Theology, Explained and Defended in a Series of Sermons, Volume 1W. Baynes & son, 1824 - 580 pages |
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... . The agency of God is clearly and certainly seen in the preservation and government of all things . The existence of all the forms and states of be- ing which we behold in the universe , is plainly 10 SER . I. EXISTENCE OF GOD .
... . The agency of God is clearly and certainly seen in the preservation and government of all things . The existence of all the forms and states of be- ing which we behold in the universe , is plainly 10 SER . I. EXISTENCE OF GOD .
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... plainly effects of boundless intel- ligence and power . The universe , of which we are inhabi- tants , is plainly a system , made up of parts , fitted to each other , and arranged and proportioned so as to make one great and glorious ...
... plainly effects of boundless intel- ligence and power . The universe , of which we are inhabi- tants , is plainly a system , made up of parts , fitted to each other , and arranged and proportioned so as to make one great and glorious ...
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... plainly Self - existent . and begin to be . ning of days , or and for ever . ' All other beings are derived , He only is underived , and without begin- end of years ; the same yesterday , to - day , Of course , his manner of being is ...
... plainly Self - existent . and begin to be . ning of days , or and for ever . ' All other beings are derived , He only is underived , and without begin- end of years ; the same yesterday , to - day , Of course , his manner of being is ...
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... plainly are all beings absolutely dependent on God for their existence , their attributes , and their opera- tions ? All beings are just what he pleases , and can do what he pleases , and permits , and nothing more . Should he com- mand ...
... plainly are all beings absolutely dependent on God for their existence , their attributes , and their opera- tions ? All beings are just what he pleases , and can do what he pleases , and permits , and nothing more . Should he com- mand ...
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... plainly superior and paramount to all other ; and he is a proprietor in a higher sense than any other being can be . His property also extends to all beings animate and inanimate , rational and irrational , to atoms , vegetables ...
... plainly superior and paramount to all other ; and he is a proprietor in a higher sense than any other being can be . His property also extends to all beings animate and inanimate , rational and irrational , to atoms , vegetables ...
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Page 245 - O Lord, I know that the way of man is not in himself: it is not in man that walketh to direct his steps.
Page 358 - ... godliness hath promise of the life that now is," as well as of that which is to come.
Page 422 - And when the woman saw that the tree was good for food, and that it was pleasant to the eyes, and a tree to be desired to make one wise, she took of the fruit thereof, and did eat, and gave also unto her husband with her ; and he did eat.
Page 118 - Who hath measured the waters in the hollow of his hand, and meted out heaven with the span, and comprehended the dust of the earth in a measure, and weighed the mountains in scales, and the hills in a balance?
Page 286 - I was speaking in prayer, even the man Gabriel, whom I had seen in the vision at the beginning, being caused to fly swiftly, touched me about the time of the evening oblation.
Page 233 - 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 71 - Of old hast thou laid the foundation of the earth ; And the heavens are the work of thy hands. They shall perish, but thou shall endure : Yea, all of them shall wax old like a garment ; As a vesture shalt thou change them, and they shall be changed : But thou art the same, And thy years shall have no end.
Page 210 - I dwell in the high and holy place ; with him also that is of a contrite and humble spirit, to revive the spirit of the humble, and to revive the heart of the contrite ones. For I will not contend for ever, neither will I be always wroth : for the spirit should fail before me, and the souls which I have made.
Page 37 - THE FOOL hath said in his heart, There is no God. They are corrupt, they have done abominable works, there is none that doeth good.
Page 176 - God ; for he that cometh to God must believe that he is, and that he is the rewarder of them that diligently seek him.