No Cross, No Crown: A Discourse Shewing the Nature and Discipline of the Holy Cross of Christ; and that the Denial of Self, and Daily Bearing of Christ's Cross, is Alone the Way to the Rest and Kingdom of God. To which are Added, the Living and Dying Testimonies of Many Persons of Ame and Learning, Both of Ancient Times and Modern Times, in Favour of this Treatise. In Two Parts |
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Page 138
... wanton customs of the world , which knows not God ; to whom use hath made these things , condemned by scripture , reason and example , almost natural ! And so insensi- ble are they of both their cause and bad effects , that they not ...
... wanton customs of the world , which knows not God ; to whom use hath made these things , condemned by scripture , reason and example , almost natural ! And so insensi- ble are they of both their cause and bad effects , that they not ...
Page 146
... wanton and sensual- nature , would find no place with you ! This is not seeking the things that are above , to have the heart thus set on things that are below ; nor , " working out your own salvation with fear and trembling , " to ...
... wanton and sensual- nature , would find no place with you ! This is not seeking the things that are above , to have the heart thus set on things that are below ; nor , " working out your own salvation with fear and trembling , " to ...
Page 149
... wanton minds ; the customs of the Gentiles , that knew not God , pass with them for civility , good breeding , decency , recreation , ac- complishments , & c . O that man would consider , since there are but two spirits , one good , the ...
... wanton minds ; the customs of the Gentiles , that knew not God , pass with them for civility , good breeding , decency , recreation , ac- complishments , & c . O that man would consider , since there are but two spirits , one good , the ...
Page 158
... wanton , so how fatal it has been to the sobriety , virtue , peace , and health of families in this kingdom . SECT . 10. But I must needs say , that of all crea- tures this sort of pride does least become the old and homely , if I may ...
... wanton , so how fatal it has been to the sobriety , virtue , peace , and health of families in this kingdom . SECT . 10. But I must needs say , that of all crea- tures this sort of pride does least become the old and homely , if I may ...
Page 199
... wanton , fantastic , full - fed minds , that have them . SECT . 7. Then the best recreations were to serve God , be just , follow their vocations , mind their flocks , do good , exercise their bodies in such manner as was suitable to ...
... wanton , fantastic , full - fed minds , that have them . SECT . 7. Then the best recreations were to serve God , be just , follow their vocations , mind their flocks , do good , exercise their bodies in such manner as was suitable to ...
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