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For the reasons and terms of Divine Justice and Mercy are not to be determined by the limited and shallow measure of our capacities or feelings ; but we must leave with God the free administration and just defence of these his own ...
For the reasons and terms of Divine Justice and Mercy are not to be determined by the limited and shallow measure of our capacities or feelings ; but we must leave with God the free administration and just defence of these his own ...
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It cannot be doubted , but , with fervency , you adore the divine compassion towards you ; and that now , with an eye of pity , you behold so many of the human species , to all appearance , regardless of the sublime joys of virtue ...
It cannot be doubted , but , with fervency , you adore the divine compassion towards you ; and that now , with an eye of pity , you behold so many of the human species , to all appearance , regardless of the sublime joys of virtue ...
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For my part , I can truly say , I have no greater ambition ; no higher pleasure , than to be instrumental in advancing the divine glory , and the salvation of mankind . And I trust , dear sir , it now is your supreme delight , and ever ...
For my part , I can truly say , I have no greater ambition ; no higher pleasure , than to be instrumental in advancing the divine glory , and the salvation of mankind . And I trust , dear sir , it now is your supreme delight , and ever ...
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... heart is disengaged from these trifles , and supremely fixed on that divine Being who alone is worthy of its love , and who only can confer on him , peace , safety , honour and happiness . How transitory are all sublunary things ?
... heart is disengaged from these trifles , and supremely fixed on that divine Being who alone is worthy of its love , and who only can confer on him , peace , safety , honour and happiness . How transitory are all sublunary things ?
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I do not mean , in any instance , to omit an opportunity of advancing the divine glory and the salvation of mankind , whatever may be the consequence of such conduct with regard to myself ; and I do not repent that I have shewn ...
I do not mean , in any instance , to omit an opportunity of advancing the divine glory and the salvation of mankind , whatever may be the consequence of such conduct with regard to myself ; and I do not repent that I have shewn ...
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Page 405 - Verily I say unto you, All sins shall be forgiven unto the sons of men, and blasphemies wherewith soever they shall blaspheme: 29 But he that shall blaspheme against the Holy Ghost hath never forgiveness, but is in danger of eternal damnation: 30 Because they said, He hath an unclean spirit.
Page 93 - O that they were wise, that they understood this, that they would consider their latter end!
Page 169 - And it shall come to pass, that from one new moon to another, and from one sabbath to another, shall all flesh come to worship before me, saith the Lord.
Page 463 - The kingdom of heaven is like to a grain of mustard seed, which a man took, and sowed in his field, which indeed is the least of all seeds, but when it is grown, it is the greatest among herbs, and becometh a tree, so that the birds of the air come and lodge in the branches thereof.
Page 123 - I gave my back to the smiters, and my cheeks to them that plucked off the hair: I hid not my face from shame and spitting.
Page 168 - 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 148 - But where shall wisdom be found? And where is the place of understanding? Man knoweth not the price thereof; Neither is it found in the land of the living. The depth saith, It is not in me: And the sea saith, It is not with me.
Page 94 - ... 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. For the Lord giveth wisdom; out of his mouth cometh knowledge and understanding.
Page 166 - Sit thou at my right hand, until I make thine enemies thy footstool." The Lord shall send the rod of thy strength out of Zion: rule thou in the midst of thine enemies. Thy people shall be willing in the day of thy power, in the beauties of holiness from the womb of the morning : thou hast the dew of thy youth.
Page 364 - As therefore the tares are gathered and burned in the fire: so shall it be in the end of this world. The Son of man shall send forth his angels, and they shall gather out of his kingdom all things that offend, and them which do iniquity; and shall cast them into a furnace of fire: there shall be wailing and gnashing of teeth.