The Complete Works of the Late Rev. Philip Skelton, Rector of Fintona: Discourses, controversial and practical; A form of prayer for the use of families; Reflections on predestination; and a Summary of religionR. Baynes, 1824 |
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... sort of stupidity , although of the gross- est nature , is by no means uncommon , the Holy Spirit know- ing that the most shining examples do not always strike our eyes in proportion to their brightness , hath not only set such examples ...
... sort of stupidity , although of the gross- est nature , is by no means uncommon , the Holy Spirit know- ing that the most shining examples do not always strike our eyes in proportion to their brightness , hath not only set such examples ...
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... sort of a relief was this ? To believe that his son should come to life again ! a thing most incredible in itself ! that had never yet happened ! that had not ( for aught that appears ) been ever yet promised ! or if promised , to be ...
... sort of a relief was this ? To believe that his son should come to life again ! a thing most incredible in itself ! that had never yet happened ! that had not ( for aught that appears ) been ever yet promised ! or if promised , to be ...
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... sort or the other are fitted to lead the world into all manner of wickedness ; we may conclude , in the first place , that the word of God must be very plain and determinate on such subjects ; and in the next , that it is our ...
... sort or the other are fitted to lead the world into all manner of wickedness ; we may conclude , in the first place , that the word of God must be very plain and determinate on such subjects ; and in the next , that it is our ...
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... sort of notice shall be taken of what any man shall think , speak , or do , in regard to God , his neigh- bour , or himself ; it would certainly save a great deal of trouble to law - makers and judges , and would be fine news , not only ...
... sort of notice shall be taken of what any man shall think , speak , or do , in regard to God , his neigh- bour , or himself ; it would certainly save a great deal of trouble to law - makers and judges , and would be fine news , not only ...
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... sort of wickedness in having recourse to another . Drunkenness , of all vices , re- prieves the greatest number of criminals , and is very chari- table to the rest of the confederacy . Rewards , however , should be conferred , and ...
... sort of wickedness in having recourse to another . Drunkenness , of all vices , re- prieves the greatest number of criminals , and is very chari- table to the rest of the confederacy . Rewards , however , should be conferred , and ...
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Page 401 - Depart from me, ye cursed, into everlasting fire, prepared for the Devil and his angels. For I was an hungered, and ye gave me no meat ; I was thirsty, and ye gave me no drink ; I was a stranger, and ye took me not in ; naked, and ye clothed me not ; sick, and in prison, and ye visited me not.
Page 10 - Now it was not written for his sake alone, that it was imputed to him; but for us also, to whom it shall be imputed, if we believe on him that raised up Jesus our Lord from the dead; who was delivered for our offences, and was raised again for our justification.
Page 460 - And he said, Go, and tell this people, Hear ye indeed, but understand not; and see ye indeed, but perceive not. Make the heart of this people fat, and make their ears heavy, and shut their eyes...
Page 236 - Ye have heard that it hath been said, Thou shalt love thy neighbour, and hate thine enemy: but I say unto you, Love your enemies, bless them that curse you, do good to them that hate you, and pray for them which despitefully use you, and persecute you...
Page 474 - For ye see your calling, brethren, how that not many wise men after the flesh, not many mighty, not many noble are called. But God hath chosen the foolish things of the world to confound the wise, and God hath 'chosen the weak things of the world to confound the things which are mighty...
Page 177 - Turn you at my reproof: behold, I will pour out my spirit unto you, I will make known my words unto you.
Page 463 - What if God, willing to shew his wrath, and to make his power known, endured with much longsuffering the vessels of wrath fitted to destruction: 23 And that he might make known the riches of his glory on the vessels of mercy, which he had afore prepared unto glory, 24 Even us, whom he hath called, not of the Jews only, but also of the Gentiles?
Page 400 - Come, ye blessed of my Father, inherit the kingdom prepared for you from the foundation of the world: "For I was an hungred, and ye gave me meat: I was thirsty, and ye gave me drink. I was a stranger, and ye took me in: "Naked, and ye clothed me: I was sick, and ye visited me: I was in prison, and ye came unto me.
Page 320 - Then I looked on all the works that my hands had wrought, and on the labour that I had laboured to do : and, behold, all was vanity and vexation of spirit, and there was no profit under the sun.
Page 4 - By myself have I sworn, saith the LORD, for because thou hast .done this thing, and hast not withheld thy son, thine only son : that in blessing I will bless thee...