With A Word Concerning Apparitions Thou believest that there is one God. Thou doest well. The devils also believe, and tremble. JAMES 2:19 ONE grand motive which induced St. James to write this epistle, was, to stifle and repress a most dangerous error, which, even …
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1 PETER 4:7.—“Watch unto prayer.” IN explaining this injunction of St. Peter, we shall show the importance of a watchful and prayerful spirit, by considering the innate disposition of the human heart. We shall find the argument derived from the fact that man is naturally …
So run that ye may obtain.—1 Cor. 9:24. HEAVEN and happiness is that which every one desireth, insomuch that wicked Balaam could say, “Let me die the death of the righteous, and let my last end be like his.” Yet, for all this, there are …
1 CORINTHIANS 2:9.—“Eye hath not seen, nor ear heard, neither have entered into the heart of man, the things which God hath prepared for them that love him.” THESE words primarily refer to the higher knowledge which is in reserve for the Christian in heaven. …
COLOSSIANS 3:12.—“Put on, therefore, as the elect of God, holy and beloved, bowels of mercies, kindness, humbleness of mind, meekness, long-suffering.” IT appears singular to the reader of St. Paul’s Epistles, that the apostle in one passage speaks of Christians as perfect, and in another …
‘THE SACRIFICES OF GOD ARE A BROKEN SPIRIT: A BROKEN AND A CONTRITE HEART, O GOD, THOU WILT NOT DESPISE.’—Psalm 51:17 This psalm is David’s penitential psalm. It may be fitly so called, because it is a psalm by which is manifest the unfeigned sorrow …
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This is also found in the “Apostolic Constitutions” (lib. vii, c. 49), and commences, Εὐλογητὸς εἶ. We give Chatfield’s rendering: Thou art blessed, O Lord, who nourishest me from my youth, Who givest food to all flesh. Fill our hearts with joy and gladness, That …
CHAPTER XVIII [CONTENTS:—More Diabolonians tried and condemned—The Work concludes with an admirable speech of Emmanuel, reciting his gracious acts, and informing his people of his intention to rebuild the town with the greatest splendour, and recommending a suitable conduct in the meantime.] More Diabolonians tried …
CHAPTER XVII [CONTENTS:—A new army of Bloodmen, or persecutors, attack the town, but are surrounded by the Mansoulians, headed by Faith and Patience—The examination of some of the leaders—Evil-questioning entertains some of the Doubters, but is discovered by Diligence—The principal Doubters tried, convicted, and executed.] …
CHAPTER XVI [CONTENTS:—A new plot is laid to ruin the town by riches and prosperity—Emmanuel, according to his promise, appears in the field, to assist the forces of Mansoul, whereby the whole army of Doubters is completely routed—Emmanuel enters the town amidst the joyful acclamations …
