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We shall , I . Explain the general import of the text The Jews in our Lord ' s time
were extremely averse to receive instruction . ( Never were any people more
blinded by prejudice than they : they heard our Lord only with a view to cavil at
his ...
We shall , I . Explain the general import of the text The Jews in our Lord ' s time
were extremely averse to receive instruction . ( Never were any people more
blinded by prejudice than they : they heard our Lord only with a view to cavil at
his ...
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... impart knowledge , if the people had been capable of receiving it : but it was
necessary that they who had lived in such ... because of their incapacity to
receive them : i he thought it proper to educate them as children , that he might
gradually ...
... impart knowledge , if the people had been capable of receiving it : but it was
necessary that they who had lived in such ... because of their incapacity to
receive them : i he thought it proper to educate them as children , that he might
gradually ...
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They have taken up the notion that salvation by faith is injurious to morality , and
that vital godliness is enthusiasm ; and will receive nothing that militates against
their preconceived opinions . But let the fate of the Jews convince us of the folly ...
They have taken up the notion that salvation by faith is injurious to morality , and
that vital godliness is enthusiasm ; and will receive nothing that militates against
their preconceived opinions . But let the fate of the Jews convince us of the folly ...
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... this interpretation on similar expressions used by our Lord By the help of these
passages we ascertain beyond a doubt the import of that before usm ] This water
he had full authority to give [ Jesus had not received the Spirit by measure only ...
... this interpretation on similar expressions used by our Lord By the help of these
passages we ascertain beyond a doubt the import of that before usm ] This water
he had full authority to give [ Jesus had not received the Spirit by measure only ...
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Then would the invitations of Christ be precious to our souls And we should
speedily receive his promised blessings3 . How dead ought we to be to all
earthly things ! [ Our Lord represents all who have received his Spirit as thirsting
no more ...
Then would the invitations of Christ be precious to our souls And we should
speedily receive his promised blessings3 . How dead ought we to be to all
earthly things ! [ Our Lord represents all who have received his Spirit as thirsting
no more ...
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Page 303 - But when he saw the wind boisterous, he was afraid; and beginning to sink, he cried, saying, Lord, save me. And immediately Jesus stretched forth his hand, and caught him, and said unto him, O thou of little faith, wherefore didst thou doubt?
Page 67 - Again, the kingdom of heaven is like unto treasure hid in a field; the which when a man hath found, he hideth, and for joy thereof goeth and selleth all that he hath, and buyeth that field.
Page 111 - Ye are all the children of light, and the children of the day: we are not of the night, nor of darkness. Therefore let us not sleep, as do others; but let us watch and be sober.
Page 357 - They answered him, Jesus of Nazareth. Jesus saith unto them, I am he.
Page 257 - Whether is it easier to say to the sick of the palsy, Thy sins be forgiven thee; or to say, Arise, and take up thy bed, and walk?
Page 37 - Then goeth he, and taketh with himself seven other spirits more wicked than himself, and they enter in and dwell there : and the last state of that man is worse than the first. Even, so shall it be also unto this wicked generation.
Page 19 - A good man out of the good treasure of his heart bringeth forth that which is good ; and an evil man out of the evil treasure of his heart bringeth forth that which is evil : for of the abundance of the heart his mouth speaketh.
Page 265 - And when he had looked round about on them with anger, being grieved for the hardness of their hearts, he saith unto the man, Stretch forth thine hand.
Page 324 - When Jesus saw that the people came running together, he rebuked the foul spirit, saying unto him, Thou dumb and deaf spirit, I charge thee, come out of him, and enter no more into him.
Page 171 - They say unto him, Because no man hath hired us. He saith unto them, Go ye also into the vineyard ; and whatsoever is right, that shall ye receive.
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| Title | Helps to Composition, Or, Six Hundred Skeletons of Sermons: Several Being the Substance of Sermons Preached Before the University, Volume 3 Issue 21345 of Early American imprints Helps to Composition, Or, Six Hundred Skeletons of Sermons: Several Being the Substance of Sermons Preached Before the University, Charles Simeon |
| Author | Charles Simeon |
| Publisher | William W. Woodward, 1810 |
| Original from | Harvard University |
| Digitized | 31 Jan 2008 |
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