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 131
When the understaoding , or mind resolves , and meditates the things that come
into it , that very meditation is an inward fpeaking , or hidden word in the heart ,
Deut . xv . 9 . " Beware left there be a thought in the " wicked heart , " as some ...
When the understaoding , or mind resolves , and meditates the things that come
into it , that very meditation is an inward fpeaking , or hidden word in the heart ,
Deut . xv . 9 . " Beware left there be a thought in the " wicked heart , " as some ...
Page 289
What pleasure had Spira in his liberty , estate , wife and children ; these things
were indeed proposed and ur . ged , again and again , to relieve him ; but instead
of pleasure they became his horror : let but the mind be wounded , and all the ...
What pleasure had Spira in his liberty , estate , wife and children ; these things
were indeed proposed and ur . ged , again and again , to relieve him ; but instead
of pleasure they became his horror : let but the mind be wounded , and all the ...
Page 336
These thoughts , or actual revolvings of things in the mind , are in scripture called
1227 av 727 , a word or specch in the heart , Deui . xv . 9 . Take heed to thyself ,
that there be not a wicked word in thy heart ; we translate it , a wicked thought ...
These thoughts , or actual revolvings of things in the mind , are in scripture called
1227 av 727 , a word or specch in the heart , Deui . xv . 9 . Take heed to thyself ,
that there be not a wicked word in thy heart ; we translate it , a wicked thought ...
Page 337
It the fpirits of men , having no bodies , confequently have but “ one door , to wit ,
that of the will , to open ; and the open“ ing thereof , ( which is done by one act , or
desire , io a “ moment ) is enough to discover so much of their minds , as “ they ...
It the fpirits of men , having no bodies , confequently have but “ one door , to wit ,
that of the will , to open ; and the open“ ing thereof , ( which is done by one act , or
desire , io a “ moment ) is enough to discover so much of their minds , as “ they ...
Page 353
There is the greatest reason that our minds be there , where our souls are to be
for ever . ... The natural abilities of the mind , which can , in a mi . nute ' s time ,
disparch a nimble messenger to heaven , and mount irs thoughts from this to chat
...
There is the greatest reason that our minds be there , where our souls are to be
for ever . ... The natural abilities of the mind , which can , in a mi . nute ' s time ,
disparch a nimble messenger to heaven , and mount irs thoughts from this to chat
...
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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.