Conversations on the parables of the New Testament [by E.G.G.S. Stanley]. |
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... tion , step by step . You will remember what I told you , that in the parables , out- ward and visible objects were often used to represent heavenly and invisible ones . In this instance the hearts of men of all kinds , good and bad ...
... tion , step by step . You will remember what I told you , that in the parables , out- ward and visible objects were often used to represent heavenly and invisible ones . In this instance the hearts of men of all kinds , good and bad ...
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... but dureth for a while ; for when tribula- tion and persecution ariseth because of the Word , by and by he is offended . " Do you understand this explanation ? Mary . I think so , Mamma ; a person 14 CONVERSATIONS ON.
... but dureth for a while ; for when tribula- tion and persecution ariseth because of the Word , by and by he is offended . " Do you understand this explanation ? Mary . I think so , Mamma ; a person 14 CONVERSATIONS ON.
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... tion and promises , the best and warmest resolutions are of no avail . The seed , in- deed , springs up , but when the sun be- comes hot , that is , when persecution arises on account of religion , there is nothing to supports its ...
... tion and promises , the best and warmest resolutions are of no avail . The seed , in- deed , springs up , but when the sun be- comes hot , that is , when persecution arises on account of religion , there is nothing to supports its ...
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... tion also ; and the grace of God , constantly and devoutly prayed for , must ever assist His own work , and aid the fruit to come to perfection . And then , at the great day of harvest , when it shall be gathered together , good THE ...
... tion also ; and the grace of God , constantly and devoutly prayed for , must ever assist His own work , and aid the fruit to come to perfection . And then , at the great day of harvest , when it shall be gathered together , good THE ...
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... much as the propor- tion which they bear to our original ad- vantages . I will explain this to you at once by the parable . It is very true , as * Luke xii . 48 . you say , that one servant gained five talents , THE PARABLES . 39.
... much as the propor- tion which they bear to our original ad- vantages . I will explain this to you at once by the parable . It is very true , as * Luke xii . 48 . you say , that one servant gained five talents , THE PARABLES . 39.
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Page 156 - And on the morrow when he departed, he took out two pence, and gave them to the host, and said unto him, Take care of him; and whatsoever thou spendest more, when I come again, I will repay thee.
Page 64 - Let nothing be done through strife or vain-glory, but in lowliness of mind let each esteem other better than themselves.
Page 19 - And that which fell among thorns are they, which, when they have heard, go forth, and are choked with cares and riches and pleasures of this life, and bring no fruit to perfection.
Page 248 - Teach me to live, that I may dread The grave as little as my bed ; Teach me to die, that so I may Rise glorious at the awful day.
Page 109 - But the father said to his servants, Bring forth the best robe and put it on him, and put a ring on his hand, and shoes on his feet ; and bring hither the fatted calf, and kill it ; and let us eat and be merry ; for this my son was dead, and is alive again ; he was lost, and is found.
Page 30 - His lord said unto him, Well done, good and faithful servant ; thou hast been faithful over a few things, I will make thee ruler over many things : enter thou into the joy of thy lord.
Page 57 - Either what woman having ten pieces of silver, if she lose one piece, doth not light a candle, and sweep the house, and seek diligently till she find it * And when she hath found it, she calleth her friends and her neighbours together, saying, Rejoice with me ; for I have found the piece which I had lost. Likewise, I say unto you, There is joy in the presence of the angels of God over one sinner that repenteth.
Page 170 - And it came to pass, that the beggar died, and was carried by the angels into Abraham's bosom : the rich man also died, and was buried ; and in hell he lift up his eyes, being in torments, and seeth Abraham afar off, and Lazarus in his bosom.
Page 169 - There was a certain rich man, which was clothed in purple and fine linen, and fared sumptuously every day : and there was a certain beggar named Lazarus, which was laid at his gate, full of sores, and desiring to be fed with the crumbs which fell from the rich man's table : moreover the dogs came and licked his sores.
Page 261 - When once the master of the house is risen up, and hath shut to the door, and ye begin to stand without, and to knock at the door, saying, 'Lord, Lord, open unto us;' and he shall answer and say unto you, 'I know ye not whence ye are.