...this is a kind of religious tax that cannot be supported by religious principles, as the Lord requires according to what a man hath, and not according to what he hath not — nor am I the only person who privately lifts up his voice against this growing evil — as most...

...obedience of the mechanic were as acceptable to God, as those of that immortal sage. " It is accepted, according to what a man hath, and not according to what he hath not." A man of plain understanding, who means well, is a much better judge of the meaning of language, than...

...had, whether we have much or little in our power. And, where there is a -milling mind, it is accepted, according to what a man hath, and not according to what he hath not. If once our minds are brought to the Christian temper, to disregard trouble, inconvenience, and what...

...had, whether we have much or little in our power. And where there is a willing mind, it is accepted, according to what a man hath, and not according to what he hath not. If once our minds are brought to the Christian temper, to disregard trouble, inconvenience, and what...

...Once more. Does not St. Panl's rnle hold in spiritnals as well as in temporals ? : 'It is accepted according to what a man hath, and not according to what he hath not.' Does onr Lord actnally reqnire more of believers than they can actnally do throngh his grace ? And...

...late. But there is a duty of trading with a single talent. And if there be a ready mind, it is accepted according to what a man hath, and not according to what he hath not. And this alone hath made me adventure the proposal of my thoughts about the nature, causes, and occasions...

...none should despise the day of small things. And if there be in this duty a ready mind, it is accepted according to what a man hath, and not according to what he hath not. He that can bring into this treasure only the mites of broken desires and ejaculatory prayers, so they...

...cannot take away your poverty, but I can ease your spirit ; and " God accepts us" (saith the Apostle) " according to what a man hath, and not according to what he hath not." Only as our desires are great, and our spirits are willing, so we shall find ways to make supply of...

...had, whether we have much or little in our power. And, where there is a willing mind, it is accepted, according to what a man hath, and not according to what he hath not. If once our minds are brought to the Christian temper, to disregard trouble, inconvenience, and what...

...had no thought or belief concerning him ? — To this I answer, that God will require of every man ' according to what a man hath, and not according to what he hath not.' He will not expect the improvement of ten talents, when he gave but one ; nor require that any should...