An Explanation of Luther's Small Catechism · Martin Luther
FIRST ARTICLE.--OF CREATION.
I believe in God the Father Almighty, Maker of heaven and earth. _What is meant by this Article?_ _Ans._ I believe that God has created me and all that exists; that He has given and still preserves to me my body and soul with all my limbs and senses, my reason and all the faculties of my mind, together with my raiment, food, home, and family, and all my property; that He daily provides me abundantly with all the necessaries of life, protects me from all danger, and preserves me and guards me against all evil; all which He does out of pure, paternal, and divine goodness and mercy, without any merit or worthiness in me; for all which I am in duty bound to thank, praise, serve, and obey Him. This is most certainly true.
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