The infant catechism, or, Questions and answers in rhyme : for the little children of the church . ?man — 22 THE INFANT CATECHISM. Q. Did the shepherds go quickly their Lord to behold ?A. Oh yes, and found all as the angel had told. Q. And who came to see ITim besides, from afar?A. Wise men from the East, who were led by a star. Q. What offerings costly and fine did they bring ?A. Gold, myrrh and frankincense, the gifts for a king. Q. What feast in the Church for this deed do we find ?A. Epiphany brings it each year to our mind. Q. And what do you mean by EjAphany, then ?A. A manifestation, or
The infant catechism, or, Questions and answers in rhyme : for the little children of the church . ?man — 22 THE INFANT CATECHISM. Q. Did the shepherds go quickly their Lord to behold ?A. Oh yes, and found all as the angel had told. Q. And who came to see ITim besides, from afar?A. Wise men from the East, who were led by a star. Q. What offerings costly and fine did they bring ?A. Gold, myrrh and frankincense, the gifts for a king. Q. What feast in the Church for this deed do we find ?A. Epiphany brings it each year to our mind. Q. And what do you mean by EjAphany, then ?A. A manifestation, or shotting, to men. Q. And what was this showing of Christ to foretell?A. That He was a Saviour for Gentiles as well. Q. The wise men were Gentiles, then? A. Yes, andwe use This name for all people who were not born Jews. Q. Did Jesus in Bethlehem afterwards stay? A. lsTo; Joseph by night bore the Child far away. Q. And why? A. Because God by an angel, sent wordKing Herod was waiting to murder the —iw— 24 THE INFANT CATECHISM. Q. What made Herod plan such a horrible thing?A. The wise men had told him that Christ should beking. Q. Do you know where the angel told Joseph to go ?A. To Egypt, where Jesus was safe from his foe. Q. Did Herod persist in his wickedness still ?A. Yes; sending his soldiers the children to kill.
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