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An analytical exposition of both the epistles of the Apostle Peter illustratedAn analyticall exposition of both the epistles of the Apostle Peter illustrated
An analytical exposition of both the epistles of the Apostle Peter illustrated by doctrines out of every text and applied by their uses for a further progress in holiness / by ... William Ames ...An analyticall exposition of both the epistles of the Apostle Peter illustrated by doctrines out of every text and applyed by their uses for a further progresse in holinesse / by ... William Ames ...
London: printed by E.G. for John Rothwell, 1641London: printed by E.G. for Iohn Rothwell, 1641
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Reason 1. Because this communicating is as it were a sacrifice, wherewith God is well pleased, Heb. 3. 16.
2. Because from this sowing we may expect a great harvest, of Gods blessing, 2 Cor. 9. 6.
Use. This may serve to admonish us, not to perform such duties according to the fashion and custom of the world, as if their example were our rule, but according to the ability which God hath afforded us.
Vse. This may serve to admonish us, not to performe such duties according to the fashion and custome of the world, as if their example were our rule, but according to the ability which God hath afforded us.
Doct. 10. God is to be glorified in all things.