A concise, poetical body of divinity : published in three separate parts, each a pamphlet: being the Shorter catechism first agreed upon by the Rev'd Assembly of Divines, sitting at Westminster; wherein each question is turn'd into a divine hymn, in the form of a question and answer; and fitted to the several metres, and suitable to be sung in families and private meetings of societies; for the instruction of persons of all ages and capacities, to whom they are dedicated, with a view of promoting Christian knowledge, godly devotion, and real piety. By Ebenezer Dayton, of Brook-Haven, and late school-master in Newport, Rhode-Island. Part I.

Author/creator Dayton, Ebenezer
Other author Southwick, Solomon, 1731-1797, printer.
Other author Dayton, Ebenezer, publisher.
Other author Westminster Assembly (1643-1652).
Format Electronic
Publication Info[Newport, R.I.?] : Printed [by Solomon Southwick?] for the author, 1769.
Descriptioniv, 5-27, 1 unnumbered page ; 8⁰.
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General noteNo more published? No copy of part 2 or 3 is known.
General noteAlden suggests Solomon Southwick of Newport as probable printer.
General noteReproduction of original from Library of Congress.
References Evans, 11232
References Wegelin, O. Amer. poetry, 117
References Alden, J.E. Rhode Island, 409
References English Short Title Catalog, W37502.
Reproduction noteElectronic reproduction. Farmington Hills, Mich. : Cengage Gale, 2009. Available via the World Wide Web. Access limited by licensing agreements.
Genre/formCatechisms.
Genre/formHymnals.

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