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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 10: Of Watchfulness.Book 3 › Chapter 10: Of Watchfulnesse.
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5. Vigilancy is particularly required, 1. Before the duty is performed, that the matter be duly weighed, Pro. 14. 15. That all impediments, (whether they be things in themselves lawful, or unlawful) may be removed, 1 Pet. 2. 11. 2 Tim. 2. 4. That we may be fit and prepared for the doing of our duty. Lu. 21. 34. 36. And that we may lay hold on the occasions of doing it, that are offered, Gal. 6. 20. And the contrary be avoided. Pro. 4. 15. & 5. 8. 2 In the very duty, that it be done in an exact, and accurate manner. Luke 8. 18. 3 After the duty, that it be not marred by any following corruption. 2. Jo•. 8. Because it is easily wont, either to be corrupted by pride, 1 Cor. 4. 7. O• by inconstancy, and levity to be overthrown, Jer. 34. 11.
5. Vigilancy is particularly required, 1. Before the duty is perfourmed, that the matter be duely weighed, Pro. 14. 15. That all impediments, (whether they be things in themselves lawfull, or unlawfull) may be removed, 1 Pet. 2. 11. 2 Tim. 2. 4. That we may be fit and prepared for the doing of our duty. Lu. 21. 34. 36. And that we may lay hold on the occasions of doing it, that are offered, Gal. 6. 20. And the contrary be avoided. Pro. 4. 15