The Works of Thomas Secker, المجلد 1J. Dickson, 1792 |
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الصفحة 1
... hath dealt to every man the meafure of faith . THESE words exprefs the duty of humility fo accurately , and carry in the very manner of ftating it fo full and clear an evidence of its obligation , that one would hope no man could read ...
... hath dealt to every man the meafure of faith . THESE words exprefs the duty of humility fo accurately , and carry in the very manner of ftating it fo full and clear an evidence of its obligation , that one would hope no man could read ...
الصفحة 2
... hath the advantage of us in fome particulars ; or at least , from our fuller acquain- tance with our own defects , may , on probable grounds , be ap- prehended by us to have it . Or if not , yet esteeming them fuch , may , according to ...
... hath the advantage of us in fome particulars ; or at least , from our fuller acquain- tance with our own defects , may , on probable grounds , be ap- prehended by us to have it . Or if not , yet esteeming them fuch , may , according to ...
الصفحة 11
... hath already no more than a just opinion of these , he hath no need to lower it . But because we almost universally conceive too high notions of ourselves ; condescending to en- tertain and act upon true and reasonable ones , hath ...
... hath already no more than a just opinion of these , he hath no need to lower it . But because we almost universally conceive too high notions of ourselves ; condescending to en- tertain and act upon true and reasonable ones , hath ...
الصفحة 12
... hath in many re- spects been a wrong and bad one . This then is the first part of humility ; bringing down to real truth the exalted imaginations , that are ftrangely apt to get poffeffion of us . The remaining one , after thinking rea ...
... hath in many re- spects been a wrong and bad one . This then is the first part of humility ; bringing down to real truth the exalted imaginations , that are ftrangely apt to get poffeffion of us . The remaining one , after thinking rea ...
الصفحة 13
... hath hidden ; or prefume to defpife , either the plainnefs , or the myfteriousness , of what he hath revealed : when we venture to commit fins , in confidence that our ima- gined virtues will compenfate for them ; or treat the gofpel ...
... hath hidden ; or prefume to defpife , either the plainnefs , or the myfteriousness , of what he hath revealed : when we venture to commit fins , in confidence that our ima- gined virtues will compenfate for them ; or treat the gofpel ...
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الصفحة 11 - For I say, through the grace given unto me, to every man that is among you, not to think of himself more highly than he ought to think; but to think soberly, according as God hath dealt to every man the measure of faith.
الصفحة 5 - Thus saith the Lord, Let not the wise man glory in his wisdom, neither let the mighty man glory in his might, let not the rich man glory in his riches : but let him that glorieth glory in this, that he understandeth and knoweth Me, that I am the Lord which exercise lovingkindness, judgment, and righteousness, in the earth : for in these things I delight, saith the Lord.
الصفحة 267 - Come, and let us return unto the Lord: for he hath torn, and he will heal us; he hath smitten, and he will bind us up. After two days will he revive us: in the third day he will raise us up, and we shall live in his sight.
الصفحة xviii - Charge them that are rich in this world, that they be not high-minded, nor trust in uncertain riches, but in the living God, who giveth us richly all things to enjoy ; that they do good, that they be rich in good works, ready to distribute, willing to communicate, laying up in store for themselves a good foundation against the time to come, that they may lay hold on eternal life.
الصفحة 349 - Again, ye have heard that it hath been said by them of old time, Thou shalt not forswear thyself, but shalt perform unto the Lord thine oaths : but I say unto you, Swear not at all : neither by heaven ; for it is God's throne : nor by the earth ; for it is his footstool...
الصفحة 492 - For this cause also thank we God without ceasing, because, when ye received the word of God which ye heard of us, ye received it not as the word of men, but, as it is. in truth, the word of God, which effectually worketh also in you that believe.
الصفحة 74 - Withhold not good from them to whom it is due, When it is in the power of thine hand to do it. Say not unto thy neighbour, Go, and come again, And to-morrow I will give: When thou hast it by thee.
الصفحة 250 - Then shall the Minister examine whether he repent him truly of his sins, and be in charity with all the world ; exhorting him to forgive, from the bottom of his heart, all persons that have offended him ; and if he hath offended any other, to ask them forgiveness; and where he hath done injury or wrong to any man, that he make amends to the uttermost of his power.
الصفحة xx - But above all things, my brethren, swear not; neither by heaven, neither by the earth, | neither by any other oath : but let your yea, be yea; and your nay, nay ; lest ye fall into condemnation.
الصفحة 307 - 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.