Hebocomcth poor that dealeth with a slack hand, but the hand of the diligent maketh rich Prov. x. 4. it commended ? wrath, but griev- . XV. 1. 1 ; seek peace and >ave to the a^re^V loary head and n, and fear thy Lev. xix. 32. ripture ? 24. Are forbearance and forgiveness command eJ ? For what glory is it, if when ye be buffeted for your faults ye take it patiently ? but if, when yo do well, and .suffer for it, ye take it patiently tais is acceptable with God. 1 Pet. ii. 20. Forbearing one another, and forgiving one an- o'Jur, ii'any man have a quarrel against anyj even as Ciirist forgave you to also do ye. Col. iii. 13. Be ye kind one to another, tender hearted, forgiving one another, even as God for Christ's sake hath forgiven you. Ep. iv. 32. 23 25. Is self.denial required ? Then said Jesus unto his disciples if any nmn will eome after me, let him deny hin.self and take up h.s cross, and follow me.^ Ma« 16 24 26. Is humility pleasing to God ? By humility, and the fear of the Lord are riches, aud honor, and life. Prov. xxit 4 27. Is hospitality enjoined ? i«^."'ivii^'^. r '^ '"'"'''^' "'">"« s-%- Distributing to the necessity of saints : siven to hospitahty. Kom. xii. 13. ° 28. Is love to man an essential duty ? ia;.\t!*':Hi!"r'' '""'*" '""'' '"'«"«<' ">« Now abideth faith, hope, charity, but the greatest of these is charity. 1 Cor. xiii. 13. • fu""" ^'1 *^:'''^ '" '■"'fi'l^d in one word even in this ; thou Shalt love thv n«!„l.l>.... „:™'. ."^f^ (jaL V 14 *' o""'^"* «»o tuyjiuil. 24 iples if any man ly himself, and • Matt. 16. 24. i? giveth grace to the Lord are V. xxii. 4. without grudg- saints : given luty? ove one anoth- ti fulfilled the rity, but the P. xiii. 13. le word, even PRAYER. 1. Does God hear prayer ? The eyes of the Lord are upon the righteous, and his ears are open unto their cry. Ps. xxxiv. 10. 2. Does God answer prayer ? And whatsoever ye shall ask in my name, that will I do, that the Father may be glorified in the Son. John xiv. 13. Ask, and it shall be given you : seek, and ye shall find : knock, and it shall be opened unto you. Matt. vii. 7. If ye then, being evil, know how to give good gifts unto your children, how much more shall your Father which is in heaven give good things to them that ask him. Matt vii. 11 . 3. What are we to ask from God ? Create in me a clean heart, O God ; and re- new a right spirit within me. Ps. li. 10. 4. In what spirit is prayer to be offered ? ' 26 I waited patiently for the Lord- and hp inclined unto me and heard my cry Ps^ ^i. ,' 3. What was Christ's prayer for sinners ? Then said Jesus, Father, forsive them • for they know not what they do. Luke xxiii. 34 J4.^ What should be a sinners prayer for him- ^^God be merciful to me a sinner. Luke xviii. I . m t I Hi l> 9 DEATH. 1. Must we all die? For we must needs all die. . .neither has God any respect to persons. 2 Sam. xiv. 14 2. Is life short and uncertain ? •rgive our debt- [^ord : and he ■ry. Ps. xl. 1 . [• sinners ? ve them ; for ike xxiii. 34. rayer for him- Luk e xviii. 26 For we are but of yesterday and know nothing. Job. viii. 9. For the wind passeth over it and it is gone ; and the place thereof shall know it no more Ps. ciii. 16. 3. Has death terrors for those who love God ? death, where is thy stinjr ? grave where is thy victory ? 1 Cor. xv. 55. For me to live is Christ, but to die is gain. Ph. i. 21. ^ Precious in the sight of the Lord is the death of his saints. Ps. xvi. 15. her has God . 14. 4. Has death terrors for the wicked ? It is a fearful thing to fall into the hands of the living God. Heb. x. 31. 6. Is preparation for death required ? So teach us to number our days, that we may apply our hearts unto wisdom. Ps. xc. 12. Therefore be ye also ready ; for in such an hour as ye think not the Son of man cometh. Matt, xxiv. 44. 27 MISCELLANEOUS QUESTIONS. 3. What is great gain ? Godliness with contentment is ^eat eain Fnr we brought nothing into this Trid anS' if is fooTand^Tr.-"^^ "^^^^"^ -*• Andlavinl' 2. Why are the righteous not to be afraid ? 3. In what way does God bring us to himself? andT ?-f ^' "°^ ^^"^' ^ ^^ *^^« ^aj, the truth 4, What remaineth to the people of God ? There remaineth, therefor*- a ra^t f« ^u pie of God. Heb. vi. 9 ' P^^" 5. Where is the fulness of joy ? - 28 noNs. at gain. For Id, and it is And having I be content. 3e afraid ? fear not nor ' God, he it •t fail thee, And God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes ; and there shall be no more death, neither sorrow, nor crying, neither shall there be any more pain. Rev. xxi. 4. 6. Where are treasures to be laid up ? Lay up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where neither moth nor rust doth corrupt, and where thieves do not break through nor steal. Matt. vi. 20. 7. On what things are the affections to be set ? Set your affections on things above, not on things on the earth. CoL iii. 2. to himself.' ^ the truth, ;be Father. fGod ? to the peo- 8, Why are afflictions sent to God's children? Before I was afflicted I went astray ; but now I have kept thy word. Ps. cxix. 67. Whom the Lord loveth he chasteneth, and scourgeth every son whom he receiveth, Heb. xii. 6. 9, Who have peace ? Great peace have they, which love thy law, and nothing shall offend them. P?. cxix. 165. .29 10. Are the wicked strangers to peace ? Destruction and misery are in their ways. Rom i 16^7 ^^^""^ ^^''^ *^^^ '''** ^"°''°- 11. What shall become of the wicked ? The wicked shall be turned into hell, and all the nations that forget God. Ps. ix. 17. And these shall go away into everlasting pun- ishment ; but the righteous into life eternal. Matt. xxv. 26. 12. Who is happy ? Happy is the man that findeth wisdom, and the man that getteth understanding. Prov.iii. 13. right hTdl ''''" '''"'* ^"^*° *^°- <>" ^- _Come ye blessed of my Father, inherit the Kingdom prepared for you from the foundation 01 the world. Matt. xxv. 34. thi wiSed ?^^ ^°'^ *"^ pleasure in the death of Say unto them, as I live saith the Lord, I ♦ 30 ftce? iheir ways, lot known. ccd? lell, and all 17. isting pun- fe eternal. isdom, and ^rov.iii.13. se on his nherit the foundation , le death of i Lord, I have no pleasure in the death of the wicked ; but that the wicked turn from his way and live, Ezek. xxxiv. 11. 15. What are the wages of sin ? The wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord. Rom. vi. 23. 16. What is Christ doing for his people in heaven ? In my Father's house are many mansions, if it were not so I would have told you, I go and prepare a place for you. John. xiv. 2. It is Christ that died, yea rather, that is risen again, who is even at the right hand of God, who also maketh intercession for us. Rom. viii. 34. 17. To whom did Jesus first appear, when he rose from the dead ? Jesus saith unto her, (Mary) Touch me not for I am not yet ascended to my Father ; but go to my brethern and say to them, I ascend unto my Father, and your Father : and to my God and your God. John xx. 17. 18. What was Jesus' last act ? 31 And he led them out as far as Bethany, and he lifted up his hands, and blessed them. Luke XXIV. 50. 19. Will Christ come again ? And the Lord my God will eomo, and all the saints with thee. Zee. xiv. 5. When he shall come to be glorified in his sainte, and to be admired in all them that believe 1. Ihes. I. 10. 20. What effect should a belief in the second coming of Christ produce ? Wherefore, beloved, seeing that ye look for such things, be diligent that ye may be found of mm m peace, without spot, and blameless. 2 reter. in. 14. ( { '^9 HYMN I. 4 " i/*y« shall ask anything in my name I will do it" Jesus, high in glory, Lend a listening ear ; When we bow before Thee, Infant voices hear. Though Thou art so holy, Heaven's Ahnighty King, Thou wilt stoop to liaten When Thy praise we sing. We are little children. Weak and apt to stray ; Saviour ! guide and keep us In the heavenly way. Save us, Lord, from sinning, Watch us day by day j Help us now to love Thee, Take our sins away. Then, when Jesus calls us To our heavenly home. We would gladly answer; Saviour, Lord we come I 33 HYMN IL We'll give our hearts to JebUR, ^ Ami learn his name to praise The hlesKed Bible tells us, how Pleasant are his ways. We'll give our hearts to Jesus In sunny childhood hours, When life is like the spring time. And full of buds and flowers. Cho,, — And when we safely anchor On Canaan's happy shore To Hinm be all the glory And praise forevermore. We'll give our hearts to Jesus, Our best and dearest Friend, He, like a gentle shepherd ^Vill guide us to the end ; In green and fragrant pistures. His little flock will lead Beside the quiet waters Supplying all we need. We'll give our hearts to Jesus, Wh'> died that we might live. Our hearts though weak and sinful. Are all we have to give. The simple prayer of childhood Our God will ne'er despise ; A lowly, contrite spirit, Is precious in hin eyes. /