| Anne Firor Scott - History - 1992 - 278 pages
...committed, who shall say what has been resisted?" They clinched the argument by quoting the Bible: "There is more joy in Heaven over one sinner that repenteth than over ninety and nine just persons."38 People moving west took the habit of benevolence with them. By 1829 Cincinnati had its... | |
| Religion - 1996 - 96 pages
...Thereafter it will feel and experience great wonders in itself, and. will recognise how true it is that there is more joy in heaven over one sinner that repenteth, than over ninety-nine just persons, that need no repentance. He who prays aright, worketh inwardly with God,... | |
| Digital Scanning Inc - History - 1999 - 278 pages
...application is made by the Saviour in this parable, thus : "Verily, I say unto you, there is more rejoicing in heaven over one sinner that repenteth, than over ninety and nine just persons that need no repentance." 57 And now, if the Judge claims the benefit of this parable, let him repent.... | |
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