 | William Penn - Christian life - 1807 - 394 pages
...come down to us. But when this is done, " To this man will I look, saith the Lord, even to him that is poor, and of a contrite spirit, and that trembleth at my word :"' To the sick heart, the wounded soul, the hungry and thirsty, the weary and heavy laden ones ; such... | |
 | Thomas Scott - Religion - 1808 - 584 pages
...we carefully examine the language of Scripture, we must be convinced, that humility is a radical and most important part of holiness; and especially that humiliation for sin is essential to It the existence of holiness in the heart of a fallen creature.—" To this man will I look, even to... | |
 | 1808 - 602 pages
...will accept are those of a broken and contrite heart. " To this man will I look, even to him that is poor and of a contrite spirit, and that trembleth at my word," Isa. Ixvi. 2." Art. XVI, Poems and Tales. Uy Miss Trefusis. '2 vols. foolscap 8vo. pp. 360. Tipper,... | |
 | William Newcome - Bible - 1809 - 512 pages
...when he was set, his disciples came unto him. l 2 And he opened his mouth and taught them, saying, 3 Blessed are the poor in spirit : for their's is the kingdom of heaven. 4 Blessed are they that mourn : for they shall be comforted. 5 Blessed are the meek : for they shall... | |
 | William Romaine - Christian life - 1809 - 316 pages
...self, is made capable of receiving the fulness which is of God. Then is the promise fulfilled — " Blessed are the poor in spirit, for their's is the kingdom of heaven" — it is their's now — not only in title, but also in possession : for the kingdom of God is within... | |
 | Thomas Scott - Sermons, English - 1810 - 538 pages
...healing medicine to the sick? relief to the indigent, liberty to the captive, or sight to the blind? " Blessed are the poor in " spirit, for their's is the kingdom of God." When the soul is truly humbled for sin, the gospel is more suited to its case, than any illustration... | |
 | Charles Simeon - Sermons - 1810 - 518 pages
...instantly fix his eyes on him; according to that promise, " To this man will I look, even to him that is poor and of a contrite spirit, and that trembleth at my word." " When his people of old began to repent of their transgressions, he was attentive . to the first motions... | |
 | William Huntington (works.) - 1811 - 506 pages
...little help." God's eyes are still upon us for good; for, " To this man will I look, even to him that is poor, and of a contrite spirit, and that trembleth at my word." All this, my brother, paves the way for mercy, and makes it highly acceptable when it comes. Jesus... | |
 | John Bunyan - Adventure and adventurers - 1811 - 462 pages
...and they have confessed the same. " To this man will I look" (saith the King,) " even to him that is poor, and of a contrite spirit, and that trembleth at my word." • O pilgrims, attend to this ! Pride and ingratitude go hand in hand. Study, ever study the favours... | |
 | Samuel Davies, Samuel Finley - Presbyterian Church - 1811 - 550 pages
...riches, learning, glory, and power : But to this man will I look, saith the Lord, even to him that is poor, and of a contrite spirit, and that trembleth at my word. Let us inquire into the import of each of the characters. I. It is the poor man to whom the Majesty... | |
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BLESSED are the poor in spirit: for their's is the kingdom of heaven. BLESSED are they that mourn : for they shall be comforted. 
