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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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Reas. 4. Because, even for the society of mankind, nature teacheth us to honour them that deserve well of others, though we should receive no profit by them.
Reas. 4. Because, even for the society of mankinde, nature teacheth us to honour them that deserve well of others, though we should receive no profit by them.
Use 1. Of Admonition, that we take heed of such barbarous and uncivil manners, whereby respect towards Superiors is taken away.
Use 1. Of Admonition, that we take heed of such barbarous and uncivill manners, whereby respect towards Superiours is taken away.
Use 2. Of Direction, that we always give reverence to such, as in authority or power are superior, ⟨p. 241⟩as to the Fathers of the Country, the Fathers of our bodies, the Fathers of families, Fathers in Christ, and the like.
Use 2. Of Direction, that we alwayes give reverence to such, as in authority or power are superiour, ⟨p. 241⟩as to the Fathers of the Country, the Fathers of our bodies, the Fathers of families, Fathers in Christ, and the like.