The Works of Thomas Chalmers, Volume 2M. Sherman, 1829 |
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... commandments . And , indeed , when the same Being combines , in his own person , that which ought to excite the love of moral esteem , with that which ought to excite the love of gratitude , —the two ingredients , enter with a mingled ...
... commandments . And , indeed , when the same Being combines , in his own person , that which ought to excite the love of moral esteem , with that which ought to excite the love of gratitude , —the two ingredients , enter with a mingled ...
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... commandment . There may be the homage of many a visible movement with the body , while , in the whole bent and disposition of the soul there is nothing but aversion , and distance , and enmity . Even the word of the gospel may be ...
... commandment . There may be the homage of many a visible movement with the body , while , in the whole bent and disposition of the soul there is nothing but aversion , and distance , and enmity . Even the word of the gospel may be ...
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... commandments . This is the most gratifying return unto him , that ye do those things which are pleasing in his sight . And thus it is , that the love of gratitude may be vindi- cated in its character of moral worth , from its first ...
... commandments . This is the most gratifying return unto him , that ye do those things which are pleasing in his sight . And thus it is , that the love of gratitude may be vindi- cated in its character of moral worth , from its first ...
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... commandment , which is the love of God , but he wants what may be called the impregnating quality of all ac- ceptable obedience whatever , the spirit which ought to ani- mate the performance of every other commandment , and with- out ...
... commandment , which is the love of God , but he wants what may be called the impregnating quality of all ac- ceptable obedience whatever , the spirit which ought to ani- mate the performance of every other commandment , and with- out ...
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... commandments ? The discerning eye of Hume saw that it could ; and he tells us that natural honesty of temper is a better security for the faithfulness of a man's doings , than all the authority of religious principle over him . We deny ...
... commandments ? The discerning eye of Hume saw that it could ; and he tells us that natural honesty of temper is a better security for the faithfulness of a man's doings , than all the authority of religious principle over him . We deny ...
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Page 100 - They that turn many to righteousness, shall shine as the stars for ever and ever.
Page 125 - If I have made gold my hope, or have said to the fine gold, Thou art my confidence ; If I rejoiced because my wealth was great, and because my hand had gotten much; If I beheld the sun when it shined, or the moon walking in brightness...
Page 77 - Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever things are of good report ; if there be any virtue, if there be any praise, think on these things.
Page 3 - And if ye lend to them of whom ye hope to receive, what thank have ye? for sinners also lend to sinners, to receive as much again.
Page 4 - Let no man deceive you with vain words : for because of these things cometh the wrath of God upon the children of disobedience.
Page 52 - He that is faithful in that which is least is faithful also in much: and he that is unjust in the least is unjust also in much.
Page 136 - Charge them that are rich in this world, that they be not highminded, nor trust in uncertain riches, but in the living God, who giveth us all things richly to enjoy ; that they do good, that they be rich in good works, ready to distribute, willing to communicate ; laying up in store for themselves a good foundation against the time to come, that they may lay hold on eternal life.
Page 107 - Wherefore, if meat make my brother to offend, I will eat no ^ flesh while the world standeth, * lest I make my brother to offend.
Page 4 - Then said he unto the disciples, It is impossible but that offences will come : but woe unto him through whom they come ! It were better for him that a millstone were hanged about his neck, and he cast into the sea, than that he should offend one of these little ones.