The Works of Bishop Sherlock: With Some Account of His Life, Summary of Each Discourse, Notes, &c, Volume 3A.J. Valpy, 1830 |
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... racter , though harmless in themselves ; and surely this restraint is an innocent way of aspiring to a good reputation . Nor is this prudent behavior inconsistent with a steady and constant adherence to the truth , which is not to be ...
... racter , though harmless in themselves ; and surely this restraint is an innocent way of aspiring to a good reputation . Nor is this prudent behavior inconsistent with a steady and constant adherence to the truth , which is not to be ...
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... racter safely draw the picture of a man who loves the law of God ? No : for David was a different man at different times : this point enlarged on . He blessed God for his afflictions , and soon afterwards he acknowleged the mercy and ...
... racter safely draw the picture of a man who loves the law of God ? No : for David was a different man at different times : this point enlarged on . He blessed God for his afflictions , and soon afterwards he acknowleged the mercy and ...
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... racter or office , but only by their different attainments in faith ; the righteous are the ' strong ' in faith : the little ones are the ' weak . ' The righteous are those who , as the Apostle to the Ephesians expresses it , are come ...
... racter or office , but only by their different attainments in faith ; the righteous are the ' strong ' in faith : the little ones are the ' weak . ' The righteous are those who , as the Apostle to the Ephesians expresses it , are come ...
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... racter and office : He gave , ' says St. Paul to the Ephesians , ' some , apostles ; and some , prophets ; and some , evangelists ; and some , pastors and teachers . ' Where the offices are thus distinctly enumerated , prophet denotes a ...
... racter and office : He gave , ' says St. Paul to the Ephesians , ' some , apostles ; and some , prophets ; and some , evangelists ; and some , pastors and teachers . ' Where the offices are thus distinctly enumerated , prophet denotes a ...
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... as to those below them , should they use his authority in a way not suitable to his cha- racter . Could a prince abuse his authority to the gratifying his lust or passion , had he this sense before 312 SHERLOCK'S OCCASIONAL DISCOUrses .
... as to those below them , should they use his authority in a way not suitable to his cha- racter . Could a prince abuse his authority to the gratifying his lust or passion , had he this sense before 312 SHERLOCK'S OCCASIONAL DISCOUrses .
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Page 214 - Wilt thou then not be afraid of the power? do that which is good. and thou shalt have praise of the same: for he is a minister of God to thee for good.
Page 118 - How shall I curse, whom God hath not cursed ? or how shall I defy, whom the LORD hath not defied ? for from the top of the rocks I see him, and from the hills I behold him: lo, the people shall dwell alone, and shall not be reckoned among the nations. Who can count the dust of Jacob, and the number of the fourth part of Israel ? let me die the death of the righteous, and let my last end be like his...
Page 206 - But I have a few things against thee, because thou hast there them that hold the doctrine of Balaam, who taught Balak to cast a stumbling-block before the children of Israel, to eat things sacrificed unto idols, and to commit fornication.
Page 382 - For even when we were with you, this we commanded you, that if any would not work, neither should he eat. For we hear that there are some which walk among you disorderly, working not at all, but are busybodies. Now them that are such we command and exhort by our Lord Jesus Christ, that with quietness they work, and eat their own bread.
Page 152 - For they sleep not, except they have done mischief; and their sleep is taken away, unless they cause some to fall.
Page 39 - Ye men of Israel, hear these words ; Jesus of Nazareth, a man approved of God among you by miracles and wonders and signs, (which God did by him in the midst of you, as ye yourselves also know...
Page 222 - For so is the will of God, that with well doing ye may put to silence the ignorance of foolish men : as free, and not using your liberty for a cloak of maliciousness, but as the servants of God.
Page 241 - For I know him, that he will command his children and his household after him, and they shall keep the way of the LORD, to do justice and judgment; that the LORD may bring upon Abraham that which he hath spoken of him.
Page 36 - For they themselves shew of us what manner of entering in we had unto you. and how ye turned to God from idols to serve the living and true God ; 10 And to wait for his Son from heaven, whom he raised from the dead, even Jesus, which delivered us from the wrath to come.
Page 199 - But I certify you, brethren, that the gospel which was preached of me is not after man. For I neither received it of man, neither was I taught it, but by the revelation of Jesus Christ.