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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... evident - they mind the things of the fles have a regard to themselves in all they do no one can act beyond his principle . 3. In the last place , I proceed to show and a kind of love which only proceeds out of. 20 ...
... evident - they mind the things of the fles have a regard to themselves in all they do no one can act beyond his principle . 3. In the last place , I proceed to show and a kind of love which only proceeds out of. 20 ...
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... kind of love which only proceeds out of an impure heart , and which the most carnal people are capable of having . We shall greatly err if we suppose every one that feels joy , has pangs of distress , seems wrought upon , takes delight ...
... kind of love which only proceeds out of an impure heart , and which the most carnal people are capable of having . We shall greatly err if we suppose every one that feels joy , has pangs of distress , seems wrought upon , takes delight ...
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... kind of visionary discoveries of him , and still reject him . " 3. Satan effects many of his conversions by bringing texts of scripture , especially the promises , to those who are troubled in mind about the concerns of eternity ...
... kind of visionary discoveries of him , and still reject him . " 3. Satan effects many of his conversions by bringing texts of scripture , especially the promises , to those who are troubled in mind about the concerns of eternity ...
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... kind ; which seemed very remarkable on account of the num- ber and rareness of the promises which came to her mind , and the rapidity with which they succeeded each other , until she was overcome , and thought she ought no more to doubt ...
... kind ; which seemed very remarkable on account of the num- ber and rareness of the promises which came to her mind , and the rapidity with which they succeeded each other , until she was overcome , and thought she ought no more to doubt ...
Page 51
... in men here below , are but of the same nature and kind with theirs , the higher they are , and the nearer they are to theirs in degree , the better ; because therein they will be so much the more conformed to truth 51.
... in men here below , are but of the same nature and kind with theirs , the higher they are , and the nearer they are to theirs in degree , the better ; because therein they will be so much the more conformed to truth 51.
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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.