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   -  \n# PREFACE.\n\nTHE annexed RECOMMENDATION,with which theauthor of this little publication has been kindly fur-nished by the esteemed Fathers and Brethren whosenames it bears,is the best account which he cangive of its object and design.He had long beendeeply convinced of the desirableness of some short,simple,and comprehensive exhibition of the Chris-tian profession,suitable for being put into the handsof candidates for church membership,with the viewof explaining to them the nature of the step theyproposed to take,and supplying them with the meansof ascertaining for themselves,whether they were pre-pared to take that step with honour and advantage.This he felt desirable,not as superseding the necessityof their examination by ministers and others,but ofpreparing for it,and rendering it more satisfactory.Knowing of no publication exactly answering thisdesign,the author has,in the following Manual,endeavoured to supply it.His chief labour has beento make the Manual small in size,comprehensive inmatter,simple and pointed in statement,full in Scrip-ture reference,and catholic in spirit;so that,ifgener-ally approved of,it might become more extensivelyuseful.Of course,much remains for the candidatehimself,and those who examine him,to do,in apply-ing the materials to his heart and conscience:andmuch room is left also for discrimination and discretionin the use of the Manual,according to the apparentor known character of the individual candidate.Whilesensible of its many imperfections,the author earnestlyhopes that,through the Divine blessing,this tract may  \n4  \nbe found in some measure fitted to serve the end inview.  \n\"THE commencement of a public profession of christianity isan event,the importance of which to the individual,and tothe cause of Christ,can scarcely be overrated.It must besomething either very good or very bad for both,and whichof these it shall be,depends on the fitness of the individualfor the profession he is to make.It is very desirable thatthis should be made a matter of very serious enquiry bothby him,and by those by whom the question of his admissionis to be determined.In both cases,it is to be feared,toomuch is generally taken for granted.Even where there isa wish to do what is right in such matters,there has some-times been felt a difficulty as to the most effectual means ofdoing so.A clear,concise statement of the various points,on which,equally,the individual should satisfyhimself,beforeapplying for church fellowship,and they to whom is intrustedthe power of admission,should satisfy themselves beforecomplying with his request;and of the grounds on which inboth cases the determination should proceed,ha","cbCaicc006oPLYOz","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaicc006oPLYOz","pdf",2093803,"English","# Contents.\n## Preface\n## Introductory Address\n## Manual\n### Of the Divine Inspiration and Authority of Scripture\n### Of the Knowledge and Belief of the Doctrines of Divine Revelation\n### Of the Affections of the Renewed Heart\n### Of the Duties of Christian Life\n## Formula of Questions","[{\"question\":\"What is the purpose of this manual for church membership candidates?\",\"answer\":\"It is intended to give candidates a short, simple, comprehensive understanding of the Christian profession, helping them examine whether they are prepared to proceed with honor and advantage.\"},{\"question\":\"How does the manual relate to the candidate’s examination by ministers?\",\"answer\":\"It is meant to prepare for the examination and make it more satisfactory, not to replace the necessity of examination by ministers and others.\"},{\"question\":\"What does the work say about the importance of a public profession of Christianity?\",\"answer\":\"It stresses that such a commencement is extremely important, depending on the individual’s fitness, and that both the candidate and those judging admission should take the matter seriously.\"}]","The Catechumen - 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