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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
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This is gathered from verse 15.
Reason 1. Because thereby we acknowledge him to be a holy God, that is, a God of perfect power, mercy, truth and fidelity.
2. Because by the effectual acknowledgement of this holiness we give unto him that glory, which is due unto his name from our hearts.
2. Because by the effectuall acknowledgement of this holinesse we give unto him that glory, which is due unto his name from our hearts.
3. Because thereby we advance his glory amongst others, as well in our actions as in our professions.
Use. This may serve to exhort us, wholly to rely upon him.