The Works of the Rev. John Newton ...T. Hamilton and J. Smith, 1821 |
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Page lxx
... spirituality and extent of the law of God : the hidden life of a christian , as it consists in communion with God by Jesus Christ , and a continual dependence on him for hourly supplies of wisdom , strength , and 1xx.
... spirituality and extent of the law of God : the hidden life of a christian , as it consists in communion with God by Jesus Christ , and a continual dependence on him for hourly supplies of wisdom , strength , and 1xx.
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... dependence upon the Lord in all the changing dispensations we pass through , our spiritual experience will enlarge ; and this experience is the proper fund of our ministe- rial capacity , so far as it may be considered inhe- rent in us ...
... dependence upon the Lord in all the changing dispensations we pass through , our spiritual experience will enlarge ; and this experience is the proper fund of our ministe- rial capacity , so far as it may be considered inhe- rent in us ...
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... dependence upon his grace and faithfulness . The Calvinists have no reason to be afraid of resting the merits of their cause upon this issue ; notwithstanding the unjust misrepresentations which have been often made of their principles ...
... dependence upon his grace and faithfulness . The Calvinists have no reason to be afraid of resting the merits of their cause upon this issue ; notwithstanding the unjust misrepresentations which have been often made of their principles ...
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... dependence , when they are truly re- ceived in the heart , and therefore tend to exalt the Saviour . Of course they stain the pride of all hu- man glory , and leave us nothing to glory in Let . 9. On Election and Perseverance . 59.
... dependence , when they are truly re- ceived in the heart , and therefore tend to exalt the Saviour . Of course they stain the pride of all hu- man glory , and leave us nothing to glory in Let . 9. On Election and Perseverance . 59.
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... dependence more simple , and his peace and strength , cæteris paribus , more abiding and uni- form than in the case of a young convert ; but the latter has , for the most part , the advantage in point of sensible fervency . A tree is ...
... dependence more simple , and his peace and strength , cæteris paribus , more abiding and uni- form than in the case of a young convert ; but the latter has , for the most part , the advantage in point of sensible fervency . A tree is ...
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Popular passages
Page 24 - Woe unto them that call evil good, and good evil ; that put darkness for light, and light for darkness ; that put bitter for sweet, and sweet for bitter! Woe unto them that are wise in their own eyes, and prudent in their own sight!
Page 66 - He telleth the number of the stars, and calleth them all by their names.
Page 222 - Surely in vain is the net spread in the sight of any bird," or, before the eyes of every thing that hath a wing, as in the original.
Page 251 - Who is a God like unto thee, that pardoneth iniquity, and passeth by the transgression of the remnant of his heritage? he retaineth not his anger for ever, because he delighteth in mercy.
Page 58 - O that my head were waters, and mine eyes fountains of tears, that I might weep day and night for the slain of the daughters of my people !" It is our duty to be thus affected.
Page 133 - Ye yourselves bear me witness, that I said, I am not the Christ, but that I am sent before him.
Page xviii - O Lord, I know that the way of man is not in himself: it is not in man that walketh to direct his steps.
Page 58 - As for the word that thou hast spoken unto us in the name of the Lord, we will not hearken unto thee. But we will certainly do whatsoever thing goeth forth out of our own mouth...
Page 44 - ... and said to the mountains and rocks, Fall on us, and hide us from the face of him that sitteth on the throne, and from the wrath of the Lamb...