compend

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Now we shall speak a word of these two cardinal graces which are the compend of all graces,—as the objects of them are the abridgment of the Scriptures,—faith and love.

From The Works of the Rev. Hugh Binning by Binning, Hugh

As the revelation did not consist in doctrines, so the doctrine we require is not a creed or compend of doctrines.

From History of Rationalism Embracing a Survey of the Present State of Protestant Theology by Hurst, J. F. (John Fletcher)

An epitome or compend, as of a book; a shortened or abridged form; an abbreviation.

From Webster's Unabridged Dictionary by Webster, Noah

In January, 1874, he published, in the "Quarterly Journal of Science," a brief compend of the notes of his investigations during the four years preceding.

From Lippincott's Magazine, September, 1885 by Various

The purse may be abstracted from the pocket; the substance from the accidents; a book into a compend.

From English Synonyms and Antonyms With Notes on the Correct Use of Prepositions by Fernald, James Champlin