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Page 76
... same also may be observ'd of some Pleasures ; the Pleasures of Eating , Drink- ing , and Reft , are equally neceflary ; but yet if Reason and Religion do not limit thefe Pleasures by the Neceffities of Na- ture , we fall from rational ...
... same also may be observ'd of some Pleasures ; the Pleasures of Eating , Drink- ing , and Reft , are equally neceflary ; but yet if Reason and Religion do not limit thefe Pleasures by the Neceffities of Na- ture , we fall from rational ...
Page 223
... same time that he has no Relish for a Book of Devotion , that re- quires lefs Attention . I MENTION this to fhew , that fafting has a nearer Relation to all religious Tem- pers , than is generally thought , and that indulgent or full ...
... same time that he has no Relish for a Book of Devotion , that re- quires lefs Attention . I MENTION this to fhew , that fafting has a nearer Relation to all religious Tem- pers , than is generally thought , and that indulgent or full ...
Page 224
... same Things . As he therefore that would fee things in their proper Colours , muft first cure himself of the Jaundice , fo he that would apprehend things according to their Na- tures , must take care that his Body be fo ordered , as to ...
... same Things . As he therefore that would fee things in their proper Colours , muft first cure himself of the Jaundice , fo he that would apprehend things according to their Na- tures , must take care that his Body be fo ordered , as to ...
Page 343
... same Argument against the fame Folly in any other Part of our Life . For every Argu- ment that fhews the Impiety and Folly of applying to foolife Diverfions , when we are under the Troubles of Death , will fhew the fame Impiety and ...
... same Argument against the fame Folly in any other Part of our Life . For every Argu- ment that fhews the Impiety and Folly of applying to foolife Diverfions , when we are under the Troubles of Death , will fhew the fame Impiety and ...
Page 436
... the Heart of this Apostle , we must raise it from a Contemplation of the same ( 4 ) 1 Cor . xv . ( b ) 1 Pet . i . 3 . Truth ; 2 Truth ; that incorruptible Inheritance that is prepared for us 436 A Practical Treatise.
... the Heart of this Apostle , we must raise it from a Contemplation of the same ( 4 ) 1 Cor . xv . ( b ) 1 Pet . i . 3 . Truth ; 2 Truth ; that incorruptible Inheritance that is prepared for us 436 A Practical Treatise.
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Page 304 - Let no corrupt communication proceed out of your mouth, but that which is good to the use of edifying, that it may minister grace unto the hearers.
Page 521 - Know ye not that they which run in a race run all, but one receiveth the prize ? So run, that ye may obtain. And every man that striveth for the mastery is temperate in all things. Now they do it to obtain a corruptible crown ; but we an incorruptible.
Page 197 - For whosoever shall be ashamed of me and of my words, of him shall the Son of man be ashamed, when he shall come in his own glory, and in his Father's, and of the holy angels.
Page 70 - A certain man made a great supper, and bade many: and sent his servant at supper time to say to them that were bidden, Come; for all things are now ready.
Page 468 - And the eye cannot say unto the hand, I have no need of thee : nor again, the head to the feet, I have no need of you.
Page 201 - For what glory is it, if, when ye be buffeted for your faults, ye shall take it patiently ? but if, when ye do well, and suffer for it, ye take it patiently, this is acceptable with God. For even hereunto were ye called: because Christ also suffered for us, leaving us an example, that ye should follow his steps...
Page 286 - For as many as are led by the -Spirit of God are the sons of God.
Page 67 - Many will fay to me in that day, Lord, Lord, have we not prophefied in thy name ? and in thy name have caft out devils ? and in thy name done many wonderful works ? 23 And then will I profefs unto them, I never knew you : depart from me, ye that work iniquity.
Page 82 - Gentiles with all their heart and with all their soul and with all their strength...
Page 51 - And he that keepeth his commandments dwelleth in him, and he in him. And hereby we know that he abideth in us, by the Spirit which he hath given us.