The Works of William Paley: SermonsC. and J. Rivington and J. Nunn, 1825 |
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... offer any argu- ments to show that it is either certainly or probably at a distance , yet we have the means of regarding it in our minds as though it were at a distance ; and this even in cases in which it cannot possibly be so . Do we ...
... offer any argu- ments to show that it is either certainly or probably at a distance , yet we have the means of regarding it in our minds as though it were at a distance ; and this even in cases in which it cannot possibly be so . Do we ...
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... offered , or which may pass in our minds in favour of putting aside the thoughts of religion , this single string of con- clusions is an answer : 1. That it is by religion alone that a sinner can be saved . 2. That religion can have no ...
... offered , or which may pass in our minds in favour of putting aside the thoughts of religion , this single string of con- clusions is an answer : 1. That it is by religion alone that a sinner can be saved . 2. That religion can have no ...
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... offers can make up for the loss of it , or be a compensation when that is at stake . You say that this is very evident ; I reply , that evident as it is , it is not thought of , it is not considered , it is not believed . The subject ...
... offers can make up for the loss of it , or be a compensation when that is at stake . You say that this is very evident ; I reply , that evident as it is , it is not thought of , it is not considered , it is not believed . The subject ...
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... offered up to God in any posture , in any place , or in any situation . Amongst religious exercises , I also reckon family prayer , which unites many of the uses both of public worship and private prayer . The read- ing of religious ...
... offered up to God in any posture , in any place , or in any situation . Amongst religious exercises , I also reckon family prayer , which unites many of the uses both of public worship and private prayer . The read- ing of religious ...
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... offered ; but the principle fixed and constant , uninterrupted , unremitted . But again ; our Lord , whose mental piety was so unquestionable , so ardent , and so unceasing , did not , nevertheless , content himself with that . He ...
... offered ; but the principle fixed and constant , uninterrupted , unremitted . But again ; our Lord , whose mental piety was so unquestionable , so ardent , and so unceasing , did not , nevertheless , content himself with that . He ...
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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.