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... ness , of a Fear and Abhorrence of all Evil , then , as St. John fpeaks , may we know that we are of the Truth , and shall affure our Hearts before him , then fhall we know , that he abideth in us by the Spirit , which he hath given us ...
... ness , of a Fear and Abhorrence of all Evil , then , as St. John fpeaks , may we know that we are of the Truth , and shall affure our Hearts before him , then fhall we know , that he abideth in us by the Spirit , which he hath given us ...
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... to God in the Hardships of Poverty , furely the fame Hopes in Chrift must be equally fufficient to make us forbear the Luxury and Soft- nefs , ness , and all other Pleasures of imaginary Greatness . 132 A Practical Treatife.
... to God in the Hardships of Poverty , furely the fame Hopes in Chrift must be equally fufficient to make us forbear the Luxury and Soft- nefs , ness , and all other Pleasures of imaginary Greatness . 132 A Practical Treatife.
Page 133
... ness , as gratify neither the Luft of the Flesh , the Luft of the Eyes , nor the Pride of Life , Religion has no Command against such Enjoyments . BUT if this cannot be done , let it be remembered , that the Rich have no more Permiffion ...
... ness , as gratify neither the Luft of the Flesh , the Luft of the Eyes , nor the Pride of Life , Religion has no Command against such Enjoyments . BUT if this cannot be done , let it be remembered , that the Rich have no more Permiffion ...
Page 153
... Practices , but the bare Defire of worldly Things , and the placing Happi- ness in them , that lays the Foundation of all all these unchristian Tempers ; that begets particular Friendships and upon Chriftian Perfection . 153.
... Practices , but the bare Defire of worldly Things , and the placing Happi- ness in them , that lays the Foundation of all all these unchristian Tempers ; that begets particular Friendships and upon Chriftian Perfection . 153.
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... the prefent State of Sin , and recommend us to God , as Holi- ness and Purity recommend us , by their own Nature and intrinfick Fitness , that is , they they are good , as Prayer , Humility , and 174 A Practical Treatife.
... the prefent State of Sin , and recommend us to God , as Holi- ness and Purity recommend us , by their own Nature and intrinfick Fitness , that is , they they are good , as Prayer , Humility , and 174 A Practical Treatife.
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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.