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... moral rectitude of God's heart must consist in a proper and due respect of his heart to things that are objects of moral respect ; that is , to intelligent beings capable of moral actions and relations . And therefore it must chiefly ...
... moral rectitude of God's heart must consist in a proper and due respect of his heart to things that are objects of moral respect ; that is , to intelligent beings capable of moral actions and relations . And therefore it must chiefly ...
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... moral excellence , consisting in the disposition of his heart ; then it is reasonable to suppose that his works are so wrought as to shew this supreme respect to himself , where- in his moral excellency does primarily consist . When we ...
... moral excellence , consisting in the disposition of his heart ; then it is reasonable to suppose that his works are so wrought as to shew this supreme respect to himself , where- in his moral excellency does primarily consist . When we ...
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... moral beauty espe- cially consists in the disposition and affection of the heart . 4. As there is an infinite fulness of all possible good in God , a fulness of every perfection , of all excellency and beau- ty , and of infinite ...
... moral beauty espe- cially consists in the disposition and affection of the heart . 4. As there is an infinite fulness of all possible good in God , a fulness of every perfection , of all excellency and beau- ty , and of infinite ...
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... moral excellence and beauty , so it should flow out in communicated holiness . And that as there is an infinite fulness of joy and happiness , so these should have an emanation , and become a fountain flowing out in abundant streams ...
... moral excellence and beauty , so it should flow out in communicated holiness . And that as there is an infinite fulness of joy and happiness , so these should have an emanation , and become a fountain flowing out in abundant streams ...
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... moral excellency ; which is properly the beauty of the divine nature . And as God delights in his own beauty , he must necessarily delight in the creature's holiness ; which is a conformity to , and participation of it , as truly as the ...
... moral excellency ; which is properly the beauty of the divine nature . And as God delights in his own beauty , he must necessarily delight in the creature's holiness ; which is a conformity to , and participation of it , as truly as the ...
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Page 164 - For there is not a just man upon earth, that doeth good, and sinneth not.
Page 191 - Behold, this have I found, saith the Preacher, counting one by one, to find out the account: which yet my soul seeketh, but I find not: one man among a thousand have I found; but a woman among all those have I not found.
Page 306 - Foolishness is bound in the heart of a child; but the rod of correction shall drive it far from him (xxii.
Page 192 - So I returned and considered all the oppressions that are done under the sun: and behold the tears of such as were oppressed, and they had no comforter; and on the side of their oppressors there was power; but they had no comforter.
Page 139 - For as many as are of the works of the law, are under the curse : for it is written, Cursed is every one that continueth not in all things which are written in the book of the law to do them.
Page 69 - To appoint unto them that mourn in Zion, to give unto them beauty for ashes, the oil of joy for mourning, the garment of praise for the spirit of heaviness; that they might be called trees of righteousness, the planting of the Lord, that he might be glorified.
Page 501 - I am the LORD thy God, which brought thee out of the land of Egypt, out of the house of bondage.
Page 495 - And Jacob served seven years for Rachel; and they seemed unto him but a few days, for the love he had to her.
Page 72 - Wherefore also we pray always for you, that our God would count you worthy of this calling, and fulfil all the good pleasure of his goodness and the work of faith with power ; that the name of our Lord Jesus Christ may be glorified in you, and ye in him, according to the grace of our God and the Lord Jesus Christ.
Page 72 - And I saw another angel fly in the midst of heaven, having the everlasting gospel to preach unto them that dwell on the earth, and to every nation and kindred and tongue and people ; saying with a loud voice ; Fear God, and give glory to him, for the hour of his judgment is come; and worship him that made heaven and earth and the sea and the fountains of waters.