A Selection of the Most Celebrated Sermons of John Calvin, Minister of the Gospel and One of the Principal Leaders in the Protestant Reformation. (never Before Published in the United States), to which is Prefixed a Biographical History of His LifeS. & D.A. Forbes, 1830 - 200 pages |
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... worthy of a christian , or of a man of constancy and courage . In his greatest agonies , lifting his eyes to heaven , he was accustomed to repeat the words , " How long , O Lord ! " When in health , he frequently made use of these words ...
... worthy of a christian , or of a man of constancy and courage . In his greatest agonies , lifting his eyes to heaven , he was accustomed to repeat the words , " How long , O Lord ! " When in health , he frequently made use of these words ...
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... worthy to be more highly esteemed than it is . What a hidden thing is this , and how wonderful a matter ; that God was manifest in the flesh , and be- came man ! does it not so far surpass our under- standing , that when we are told of ...
... worthy to be more highly esteemed than it is . What a hidden thing is this , and how wonderful a matter ; that God was manifest in the flesh , and be- came man ! does it not so far surpass our under- standing , that when we are told of ...
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... worthy to be set out with words , and likewise enough to ravish our hearts ! The very angels could never have thought upon it , as here observed by St. Paul . Seeing it pleased the Holy Ghost to set forth the goodness of God , and show ...
... worthy to be set out with words , and likewise enough to ravish our hearts ! The very angels could never have thought upon it , as here observed by St. Paul . Seeing it pleased the Holy Ghost to set forth the goodness of God , and show ...
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... worthy of , when he chose us to himself ; but he had his purpose ; that is , he sought no cause of our salvation but in himself . St. 1 Paul showeth evidently that this word purpose , sig- nifieth 4 * CALVIN'S SERMONS . 41.
... worthy of , when he chose us to himself ; but he had his purpose ; that is , he sought no cause of our salvation but in himself . St. 1 Paul showeth evidently that this word purpose , sig- nifieth 4 * CALVIN'S SERMONS . 41.
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... worthy of it . No , no ; but we must know that God never went farther than himself , when he chose us to sal- vation . For he saw that there was nothing but con- demnation in us : therefore he contented himself , by mere grace and ...
... worthy of it . No , no ; but we must know that God never went farther than himself , when he chose us to sal- vation . For he saw that there was nothing but con- demnation in us : therefore he contented himself , by mere grace and ...
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Page 183 - Your new moons and your appointed feasts my soul hateth: they are a trouble unto me; I am weary to bear them. And when ye spread forth your hands, I will hide mine eyes from you: yea, when ye make many prayers, I will not hear: your hands are full of blood.
Page 181 - Raca, shall be in danger of the council: but whosoever shall say, Thou fool, shall be in danger of hell fire. Therefore if thou bring thy gift to the altar, and there rememberest that thy brother hath aught against thee ; Leave there thy gift before the altar, and go thy way ; first be reconciled to thy brother, and then come and offer thy gift.
Page 29 - For verily he took not on him the nature of angels, but he took on him the seed of Abraham. Wherefore in all things it behooved him to be made like unto his brethren, that he might be a merciful and faithful high priest in things pertaining to God, to make reconciliation for the sins of the people. For in that he himself hath suffered being tempted, he is able to succor them that are tempted.
Page 183 - Bring no more vain oblations; incense is an abomination unto me; the new moons and sabbaths, the calling of assemblies, I cannot away with; it is iniquity, even the solemn meeting. Your new moons and your appointed feasts my soul hateth : they are a trouble unto me ; I am weary to bear them.
Page 64 - But shun profane and vain babblings: for they will increase unto more ungodliness. And their word will eat as doth a canker: of whom is Hymenaeus and Philetus; who concerning the truth have erred, saying that the resurrection is past already; and overthrow the faith of some.
Page 197 - That at that time ye were without Christ, being aliens from the commonwealth of Israel, and strangers from the covenants of promise, having no hope, and without God in the world: But now in Christ Jesus ye who sometimes were far off are made nigh by the blood of Christ.
Page 147 - are not only vessels of gold and of silver, but also of wood and of earth ; and some to honour, and some to dishonour. 21 If a man therefore purge himself from these, he shall be a vessel unto honour, sanctified, and meet for the master's use, and prepared unto every good work.
Page 197 - God in the world : but now in Christ Jesus ye who sometimes were far off are made nigh by the blood of Christ. For He is our peace, Who hath made both •one, and hath broken down the middle wall of partition between us...
Page 195 - Have respect unto the covenant : for the dark places of the earth are full of the habitations of cruelty.
Page 86 - And he said, I have been very jealous for the Lord God of hosts : for the children of Israel have forsaken thy covenant, thrown down thine altars, and slain thy prophets with the sword ; and I, even I only, am left ; and they seek my life, to take it away.