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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. To reprove those, that either altogether neglect this primary duty of the faithful, or take such slight care of it, that they must needs always waver in their minds touching those things whereof they should be most assured. Dangerous is that doctrine of the Papists, that holds mens minds always in suspense, both in life and death. For in life they accuse this ⟨p. 164⟩firm confidence of presumption, and in death they leave wretched men in doubt, how long they shall be tormented in Purgatory.
2. To reprove those, that either altogether neglect this primary duty of the faithfull, or take such slight care of it, that they must n•eds alwayes waver in their minds touching those things whereof they should be most assured. Dangerous is that doctrine of the Papists, that holds mens minds alwayes in suspense, both in life and death. For in life they accuse this ⟨p. 164⟩firme confidence of presumption, and in death they leave wretched men in doubt, how long they shall be tormented in Purgatory.
3. To exhort us to this labour and diligence; and indeed this endeavour is inseparable from a true and lively •aith: for look how it is amongst men; if one did believe that he had an inheritance left him by his Father, or any other, he would never be at quiet, till he had gotten it assured unto him, according to the laws and customs of the country wherein he lives, so is it with the faithful also touching these spiritual good things.
3. To exhort us to this labour and diligence; and indeed this indeavour is inseparable from a true and lively •aith: for look how it is amongst men; if one did beleeve that he had an inheritance left him by his Father, or any other, he would never be at quiet, till he had gotten it assured unto him, according to the lawes and customes of the countrey wherein he lives, so is it with the faithfull also touching these spirituall good things.