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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.
2. To direct us, to kindle in our hearts an earnest endeavour to be godly by the expectation of this happiness, and to gain unto our selves an assurance of it.
2. To direct us, to kindle in our hearts an earnest endeavour to be godly by the expectation of this happinesse, and to gaine unto our selves an assurance of it.
Doct. 3. The providence of God alone, makes for the furtherance of this piety, and the confirmation of this happiness.
Doct. 3. The providence of God alone, makes for the furtherance of this piety, and the confirmation of this happinesse.
This is gathered from v. 12.
Reas. 1. Because God by his providence doth fulfil and perfect all his promises.
Reas. 1. Because God by his providence doth fulfill and perfect all his promises.