The Parables of Our Lord, Explained in Familiar Conversations Between a Mother and Her Children. By the Wife of an Irish ClergymanR. B. Seeley & W. Burnside, 1837 - 207 pages |
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... as Christians ; not considering , that in their zeal to " heap up riches upon earth " they are neglecting to I lay up treasure in heaven ; " and that , " where their treasure is , there will their heart THE SOWER . 19.
... as Christians ; not considering , that in their zeal to " heap up riches upon earth " they are neglecting to I lay up treasure in heaven ; " and that , " where their treasure is , there will their heart THE SOWER . 19.
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... neglect any of the means by which he enables us to see more clearly : He alone can keep us from sin ; but he requires us to use our own exertions to avoid it ; we must not only " seek , " but knock ; not only knock , but strive to enter ...
... neglect any of the means by which he enables us to see more clearly : He alone can keep us from sin ; but he requires us to use our own exertions to avoid it ; we must not only " seek , " but knock ; not only knock , but strive to enter ...
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... neglected the poor mendicant , so did they despise the hum- ble disciples of the meek and lowly Jesus ; but mark the contrast in death , " The beggar died and was carried by the angels into Abraham's bosom . The rich man died , and was ...
... neglected the poor mendicant , so did they despise the hum- ble disciples of the meek and lowly Jesus ; but mark the contrast in death , " The beggar died and was carried by the angels into Abraham's bosom . The rich man died , and was ...
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had neglected , had not thought of the poor man who was now in glory . ' GEORGE . • But , mamma , don't you think this Parable must mean something more than merely to teach that those who enjoy all the luxuries of life , and place all ...
had neglected , had not thought of the poor man who was now in glory . ' GEORGE . • But , mamma , don't you think this Parable must mean something more than merely to teach that those who enjoy all the luxuries of life , and place all ...
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... neglecting the giver . " They have their reward , while the poor , humble , suffering , neglected believer in Christ will be received into Abraham's bosom . " EMILY . Is there any reason for saying , " Abraham's bosom , " rather than ...
... neglecting the giver . " They have their reward , while the poor , humble , suffering , neglected believer in Christ will be received into Abraham's bosom . " EMILY . Is there any reason for saying , " Abraham's bosom , " rather than ...
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Abraham Abraham's bosom amongst believe bestowed blessed bridegroom called cast chapter child Christian Church of Christ CONVERSATION dear debt despised devil disciples earth eleventh hour EMILY reads enabled everlasting eyes faith feel five talents foolish forgive fruit Gentiles GEORGE GEORGE reads gifts give glory go ye Gospel grace happiness hath hear heard heart heavenly Father Holy Spirit hope humble husbandmen Jesus Christ Jewish Jews king kingdom of heaven labourers lamps Lord Lord's mamma marriage master Matt means meant mercy mother neglect ness outer darkness outward papa pardon penitent persecution Pharisees planted pleasure poor prayer profession prophets Publican punishment ready received remember repentance rich salvation Samaritan Saviour say unto seed servants shew sinner sins sown steward tares tell THAMES DITTON thee things thou hast thought trust unjust steward unmerciful servant vineyard wedding garment wheat wicked wise virgins word
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Page 146 - But the wise answered, saying, Not so; lest there be not enough for us and you : but go ye rather to them that sell, and buy for yourselves.
Page 89 - Then the steward said within himself, What shall I do ? for my lord taketh away from me the stewardship : I cannot dig ; to beg I am ashamed. I am resolved what to do, that, when I am put out of the stewardship, they may receive me into their houses.
Page 187 - The kingdom of heaven is like unto a certain king, which made a marriage for his son, and sent forth his servants to call them that were bidden to the wedding: and they would not come.
Page 136 - So when even was come, the lord of the vineyard saith unto his steward, Call the labourers, and give them their hire, beginning from the last unto the first.
Page 6 - When any one heareth the word of the kingdom, and understandeth it not, then cometh the wicked one, and catcheth away that which was sown in his heart.
Page 72 - But when he was yet a great way off, his father saw him, and had compassion, and ran, and fell on his neck and kissed him. And the son said unto him, Father, I have sinned against heaven and in thy sight, and am no more worthy to be called thy son.
Page 160 - His lord said unto him, Well done, good and faithful servant ; thou hast been faithful over a few things, I will make thee ruler over many things : enter thou into the joy of thy lord.
Page 172 - Hear another parable: There was a certain householder which planted a vineyard, and hedged it round about, and digged a winepress in it, and built a tower, and let it out to husbandmen, and went into a far country...
Page 136 - They say unto him, Because no man hath hired us. He saith unto them, Go ye also into the vineyard; and whatsoever is right, that shall ye receive.
Page 188 - And when the king came in to see the guests, he saw there a man which had not on a wedding garment; and he saith unto him, Friend, how earnest thou in hither not having a wedding garment?