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... given us a law , by the terms of which he cannot abide ; that justice itself requires him , if not to abate the precept , yet to remit the penalty , and connive at smaller instances of transgression . I need not in- quire how much this ...
... given us a law , by the terms of which he cannot abide ; that justice itself requires him , if not to abate the precept , yet to remit the penalty , and connive at smaller instances of transgression . I need not in- quire how much this ...
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... given , would it not be such as must tend to impede their re- pentance , rather than promote it ; and , instead of directing them to Jesus Christ , as was the practice of the primitive preachers , would they not endeavour to lead them ...
... given , would it not be such as must tend to impede their re- pentance , rather than promote it ; and , instead of directing them to Jesus Christ , as was the practice of the primitive preachers , would they not endeavour to lead them ...
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... given occasion for such a misunderstand- ing between them . Could the Jews but once be brought to feel that temper of mind , which it is predicted in their own prophets they shall feel ; could they but look on him whom they have pierced ...
... given occasion for such a misunderstand- ing between them . Could the Jews but once be brought to feel that temper of mind , which it is predicted in their own prophets they shall feel ; could they but look on him whom they have pierced ...
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... given up : but if otherwise , the objection is of no force . The Reviewers will acknowledge , that great corruptions have attended the civil government of Europe , not excepting that of our own country ; and that we are constantly ...
... given up : but if otherwise , the objection is of no force . The Reviewers will acknowledge , that great corruptions have attended the civil government of Europe , not excepting that of our own country ; and that we are constantly ...
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... given up , in order to suit the inclination of depraved creatures . We do not conceive the law to be more strict than it ought to be , even considering our pre- sent circumstances ; because we consider the evil propensity of the heart ...
... given up , in order to suit the inclination of depraved creatures . We do not conceive the law to be more strict than it ought to be , even considering our pre- sent circumstances ; because we consider the evil propensity of the heart ...
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Page 373 - Because I have called, and ye refused; I have stretched out my hand, and no man regarded; but ye have set at nought all my counsel, and would none of my reproof: I also will laugh at your calamity; I will mock when your fear cometh...
Page 401 - For we shall all stand before the judgment seat of Christ. " For it is written, 'As I live,' saith the Lord, 'every knee shall bow to me, and every tongue shall confess to God.
Page 373 - When once the master of the house is risen up, and hath shut to the door, and ye begin to stand without, and to knock at the door, saying, Lord, Lord, open unto us: and he shall answer and say unto you, I know you not whence ye are...
Page 310 - Now this I say, that every one of you saith, I am of Paul ; and I of Apollos ; and I of Cephas ; and I of Christ. 13 Is Christ divided? was Paul crucified for you ? or were ye baptized in the name of Paul?
Page 159 - ... the Holy Ghost this signifying, that the way into the holiest of all was not yet made manifest, while as the first tabernacle was yet standing ; which was a figure for the time then present, in which were offered both gifts and sacrifices, that could not make him that did the service perfect, as pertaining to the conscience...
Page 155 - He shall feed his flock like a shepherd: he shall gather the lambs with his arm, and carry them in his bosom, and shall gently lead those that are with young.
Page 206 - O that they were wise, that they understood this, that they would consider their latter end!
Page 365 - Enter ye in at the strait gate ; for wide is the gate, and broad is the way, that leadeth to destruction, and many there be that go in thereat ; because strait is the gate and narrow is the way that leadeth unto life, and few there be that find it.
Page 369 - And the devil that deceived them was cast into the lake of fire and brimstone, where the beast and the false prophet are, and shall be tormented day and night for ever and ever.
Page 283 - Ye men of Israel, hear these words; Jesus of Nazareth, a man approved of God among you by miracles and wonders and signs, which God did by him in the midst of you, as ye yourselves also know...