The pursuit of holiness, a sequel to 'Thoughts on personal religion'.Rivingtons, 1869 - 261 pages |
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... perfections- evil seems to have been permitted , that God may have scope for the exhibition of His mercy - the " deep " of man's misery calls to the " deep " of God's mercy - illustration from human life - the bountiful man needing an ...
... perfections- evil seems to have been permitted , that God may have scope for the exhibition of His mercy - the " deep " of man's misery calls to the " deep " of God's mercy - illustration from human life - the bountiful man needing an ...
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... such a vision of God's perfections as will fully content the soul ; yea , it ends in that knowledge of Him , " wherein " standeth our eternal life . " CHAPTER III , 1 THE FIRST PRINCIPLE OF HOLINESS , 24 What have we to begin upon ?
... such a vision of God's perfections as will fully content the soul ; yea , it ends in that knowledge of Him , " wherein " standeth our eternal life . " CHAPTER III , 1 THE FIRST PRINCIPLE OF HOLINESS , 24 What have we to begin upon ?
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... perfections , and in the harmony of these perfections , and their exact adjustment and relations . The beauty of light consists in such an adjustment of the various rays composing it ( such a happy mixture between the sombre rays and ...
... perfections , and in the harmony of these perfections , and their exact adjustment and relations . The beauty of light consists in such an adjustment of the various rays composing it ( such a happy mixture between the sombre rays and ...
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... perfections are harmonized in the work of Christ ; that in the Cross of His Son God is most illustriously seen , expressing at once the deepest abhorrence of sin and the most intense love for the sinner . But it is more to our present ...
... perfections are harmonized in the work of Christ ; that in the Cross of His Son God is most illustriously seen , expressing at once the deepest abhorrence of sin and the most intense love for the sinner . But it is more to our present ...
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... perfections . 1. First , man , though a poor child of earth , fast rooted in this low and filthy soil , has an urgent need of God in His nature , just as the tree has a need of light and air . When this need makes itself felt in a man's ...
... perfections . 1. First , man , though a poor child of earth , fast rooted in this low and filthy soil , has an urgent need of God in His nature , just as the tree has a need of light and air . When this need makes itself felt in a man's ...
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Page 205 - But this I say, brethren, the time is short: it remaineth, that both they that have wives be as though they had none; And they that weep, as though they wept not; and they that rejoice, as though they rejoiced not; and they that buy, as though they possessed not; And they that use this world, as not abusing it: for the fashion of this world passeth away.
Page 278 - Peace be to the brethren, and love with faith, from God the Father, and the Lord Jesus Christ. 24 Grace be with all them that love our Lord Jesus Christ in sincerity.
Page 75 - But even the very hairs of your head are all numbered. Fear not therefore : ye are of more value than many sparrows.
Page 242 - Sell that ye have, and give alms ; provide yourselves bags which wax not old, a treasure in the heavens that faileth not, where no thief approacheth, neither moth corrupteth. For where your treasure is, there will your heart be also.
Page 152 - And now, behold, the hand of the Lord is upon thee, and thou shalt be blind, not seeing the sun for a season.
Page 191 - ... with his sister at play ! O well for the sailor lad, That he sings in his boat on the bay ! And the stately ships go on To their haven under the hill ; But O for the touch of a...
Page 60 - Thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy mind. This is the first and great commandment. And the second is like unto it, Thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself. On these two commandments hang all the law and the Prophets.
Page 290 - For every creature of God is good, and nothing to be refused, if it be received with thanksgiving: For it is sanctified by the word of God and prayer.
Page xxv - And another also said, Lord, I will follow thee; but let me first go bid them farewell, which are at home at my house. And Jesus said unto him, No man, having put his hand to the plough, and looking back, is fit for the kingdom of God.
Page 191 - O well for the sailor lad, That he sings in his boat on the bay ! And the stately ships go on To their haven under the hill ; But O for the touch of a vanish'd hand, And the sound of a voice that is still...