A practical treatise upon Christian perfection. Repr. [of the 1726 ed.].1807 |
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Pagina 11
... passions , the sla- very of our own natures , the power of evil spirits , and unite us to God , the true fountain of all real good . This is the mighty change which Chris-- tianity aims at , to put us into a new state , reform our whole ...
... passions , the sla- very of our own natures , the power of evil spirits , and unite us to God , the true fountain of all real good . This is the mighty change which Chris-- tianity aims at , to put us into a new state , reform our whole ...
Pagina 43
... passions , and keep us separate from God , the only happiness of all spirits . My kingdom , saith our blessed Saviour , is not UPON CHRISTIAN PERFECTION . 43 CHAP III Chistianity requireth a renunciation of the world, and all worldly ...
... passions , and keep us separate from God , the only happiness of all spirits . My kingdom , saith our blessed Saviour , is not UPON CHRISTIAN PERFECTION . 43 CHAP III Chistianity requireth a renunciation of the world, and all worldly ...
Pagina 45
... passion : it farther teaches us , that Chris- tianity is a calling that puts an end to all other cal- lings ; that we are no longer to consider it as our proper state or employment to take care of oxen , look after an estate , or attend ...
... passion : it farther teaches us , that Chris- tianity is a calling that puts an end to all other cal- lings ; that we are no longer to consider it as our proper state or employment to take care of oxen , look after an estate , or attend ...
Pagina 83
... passions ; if they can find out such self - enjoyments of their riches as show that they love God with all their strength , and their neighbours as themselves ; if they can find out such instances of splendor and greatness , as gratify ...
... passions ; if they can find out such self - enjoyments of their riches as show that they love God with all their strength , and their neighbours as themselves ; if they can find out such instances of splendor and greatness , as gratify ...
Pagina 91
... passion after water , by a difference in their constitu- tions ; but still , thirst after water is the ruling desire in both of them . Two epicures , by a difference in their constitu- tion , may differ in the manner of their eagerness ...
... passion after water , by a difference in their constitu- tions ; but still , thirst after water is the ruling desire in both of them . Two epicures , by a difference in their constitu- tion , may differ in the manner of their eagerness ...
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Pagina 79 - Therefore take no thought, saying: What shall we eat? Or, what shall we drink? Or, wherewithal shall we be clothed? (For after all these things do the Gentiles seek.) For your heavenly Father knoweth that ye have need of all these things. But seek ye first the Kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things shall be added unto you.
Pagina 16 - Who gave himself for our sins, that he might deliver us from this present evil world, according to the will of God and our Father: 5.
Pagina 107 - And when he had called the people unto him with his disciples also, he said unto them, Whosoever will come after me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross, and follow me.
Pagina 332 - There is one glory of the sun, and another glory of the moon, and another glory of the stars; for one star differeth from another star in glory. So also is the resurrection of the dead.
Pagina 390 - And if thine eye offend thee, pluck it out : it is better for thee to enter into the kingdom of God with one eye, than having two eyes to be cast into hell fire ; where their worm dieth not, and the fire is not quenched.
Pagina 346 - Let no corrupt communication proceed out of your mouth, but that which is good to the use of edifying, that it may minister grace unto the hearers.
Pagina 63 - And it came to pass, that the beggar died, and was carried by the angels into Abraham's bosom...
Pagina 55 - 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.
Pagina 155 - Most gladly therefore will I rather glory in my infirmities, that the power of Christ may rest upon me. Therefore I take pleasure in infirmities, in reproaches, in necessities, in persecutions, in distresses for Christ's sake: for when I am weak, then am I strong.
Pagina 22 - And let this apparel and horse be delivered to the hand of one of the king's most noble princes, that they may array the man withal whom the king delighteth to honour...