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... proper glory . Here I would , 1. Shew what is intended by the affections . 2. Observe some things which make it evident , that a great part of true religion lies in the affections . I. It may be inquired , what the affections of the ...
... proper glory . Here I would , 1. Shew what is intended by the affections . 2. Observe some things which make it evident , that a great part of true religion lies in the affections . I. It may be inquired , what the affections of the ...
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... proper English of which is love . Now , although it be true , that the love thus spoken of in- cludes the whole of a sincerely benevolent propensity of the soul towards God and man ; yet it may be considered , that it is evident from ...
... proper English of which is love . Now , although it be true , that the love thus spoken of in- cludes the whole of a sincerely benevolent propensity of the soul towards God and man ; yet it may be considered , that it is evident from ...
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... proper colors , though they know them , and have been ful- ly instructed in them already , 2 Pet , i . 12 , 13. And particu- larly , to promote those two affections in them , which are spoken of in the text , love and joy : " Christ ...
... proper colors , though they know them , and have been ful- ly instructed in them already , 2 Pet , i . 12 , 13. And particu- larly , to promote those two affections in them , which are spoken of in the text , love and joy : " Christ ...
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... proper , if not here ? What is it that does more require them ? And what can be a fit occasion of their lively and vigorous exercise , if not such an one as this ? Can any thing be set in our view , greater and more important ? Any ...
... proper , if not here ? What is it that does more require them ? And what can be a fit occasion of their lively and vigorous exercise , if not such an one as this ? Can any thing be set in our view , greater and more important ? Any ...
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... proper and genuine fruits of the gospel of Christ , therefore the angel calls this gospel , " good tidings of great joy , that should be to all people . " The saints and angels in heaven , that have religion in its highest perfection ...
... proper and genuine fruits of the gospel of Christ , therefore the angel calls this gospel , " good tidings of great joy , that should be to all people . " The saints and angels in heaven , that have religion in its highest perfection ...
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Page 167 - For as many as are led by the Spirit of God, they are the sons of God. For ye have not received the spirit of bondage again to fear; but ye have received the Spirit of adoption, whereby we cry, Abba, Father. The Spirit itself beareth witness with our spirit, that we are the children of God...
Page 361 - I have sworn by myself, the word is gone out of my mouth in righteousness, and shall not return, that unto me every knee shall bow, every tongue shall swear. " Surely," shall one say, " in the Lord have I righteousness and strength :" even to him shall men come ; and all that are incensed against him shall be ashamed. In the Lord shall all the seed of Israel be justified, and shall glory.
Page 86 - I will praise thee; for I am fearfully and wonderfully made : marvellous are thy works; and that my soul knoweth right well.
Page 449 - Whosoever believeth that Jesus is the Christ is born of God: and every one that loveth him that begat loveth him also that is begotten of him.
Page 301 - No man hath seen God at any time. If we love one another, God dwelleth in us, and his love is perfected in us.
Page 235 - But if our gospel be hid, it is hid to them that are lost ; in whom the god of this world hath blinded the minds of them which believe not, lest the light of the glorious gospel of Christ, who is the image of God, should shine unto them.
Page 201 - And they said one to another, Did not our heart burn within us, while he talked with us by the way, and while he opened to us the Scriptures?
Page 230 - Hereby know we that we dwell in him, and he in us ; because he hath given us of his Spirit.
Page 23 - The Lord is nigh unto them that are of a broken heart; and saveth such as be of a contrite spirit.
Page 234 - For I have given unto them the words which thou gavest me: and they have received them, and have known surely that I came out from thee, and they have believed that thou didst send me.