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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
Modern spelling is a reading aid: the words are the author’s, only the spelling is modernized. Original shows the page as printed, with the transcription marks.
Doct. 1. We had need to watch continually. Be vigilant.
Reason 1. Because sin and danger doth naturally steal upon us, if we do not resist it.
Reason 1. Because sinne and danger doth naturally steale upon us, if we do not resist it.
2. Because we cannot do our duty without diligent care and labour, and therein consists the manner of watching.
3. Because if we could avoid danger, & obtain our desires, if we did not seek it with care and diligence, it would be no praise to us, nor peace of conscience.
3. Because if we could avoid danger, & obtain our desires, if we did not seeke it with care and diligence, it would be no praise to us, nor peace of conscience.