A practical treatise upon Christian perfection. Repr. [of the 1726 ed.].1807 |
From inside the book
Results 1-5 of 28
Page 8
... thee . But consider how vainly thou reasonest for though God giveth different rewards , it is not in the power of man to take them of himself . It is not for any one to say , I will practise so much goodness , and so take such a reward ...
... thee . But consider how vainly thou reasonest for though God giveth different rewards , it is not in the power of man to take them of himself . It is not for any one to say , I will practise so much goodness , and so take such a reward ...
Page 16
... thee ; that they also may be one in us . And the glory which thou gavest me , I have given them , that they may be one even as we are one . I in them , and thou in me , John xvii . 21 . that they may be made perfect in one . Happy he ...
... thee ; that they also may be one in us . And the glory which thou gavest me , I have given them , that they may be one even as we are one . I in them , and thou in me , John xvii . 21 . that they may be made perfect in one . Happy he ...
Page 19
... thee , therefore , a spirit and temper suitable to this greatness of thy condition ; remem- ber that thou art an eternal spirit , that thou art , for a few months and years , in a state of flesh and blood , only to try whether thou ...
... thee , therefore , a spirit and temper suitable to this greatness of thy condition ; remem- ber that thou art an eternal spirit , that thou art , for a few months and years , in a state of flesh and blood , only to try whether thou ...
Page 20
... thee ; if thou wilt , thou mayest go to sleep for a while , thou mayest lie ' down and dream ; for be as happy as the world can make thee , all is but sleeping and dreaming , and what is still worse , it is like sleeping in a ship when ...
... thee ; if thou wilt , thou mayest go to sleep for a while , thou mayest lie ' down and dream ; for be as happy as the world can make thee , all is but sleeping and dreaming , and what is still worse , it is like sleeping in a ship when ...
Page 21
... thee with fine descriptions of the riches , and pleasures , and dignities of the world in the moon , adding that its air is always serene , and its seasons always pleasant , wouldest thou not think it a sufficient answer , to say , I am ...
... thee with fine descriptions of the riches , and pleasures , and dignities of the world in the moon , adding that its air is always serene , and its seasons always pleasant , wouldest thou not think it a sufficient answer , to say , I am ...
Common terms and phrases
apostle blessed Saviour body called charity Christ Christian perfection church condemn consider contrary corruption dæmons death degree degrees of glory delight deny desire devil devo devotion disciples of Christ discourses disorder diversions divine divine grace divine service doctrine duty enjoyments entertainment epicure equally eternal evil false fancy farther folly foolish glory gluttony grace guilt happiness hath heart heathen heaven Holy Spirit humble humility imagine immodest impertinent impure indulgence instances Jesus judgment kingdom of God labour lewdness live lowly manner meekness ments mind mortification nature necessary necessity ness ourselves passions persons piety plain play play-house pleasures pray prayer pride profaneness purity reason religion religious relish renounce repentance ribaldry rich saith salvation Scrip Scripture self-denial sins small sin soul spirit and temper stage sufferings suppose sure thee things thou thoughts tion true unto vanity virtue wisdom worldly worship
Popular passages
Page 79 - Therefore take no thought, saying: What shall we eat? Or, what shall we drink? Or, wherewithal shall we be clothed? (For after all these things do the Gentiles seek.) For your heavenly Father knoweth that ye have need of all these things. But seek ye first the Kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things shall be added unto you.
Page 16 - Who gave himself for our sins, that he might deliver us from this present evil world, according to the will of God and our Father: 5.
Page 107 - And when he had called the people unto him with his disciples also, he said unto them, Whosoever will come after me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross, and follow me.
Page 332 - There is one glory of the sun, and another glory of the moon, and another glory of the stars; for one star differeth from another star in glory. So also is the resurrection of the dead.
Page 390 - And if thine eye offend thee, pluck it out : it is better for thee to enter into the kingdom of God with one eye, than having two eyes to be cast into hell fire ; where their worm dieth not, and the fire is not quenched.
Page 346 - 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 63 - And it came to pass, that the beggar died, and was carried by the angels into Abraham's bosom...
Page 55 - Then Jesus beholding him, loved him, and said unto him, One thing thou lackest : go thy way, sell whatsoever thou hast, and give to the poor, and thou shalt have treasure in heaven ; and come, take up the cross and follow me.
Page 155 - Most gladly therefore will I rather glory in my infirmities, that the power of Christ may rest upon me. Therefore I take pleasure in infirmities, in reproaches, in necessities, in persecutions, in distresses for Christ's sake: for when I am weak, then am I strong.
Page 22 - And let this apparel and horse be delivered to the hand of one of the king's most noble princes, that they may array the man withal whom the king delighteth to honour...