A69129:1050
Conscience with the Power and Cases Thereof
Conscience with the power and cases thereof Divided into V. books. Written by the godly and learned, William Ames, Doctor, and Professor of Divinity, in the famous University of Franeker in Friesland. Translated out of Latin into English, for more public benefit.Conscience with the power and cases thereof Devided into V. bookes. Written by the godly and learned, William Ames, Doctor, and Professor of Divinity, in the famous University of Franeker in Friesland. Translated out of Latine into English, for more publique benefit.
Leiden and London : Imprinted W. Christiaens, E. Griffin, J. Dawson, Anno MDCXXIX 1639Leyden and London : Imprinted W. Christiaens, E. Griffin, J. Dawson, Anno MDCXXIX 1639
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15. Thirdly, it is also absolutely necessary, that there be a reference of the action to the glory of God, 1 Cor. 10. 37. This is done virtually in the intention of our doing our duty: but the more distinct and direct respect is unto God in action, the more perfect it is, Ps. 16. 8.
15. Thirdly, it is also absolutely necessary, that there be a reference of the action to the glory of God, 1 Cor. 10. 37. This is done vertually in the intention of our doing our duty: but the more distinct and direct respect is unto God in action, the more perfect it is, Ps. 16. 8.
16. Fourthly, it is meet also there be a secondary intention of setting our own salvation. 1 Cor. 9. 24.
17. Fifthly, in such works as come to the notice of others, it is requisite also that we think of stopping the mouths of the wicked, 1 Pet. 3. 16. And of furthering others in the way of salvation. Mat. 5. 16.
17. Fifthly, in such works as come to the notice of others, it is requisite also that we thinke of stopping the mouths of the wicked,