A Measuring Reed to Separate Between the Precious and the Vile: In Two Parts. Part I. Shewing what are No Certain Signs of a Renewed Or Gracious State. Part II. Shewing what are Distinguishing Signs of a Truly Renewed and Gracious State |
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... sincerity the foun- ion upon which his own belief of divine ac- tance is built . In order to be able to de- e with correctness on this point , it is indis- sably necessary , that we should know nd what amo the distinguishing ...
... sincerity the foun- ion upon which his own belief of divine ac- tance is built . In order to be able to de- e with correctness on this point , it is indis- sably necessary , that we should know nd what amo the distinguishing ...
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... whether Job's respect to God was thus mercenary or no ; and by put- ting the proof of the sincerity and goodness of his respect to God upon this issue . ' " " Against what is advanced , some may object that passage 143.
... whether Job's respect to God was thus mercenary or no ; and by put- ting the proof of the sincerity and goodness of his respect to God upon this issue . ' " " Against what is advanced , some may object that passage 143.
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... sincerity to be delivered from all sin , and take blame to themselves , whenever they deviate in any de- gree from the holy law of God , I feel pity to- wards , and love ; but as for those who give way to their evil tempers , and bring ...
... sincerity to be delivered from all sin , and take blame to themselves , whenever they deviate in any de- gree from the holy law of God , I feel pity to- wards , and love ; but as for those who give way to their evil tempers , and bring ...
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... sincerity of professors unto others , and also to their own consci- ences . And , " First , I shall consider christian practice and an holy life , as a manifestation and sign of the sincerity of a professing christian to others . That ...
... sincerity of professors unto others , and also to their own consci- ences . And , " First , I shall consider christian practice and an holy life , as a manifestation and sign of the sincerity of a professing christian to others . That ...
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... sincerity of professing christians ; so reason teaches the same thing . Reason shews , that men's deeds are better and more faithful interpreters of their minds , than their words . The com- mon sense of all mankind , through all ages ...
... sincerity of professing christians ; so reason teaches the same thing . Reason shews , that men's deeds are better and more faithful interpreters of their minds , than their words . The com- mon sense of all mankind , through all ages ...
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Page 223 - For his eyes are upon the ways of man, And he seeth all his goings. There is no darkness, nor shadow of death, Where the workers of iniquity may hide themselves.
Page 55 - And they come unto thee as the people cometh, and they sit before thee as my people, and they hear thy words, but they will not do them : for with their mouth they shew much love, but their heart goeth after their covetousness. 32 And, lo, thou art unto them as a very lovely song of one that hath a pleasant voice, and can play well on an instrument : for they hear thy words, but they do them not.
Page 169 - And he said, The God of our fathers hath chosen thee, that thou shouldest know his will, and see that Just One, and shouldest hear the voice of his mouth. 15 For thou shalt be his witness unto all men, of what thou hast seen and heard.
Page 55 - Yet they seek Me daily, and delight to know My ways, as a nation that did righteousness,, and forsook not the ordinance of their God : they ask of Me the ordinances of justice; they take delight in approaching to God.
Page 169 - And we have seen and do testify, that the Father sent the Son to be the Saviour of the world.
Page 81 - Behold my servant, whom I have chosen ; my beloved, in whom my soul is well pleased: I will put my spirit upon him, and he shall shew judgment to the Gentiles.
Page 206 - And Pharaoh sent, and called for Moses and Aaron, and said unto them, I have sinned this time: the LORD is righteous, and I and my people are wicked. Intreat the LORD (for it is enough) that there be no more mighty thunderings and hail; and I will let you go, and ye shall stay no longer.
Page 213 - Yea, a man may say, Thou hast faith, and I have works: show me thy faith without thy works, and I will show thee my faith by my works.
Page 190 - And he took the book of the covenant, and read in the audience of the people : and they said, All that the Lord hath spoken will we do, and be obedient.