Essays on the Distinguishing Traits of Christian CharacterJ. Leavitt, 1829 - 131 pages |
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... nature of their religious affections and to de- ceive themselves in respect to their spiritual state ; and it is impossible they should make the mistake , unless they are under the influence of some selfish and sinful motive , with ...
... nature of their religious affections and to de- ceive themselves in respect to their spiritual state ; and it is impossible they should make the mistake , unless they are under the influence of some selfish and sinful motive , with ...
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... natural , that such a man should not only secure the esteem and confidence of his fellow- men , but command his own ... nature operative . The spirit of piety lives in the heart , and lives in the life . Whatever may be the pretensions ...
... natural , that such a man should not only secure the esteem and confidence of his fellow- men , but command his own ... nature operative . The spirit of piety lives in the heart , and lives in the life . Whatever may be the pretensions ...
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... nature is not discerned ; Christ cannot be confided in where his character and sacrifice are not perceived ; duty cannot be performed where the mind does not apprehend its nature and obligations . Truth is both the instrument of gra ...
... nature is not discerned ; Christ cannot be confided in where his character and sacrifice are not perceived ; duty cannot be performed where the mind does not apprehend its nature and obligations . Truth is both the instrument of gra ...
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... nature of speculative knowledge , to produce gracious affections ? The twilight of reason and conscience , and the ... natural man , it could not originate one holy emotion . Fol- low the enemies of God through every possible de- gree of ...
... nature of speculative knowledge , to produce gracious affections ? The twilight of reason and conscience , and the ... natural man , it could not originate one holy emotion . Fol- low the enemies of God through every possible de- gree of ...
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... natural objects . There is , indeed , something in the doctrines of the gospel which the wicked do not perceive ; and this is their beauty and loveliness . But this is a perception of the heart , and not of the understanding ; and of ...
... natural objects . There is , indeed , something in the doctrines of the gospel which the wicked do not perceive ; and this is their beauty and loveliness . But this is a perception of the heart , and not of the understanding ; and of ...
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Page 73 - I am poured out like water, and all my bones are out of joint. My heart is like wax; it is melted in the midst of my bowels.
Page 74 - For the love of Christ constraineth us ; because we thus judge, that if one died for all, then were all dead : and that he died for all, that they which live should not henceforth live unto themselves, but unto him which died for them, and rose again.
Page 107 - He giveth power to the faint; and to them that have no might he increaseth strength. Even the youths shall faint and be weary, and the young men shall utterly fall; but they that wait upon the Lord shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run, and not be weary; and they shall walk, and not faint.
Page 101 - He that walketh with wise men shall be wise: but a companion of fools shall be destroyed.
Page 102 - That ye put off concerning the former conversation the old man, which is corrupt according to the deceitful lusts...
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Page 72 - Ye know the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, that, though he was rich, yet for our sakes he became poor, that we through his poverty might be rich.
Page 104 - Depart from us ; for we desire not the knowledge of thy ways. "What is the Almighty, that we should serve him? and what profit should we have, if we pray unto him?
Page 105 - I have seen the wicked in great power, and spreading himself like a green bay tree. Yet he passed away, and, lo, he was not: yea, I sought him, but he could not be found.
Page 107 - The righteous also shall hold on his way, and he that hath clean hands shall be stronger and stronger.