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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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Reas▪ 1. Because Gods protection secureth believers from all evil, at least from the sting of it, by reason whereof it is only truly evil; for God hath all things, both evil and good in his own power.
Reas▪ 1. Because Gods protection secureth believers from all evill, at least from the sting of it, by reason whereof it is onely truly evill; for God hath all things, both evill and good in his own power.
Reas▪ 2. Because Gods presence brings all other good things with it, for God is so good in himself, that in himself virtually and eminently he contains all things, that can be called good.
Reas. 3. Because Gods goodness towards believers is unchangeable, so that there can be no danger of the changing of this happiness into misery.
Use, The use of this Doctrine, is for consolation to the faithful, to wit, that from this ground they […] and ought to depend upon God; and lay aside all those anxieties, whereby they may be discouraged from adhering to God with joy and gladness.