...their mean clothing. But is a man so poor that he cannot get better ? Still let him wait upon God. ' Godliness hath the promise of this life, as well as of that to come.' Had the poor man served God better, perhaps he had not been so poor ; certainly this is true,...

...temperance and sobriety, and .whose conduct entitles him to respe& and esteem from all good men ; thus " godliness hath the promise of this life, as well as of that which is to come."* * f, Tim. iv. 2. But there may be a great difference between a good and a bad man as I have...

...you seek first the kingdom of God and his righteousness, all these things shall be added to you, for godliness hath the promise of this life, as well as of that which is to come. Were you sure therefore of living a great many years, it would be your best and wisest way...

...rewardeth me according to my righteousness.' Sometimes he rewards them with temporal blessings : for godliness hath the promise of this life, as well as of that which is to come. Sometimes Providence doth notably interpose, and load obedience with blessings herein •the...

...substance, and with tfie first-fruits of all thine increase: so shall thy barns befitted with plenty. GODLINESS hath the promise of this life, as well as of that which is to come. How many have been beggared by vice, how few comparatively by religion! As a general maxim...

...even political jealousies and animosities retire into the shades of forgetfulness ! Yes, my hearers, godliness hath the promise of this life, as well as of that which is to come. The spirit of Christian benevolence is the only one which will change, completely, the aspect...

...temperance and sobriety, and whose conduct entitles him to respect and esteem from all good men ; thus " godliness hath the promise of this life, as well as of that which is to come."* But there may be a great difference between a good and a bad man, as I have already observed,...

...inwardly exclaiming, when he looked at his decent and respectable dress, as he arose in the morning, " Godliness hath the promise of this life, as well as of that which is to come." " Since I have served God, how abundantly hath he provided for me." When the servants had...

...best security for your temporal prosperity, (at least so much of it as is really good for you,) for godliness hath the promise of this life, as well as of that which is to come. And this will be the best and surest pledge for your fulfilling the duties of life, not only...

...elevates the human character is a permanent blessing; and practically true is the inspired declaration, that "godliness hath the promise of this life, as well as of that which is to come." A FRIBNn TO THE. POOR. THE TEARS OF PARENTS— (continued from p. 40.) For the Christian...