The Whole Works of the Most Reverend Father in God, Robert Leighton: To which is Prefixed, a Life of the Author, Volume 3James Duncan, 1825 - Theology |
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... excellent . The simplicity of the ordinances , the word and sacraments , so far below the pomp of the world , and gaudy , false worship , in outward visage , yet are much further above them in inward dignity . Thus , the soul of a poor ...
... excellent . The simplicity of the ordinances , the word and sacraments , so far below the pomp of the world , and gaudy , false worship , in outward visage , yet are much further above them in inward dignity . Thus , the soul of a poor ...
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... excellent end ; the word unfolding the sacrament , and the sacrament sealing the word ; the word , as a light , informing and clearing the sense of the seal , and it again , as a seal , confirming and ratifying the truth of the word ...
... excellent end ; the word unfolding the sacrament , and the sacrament sealing the word ; the word , as a light , informing and clearing the sense of the seal , and it again , as a seal , confirming and ratifying the truth of the word ...
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... excellent soever . This disease of light- ness and novelty so natural to us , we have need to watch against . Ver . 14-16 . That it might be fulfilled , & c . ] Now the prophecy is raised to its higher sense . The relief which the ...
... excellent soever . This disease of light- ness and novelty so natural to us , we have need to watch against . Ver . 14-16 . That it might be fulfilled , & c . ] Now the prophecy is raised to its higher sense . The relief which the ...
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... excellent preach- ing were it ! God's voice more regarded and owned , would make that sweet which we often despise . Repent for the kingdom of Heaven is at hand . Oh , sweet invitation , the offer of a pardon to a repenting sinner ; but ...
... excellent preach- ing were it ! God's voice more regarded and owned , would make that sweet which we often despise . Repent for the kingdom of Heaven is at hand . Oh , sweet invitation , the offer of a pardon to a repenting sinner ; but ...
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... poor , & c . OTHERS may grow stale , but this sermon never so often read over , is always new . Oh , how full of Divine doctrine ! How plain , and yet how high and excellent , delighting OF ST . MATTHEW'S GOSPEL . 37.
... poor , & c . OTHERS may grow stale , but this sermon never so often read over , is always new . Oh , how full of Divine doctrine ! How plain , and yet how high and excellent , delighting OF ST . MATTHEW'S GOSPEL . 37.
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Page 3 - Now the birth of Jesus Christ was on this wise. When as his mother Mary was espoused to Joseph, before they came together, she was found with child of the Holy Ghost.
Page 192 - But what things were gain to me, those I counted loss for Christ. Yea doubtless, and I count all things but loss for the excellency of the knowledge of Christ Jesus my Lord : for whom I have suffered the loss of all things, and do count them but dung, that I may win Christ...
Page 456 - For the love of Christ constraineth us —because we thus judge, that if one died for all, then were all dead ; and that he died for all, that they who live should not henceforth live unto themselves, but unto him who died for them and rose again.
Page 365 - O Lord, I know that the way of man is not in himself: it is not in man that walketh to direct his steps.
Page 60 - The centurion answered and said, Lord, I am not worthy that thou shouldest come under my roof; but speak the word only, and my servant shall be healed.
Page 184 - Thou lovest righteousness, and hatest wickedness : therefore God, thy God, hath anointed thee with the oil of gladness above thy fellows.
Page 169 - ... and turning the cities of Sodom and Gomorrha into ashes condemned them with an overthrow, making them an ensample unto those that after should live ungodly ; and delivered just Lot, vexed with the filthy conversation of the wicked : (for that righteous man dwelling among them, in seeing and hearing, vexed his righteous soul from day to day with their unlawful deeds...
Page 377 - For thus saith the Lord GOD, the holy One of Israel, In returning and rest shall ye be saved ; in quietness and in confidence shall be your strength ; and ye would not.
Page 402 - Then said he unto the dresser of his vineyard, Behold, these three years I come seeking fruit on this fig tree, and find none : cut it down ; why cumbereth it the ground...