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... Body in which it is plac'd , is its Grave , or Sepulchre , where it is enflaved to fleshly Thoughts , blinded with falfe Notions of Good and Evil , and dead to all Taste and Relish of its true Happiness . IT teaches us , that the World ...
... Body in which it is plac'd , is its Grave , or Sepulchre , where it is enflaved to fleshly Thoughts , blinded with falfe Notions of Good and Evil , and dead to all Taste and Relish of its true Happiness . IT teaches us , that the World ...
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... Bodies . IT does not leave us to grovel on in the Defires of the Flesh , to cast about for worldly Happiness , and wander in Dark- nefs and Exile from God , but prepares us for the true Enjoyment of a divine Life . THE Manner by which ...
... Bodies . IT does not leave us to grovel on in the Defires of the Flesh , to cast about for worldly Happiness , and wander in Dark- nefs and Exile from God , but prepares us for the true Enjoyment of a divine Life . THE Manner by which ...
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... Bodies neceffary . Because human Nature must be thus unmade , Flesh and Blood must be thus chang'd , before it can enter into the Kingdom of Heaven . OUR new Birth makes the Reception of God's Spirit , and the Participation of the holy ...
... Bodies neceffary . Because human Nature must be thus unmade , Flesh and Blood must be thus chang'd , before it can enter into the Kingdom of Heaven . OUR new Birth makes the Reception of God's Spirit , and the Participation of the holy ...
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... Body , of his Flesh and of his Bones , receiving Life , Spirit , and Motion from him our Head . BUT our Senses fee no farther than our Parents and Kindred according to the Flesh , and fix our Hearts to earthly Friendships and Relations ...
... Body , of his Flesh and of his Bones , receiving Life , Spirit , and Motion from him our Head . BUT our Senses fee no farther than our Parents and Kindred according to the Flesh , and fix our Hearts to earthly Friendships and Relations ...
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William Law. one may receive the Things done in his Body , & c . ( a ) . BUT our Senfes , the Maxims of this Life , and the Spirit of the World , teach quite another Turn of Mind ; to enjoy the good Things of Life as our Portion , to ...
William Law. one may receive the Things done in his Body , & c . ( a ) . BUT our Senfes , the Maxims of this Life , and the Spirit of the World , teach quite another Turn of Mind ; to enjoy the good Things of Life as our Portion , to ...
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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.