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Page 97
Indeed , if we rightly consider the matter as we ought , we shall find that every
one of us , who hath this world ' s good , is much more interested in the charitable
work of this day , than even the unfortunate persons who are the immediate ...
Indeed , if we rightly consider the matter as we ought , we shall find that every
one of us , who hath this world ' s good , is much more interested in the charitable
work of this day , than even the unfortunate persons who are the immediate ...
Page 192
... that Christ was a wonderful and extraordinary person , composed of two
distinct natures , God and man , did really and essentially participate of both , and
whatsoever might be said of cach nature might truly be spoken of the whole
person of ...
... that Christ was a wonderful and extraordinary person , composed of two
distinct natures , God and man , did really and essentially participate of both , and
whatsoever might be said of cach nature might truly be spoken of the whole
person of ...
Page 195
... Whether they were such persons as might certainly know the things they relate
; and secondly , Mhether they were men of such integrity , that they were not likely
to relate more than they knew to be true : For , where the persons are furnished ...
... Whether they were such persons as might certainly know the things they relate
; and secondly , Mhether they were men of such integrity , that they were not likely
to relate more than they knew to be true : For , where the persons are furnished ...
Page 198
... greater evidence it is , that they had an undoubted and certain knowledge of
what they reported afterwards , and that there were strong convictions in the
nature of the thing itself , which could satisfy such scrupulous and suspicious
persons .
... greater evidence it is , that they had an undoubted and certain knowledge of
what they reported afterwards , and that there were strong convictions in the
nature of the thing itself , which could satisfy such scrupulous and suspicious
persons .
Page 228
And hence we may learn , 2dly , the great folly of looking upon afflictions as
judgments from heaven on those particular persons on whom they fall ; a
weakness to which too many rashly give way . They cannot see any calamity
befalling their ...
And hence we may learn , 2dly , the great folly of looking upon afflictions as
judgments from heaven on those particular persons on whom they fall ; a
weakness to which too many rashly give way . They cannot see any calamity
befalling their ...
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Page 219 - And they said one to another, We are verily guilty concerning our brother, in that we saw the anguish of his soul, when he besought us, and we would not hear; therefore is this distress come upon us.
Page 259 - For he is not a Jew, which is one outwardly ; neither is that circumcision which is outward in the flesh : but he is a Jew, which is one inwardly ; and circumcision is that of the heart, in the spirit, and not in the letter ; whose praise is not of men, but of God.
Page 106 - For it is impossible for those who were once enlightened, and have tasted of the heavenly gift, and were made partakers of the Holy Ghost, And have tasted the good Word of God, and the powers of the world to come, If they shall fall away, to renew them again unto repentance; seeing they crucify to themselves the Son of God afresh, and put him to an open shame.
Page 182 - Charge them that are rich in this world, that they be not high-minded, nor trust in uncertain riches, but in the living God, who giveth us richly all things to enjoy ; that they do good, that they be rich in good works, ready to distribute, willing to communicate, laying up in store for themselves a good foundation against the time to come, that they may lay hold on eternal life.
Page 288 - Then David arose from the earth, and washed, and anointed himself, and changed his apparel, and came into the house of the Lord, and worshipped...
Page 50 - I charge thee therefore before God, and the Lord Jesus Christ, who shall judge the quick and the dead at his appearing and his kingdom; 2 Preach the word; be instant in season, out of season; reprove, rebuke, exhort with all long-suffering and doctrine.
Page 165 - And now, brethren, I commend you to God, and to the Word of His grace, Which is able to build you up, and to give you an inheritance among all them which are sanctified.
Page 234 - But he refused, and said unto his master's wife, Behold, my master wotteth not what is with me in the house, and he hath committed all that he hath to my hand ; there is none greater in this house than I ; neither hath he kept back any thing from me but thee, because thou art his wife...