Nicene and Post-Nicene Fathers: First Series, Volume VIII St. Augustine: Expositions on the PsalmsPhilip Schaff, Arthur Cleveland Coxe "The Council of Nicaea in 325 AD marked the beginning of a new era in Christianity. For the first time, doctrines were organized into a single creed. The Nicene and Post-Nicene Fathers did most of their writing during and after this important event in Church history. Unlike the previous era of Christian writing, the Nicene and Post-Nicene era is dominated by a few very important and prolific writers. In Volume VIII of the 14-volume collected writings of the Nicenes and Post-Nicenes (first published between 1886 and 1889), readers will find Saint Augustines extensive treatment of the Psalms. Augustine took this book from the Old Testament and wove into it the revelation of Jesus as the savior of humanity. Through the skill of Augustine, it seems as though the Psalms had been written by an oracle who knew that eventually the messiah would come and wrote to pave the way. This volume is a valuable reference book for any Christian wishing to have the psalms illuminated and explained." |
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... Thee : " that is , by this very cir- soul which prayeth perfectly , see how she fears cuinstance , that those who crucify Thee under- not the day of judgment , and with a truly secure stand Thee not , the Gentiles shall believe on ...
... Thee : " that is , by this very cir- soul which prayeth perfectly , see how she fears cuinstance , that those who crucify Thee under- not the day of judgment , and with a truly secure stand Thee not , the Gentiles shall believe on ...
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... Thee according to Thine Heart " ( ver . 4 ) . The Lord render to Thee , not according to their heart , who thought by persecution they could destroy Thee ; but according to Thine Heart , wherein Thou knewest what profit Thy passion ...
... Thee according to Thine Heart " ( ver . 4 ) . The Lord render to Thee , not according to their heart , who thought by persecution they could destroy Thee ; but according to Thine Heart , wherein Thou knewest what profit Thy passion ...
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... Thee ” ( ver . 9 ) . And as He now offereth for us , " hear us in the day when we shall call on Thee . " PSALM XXI.5 TO THE END , A PSALM OF DAVID HIMSELF . 1. The title is a familiar one ; the Psalm is of Christ . " 2. " O Lord , the ...
... Thee ” ( ver . 9 ) . And as He now offereth for us , " hear us in the day when we shall call on Thee . " PSALM XXI.5 TO THE END , A PSALM OF DAVID HIMSELF . 1. The title is a familiar one ; the Psalm is of Christ . " 2. " O Lord , the ...
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... Thee for ( ver . 11 ) . They imagined a device , saying , " It prosperity ; and in like manner Thou wilt not is expedient that one die for all : " which they hear . And this Thou doest not to my folly , but were not able to establish ...
... Thee for ( ver . 11 ) . They imagined a device , saying , " It prosperity ; and in like manner Thou wilt not is expedient that one die for all : " which they hear . And this Thou doest not to my folly , but were not able to establish ...
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... Thee , O Lord , have I lift up my soul " ( ver . 1 ) with spiritual longing have I lift up the soul , that was trodden down on the earth with carnal longings . " O my God , in Thee I trust , I shall not be ashamed " ( ver . 2 ) . O my ...
... Thee , O Lord , have I lift up my soul " ( ver . 1 ) with spiritual longing have I lift up the soul , that was trodden down on the earth with carnal longings . " O my God , in Thee I trust , I shall not be ashamed " ( ver . 2 ) . O my ...
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Page 3 - Now if any man build upon this foundation gold, silver, precious stones, wood, hay, stubble ; every man's work shall be made manifest : for the day shall declare it. because it shall be revealed by fire ; and the fire shall try every man's work of what sort it is. If any man's work abide which he hath built thereupon, he shall receive a reward. If any man's work shall be burned, he shall suffer loss : but he himself shall be saved ; yet so as by fire.