Sermons, on subjects chiefly practical, with illustrative notes and an appendix, relating to the character of the Church of England, as distinguished both from other branches of the Reformation, and from the modern Church of RomeT. Cadell, 1824 - 398 pages |
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... improvement , which God , at the first , im- planted in our nature ; and which his good Spirit delighteth to rekindle , and to cherish , till it become a bright and unex → tinguishable flame . Awakened by that Spirit , let us SERMON I. 15.
... improvement , which God , at the first , im- planted in our nature ; and which his good Spirit delighteth to rekindle , and to cherish , till it become a bright and unex → tinguishable flame . Awakened by that Spirit , let us SERMON I. 15.
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... social intercourse improved , benevolence excited and employed , and capacities matured , for every thing true and honest , just and pure , lovely and of good report , virtuous and praise - worthy ? Is 52 SERMON III .
... social intercourse improved , benevolence excited and employed , and capacities matured , for every thing true and honest , just and pure , lovely and of good report , virtuous and praise - worthy ? Is 52 SERMON III .
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... improved , will but enhance that peace of God , which passeth all under- standing . Nor is he cold and insensible to those worldly blessings which a kind Providence may shed around his path . In his allotted sphere , he sees much that ...
... improved , will but enhance that peace of God , which passeth all under- standing . Nor is he cold and insensible to those worldly blessings which a kind Providence may shed around his path . In his allotted sphere , he sees much that ...
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... improved , in the affections and dispositions of his na- ture . He can , at all times , and in all places , hold sweet communion with his Maker . He can , at proper intervals , withdraw from the vicissitudes of earth , to the calm and ...
... improved , in the affections and dispositions of his na- ture . He can , at all times , and in all places , hold sweet communion with his Maker . He can , at proper intervals , withdraw from the vicissitudes of earth , to the calm and ...
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John Jebb. of the great world in the present century exhibited any symptoms of improvement ? In many instances we trust it has . And instances , it is hoped , will be- come at once more frequent , and more decisive . Meantime , as human ...
John Jebb. of the great world in the present century exhibited any symptoms of improvement ? In many instances we trust it has . And instances , it is hoped , will be- come at once more frequent , and more decisive . Meantime , as human ...
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Page 36 - And he arose, and came to his father. But when he was yet a great way off, his father saw him, and had compassion, and ran, and fell on his neck, and kissed him. And the son said unto him, Father, I have sinned against heaven, and in thy sight, and am no more worthy to be called thy son.
Page 106 - Melchizedek king of Salem brought forth bread and wine: and he was the priest of the most high God. And he blessed him, and said, Blessed be Abram of the most high God, possessor of heaven and earth: and blessed be the most high God, which hath delivered thine enemies into thy hand. And he gave him tithes of all.
Page 235 - YE that do truly and earnestly repent you of your sins, and are in love and charity with your neighbours, and intend to lead a new life, following the commandments of God, and walking from henceforth in his holy ways; Draw near with faith, and take this holy Sacrament to your comfort ; and make your hmnble confession to Almighty God, meekly kneeling upon your knees.
Page 107 - My Lord, if now I have found favour in thy sight, pass not away, I pray thee, from thy servant: let a little water, I pray you, be fetched, and wash your feet, and rest yourselves under the tree: and I will fetch a morsel of bread, and comfort ye your hearts; after that ye shall pass on: for therefore are ye come to your servant.
Page 237 - Hitherto shalt thou come, but no further: and here shall thy proud waves be stayed?
Page 126 - That be far from thee to do after this manner, to slay the righteous with the wicked, and that the righteous should be as the wicked, that be far from thee : Shall not the Judge of all the earth do right...
Page 18 - Wherefore take unto you the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand. Stand therefore, having your loins girt about with truth ; and having on the breast-plate of righteousness ; and your feet shod with the preparation of the gospel of peace ; above all, taking the shield of faith, wherewith ye shall be able to quench all the fiery darts of the wicked. And take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God...
Page 106 - And the Lord said, Shall I hide from Abraham that thing which I do; seeing that Abraham shall surely become a great and mighty nation, and all the nations of the earth shall be blessed in him...
Page 99 - By faith Abraham, when he was called to go out into a place which he should after receive for an inheritance, obeyed ; and he went out, not knowing whither he went.
Page 88 - And not only so, but we glory in tribulations also: knowing that tribulation worketh patience ; .and patience, experience; and experience, hope: and hope maketh not ashamed; because the love of God is shed abroad in our hearts by the Holy Ghost which is given unto us.