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... conduct of men be a just criterion of their feelings , it would appear to be the first desire of human nature that death might never arrive ; the second , we might therefore conclude , would be , that seeing death is in- evitable , we ...
... conduct of men be a just criterion of their feelings , it would appear to be the first desire of human nature that death might never arrive ; the second , we might therefore conclude , would be , that seeing death is in- evitable , we ...
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... well upon the stage of " life . We are all frail and fallible , but I have 66 no great sins to account for . I have been " honest and charitable ; my conduct , I trust , 6 " has been , with some few exceptions , REPOSE IN DEATH . 25.
... well upon the stage of " life . We are all frail and fallible , but I have 66 no great sins to account for . I have been " honest and charitable ; my conduct , I trust , 6 " has been , with some few exceptions , REPOSE IN DEATH . 25.
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... conduct and example would have been of the greatest service in persuad- ing men to a holy as well as a virtuous life , to a cordial and complete self - dedication to God as well as to a general decorum and purity of conduct . It is ...
... conduct and example would have been of the greatest service in persuad- ing men to a holy as well as a virtuous life , to a cordial and complete self - dedication to God as well as to a general decorum and purity of conduct . It is ...
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... conduct that he had indeed become " a new creature in Christ " Jesus . " His respect for religion , and his general excellence of character , could not per- haps have admitted of much visible change for the better ; but in heavenly ...
... conduct that he had indeed become " a new creature in Christ " Jesus . " His respect for religion , and his general excellence of character , could not per- haps have admitted of much visible change for the better ; but in heavenly ...
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... conduct more interesting and convincing than that of persons less generally known and admired . Novelty therefore has been purposely rejected for the sake of . practical effect . 66 yet he died the death of a humble Christian 42 TRUE ...
... conduct more interesting and convincing than that of persons less generally known and admired . Novelty therefore has been purposely rejected for the sake of . practical effect . 66 yet he died the death of a humble Christian 42 TRUE ...
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Page 270 - For whosoever shall be ashamed of me and of my words, of him shall the Son of man be ashamed, when he shall come in his own glory, and in his Father's, and of the holy angels.
Page 56 - And he said unto them, With desire I have desired to eat this passover with you before I suffer. For I say unto you, I will not any more eat thereof, until it be fulfilled in the kingdom of God.
Page 299 - Obey them that have the rule over you, and submit yourselves : for they watch for your souls, as they that must give account, that they may do it with joy, and not with grief: for that is unprofitable for you.
Page 322 - 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 71 - Enter not into judgment with thy servant, O LORD; for in thy sight shall no man living be justified.
Page 62 - GOD, who as at this time didst teach the hearts of thy faithful people, by the sending to them the light of thy Holy Spirit ; Grant us by the same Spirit to have a right judgment in all things, and evermore to rejoice in his holy comfort...
Page 166 - Works done before the grace of Christ, and the Inspiration of his Spirit, are not pleasant to God, forasmuch as they spring not of faith in Jesus Christ...
Page 50 - King, able and willing to save to the uttermost all that come unto God by...
Page 34 - We are accounted righteous before God, only for the merit of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ by Faith, and not for our own works or deservings : Wherefore, that we are justified by faith only is a most wholesome doctrine, and very full of comfort, as more largely is expressed in the Homily of Justification.
Page 33 - To examine themselves, whether they repent them truly of their former sins, stedfastly purposing to lead a new life; have a lively faith in God's mercy through Christ, with a thankful remembrance of his death; and be in charity with all men.