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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... less by debating what we cannot decide , whether it was a star or a comet ? Called a star for its resemblance , as the Scripture often gives things the vulgar names , it seems to have been temporary , and made for this singular service ...
... less by debating what we cannot decide , whether it was a star or a comet ? Called a star for its resemblance , as the Scripture often gives things the vulgar names , it seems to have been temporary , and made for this singular service ...
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... where he is , where and how I may find my Christ . A man may pos- sibly meet with some formal minister , that knows little of Christ , and loves him less , who yet can OF ST . MATTHEW'S GOSPEL . 15 Divine Grace and Holy Obedience.
... where he is , where and how I may find my Christ . A man may pos- sibly meet with some formal minister , that knows little of Christ , and loves him less , who yet can OF ST . MATTHEW'S GOSPEL . 15 Divine Grace and Holy Obedience.
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... less , who yet can tell such an inquirer , that by believing he shall find him , and instruct him somewhat about the notion of faith , and inseparable repentance , and leaving off sin , which things he himself who directs , makes no use ...
... less , who yet can tell such an inquirer , that by believing he shall find him , and instruct him somewhat about the notion of faith , and inseparable repentance , and leaving off sin , which things he himself who directs , makes no use ...
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... less to break off his course and return ? Oh , the bountifulness and graciousness of God , who thus en- treats , and still entreats base worms , whom He might tread on and crush in a moment ! Oh , the wretchedness and madness of man who ...
... less to break off his course and return ? Oh , the bountifulness and graciousness of God , who thus en- treats , and still entreats base worms , whom He might tread on and crush in a moment ! Oh , the wretchedness and madness of man who ...
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... less peopled , moun- tainous soil , the very place of his birth ; who had his habit and diet like the place , and like the employment . Though his so- litude and rough garments are a slender hold for the hermetical way magnified in the ...
... less peopled , moun- tainous soil , the very place of his birth ; who had his habit and diet like the place , and like the employment . Though his so- litude and rough garments are a slender hold for the hermetical way magnified in the ...
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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...