The Works of William Paley: SermonsC. and J. Rivington and J. Nunn, 1825 |
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... impossible , that we should feel its power , its authority , its rule and direction , in the regulation of our hearts , and in the government of our lives . III . FEAR A RELIGIOUS PRINCIPLE . PROVERBS XIV . SERMONS . 27.
... impossible , that we should feel its power , its authority , its rule and direction , in the regulation of our hearts , and in the government of our lives . III . FEAR A RELIGIOUS PRINCIPLE . PROVERBS XIV . SERMONS . 27.
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... authority for limiting them to a particular mode , or for saying that it must either be sudden or slow , early or late , more or less frequent or powerful . It surely may be all these , and in very dif- ferent degrees in different times ...
... authority for limiting them to a particular mode , or for saying that it must either be sudden or slow , early or late , more or less frequent or powerful . It surely may be all these , and in very dif- ferent degrees in different times ...
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... the laws of God , both natural and revealed ; all the obligation which the authority of a Creator can im- pose upon a creature ; all the gratitude which is due from a rational being to the Author and Giver of SERMONS . 87.
... the laws of God , both natural and revealed ; all the obligation which the authority of a Creator can im- pose upon a creature ; all the gratitude which is due from a rational being to the Author and Giver of SERMONS . 87.
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... authority of the text , as upon what is the real case with human nature , when that case is rightly understood , I contend , first , that there are many violations of God's laws , which the men who are guilty of them , are not sensible ...
... authority of the text , as upon what is the real case with human nature , when that case is rightly understood , I contend , first , that there are many violations of God's laws , which the men who are guilty of them , are not sensible ...
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... authority amongst them at least , and in comparison with those who were lead- ing them astray . He complies with the occasion ; and he does accordingly set forth and enumerate his pretensions . But I entreat you to observe , with how ...
... authority amongst them at least , and in comparison with those who were lead- ing them astray . He complies with the occasion ; and he does accordingly set forth and enumerate his pretensions . But I entreat you to observe , with how ...
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Page 203 - But the scripture hath concluded all under sin, that the promise by faith of Jesus Christ might be given to them that believe.
Page 248 - But forasmuch as he had not to pay, his lord commanded him to be sold, and his wife, and children, and all that he had, and payment to be made.
Page 209 - For the wrath of God is revealed from heaven against all ungodliness and unrighteousness of men, who hold the truth in unrighteousness; Because that which may be known of God is manifest in them; for God hath shewed it unto them.
Page 395 - Who then is a faithful and wise servant, whom his lord hath made ruler over his household, to give them meat in due season? Blessed is that servant, whom his lord when he cometh shall find so doing.
Page 394 - With good will doing service, as to the Lord, and not to men: Knowing that whatsoever good thing any man doeth, the same shall he receive of the Lord, whether he be bond or free.
Page 162 - Wherefore I say unto thee, Her sins, which are many, are forgiven; for she loved much: but to whom little is forgiven, the same loveth little.
Page 178 - Let him that stole steal no more : but rather let him labour, working with his hands the thing which is good, that he may have to give to him that needeth.
Page 286 - IF ye then be risen with Christ, seek those things which are above, where Christ sitteth on the right hand of God. Set your affection on things above, not on things on the earth: For ye are dead, and your life is hid with Christ in God. When Christ, who is our life, shall appear, then shall ye also appear with him in glory.
Page 208 - For the grace of God that bringeth salvation hath appeared to all men, teaching us that, denying ungodliness and worldly lusts, we should live soberly, righteously, and godly, in this present world ; looking for that blessed hope, and the glorious appearing of the great God and our Saviour Jesus Christ ; who gave himself for us, that he might redeem us from all iniquity, and purify unto himself a peculiar people, zealous of good works.
Page 21 - And this is the condemnation, that light is come into the world, and men loved darkness rather than light, because their deeds were evil. For every one that doeth evil hateth the light, neither cometh to the light, lest his deeds should be reproved. But he that doeth truth cometh to the light, that his deeds may be made manifest, that they are wrought in God.