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Page 47
... is described by the apostle Peter to consist in its converting efficacy ; for
addressing the Jews upon a very signal occasion , and a very short time after our
Lord ' s ascension , when every thing was fresh in his thoughts , he speaks thus ;
Unto ...
... is described by the apostle Peter to consist in its converting efficacy ; for
addressing the Jews upon a very signal occasion , and a very short time after our
Lord ' s ascension , when every thing was fresh in his thoughts , he speaks thus ;
Unto ...
Page 59
... which flow from that disposition which occasions the want of faith . The works
may be good , that is , may be useful as to their consequences and effects upon
others ; but this is not enough for the salvation of the person who performs them .
... which flow from that disposition which occasions the want of faith . The works
may be good , that is , may be useful as to their consequences and effects upon
others ; but this is not enough for the salvation of the person who performs them .
Page 64
... any selfish worldly motive for doing it , is the grand thing ; the mode must be
regulated by opportunity and occasion . ... are we as solicitous to seize
opportunities , to look out for and embrace occasions , of doing good , as we are
certainly ...
... any selfish worldly motive for doing it , is the grand thing ; the mode must be
regulated by opportunity and occasion . ... are we as solicitous to seize
opportunities , to look out for and embrace occasions , of doing good , as we are
certainly ...
Page 72
It is upon these occasions that we find religion to be our only stay , trust in God to
be the only firm ground we can set our foot upon . No wonder , therefore , if we be
drawn almost involuntarily to cry out , “ Lord , Lord ; ' that we are constrained by ...
It is upon these occasions that we find religion to be our only stay , trust in God to
be the only firm ground we can set our foot upon . No wonder , therefore , if we be
drawn almost involuntarily to cry out , “ Lord , Lord ; ' that we are constrained by ...
Page 78
Secondly ; nor does this precept hinder us from applying , upon proper occasions
, to the laws of our country to recover some right that is denied us , or satisfaction
for some wrong that is done us ; for there would be no living in the world , if the ...
Secondly ; nor does this precept hinder us from applying , upon proper occasions
, to the laws of our country to recover some right that is denied us , or satisfaction
for some wrong that is done us ; for there would be no living in the world , if the ...
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Bibliographic information
| Title | Sermons on Various Subjects |
| Author | William Paley |
| Publisher | Hilliard, Gray, Little and Wilkins, 1827 |
| Original from | Harvard University |
| Digitized | 10 Feb 2009 |
| Length | 438 pages |
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