| 1872 - 722 pages
...not lose, but gains, when he becomes possessed of true religion ; for " Godliness is profitable unto all things, having promise of the life which now is, and of that which is to come." We who profess it ought for our own sakes to turn the corners down at its joyous passages,... | |
| 1844 - 562 pages
...from the inheritance of the saints in light. Hence godliness is profitable unto all things having the promise of the life which now is and of that which is to come, thereby forming a way of pleasantness and peace, and leading to a glorious consummation in... | |
| Henry Blunt - 1844 - 274 pages
...you it is the neverceasing testimony to the power of God and the love of God in Christ Jesus, " the promise of the life which now is, and of that which is to come," written as with a sunbeam upon your hearts ; 'for if a child of God, then an heir, an heir... | |
| Thomas Arnold - 1844 - 488 pages
...good Christians, and may thankfully receive this earthly reward over and above, as godliness hath the promise of the life which now is, and of that which is to come. Or, if we see our conduct blamed by the good, it may justly make us fear that if they condemn... | |
| Thomas Manton - 1845 - 624 pages
...righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you" (Matt. vi. 33). " Godliness is profitable unto all things, having promise of the life which now is, and of that which is to come" (1 Tim. iv. 8). Heaven and earth are laid at the feet of godliness. 5. That is true riches... | |
| Presbyterian Church in the U.S.A. Board of Publication - 1845 - 374 pages
...them up in the ways of serious piety, and settle them in religious families ; for " godliness hath the promise of the life which now is, and of that which is to come ! !" JB WILLIAMS. ttttim IliU, Shrewibury, Oct. 8, 1819. MEMOIRS or MES. ANN HULTON. ANN, the... | |
| Russkai︠a︡ pravoslavnai︠a︡ t︠s︡erkovʹ - 1845 - 324 pages
...profitable to man both for this temporal life, and also for that which is eternal ; for they have the promise of the life which now is, and of that which is to come ; while bodily or temporal goods are profitable only for this present life. (1 Tim. iv. 8.)... | |
| Francis Edward Paget - 1845 - 268 pages
...abstains from imbuing them with a love of that Godliness " which is profitable for all things, having the promise of the life which now is, and of that which is to come." But to return to our tale. There was one difficulty in Barney's way which vexed him exceedingly,... | |
| Daniel Baker - 1846 - 384 pages
...everlasting." So that, in relation to real pleasure, as well as in relation to other matters, it may truly be said, " Godliness is profitable unto all things, having...promise of the life which now is, and of that which is to come." Yes, it is even so, and the verdict of thousands and millions, is this — " 'Tis religion... | |
| James Smith - 1846 - 396 pages
...escape. When engaged in his service, and see if godliness is not profitable to all things, having a promise of the life which now is, and of that which is to come. Thousands have proved him, and all have found him true and faithful. Let us prove him for... | |
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