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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.
As for the person, he hath a double respect. For he is here considered as the Author of the Epistle, and also as the Author of the Salutation: in the former respect we have these Doctrines.
Doct. 1. The very names of Christs famous Disciples, were heretofore of great force for the confirmation and advancement of the truth in the Church.
For to that end did the Apostles usually set down their names in the Epistles, which they wrote unto the Churches.
For to that end did the Apostles usually set downe their names in the Epistles, which they wrote unto the Churches.
Use. This may be for exhortation, that we also according to our abilities should labour so far with those amongst whom we live, that our names may be like precious ointment, and may make something for the edification of others.
Vse. This may bee for exhortation, that we also according to our abilities should labour so farre with those amongst whom we live, that our names may be like precious ointment, and may make something for the edification of others.