The Works of Thomas Secker, Volumen1J. Dickson, 1792 |
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... tion , either to have the felect moral fermons by themselves , in a fingle volume , or to have the whole works in four , at a much cheaper rate than they have ever been offered to the public . THE felection of the fermons for the first ...
... tion , either to have the felect moral fermons by themselves , in a fingle volume , or to have the whole works in four , at a much cheaper rate than they have ever been offered to the public . THE felection of the fermons for the first ...
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... tion to the fee of Bristol , in December 1734 . IN his diocese of Bristol , and parish of St. James's , he exerted himself in the execution of his high office , with uncommon diligence and fuccefs . At that time he drew up that admi ...
... tion to the fee of Bristol , in December 1734 . IN his diocese of Bristol , and parish of St. James's , he exerted himself in the execution of his high office , with uncommon diligence and fuccefs . At that time he drew up that admi ...
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... tion to humility , thus explained , requires . The former of thefe I fhall confider now : the latter , God willing , hereafter . At prefent then let us inquire , how we ought to think of our- felves . And , 1. We ought plainly not to ...
... tion to humility , thus explained , requires . The former of thefe I fhall confider now : the latter , God willing , hereafter . At prefent then let us inquire , how we ought to think of our- felves . And , 1. We ought plainly not to ...
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... tion requires , or prudent cuftom hath allotted to them , fhould be carefully paid ; yet they ought to be very fenfible of the effential diftinction between external deference and inward ve- neration ; and properly reminded , if there ...
... tion requires , or prudent cuftom hath allotted to them , fhould be carefully paid ; yet they ought to be very fenfible of the effential diftinction between external deference and inward ve- neration ; and properly reminded , if there ...
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... tion , which the generality need , is to moderate their fondness for the pleafing employment of contemplating the advantageous part of their own characters or circumftances . And every one , the greater biafs he perceives in himself ...
... tion , which the generality need , is to moderate their fondness for the pleafing employment of contemplating the advantageous part of their own characters or circumftances . And every one , the greater biafs he perceives in himself ...
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Página 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.
Página 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.
Página 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.
Página 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.
Página 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...
Página 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.
Página 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.
Página 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.
Página 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.
Página 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.