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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 10-12 › The Doctrines arising herehence.
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2. For direction, not to corrupt this desire that is approved of God, or to choke it with worldly desires, but to go forward and increase it daily according to that rule, which it given unto us from God.
2. For direction, not to corrupt this desire that is approved of God, or to choake it with worldly desires, but to goe forward and increase it daily according to that rule, which it given unto us from God.
Doct. 2. True and solid piety is the only way to attain unto these blessings.
Doct. 2. True and solid piety is the only way to attaine unto these blessings.
Reas. 1. Because God hath promised it to the Godly alone.
2. Because piety in its own nature leadeth to God, and joins us with God, who is the fountain of all good.
2. Because piety in its owne nature leadeth to God, and joynes us with God, who is the fountaine of all good.