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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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2. Because to the making up of virtue there is required not only good matter and form, but also the beginning and end. Now in a heart destitute of faith there is not the beginning of Christian virtue, and from the defect of this beginning there follows also a defect, both in the end, and in the form. The manner how faith produceth virtue, is, 1. In regard of the object which it lays hold of, because all grace and virtue is derived from Christ. 2. In regard of the effect, because faith purifies the heart of man, and so makes it fit for such operations ⟨p. 149⟩and dispositions. 3. Because faith it self is an impulsive argument, moving us to labour for virtue.
2. Because to the making up of vertue there is required not only good matter and forme, but also the beginning and end. Now in a heart destitute of faith there is not the beginning of Christian vertue, and from the defect of this beginning there followes also a defect, both in the end, and in the forme. The manner how faith produceth vertue, is, 1. In regard of the object which it layes hold of, because all grace and vertue is derived from Christ. 2. In regard of the effect, because faith purifies the heart of man, and so makes it fit for such operations ⟨p. 149⟩and dispositions. 3. Because faith it selfe is an impulsive argument, moving us to labour for vertue.
Use 1. This may serve to reprove those imprudent builders, that neglect faith and seek for virtue, as if they would build the roof of the house, and not lay the foundation.
Vse 1. This may serve to reprove those imprudent builders, that neglect faith and seeke for vertue, as if they would build the roofe of the house, and not lay the foundation.