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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.
This is gathered from verse 1.
Reason 1. Because all should, as much as they can, co-operate with God for the conversion of men.
2. Because this general Christian duty is in a special manner determined and intended in respect of those, with whom we have a nearer communion.
2. Because this generall Christian duty is in a speciall manner determined and intended in respect of those, with whom we have a neerer communion.
3. Because love, which doth in a singular manner belong to man and wife, requires that they should desire and seek for one another's greatest good.
3. Because love, which doth in a singular manner belong to man and wife, requires that they should desire and seek for one anothers greatest good.