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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.
Now by soberness is meant the moderation of our affections touching all worldly things.
Now by sobernesse is meant the moderation of our affections touching all worldly things.
Reason 1. Because the cares of this world do so burden the soul, that they leave no place for spiritual cares.
Reason 1. Because the cares of this world do so burthen the soule, that they leave no place for spirituall cares.
2. Because the care of the world doth draw and distract the mind, so that although it doth not altogether exclude religion, yet it doth diminish and weaken it.
2. Because the care of the world doth draw and distract the minde, so that although it doth not altogether exclude religion, yet it doth diminish and weaken it.
3. Because under the show of some worldly profit, pleasure, or honour, we do oftentimes admit of those things, which betray and destroy our souls.