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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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This is gathered from those words: gird up the loins of your mind; for this is it, that is signified by the habit of a man, that hath his loins girt in Scripture, that he is prepared and ready to perform his duty. Luc. 12. 35.
This is gathered from those words: gird up the loines of your mind; for this is it, that is signified by the habit of a man, that hath his loines girt in Scripture, that he is prepared and ready to performe his duty. Luc. 12. 35.
Reas. 1. Because the difficulty to retain this hope is very great, in so much, that it cannot be kept without earnest endeavour. 2. Because in spiritual duties our loins are too slack, that is, the sloth of sin, and infirmity hath taken hold of all our faculties. Heb. 12. 12.
Reas. 1. Because the difficulty to retaine this hope is very great, in so much, that it cannot be kept without earnest endeavour. 2. Because in spirituall duties our loines are too slack, that is, the sloth of sin, and infirmity hath taken hold of all our faculties. Heb. 12. 12.