The Works of Leonard Woods ...J.D. Flagg & W.H. Wardwell, 1851 - Congregational churches |
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... choose , etc. in a large , general sense , and that we may do the same . In reply to this , I remark , first , that the language of Scripture often requires explanation , and that the explanation is of no value , unless it is made in ...
... choose , etc. in a large , general sense , and that we may do the same . In reply to this , I remark , first , that the language of Scripture often requires explanation , and that the explanation is of no value , unless it is made in ...
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... choosing , for some reason , that love should exist . Or you may speak of volition in the larger sense , and make it synon- ymous with affection . How shall I know , unless you inform me , which of these senses you affix to the word ...
... choosing , for some reason , that love should exist . Or you may speak of volition in the larger sense , and make it synon- ymous with affection . How shall I know , unless you inform me , which of these senses you affix to the word ...
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... chooses , or puts forth a volition , reason compares and judges , etc. But after all , this is a loose way of talking , and far from being philo- sophically correct . For in strict propriety , it is the intelligent being , the person ...
... chooses , or puts forth a volition , reason compares and judges , etc. But after all , this is a loose way of talking , and far from being philo- sophically correct . For in strict propriety , it is the intelligent being , the person ...
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... choose , with the utmost intenseness , unin- terruptedly , and for such length of time as the case should re- quire . The voluntary control which we commonly possess over our thoughts what is it , compared with that to which we might ...
... choose , with the utmost intenseness , unin- terruptedly , and for such length of time as the case should re- quire . The voluntary control which we commonly possess over our thoughts what is it , compared with that to which we might ...
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... choosing ? Do we not exercise as high a degree of activity , in the former , as in the latter ? Is there anything in ourselves or in others , which we more spontaneously pronounce to be right or wrong , praise- worthy or blame - worthy ...
... choosing ? Do we not exercise as high a degree of activity , in the former , as in the latter ? Is there anything in ourselves or in others , which we more spontaneously pronounce to be right or wrong , praise- worthy or blame - worthy ...
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Page 511 - In this was manifested the love of God toward us, because that God sent his only begotten Son into the world, that we might live through him. Herein is love, not that we loved God, but that he loved us, and sent his Son to be the propitiation for our sins.
Page 360 - For from the rising of the sun even unto the going down of the same, my name shall be great among the gentiles, and in every place incense shall be offered unto my name, and a pure offering: for my name shall be great among the heathen, saith the Lord of hosts.
Page 367 - But what things were gain to me, those I counted loss for Christ. Yea doubtless, and I count all things but loss for the excellency of the knowledge of Christ Jesus my Lord: for whom I have suffered the loss of all things, and do count them but dung, that I may win Christ...
Page 351 - In My Father's house are many mansions; if it were not so, I would have told you. I go to prepare a place for you. And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again and receive you to Myself; that where I am, there you may be also.
Page 379 - But foolish and unlearned questions avoid, knowing that they do gender strifes ; and the servant of the Lord must not strive, but be gentle unto all men, apt to teach, patient, in meekness instructing those that oppose themselves ; if God peradventure will give them repentance to the acknowledging of the truth...
Page 536 - I have surely heard Ephraim bemoaning himself thus; "Thou hast chastised me, and I was chastised, as a bullock unaccustomed to the yoke; turn thou me, and I shall be turned; for thou art the Lord my God.
Page 203 - The law of the Lord is perfect, converting the soul : the testimony of the Lord is sure, making wise the simple. The statutes of the Lord are right, rejoicing the heart : the commandment of the Lord is pure, enlightening the eyes.
Page 180 - A good man out of the good treasure of the heart bringeth forth good things: and an evil man out of the evil treasure bringeth forth evil things.
Page 32 - Thou that sayest a man should not commit adultery, dost thou commit adultery? Thou that abhorrest idols, dost thou commit sacrilege? Thou that makest thy boast of the law, through breaking the law dishonourest thou God?
Page 32 - Or despisest thou the riches of his goodness and forbearance and longsuffering; not knowing that the goodness of God leadeth thee to repentance...