Theology: Explained and Defended in a Series of Sermons, Volume 1G. & C. & H. Carvill, 1830 |
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... evident tendency was to soften the heart , to subdue the will , to loosen the attachment to ter- restrial good , to enliven the conscience , and to assist the soul in its assumption of the heavenly character . This was peculiarly obser ...
... evident tendency was to soften the heart , to subdue the will , to loosen the attachment to ter- restrial good , to enliven the conscience , and to assist the soul in its assumption of the heavenly character . This was peculiarly obser ...
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... evident , if we remember , that the word religion always de- notes either a system of truths , of which GOD is the great subject ; or a system of affections and conduct , of which He is the supreme object . If we can prove to ourselves ...
... evident , if we remember , that the word religion always de- notes either a system of truths , of which GOD is the great subject ; or a system of affections and conduct , of which He is the supreme object . If we can prove to ourselves ...
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... evident concerning this subject , in their actions . No man ever acted , without regard ing himself as a cause ; and without expecting to produce some change in himself , or in the objects around him , by his efficiency ; nor made use ...
... evident concerning this subject , in their actions . No man ever acted , without regard ing himself as a cause ; and without expecting to produce some change in himself , or in the objects around him , by his efficiency ; nor made use ...
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... evident , and admitted as such . An absolute want of cause involves an absolute sameness of an opposite kind ; and must , with nearly the same evidence , continue for ever . The necessity of causes to all the changes of being is , so ...
... evident , and admitted as such . An absolute want of cause involves an absolute sameness of an opposite kind ; and must , with nearly the same evidence , continue for ever . The necessity of causes to all the changes of being is , so ...
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... evident , that there is , ever has been , and ever will be , a Being , from whom all things derived their existence ; on whom all depend for their continuance : and by whom all are conducted in the order and harmony , visible in the ...
... evident , that there is , ever has been , and ever will be , a Being , from whom all things derived their existence ; on whom all depend for their continuance : and by whom all are conducted in the order and harmony , visible in the ...
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Page 561 - Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly ; in all wisdom teaching and admonishing one another; in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs singing with grace, in your hearts to the Lord...
Page 564 - For, behold, I create new heavens and a new earth: and the former shall not be remembered, nor come into mind. But be ye glad and rejoice for ever in that which I create: for, behold, I create Jerusalem a rejoicing, and her people a joy.
Page 523 - And God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes; and there shall be no more death, neither sorrow nor crying, neither shall there be any more pain: for the former things are passed away. And he that sat upon the throne said, Behold, I make all things new. And he said unto me, Write: for these words are true and faithful.
Page 469 - Let not thine heart decline to her ways, go not astray in her paths. For she hath cast down many wounded : yea, many strong men have been slain by her. Her house is the way to hell, going down to the chambers of death.
Page 534 - But Jesus did not commit himself unto them, because he knew all men, and needed not that any should testify of man, for he knew what was in man.
Page 404 - And the woman said unto the serpent, We may eat of the fruit of the trees of the garden: but of the fruit of the tree which is in the midst of the garden, God hath said, Ye shall not eat of it, neither shall ye touch it, lest ye die.
Page 557 - And he said unto me, My grace is sufficient for thee: for my strength is made perfect in weakness. Most gladly therefore will I rather glory in my infirmities, that the power of Christ may rest upon me.
Page 563 - Lord, now lettest thou thy servant depart in peace according to thy word, for mine eyes have seen thy salvation which thou hast prepared before the face of all people; a light to lighten the Gentiles, and the glory of thy people Israel.
Page 158 - What is the Almighty, that we should serve him? and what profit should we have, if we pray unto him?
Page 293 - And he informed me, and talked with me, and said, O Daniel, I am now come forth to give thee skill and understanding. At the beginning of thy supplications the commandment came forth, and I am come to show thee ; for thou art greatly beloved : therefore understand the matter, and consider the vision.