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Page 90
... begin with considering what the good is , for which it is here said that all things work in favour of the righteous . It is a term susceptible of very different accept- some- V. acceptations . For many things appear good SERMON 90 On ...
... begin with considering what the good is , for which it is here said that all things work in favour of the righteous . It is a term susceptible of very different accept- some- V. acceptations . For many things appear good SERMON 90 On ...
Page 144
... begin , because I am afraid that dis- contentment is commonly treated , in a reli- gious view , more slightly than it deserves . A contented temper , we are apt to say , is a great happiness to those who have it ; and VII . a ...
... begin , because I am afraid that dis- contentment is commonly treated , in a reli- gious view , more slightly than it deserves . A contented temper , we are apt to say , is a great happiness to those who have it ; and VII . a ...
Page 149
... , would not new burdens begin to oppress you , and new and unknown cares to vex you ? How many rivals would you have to encounter ? How many slanderers to L 3 decry VII . SERMON decry you ? How many enemies to On a Contented Mind . 149.
... , would not new burdens begin to oppress you , and new and unknown cares to vex you ? How many rivals would you have to encounter ? How many slanderers to L 3 decry VII . SERMON decry you ? How many enemies to On a Contented Mind . 149.
Page 183
... begin by observing , I. THAT it is most necessary to lay down principles on which we are to form our general conduct . If we set out without principles of any kind , there can be no re- gular plan of life , nor any firmness in con- duct ...
... begin by observing , I. THAT it is most necessary to lay down principles on which we are to form our general conduct . If we set out without principles of any kind , there can be no re- gular plan of life , nor any firmness in con- duct ...
Page 185
... begin with reforming what- ever has been wrong in our former be- haviour . This counsel is the more im- portant , because too many , in their endea- vours towards reformation , begin with attempting some of the highest virtues , or ...
... begin with reforming what- ever has been wrong in our former be- haviour . This counsel is the more im- portant , because too many , in their endea- vours towards reformation , begin with attempting some of the highest virtues , or ...
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Page 389 - As the mountains are round about Jerusalem, so the LORD is round about his people from henceforth even for ever.
Page 112 - Pray for the peace of Jerusalem: they shall prosper that love thee. Peace be within thy walls, and prosperity within thy palaces. For my brethren and companions' sakes, I will now say, Peace be within thee.
Page 304 - For we have not an high priest which cannot be touched with the feeling of our infirmities ; but was in all points tempted like as we are, yet without sin. Let us therefore come boldly unto the throne of grace, that we may obtain mercy, and find grace to help in time of need.
Page 30 - Give unto the LORD the glory due unto his name : bring an offering, and come into his courts. O worship the LORD in the beauty of holiness : fear before him, all the earth.
Page 133 - For he is the minister of God to thee for good. But if thou do that which is evil, be afraid; for he beareth not the sword in vain: for he is the minister of God, a revenger to execute wrath upon him that doeth evil. Wherefore ye must needs be subject, not only for wrath, but also for conscience sake.
Page 287 - And he led them out as far as to Bethany, and he lifted up his hands, and blessed them. And it came to pass, while he blessed them, he was parted from them, and carried up into heaven.
Page 187 - Mine eyes shall be upon the faithful of the land, that they may dwell with me : he that walketh in a perfect way, he shall serve me. 7 He that worketh deceit shall not dwell within my house : he that telleth lies shall not tarry in my sight.
Page 12 - For in the time of trouble he shall hide me in his pavilion: in the secret of his tabernacle shall he hide me; he shall set me up upon a rock.
Page 175 - My soul shall be satisfied as with marrow and fatness; and my mouth shall praise thee with joyful lips : When I remember thee upon my bed, and meditate on thee in the night watches.
Page 159 - Nevertheless I am continually with thee: Thou hast holden me by my right hand. Thou shalt guide me with thy counsel, And afterward receive me to glory.