Christ on the mount, a practical exposition of the fifth, sixth, and seventh chapters of the Gospel according to Matthew |
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... poor in spirit , " says this heavenly teacher , " for theirs is the kingdom of hea- ven . " The true source of happiness , or the chief good of man , has been a subject which , in all ages , has occupied the anxious attention of the ...
... poor in spirit , " says this heavenly teacher , " for theirs is the kingdom of hea- ven . " The true source of happiness , or the chief good of man , has been a subject which , in all ages , has occupied the anxious attention of the ...
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... poor in spirit . " From what we have already said it must be plain , that in these words Jesus does not refer to the outward condition of a man . It is altogether an error , to suppose that either poverty or riches is essential to true ...
... poor in spirit . " From what we have already said it must be plain , that in these words Jesus does not refer to the outward condition of a man . It is altogether an error , to suppose that either poverty or riches is essential to true ...
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... poor in spirit , whom our Lord pronounces blessed , we must understand those who are humbled before God under a sense of their own insignificance , and utter vileness ; who are lying low at the divine footstool in quiet submission ...
... poor in spirit , whom our Lord pronounces blessed , we must understand those who are humbled before God under a sense of their own insignificance , and utter vileness ; who are lying low at the divine footstool in quiet submission ...
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... poor , he is contented , peaceful , and resigned ; if rich in this world's goods , he is poor in spirit . The elements of real enjoyment are in that man's heart . " Peace is sown for the righteous , and gladness for the upright in heart ...
... poor , he is contented , peaceful , and resigned ; if rich in this world's goods , he is poor in spirit . The elements of real enjoyment are in that man's heart . " Peace is sown for the righteous , and gladness for the upright in heart ...
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... poor from the dunghill , and causeth him to sit among princes . " Often did the humble believer sit like another Lazarus at the master's gate , feeling that he was a worthless beggar , all covered over with sores , and gladly did he ...
... poor from the dunghill , and causeth him to sit among princes . " Often did the humble believer sit like another Lazarus at the master's gate , feeling that he was a worthless beggar , all covered over with sores , and gladly did he ...
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Page 313 - When I say unto the wicked, Thou shalt surely die; and thou givest him not warning, nor speakest to warn the wicked from his wicked way, to save his life; the same wicked man shall die in his iniquity; but his blood will I require at thine hand.
Page 207 - Lest I be full, and deny thee, and say, Who is the LORD ? or lest I be poor, and steal, and take the name of my God in vain.
Page 275 - Therefore thou art inexcusable, O man, whosoever thou art that judgest: for wherein thou judgest another, thou condemnest thyself; for thou that judgest doest the same things.
Page 301 - Enter ye in at the strait gate : for wide is the gate, and broad is the way, that leadeth to destruction, and many there be which go in thereat : because strait is the gate, and narrow is the way, which leadeth unto life, and few there be that find it.
Page 9 - And the Holy Ghost descended in a bodily shape like a dove upon him ; and a voice came from heaven, which said, Thou art my beloved Son; in thee I am well pleased.
Page 268 - Let not him that eateth despise him that eateth not; and let not him which eateth not judge him that eateth : for God hath received him.
Page 326 - Then certain of the vagabond Jews, exorcists, took upon them to call over them which had evil spirits the name of the Lord Jesus, saying, We adjure you by Jesus whom Paul preacheth.
Page 223 - There is no soundness in my flesh because of Thine anger ; Neither is there any rest in my bones because of my sin. For mine iniquities are gone over mine head : As an heavy burden they are too heavy for me.
Page 172 - What shall we do then? 11 He answereth, and saith unto them, He that hath two coats, let him impart to him that hath none ; and he that hath meat, let him do likewise.
Page 147 - If thou meet thine enemy's ox or his ass going astray, thou shalt surely bring it back to him again. If thou see the ass of him that hateth thee lying under his burden, and wouldest forbear to help him, thou shalt surely help with him.