The Works of President Edwards: With a Memoir of His Life, Volume 1 |
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... determine , whether some me- dicinal applications might not be proper in such cases , and subscribe your proselyte , when I can have solution of these matters . " The following letter to one of his sisters , written at twelve years of ...
... determine , whether some me- dicinal applications might not be proper in such cases , and subscribe your proselyte , when I can have solution of these matters . " The following letter to one of his sisters , written at twelve years of ...
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... Determined that there are many degrees of Certainty ; though not indeed of absolute certainty , which is infinitely strong . We are certain of many things upon de- monstration , which yet we may be made more certain of , by more ...
... Determined that there are many degrees of Certainty ; though not indeed of absolute certainty , which is infinitely strong . We are certain of many things upon de- monstration , which yet we may be made more certain of , by more ...
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... determined with certainty . A few of the articles of an historical or mythological nature , are marked as quotations from the writings of others , and are omitted in the present edition of his works . The reader , after perusing the ...
... determined with certainty . A few of the articles of an historical or mythological nature , are marked as quotations from the writings of others , and are omitted in the present edition of his works . The reader , after perusing the ...
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... Determined , that this objection is without weight , viz . That it is not likely that God will make great alterations in the whole world , and overturnings in kingdoms and nations , only for the prayers of one obscure person , seeing ...
... Determined , that this objection is without weight , viz . That it is not likely that God will make great alterations in the whole world , and overturnings in kingdoms and nations , only for the prayers of one obscure person , seeing ...
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... determine , as what is really evident from many parts of Scripture , that to fallen man , they have a greater tendency to hurt religion . Monday , March 16. To practice this sort of self - denial , when at sometimes on fair days , I ...
... determine , as what is really evident from many parts of Scripture , that to fallen man , they have a greater tendency to hurt religion . Monday , March 16. To practice this sort of self - denial , when at sometimes on fair days , I ...
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Page 216 - And there were voices, and thunders, and lightnings; and there was a great earthquake, such as was not since men were upon the earth, so mighty an earthquake, and so great.
Page 89 - If any man offend not in word, the same is a perfect man, and able also to bridle the whole body.
Page 258 - O Israel, return unto the Lord thy God; for thou hast fallen by thine iniquity. Take with you words, and turn to the Lord : say unto him, "Take away all iniquity, and receive us graciously: so will we render the calves of our lips.
Page 89 - Servants, be subject to your masters with all fear ; not only to the good and gentle, but also to the froward. For this is thankworthy, if a man for conscience toward God endure grief, suffering wrongfully.
Page 61 - I know not how to express. I seemed to see them both in a sweet conjunction, majesty and meekness joined together; it was a sweet, and gentle, and holy majesty; and also a majestic meekness; an awful sweetness; a high, and great, and holy gentleness.
Page 215 - These shall make war with the Lamb, and the Lamb shall overcome them: for he is Lord of lords, and King of kings: and they that are with him are called, and chosen, and faithful.
Page 60 - But I remember the time very well, when I seemed to be convinced, and fully satisfied, as to this sovereignty of God, and his justice in thus eternally disposing of men, according to his sovereign pleasure.
Page 543 - the doing good to mankind, in obedience to the will of God, and for the sake of everlasting happiness.
Page 65 - The soul of a true Christian, as I then wrote my meditations, appeared like such a little white flower as we see in the spring of the year, low and humble, on the ground; opening its bosom to receive the pleasant beams of the sun's glory; rejoicing, as it were, in a calm rapture; diffusing around a sweet fragrancy; standing peacefully and lovingly in the midst of other flowers round about; all, in like manner, opening their bosoms to drink in the light of the sun.
Page 244 - Thus saith the LORD, As the new wine is found in the cluster, and one saith, Destroy it not ; for a blessing is in it : so will I do for my servants' sakes, that I may not destroy them all.