The pursuit of holiness, a sequel to 'Thoughts on personal religion'.Rivingtons, 1869 - 261 pages |
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... surely the mere consideration of God's infinite goodness might teach these people that He cannot possibly lay upon us a command which He will not give us power to obey , and that , therefore , since He bids us believe the Gospel , or ...
... surely the mere consideration of God's infinite goodness might teach these people that He cannot possibly lay upon us a command which He will not give us power to obey , and that , therefore , since He bids us believe the Gospel , or ...
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... surely . Every victory which man has achieved over Nature has been achieved in the power of faith . The husbandman ploughs and sows in full persuasion of a harvest ; — that persuasion is faith . The man in full health and full work lays ...
... surely . Every victory which man has achieved over Nature has been achieved in the power of faith . The husbandman ploughs and sows in full persuasion of a harvest ; — that persuasion is faith . The man in full health and full work lays ...
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... surely find that prayer most acceptable , in which He sees the greatest trial of principle . We have now arrived at the point at which we can see distinctly how a beginning of the Christian life may be made by any one who is willing to ...
... surely find that prayer most acceptable , in which He sees the greatest trial of principle . We have now arrived at the point at which we can see distinctly how a beginning of the Christian life may be made by any one who is willing to ...
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... surely the discipline of life will very much contribute , under God's blessing , towards sanctity . If a man has had no dealings with us personally , though we may have heard of him , and he may be no stranger to us by reputation , we ...
... surely the discipline of life will very much contribute , under God's blessing , towards sanctity . If a man has had no dealings with us personally , though we may have heard of him , and he may be no stranger to us by reputation , we ...
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... Surely it may . It has been defined as the love which prompts good wishes and endeavours on behalf of another . Now ought not our hearts to be fondly set upon , and our endeavours directed towards , God's glory ? Should we not long to ...
... Surely it may . It has been defined as the love which prompts good wishes and endeavours on behalf of another . Now ought not our hearts to be fondly set upon , and our endeavours directed towards , God's glory ? Should we not long to ...
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Page 205 - But this I say, brethren, the time is short: it remaineth, that both they that have wives be as though they had none; And they that weep, as though they wept not; and they that rejoice, as though they rejoiced not; and they that buy, as though they possessed not; And they that use this world, as not abusing it: for the fashion of this world passeth away.
Page 278 - Peace be to the brethren, and love with faith, from God the Father, and the Lord Jesus Christ. 24 Grace be with all them that love our Lord Jesus Christ in sincerity.
Page 75 - But even the very hairs of your head are all numbered. Fear not therefore : ye are of more value than many sparrows.
Page 242 - Sell that ye have, and give alms ; provide yourselves bags which wax not old, a treasure in the heavens that faileth not, where no thief approacheth, neither moth corrupteth. For where your treasure is, there will your heart be also.
Page 152 - And now, behold, the hand of the Lord is upon thee, and thou shalt be blind, not seeing the sun for a season.
Page 191 - ... with his sister at play ! O well for the sailor lad, That he sings in his boat on the bay ! And the stately ships go on To their haven under the hill ; But O for the touch of a...
Page 60 - Thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy mind. This is the first and great commandment. And the second is like unto it, Thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself. On these two commandments hang all the law and the Prophets.
Page 290 - For every creature of God is good, and nothing to be refused, if it be received with thanksgiving: For it is sanctified by the word of God and prayer.
Page xxv - And another also said, Lord, I will follow thee; but let me first go bid them farewell, which are at home at my house. And Jesus said unto him, No man, having put his hand to the plough, and looking back, is fit for the kingdom of God.
Page 191 - O well for the sailor lad, That he sings in his boat on the bay ! And the stately ships go on To their haven under the hill ; But O for the touch of a vanish'd hand, And the sound of a voice that is still...