Literary and Theological Review, Volume 1Leonard Woods, Charles D. Pigeon D. Appleton & Company, 1834 - American essays |
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... cause of practical godliness , that more danger is to be apprehended to this very cause , than from almost any other sentiment which could be entertained . It is founded on a superficial view of the nature of true virtue or godliness ...
... cause of practical godliness , that more danger is to be apprehended to this very cause , than from almost any other sentiment which could be entertained . It is founded on a superficial view of the nature of true virtue or godliness ...
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... cause of practical piety . " He knew no better way for promoting virtue , than to point out the falsity of the excuses drawn from the natural weakness and corruption of human nature , -to show what power for goodness lies in human ...
... cause of practical piety . " He knew no better way for promoting virtue , than to point out the falsity of the excuses drawn from the natural weakness and corruption of human nature , -to show what power for goodness lies in human ...
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... cause of true godliness is permanently advanced ? Of such as are Christians in reality , as well as in name , it might be further inquired , to what they owe that improved condition in which they themselves are , -whence sprung that ...
... cause of true godliness is permanently advanced ? Of such as are Christians in reality , as well as in name , it might be further inquired , to what they owe that improved condition in which they themselves are , -whence sprung that ...
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... cause of truth , that the critical study of the Bible does not necessarily lead the student , as heretofore , into the dangerous region of German rationalism , through which how few have passed unharmed ! The pious and enlightened zeal ...
... cause of truth , that the critical study of the Bible does not necessarily lead the student , as heretofore , into the dangerous region of German rationalism , through which how few have passed unharmed ! The pious and enlightened zeal ...
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... cause to an equal rank with the most illustrious benefactors of mankind . The defence of the doctrines of the gospel has , accord- ingly , been considered a sacred duty in every age of the Church . The true - hearted Christians in the ...
... cause to an equal rank with the most illustrious benefactors of mankind . The defence of the doctrines of the gospel has , accord- ingly , been considered a sacred duty in every age of the Church . The true - hearted Christians in the ...
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Page 278 - Who hath saved us, and called us with a holy calling, not according to our works, but according to his own purpose and grace, which was given us in Christ Jesus before the world began...
Page 119 - Ye are they which have continued with me in my temptations. And I appoint unto you a kingdom, as my Father hath appointed unto me; that ye may eat and drink at my table in my kingdom, and sit on thrones judging the twelve tribes of Israel.
Page 113 - Being confident of this very thing, that he which hath begun a good work in you will perform it until the day of Jesus Christ...
Page 107 - For this cause we also, since the day we heard it, do not cease to pray for you, and to desire that ye might be filled with the knowledge of his will in all wisdom and spiritual understanding; that ye might walk worthy of the Lord unto all pleasing, being fruitful in every good work, and increasing in the knowledge of God...
Page 72 - And the soldiers likewise demanded of him, saying, And what shall we do? And he said unto them, Do violence to no man, neither accuse any falsely; and be content with your wages.
Page 268 - Verily I say unto you, that ye which have followed me, in the regeneration when the Son of man shall sit on the throne of his glory, ye also shall sit upon twelve thrones, judging the twelve tribes of Israel.
Page 104 - Ye are the children of the prophets, and of the covenant which God made with our fathers, saying unto Abraham ; And in thy seed shall all the kindreds of the earth be blessed. Unto you first, God, having raised up his Son Jesus, sent him to bless you, in turning away every one of you from his iniquities.
Page 451 - And when they were come to him, he said unto them, Ye know, from the first day that I came into Asia, after what manner I have been with you at all seasons...
Page 271 - Hearken, my beloved brethren, hath not God chosen the poor of this world rich in faith, and heirs of the kingdom which he hath promised to them that love him?
Page 313 - The other Shape — If shape it might be called that shape had none Distinguishable in member, joint, or limb...