A25294:1508
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 from hence we are taught, both in what manner, and for what end, we ought to look for the accomplishment of our desires; to wit, in such manner as shall seem good unto God, according to that wisdom and power of his, whereby he exercises sovereignty of kingdom and command, or dominion in all things, and in such manner, as may make most for the glory of his name.
Reas. 3. Because from hence we are taught, both in what manner, and for what end, we ought to look for the accomplishment of our desires; to wit, in such manner as shall seem good unto God, according to that wisedome and power of his, whereby he exercises soveraignty of kingdome and command, or dominion in all things, and in such manner, as may make most for the glory of his name.
Use, Of Direction, that we use these and the like titles of God, in our prayers, not for a fashion, but from religious resentment and intention, that our prayers may be the more powerful, from the greater feeling, and abundance of our hearts.
Use, Of Direction, that we use these and the like titles of God, in our prayers, not for a fashion, but from religious resentment and intention, that our prayers may be the more powerfull, from the greater feeling, and abundance of our hearts.
Doct. 3. All thing• that uphold our faith and our pr• errs, are from the everlasting and eternal God.
Doct. 3. All thing• that uphold our faith and our pr• ers, are from the everlasting and eternal God.