Sermons, Volume 5T. Cadell and W. Davies, 1802 |
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Page 183
... observing , SER M. I. THAT it is moft neceffary to lay down principles on which we are to form our general conduct . If we fet out without principles of any kind , there can be no re- gular plan of life , nor any firmness in con- duct ...
... observing , SER M. I. THAT it is moft neceffary to lay down principles on which we are to form our general conduct . If we fet out without principles of any kind , there can be no re- gular plan of life , nor any firmness in con- duct ...
Page 216
... observe , in the firft place , that the diffolution of the earthly tabernacle at death , affords no ground for thinking that the foul at the same time perishes , or is ex- tinguished . I begin with this obfervation , because the ...
... observe , in the firft place , that the diffolution of the earthly tabernacle at death , affords no ground for thinking that the foul at the same time perishes , or is ex- tinguished . I begin with this obfervation , because the ...
Page 366
... observe , I entreat you , a confe- quence that follows . You fee in this in- ftance , that the moft diftinguished human abilities , when they are feparated from virtue and moral worth , lofe their chief eminence and luftre , and are ...
... observe , I entreat you , a confe- quence that follows . You fee in this in- ftance , that the moft diftinguished human abilities , when they are feparated from virtue and moral worth , lofe their chief eminence and luftre , and are ...
Page 383
... observation to those whofe lives have been most plain and fimple , and who had no defire to de- part from the ordinary train of conduct.- In how many inftances , my friends , have you found , that you are held in subjection to a higher ...
... observation to those whofe lives have been most plain and fimple , and who had no defire to de- part from the ordinary train of conduct.- In how many inftances , my friends , have you found , that you are held in subjection to a higher ...
Page 433
... Observe my brethren , that in the whole structure and conftitution of things , God hath shown himself to be favourable to virtue , and inimical to vice and guilt . He hath made a fixed provifion for happiness to virtue by the powerful ...
... Observe my brethren , that in the whole structure and conftitution of things , God hath shown himself to be favourable to virtue , and inimical to vice and guilt . He hath made a fixed provifion for happiness to virtue by the powerful ...
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Page 30 - He maketh wars to cease unto the end of the earth; He breaketh the bow, and cutteth the spear in sunder; He burneth the chariot in the fire. Be still, and know that I am God : I will be exalted among the heathen, I will be exalted in the earth.
Page 302 - Let us therefore come boldly to the throne of grace, that we may obtain mercy and find grace to help, in time of need.
Page 85 - It is not in heaven, that thou shouldest say, Who shall go up for us to heaven, and bring it unto us, that we may hear it, and do it ? Neither is it beyond the sea that thou shouldest say, Who shall go over the sea for us, and bring it unto us, that we may hear it, and do it ? But the word is very nigh unto thee, in thy mouth, and in thy heart, that thou mayest do it.
Page 209 - For we know in part, and we prophesy in part: but when that which is perfect is come, that which is in part shall be done away.
Page 285 - And he led them out as far as to Bethany, and he lifted up his hands, and blessed them. And it came to pass, while he blessed them, he was parted from them, and carried up into heaven.
Page 436 - apostle observe, that " we have not a High Priest who cannot be touched with the feeling of our infirmities ; but [one who] was in all points tempted as we are, yet without sin?
Page 432 - And there shall be signs in the sun, and in the moon, and in the stars; and upon the earth distress of nations, with perplexity; the sea and the waves roaring; Men's hearts failing them for fear, and for looking after those things which are coming on the earth: for the powers of heaven shall be shaken.
Page 406 - Thus saith the Lord God; I will yet for this be enquired of by the house of Israel, to do it for them ; I will increase them with men like a flock.
Page 457 - It was not till the year 1777 that he could be induced to favour the world with a volume of the Sermons which ha'd so long furnished instruction and delight to his own congregation. But this volume being well received, the public approbation encouraged him to proceed : three other volumes followed at different intervals; and all of them experienced a degree of success of which few publications can boast. They circulated rapidly and widely wherever the English tongue extends ; they were scon translated...
Page 349 - I delight to do thy will, O my God; thy law is within my heart.