The Whole Works of the Reverend Mr. John Flavel: To which is Added an Alphabetical Table of the Principal Matters Contained in the Whole, Volume 3 |
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Page 16
In the next place , this point naturally puts us upon the examination , and trial of
our own hearts , whether we , who fo ... O it is a special mercy to have a heart that
shall smite and reprove us for those things that others make nothing of : To check
...
In the next place , this point naturally puts us upon the examination , and trial of
our own hearts , whether we , who fo ... O it is a special mercy to have a heart that
shall smite and reprove us for those things that others make nothing of : To check
...
Page 74
While the heart stands out , though the understanding be taken in , the foul
remains in Satan ' s possession ; it is a greater work , ( and we daily find it fo ) , to
win one heart , than to convince twenty ugderstandings . . Infer . 5 . Hence also
we ...
While the heart stands out , though the understanding be taken in , the foul
remains in Satan ' s possession ; it is a greater work , ( and we daily find it fo ) , to
win one heart , than to convince twenty ugderstandings . . Infer . 5 . Hence also
we ...
Page 86
one heareth the word of the kiogdom , and understandeth it " not , then cometh
the wicked one , and catcheth away that which “ was sown in his heart . ” Satan is
compared in this scripture to the fowls in the air , which pick up the feed before it ...
one heareth the word of the kiogdom , and understandeth it " not , then cometh
the wicked one , and catcheth away that which “ was sown in his heart . ” Satan is
compared in this scripture to the fowls in the air , which pick up the feed before it ...
Page 174
The heart hath continual need of such a vent and refreshment ; and therefore the
lungs , like a pair of bellows , must be kept continually going . No longer than
breath is going , is the heart a dying ; that which stops the one , suffocates the
other ...
The heart hath continual need of such a vent and refreshment ; and therefore the
lungs , like a pair of bellows , must be kept continually going . No longer than
breath is going , is the heart a dying ; that which stops the one , suffocates the
other ...
Page 336
Take heed to thyself , that there be not a wicked word in thy heart ; we translate it ,
a wicked thought : thoughts are the words , and voice of the soul . fod fo , Mar . ix .
3 . they spake within themselves , i , e . their fouls fpake , though their lips ...
Take heed to thyself , that there be not a wicked word in thy heart ; we translate it ,
a wicked thought : thoughts are the words , and voice of the soul . fod fo , Mar . ix .
3 . they spake within themselves , i , e . their fouls fpake , though their lips ...
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Page 42 - Wherefore, beloved, seeing that ye look for such things, be diligent that ye may be found of Him in peace, without spot, and blameless.
Page 28 - But that the world may know that I love the Father; and as the Father gave me commandment, even so I do. Arise, let us go hence.
Page 56 - He that rejecteth Me, and receiveth not My words, hath One that judgeth him : the word that I have spoken, the same shall judge him in the last day.
Page 61 - But now the righteousness of God without the law is manifested, being witnessed by the law and the prophets; even the righteousness of God, which is by faith of Jesus Christ, unto all, and upon all them that believe. For there is no difference...
Page 92 - Go, and tell this people, Hear ye indeed, but understand not; and see ye indeed, but perceive not. Make the heart of this people fat, and make their ears heavy, and shut their eyes; lest they see with their eyes, and hear with their ears, and understand with their heart, and convert, and be healed.
Page 66 - Bethsaida! for if the mighty works, which were done in you, had been done in Tyre and Sidon, they would have repented long ago in sackcloth and ashes. But I say unto you, It shall be more tolerable for Tyre and Sidon at the day of judgment, than for you.
Page 84 - And they come unto thee as the people cometh, and they sit before thee as My people, and they hear thy words, but they will not do them : for with their mouth they show much love, but their heart goeth after their covetousness.
Page 54 - For if after they have escaped the pollutions of the world through the knowledge of the Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ, they are again entangled therein, and overcome, the latter end is worse with them than the beginning.
Page 462 - For unto us was the Gospel preached, as well as unto them : but the word preached did not profit them, not being mixed with faith in them that heard it.
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| Title | The Whole Works of the Reverend Mr. John Flavel: To which is Added an Alphabetical Table of the Principal Matters Contained in the Whole, Volume 3 Volume 3 of The Whole Works of the Reverend Mr. John Flavel, John Flavel The Whole Works of the Reverend Mr. John Flavel: To which is Added an Alphabetical Table of the Principal Matters Contained in the Whole, John Flavel |
| Author | John Flavel |
| Edition | 8 |
| Publisher | A. Weir and A. McLean, 1770 |
| Original from | the University of Michigan |
| Digitized | 14 Jun 2007 |
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