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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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Concerning these duties the Apostle proposeth first the common act, that we should use in them, namely adding, as he saith, add; Secondly, The manner how we should use this act, namely, giving all diligence: where both the manner and the degree is showed; the manner, is diligence, the degree, is all diligence. Thirdly, the end and scope of the act and duty in these words, besides this, or hereunto, that is, to that end of which he had spoken before, viz. that we might be made partakers of the Divine Nature, and have grace and peace multiplied.
Concerning these duties the Apostle proposeth first the common act, that we should use in them, namely adding, as he saith, adde; Secondly, The manner how we should use this act, namely, giving all diligence: where both the manner and the degree is shewed; the manner, is diligence, the degree, is all diligence. Thirdly, the end and scope of the act and duty in these words, besides this, or hereunto, that is, to that end of which hee had spoken before, viz. that wee might be made partakers of the Divine Nature, and have grace and peace multiplyed.
The Doctrines arising herehence.
Doct. 1. Our endeavours must be joined to our prayers, and to the operation of Gods grace.
Doct. 1. Our endeavours must be joyned to our prayers, and to the operation of Gods grace.