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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.
Reason 1. Because of our selves we can do nothing that is good.
Reason 1. Because of our selves we can doe nothing that is good.
2. Because in such like purposes and endeavours we are letted and hindered by divers temptations, and such as are most strong through our infirmity.
2. Because in such like purposes and endeavours we are letted and hindred by divers temptations, and such as are most strong through our infirmitie.
3. Because all our spiritual life proceeds from God, and of him should we ask it.
3. Because all our spirituall life proceeds from God, and of him should we aske it.
Use 1. This may serve to admonish us, not to rest in good purposes and intentions, but always to seek for grace from God, to accomplish the same happily.