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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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It is hence gathered, in that all precepts of the second Table regard our Neighbour, whatever he be, according to Mat. 22. where the sum of this Table is made, Thou shalt love th• Neighbour, &c. Though therefore this honour is referred by name to Father and Mother, as its chief objects; yet in some sort it is to be extended unto every Neighbour; that is, unto all mankind.
It is hence gathered, in that all precepts of the second Table regard our Neighbour, whatever he be, according to Mat. 22. where the summe of this Table is made, Thou shalt love th• Neighbour, &c. Though therefore this honour is referred by name to Father and Mother, as its chief objects; yet in some sort it is to be extended unto every Neighbour; that is, unto all mankind.
Reas. 1. Because none is found so base and vile, but that he hath something in him, that ought to be esteemed by us, and much valued. For if nothing else could be remarked in one, yet the very common nature of man hath that worth and dignity in it, as unto it regard should▪ be had, and the party not altogether contemned, or accounted less of than indeed he deserveth; and in such respect some honour is contained.
Reas. 1. Because none is found so base and vile, but that he hath something in him, that ought to be esteemed by us, and much valued. For if nothing else could be remarked in one, yet the very common nature of man hath that worth and dignity in it, as unto it regard should▪ be had, and the party not altogether contemined, or accounted less of than indeed he deserveth; and in such respect some honour is contained.