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Page 207
In fine , it is a consequence of the frailty and depravity of men , that their anger
puts them upon considering and punishing a pardonable frailty as an atrocious
crime . This is incompatible with the eminence of the divine perfections .
In fine , it is a consequence of the frailty and depravity of men , that their anger
puts them upon considering and punishing a pardonable frailty as an atrocious
crime . This is incompatible with the eminence of the divine perfections .
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But what crimes does the Spirit of God include in the word inquity ? The iniquity of
the Amorites is not yet full . Here , my brethren , a detail would be horrid , for so
great were the excesses of these people , that we should in some sense partake
...
But what crimes does the Spirit of God include in the word inquity ? The iniquity of
the Amorites is not yet full . Here , my brethren , a detail would be horrid , for so
great were the excesses of these people , that we should in some sense partake
...
Page 225
And , what is still more remarkable , we consider that part of a nation which
continues , responsible for the crimes of that which subsists no more . A passage
in the gospel of St . Luke will clearly illustrate our meaning . Woe unto you : for ye
...
And , what is still more remarkable , we consider that part of a nation which
continues , responsible for the crimes of that which subsists no more . A passage
in the gospel of St . Luke will clearly illustrate our meaning . Woe unto you : for ye
...
Page 226
... had resolved , when he spoke to Abraham , to prolong four hundred years ;
who , during that four hundred years , would abuse his patience ; and at last
would be punished for all the crimes , which should be committed in that long
period .
... had resolved , when he spoke to Abraham , to prolong four hundred years ;
who , during that four hundred years , would abuse his patience ; and at last
would be punished for all the crimes , which should be committed in that long
period .
Page 229
Thus it was with the Amorites ; and thus it will be with your provinces , if you avail
yourselves of the crimes of your predecessors , if you extenuate the guilt , if you
imitate the practice , if you fill up the measure of their iniquities . Then divine ...
Thus it was with the Amorites ; and thus it will be with your provinces , if you avail
yourselves of the crimes of your predecessors , if you extenuate the guilt , if you
imitate the practice , if you fill up the measure of their iniquities . Then divine ...
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Page 219 - And he said unto Abram, Know of a surety that thy seed shall be a stranger in a land that is not theirs, and shall serve them; and they shall afflict them four hundred years. And also that nation, whom they shall serve, will I judge: and afterward shall they come out with great substance.
Page 98 - Thou compassest my path and my lying down, and art acquainted with all my ways. For there is not a word in my tongue, but, lo, O Lord, thou knowest it altogether. Thou hast beset me behind and before, and laid thine hand upon me. Such knowledge is too wonderful for me; it is high, I cannot attain unto it.
Page 113 - It is he that sitteth upon the circle of the earth, and the inhabitants thereof are as grasshoppers; that stretcheth out the heavens as a curtain, and spreadeth them out as a tent to dwell in: that bringeth the princes to nothing; he maketh the judges of the earth as vanity.
Page 41 - Therefore leaving the principles of the doctrine of Christ, let us go on unto perfection ; not laying again the foundation of repentance from dead works, and of faith toward God, of the doctrine of baptisms, and of laying on of hands, and of resurrection of the dead, and of eternal judgment.
Page 98 - If I ascend up into heaven, thou art there; If I make my bed in hell, behold thou art there. If I take the wings of the morning, And dwell in the uttermost parts of the sea; Even there shall thy hand lead me, And thy right hand shall hold me.
Page 263 - And not only so, but we glory in tribulations also: knowing that tribulation worketh patience ; .and patience, experience; and experience, hope: and hope maketh not ashamed; because the love of God is shed abroad in our hearts by the Holy Ghost which is given unto us.
Page 68 - In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God ; all things were made by him, and without him was not any thing made that was made.
Page 225 - Therefore also said the wisdom of God, I will send them prophets and apostles, and some of them they shall slay and persecute : that the blood of all the prophets, which was shed from the foundation of the world, may be required of this generation...
Page 113 - Lift up your eyes on high, and behold who hath created these things, that bringeth out their host by number : he calleth them all by names by the greatness of his might, for that he is strong in power ; not one faileth.
Page 252 - Sanctify the LORD of hosts himself; and let him be your fear, and let him be your dread. And he shall be for a sanctuary...
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| Title | Sermons, tr. by R. Robinson (H. Hunter) Volume 1 of Sermons, tr. by R. Robinson, Robert Robinson |
| Author | Jacques Saurin |
| Translated by | Robert Robinson |
| Published | 1800 |
| Original from | Oxford University |
| Digitized | 30 Mar 2007 |
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