The Works of President Edwards, Volume 3Leavitt & Allen, 1856 - Congregational churches |
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... gracious affections . Not but that it is possible that such suggestions may be the occasion , or accidental cause of gracious affections ; for so may a mistake and delusion ; but it is never pro- perly the foundation of gracious ...
... gracious affections . Not but that it is possible that such suggestions may be the occasion , or accidental cause of gracious affections ; for so may a mistake and delusion ; but it is never pro- perly the foundation of gracious ...
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... gracious affections have a tendency to promote this Christian tender- ness of heart , that has been spoken of ; not only a godly sorrow , but also a gracious joy : Psal . ii . 11 , " Serve the Lord with fear , and rejoice with tremble ...
... gracious affections have a tendency to promote this Christian tender- ness of heart , that has been spoken of ; not only a godly sorrow , but also a gracious joy : Psal . ii . 11 , " Serve the Lord with fear , and rejoice with tremble ...
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... gracious affections will cause men to practise religion perseveringly , and at all times . Religion may alter greatly in process of time , as to its consistence with men's private interest , in many respects ; and therefore he that ...
... gracious affections will cause men to practise religion perseveringly , and at all times . Religion may alter greatly in process of time , as to its consistence with men's private interest , in many respects ; and therefore he that ...
Contents
Concerning the nature of the Affections and their importance in | 1 |
Showing what are no certain Signs that Religious Affections are truly | 22 |
Showing what are distinguishing Signs of truly gracious and holy | 63 |
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