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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
Letter 1 › Chapter 2 › Verse 11-12 › The Doctrines arising herehence.
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Use. This may serve to exhort us, to use this argument to stir up our selves to the practise of good works, because they make not only for our own salvation, but for the glory of God also.
Vse. This may serve to exhort us, to use this argument to stir up our selves to the practise of good works, because they make not only for our owne salvation, but for the glory of God also.
Doct. 9. We must look for a day of visitation, that men may glorify God therein.
Doct. 9. We must looke for a day of visitation, that men may glorifie God therein.
This is gathered from the 12. v. at the end. But the day of visitation may be understood either in judgement, or in grace and mercy. Here it is to be understood of the grace of God. So Luke 1. 68.
Reas. Because without grace there is no inclination in the heart of man to glorify God. The tree must be good, that shall bring forth good fruit, Men do not gather grapes of thorns, or figs of thistles,