...may be steadfast in the faith, and not turned about with every wind of doctrine; and that they may be the light of the world and the salt of the earth. The cause of Christ is now lodged in their hand, and they are the instruments, by which it must be...

...relation to society, they are, in a more eminent manner, as organized churches : they are designed to be " the light of the world" and the " salt of the earth." These obligations are felt by Christians, and hence the numberless private charities and public institutions...

...religion into conversation, with persons not known to be religious. Christians, whose privilege it is to be the " light of the world, and the salt of the earth," ought to carry the good seed of the gospel with them, wherever they go, and be ready on all occasions...

...the knowledge of the truth ;" and we are equally certain that it is His •31 that Christians should be the light of the world and the salt of the earth. By requiring all that has been stated, and by connecting with his •ramises such conditions as have...

...world. He is a part of that total church which the Saviour came to redeem, and which is declared by him to be " the light of the world, and the salt of the earth," and to which he has issued the commandment to " preach the gospel to every creature." Whatever there...

...which their hymns are so thoroughly imbued, as a part of the spiritual Church of God, they will still be the light of the world, and the salt of the earth. I forbear to point out the beauties of particular hymns ; as the subject is too copious for discussion...

...liberty of the flesh, and requires us to curb and restrain our passions and propensities, that we may be the light of the world and the salt of the earth ; our righteousness must exceed the righteousness of the scribes and pharisees ; our hatred must be...

...real piety, patriotism, and philanthropy. If Christian ministers, who are bound, by special bonds, to be the light of the world and the salt of the earth, will know and do their duty, magistrates, citizens, Christians, and men will be taught to "render unto...

...and civil relations are very peculiar. We pray you to illustrate the spirit of Christ in them all. Be " the light of the world and the salt of the earth." We desire to see you guarded from every evil and well prepared for every duty. For this, you need more...

...influence in their several circles and upon the community at large. They will become, what the church ought to be, the light of the world, and the salt of the earth^ a city set upon a hill which cannot be hid. By a moral power, through the medium of public opinion,...