The Theological and Miscellaneous Works of the Rev. William Jones: To which is Prefixed a Short Account of His Life and Writings, Volume 3F. and C. Rivington, 1826 |
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... objects of sense we have ideas , and our minds and memories are stored with them . But of invisible things we have no ideas till they are pointed out to us by revelation : and as we cannot know them im- mediately , such as they are in ...
... objects of sense we have ideas , and our minds and memories are stored with them . But of invisible things we have no ideas till they are pointed out to us by revelation : and as we cannot know them im- mediately , such as they are in ...
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... objects to a figurative use ; from the glorious orb which shines in the firmament , to a grain of seed which is buried in the earth . In this sort of language did our blessed Saviour instruct his hearers ; always referring them to such ...
... objects to a figurative use ; from the glorious orb which shines in the firmament , to a grain of seed which is buried in the earth . In this sort of language did our blessed Saviour instruct his hearers ; always referring them to such ...
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... object is admitted into the mind , it must find a faculty there which corresponds with its own pecu- liar nature . When there is no appetite , the sweetest meat is of no value , and even the sight and savour of it may be disagreeable ...
... object is admitted into the mind , it must find a faculty there which corresponds with its own pecu- liar nature . When there is no appetite , the sweetest meat is of no value , and even the sight and savour of it may be disagreeable ...
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... objects . 2. From the insti- tutions of the law . 3. From the persons of the prophets and holy men of old time . 4 ... object is taken from the visible crea- tion , and applied as an illustration or sign of some spiritual truth , we call ...
... objects . 2. From the insti- tutions of the law . 3. From the persons of the prophets and holy men of old time . 4 ... object is taken from the visible crea- tion , and applied as an illustration or sign of some spiritual truth , we call ...
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... objects of faith , is called a spiritual interpre- tation ; as being agreeable to that testimony of Jesus , which is the spirit of prophecy . I have been thus particular in the division of my subject , that by understanding at the ...
... objects of faith , is called a spiritual interpre- tation ; as being agreeable to that testimony of Jesus , which is the spirit of prophecy . I have been thus particular in the division of my subject , that by understanding at the ...
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Page 242 - Samuel, and of the prophets: who through faith subdued kingdoms, wrought righteousness, obtained promises, stopped the mouths of lions, quenched the violence of fire, escaped the edge of the sword, out of weakness were made strong, waxed valiant in fight, turned to flight the armies of the aliens.
Page 396 - Yet he passed away, and, lo, he was not: yea, I sought him, but he could not be found.
Page 334 - Howbeit Jesus suffered him not, but saith unto him, Go home to thy friends, and tell them how great things the Lord hath done for thee, and hath had compassion on thee.
Page 251 - Do ye not know that they which minister about holy things live of the things of the temple ? and they which wait at the altar are partakers with the altar ? Even so hath the Lord ordained that they which preach the Gospel should live of the Gospel.
Page 75 - For he is not a Jew, which is one outwardly ; neither is that circumcision which is outward in the flesh : but he is a Jew, which is one inwardly ; and circumcision is that of the heart, in the spirit, and not in the letter ; whose praise is not of men, but of God.
Page 221 - For this Melchisedec, king of Salem, priest of the most high GOD, who met Abraham returning from the slaughter of the kings, and blessed him. To whom also Abraham gave a tenth part of all ; first being by interpretation King of righteousness, and after that also King of Salem, which is, King of peace.
Page 222 - Who is made, not after the law of a carnal commandment, but after the power of an endless life.
Page 381 - Thus saith the Lord God of Israel, 'Put every man his sword by his side, and go in and out from gate to gate throughout the camp, and slay every man his brother, and every man his companion, and every man his neighbour.' " And the children of Levi did according to the word of Moses; and there fell of the people that day about three thousand men.
Page 90 - Except the Lord of hosts had left unto us a very small remnant, we should have been as Sodom, and we should have been like unto Gomorrah.
Page 59 - Who shall ascend into the hill of the Lord? or who shall stand in his holy place? He that hath clean hands, and a pure heart; who hath not lifted up his soul unto vanity, nor sworn deceitfully.