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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.
Doct. 6. Meekness and mildness of spirit in women, as in all others also, is an adorning that is precious in the sight of God.
Doct. 6. Meekenesse and mildenesse of spirit in women, as in all others also, is an adorning that is precious in the sight of God.
This is gathered from verse 4.
Reason 1. Because many filthy unbeseeming things, which arise from anger and perturbation of the mind, are removed by such a disposition.
Reason 1. Because many filthy unbeseeming things, which arise from anger and perturbation of the minde, are removed by such a disposition.
2. Because such a disposition is very apt to please, and all men desire that others should be well pleased with their behaviour.