The works of the rev. John Newton, Volume 1J. Johnson... and J. Smith, 1808 |
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... salvation of his people ; and that he is wise , and strong , and faithful , to make even those things which seem contrary to this design , subservient to promote it ? You have allowed me to comment upon my own text ; yet the length of ...
... salvation of his people ; and that he is wise , and strong , and faithful , to make even those things which seem contrary to this design , subservient to promote it ? You have allowed me to comment upon my own text ; yet the length of ...
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... salvation of his soul . And if , through the weakness of his flesh , he is liable to be startled by the first impression of a sharp and sudden trial , he quickly flees to his strong refuge , remembers it is the Lord's doing , resigns ...
... salvation of his soul . And if , through the weakness of his flesh , he is liable to be startled by the first impression of a sharp and sudden trial , he quickly flees to his strong refuge , remembers it is the Lord's doing , resigns ...
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... salvation by grace , through faith in the Lord Jesus Christ ; and then to leave the application entirely to the agency of the Holy Spirit , who alone can enlighten the dark understandings of sinners , and enable them to receive , in a ...
... salvation by grace , through faith in the Lord Jesus Christ ; and then to leave the application entirely to the agency of the Holy Spirit , who alone can enlighten the dark understandings of sinners , and enable them to receive , in a ...
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... salvation . " For it is not easy to con- ceive , that the Lord should most signally bear testimony in favour of that mode of preaching which is least con- sistent with the truth , and with itself . But not to insist on this , nor to ...
... salvation . " For it is not easy to con- ceive , that the Lord should most signally bear testimony in favour of that mode of preaching which is least con- sistent with the truth , and with itself . But not to insist on this , nor to ...
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... salvation , from first to last , to the free sovereign grace of God . We should undoubtedly endeavour to maintain a consistency in our preaching ; but unless we keep the plan and manner of the Scripture constantly in view , and attend ...
... salvation , from first to last , to the free sovereign grace of God . We should undoubtedly endeavour to maintain a consistency in our preaching ; but unless we keep the plan and manner of the Scripture constantly in view , and attend ...
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Page 433 - Oh that my head were waters, and mine eyes a fountain of tears, that I might weep day and night for the slain of the daughter of my people!
Page 448 - So spake the seraph Abdiel, faithful found, Among the faithless faithful only he; Among innumerable false unmoved, Unshaken, unseduced, unterrified, His loyalty he kept, his love, his zeal ; Nor number nor example with him wrought To swerve from truth, or change his constant mind, Though single.
Page 234 - For every creature of God is good, and nothing to be refused, if it be received with thanksgiving : for it is sanctified by the word of God, and prayer.
Page 309 - A new commandment I give unto you : That you love one another, as I have loved you, that you also love one another. By this shall all men know that you are My disciples, if you have love one for another.
Page 319 - Surely in vain is the net spread in the sight of any bird," or, before the eyes of every thing that hath a wing, as in the original.
Page 170 - Christ; being filled with the fruits of righteousness which are by Jesus Christ, to the glory and praise of God.
Page 388 - And the twelve gates were twelve pearls ; every several gate was of one pearl. And the street of the city was pure gold as it were transparent glass.
Page 511 - Ye yourselves bear me witness, that I said, I am not the Christ, but that I am sent before him.
Page 349 - Who is a God like unto thee, that pardoneth iniquity, and passeth by the transgression of the remnant of his heritage? he retaineth not his anger for ever, because he delighteth in mercy.