The Confession of faith
Subtitle: the larger and shorter catechisms with the scripture proofs at large : together with The sum of saving knowledge (contain'd in the Holy Scriptures, and held forth in the said confession and catechisms) and practical use thereof : covenants national and solemn league, acknowledgement of sins and engagement to duties, directories, form of church-government, &c. of publick-authority in the Church of Scotland : with acts of assembly and parliament, relative to, and approbative of the same.
Contributors: Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790, printer.; Benjamin Franklin Collection (Library of Congress); Westminster Assembly (1643-1652)
Publisher: Printed and sold by B. Franklin
Published: 1745
Place of publication: Philadelphia
Language: eng
Number of pages: 567
Subjects: Church of Scotland -- Catechisms.; Church of Scotland -- Doctrines -- Early works to 1800.; Presbyterianism -- Early works to 1800.
Genres: Early works to 1800.
Other titles: Confession of faith, agreed upon by the Assembly of Divines at Westminster.; Larger catechism, agreed upon by the Assembly of Divines at Westminster.; Shorter catechism, agreed upon by the Assembly of Divines at Westminster.; Sum of saving knowledge, or, A brief sum of Christian doctrine contained in the holy scriptures.; Confession of faith of the Kirk of Scotland, or, The national covenant.; Solemn league and covenant for reformation and defence of religion, the honour and happiness of the king, and the peace of safety of the three kingdoms of Scotland, England, and Ireland.; Solemn acknowledgment of publick sins and breaches of the covenant.; Directory for the publick worship of God, agreed upon by the Assembly of Divines at Westminster.; Form of presbyterial church-government and of ordination of ministers, agreed upon by the Assembly of Divines at Westminster.; Directory for family-worship approved by the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland.
Notes: Signatures: A-2O⁸.
Each part has special t.p. Imprint varies slightly. Paged continuously with other parts.
LC copy imperfect: p. [16-17] at end wanting.
LC copy has inscription on p. 3: "Mary Chambers".
Evans 5709
Miller, C.W.  Franklin, 371
ESTC W15143
NUC pre-1956 NC 0418080
Table of contents: title: The preface by sundry English Divines. Mr. Manton's epistle to the reader; title: I. The confession of faith; title: II. The larger catechism; title: III. The shorter catechism; title: IV. The sum of saving knowledge; title: V. The national covenant; title: VI. The solemn league and covenant; title: VII. The acknowedgment of sins, &c.; title: VIII. The directory for publick worship; title: IX. The form of presbyterial church-government; title: X. The directory for family-worship.