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... regard to what would have been the wishes of him whom we lament , would prevent the other . My only aim will be , to offer such a brief sketch of a few of the most promi- 66 nent and valuable features of his character , as Xii PREFACE .
... regard to what would have been the wishes of him whom we lament , would prevent the other . My only aim will be , to offer such a brief sketch of a few of the most promi- 66 nent and valuable features of his character , as Xii PREFACE .
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... REGARD TO REPUTATION A SOURCE OF UNBELIEF . John v . 44. - How can ye believe , which receive honour one of another , and seek not the honour that cometh from God only ? 210 228 SERMON XV . ON THE CAUSES OF UNTHANKFULNESS . Rom . i . 21 ...
... REGARD TO REPUTATION A SOURCE OF UNBELIEF . John v . 44. - How can ye believe , which receive honour one of another , and seek not the honour that cometh from God only ? 210 228 SERMON XV . ON THE CAUSES OF UNTHANKFULNESS . Rom . i . 21 ...
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... regard to worldly interest , which render him incapable of discerning spiritual objects in their true form and just dimensions , and according to their real beauty . Hence it is that even the pro- fessed Ministers of the Truth , with ...
... regard to worldly interest , which render him incapable of discerning spiritual objects in their true form and just dimensions , and according to their real beauty . Hence it is that even the pro- fessed Ministers of the Truth , with ...
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... regard to man . Still I every day see more strongly the necessity of guarding against that spirit which decides upon great points hastily and dogmatically , and with- out candour or reflection . It is natural for men to form rash ...
... regard to man . Still I every day see more strongly the necessity of guarding against that spirit which decides upon great points hastily and dogmatically , and with- out candour or reflection . It is natural for men to form rash ...
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... regard to doctrines , without attending to practice ; while some make use even of religion itself to stifle the remonstrances of conscience . Hence , too , come dissensions in the church . One says , " I am of Paul ; another , I am of ...
... regard to doctrines , without attending to practice ; while some make use even of religion itself to stifle the remonstrances of conscience . Hence , too , come dissensions in the church . One says , " I am of Paul ; another , I am of ...
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Page xxxiv - After this I beheld, and, lo, a great multitude, which no man could number, of all nations, and kindreds, and people, and tongues, stood before the Throne, and before the Lamb, clothed with white robes, and palms in their hands; and cried with a loud voice, saying, Salvation to our God which sitteth upon the throne, and unto the Lamb.
Page 7 - When I say unto the wicked, Thou shalt surely die; and thou givest him not warning, nor speakest to warn the wicked from his wicked way, to save his life; the same wicked man shall die in his iniquity; but his blood will I require at thine hand.
Page 43 - Keeping mercy for thousands, forgiving iniquity and transgression and sin, and that will by no means clear the guilty...
Page xxxiv - For this cause I bow my knees unto the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, of whom the whole family in heaven and earth is named, that he would grant you, according to the riches of his glory, to be strengthened with might by his Spirit in the inner man ; that Christ may dwell in your hearts by faith...
Page 36 - Behold, there is a place by me, and thou shalt stand upon a rock : and it shall come to pass, while my glory passeth by, that I will put thee in a clift of the rock, and will cover thee with my hand while I pass by: and I will take away mine hand, and thou shalt see my back parts : but my face shall not be seen.
Page 209 - Bless the LORD, ye his angels, That excel in strength, that do his commandments, Hearkening unto the voice of his word.
Page xxiv - I'LL praise my Maker with my breath ; And when my voice is lost in death, Praise shall employ my nobler powers : My days of praise shall ne'er be past, While life, and thought, and being last, Or immortality endures.
Page 354 - Wash you, make you clean ; put away the evil of your doings from before mine eyes; Cease to do evil; learn to do well; Seek judgment, relieve the oppressed, Judge the fatherless, plead for the widow.
Page 82 - And all the angels stood round about the throne and about the elders and the four beasts, and fell before the throne on their faces, and worshipped God, saying ; Amen ; Blessing and glory and wisdom and thanksgiving and honour and power and might be unto our God for ever and ever. Amen.
Page 225 - For our conversation is in heaven ; from whence also we look for the Saviour, the LORD JESUS CHRIST : who shall change our vile body, that it may be fashioned like unto His glorious body, according to the working whereby He is able to subdue all things unto Himself