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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. 5. The chief power of resisting, consists in a steadfast faith.
Doct. 5. The chiefe power of resisting, consists in a stedfast faith.
This is gathered from these words, Whom resist steadfast in the faith.
This is gathered from these words, Whom resist stedfast in the faith.
Reason 1. Because faith lays hold upon Christ who overcame the devil, and in him they lay hold of victory it self.
Reason 1. Because faith layes hold upon Christ who overcame the devill, and in him they lay hold of victory it selfe.
2. Because saith lays hold of the truth of all the promises, whereby the soul is invincibly fortified.
2. Because saith laies hold of the truth of all the promises, whereby the soule is invincibly fortified.