A Measuring Reed to Separate Between the Precious and the Vile: In Two Parts. Part I. Shewing what are No Certain Signs of a Renewed Or Gracious State. Part II. Shewing what are Distinguishing Signs of a Truly Renewed and Gracious State |
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... things , it cannot be otherwise than that they are the chief of saints , when at the same time , it may be only the workings of their own unsanctified hearts , without any divine ... thing in life , to be deceived in matters of religion ...
... things , it cannot be otherwise than that they are the chief of saints , when at the same time , it may be only the workings of their own unsanctified hearts , without any divine ... thing in life , to be deceived in matters of religion ...
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... things im- partially , and dispensing with a little of their self - love . To proceed : 1. That every suggestion to the mind does not come from the Spirit of God , nor every persuasion arise from a divine influ- ence , nothing is more ...
... things im- partially , and dispensing with a little of their self - love . To proceed : 1. That every suggestion to the mind does not come from the Spirit of God , nor every persuasion arise from a divine influ- ence , nothing is more ...
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... divine things , conforming us thereunto , and leading us to love and relish the holy law of God itself , and delight in and observe it , independent of any thing that shall arise to us from such observance . He considers this as the ...
... divine things , conforming us thereunto , and leading us to love and relish the holy law of God itself , and delight in and observe it , independent of any thing that shall arise to us from such observance . He considers this as the ...
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... thing else , and should magnify that God , who has done so much for him , and ... things , and seem anxious to increase the number of them . And so , I might ... divine power . " * * I would here remark , that I have made lengthy extracts ...
... thing else , and should magnify that God , who has done so much for him , and ... things , and seem anxious to increase the number of them . And so , I might ... divine power . " * * I would here remark , that I have made lengthy extracts ...
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... divine and holy affections will be raised to a great height . " Love is an affection ; but will any chris- tian say ... things he has done for the salva- tion of fallen men ? or that we should not have very great and strong desires after ...
... divine and holy affections will be raised to a great height . " Love is an affection ; but will any chris- tian say ... things he has done for the salva- tion of fallen men ? or that we should not have very great and strong desires after ...
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Page 223 - For his eyes are upon the ways of man, And he seeth all his goings. There is no darkness, nor shadow of death, Where the workers of iniquity may hide themselves.
Page 55 - And they come unto thee as the people cometh, and they sit before thee as my people, and they hear thy words, but they will not do them : for with their mouth they shew much love, but their heart goeth after their covetousness. 32 And, lo, thou art unto them as a very lovely song of one that hath a pleasant voice, and can play well on an instrument : for they hear thy words, but they do them not.
Page 169 - And he said, The God of our fathers hath chosen thee, that thou shouldest know his will, and see that Just One, and shouldest hear the voice of his mouth. 15 For thou shalt be his witness unto all men, of what thou hast seen and heard.
Page 55 - Yet they seek Me daily, and delight to know My ways, as a nation that did righteousness,, and forsook not the ordinance of their God : they ask of Me the ordinances of justice; they take delight in approaching to God.
Page 169 - And we have seen and do testify, that the Father sent the Son to be the Saviour of the world.
Page 81 - Behold my servant, whom I have chosen ; my beloved, in whom my soul is well pleased: I will put my spirit upon him, and he shall shew judgment to the Gentiles.
Page 206 - And Pharaoh sent, and called for Moses and Aaron, and said unto them, I have sinned this time: the LORD is righteous, and I and my people are wicked. Intreat the LORD (for it is enough) that there be no more mighty thunderings and hail; and I will let you go, and ye shall stay no longer.
Page 213 - Yea, a man may say, Thou hast faith, and I have works: show me thy faith without thy works, and I will show thee my faith by my works.
Page 190 - And he took the book of the covenant, and read in the audience of the people : and they said, All that the Lord hath spoken will we do, and be obedient.