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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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Doct. 2. Every one ought to be content with that portion and condition that God hath measured out unto him
Doct. 2. Every one ought to be content with that portion and condition that God hath measur•d out unto him
This is hence gathered; because contentment with our own, is the duty directly contrary to desiring what is another's.
This is hence gathered; because contentment with our owne, is the duty directly contrary to desiring what is anothers.
Reas. 1. Because we ought to rest in Gods dispensation, as in our Fathers good providence, who knows best what is good for us.
Reas. 1. Because we ought to rest in Gods dispensation, as in our Fathers good providence, who knowes best what is good for us.
Reas. 2. Because this contentment makes much for the quietness of our mind, and so for the happiness of our life.