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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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Reason 1. Because the flesh always seeketh its peace and quietness, which it cannot enjoy, but by giving it self over unto the lusts thereof; and hence it is that carnal men account the command of God and his Word, a yoke, and strong cords, and bands, &c.
Reason 1. Because the flesh alwayes seeketh its peace and quietnesse, which it cannot enjoy, but by giving it selfe over unto the lusts thereof; and hence it is that carnall men account the command of God and his Word, a yoke, and strong cords, and bands, &c.
2. Because in liberty there is some kind of show of that dignity and excellency, whereof all the sons of Adam are most desirous ever since they drank in that poison of the Serpent, Ye shall be like Gods.
2. Because in liberty there is some kinde of shew of that dignity and excellency, whereof all the sons of Adam are most desirous ever since they drank in that poyson of the Serpent, Ye shall be like Gods.
3. Because it hath a false shadow of that Christian liberty, whereunto we are called, John 8. 32. 33, 34. Hence it is, that the cursed sect of Libertines, which under a show of liberty overthrows all religion, findeth many well-wishers thereunto, even amongst those that are Christians in name.
3. Because it hath a false shadow of that Christian liberty, whereunto we are called, Iohn 8. 32. 33, 34. Hence it is, that the cursed sect of Libertines, which under a shew of liberty overthrowes all religion, findeth many well-wishers thereunto, even amongst those that are Christians in name.