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In the lans guage of scripture , “ God is , love ; " and the voice of reason and
nature speaks the same language . It was love , which called man from nothing
into existence ; from mingling with the clods of the valley to the view and capacity
of ...
In the lans guage of scripture , “ God is , love ; " and the voice of reason and
nature speaks the same language . It was love , which called man from nothing
into existence ; from mingling with the clods of the valley to the view and capacity
of ...
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them , though pressed by sense of miracle , conviction of reason , and clearness
of prophecy , will be brought to believe . For they reasonably infer , that if they
should once grant the truth of his resurrection , they would be proved liars out of ...
them , though pressed by sense of miracle , conviction of reason , and clearness
of prophecy , will be brought to believe . For they reasonably infer , that if they
should once grant the truth of his resurrection , they would be proved liars out of ...
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I own ; this is such a happy composure of mind , as few persons are capable of
attaining ; indeed , nonę but those , who have a true greatness of soul , whose
reason is superior to their passions , and above all , who have a strong and lively
...
I own ; this is such a happy composure of mind , as few persons are capable of
attaining ; indeed , nonę but those , who have a true greatness of soul , whose
reason is superior to their passions , and above all , who have a strong and lively
...
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However , it must be owned , that if no other reason could be given for our
ceasing to grieve for our departed friends than this , that our grief cannot , bring
them back again , we might justly reply with Augustus , upon the same occasion ,
“ it is ...
However , it must be owned , that if no other reason could be given for our
ceasing to grieve for our departed friends than this , that our grief cannot , bring
them back again , we might justly reply with Augustus , upon the same occasion ,
“ it is ...
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With how much greater reason miglit we , Protestants , retort this charge upon the
Papists for their gross idolatries , and their maný principles and practises , so
directly contrary to the express ' words of Scripture ! This uncharitable spirit in the
...
With how much greater reason miglit we , Protestants , retort this charge upon the
Papists for their gross idolatries , and their maný principles and practises , so
directly contrary to the express ' words of Scripture ! This uncharitable spirit in the
...
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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...