Select British divines, ed. by C. Bradley, 4. köideCharles Bradley 1821 |
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... hath it , if ye be reproached for the name of Christ , happy are ye , for the Spirit of glory and of God resteth on you . He is their crown . And observe , how this crown is opposed to that blast- ed glory and fading crown of pride ...
... hath it , if ye be reproached for the name of Christ , happy are ye , for the Spirit of glory and of God resteth on you . He is their crown . And observe , how this crown is opposed to that blast- ed glory and fading crown of pride ...
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... hath appointed in the societies of men for their good , tends exceedingly to the damage of both . And therefore , where God intendeth to continue the peace and welfare of a people , he is liberal in pouring out much of this spirit of ...
... hath appointed in the societies of men for their good , tends exceedingly to the damage of both . And therefore , where God intendeth to continue the peace and welfare of a people , he is liberal in pouring out much of this spirit of ...
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... hath in some measure inclined the royal heart of our sovereign to the desires of his people ; and we ought still to pray , that the Lord would give the king his judgments ; and then , as the psalmist adds , The mountains shall bring ...
... hath in some measure inclined the royal heart of our sovereign to the desires of his people ; and we ought still to pray , that the Lord would give the king his judgments ; and then , as the psalmist adds , The mountains shall bring ...
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... hath reference either to a fall , or to some contrary posture of sitting or lying , or to one of those two conditions which are so like one another , sleep or death ; and to all these , spiritually understood , may it here be referred ...
... hath reference either to a fall , or to some contrary posture of sitting or lying , or to one of those two conditions which are so like one another , sleep or death ; and to all these , spiritually understood , may it here be referred ...
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... hath his mind any other exercise in this sleepy con- dition , than the vain business of dreaming . His most refined and wisest thoughts are but mere extravagancies from man's due end , and his greatest contentments no- thing but golden ...
... hath his mind any other exercise in this sleepy con- dition , than the vain business of dreaming . His most refined and wisest thoughts are but mere extravagancies from man's due end , and his greatest contentments no- thing but golden ...
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Page 327 - Then said I, Lo, I come: in the volume of the book it is written of me, I delight to do thy will, O my God: yea, thy law is within my heart.
Page 232 - Create in me a clean heart, 0 God ; and renew a right spirit within me.
Page 149 - He shall not be afraid of evil tidings : his heart is fixed, trusting in the LORD.
Page 269 - 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 169 - HAVING therefore these promises, dearly beloved, let us cleanse ourselves from all filthiness of the flesh and spirit, perfecting holiness in the fear of God.
Page 122 - Do that which is good, and thou shalt have praise of the same : for he is the minister of God to thee for good. But if thou do that which is evil, be afraid ; for he beareth not the sword in vain : for he is the minister of God, a revenger to execute wrath upon him that doeth evil. Wherefore ye must needs be subject, not only for wrath, but also for conscience sake.
Page 237 - And I gave my heart to know wisdom, and to know madness and folly: I perceived that this also is vexation of spirit. For in much wisdom is much grief: and he that increaseth knowledge increaseth sorrow.
Page 109 - But what things were gain to me, those I counted loss for Christ. Yea doubtless, and I count all things but loss for the excellency of the knowledge of Christ Jesus my Lord : for whom I have suffered the loss of all things, and do count them but dung, that I may win Christ...
Page 280 - For thus saith the Lord GOD, the holy One of Israel, In returning and rest shall ye be saved ; in quietness and in confidence shall be your strength ; and ye would not.
Page 250 - For what is the hope of the hypocrite, though he hath gained when God taketh away his soul ? 9 Will God hear his cry when trouble cometh upon him?