A Practical Treatise Upon Christian PerfectionWilliam and John Innys, 1726 - 538 pages |
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... these they muft differ according to the Difference of their Circumftances , and Condition in the World ; but as Vir- tues are confidered as Habits of the Mind , and Principles of the Heart , in this Re- fpect they may all be equally ...
... these they muft differ according to the Difference of their Circumftances , and Condition in the World ; but as Vir- tues are confidered as Habits of the Mind , and Principles of the Heart , in this Re- fpect they may all be equally ...
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... these Confiderations it is easy to apprehend , how Perfons may differ in Inftances of Goodness , and yet be equally good ; for as the Perfection of Piety is the Perfection of the Heart , fo the Heart may have the fame Perfection in all ...
... these Confiderations it is easy to apprehend , how Perfons may differ in Inftances of Goodness , and yet be equally good ; for as the Perfection of Piety is the Perfection of the Heart , fo the Heart may have the fame Perfection in all ...
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... these Con- fiderations , that notwithstanding God may accept of different Degrees of Goodnefs , and reward them with different Degrees of Glory in another Life , yet that all Chriftians are called to one and the fame Perfection , and ...
... these Con- fiderations , that notwithstanding God may accept of different Degrees of Goodnefs , and reward them with different Degrees of Glory in another Life , yet that all Chriftians are called to one and the fame Perfection , and ...
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... these Terms of our Condition , fearing and avoiding all the Motions of our cor- rupted Nature , cherishing the fecret Infpi- rations of the Holy Spirit , opening our Minds for the Reception of the Divine Light , and preffing after all ...
... these Terms of our Condition , fearing and avoiding all the Motions of our cor- rupted Nature , cherishing the fecret Infpi- rations of the Holy Spirit , opening our Minds for the Reception of the Divine Light , and preffing after all ...
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... THESE Paffages teach us , that Chrifti- anity introduceth us into a new State , made up of invifible Goods , and fpiritual Blefings , that it fo alters our Condition , as to give us a new Rank and Degree even in this Life ; which the ...
... THESE Paffages teach us , that Chrifti- anity introduceth us into a new State , made up of invifible Goods , and fpiritual Blefings , that it fo alters our Condition , as to give us a new Rank and Degree even in this Life ; which the ...
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Page 304 - Let no corrupt communication proceed out of your mouth, but that which is good to the use of edifying, that it may minister grace unto the hearers.
Page 521 - Know ye not that they which run in a race run all, but one receiveth the prize ? So run, that ye may obtain. And every man that striveth for the mastery is temperate in all things. Now they do it to obtain a corruptible crown ; but we an incorruptible.
Page 197 - For whosoever shall be ashamed of me and of my words, of him shall the Son of man be ashamed, when he shall come in his own glory, and in his Father's, and of the holy angels.
Page 70 - A certain man made a great supper, and bade many: and sent his servant at supper time to say to them that were bidden, Come; for all things are now ready.
Page 468 - And the eye cannot say unto the hand, I have no need of thee : nor again, the head to the feet, I have no need of you.
Page 201 - For what glory is it, if, when ye be buffeted for your faults, ye shall take it patiently ? but if, when ye do well, and suffer for it, ye take it patiently, this is acceptable with God. For even hereunto were ye called: because Christ also suffered for us, leaving us an example, that ye should follow his steps...
Page 286 - For as many as are led by the -Spirit of God are the sons of God.
Page 67 - Many will fay to me in that day, Lord, Lord, have we not prophefied in thy name ? and in thy name have caft out devils ? and in thy name done many wonderful works ? 23 And then will I profefs unto them, I never knew you : depart from me, ye that work iniquity.
Page 82 - Gentiles with all their heart and with all their soul and with all their strength...
Page 51 - And he that keepeth his commandments dwelleth in him, and he in him. And hereby we know that he abideth in us, by the Spirit which he hath given us.