Theology: Explained and Defended, in a Series of Sermons, Volume 3S. Converse, 1825 - Theology, Doctrinal |
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... kind of relish , of which I speak . This is directed towards the things themselves ; as being in them- selves delightful to the taste of the mind . If the character of God is excellent ; it cannot but be supposed , that this excellence ...
... kind of relish , of which I speak . This is directed towards the things themselves ; as being in them- selves delightful to the taste of the mind . If the character of God is excellent ; it cannot but be supposed , that this excellence ...
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... kind . Under its influence , the life will wear one general aspect . By ourselves , therefore , if we examine , and by others , who are attentive to our conduct , it will be seen to be of the same nature , and to produce the same ef ...
... kind . Under its influence , the life will wear one general aspect . By ourselves , therefore , if we examine , and by others , who are attentive to our conduct , it will be seen to be of the same nature , and to produce the same ef ...
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... kind to enemies . ad thus the tenour of his life will seem to those around him by this exercise of Christian be- same , after , as before , his Conversion . The latter , sale nobleness of forgiveness ; or from in the same degree , will ...
... kind to enemies . ad thus the tenour of his life will seem to those around him by this exercise of Christian be- same , after , as before , his Conversion . The latter , sale nobleness of forgiveness ; or from in the same degree , will ...
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... kind offices , to himself ; and their general usefulness to others , with whom he is connected . A person is quiet under provocations . This may arise from meekness . It may also arise from a sense of the wisdom , the dignity , and the ...
... kind offices , to himself ; and their general usefulness to others , with whom he is connected . A person is quiet under provocations . This may arise from meekness . It may also arise from a sense of the wisdom , the dignity , and the ...
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... kind , which , usually , we shall attempt in vain to discover , to our satisfac- tion , in a small number . A thousand blades of grass will , in the Spring , give a green and living aspect to that field , which , with a hundred , would ...
... kind , which , usually , we shall attempt in vain to discover , to our satisfac- tion , in a small number . A thousand blades of grass will , in the Spring , give a green and living aspect to that field , which , with a hundred , would ...
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Page 329 - And it shall be when he sitteth upon the throne of his kingdom, that he shall write him a copy of this law in a book, out of that which is before the priests the Levites : and it shall be with him, and he shall read therein all the days of his life : that he may learn to fear the Lord his God, to keep all the words of this law and these statutes, to do them...
Page 136 - Thus saith the Lord, Let not the wise man glory in his wisdom, neither let the mighty man glory in his might, let not the rich man glory in his riches: but let him that glorieth glory in this, that he understandeth and knoweth me, that I am the Lord which exercise lovingkindness, judgment, and righteousness, in the earth: for in these things I delight, saith the Lord.
Page 256 - Let no man therefore judge you in meat, or in drink, or in respect of an holy day, or of the new moon, or of the sabbath days : which are a shadow of things to come ; but the body is of Christ.
Page 100 - Yet now, if thou wilt forgive their sin — ; and if not, blot me, I pray thee, out of thy book which thou hast written.
Page 115 - Thou shalt not commit adultery, Thou shalt not kill, Thou shalt not steal, Thou shalt not bear false witness, Thou shalt not covet ; and if there be any other commandment, it is briefly comprehended in this saying, namely, Thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself. Love worketh no ill to his neighbour ; therefore love is the fulfilling of the law.
Page 37 - Then shall he say also unto them on the left hand, Depart from me ye cursed into everlasting fire, prepared for the devil and his angels; for I was an hungered and ye gave me no meat ; I was thirsty and ye gave me no drink ; I was a stranger and ye took me not in ; naked and ye clothed me not ; sick, and in prison, and ye visited me not.
Page 244 - And he said unto them, This is that which the Lord hath said, To-morrow is the rest of the holy Sabbath unto the Lord : bake that which ye will bake to-day, and seethe that ye will seethe ; and that which remaineth over lay up for you, to be kept until the morning.
Page 78 - Wherefore now let the fear of the LORD be upon you ; take heed and do it : for there is no iniquity with the LORD our God, nor respect of persons, nor taking of gifts.
Page 470 - Wherefore, if meat make my brother to offend, I will eat no flesh while the world standeth, lest I make my brother to offend.
Page 36 - In whose eyes a vile person is contemned ; but he honoureth them that fear the LORD.