Practical Sermons on the Ten CommandmentsF. and J. Rivington, 1845 - 12 pages |
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... means for ends , the less for the more important part of religion . They speak of the grace bestowed by God , to the omission of the duties he enjoins , as if Christian character consisted wholly in contemplation ; or they employ ...
... means for ends , the less for the more important part of religion . They speak of the grace bestowed by God , to the omission of the duties he enjoins , as if Christian character consisted wholly in contemplation ; or they employ ...
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... mean - spirited and a coward ; and he who will not play the sycophant to men dressed in a brief authority , is thrust into the corners of obscurity , as unmeet for converse with what is refined and elevated in society . And how many are ...
... mean - spirited and a coward ; and he who will not play the sycophant to men dressed in a brief authority , is thrust into the corners of obscurity , as unmeet for converse with what is refined and elevated in society . And how many are ...
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... means of moving those whom milder remedies will not affect : they are medi- cines of last resort , and always dangerous . Let our affections indeed centre in the Almighty they cannot be better spent than in his service . Yet they will ...
... means of moving those whom milder remedies will not affect : they are medi- cines of last resort , and always dangerous . Let our affections indeed centre in the Almighty they cannot be better spent than in his service . Yet they will ...
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... means to encourage and support you to a faithful service . Do not mistake them for evi- dences of fidelity . You must prove that by works , by conduct of life , by presenting an image alive and palpable , of a disciple of the Gospel ...
... means to encourage and support you to a faithful service . Do not mistake them for evi- dences of fidelity . You must prove that by works , by conduct of life , by presenting an image alive and palpable , of a disciple of the Gospel ...
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... means we adopt for their god- liness , when we inquire , whether or no we will serve the Lord . And it were well to bear in mind Moses ' self - denial , when Mammon and the guilty pleasures of the world come in competition with ...
... means we adopt for their god- liness , when we inquire , whether or no we will serve the Lord . And it were well to bear in mind Moses ' self - denial , when Mammon and the guilty pleasures of the world come in competition with ...
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Page 112 - In it thou shalt do no manner of work ; thou, and thy son, and thy daughter, thy man-servant, and thy maid-servant, thy cattle, and the stranger that is within thy gates. For in six days the Lord made heaven and earth, the sea, and all that in them is, and rested the seventh day: wherefore the Lord blessed the seventh day, and hallowed it.
Page 283 - Behold also the ships, which, though they be so great, and are driven of fierce winds, yet are they turned about with a very small helm, whithersoever the governor listeth.
Page 150 - And every one that hath forsaken houses, or brethren, or sisters, or father, or mother, or wife, or children, or lands, for my name's sake, shall receive an hundredfold, and shall inherit everlasting life.
Page 203 - Ye have heard that it was said by them of old time, Thou shalt not commit adultery: But I say unto you, That whosoever looketh on a woman to lust after her hath committed adultery with her already in his heart.
Page 106 - Be not rash with thy mouth, and let not thine heart be hasty to utter any thing before God: for God is in heaven, and thou upon earth : therefore let thy words be few.
Page 148 - Likewise, ye younger, submit yourselves unto the elder. Yea, all of you be subject one to another, and be clothed with humility : for God resisteth the proud, and giveth grace to the humble.
Page 141 - And honour not his father or his mother, he shall be free. Thus have ye made the commandment of God of none effect by your tradition.
Page 142 - Children, obey your parents in the Lord; for this is right. Honour thy father and mother, which is the first commandment with promise; that it may be well with thee, and thou mayest live long on the earth.
Page 280 - And it came to pass, when he saw her, that he rent his clothes, and said, Alas, my daughter! thou hast brought me very low, and thou art one of them that trouble me: for I have opened my mouth unto the LORD, and I cannot go back.