Instruction in the principles and duties of the Christian religion, for children and youth
Subtitle: Containing 1. Dr. Martin Luther's Short catechism, translated from the German. 2. A Scripture catechism. 3. The Christian character and duties, and the Christian's comforts and hopes, expressed in the words of Scripture. 4. A historical catechism. 5. The elements of religion and morality, for younger children. 6. To which are added a few prayers
Series: Early American imprints -- no. 37932
Publisher: Printed for Daniel Bræutigam, no. 194, North Second Street. Conrad Zentler, printer.
Published: 1816
Place of publication: Philadelphia
Language: eng
Number of pages: 108
Subjects: Lutheran Church; Catechisms
Notes: "The 'Historical catechism,' was prepared by Dr. Isaac Watts. ... The 'Elements of religion and morality,' were first published in New England, with the initials only of the editors' names, and on account of their plainness are peculiarly fit for the use of younger children. ..."--Note, p. [3], dated: Philadelphia, January 23, 1816. The elements of religion and morality is by William Ellery Channing and Samuel Cooper Thacher.

Copyright Jan. 26, 1816 by Daniel Bræutigam.

Shaw & Shoemaker 37932

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