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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.
Use 1. This may serve to condemn those that have no affection at all unto these spiritual good things, but rest well pleased in the things of this world. They are like unto the rebellious Israelites, who more desired the Onions and Garlic of Egypt, then the Milk and Honey of the promised Land, or the celestial Manna, Numb. 11. 5, 6. They are far worse then the Prodigal Son, if they always rest satisfied with the Swines husks, and never desire the bread that is in their fathers house, Luke 15. 16. 17.
Vse 1. This may serve to condemne those that have no affection at all unto these spirituall good things, but rest well pleased in the things of this world. They are like unto the rebellious Israelites, who more desired the Onions and Garlick of Egypt, then the Milke and Honey of the promised Land, or the celestiall Manna, Numb. 11. 5, 6. They are farre worse then the Prodigall Sonne, if they alwayes rest satisfied with the Sw•nes husks, and never desire the bread that is in their fathers house, Luke 15. 16. 17.
2. To exhort us, to labour for a spiritual hunger and thirst after these spiritual good things: God himself shows us the best means, wh•, when he would stir up the people of Israel to desire the promised land, forthwith commended unto them the riches of the land▪ wherewith it did abound: so also should we always set before our eyes those innumerable blessings, which depend upon our calling and election.
2. To exhort us, to labour for a spirituall hunger and thirst after these spirituall good things: God himselfe shewes us the best meanes, wh, when he would stirre up the people of Israel to desire the promised land, forthwith commended unto them the riches of the land wherewith it did abound: so also should we alwayes set before our eyes those innumerable blessings, which depend upon our calling and election.