The attraction of the Cross, a sermon |
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... consist in seeking the noblest ends by the fittest means , then does the cause of missions appear before the world invested with the glory , and pre- ferring the claims of this elevated attribute . Of the bene- volence and sublimity of ...
... consist in seeking the noblest ends by the fittest means , then does the cause of missions appear before the world invested with the glory , and pre- ferring the claims of this elevated attribute . Of the bene- volence and sublimity of ...
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... consist , not of bits of the true cross , or shreds of the Virgin's robe , but in the rejected idols of Pomare , with the regenerated souls of those who once adored them . It will be important under this head of discourse , First , To ...
... consist , not of bits of the true cross , or shreds of the Virgin's robe , but in the rejected idols of Pomare , with the regenerated souls of those who once adored them . It will be important under this head of discourse , First , To ...
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... consist , that made peace through the blood of his cross . " ― Col. i . 17-20 . It was he " who was the brightness of the Father's glory , and the express image of his person , and that upholdeth all things by the word of his power ...
... consist , that made peace through the blood of his cross . " ― Col. i . 17-20 . It was he " who was the brightness of the Father's glory , and the express image of his person , and that upholdeth all things by the word of his power ...
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... consists . 1. By the interesting nature of its stupendous fact , it arrests and fixes the attention . It is perfectly obvious that the human mind , especially in its ruder states , where there is such a preponderance of ima- gination ...
... consists . 1. By the interesting nature of its stupendous fact , it arrests and fixes the attention . It is perfectly obvious that the human mind , especially in its ruder states , where there is such a preponderance of ima- gination ...
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... consists , which is destined , in the divine councils , to draw all men away from their idolatry to God . Not that this effect will ever be produced independently of the in- fluence of the Spirit , or merely in the way of moral suasion ...
... consists , which is destined , in the divine councils , to draw all men away from their idolatry to God . Not that this effect will ever be produced independently of the in- fluence of the Spirit , or merely in the way of moral suasion ...
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Page 12 - Now is the judgment of this world, now shall the ruler of this world be cast out; and I, when I am lifted up from the earth, will draw all men to myself.
Page 42 - AND after these things I heard a great voice of much people in heaven, saying, Alleluia; Salvation, and glory, and honour, and power, unto the Lord our God: for true and righteous are his judgments: for he hath judged the great whore, which did corrupt the earth with her fornication, and hath avenged the blood of his servants at her hand.
Page 9 - ... far above all principality, and power, and might, and dominion, and every name that is named, not only in this world, but also in that which is to come ; and hath put all things under his feet, and gave Him to be head over all things to the Church, which is his body, the fulness of him that filleth all in all.
Page 25 - His death and passion: and grant, that the grace of God, which bringeth salvation, may effectually teach and persuade me to deny ungodliness and worldly lusts, and to live soberly, righteously, and godly in this present world...
Page 26 - And I, brethren, when I came to you, came not with excellency of speech or of wisdom, declaring unto you the testimony of God. For I determined not to know any thing among you, save Jesus Christ, and Him crucified.
Page 31 - His name shall endure for ever: his name shall be continued as long as the sun: and men shall be blessed in him: all nations shall call him blessed.
Page 15 - And as Moses lifted up the serpent in the wilderness, so must the Son of man be lifted up, that whoever believes in him may have eternal life.
Page 24 - Ye men of Israel, hear these words ; Jesus of Nazareth, a man approved of God among you by miracles and wonders and signs, which God did by him in the midst of you, as ye yourselves also know: Him, being delivered by the determinate counsel and foreknowledge of God, ye have taken, and by wicked hands have crucified and slain...
Page 9 - For as the Father hath life in himself, so hath he given the Son to have life in himself;" "Father, glorify thy Son, that thy Son also may glorify thee ; as thou hast given him...
Page 25 - Peace be to the brethren, and love with faith, from God the Father, and the Lord Jesus Christ. 24 Grace be with all them that love our Lord Jesus Christ in sincerity.