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... , What is the nature of true religion ? And wherein do lie the distinguishing notes of that virtue and holiness that is acceptable in the sight of God ? --from the Introduction The Author's Preface CONTENTS PAGE 15 Part I CONCERNING THE.
... , What is the nature of true religion ? And wherein do lie the distinguishing notes of that virtue and holiness that is acceptable in the sight of God ? --from the Introduction The Author's Preface CONTENTS PAGE 15 Part I CONCERNING THE.
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... wherein their religion did thus appear true and pure , and in its proper glory . Here I would , 1. Show what is intended by the affections . 2. Observe some things which make it evident , that a great part of true religion lies in the ...
... wherein their religion did thus appear true and pure , and in its proper glory . Here I would , 1. Show what is intended by the affections . 2. Observe some things which make it evident , that a great part of true religion lies in the ...
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... wherein the approbation or dislike , pleasedness or aversion , are stronger , wherein we may rise higher and higher , till the soul comes to act vigorously and sensibly , and the actings of the soul are with that strength , that ...
... wherein the approbation or dislike , pleasedness or aversion , are stronger , wherein we may rise higher and higher , till the soul comes to act vigorously and sensibly , and the actings of the soul are with that strength , that ...
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... wherein the soul approves of something present , there is a degree of pleasedness ; and that pleasedness , if it be in a considerable degree , is the very same with the affections of joy or delight . And if the will disapproves of what ...
... wherein the soul approves of something present , there is a degree of pleasedness ; and that pleasedness , if it be in a considerable degree , is the very same with the affections of joy or delight . And if the will disapproves of what ...
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... wherein there is a composition of each of the aforementioned kinds of actings of the will ; as in the affection of pity , there is something of the former kind to- wards the person suffering , and something of the latter towards what he ...
... wherein there is a composition of each of the aforementioned kinds of actings of the will ; as in the affection of pity , there is something of the former kind to- wards the person suffering , and something of the latter towards what he ...
Contents
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Moving Testimonies are no Sign | 95 |
Gracious Affections are from Divine | 124 |
They are founded on the moral Excel | 179 |
They arise from Divine Illumination | 192 |
They are attended with a Change | 266 |
They beget and promote the Temper | 272 |
Proportion | 292 |
False Affections rest satisfied in Themselves | 303 |
1 Christian Practice is the chief Sign | 327 |
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Page 188 - Great and marvellous are thy works, Lord God Almighty; just and true are thy ways, thou King of saints. Who shall not fear thee, O Lord, and glorify thy name ? for thou only art holy: for all nations shall come and worship before thee; for thy judgments are made manifest.
Page 42 - And when he was come near, he beheld the city, and wept over it, saying, If thou hadst known, even thou, at least in this thy day, the things which belong unto thy peace ! but now they are hid from thine eyes.
Page 92 - PRAISE ye the LORD: For it is good to sing praises unto our God; For it is pleasant; and praise is comely.
Page 69 - Him : the eyes of your understanding being enlightened that ye may know what is the hope of His calling, and what the riches of the glory of his inheritance in the saints...
Page 274 - But if ye have bitter envying and strife in your hearts, glory not, and lie not against the truth. This wisdom descendeth not from above, but is earthly, sensual, devilish. For where envying and strife is, there is confusion and every evil work.
Page 127 - But ye are not in the flesh, but in the Spirit, if so be that the Spirit of God dwell in you. Now, if any man have not the Spirit of Christ, he is none of His.
Page 34 - O God, Thou art my' God; early will I seek Thee: My soul thirsteth for Thee, my flesh longeth for Thee In a dry and thirsty land, where no water is ; To see Thy power and Thy glory, So as I have seen Thee in the sanctuary.
Page 286 - But after that the kindness and love of God our Saviour toward man appeared, not by works of righteousness which we have done, but according to his mercy he saved us, by the washing of regeneration, and renewing of the Holy Ghost...