Discourses on Various Subjects, Volume 3Wells and Lilly, 1816 - Theology |
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... remembering that it is infinitely necessary that we should do so ; and men do not generally know , or not consider what it is to be a Christian ; they understand not what the Christian law forbiddeth or commandeth . But as for this in ...
... remembering that it is infinitely necessary that we should do so ; and men do not generally know , or not consider what it is to be a Christian ; they understand not what the Christian law forbiddeth or commandeth . But as for this in ...
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... remember this , that Christianity is the most profitable , the most useful , and the most bountiful institution in the whole world , and the best definition I can give of it is this ; it is the wisdom of God brought down among us to do ...
... remember this , that Christianity is the most profitable , the most useful , and the most bountiful institution in the whole world , and the best definition I can give of it is this ; it is the wisdom of God brought down among us to do ...
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... remember that Salvian speaking of old men sum- ming up their repentances , and making amends for the sins of their whole life , exhorts them to alms and works of piety . But inquiring how much they should do towards the redeeming of ...
... remember that Salvian speaking of old men sum- ming up their repentances , and making amends for the sins of their whole life , exhorts them to alms and works of piety . But inquiring how much they should do towards the redeeming of ...
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... remember that by this time it is a state of nature , a state of flesh and blood , which cannot enter into heaven . The natural man and the natural child are not the same thing in true divinity . The natural child indeed can do no good ...
... remember that by this time it is a state of nature , a state of flesh and blood , which cannot enter into heaven . The natural man and the natural child are not the same thing in true divinity . The natural child indeed can do no good ...
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... Remember the saying of St. Paul , Christ came to redeem to himself a church , and to present it pure and spotless before the throne of Grace ; and if you mean to be of this number , you must endeavour to be under this qualification ...
... Remember the saying of St. Paul , Christ came to redeem to himself a church , and to present it pure and spotless before the throne of Grace ; and if you mean to be of this number , you must endeavour to be under this qualification ...
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Page 99 - T^INALLY, brethren, pray for us, •^ that the word of the Lord may have free course, and be glorified...
Page 99 - Oh that my head were waters, and mine eyes a fountain of tears, that I might weep day and night for the slain of the daughter of my people!
Page 308 - BRETHREN, if a man be overtaken in a fault, ye which are spiritual, restore such a one in the spirit of meekness ; considering thyself, lest thou also be tempted.
Page 91 - Unto the pure all things are pure: but unto them that are defiled and unbelieving is nothing pure; but even their mind and conscience is defiled. 16. They profess that they know God; but in works they deny him, being abominable, and disobedient, and unto every good work reprobate.
Page 157 - I exhort therefore, that, first of all, supplications, prayers, intercessions, and giving of thanks, be made for all men; for kings, and for all that are in authority; that we may lead a quiet and peaceable life in all godliness and honesty.
Page 209 - If ye love me, keep my commandments. And I will pray the Father, and he shall give you another Comforter, that he may abide with you for ever; Even the Spirit of truth; whom the world cannot receive, because it seeth him not, neither knoweth him; but ye know him; for he dwelleth with you, and shall be in you.
Page 143 - Samuel said, hath the Lord as great delight in burnt offerings and sacrifices as in obeying the voice of the Lord ? Behold, to obey is better than sacrifice, and to hearken, than the fat of rams. For rebellion is as the sin of witchcraft, and stubbornness is as iniquity and idolatry.
Page 307 - from the days of John the Baptist, the kingdom of heaven suffers violence, and the violent take it by force...
Page 233 - Verily I say unto you, that ye which have followed me, in the regeneration when the Son of man shall sit on the throne of his glory, ye also shall sit upon twelve thrones, judging the twelve tribes of Israel.
Page 316 - Restore unto me the joy of thy salvation; and uphold me with thy free spirit. Then will I teach transgressors thy ways; and sinners shall be converted unto thee.