Question 44

Hath he revealed it plainly?

Yes. So that he may run which readeth it,^b

And fully?

Yes. I have not shunned to declare to you the whole counsel of God,^c

Should we therefore seek to be acquainted with it?

Yes. Lead me in thy truth and teach me,^d

Is it the duty of all?

Yes. Give ear all ye inhabitants of the world, both low and high, rich and poor,^f

But especially of the redeemed?

Yes. Ye are bought with a price, therefore glorify God in your body, and in your spirit, which are God’s,^g

And is it their whole duty?

Yes. Let us hear the conclusion of the matter, fear God and keep his commandments, for this is the whole duty of man,^h

Is obedience due to him as our Creator?

Yes. Thou art my servant, I have formed thee,^j

And as our preserver?

Yes. Is he not thy Father that hath bought thee, hath he not made and established thee,^k

And as our Master?

Yes. If I be a Master, where is my fear?^l

And as our Sovereign?

Yes. All the ends of the earth shall remember and turn unto the Lord, for the kingdom is the Lord’s,^m

Should God’s commands therefore take place of men’s?

Yes. Whether it be right in the sight of God to hearken unto you, more than unto God, judge ye,ⁿ