The Whole Works of Robert Leighton, Archbishop of Glasgow: To which is Prefixed a Life of the Author, Volume 3James Duncan, 1825 - Theology |
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... pass among the vain unpro- fitable questions of genealogists that the Apostle advises to avoid . Ver . 18. Now the birth of Jesus Christ was on this wise : when as his mother Mary was espoused to Joseph , before they came together , she ...
... pass among the vain unpro- fitable questions of genealogists that the Apostle advises to avoid . Ver . 18. Now the birth of Jesus Christ was on this wise : when as his mother Mary was espoused to Joseph , before they came together , she ...
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... pass , it would certainly perplex him much ; yet goes he not in a sudden passion , or rage of jealousy , to take the ex- tremest course , but being a just man , that is , not strict and severe , as taking justice in a strict sense , for ...
... pass , it would certainly perplex him much ; yet goes he not in a sudden passion , or rage of jealousy , to take the ex- tremest course , but being a just man , that is , not strict and severe , as taking justice in a strict sense , for ...
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... pass wholly in silence , or only name them to pass them , to put them out of our way , that they may not stop us in what may be useful . And textual difficulties that call for clearing , I shall endeavour to open with as much briefness ...
... pass wholly in silence , or only name them to pass them , to put them out of our way , that they may not stop us in what may be useful . And textual difficulties that call for clearing , I shall endeavour to open with as much briefness ...
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... pass , but lays wait for them when they return richest laden . Then . - Again , look forward . Then - when he was to enter on his work , his public ministry . Thus look 28 LECTURES ON THE FIRST NINE CHAPTERS Then was Jesus led up of the ...
... pass , but lays wait for them when they return richest laden . Then . - Again , look forward . Then - when he was to enter on his work , his public ministry . Thus look 28 LECTURES ON THE FIRST NINE CHAPTERS Then was Jesus led up of the ...
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... and still loving that darkness , and refusing this Divine light . Oh ! let it in , that you may live , and not pass from darkness to darkness , from inward darkness to utter darkness , where is nothing D 2 OF ST . MATTHEW'S GOSPEL . 35.
... and still loving that darkness , and refusing this Divine light . Oh ! let it in , that you may live , and not pass from darkness to darkness , from inward darkness to utter darkness , where is nothing D 2 OF ST . MATTHEW'S GOSPEL . 35.
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Page 192 - 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 164 - I, even I, am he that comforteth you : who art thou, that thou shouldest be afraid of a man that shall die, and of the son of man which shall be made as grass ? and forgettest the Lord thy Maker, that hath stretched forth the heavens, and laid the foundations of the earth...
Page 119 - Thus saith the Lord, Let not the wise man glory in his wisdom, neither let the mighty man glory in his might, let not the rich man glory in his riches : but let him that glorieth glory in this, that he understandeth and knoweth Me, that I am the Lord which exercise lovingkindness, judgment, and righteousness, in the earth : for in these things I delight, saith the Lord.
Page 256 - 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 264 - I will run the way of thy commandments, when thou shalt enlarge my heart.
Page 60 - The centurion answered and said, Lord, I am not worthy that thou shouldest come under my roof; but speak the word only, and my servant shall be healed.
Page 373 - I will bear the indignation of the Lord, because I have sinned against him, until he plead my cause, and execute judgment for me : he will bring me forth to the light, and I shall behold his righteousness.
Page 403 - ... shall a trumpet be blown in the city, and the people not be afraid? shall there be evil in a city, and the Lord hath not done it?
Page 7 - Now when Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judea, in the days of Herod the king, behold, there came wise men from the east to Jerusalem, saying; Where is he that is born King of the Jews ? for we have seen his star in the east, and are come to worship him.
Page 184 - Thou lovest righteousness, and hatest wickedness : therefore God, thy God, hath anointed thee with the oil of gladness above thy fellows.