 | 1811 - 460 sidor
...of all the other advantages which, through the goodness of God, we enjoy : for every man is accepted according to what he hath, and not according to what he hath not 10. But, indeed, this mode of arguing with regard to Providence, appears to me quite unsatisfactory,... | |
 | Elizabeth Hamilton - 1813 - 484 sidor
...teachers of righteousness were addressed merely to the understanding ; but, as God requires of man according to what he hath, and not according to what he hath not, he, through Jesus Christ, bestowed the means of exciting and cultivating those affections, of which... | |
 | 1841 - 712 sidor
...encouragement, applicable to them as well as to deeds of charity, be remembered — that a man is accepted according to what he hath, and not according to what he hath not. 2 Cor. viii. 12. 2. It is very earnestly desired, that where ministers approve of the proposed concert,... | |
 | Samuel Seabury - 1815 - 316 sidor
...be true, that little wrill be required of him to whom little is given. A man, too, will be accepted according to what he hath, and not according to what he hath not. That these maxims are true, will be denied by no one : but in this case they are misapplied. God did... | |
 | William Leechman, James Wodrow - 1816 - 926 sidor
...afiured, that the Judge XVIL of all the earth will do nothing but what is right, and that every one fhall be judged according to what he hath, and not according to what he hath not. Befides, having feen many trains of prophecies already fulfilled, we may rely on the fulfilment of... | |
 | Elegant extracts - 1816 - 1082 sidor
...And the answer to this question, as far as it concerns man to know, is, that God will require of him according to what he hath, and not according to what he hath not. If what is necessary for all to know, is knowable by all ; those men, upon whom God hath been pleased... | |
 | Peter Smith - 1818 - 510 sidor
...brethren ; and if he bestows a portion suited to his income, it will be acceptable in the sight of God, " according to what he hath, and not according to what he hath not." "When, therefore, we know any destitute family, who are left friendless and unprovided, let us afford... | |
 | Hannah More - 1818 - 512 sidor
...always sure of, " and we are truly thankful for that, for " a man must give, you know, Sir, accord" ing to what he hath, and not according " to what he hath not." "lam afraid," said Mr. Johnson, " that " your difficulties may sometimes lead " you to repine." " No,... | |
 | 1819 - 612 sidor
...advice we are always sure of, and we are truly thankful for that, for a man must give, you know, sir, according to what he hath, and not according to what he hath not. Are you in any distress at present? said Mr. Johnson. — No, sir, thank God, replied the shepherd.... | |
 | 1813 - 998 sidor
...which he should be really prompted by his inclinations. In both cases " it is the willing mind which is required." Where that is found, " every man will be...what he hath, and not according to what he hath not"* It was the remark of an unerring observer, that " the children of this world are wiser in their generation... | |
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... according to what he hath, and not according to what he hath not. 
