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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... pure and supernatural by the Holy Ghost ; his birth and name , and the reasons of it , are foretold ; and upon these , Joseph is ascertained , not only of the spotless innocency , but of the matchless dignity of his espoused Mary in ...
... pure and supernatural by the Holy Ghost ; his birth and name , and the reasons of it , are foretold ; and upon these , Joseph is ascertained , not only of the spotless innocency , but of the matchless dignity of his espoused Mary in ...
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... of licentiousness , but the pure and sweet word of that new life which is in Christ . And though in the notion of repentance , there is an aspect to , and use of the Law , convincing of sin and death , and OF ST . MATTHEW'S GOSPEL . 21.
... of licentiousness , but the pure and sweet word of that new life which is in Christ . And though in the notion of repentance , there is an aspect to , and use of the Law , convincing of sin and death , and OF ST . MATTHEW'S GOSPEL . 21.
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... pure ordinances , or a place of esteem possibly amongst the strictest sort of reformed professors . And do not think you put an obligation on religion , and that it is indebted to you ; but pray take heed . God can leave you , and ...
... pure ordinances , or a place of esteem possibly amongst the strictest sort of reformed professors . And do not think you put an obligation on religion , and that it is indebted to you ; but pray take heed . God can leave you , and ...
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... pure and spiritual : the chaff , light and vain hearts , are fuel for the fire . No middle class : we must be either baptized in that fire , or burnt in this . Ver . 13-15 . In the baptism of Christ , observe the exem- plary humility ...
... pure and spiritual : the chaff , light and vain hearts , are fuel for the fire . No middle class : we must be either baptized in that fire , or burnt in this . Ver . 13-15 . In the baptism of Christ , observe the exem- plary humility ...
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... pure and purifying ordi- nances , myself so impure ! But again being commanded and engaged of God's own hand , that overcomes and silences ; and in the continuing in the work upon that consideration , there is no less , yea , the ...
... pure and purifying ordi- nances , myself so impure ! But again being commanded and engaged of God's own hand , that overcomes and silences ; and in the continuing in the work upon that consideration , there is no less , yea , the ...
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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.