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For a previous state of absolute sinlessness is rigorously demanded of no one ;
but all persons , who truly repent and believe , whatever their former character
may have been , will assuredly be made partakers of the joys and privileges of
the ...
For a previous state of absolute sinlessness is rigorously demanded of no one ;
but all persons , who truly repent and believe , whatever their former character
may have been , will assuredly be made partakers of the joys and privileges of
the ...
Page 104
It should here be remarked , that the whole hypothesis of any , even the least ,
allusion in this Psalm to Solomon is by some persons said to rest upon very
questionable grounds . 3 Thou art fairer , & c . It became a prevalent notion in
ancient ...
It should here be remarked , that the whole hypothesis of any , even the least ,
allusion in this Psalm to Solomon is by some persons said to rest upon very
questionable grounds . 3 Thou art fairer , & c . It became a prevalent notion in
ancient ...
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7 , other persons , rather than themselves , were - the objects of these curses . 13
Consume them , & c . This passage must , probably , be taken solely with
reference to their power , designs , and parties ; for , from the eleventh verse , it is
...
7 , other persons , rather than themselves , were - the objects of these curses . 13
Consume them , & c . This passage must , probably , be taken solely with
reference to their power , designs , and parties ; for , from the eleventh verse , it is
...
Page 227
This Psalm contains more changes of person than any other ; which
circumstance has given rise to an opinion , that two companies of singers are
answering each other through the greater part of it ; one , consisting of persons
devoutly trusting ...
This Psalm contains more changes of person than any other ; which
circumstance has given rise to an opinion , that two companies of singers are
answering each other through the greater part of it ; one , consisting of persons
devoutly trusting ...
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23 , 24 . Exek , v . 16 . 9 For thou , & c . We have now the answer of the person or
persons addressed . The assurances of protection and security just made must
be believed with unshaken confidence , for ( that ) or because ( see on Psalm xvi
.
23 , 24 . Exek , v . 16 . 9 For thou , & c . We have now the answer of the person or
persons addressed . The assurances of protection and security just made must
be believed with unshaken confidence , for ( that ) or because ( see on Psalm xvi
.
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Page 61 - When the wicked, even mine enemies and my foes, came upon me to eat up my flesh, they stumbled and fell.
Page 53 - He shall convert my soul : and bring me forth in the paths of righteousness for his Name's sake. 4. Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil : for thou art with me, thy rod, and thy staff comfort me.
Page 252 - For look how high the heaven is in comparison of the earth : so great is his mercy also toward them that fear him.
Page 6 - I laid me down and slept, and rose up again ; for the LORD sustained me.
Page 236 - For he is the Lord our God; and we are the people of his pasture, and the sheep of his hand.
Page 50 - I am poured out like water, and all my bones are out of joint: my heart is like wax; it is melted in the midst of my bowels. 15 My strength is dried up like a potsherd; and my tongue cleaveth to my jaws; and thou hast brought me into the dust of death.
Page 46 - Some trust in chariots, and some in horses : but we will remember the name of the LORD our God.
Page 99 - And that I may go unto the altar of GOD, even unto the GOD of my joy and gladness ; and upon the harp will I give thanks unto thee, O GOD, my GOD.
Page 152 - GOD be merciful unto us, and bless us : and shew us the light of his countenance, and be merciful unto us ; 2 That thy way may be known upon earth : thy saving health among all nations. 3 Let the people praise thee, O God : yea, let all the people praise thee.
Page 69 - My time is in thy hand ; deliver me from the hand of mine enemies : and from them that persecute me.