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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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24. Thirdly, we must know that God doth not forget his people, no not then when he seems to have forsaken them, Esa. 49. 15, 16. But doth for his own glory and their good only seem to do so.
24. Thirdly, we must know that God doth not forget his people, no not then when he seemes to have forsaken them, Esa. 49. 15, 16. But doth for his own glory and their good only seeme to do so.
25. Fourthly, we may be sure by Gods Word and Covenant that this desertion shall be but short, especially if i• be compared with the time and continuance of his mercies, Esa. 54. 7, 8. & 57. 20.
25. Fourthly, we may be sure by Gods Word and Covenant that this desertion shall be but short, especially if i• be compar'd with the time and continuance of his mercies, Esa. 54. 7, 8. & 57. 20.
26. Fifthly, we must make inquiry in our Consciences with all diligent examination whether our own sins have not been the cause of Gods so dealing,