A Body of Practical Divinity: In a Series of Sermons on the Shorter Catechism Composed by the Reverend Assembly of Divines at Westminster : to which are Appended, Select Sermons on Various Subjects; Including the Art of Divine Contentment; and Christ's Various Fulness |
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... who glo- A. 3. Because the glory of God hath such intrinsic value and excellency in it ; it transcends the thoughts of men and the tongues of angels ; God's glory is his trea- sure 10 MAN'S CHIEF END IS TO GLORIFY GOD .
... who glo- A. 3. Because the glory of God hath such intrinsic value and excellency in it ; it transcends the thoughts of men and the tongues of angels ; God's glory is his trea- sure 10 MAN'S CHIEF END IS TO GLORIFY GOD .
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... sure , all his riches lie here ; as Micah said , Judges xviii . 24 , " What have I more ? " So of God , what hath God more ? God's glory is more worth than heaven , more worth than the salvation of all men's souls ; better kingdoms be ...
... sure , all his riches lie here ; as Micah said , Judges xviii . 24 , " What have I more ? " So of God , what hath God more ? God's glory is more worth than heaven , more worth than the salvation of all men's souls ; better kingdoms be ...
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... sure he is kept to eyes of others . When we praise God , we hard commons , his master doth not give him spread his fame and renown , we display the what is fitting ; so when God's people hang trophies of his excellency . In this manner ...
... sure he is kept to eyes of others . When we praise God , we hard commons , his master doth not give him spread his fame and renown , we display the what is fitting ; so when God's people hang trophies of his excellency . In this manner ...
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... sure they cannot be authors of Testament ) is the only rule to direct us how that book which themselves do not fully un- we may glorify and enjoy him . derstand . Besides , 2. What angel in heaven 2 Tim . iii . 16 , " All scripture is ...
... sure they cannot be authors of Testament ) is the only rule to direct us how that book which themselves do not fully un- we may glorify and enjoy him . derstand . Besides , 2. What angel in heaven 2 Tim . iii . 16 , " All scripture is ...
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... sure ? Did you believe the infernal torments the scriptures speaks of , would not this put you into a cold sweat , and cause a trembling at heart for sin ? But people are in part atheists ; they give but little credit to the word ...
... sure ? Did you believe the infernal torments the scriptures speaks of , would not this put you into a cold sweat , and cause a trembling at heart for sin ? But people are in part atheists ; they give but little credit to the word ...
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Page 50 - I blessed the Most High, and I praised and honoured him that liveth for ever, whose dominion is an everlasting dominion, and his kingdom is from generation to generation : and all the inhabitants of the earth are reputed as nothing: and he doeth according to his will in the army of heaven, and among the inhabitants of the earth: and none can stay his hand, or say unto him, What doest thou?
Page 75 - The gods that have not made the heavens and the earth, even they shall perish from the earth, and from under these heavens.
Page 53 - And he said unto me, My grace is sufficient for thee: for my strength is made perfect in weakness. Most gladly therefore will I rather glory in my infirmities, that the power of Christ may rest upon me.
Page 182 - Nevertheless the foundation of God standeth sure, having this seal, The Lord knoweth them that are his.
Page 23 - And it came to pass at the end of the four hundred and thirty years, even the selfsame day it came to pass, that all the hosts of the LORD went out from the land of Egypt.
Page 377 - The Lord thy God in the midst of thee is mighty; He will save, He will rejoice over thee with joy ; He will rest in His love, He -will joy over thee with singing.
Page 86 - But we will certainly do whatsoever thing goeth forth out of our own mouth, to burn incense unto the queen of heaven, and to pour out drink offerings unto her, as we have done, we, and our fathers, our kings, and our princes, in the cities of Judah, and in the streets of Jerusalem: for then had we plenty of victuals, and were well, and saw no evil.
Page 80 - And a certain man drew a bow at a venture, and smote the king of Israel between the joints of the harness...
Page 12 - What then? notwithstanding, every way, whether in pretence or in truth, Christ is preached; and I therein do rejoice, yea, and will rejoice.
Page 289 - ... then shalt thou delight thyself in the Lord ; and I will cause thee to ride upon the high places of the earth, and feed thee with the heritage of Jacob thy father : for the mouth of the Lord hath spoken it.