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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. 4. Not only the essence it self of this mystery is usually enquired after by the godly, but even all the circumstances thereof, as far forth as they may be comprehended.
Doct. 4. Not only the essence it selfe of this mystery is usually enquired after by the godly, but even all the circumstances thereof, as far forth as they may be comprehended.
This is gathered from those words: searching what or what manner of time.
Reason 1. Because in this mystery there is nothing of so small consequence, as that it may be neglected without loss to our selves.
Reason 1. Because in this mysterie there is nothing of so small consequence, as that it may be neglected without losse to our selves.
2. Because love is careful to enquire into all things that pertain to the thing beloved, though otherwise they may seem to be very small.