A25280:766
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.
Reason 1. Because they are called to the imitation of Gods goodness: Be ye holy as I am holy: be ye perfect as your Father is perfect.
Reason 1. Because they are called to the imitation of Gods goodnesse: Be ye holy as I am holy: be ye perfect as your Father is perfect.
2. Because there are begotten again unto the image of God, and should daily more and more be fashioned thereunto.
3. Because there is nothing besides that is worthy of our serious imitation.
Use. This may serve to exhort us, to lift up our minds, and betake our selves to this holy and divine emulation.
Vse. This may serve to exhort us, to lift up our mindes, and betake our selves to this holy and divine emulation.