The Whole Works of the Rev. W. Bates, Volume 4James Black, 1815 - Presbyterianism |
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Page 24
... favour and bounty in him . It is a principle of nature deeply implanted in the hearts of men , to return love for love ; nay , the very beasts are not de- ficient in this ; Isa . 1. 3. " the ox knows his owner , and the ass his master's ...
... favour and bounty in him . It is a principle of nature deeply implanted in the hearts of men , to return love for love ; nay , the very beasts are not de- ficient in this ; Isa . 1. 3. " the ox knows his owner , and the ass his master's ...
Page 27
... favour , true honour in his approbation , true pleasure in his peace . He is the treasure and triumph of the soul . Lam . 3. 24. " The Lord is my portion , saith my soul , therefore will I hope in him : " he is such a portion , that all ...
... favour , true honour in his approbation , true pleasure in his peace . He is the treasure and triumph of the soul . Lam . 3. 24. " The Lord is my portion , saith my soul , therefore will I hope in him : " he is such a portion , that all ...
Page 28
... hearts of many cruel enemies from their intended rage to favour his people ; thus did he change the heart of Esau , who had resolved the death of his brother ; that instead of killing him , he expressed the greatest tenderness 28 GOD IS .
... hearts of many cruel enemies from their intended rage to favour his people ; thus did he change the heart of Esau , who had resolved the death of his brother ; that instead of killing him , he expressed the greatest tenderness 28 GOD IS .
Page 38
... favour that is better than life , " to the obedient , and threatens " his wrath , that is worse than death , to the rebellious . " Now sin makes it evident , that these motives are not effectual in the minds of men : and this reflects ...
... favour that is better than life , " to the obedient , and threatens " his wrath , that is worse than death , to the rebellious . " Now sin makes it evident , that these motives are not effectual in the minds of men : and this reflects ...
Page 41
... favours and benefits are the superstructure , was the effect from an eternal cause , his most free decree , that ordained our birth in the spaces of time . The fountain was his pure goodness ; there was no necessity determining his will ...
... favours and benefits are the superstructure , was the effect from an eternal cause , his most free decree , that ordained our birth in the spaces of time . The fountain was his pure goodness ; there was no necessity determining his will ...
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