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... degrees , as it is termed ; none which does not admit of a continual increase . So that how much soever any man has attained , or in how high a degree CHRISTIAN PERFECTION . 5.
... degrees , as it is termed ; none which does not admit of a continual increase . So that how much soever any man has attained , or in how high a degree CHRISTIAN PERFECTION . 5.
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John Wesley. man has attained , or in how high a degree soever he is perfect , he hath still need to " grow in grace , " and daily to advance in the knowledge and love of God his Saviour . II . 1. In what sense , then , are Christians ...
John Wesley. man has attained , or in how high a degree soever he is perfect , he hath still need to " grow in grace , " and daily to advance in the knowledge and love of God his Saviour . II . 1. In what sense , then , are Christians ...
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... degree , I purpose to inquire , I. What are the several sorts of wandering thoughts ? II . What are the general occasions of them ? III . Which of them are sinful , and which not ? IV . Which of them we may expect and pray -Wandering ...
... degree , I purpose to inquire , I. What are the several sorts of wandering thoughts ? II . What are the general occasions of them ? III . Which of them are sinful , and which not ? IV . Which of them we may expect and pray -Wandering ...
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... degree , and a tempor- ary madness , a delirium , prevents all settled thought . And is not the same irregularity of thought , in a measure , occasioned by every nervous disorder ? So does " the corruptible body press down the soul ...
... degree , and a tempor- ary madness , a delirium , prevents all settled thought . And is not the same irregularity of thought , in a measure , occasioned by every nervous disorder ? So does " the corruptible body press down the soul ...
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... degree as to occa- sion at least a partial madness ; will there not be a thousand wandering thoughts ? And must not these irregular thoughts continue as long as the disorder which occasions them ? 4. Will not the case be the same with ...
... degree as to occa- sion at least a partial madness ; will there not be a thousand wandering thoughts ? And must not these irregular thoughts continue as long as the disorder which occasions them ? 4. Will not the case be the same with ...
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Page 292 - And God said, Let the waters under the heaven be gathered together unto one place, and let the dry land appear: and it was so.
Page 201 - So the Father is God, the Son is God, and the Holy Ghost is God; And yet they are not three Gods, but one God.
Page 497 - shine as the brightness of the firmament, and as the stars for ever and ever.
Page 19 - Then will I sprinkle clean water upon you, and ye shall be clean ; from all your filthiness, and from all your idols will I cleanse you. A new heart also will I give you, and a new spirit will I put within you ; and I will take away the stony heart out of your flesh, and I will give you an heart of flesh. And I will put my spirit within you, and cause you to walk in my statutes, and ye shall keep my judgments and do them.
Page 10 - He that believeth on me, as the scripture hath said, out of his belly shall flow rivers of living water. ^(But this spake he of the Spirit, which they that believe on him should receive : for the Holy Ghost was not yet given; because that Jesus was not yet glorified.) ^Many of the people therefore, when they heard this saying, said, Of a truth this is the Prophet.
Page 116 - Moreover if thy brother shall trespass against thee, go and tell him his fault between thee and him alone : if he shall hear thee, thou hast gained thy brother. But if he will not hear thee, then take with thee one or two more, that in the mouth of two or three witnesses every word may be established. And if he shall neglect to hear them, tell it unto the Church : but if he neglect to hear the Church, let him be unto thee as a heathen man and a Publican.
Page 159 - Cast not away therefore your confidence, which hath great recompense of reward. For ye have need of patience; that, after ye have done the will of God, ye might receive the promise.
Page 284 - I will put my laws into their mind, and write them in their hearts: and I will be to them a God, and they shall be to me a people...
Page 394 - blessed " be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who, according to His abundant mercy, hath begotten us again to a lively hope by the resurrection of Jesus Christ from
Page 287 - I shall be sanctified in you before their eyes ; for I will take you from among the heathen, and gather you out of all countries, and will bring you into your own land. Then will I sprinkle clean water upon you, and ye shall be clean ; from all your filthiness, and from all your idols will I cleanse you.