But this I say, He which soweth sparingly shall reap also sparingly; and he which soweth bountifully shall reap also bountifully. Every man according as he purposeth in his heart, so let him give ; not grudgingly, or of necessity : for God loveth a cheerful... The Works of President Edwards - Page 400by Jonathan Edwards - 1817Full view - About this book
| 1826 - 416 pages
...hath a very beautiful one, in relation to this, when he saith : Every man according as hepurposeth in his heart, so let him give, not grudgingly, or of necessity; for God foveth a cheerful giver. It may appear paradoxical to men of the world, but to the renewed nature taught... | |
| John Scott - 1826 - 650 pages
...readily and cheerfully. For this is the apostle's own direction. Every man according as he purpose th in his heart, so let him give ; not grudgingly, or of necessity : for God loveth a cheerful giver, 2 Cor. ix. 7. And indeed if we give alms out of a principle of mercy and compassion,... | |
| 1859 - 632 pages
...; and he which soweth bountifully shall reap also bountifully. Every man according as he purposeth in his heart, so let him give ; not grudgingly, or of necessity: for God loveth a cheerful giver. And God is able to make all grace abound toward you ; that ye, always having... | |
| 1827 - 524 pages
...; and he which soweth bountifully, shall reap also bountifully. Every man according as he purposeth in his heart, so let him give ; not grudgingly, or of necessity. For God loveth a cheerful giver. And God is able to make all grace abound toward you; that ye, always having... | |
| John Platts - 1827 - 572 pages
...his neck and kissed him. u See on 1 COR. xvi. 17. V2 COH. ix. 7 : Every man according as he purposeth in his heart, so let him give ; not grudgingly, or of necessity : for God loveth a cheerful giver. w GEN. xlv. 5, 8 : Now therefore be not grieved, nor angry with yourselves,... | |
| William Dodd - 1828 - 522 pages
...: and he which soweth bountifully, shall reap also bountifully. Every man according as he purposeth in his heart, so let him give : not grudgingly, or of necessity : for God loveth a cheerful giver. And God is able to make all grace abound toward you, that ye, always having... | |
| 1828 - 852 pages
...treasury; they entreat the rich to give freely, as they have received. Every man according as he purposeth in his heart, so let him give ; not grudgingly or of necessity : for God loveth a cheerful giver." NEW ZEALAND MISSIONS. 'A painfully interesting narrative has been published... | |
| Jeremy Taylor (bp. of Down and Connor.) - 1828 - 732 pages
...sparingly, — and he whicb soweth bountifully, shall reap bountifully. Every man according as he purposeth in his heart, so let him give, not grudgingly or of necessity, for God loveth a cheerful giver. 2 Cor. is. 6, 7. Make to yourselves friends of the mammon of unrighteousness,... | |
| 1852 - 248 pages
...and he which soweth bountifully ' shall reap also bountifully. Every man according as he purposeth in his heart, so let him give ; not grudgingly, or of necessity : for God loveth a cheerful giver. 2 Cor. ix, 6, 7. As we have therefore opportunity, let us do good unto all... | |
| 1829 - 516 pages
...him, how dwelleth the love of God in him ?" (1 John iii. 17.) " Every man, according as he purposeth in his heart, so let him give ; not grudgingly or of necessity, for God loveth a cheerful giver." — (2 Cor. ix. 7.) One day, opening this box, he found in it a sum of about... | |
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