The Works of President Edwards: With a Memoir of His Life, 1. köideS. Converse, 1829 - 628 pages |
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... spirit of go- vernment , keeps the school in excellent order , seems to in- crease in learning , is loved and respected by all who are un- der him , and when he is spoken of in the school or town , he generally has the title of ...
... spirit of go- vernment , keeps the school in excellent order , seems to in- crease in learning , is loved and respected by all who are un- der him , and when he is spoken of in the school or town , he generally has the title of ...
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... spirits move . In spirits , united to bodies , the Spirit more strongly perceives things where the body is , and can there immediately produce effects ; and in this sense , the soul can be said to be in the same place , where the body ...
... spirits move . In spirits , united to bodies , the Spirit more strongly perceives things where the body is , and can there immediately produce effects ; and in this sense , the soul can be said to be in the same place , where the body ...
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... spirit too , consisted in the same consciousness . A mind , or spirit , is nothing else but conscious- ness , and what is included in it . The same consciousness is to all intents and purposes , the very same spirit or substance , as ...
... spirit too , consisted in the same consciousness . A mind , or spirit , is nothing else but conscious- ness , and what is included in it . The same consciousness is to all intents and purposes , the very same spirit or substance , as ...
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... spirit . What then is to become of the Universe ? Certainly it exists no where , but in the Divine mind . This will ... spirits more like a shadow ; whereas , spirits only are properly substance . " The next sheet , contains his views of ...
... spirit . What then is to become of the Universe ? Certainly it exists no where , but in the Divine mind . This will ... spirits more like a shadow ; whereas , spirits only are properly substance . " The next sheet , contains his views of ...
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... spirit to part with all things in the world , for an inte- * As he entered college at twelve years of age , this was probably when he was seven or eight . The place where the booth was built , is known at East Windsor . rest in Christ ...
... spirit to part with all things in the world , for an inte- * As he entered college at twelve years of age , this was probably when he was seven or eight . The place where the booth was built , is known at East Windsor . rest in Christ ...
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Page 216 - And there were voices, and thunders, and lightnings; and there was a great earthquake, such as was not since men were upon the earth, so mighty an earthquake, and so great.
Page 89 - If any man offend not in word, the same is a perfect man, and able also to bridle the whole body.
Page 258 - O Israel, return unto the Lord thy God; for thou hast fallen by thine iniquity. Take with you words, and turn to the Lord : say unto him, "Take away all iniquity, and receive us graciously: so will we render the calves of our lips.
Page 89 - Servants, be subject to your masters with all fear ; not only to the good and gentle, but also to the froward. For this is thankworthy, if a man for conscience toward God endure grief, suffering wrongfully.
Page 61 - I know not how to express. I seemed to see them both in a sweet conjunction, majesty and meekness joined together; it was a sweet, and gentle, and holy majesty; and also a majestic meekness; an awful sweetness; a high, and great, and holy gentleness.
Page 215 - These shall make war with the Lamb, and the Lamb shall overcome them: for he is Lord of lords, and King of kings: and they that are with him are called, and chosen, and faithful.
Page 60 - But I remember the time very well, when I seemed to be convinced, and fully satisfied, as to this sovereignty of God, and his justice in thus eternally disposing of men, according to his sovereign pleasure.
Page 543 - the doing good to mankind, in obedience to the will of God, and for the sake of everlasting happiness.
Page 65 - The soul of a true Christian, as I then wrote my meditations, appeared like such a little white flower as we see in the spring of the year, low and humble, on the ground; opening its bosom to receive the pleasant beams of the sun's glory; rejoicing, as it were, in a calm rapture; diffusing around a sweet fragrancy; standing peacefully and lovingly in the midst of other flowers round about; all, in like manner, opening their bosoms to drink in the light of the sun.
Page 244 - Thus saith the LORD, As the new wine is found in the cluster, and one saith, Destroy it not ; for a blessing is in it : so will I do for my servants' sakes, that I may not destroy them all.