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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
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Doct. 2 Gods promises are of things exceeding great.
Hence it is that the Scripture often speaks of the wondrous things of Gods word, Psal. 119. 18. And it evidently appears by the things themselves, if they are well weighed and considered; whether we look unto the divine properties which break forth in the things promised, or their divine effects. For wonderful is the mercy, and power, and providence whereupon they depend; and the effects also are wonderful, for many of them are such, that they do so transcend mans capacity, that they seem unto many utterly unpossible and incredible: as the resurrection, immortality, and life everlasting.
Hence it is that the Scripture often speakes of the wondrous things of Gods word, Psal. 119. 18. And it evidently appears by the things themselves, if they are well weighed and considered; whether we look unto the divine properties which breake forth in the things promised, or their divine effects. For wonderfull is the mercy, and power, and providence whereupon they depend; and the effects also are wonderfull, for many of them are such, that they do so transcend mans capacity, that they seeme unto many utterly unpossible and incredible: as the resurrection, immortality, and life everlasting.
Use 1. This may serve to condemn the stupidity of those, that are nothing moved or taken with these things that are so great and wonderful.
Vse 1. This may serve to condemne the stupidity of those, that are nothing moved or taken with these things that are so great and wonderfull.