A practical treatise upon Christian perfection. Repr. [of the 1726 ed.].1807 |
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Page vii
... affected towards them . If at any time we are in doubt concerning a particular employ- ment , or amusement , instead of enquiring nicely into the sawfulness of it , and whether there be in Scripture any special prohibition of it , the ...
... affected towards them . If at any time we are in doubt concerning a particular employ- ment , or amusement , instead of enquiring nicely into the sawfulness of it , and whether there be in Scripture any special prohibition of it , the ...
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... affected ? Let this then be added as another undeniable proof , that Chris- tianity requires a new nature , and temper of mind ; and that this temper is such as having renounced the prejudices of life , the maxims of human wis- dom ...
... affected ? Let this then be added as another undeniable proof , that Chris- tianity requires a new nature , and temper of mind ; and that this temper is such as having renounced the prejudices of life , the maxims of human wis- dom ...
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... account , be as well rejected by God , as he who is vainly employed in foolish and idle pursuits . That it is no more pardonable to be less affected to the things of religion , for the sake of 44 A PRACTICAL TREATISE.
... account , be as well rejected by God , as he who is vainly employed in foolish and idle pursuits . That it is no more pardonable to be less affected to the things of religion , for the sake of 44 A PRACTICAL TREATISE.
Page 46
... affected to the things of God by them , is equally odious and contemptible in the sight of God . And though we distinguish betwixt cares and pleasures , yet if we would speak exactly , it is plea- sure alone that governs and moves us in ...
... affected to the things of God by them , is equally odious and contemptible in the sight of God . And though we distinguish betwixt cares and pleasures , yet if we would speak exactly , it is plea- sure alone that governs and moves us in ...
Page 92
... affected with what they reckon their happiness : if therefore people are not full of a desire of God , it is because they are full , or at least engaged with another happiness ; it is not any slow- ness of spirits , but a variety of ...
... affected with what they reckon their happiness : if therefore people are not full of a desire of God , it is because they are full , or at least engaged with another happiness ; it is not any slow- ness of spirits , but a variety of ...
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Page 79 - Therefore take no thought, saying: What shall we eat? Or, what shall we drink? Or, wherewithal shall we be clothed? (For after all these things do the Gentiles seek.) For your heavenly Father knoweth that ye have need of all these things. But seek ye first the Kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things shall be added unto you.
Page 16 - Who gave himself for our sins, that he might deliver us from this present evil world, according to the will of God and our Father: 5.
Page 107 - And when he had called the people unto him with his disciples also, he said unto them, Whosoever will come after me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross, and follow me.
Page 332 - There is one glory of the sun, and another glory of the moon, and another glory of the stars; for one star differeth from another star in glory. So also is the resurrection of the dead.
Page 390 - And if thine eye offend thee, pluck it out : it is better for thee to enter into the kingdom of God with one eye, than having two eyes to be cast into hell fire ; where their worm dieth not, and the fire is not quenched.
Page 346 - Let no corrupt communication proceed out of your mouth, but that which is good to the use of edifying, that it may minister grace unto the hearers.
Page 63 - And it came to pass, that the beggar died, and was carried by the angels into Abraham's bosom...
Page 55 - Then Jesus beholding him, loved him, and said unto him, One thing thou lackest : go thy way, sell whatsoever thou hast, and give to the poor, and thou shalt have treasure in heaven ; and come, take up the cross and follow me.
Page 155 - Most gladly therefore will I rather glory in my infirmities, that the power of Christ may rest upon me. Therefore I take pleasure in infirmities, in reproaches, in necessities, in persecutions, in distresses for Christ's sake: for when I am weak, then am I strong.
Page 22 - And let this apparel and horse be delivered to the hand of one of the king's most noble princes, that they may array the man withal whom the king delighteth to honour...