The Whole Works of Robert Leighton, Archbishop of Glasgow: To which is Prefixed a Life of the Author, Volume 3James Duncan, 1825 |
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... arise by this appearing , and they might pos- sibly foresee much in the way to the change , and therefore would rather have chosen to lie still under the burden of the Roman power . There is a natural prejudice in all against the ...
... arise by this appearing , and they might pos- sibly foresee much in the way to the change , and therefore would rather have chosen to lie still under the burden of the Roman power . There is a natural prejudice in all against the ...
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... arise much war and trouble by this new kingdom ; besides many other doubts and fears that arise in this matter . Think it not strange to find it thus , that the soul is tossed with disquiet at the birth of Christ in it ; but let it ...
... arise much war and trouble by this new kingdom ; besides many other doubts and fears that arise in this matter . Think it not strange to find it thus , that the soul is tossed with disquiet at the birth of Christ in it ; but let it ...
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... Father in- tends to bring to the Son , shall not want means of their calling and leading to him . He will create a light in them , and cause it to arise in their hearts to stir them up 14 LECTURES ON THE FIRST NINE CHAPTERS.
... Father in- tends to bring to the Son , shall not want means of their calling and leading to him . He will create a light in them , and cause it to arise in their hearts to stir them up 14 LECTURES ON THE FIRST NINE CHAPTERS.
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... arise in their hearts to stir them up to inquire after him . And when they need direction and seek it , He will furnish it even where it would be least expected . If they be driven to attend it at their hands who go not to Christ ...
... arise in their hearts to stir them up to inquire after him . And when they need direction and seek it , He will furnish it even where it would be least expected . If they be driven to attend it at their hands who go not to Christ ...
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... arise a storm ; yet , happy is it to be embarked with Him upon all hazards ! His ship may be tost , but perish it cannot . His counsels are deep and wise , and we cannot find them out . He knows what He is about to do , when we can ...
... arise a storm ; yet , happy is it to be embarked with Him upon all hazards ! His ship may be tost , but perish it cannot . His counsels are deep and wise , and we cannot find them out . He knows what He is about to do , when we can ...
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Page 192 - But what things were gain to me, those I counted loss for Christ. Yea doubtless, and I count all things but loss for the excellency of the knowledge of Christ Jesus my Lord : for whom I have suffered the loss of all things, and do count them but dung, that I may win Christ...
Page 164 - I, even I, am he that comforteth you : who art thou, that thou shouldest be afraid of a man that shall die, and of the son of man which shall be made as grass ? and forgettest the Lord thy Maker, that hath stretched forth the heavens, and laid the foundations of the earth...
Page 119 - Thus saith the Lord, Let not the wise man glory in his wisdom, neither let the mighty man glory in his might, let not the rich man glory in his riches : but let him that glorieth glory in this, that he understandeth and knoweth Me, that I am the Lord which exercise lovingkindness, judgment, and righteousness, in the earth : for in these things I delight, saith the Lord.
Page 256 - HAVING therefore these promises, dearly beloved, let us cleanse ourselves from all filthiness of the flesh and spirit, perfecting holiness in the fear of God.
Page 264 - I will run the way of thy commandments, when thou shalt enlarge my heart.
Page 60 - The centurion answered and said, Lord, I am not worthy that thou shouldest come under my roof; but speak the word only, and my servant shall be healed.
Page 373 - I will bear the indignation of the Lord, because I have sinned against him, until he plead my cause, and execute judgment for me : he will bring me forth to the light, and I shall behold his righteousness.
Page 403 - ... shall a trumpet be blown in the city, and the people not be afraid? shall there be evil in a city, and the Lord hath not done it?
Page 7 - Now when Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judea, in the days of Herod the king, behold, there came wise men from the east to Jerusalem, saying; Where is he that is born King of the Jews ? for we have seen his star in the east, and are come to worship him.
Page 184 - Thou lovest righteousness, and hatest wickedness : therefore God, thy God, hath anointed thee with the oil of gladness above thy fellows.