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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.
Modern spelling is a reading aid: the words are the author’s, only the spelling is modernized. Original shows the page as printed, with the transcription marks.
Question 2. What is principally required for the observing of this watch?
7. Ans. First, sobriety in the use of worldly things, 1 Thess. 5. 6. 1 Pet. 47. & 5. 8. For the heart is overcharged, not only with surfeiting and drunkenness, but also with the cares of this life, Lu. 21. 34. 36.
7. Ans. First, sobriety in the use of worldly things, 1 Thess. 5. 6. 1 Pet. 47. & 5. 8. For the heart is overcharged, not only with sur•etting and drunkenesse, but also with the cares of this life, Lu. 21. 34. 36.
8. Secondly, a frequent consideration of Gods own presence, and beholding of our ways, Pro. 1. 20. 21. Psal. 119. 168.
8. Secondly, a frequent consideration of Gods owne presence, and beholding of our wayes, Pro. 1. 20. 21. Psal. 119. 168.