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... moral respect ; that is , to intelligent beings capable of moral actions and relations . And therefore it must chiefly consist in giving due respect to that Being to whom most is due ; for God is infinitely the most worthy of regard ...
... moral respect ; that is , to intelligent beings capable of moral actions and relations . And therefore it must chiefly consist in giving due respect to that Being to whom most is due ; for God is infinitely the most worthy of regard ...
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... moral excellence , consisting in the disposition of his heart ; then it is reasonable to suppose that his works are so wrought as to shew this supreme respect to himself , wherein his moral excel- lence primarily consists . When we are ...
... moral excellence , consisting in the disposition of his heart ; then it is reasonable to suppose that his works are so wrought as to shew this supreme respect to himself , wherein his moral excel- lence primarily consists . When we are ...
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... moral beauty especially consists in the dispo- sition and affection of the heart . 4. As there is an infinite fulness of all possible good in God - a fulness of every perfection , of all excellency and beau- ty , and of infinite ...
... moral beauty especially consists in the dispo- sition and affection of the heart . 4. As there is an infinite fulness of all possible good in God - a fulness of every perfection , of all excellency and beau- ty , and of infinite ...
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... moral excellency ; which is properly the beauty of the divine nature . And as God delights in his own beauty , he must necessarily delight in the creature's holi- ness ; which is a conformity to , and participation of it , as truly as ...
... moral excellency ; which is properly the beauty of the divine nature . And as God delights in his own beauty , he must necessarily delight in the creature's holi- ness ; which is a conformity to , and participation of it , as truly as ...
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... understood with limitation ; as expressing the effect of benevolent influence , but not the effect of justice on a moral system . W. SECT . IV . Some objections considered , which may 26 CHAP . 1 . GOD'S CHIEF END IN CREATION .
... understood with limitation ; as expressing the effect of benevolent influence , but not the effect of justice on a moral system . W. SECT . IV . Some objections considered , which may 26 CHAP . 1 . GOD'S CHIEF END IN CREATION .
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Page 284 - Behold, we count them happy which endure. Ye have heard of the patience of Job, and have seen the end of the Lord; that the Lord is very pitiful, and of tender mercy.
Page 75 - Beloved, think it not strange concerning the fiery trial which is to try you, as though some strange thing happened unto you, "but rejoice, inasmuch as ye are partakers of Christ's sufferings; that, when his glory shall be revealed, ye may be glad also with exceeding joy.
Page 447 - ARISE, shine ; for thy light is come, and the glory of the Lord is risen upon thee. For, behold, the darkness shall cover the earth, and gross darkness the people : but the Lord shall arise upon thee, and his glory shall be seen upon thee ; and the Gentiles shall come to thy light, and kings to the brightness of thy rising.
Page 324 - Now all these things happened unto them for ensamples : and they are written for our admonition, upon whom the ends of the world are come.
Page 51 - Who gave himself for our sins, that he might deliver us from this present evil world, according to the will of God and our Father: 5 To whom be glory for ever and ever.
Page 55 - Therefore, when he was gone out, Jesus said, Now is the Son of man glorified, and God is glorified in him. If God be glorified in him, God shall also glorify him in himself, and shall straightway glorify him.
Page 177 - Now I say, that the heir, as long as he is a child, differeth nothing from a servant, though he be lord of all ; but is under tutors and governors until the time appointed of the father. Even so we, when we were children, were in bondage under the elements of the world...
Page 50 - He staggered not at the promise of God through unbelief; but was strong in faith, giving glory to God ; And being fully persuaded that, what he had promised, he was able also to perform.
Page 271 - But unto you that fear my name shall the Sun of righteousness arise With healing in his wings; And ye shall go forth, and grow up as calves of the stall.
Page 62 - When I consider thy heavens, the work of thy fingers, the moon and the stars, which thou hast ordained; What is man, that thou art mindful of him? and the...