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Page 22
... divine ideas of rectitude , yet , if approved , after honest and diligent inquiries , by our own consciences , will not be condemned by that God , who judges of the heart , weighs every circumstance of our lives , and admits every real ...
... divine ideas of rectitude , yet , if approved , after honest and diligent inquiries , by our own consciences , will not be condemned by that God , who judges of the heart , weighs every circumstance of our lives , and admits every real ...
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... divine disapprobation . Even these are not for ever excluded from his favour , but have in their hands means , appointed by himself , of reconciliation to him ; means , by which pardon may be obtained , and by which they may be restored ...
... divine disapprobation . Even these are not for ever excluded from his favour , but have in their hands means , appointed by himself , of reconciliation to him ; means , by which pardon may be obtained , and by which they may be restored ...
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... divine as- sistance . The philosophers of the heathen world seemed to hope that man might be flattered into virtue , and therefore told him much of his rank , and of the meanness of degeneracy : they asserted , indeed , with truth ...
... divine as- sistance . The philosophers of the heathen world seemed to hope that man might be flattered into virtue , and therefore told him much of his rank , and of the meanness of degeneracy : they asserted , indeed , with truth ...
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... divine presence , and a constant dread of the divine displeasure ; impressions which the converse of mankind , and the solicitations of sense and fancy , are continually labouring to efface , and which we must therefore renew by all ...
... divine presence , and a constant dread of the divine displeasure ; impressions which the converse of mankind , and the solicitations of sense and fancy , are continually labouring to efface , and which we must therefore renew by all ...
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... divine pro- tection . Besides the returns of daily and regular prayer , it will be necessary for most men to assist them- selves , from time to time , by some particular and unaccustomed acts of devotion . For this purpose , intervals ...
... divine pro- tection . Besides the returns of daily and regular prayer , it will be necessary for most men to assist them- selves , from time to time , by some particular and unaccustomed acts of devotion . For this purpose , intervals ...
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Page 103 - And he took bread, and • gave thanks, and brake it, and gave unto them, saying, This is my body, which is given for you : This do in remembrance of me. Likewise also the cup after supper, saying, This cup is the new Testament in my blood, which is shed for you.
Page 136 - I have seen all the works that are done under the sun ; and, behold, all is vanity and vexation of spirit.
Page 71 - Riches profit not in the day of wrath : but righteousness delivereth from death.
Page 99 - Consider the lilies how they grow: they toil not, they spin not; and yet I say unto you, that Solomon in all his glory was not arrayed like one of these.
Page 101 - My mouth shall speak the praise of the LORD: And let all flesh bless his holy name for ever and ever.
Page 45 - I have chosen? to loose the bands of wickedness, to undo the heavy burdens, and to let the oppressed go free ; and that ye break every yoke ? is it not to deal thy bread to the hungry, and that thou bring the poor that are cast out to thy house ? when thou seest the naked, that thou cover him, and that thou hide not thyself from thine own flesh...
Page 76 - Thus saith the Lord, Stand ye in the ways, and see, and ask for the old paths, where is the good way, and walk therein, and ye shall find rest for your souls.
Page 99 - The eyes of all wait upon thee ; And thou givest them their meat in due season. Thou openest thine hand, And satisfiest the desire of every living thing.
Page 79 - Saviour ; knowing this first, that there shall come in the last days scoffers, walking after their own lusts, and saying ; Where is the promise of his coming ? for since the fathers fell asleep, all things continue as they were from the beginning of the creation.
Page 15 - Many will say to me in that day, "Lord, Lord, have we not prophesied in thy name, and in thy name cast out devils, and in thy name done many wonderful works?" And then will I profess unto them, "I never knew you; depart from me, ye that work iniquity.