The Works of George Bull, D.D. Lord Bishop of St. David's, Volume 1At the Clarendon Press, 1827 - Christian life |
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... short and uncertain abode in this world is the gift of God , and the effect of his grace , which therefore ought to be sought for by humble and earnest prayer . PSALM Xxxix . 4 . Lord , make me to know mine end , and the measure of my ...
... short and uncertain abode in this world is the gift of God , and the effect of his grace , which therefore ought to be sought for by humble and earnest prayer . PSALM Xxxix . 4 . Lord , make me to know mine end , and the measure of my ...
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... short of that most consummate perfect beatitude of the kingdom of heaven , with which they are to be crowned and rewarded in the resurrection and so on the contrary , that the souls of all the wicked are presently after death in a state ...
... short of that most consummate perfect beatitude of the kingdom of heaven , with which they are to be crowned and rewarded in the resurrection and so on the contrary , that the souls of all the wicked are presently after death in a state ...
Page 87
... short , there is no doubt but that the blessed Virgin was as humble and lowly in her spirit , as she was low and mean in her fortune and condition , and that God in bestowing so singular a grace and favour on her had respect to that ...
... short , there is no doubt but that the blessed Virgin was as humble and lowly in her spirit , as she was low and mean in her fortune and condition , and that God in bestowing so singular a grace and favour on her had respect to that ...
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... short answer , Who is my mother ? and who are my brethren ? And he stretched forth his hands to- wards his disciples , and said , Behold my mother and my brethren ! for whosoever shall do the will of my Father which is in heaven , the ...
... short answer , Who is my mother ? and who are my brethren ? And he stretched forth his hands to- wards his disciples , and said , Behold my mother and my brethren ! for whosoever shall do the will of my Father which is in heaven , the ...
Page 126
... short , because it was " a disease " , " by God's per- mission and appointment , " sent or inflicted on him 4 Καὶ διὰ τὰς πυκνάς σου ἀσθενείας . r Morbus a Satana immissus . 66 by Satan . " And I doubt not but 126 SERM . V. St. Paul's ...
... short , because it was " a disease " , " by God's per- mission and appointment , " sent or inflicted on him 4 Καὶ διὰ τὰς πυκνάς σου ἀσθενείας . r Morbus a Satana immissus . 66 by Satan . " And I doubt not but 126 SERM . V. St. Paul's ...
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Page 181 - But he that knew not, and did commit things worthy of stripes, shall be beaten with few stripes. For unto whomsoever much is given, of him shall be much required; and to whom men have committed much, of him they will ask the more.
Page 218 - Thou hast a few names even in Sardis which have not defiled their garments; and they shall walk with me in white: for they are worthy.
Page 56 - Therefore we are always confident, knowing that, whilst we are at home in the body, we are absent from the LORD : (for we walk by faith, not by sight :) we are confident, I say, and willing rather to be absent from the body, and to be present with the LORD.
Page 110 - For he hath regarded the low estate of his handmaiden: for, behold, from henceforth all generations shall call me blessed. For he that is mighty hath done to me great things; and holy is his name. And his mercy is on them that fear him from generation to generation.
Page 247 - Even unto this present hour we both hunger, and thirst, and are naked, and are buffeted, and have no certain dwellingplace ; and labour, working with our own hands...
Page 196 - Behold, thou hast made my days as an handbreadth; and mine age is as nothing before thee: verily every man at his best state is altogether vanity.