The Works of Robt: Leighton ...William Nicholson, Warner Street, 1806 - Theology |
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... regard of the order and manner of their working . Whether natural reason may evince the creation of the world , we will not dispute ; we know that he that had very much of that , and is the great master of it in the schools , could not ...
... regard of the order and manner of their working . Whether natural reason may evince the creation of the world , we will not dispute ; we know that he that had very much of that , and is the great master of it in the schools , could not ...
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... regard of his singular unexampled conception by the Holy Ghost , and by that personal union with the Deity , which accompanied that conception , and by that fulness of all grace which flowed from that union . The unfolding of these ...
... regard of his singular unexampled conception by the Holy Ghost , and by that personal union with the Deity , which accompanied that conception , and by that fulness of all grace which flowed from that union . The unfolding of these ...
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... regard of our guiltiness , a throne of ter- ror and affrightment , which we would rather fly from , than draw near unto . And Lastly , as we have the comfort of such a friend , to prepare access to our prayers there , that are the ...
... regard of our guiltiness , a throne of ter- ror and affrightment , which we would rather fly from , than draw near unto . And Lastly , as we have the comfort of such a friend , to prepare access to our prayers there , that are the ...
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... regard of what it is ; yet so much we know , or may know of it , as , if we knew aright , would certainly draw us more into the desires and pursuit of it . The very name of life is sweet , but then especially as it is here meant , in ...
... regard of what it is ; yet so much we know , or may know of it , as , if we knew aright , would certainly draw us more into the desires and pursuit of it . The very name of life is sweet , but then especially as it is here meant , in ...
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... regard that in our requests . There is a difference betwixt solemn prayer , and sud- den ejaculations , but it is not a difference in their na- ture , but only in continuance ; the former is here meant , therefore of it , & c . Only ...
... regard that in our requests . There is a difference betwixt solemn prayer , and sud- den ejaculations , but it is not a difference in their na- ture , but only in continuance ; the former is here meant , therefore of it , & c . Only ...
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Page 322 - For Christ also hath once suffered for sins, the just for the unjust, that he might bring us to God, being put to death in the flesh, but quickened by the Spirit...
Page 251 - Answer not a fool according to his folly, lest thou also be like unto him. 5 Answer a fool according to his folly, lest he be wise in his own conceit.
Page 337 - The Lord is the portion of mine inheritance and of my cup : thou maintainest my lot. The lines are fallen unto me in pleasant places; yea, I have a goodly heritage.
Page 70 - Christ ; as obedient children, not fashioning yourselves according to the former lusts in your ignorance : but as he which hath called you is holy, so be ye holy in all manner of conversation ; because it is written, Be ye holy; for I am holy.
Page 191 - For this is the covenant that I will make with the house of Israel after those days, saith the Lord; I will put my laws into their mind, and write them in their hearts: and I will be to them a God, and they shall be to me a people...
Page 126 - For though thou wash thee with nitre, and take thee much soap, yet thine iniquity is marked before me, saith the Lord God.
Page 425 - LORD, we beseech thee to keep thy household the Church in continual godliness ; that through thy protection it may be free from all adversities, and devoutly given to serve thee in good works, to the glory of thy Name ; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
Page 312 - For to us a child is born, to us a son is given; and the government will be upon his shoulder, and his name will be called "Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.
Page 128 - I beseech* you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that you present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable to God, which is your breasonabl.e service.
Page 234 - If in this life only we have hope, we are of all men the most miserable.