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... appears , either from plain directions of scripture , or from the nature of the case , that they can and should be imitated . 2. The spirit and genius of the dispensation of the Messiah was very different from that of the Old Testament ...
... appears , either from plain directions of scripture , or from the nature of the case , that they can and should be imitated . 2. The spirit and genius of the dispensation of the Messiah was very different from that of the Old Testament ...
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... appear- ance of goodness is maintained , it must all be an unnatural and unpleasant force upon a man , and for that reason cannot be expected to last long . 5. As ever we would secure inward peace and tranquilli- ty of mind , we should ...
... appear- ance of goodness is maintained , it must all be an unnatural and unpleasant force upon a man , and for that reason cannot be expected to last long . 5. As ever we would secure inward peace and tranquilli- ty of mind , we should ...
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... appear in fuller evidence ; and so the difference between former and present impression from them , is like that made by hearsay , and that which is founded upon sight . When apprehensions of divine things become thus lively and ...
... appear in fuller evidence ; and so the difference between former and present impression from them , is like that made by hearsay , and that which is founded upon sight . When apprehensions of divine things become thus lively and ...
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... appear in quite another manner to his soul than hitherto . And hereupon , 2. The practical judgment is altered . This light , shining with clearness and strength into the mind , unsettles and changes the whole practical judgment , by ...
... appear in quite another manner to his soul than hitherto . And hereupon , 2. The practical judgment is altered . This light , shining with clearness and strength into the mind , unsettles and changes the whole practical judgment , by ...
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... appear in this respect , through the different turns of his condition , as well as in the prevailing tenor of his practice . While a man is a stranger to God , and blind to the interests of his soul , he is little concerned how matters ...
... appear in this respect , through the different turns of his condition , as well as in the prevailing tenor of his practice . While a man is a stranger to God , and blind to the interests of his soul , he is little concerned how matters ...
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Page 13 - Jesus: that ye put off concerning the former conversation the old man, which is corrupt according to the deceitful lusts ; and be renewed in the spirit of your mind ; and that ye put on the new man, which after God is created in righteousness and true holiness.
Page 423 - The impotent man answered him, Sir, I have no man, when the water is troubled, to put me into the pool: but while I am coming another steppeth down before me. Jesus saith unto him, Rise, take up thy bed and walk.
Page 197 - Therefore speak I to them in parables : because they seeing see not, and hearing they hear not, neither do they understand.
Page 301 - Let us walk honestly, as in the day; not in rioting and drunkenness, not in chambering and wantonness, not in strife and envying. But put ye on the Lord Jesus Christ, and make not provision for the flesh, to fulfil the lusts thereof.
Page 464 - But when Peter was come to Antioch, I withstood him to the face, because he was to be blamed. For before that certain came from James, he did eat with the Gentiles : but when they were come, he withdrew and separated himself, fearing them which were of the circumcision. And the other Jews dissembled likewise with him; insomuch that Barnabas also was carried away with their dissimulation.
Page 112 - Jesus answered, Thou couldest have no power at all against me, except it were given thee from above: therefore he that delivered me unto thee hath the greater sin.
Page 23 - Although the fig-tree shall not blossom, neither shall fruit be in the vines : the labour of the olive shall fail, and the fields shall yield no meat; The flock shall be cut off from the fold : and there shall be no herd in the stalls ; Yet I will rejoice in the Lord : I will joy in the God of my salvation.
Page 464 - But when I saw that they walked not uprightly, according to the truth of the gospel, I said unto Peter before them all, If thou, being a Jew, livest after the manner of Gentiles, and not as do the Jews...
Page 28 - That which we have seen and heard declare we unto you, that ye also may have fellowship with us : and truly our fellowship is with the Father, and with His Son Jesus Christ.
Page 189 - My son, if thou wilt receive my words, and hide my commandments with thee, so that thou incline thine ear unto wisdom, and apply thine heart to understanding; yea, if thou criest after knowledge, and liftest up thy voice for understanding ; if thou seekest her as silver, and searchest for her as for hid treasures ; then shalt thou understand the fear of the Lord, and find the knowledge of God.