...desired end is to be obtained, the proper means must be used which lead to that end. And in this respect the children of this world are wiser than the children of light. God can do without what we call means ; but he has no where said that he will ; and we seldom find...

...him ;" and knowing that love is the bond of perfectness, we shall ever strive " to keep the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace." Christian zeal,...reproved by the fact, that "the children of this world arc wiser than the children of light ;" still I repeat it, that much depends on the practical application...

...instructive, hy shewing us how we may do hetter tor the time to come. We have seen in what respects the Children of this world are wiser than the Children of light. But surely, this ought not to he. Consider the difference of the ohjects, which worldly and religious...

...who that possesses the use of his reason can get it denied: — -but he calls it a wise one. Truly " the children of this World are wiser than the children of light." I think it will appear, with the consent of this Doctor, that there is a wide difference between the...

...harbouring increasing enemies within, and of contending with foreign foes at once. It is written, " The children of this world are wiser than the children of light : " we see this verifwd by the State. Their wise preparations teach us what, as Christians, we ought...

...disconcerted or diverted from his purpose: and hence it is said, that they who are ruled by him, to wit, the children of this world, are wiser than the children of light. (Luke xvi. 8.) First, he began to compliment and congratulate the little pilgrims upon their escape...

...: " If it be true that knowledge has greatly increased, and is daily increasing, let it not be said the children of this world are wiser than the children of light; let it be our ambition to maintain the reputation for superiority in learning, which has ever distinguished...

...their friends are concluded, when the voyages and the battles of those they love are over. But, alas ! the children of this world are wiser than the children of light ! What is it that \ve seek ? to what most earnestly aspire ? for what most anxiously hope ? To be "...

...hearers 'not to inquire — for "free inquiry' is infidelity ;' 'not to dispute with Infidels, for "the children of this world are wiser than the children of light," and Infidels will, in debate, obtain the victory over Christians.' All these ironical prescriptions...

...wi(h his main pursuit, and contributing to its success. But shall there be reason forever to confess that the children of this world are wiser than the children of light? Surely, it ought not so to be, and it will not so remain, if ever the principles of true Christian...