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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 3 › Verse 8-9 › The Doctrines arising herehence.
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.
Reas. 1. Because that which we have freely received from the blessing of God, we should, as much as in us lies, freely and liberally give. Matth. 10. 8.
2. Because by this means we exercise and perfect our own calling.
2. Because by this meanes we exercise and perfect our owne calling.
3. Because by this means we show forth and advance the glory of God, that bestowed this benefit upon us.
3. Because by this meanes we shew forth and advance the glory of God, that bestowed this benefit upon us.
Use. This may serve for direction, very often to meditate upon our calling, and that to this end, that we may be made the more ready and fit for Christian duties.
Vse. This may serve for direction, very often to meditate upon our calling, and that to this end, that we may be made the more ready and fit for Christian duties.