...according to the Declaration of Chiift Himfclf, who faith, that there is more Joy among the Angels of God in Heaven over one Sinner that repenteth, than over Ninety and Nine juft Per/ons which need no Repentance. Luke xv. i — 10. Whence righily arifeth the Song of the redeemed...

...you have presented an acceptable offering to the Almighty and his Angels, —for ' there is more joy in heaven over one sinner that repenteth, than over ninety and nine just persons, who need no repentance.' " " My noble-minded wife !" exclaimed Doctor Hargrave, in a voice of deep...

...you, my young friends, friends, will likewise find your account in it. Recollect there is greater joy in heaven over one sinner that repenteth, than over ninety and nine just persons that need no repentance." The captain and Fitzallan both assured him that nothing should be wanting...

...is a general arrangement of Providence. There is always more trouble upon earth, as well as more joy in heaven, ' over one sinner that repenteth than over ninety and ' nine just men who need no repentance.' What child occupies the largest portion of its parents' forbearance, effort,...

...protestant is considered of more value than the conversion of 1 00 pagans ; as in heaven there is more joy over one sinner that repenteth, than over ninety and nine just persons. An unfortunate foreigner of this persuasion, who by sickness or other causes is obliged to remain here...

...Rejoice with me, for Г have found my lost sheep.' 1 I say unto you, that more ' joy likewise will be in heaven over one sinner that repenteth, than over ninety and nine righteous persons, 8 that need no repentance. Or what woman having ten pieces of silver, if she lose...

...is consit. dered of more value, than the conversion of 100 pagans ; as in heaven there is more joy over one sinner that repenteth, than over ninety and nine just persons. An unfortunate foreigner of this persuasion, who by sickness, or other causes, is obliged to remain...

...And how weak are your arguments against becoming a husband ! Is it not said, that there is more joy in heaven over one sinner that repenteth, than over ninety and nine just persons that need no repentance ? And why should we suppose that mortals should dare to treat with contumely...

...permits great disorders, to awaken men out of a lethargy. You are not ignorant that there is more joy in heaven over one sinner that repenteth, than over ninety and nine just persons that need no repentance. Besides, will you continue your resentment while the angels rejoice ? That...

...but check its progress by the fear of punishment, or punish sin by death ; and as there is more joy over one sinner that repenteth, than over ninety and nine just persons that need no repentance, so it is harder, perhaps, to turn one sinner from the habit of iniquity, than...