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... Manner by which it changes this whole State of Things , and raises us to an Union with God , is equally great and wonderful . I AM the Way , the Truth and the Life , faith our bleffed Saviour , no Man cometh unto the Father but by me ...
... Manner by which it changes this whole State of Things , and raises us to an Union with God , is equally great and wonderful . I AM the Way , the Truth and the Life , faith our bleffed Saviour , no Man cometh unto the Father but by me ...
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... Manner of fome Countries in the Burial of their Dead , to put a Staff , and Shoes , and Money , in the Sepulchre along with the Corpfe . WE juftly cenfure the Folly and Igno- rance of fuch a poor Contrivance to affift the Dead ; but if ...
... Manner of fome Countries in the Burial of their Dead , to put a Staff , and Shoes , and Money , in the Sepulchre along with the Corpfe . WE juftly cenfure the Folly and Igno- rance of fuch a poor Contrivance to affift the Dead ; but if ...
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... . THIS Comparison of the Spirit of a Chriftian , to the Temper of Children , may alfo ferve to recommend to us a certain ( a ) I Cor . i . 20 . Simpli- Simplicity of Manners , which is a great Ornament of 56 A Practical Treatise.
... . THIS Comparison of the Spirit of a Chriftian , to the Temper of Children , may alfo ferve to recommend to us a certain ( a ) I Cor . i . 20 . Simpli- Simplicity of Manners , which is a great Ornament of 56 A Practical Treatise.
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William Law. Simplicity of Manners , which is a great Ornament of Behaviour , and is indeed al- ways the Effect of a Heart entirely devo- ted to God . FOR as the Tempers of Men are made defigning and deceitful , by their having ma- ny ...
William Law. Simplicity of Manners , which is a great Ornament of Behaviour , and is indeed al- ways the Effect of a Heart entirely devo- ted to God . FOR as the Tempers of Men are made defigning and deceitful , by their having ma- ny ...
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... Manner as becomes one , who is born of the Holy Spirit , that is made one with Chrift , who dwells in Chrift and Christ in him . He must be fober in fuch a measure as best serves the Ends of Religion , and practice fuch Abftinence as ...
... Manner as becomes one , who is born of the Holy Spirit , that is made one with Chrift , who dwells in Chrift and Christ in him . He must be fober in fuch a measure as best serves the Ends of Religion , and practice fuch Abftinence as ...
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Page 304 - Let no corrupt communication proceed out of your mouth, but that which is good to the use of edifying, that it may minister grace unto the hearers.
Page 521 - Know ye not that they which run in a race run all, but one receiveth the prize ? So run, that ye may obtain. And every man that striveth for the mastery is temperate in all things. Now they do it to obtain a corruptible crown ; but we an incorruptible.
Page 197 - For whosoever shall be ashamed of me and of my words, of him shall the Son of man be ashamed, when he shall come in his own glory, and in his Father's, and of the holy angels.
Page 70 - A certain man made a great supper, and bade many: and sent his servant at supper time to say to them that were bidden, Come; for all things are now ready.
Page 468 - And the eye cannot say unto the hand, I have no need of thee : nor again, the head to the feet, I have no need of you.
Page 201 - For what glory is it, if, when ye be buffeted for your faults, ye shall take it patiently ? but if, when ye do well, and suffer for it, ye take it patiently, this is acceptable with God. For even hereunto were ye called: because Christ also suffered for us, leaving us an example, that ye should follow his steps...
Page 286 - For as many as are led by the -Spirit of God are the sons of God.
Page 67 - Many will fay to me in that day, Lord, Lord, have we not prophefied in thy name ? and in thy name have caft out devils ? and in thy name done many wonderful works ? 23 And then will I profefs unto them, I never knew you : depart from me, ye that work iniquity.
Page 82 - Gentiles with all their heart and with all their soul and with all their strength...
Page 51 - And he that keepeth his commandments dwelleth in him, and he in him. And hereby we know that he abideth in us, by the Spirit which he hath given us.