A25294:1499
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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This is hence gathered, that in the very brief pattern of petitions, a solemn praise of the name of God is subjoined, how ever it be in order to confirm all the petitions foregoing.
This is hence gathered, that in the very brief patterne of petitions, a solemne praise of the name of God is subjoyned, how ever it be in order to confirme all the petitions foregoing.
Reas. 1. Because it is not our selves that we ought either only, or chiefly to look at in the worship of God; but it is the honour of Gods name, that we should so much regard.
Reas. 1. Because it is not our selves that we ought either onely, or chieflie to look at in the worship of God; but it is the honour of Gods name, that we should so much regard.
Reas. 2. Because this is a most powerful motive, to obtain what we seek, if in all things we give God his glory.
Reas. 2. Because this is a most powerfull motive, to obtain what we seek, if in all things we give God his glory.