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... reason to hope , that he was the subject of saving religion , and finally had strong consolation . Only one or two particulars of his dying exercises will be mentioned . When his wife expressed some of the tender feelings , which were ...
... reason to hope , that he was the subject of saving religion , and finally had strong consolation . Only one or two particulars of his dying exercises will be mentioned . When his wife expressed some of the tender feelings , which were ...
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... reason ; but from the deep fountains of that grace and truth , which came by Jesus Christ . He taught the depravation of the heart ; the necessity of its renovation by the Spirit of God ; together with the utility and importance of the ...
... reason ; but from the deep fountains of that grace and truth , which came by Jesus Christ . He taught the depravation of the heart ; the necessity of its renovation by the Spirit of God ; together with the utility and importance of the ...
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... reason , why it is so often placed among the vices , is because the heat of human passions is for the most part irregular , either in its motiye and object , or in its manner and degree of op- eration . Zeal becomes a virtue , only when ...
... reason , why it is so often placed among the vices , is because the heat of human passions is for the most part irregular , either in its motiye and object , or in its manner and degree of op- eration . Zeal becomes a virtue , only when ...
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... reason and moral propriety ; but to treat the important character , relations , and approbation of such a Being , with unfeeling neglect , is the greatest incon- sistency , madness , and wickedness , which rational crea- tures can ...
... reason and moral propriety ; but to treat the important character , relations , and approbation of such a Being , with unfeeling neglect , is the greatest incon- sistency , madness , and wickedness , which rational crea- tures can ...
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... reason , transport temper here . " Further , That future , eternal state of retribution , which religion reveals , challenges our zealous attention . To believe in a future happiness reserved for the righteous , a happiness large as our ...
... reason , transport temper here . " Further , That future , eternal state of retribution , which religion reveals , challenges our zealous attention . To believe in a future happiness reserved for the righteous , a happiness large as our ...
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Page 127 - Are not Abana and Pharpar, rivers of Damascus, better than all the waters of Israel? May I not wash in them, and be clean?
Page 137 - O the depth of the riches both of the wisdom and knowledge of God ! how unsearchable are his judgments, and his ways past finding out ! For who hath known the mind of the Lord ? or who hath been his counsellor...
Page 233 - Unto me, who am less than the least of all saints, is this grace given, that I should preach among the Gentiles the unsearchable riches of Christ ; and to make all men see what is the fellowship of the mystery, which from the beginning of the world hath been hid in God, who created all things by Jesus Christ...
Page 114 - My son, if thou wilt receive my words, and hide my commandments with thee, so that thou incline thine ear unto wisdom, and apply thine heart to understanding; yea, if thou criest after knowledge, and liftest up thy voice for understanding ; if thou seekest her as silver, and searchest for her as for hid treasures ; then shalt thou understand the fear of the Lord, and find the knowledge of God.
Page 263 - Although the fig tree shall not blossom, Neither shall fruit be in the vines; The labour of the olive shall fail, And the fields shall yield no meat ; The flock shall be cut off from the fold, And there shall be no herd in the stalls : Yet I will rejoice in the Lord, I will joy in the God of my salvation.
Page 43 - Whom have I in heaven but thee? and there is none upon earth that I desire besides thee. My flesh and my heart faileth: but God is the strength of my heart, and my portion for ever.
Page 102 - Thou hast put gladness in my heart, more than in the time that their corn and their wine increased. I will both lay me down in peace, and sleep: for thou, Lord, only makest me dwell in safety.
Page 309 - And Jesus answered and said unto her, Martha, Martha, thou art careful and troubled about many things ; but one thing is needful. And Mary hath chosen that good part, which shall not be taken away from her.