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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.
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 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.
3. Because piety it self hath that perfection joined with it, namely, peace of conscience and sound consolation, which is a great part of happiness.
3. Because piety it selfe hath that perfection joyned with it, namely, peace of conscience and sound consolation, which is a great part of happinesse.
Use. 1. This may serve to convince those of folly and madness, that would be happy, but will not be Godly.
Vse. 1. This may serve to convince those of folly and madnesse, that would be happy, but will not be Godly.