The Pleasures of Religion...Presbyterian Board of Publication, 1843 - 234 Seiten |
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... character which he displays with the highest complacency . He delights in the communication of happiness ; he makes his appeal perpetually to the desire of happiness implanted in every mind ; he in- vites to the pursuit of happiness ...
... character which he displays with the highest complacency . He delights in the communication of happiness ; he makes his appeal perpetually to the desire of happiness implanted in every mind ; he in- vites to the pursuit of happiness ...
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... character against that adorable Being , who is himself the fountain of blessedness ? It can- not be ! By the very nature of things , by the direct tendencies of its own inclinations and passions , as well as by the righteous and irre ...
... character against that adorable Being , who is himself the fountain of blessedness ? It can- not be ! By the very nature of things , by the direct tendencies of its own inclinations and passions , as well as by the righteous and irre ...
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... character , the manners , and the transac- tions of other nations , in distant parts of the world , contemporary with ourselves ; the scenery and the productions of countries we never expect to visit ; the natural history of the various ...
... character , the manners , and the transac- tions of other nations , in distant parts of the world , contemporary with ourselves ; the scenery and the productions of countries we never expect to visit ; the natural history of the various ...
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... character from the state of the health . Think how much our capacity for usefulness is dependent on health and vigour . Cherish then the liveliest gratitude for a bless- ing of such incalculable value , and ever guard it from ...
... character from the state of the health . Think how much our capacity for usefulness is dependent on health and vigour . Cherish then the liveliest gratitude for a bless- ing of such incalculable value , and ever guard it from ...
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... character , it is not difficult to discern on whose side lies the advantage in point of happiness . The one looks habitually on the dark side , the other on the bright side of every object . The one dif- fuses the gloomy character of ...
... character , it is not difficult to discern on whose side lies the advantage in point of happiness . The one looks habitually on the dark side , the other on the bright side of every object . The one dif- fuses the gloomy character of ...
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Beliebte Passagen
Seite 109 - Likewise .the Spirit also helpeth our infirmities. For we know not what we should pray for as we ought; but the Spirit itself maketh intercession for us with groanings which cannot be uttered. And he that searcheth the hearts knoweth what is the mind of the Spirit, because he maketh intercession for the saints according to the will of God.
Seite 124 - For the Lord hath chosen Zion; he hath desired it for his habitation. This is my rest for ever: here will I dwell; for I have desired it.
Seite 76 - So being affectionately desirous of you, we were willing to have imparted unto you, not the gospel of God only, but also our own souls, because ye were dear unto us.
Seite 172 - For the grace of God that bringeth salvation hath appeared to all men, teaching us, that, denying ungodliness and worldly lusts, we should live soberly, righteously, and godly in this present world ; looking for that blessed hope, and the glorious appearing of the great God, and our Saviour Jesus Christ; who gave himself for us, that he might redeem us from all iniquity, and purify unto himself a peculiar people zealous of good works.
Seite 75 - Epaphras, who is one of you, a servant of Christ, saluteth you, always labouring fervently for you in prayers, that ye may stand perfect and complete in all the will of God.
Seite 38 - My little children, these things write I unto you, that ye sin not. And if any man sin, we have an Advocate with the Father, Jesus Christ the Righteous...
Seite 106 - And I beheld, and I heard the voice of many angels round about the throne and the beasts and the elders; and the number of them was ten thousand times ten thousand, and thousands of thousands; Saying with a loud voice, Worthy is the Lamb that was slain to receive power, and riches, and wisdom, and strength, and honour, and glory, and blessing.
Seite 194 - Yea, ye yourselves know, that these hands have ministered unto my necessities, and to them that were with me. I have showed you all things, how that so labouring ye ought to support the weak, and to remember the words of the Lord Jesus, how he said, It is more blessed to give than to receive.
Seite 69 - And we have known and believed the love that God hath to us. God is love ; and he that dwelleth in love dwelleth in God, and God in him.
Seite 142 - Shall the axe boast itself against him that heweth therewith ? or shall the saw magnify itself against him that shaketh it ? as if the rod should shake itself against them that lift it up, or as if the staff should lift up itself, as if it were no wood.