A practical treatise upon Christian perfection. Repr. [of the 1726 ed.].1807 |
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... church , in which he was well ground- ed by the writings of Leslie , and also the primitive fathers , some of which were become familiar to him , and very highly esteemed . But being sensible how easy it was for many of those who took ...
... church , in which he was well ground- ed by the writings of Leslie , and also the primitive fathers , some of which were become familiar to him , and very highly esteemed . But being sensible how easy it was for many of those who took ...
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... church , in conformity with Scripture , and the practice of the purest ages , makes it neces- sary for us to renounce the pomps and vanities of the world , before we can be received members of Christian communion . Did we enough ...
... church , in conformity with Scripture , and the practice of the purest ages , makes it neces- sary for us to renounce the pomps and vanities of the world , before we can be received members of Christian communion . Did we enough ...
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... church , but is a solemn conse- cration , which presents us an offering to God , as Christ was offered at his death . We are therefore no longer alive to the enjoy- ments of this world , but as Christ was then nailed to the cross , and ...
... church , but is a solemn conse- cration , which presents us an offering to God , as Christ was offered at his death . We are therefore no longer alive to the enjoy- ments of this world , but as Christ was then nailed to the cross , and ...
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... church or communion , or because we are strict observers of the external offices of religion , for these are marks that belong to more than belong to Christ . All are not his , that prophecy , or even work miracles in his name , much ...
... church or communion , or because we are strict observers of the external offices of religion , for these are marks that belong to more than belong to Christ . All are not his , that prophecy , or even work miracles in his name , much ...
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... church , and that such different states may call Christians to some particular duties , not com- mon to every age . It is owned also , that this was the case of the first Christians ; they differed from us in many respects . They were ...
... church , and that such different states may call Christians to some particular duties , not com- mon to every age . It is owned also , that this was the case of the first Christians ; they differed from us in many respects . They were ...
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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...