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... is true , that controversies , in some respects , have greatly hurt religion ; but it is as true , that , in others , they have done it infinite service . If the corrupters of our faith , and the opposers clvi THE PREFACE .
... is true , that controversies , in some respects , have greatly hurt religion ; but it is as true , that , in others , they have done it infinite service . If the corrupters of our faith , and the opposers clvi THE PREFACE .
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... infinite goodness and truth can no more be supposed to have set them in opposition to each other in the nature of things , than to feel them opposite in himself . Now , that religion is good , we know by experience , because man can be ...
... infinite goodness and truth can no more be supposed to have set them in opposition to each other in the nature of things , than to feel them opposite in himself . Now , that religion is good , we know by experience , because man can be ...
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... infinite goodness he gave us being ; but being , without this union , must have been a curse , instead of a blessing . Religion therefore is necessary . And though the true religion is not absolutely necessary to our subsist- ence in ...
... infinite goodness he gave us being ; but being , without this union , must have been a curse , instead of a blessing . Religion therefore is necessary . And though the true religion is not absolutely necessary to our subsist- ence in ...
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... infinite in both , with regard to transgressors . Again , it may be matter of certainty to us , that God is in- finitely good and communicative ; and yet , that one half of eternity passed before any creature was brought into being ; I ...
... infinite in both , with regard to transgressors . Again , it may be matter of certainty to us , that God is in- finitely good and communicative ; and yet , that one half of eternity passed before any creature was brought into being ; I ...
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... infinite skill and strength ; nor the upper , as a raw and feeble rider , by no means equal to a task so arduous . Convinced of this , he must be satisfied , that none but he , who made him , is able to mend him ; and that in the true ...
... infinite skill and strength ; nor the upper , as a raw and feeble rider , by no means equal to a task so arduous . Convinced of this , he must be satisfied , that none but he , who made him , is able to mend him ; and that in the true ...
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Page 295 - Therefore thus saith the LORD God, Behold, I lay in Zion for a foundation a stone, a tried stone, a precious corner stone, a sure foundation: he that believeth shall not make haste.
Page 311 - BLESSED Lord, who hast caused all holy Scriptures to be written for our learning; Grant that we may in such wise hear them, read, mark, learn, and inwardly digest them, that by patience, and comfort of thy holy Word, we may embrace, and ever hold fast the blessed hope of everlasting life, which thou hast given us in our Saviour Jesus Christ.
Page 347 - Let no man beguile you of your reward in a voluntary humility and worshipping of angels, intruding into those things which he hath not seen, vainly puffed up by his fleshly mind...
Page 297 - Behold the Lord God will come with strong hand, and his arm shall rule for him: behold, his reward is with him, and his work before him. He shall feed his flock like a shepherd: he shall gather the lambs with his arm, and carry them in his bosom, and shall gently lead those that are with young.
Page 330 - But their minds were blinded ; for until this day remaineth the same veil untaken away in the reading of the Old Testament, which veil is done away in Christ ; but even unto this day, when Moses is read, the veil is upon their heart : nevertheless, when it shall turn to the Lord, the veil shall be taken away (now the Lord is that spirit ; and where the spirit of the Lord is, there is liberty).
Page 288 - I will declare the decree: the Lord hath said unto me, Thou art my Son; this day have I begotten thee. Ask of me, and I shall give thee the heathen for thine inheritance, and the uttermost parts of the earth for thy possession.
Page clix - Jesus answered them, I told you, and ye believed not: the works that I do in my Father's name, they bear witness of me.
Page xci - Give strong drink unto him that is ready to perish, and wine unto those that be of heavy hearts. Let him drink and forget his poverty and remember his misery no more.
Page 399 - But now the righteousness of God without the law is manifested, being witnessed by the law and the prophets; Even the righteousness of God which is by faith of Jesus Christ unto all and upon all them that believe...
Page 435 - He that despised Moses' law died without mercy under two or three witnesses : of how much sorer punishment, suppose ye, shall he be thought worthy, who hath trodden under foot the Son of God, and hath counted the Blood of the Covenant, wherewith He was sanctified, an unholy thing, and hath done despite unto the Spirit of grace ? For we know Him that hath said, Vengeance belongeth unto Me, I will recompense, saith the Lord.