The Whole Works of the Most Reverend Father in God, Robert Leighton: To which is Prefixed, a Life of the Author, Volume 3James Duncan, 1825 |
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... stand affected towards Jesus Christ . If you receive him as king , then shall ye partake of the sweet fruits of his kingdom . Obs . 2. There was some appearance of reason , ( though in- deed reasonless , ) that Herod should be stirred ...
... stand affected towards Jesus Christ . If you receive him as king , then shall ye partake of the sweet fruits of his kingdom . Obs . 2. There was some appearance of reason , ( though in- deed reasonless , ) that Herod should be stirred ...
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... stand to us - ward ; Repent ye , for the kingdom of heaven is at hand . Nothing is so powerful as the doctrine of free grace to convert a soul , not excluding convincements of sin by the Law , but so inclu- ding them that that deadly ...
... stand to us - ward ; Repent ye , for the kingdom of heaven is at hand . Nothing is so powerful as the doctrine of free grace to convert a soul , not excluding convincements of sin by the Law , but so inclu- ding them that that deadly ...
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... stand in so high a service , to convey life , I that am dead ; to administer so high , so pure and purifying ordi- nances , myself so impure ! But again being commanded and engaged of God's own hand , that overcomes and silences ; and ...
... stand in so high a service , to convey life , I that am dead ; to administer so high , so pure and purifying ordi- nances , myself so impure ! But again being commanded and engaged of God's own hand , that overcomes and silences ; and ...
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... stands opposed to it , ) trusting in the word of God , that is , in His power and effectual support . I need not myself try conclusions to see whether I be the Son of God , nor ( which answers the bent of it ) need I at this time give a ...
... stands opposed to it , ) trusting in the word of God , that is , in His power and effectual support . I need not myself try conclusions to see whether I be the Son of God , nor ( which answers the bent of it ) need I at this time give a ...
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... standing upon the place ; for if not , then it was necessary that both the place and the steepness , should not only be represented to our Saviour's imagination , but that he should really believe that he was there ; otherwise , the ...
... standing upon the place ; for if not , then it was necessary that both the place and the steepness , should not only be represented to our Saviour's imagination , but that he should really believe that he was there ; otherwise , the ...
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Page 3 - Now the birth of Jesus Christ was on this wise. When as his mother Mary was espoused to Joseph, before they came together, she was found with child of the Holy Ghost.
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 456 - For the love of Christ constraineth us —because we thus judge, that if one died for all, then were all dead ; and that he died for all, that they who live should not henceforth live unto themselves, but unto him who died for them and rose again.
Page 365 - O Lord, I know that the way of man is not in himself: it is not in man that walketh to direct his steps.
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 184 - Thou lovest righteousness, and hatest wickedness : therefore God, thy God, hath anointed thee with the oil of gladness above thy fellows.
Page 169 - ... and turning the cities of Sodom and Gomorrha into ashes condemned them with an overthrow, making them an ensample unto those that after should live ungodly ; and delivered just Lot, vexed with the filthy conversation of the wicked : (for that righteous man dwelling among them, in seeing and hearing, vexed his righteous soul from day to day with their unlawful deeds...
Page 377 - For thus saith the Lord GOD, the holy One of Israel, In returning and rest shall ye be saved ; in quietness and in confidence shall be your strength ; and ye would not.
Page 402 - Then said he unto the dresser of his vineyard, Behold, these three years I come seeking fruit on this fig tree, and find none : cut it down ; why cumbereth it the ground...