A25294:1214
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 the want of this content argues our too great love of the world, and of our selves; and it comes from a perverse affection, that we are not content with our lot▪
Use 1. Of Reproof, against such, as do, or think nothing else almost, than how they may compass such or such a worldly thing, that they have not; so that their whole life is nothing else but a continual exercise of avarice and ambition.
Use 1. Of Reproof, against such, as do, or think nothing else almost, than how they may compasse such or such a worldly thing, that they have not; so that their whole life is nothing else but a continual exercise of avarice and ambition.
Use 2 Of Exhortation, that we may more and more strive unto this contentment of mind, which is the companion of true piety, as is said; Godliness is great gain, with a mind contented with its own condition. For we brought nothing with us into this world, nor can we take any thing out of it with us; but having fo•d and raiment, let us there •ith be content. But such as will be rich fall into tentation, and into a s•are, and many lusts or covetousnesses, &c. 1 Tim. 6. 6, 7.
Use 2 Of Exhortation, that we may more and more strive unto this contentment of minde, which is the companion of true piety, as is said; Godlinesse is great gain, with a minde contented with its owne condition. For we brought nothing with us into this world, nor can we take any thing out of it with us; but having fod and raiment, let us there ith be content. But such as will be rich fall into tentation, and into a sare, and many lusts or covetousnesses, &c.