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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... fall on us and sink us , this would be our continual thought , till we were resolved in it , Is this Saviour mine ? And to the end we might find him so , we should tread upon all that lies in our way to run to him . CHAPTER II . Ver . 1 ...
... fall on us and sink us , this would be our continual thought , till we were resolved in it , Is this Saviour mine ? And to the end we might find him so , we should tread upon all that lies in our way to run to him . CHAPTER II . Ver . 1 ...
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... fall down and adore him , and acknowledge him my king ; and if I had any thing better than another , I would offer it him . But what hast thou ? Hast thou rich presents for him ? Alas ! no . These are called wise men , and were , it ...
... fall down and adore him , and acknowledge him my king ; and if I had any thing better than another , I would offer it him . But what hast thou ? Hast thou rich presents for him ? Alas ! no . These are called wise men , and were , it ...
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... fall . It may seem somewhat strange that he entertains so roughly those that came respectfully to him , and with others were will- ing and desirous to hear his doctrine , and partake of his bap- tism . Was not this the way to beat them ...
... fall . It may seem somewhat strange that he entertains so roughly those that came respectfully to him , and with others were will- ing and desirous to hear his doctrine , and partake of his bap- tism . Was not this the way to beat them ...
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... fall short of that which both you and they reckon upon . How many , who think themselves fair for Heaven , shall find themselves wofully mistaken , when it is past help ! Oh ! examine well in due time , and see whether you are in- deed ...
... fall short of that which both you and they reckon upon . How many , who think themselves fair for Heaven , shall find themselves wofully mistaken , when it is past help ! Oh ! examine well in due time , and see whether you are in- deed ...
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... fall in both . Ver . 19. Lay not up for yourselves treasures upon earth . ] In these words our Saviour enforces the other point of mode- ration . The heart in Heaven , and fixed on the true treasure there , is the only way to regulate ...
... fall in both . Ver . 19. Lay not up for yourselves treasures upon earth . ] In these words our Saviour enforces the other point of mode- ration . The heart in Heaven , and fixed on the true treasure there , is the only way to regulate ...
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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.