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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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Doct. 3. Afflictions are turned into matter of rejoicing, when there is such use made of them, as that our faith and every grace is stirred up and increased by them.
Doct. 3. Afflictions are turned into matter of rejoycing, when there is such use made of them, as that our faith and every grace is stirred up and increased by them.
This is gathered from the seventh Verse.
Reason 1. Because we make great gain by the trial of our faith, much more then can be gotten by the trial of gold, as it is in the Text.
Reason 1. Because we make great gaine by the triall of our faith, much more then can be gotten by the triall of gold, as it is in the Text.
2. Because faith by this trial becomes the stronger by reason of afflictions, and doth more firmly expect praise, honour and glory in Christ, as it is in the Text.