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... taken from them , and another . The remainder still suppose that their companions are only released from the miseries of a dungeon ; and expect their own turn merely as a similar deliverance . All this xvi INTRODUCTION .
... taken from them , and another . The remainder still suppose that their companions are only released from the miseries of a dungeon ; and expect their own turn merely as a similar deliverance . All this xvi INTRODUCTION .
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... sovereignty , as from that of the abso- lute perfection of his justice and holiness . This we are bound humbly to allow and suppose , even when we cannot perceive it ; and to silence all our 26 Discourse upon Repentance .
... sovereignty , as from that of the abso- lute perfection of his justice and holiness . This we are bound humbly to allow and suppose , even when we cannot perceive it ; and to silence all our 26 Discourse upon Repentance .
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... suppose God's law unreasona- ble , and his government oppressive : but it is a blas- phemy congenial to our depraved nature , of which in our hearts we are all guilty , and of which we are with difficulty cured ; " for the carnal mind ...
... suppose God's law unreasona- ble , and his government oppressive : but it is a blas- phemy congenial to our depraved nature , of which in our hearts we are all guilty , and of which we are with difficulty cured ; " for the carnal mind ...
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... suppose the God of truth would first pronounce man very good , and afterwards , without any intervening change , so often declare him altogether abominable , being of an unholy disposition , he is , therefore Discourse upon Repentance . 31.
... suppose the God of truth would first pronounce man very good , and afterwards , without any intervening change , so often declare him altogether abominable , being of an unholy disposition , he is , therefore Discourse upon Repentance . 31.
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... suppose this law given to our neighbours alone , as the rule of their conduct towards us , in or- der to perceive its excellency . What lovely , happy creatures should we be , and what a delightful world would this prove , were all ...
... suppose this law given to our neighbours alone , as the rule of their conduct towards us , in or- der to perceive its excellency . What lovely , happy creatures should we be , and what a delightful world would this prove , were all ...
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Page 206 - That ye may be blameless and harmless, the sons of God, without rebuke, in the midst of a crooked and perverse nation, among whom ye shine as lights in the world...
Page xii - Whereupon, O king Agrippa, I was not disobedient unto the heavenly vision ; but shewed first unto them of Damascus, and at Jerusalem, and throughout all the coasts of Judea, and then to the Gentiles, that they should repent and turn to God, and do works meet for repentance.
Page 67 - Lord must not strive; but be gentle unto all men, apt to teach, patient, in meekness instructing those that oppose themselves; if God peradventure will give them repentance to the acknowledging of the truth ; and that they may recover themselves out of the snare of the devil, who are taken captive by him at his will.
Page 60 - Is Ephraim my dear son? is he a pleasant child? for since I spake against him, I do earnestly remember him still: therefore my bowels are troubled for him ; I will surely have mercy upon him, saith the Lord.
Page vii - Because sentence against an evil work is not executed speedily, therefore the heart of the sons of men is fully set in them to do evil.
Page 371 - Woe unto the world because of offences! for it must needs be that offences come; but woe to that man by whom the offence cometh!
Page 138 - Now the end of the commandment is charity out of a pure heart, and of a good conscience, and of faith unfeigned...
Page 129 - And this I pray, that your love may abound yet more and more in knowledge, and in all judgement : that ye may approve things that are excellent...
Page 77 - own salvation with fear and trembling ; for it is " God that worketh in you to will and to do of his
Page 30 - Behold I am vile ; what shall I answer thee ? I will lay mine hand upon my mouth. Once have I spoken ; but I will not answer : yea, twice ; but I will proceed no further.