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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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Modern spelling is a reading aid: the words are the author’s, only the spelling is modernized. Original shows the page as printed, with the transcription marks.
Reas. 2 Because as Prince and head of his Church he governs the same, protects and conserves her by his efficacious power.
Reas. 2 Because as Prince and head of his Church he governes the same, protects and conserves her by his efficacious power.
Reas. 3. Because he shall with the greatest glory perfect the government, protection and salvation of his Church, deservedly shall at last not only be called and acknowledged King, but King of Kings and Lord of Lords.
Reas. 3. Because he shall with the greatest glory perfect the government, protection and salvation of his Church, deservedly shall at last not onely be called and acknowledged King, but King of Kings and Lord of Lords.
Use 1. Is of Information, that by true Faith and distinctly we may see that in Christ, which in all our necessities may supply our wants. If we would have our ignorance and blindness taken away, that we may fly to Christ, as our Prophet, to be taught of him; and to seek wisdom from him; who is himself the wisdom of God. If we be pressed with the guilt of our sins, and be accused by our own consciences, that we may fly to the blood and oblation of Christ our Priest, which he made of himself for us. If we would attain any thing from God, that we may use Christ, as our Intercessor. If lastly, our own weakness, and strength of our enemies discourage and terrify us, that we may look to Christ our King, by whose help all the faithful shall become more than Conquerors.
Use 1. Is of Information, that by true Faith and distinctly we may see that in Christ, which in all our necessities may supply our wants. If we would have our ignorance and blindness taken away, that we may fly to Christ, as our Prophet, to be taught of him; and to seek wisdome from him; who is himself the wisdome of God. If we be pressed with the guilt of our sins, and be accused by our own consciences, that we may fly to the blood and oblation of Christ our Priest, which he made of himself for us. If we would attain any thing from God, that we may use Christ, as our Intercessor. If lastly, our own weakness, and strength of our enemies discourage and terrify us, that we may look to Christ our King, by whose help all the faithfull shall become more than Conquerours.