The Treatise on Religious AffectionsAmer. Tract Soc., 1824 - 276 pages |
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... , establish and confirm it , and render it more lively and vigorous . In the text , the Apostle shows the effect of trials or those to whom he wrote . There were two kinds of operation , or exercise of true religion , of which.
... , establish and confirm it , and render it more lively and vigorous . In the text , the Apostle shows the effect of trials or those to whom he wrote . There were two kinds of operation , or exercise of true religion , of which.
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... lively and powerful exercises of the inclination are called the affections . It should be remarked , also , that the will and the affections are not two distinct faculties ; and that the latter do not differ from the mere actings of the ...
... lively and powerful exercises of the inclination are called the affections . It should be remarked , also , that the will and the affections are not two distinct faculties ; and that the latter do not differ from the mere actings of the ...
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... in vigo- rous and lively actings of the inclination and will of e soul , or the fervent exercises of the heart ? 66 That religion which God requires , and will accept 12 [ Part I. THE NATURE Procure the good opinion of others.
... in vigo- rous and lively actings of the inclination and will of e soul , or the fervent exercises of the heart ? 66 That religion which God requires , and will accept 12 [ Part I. THE NATURE Procure the good opinion of others.
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... lively and powerful . In nothing is vigor in the actings of our inclinations so requisite as in religion ; and in nothing is lukewarmness so odious . True religion is always a powerful principle ; and this power , in the first place ...
... lively and powerful . In nothing is vigor in the actings of our inclinations so requisite as in religion ; and in nothing is lukewarmness so odious . True religion is always a powerful principle ; and this power , in the first place ...
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... lively exer- cises of the will , are in reality the affections of the soul . 2. The Author of human nature has not only com- municated affections to men , but has made them very much the spring of their actions . As the affections 14 ...
... lively exer- cises of the will , are in reality the affections of the soul . 2. The Author of human nature has not only com- municated affections to men , but has made them very much the spring of their actions . As the affections 14 ...
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Page 76 - But whoso keepeth his word, in him verily is the love of God perfected: hereby know we that we are in him.
Page 13 - And the Lord thy God will circumcise thine heart, and the heart of thy seed, to love the Lord thy God with all thine heart, and with all thy soul, that thou mayest live.
Page 184 - Likewise, ye younger, submit yourselves unto the elder. Yea, all of you be subject one to another, and be clothed with humility : for God resisteth the proud, and giveth grace to the humble.
Page 40 - 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 57 - Peace be to the brethren, and love with faith, from God the Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. Grace be with all them that love our Lord Jesus Christ in sincerity.
Page 258 - And I saw the dead, small and great, stand before God; and the books were opened: and another book was opened which is the book of life: and the dead were judged out of those things which were written in the books, according to their works.
Page 212 - The wolf also shall dwell with the lamb, and the leopard shall lie down with the kid; and the calf and the young lion and the falling together; and a little child shall lead them.
Page 94 - Therefore judge nothing before the time, until the Lord come, who both will bring to light the hidden things of darkness, and will make manifest the counsels of the hearts : and then shall every man have praise of God.
Page 19 - How amiable are thy tabernacles,- O Lord of hosts ! " My soul longeth, yea, even fainteth, for the courts of the Lord ; my heart and, my flesh crieth out for the living God.
Page 121 - He that hath an ear, let him hear what the Spirit saith unto the churches; To him that overcometh will I give to eat of the hidden manna, and will give him a white stone, and in the stone a new name written, which no man knoweth saving he that receiveth it.