Theology Explained and Defended: In a Series of Sermons, Volume 1 |
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... character as intelligent and as moral beings , in a manner which proves at once that this was literally the rule which governed his own con- duct , and that he was admirably qualified to influence others to adopt it ; it also ...
... character as intelligent and as moral beings , in a manner which proves at once that this was literally the rule which governed his own con- duct , and that he was admirably qualified to influence others to adopt it ; it also ...
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... character for correct moral deportment and ap- plication to study . Before this takes place , they are liable to be sent home at any moment . An important favour , also , was con- ferred on parents living at a distance , by requiring ...
... character for correct moral deportment and ap- plication to study . Before this takes place , they are liable to be sent home at any moment . An important favour , also , was con- ferred on parents living at a distance , by requiring ...
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... morals were purified , and its rela- tive character greatly elevated . The period during which he presided over the College was at- tended with peculiar difficulties . A general sentiment of insubordi- nation , growing out of the ...
... morals were purified , and its rela- tive character greatly elevated . The period during which he presided over the College was at- tended with peculiar difficulties . A general sentiment of insubordi- nation , growing out of the ...
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... character from the abuse and calumnies which have been heaped upon it by foreign travellers . These journeys also enabled him to form an acquaintance with great numbers of the clergy , and many other persons of a religious character ...
... character from the abuse and calumnies which have been heaped upon it by foreign travellers . These journeys also enabled him to form an acquaintance with great numbers of the clergy , and many other persons of a religious character ...
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... character , and of the temptations , follies , and vices of the world ; as well as the purest moral and religious sentiments , en- forced with the feeling and fervency of parental affection , and ac- companied by the parting counsels of ...
... character , and of the temptations , follies , and vices of the world ; as well as the purest moral and religious sentiments , en- forced with the feeling and fervency of parental affection , and ac- companied by the parting counsels of ...
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Page 317 - And the angels which kept not their first estate, but left their own habitation, he hath reserved in everlasting chains under darkness, unto the judgment of the great day.
Page 196 - The Lord is not slack concerning his promise, as some men count slackness : but is long-suffering to us-ward, not willing that any should perish, but that all should come to repentance.
Page 141 - Am I a God at hand, saith the Lord, and not a God afar off? Can any hide himself in secret places that I shall not see him ? saith the Lord. Do not I fill heaven and earth ? saith the Lord.
Page 245 - ... he doeth according to his will in the army of heaven, and among the inhabitants of the earth: and none can stay his hand, or say unto him, What doest thou?
Page 404 - And the woman said unto the serpent, We may eat of the fruit of the trees of the garden: but of the fruit of the tree which is in the midst of the garden, God hath said, Ye shall not eat of it, neither shall ye touch it, lest ye die.
Page 255 - Sirs, why do ye these things ? We also are men of like passions with you, and preach unto you that ye should turn from these vanities unto the living God, which made heaven, and earth, and the sea, and all things that are therein : who in times past suffered all nations to walk in their own ways. Nevertheless he left not himself without witness, in that he did good, and gave us rain from heaven, and fruitful seasons, filling our hearts with food and gladness.
Page 260 - As I live, saith the Lord, I have no pleasure in the death of the wicked; but that the wicked turn from his way and live, turn ye, turn ye, from your evil ways; for why will ye die?
Page 559 - It is a light thing that thou shouldest be my servant to raise up the tribes of Jacob, and to restore the preserved of Israel: I will also give thee for a Light to the Gentiles, that thou mayest be my salvation unto the end of the earth.
Page 553 - And he said unto me, My grace is sufficient for thee: for my strength is made perfect in weakness. Most gladly therefore will I rather glory in my infirmities, that the power of Christ may rest upon me.
Page 236 - Whose dominion is an everlasting dominion, and his kingdom is from generation to generation. And all the inhabitants of the earth are reputed as nothing ; and he doeth according to his will in the armies of heaven, and among the inhabitants of the earth...