Essays on the Distinguishing Traits of Christian CharacterDodge & Sayre, 1813 - 230 pages |
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Page 56
... delight in the glory of the Gospel , for its own inherent excellence . On what then is such religion founded ? Simply on the as- sumption , alike dishonourable to God , and de- structive to the souls of men , that there is , and there ...
... delight in the glory of the Gospel , for its own inherent excellence . On what then is such religion founded ? Simply on the as- sumption , alike dishonourable to God , and de- structive to the souls of men , that there is , and there ...
Page 63
... delight in duty . Other evidence than this , the Bible knows not ; God has not given . * Confession of faith of the Presbyterian Church , chap . 18 . p . 85 , 86. Vide also Larger Catechism , p . 211 , 212 . Let the reader beware of ...
... delight in duty . Other evidence than this , the Bible knows not ; God has not given . * Confession of faith of the Presbyterian Church , chap . 18 . p . 85 , 86. Vide also Larger Catechism , p . 211 , 212 . Let the reader beware of ...
Page 71
... delight in His excellence . Those who have put on the new man , which after God , is created in righteousness and true holiness , love God because He is just such a God as He is ; because His power 9 is irresistible ; His wisdom ...
... delight in His excellence . Those who have put on the new man , which after God , is created in righteousness and true holiness , love God because He is just such a God as He is ; because His power 9 is irresistible ; His wisdom ...
Page 72
... delight in His true character . The love which arises from delight in the character of a false god , is enmity toward the true God . The enemies of God may love Him for what they imagine Him to be ; none but the real friends of God love ...
... delight in His true character . The love which arises from delight in the character of a false god , is enmity toward the true God . The enemies of God may love Him for what they imagine Him to be ; none but the real friends of God love ...
Page 73
... delight in God for what He is to him ; while he takes no delight in Him for what He is in Himself . the love of the new - born soul . his heart toward God is slain . to the Divine Character as it is . ject of delightful contemplation to ...
... delight in God for what He is to him ; while he takes no delight in Him for what He is in Himself . the love of the new - born soul . his heart toward God is slain . to the Divine Character as it is . ject of delightful contemplation to ...
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