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... perfection , in any object , or of any degree in any per- fection , it would be imperfect ; it would not be the masterpiece of eternal power . Perfect life is the full exertion of perfect power . It implies two things : perfection of ...
... perfection , in any object , or of any degree in any per- fection , it would be imperfect ; it would not be the masterpiece of eternal power . Perfect life is the full exertion of perfect power . It implies two things : perfection of ...
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... perfection of all objects when they are free from all blemishes is a glorious thing in itself too , yet is acceptable to that affection that desires to see a completeness and perfection in every object . And all is resolved into the ...
... perfection of all objects when they are free from all blemishes is a glorious thing in itself too , yet is acceptable to that affection that desires to see a completeness and perfection in every object . And all is resolved into the ...
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... perfection of every object , and is the real and proper fountain of all the perfection of life and glory . And for this cause , in all probability , do the angels so continually cry , Holy , Holy , Holy , Lord God of Hosts ; because the ...
... perfection of every object , and is the real and proper fountain of all the perfection of life and glory . And for this cause , in all probability , do the angels so continually cry , Holy , Holy , Holy , Lord God of Hosts ; because the ...
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able actions admire adore affection almighty amiable angels angels and men Apostle appeareth attain beatific vision beauty beloved benefactor benefit blessed blessedness and glory bliss bounty cause charity Christ contentment courage creatures delight desire divine doth earth enemies enjoy enjoyment essence esteem evil exalted excellent exercise faith felicity fruition gift glorious God's Godhead grace gratitude greater happiness hated hath heaven holy Holy Ghost honour hope humility hypostatical union inclination infinite and eternal Jesus Christ justice kind king kingdom knowledge laws liberty light live Lord magnanimity magnificent maketh manner meekness mercy misery mysterious nature ness never objects obligations occasions omnipresence ourselves patience perfection pleasure power of loving praise prudence reason religion repentance righteousness saith sake Saviour sense Son of God soul spirit sweet temperance things thou tion Traherne transcendent treasures unto virtue virtuous wherein wise