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... respect to an inward and spiritual life . Many also are the passions , prejudices , and interests , by which the greater part of learned men are influenced in their in- quiries after truth . Till these are in some degree subdued , they ...
... respect to an inward and spiritual life . Many also are the passions , prejudices , and interests , by which the greater part of learned men are influenced in their in- quiries after truth . Till these are in some degree subdued , they ...
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... respects ; could they enter the school of Christ with that child - like simplicity , which he requires as indispensably neces- sary for all religious attainments ; could they seriously determine to keep the commandments , that is X PREFACE ...
... respects ; could they enter the school of Christ with that child - like simplicity , which he requires as indispensably neces- sary for all religious attainments ; could they seriously determine to keep the commandments , that is X PREFACE ...
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... respect changed , inasmuch as an evil life cannot be converted into a good life , nor a good life into an evil life , because they are opposites , and conver- sion into an opposite is extinction . It is on account of this opposition ...
... respect changed , inasmuch as an evil life cannot be converted into a good life , nor a good life into an evil life , because they are opposites , and conver- sion into an opposite is extinction . It is on account of this opposition ...
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... respect to salvation , to know whether the good , which he does , be from God , or not from God , it is expedient that it should be revealed ; but before it is re- vealed , it may be necessary to speak con- cerning the various kinds of ...
... respect to salvation , to know whether the good , which he does , be from God , or not from God , it is expedient that it should be revealed ; but before it is re- vealed , it may be necessary to speak con- cerning the various kinds of ...
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... respect to the reason or ground of its being so . But it was perceived to be otherwise with the faith of those who were not principled in evil . 50. Hence it may be seen what spiri- tual faith is , and what faith is not spiri- tual ...
... respect to the reason or ground of its being so . But it was perceived to be otherwise with the faith of those who were not principled in evil . 50. Hence it may be seen what spiri- tual faith is , and what faith is not spiri- tual ...
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Page 93 - Again, ye have heard that it hath been said by them of old time, Thou shalt not forswear thyself, but shalt perform unto the Lord thine oaths: But I say unto you, Swear not at all...
Page 18 - And inasmuch as ye have done it to one of the least of these my brethren, ye have done it unto me...
Page 90 - Agree with thine adversary quickly, whiles thou art in the way with him; lest at any time the adversary deliver thee to the judge, and the judge deliver thee to the officer, and thou be cast into prison. Verily I say unto thee, Thou shalt by no means come out thence, till thou hast paid the uttermost farthing.
Page 19 - But he shall say, I tell you, I know you not whence ye are : depart from me all ye workers of iniquity.
Page 88 - I know thy works, that thou art neither cold nor hot : I would thou wert cold or hot. So then because thou art lukewarm, and neither cold nor hot, I will spue thee out of my mouth.
Page 113 - He that hath an ear, let him hear what the Spirit saith unto the churches; To him that overcometh will I give to eat of the hidden manna, and will give him a white stone, and in the stone a new name written, which no man knoweth saving he that receiveth it.
Page 26 - Therefore if any of you be a blasphemer of God, an hinderer or slanderer of his Word, an adulterer, or be in malice, or envy, or in any other grievous crime, repent you of your sins, or else come not to that holy Table...
Page 16 - A good tree cannot bring forth evil fruit, neither can a corrupt tree bring forth good fruit. Every tree that bringeth not forth good fruit is hewn down, and cast into the fire. Wherefore by their fruits ye shall know them.
Page 72 - Behold, I stand at the door, and knock : if any man hear my voice, and open the door, I will come in to him, and sup with him, and he with me.
Page 114 - And he that overcometh, and keepeth my works unto the end, to him will I give power over the nations: And he shall rule them with a rod of iron; as the vessels of a potter shall they be broken to shivers: even as I received of my Father.