Essays on the Distinguishing Traits of Christian CharacterDodge & Sayre, 1813 - 230 pages |
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... tural . A man may be persuaded that he is a Christian , because he has reason to believe , that he possesses the Spirit of Christ . Hereby KNOW WE , that we dwell in him , and he in us , because he hath given us of his Spirit . A man ...
... tural . A man may be persuaded that he is a Christian , because he has reason to believe , that he possesses the Spirit of Christ . Hereby KNOW WE , that we dwell in him , and he in us , because he hath given us of his Spirit . A man ...
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... tural evidence of God's love to him . And the evi- dence which arises from this consciousness is con- clusive . We have no more right to doubt of God's * The reader may perhaps ask , how is this reconcileable with the declaration in 1 ...
... tural evidence of God's love to him . And the evi- dence which arises from this consciousness is con- clusive . We have no more right to doubt of God's * The reader may perhaps ask , how is this reconcileable with the declaration in 1 ...
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... tural powers . Even in a state of innocence , the holy dispo- " sitions of Adam would not have been equal in strength ❝and activity to those of creatures of an higher rank ; but " surely to love God , who is infinitely amiable , with ...
... tural powers . Even in a state of innocence , the holy dispo- " sitions of Adam would not have been equal in strength ❝and activity to those of creatures of an higher rank ; but " surely to love God , who is infinitely amiable , with ...
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... tural breathings of your heart - Thy kingdom come ! Thy will be done ! Is the highest interest of this kingdom identified with the object of your highest wish , and your most vigorous exertion ? Is the cause of Christ your concern ? the ...
... tural breathings of your heart - Thy kingdom come ! Thy will be done ! Is the highest interest of this kingdom identified with the object of your highest wish , and your most vigorous exertion ? Is the cause of Christ your concern ? the ...
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