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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
Book 3 › Chapter 7: Of peace and tranquillity of Conscience.
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9. Thirdly, this perfection consisteth properly in this, that all our studies, and endeavours be good: and the imperfection be only in the manner of performing, Ro. 8. 4.
10. Fourthly, all those imperfections which adhere to our obedience, are with all humiliation of soul to be acknowledged, and pardon for them is to be begged in Faith, Pet. 5.
10. Fourthly, all those imperfections which adhere to our obedience, are with all humiliation of soule to be acknowledged, and pardon for them is to be begged in Faith, Pet. 5.
The third Question is, what kind of tranquility it is which doth arise from such obedience?
11. Ans. First, Such as the obedience it self is, that is, various, and imperfect. 2 Cor. 1. 24.
11. Ans. First, Such as the obedience it selfe is, that is, various, and imperfect.