Christian Essays: To which is Added an Essay on the Influence of a Moral Life on Our Judgment in Matters of FaithPerkins & Marvin, 1829 - 348 páginas |
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... less than bad taste . If ever Christianity is to be properly under- stood and felt by the mass of men - especially if ever it is to command the respect and atten- tion of cultivated men - it must put on the garb which is worn by other ...
... less than bad taste . If ever Christianity is to be properly under- stood and felt by the mass of men - especially if ever it is to command the respect and atten- tion of cultivated men - it must put on the garb which is worn by other ...
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... less exception on the score either of style or sentiment . In his views of Chris- tianity , Mr. WILKS is eminently scriptural.— He makes no attempt to be wise above what is written to render that plain which the Holy Spirit has left ...
... less exception on the score either of style or sentiment . In his views of Chris- tianity , Mr. WILKS is eminently scriptural.— He makes no attempt to be wise above what is written to render that plain which the Holy Spirit has left ...
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... less unwillingness to quit a world which has so often disappointed them , or which they have sucked to the last dregs . They leave life with less reluctance , feeling that they have exhausted all its gratifications . - Or it is a ...
... less unwillingness to quit a world which has so often disappointed them , or which they have sucked to the last dregs . They leave life with less reluctance , feeling that they have exhausted all its gratifications . - Or it is a ...
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... less remarkable mode of exhibiting his feelings might not have procured . But Johnson seems to have per- formed this humiliation from higher considerations than mere sorrow for the past ; for he emphatically adds , " In contrition I ...
... less remarkable mode of exhibiting his feelings might not have procured . But Johnson seems to have per- formed this humiliation from higher considerations than mere sorrow for the past ; for he emphatically adds , " In contrition I ...
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... less painful and ap- palling . Hawkins , who could not enter into his illus- trious friend's more just and enlarged views of human guilt and frailty , confesses himself to have been " very much surprised and shocked at such a ...
... less painful and ap- palling . Hawkins , who could not enter into his illus- trious friend's more just and enlarged views of human guilt and frailty , confesses himself to have been " very much surprised and shocked at such a ...
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Página 95 - Now the end of the commandment is charity out of a pure heart, and of a good conscience, and of faith unfeigned...
Página 38 - And he said unto them, With desire I have desired to eat this passover with you before I suffer: For I say unto you, I will not any more eat thereof, until it be fulfilled in the kingdom of God.
Página 51 - And if by grace, then is it no more of works: otherwise grace is no more grace. But if it be of works, then it is no more grace: otherwise work is no more work.
Página 202 - Obey them that have the rule over you, and submit yourselves : for they watch for your souls, as they that must give account, that they may do it with joy, and not with grief: for that is unprofitable for you.
Página 218 - Lift up your eyes on high, and behold who hath created these things, that bringeth out their host by number : he calleth them all by names by the greatness of his might, for that he is strong in power ; not one faileth.
Página 42 - Grant us by the same Spirit to have a right judgment in all things, and evermore to rejoice in his holy comfort ; through the merits of Christ Jesus our Saviour, who liveth and reigneth with thee, in the unity of the same Spirit, one God, world without end. Amen.
Página 313 - Christian life; remembering always that baptism doth represent unto us our profession; which is, to follow the example of our Saviour Christ, and to be made like unto him; that as he died and rose again for us; so should we, who are baptized, die from sin, and rise again unto righteousness, continually mortifying all our evil and corrupt affections, and daily proceeding in all virtue and godliness of living.
Página 91 - God, in much patience, in afflictions, in necessities, in distresses, in stripes, in imprisonments, in tumults, in labors, in watchings, in fastings ; by pureness, by knowledge, by long-suffering, by kindness, by the Holy Ghost, by love unfeigned, by the word of truth, by the power of God, by the armor of righteousness on the right hand and on the left...
Página 341 - They also are to be had accursed that presume to say, That every man shall be saved by the Law or Sect which he professeth, so that he be diligent to frame his life according to that Law, and the light of Nature. For Holy Scripture doth set out unto us only the Name of Jesus Christ, whereby men must be saved.
Página 22 - To examine themselves, whether they repent them truly of their former sins, stedfastly purposing to lead a new life; have a lively faith in God's mercy through Christ, with a thankful remembrance of his death; and be in charity with all men.