A25294:1089
The substance of Christian religion, or, A plain and easy draught of the Christian…The substance of Christian religion, or, A plain and easie draught of the Christian…
The substance of Christian religion, or, A plain and easy draught of the Christian catechism in LII lectures on chosen texts of Scripture, for each Lords-day of the year, learnedly and perspicuously illustrated with doctrines, reasons, and uses / by that reverend and worthy labourer in the Lord's vineyard, William Ames ...The substance of Christian religion, or, A plain and easie draught of the Christian catechisme in LII lectures on chosen texts of Scripture, for each Lords-day of the year, learnedly and perspicuously illustrated with doctrines, reasons, and uses / by that reverend and worthy laborer in the Lord's vineyard, William Ames ...
London: printed by T. Mabb for Thomas Davies, 1659
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Reas. 3. Because it is the duty of all Superiors, to further the salvation, as much as they can, of all ⟨p. 236⟩that are under them; and to procure by them and from them that honour to God, that is due to him from them.
Reas. 3. Because it is the duty of all Superiours, to further the salvation, as much as they can, of all ⟨p. 236⟩that are under them; and to procure by them and from them that honour to God, that is due to him from them.
Use, 1. Is of Reproof, against that most unworthy carelessness of men, who as they are not diligent enough themselves in doing their own duty on this behalf, so they think that they are free from all charge of children and servants about this matter.
Use, 1. Is of Reproof, against that most unworthy carelesness of men, who as they are not diligent enough themselves in doing their own duty on this behalf, so they think that they are free from all charge of children and servants about this matter.
Use 2. Is of Direction, to Inferiors, that are under others power. 1. That herein they willingly obey their Superiors, when they call them to serve God. 2. Yea, that they be thankful towards them for this cause. 3. That such as have the liberty should choose out such Superiors to be under, as from whom they may look for this help.
Use 2. Is of Direction, to Inferiors, that are under others power. 1. That herein they willingly obey their Superiours, when they call them to serve God. 2. Yea, that they be thankfull towards them for this cause. 3. That such as have the liberty should chuse out such Superiours to be under, as from whom they may look for this help.