The Parochial System: An Appeal to English ChurchmenJ.G. & F. Rivington, 1838 - 142 pages |
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Page 56
... hearts ' " day by day upon the spoils of those parishes which they propose to indemnify at the expense of others . Such have been the results of our measure of charity . By its fruits let it be known . Tried by this rule ; can we think ...
... hearts ' " day by day upon the spoils of those parishes which they propose to indemnify at the expense of others . Such have been the results of our measure of charity . By its fruits let it be known . Tried by this rule ; can we think ...
Page 62
... of riches too is gone by , and the need of forsaking them : -as if riches were less likely to produce worldliness of heart in a time of peace , than open apostasy in days of danger ; as if at this very hour there were 62 THE DEMANDS.
... of riches too is gone by , and the need of forsaking them : -as if riches were less likely to produce worldliness of heart in a time of peace , than open apostasy in days of danger ; as if at this very hour there were 62 THE DEMANDS.
Page 66
... heart as we should . We know that He said : " it is easier for a camel to go through the eye of a needle , than for a rich man to enter into the kingdom of heaven ; " but this does not alarm us , because He said again : " how hard it is ...
... heart as we should . We know that He said : " it is easier for a camel to go through the eye of a needle , than for a rich man to enter into the kingdom of heaven ; " but this does not alarm us , because He said again : " how hard it is ...
Page 68
... heart hath turned him aside , " that " the deceitfulness of riches " has beguiled him , that he knows not the contest because he is an unresisting captive . For if the danger be so great , the temptation so overpower- ing , how shall a ...
... heart hath turned him aside , " that " the deceitfulness of riches " has beguiled him , that he knows not the contest because he is an unresisting captive . For if the danger be so great , the temptation so overpower- ing , how shall a ...
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... heart : yet while we may not judge indivi- duals among our brethren , there are indications which give us much cause to fear that a worldly confidence in riches is too prevalent , even among those who believe that all their trust is in ...
... heart : yet while we may not judge indivi- duals among our brethren , there are indications which give us much cause to fear that a worldly confidence in riches is too prevalent , even among those who believe that all their trust is in ...
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Page 74 - Then Jesus beholding him loved him, and said unto him, One thing thou lackest : go thy way, sell whatsoever thou hast, and give to the poor, and thou shalt have treasure in heaven : and come, take up the cross, and follow me.
Page 62 - Lest haply after he hath laid the foundation, and is not able to finish it, all that behold it begin to mock him, saying, This man began to build, and was not able to finish.
Page 57 - He said therefore, A certain nobleman went into a far country to receive for himself a kingdom and to return.
Page 58 - He that is faithful in that which is least is faithful also in much: and he that is unjust in the least is unjust also in much.
Page 91 - Sell that ye have, and give alms; provide yourselves bags which wax not old, a treasure in the heavens that faileth not, where no thief approacheth, neither moth corrupteth. For where your treasure is, there will your heart be also.
Page 19 - There be many that say, Who will show us any good ? LORD, lift thou up the light of thy countenance upon us.
Page 61 - If any man come to me, and hate not his father, and mother, and wife, and children, and brethren, and sisters, yea, and his own life also, he cannot be my disciple.
Page 93 - Charge them that are rich in this world, that they be not high-minded, nor trust in uncertain riches, but in the living God, who giveth us richly all things to enjoy; that they do good, that they be rich in good works, ready to distribute, willing to communicate; laying up in store for themselves a good foundation against the time to come, that they may lay hold on eternal life.
Page 92 - Every man according as he purposeth in his heart, so let him give ; not grudgingly, or of necessity : for God loveth a cheerful giver.
Page 83 - Now I have prepared with all my might for the house of my God the gold for things to be made of gold, and the silver for things of silver, and the brass for things of brass, the iron for things of iron, and wood for things of wood; onyx stones, and stones to be set, glistering stones, and of divers colours, and all manner of precious stones, and marble stones in abundance. Moreover, because I have set my affection to the house of my God...