...condition superior to their own. And we know the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, who, when he was rich, for our sakes became poor, that we through his poverty might be rich. But when Paul says, "would to God" that this was the case, it is to be considered as a real prayer,...

...primitive saints, and especially from the example of " the Lord Jesus Christ, who, though he was rich, for our sakes became poor, that we through his poverty might be rich !" Beloved brethren, set these examples before you, and implore grace from God, that you may be able...

...17); ie hath he apprehended, hath he known, hath he believed, the love of Him " who, though he was rich, yet for our sakes became poor, that we through his poverty might be made rich?" (2 Cor. viii. 9.) For we know that knowledge of excellence produces likeness to...

...the riches of our inheritance, and to ascribe glory to that gracious Saviour, who, " though he was rich, yet, for our sakes, became poor, that we through his poverty, might be made rich." 1 shall speak I. Of the grounds of assurance we possess, that access is opened...

...brctheren in Judea, that gift being wrung from their own necessities : love to Him, who, " tho' he was rich, yet for our sakes became poor, that we through his poverty might be made rich" — consumed [the natural selfishness of their hearts, which would otherwise have...

...earth.' But why those if s? Why should you doubt of the mercy of that Redeemer who, " though he was rich, yet for our sakes became poor, that we through his poverty might be made rich." Oh! what need have we all to pray,—"Lord, increase our faith!" Suppose some...

...in this sense also, " himself took our infirmities, and bare our sicknesses :" who " though he was rich, yet for our sakes became poor, that we through his poverty might be rich :" who at last poured out his blood, and laid down his life for us, that he might bring us to God :...

...salutary fear, and to humble faith, which must be excited in the soul, by the thought that " he who was rich, yet for our sakes became poor, that we through his poverty might be rich!'' Upon our acknowledgment of the doctrine of the Trinity, depends also our due estimate of the gracious...

...Master — "Do THIS IN REMEMBRANCE OF ME!" For a perpetual remembrance of His love " who though he was rich, yet for our sakes became poor, that we through his poverty might be rich!" Vividly to represent to us from time to time " his agony and bloody sweat, his cross and passion" —...

...that she had, even all her living ! but, oh ! above and beyond all, Him who, " although he was rich, for our sakes became poor, that we through his poverty might be rich." Accustom your Children, from early life, to observe, that " this is the way to thrive," whatever the...