The shorter catechism composed by the reverend Assembly of Divines with the proof thereof out of the scriptures : in words at length; which are either some of the formerly quoted places, or others gathered from their own writings; all fitted both for brevity and clearness, to this their form of sound words. For the benefit of Christians in general, and of youth and children in understanding, in particular; that they may with more ease acquaint themselves with the truth according to the Scriptures, and with the Scriptures themselves.