 For our rejoicing is this, the testimony of our conscience, that in simplicity and godly sincerity, not with fleshly wisdom, but by the grace of God, we have had our conversation in the world, and more abundantly to you-ward.  Account of the life of David Brainerd - Page 63de Jonathan Edwards - 1844Affichage du livre entier - À propos de ce livre
 | George Fox - 1694 - 536 pages
...know that it is for righteousness sake ; for our rejoicing is I hi-. the testimony of our consciences, that in simplicity and godly sincerity, not with fleshly...of God we have had our conversation in the world, 2 Cor. i. 12. which for us is a witness for the convincing of our enemies. For this we can suy to all... | |
 | 1848 - 726 pages
...consciousness of gracious effects wrought within, and of consistent Christian behaviour manifested by us. " For our rejoicing is this, the testimony of our conscience,...of God, we have had our conversation in the world." (2 Cor. i. 12.) It is the rational evidence of our enlightened understanding recognising the scriptural... | |
 | Barnaby (Uncle.) - 1799 - 374 pages
...in which he had behaved himself among them, 1 Thess. ii. 10, continually cherished the testimony of conscience, " that in simplicity and godly sincerity, not with fleshly wisdom, but by the grace of God, he had had his conversation in the world," and especially among them, 2 Cor. i. 12. His great... | |
 | John Mead Ray - 1801 - 60 pages
...cannot be more strongly expressed, than in the following words of St. Paul : <' Our " rejoicing is the testimony of our conscience, " that in simplicity,...sincerity, not " with fleshly wisdom, but by the grace of t; God, we have had our conversation in the " world." At the close of life, may the consolation, thus... | |
 | 1807 - 508 pages
....''• The .Christian's comfort can be drawn only from this source* St. faul argues to this effect. ' Our rejoicing is this, the testimony of our conscience,...simplicity and godly sincerity, not with fleshly wisdom, w« have had our conversation in this world.' (2 Cor. i. 1 2.) The apostle's mind became full of joy... | |
 | Philip Doddridge - 1802 - 616 pages
...in the consciences of men, and in the presence of God, that, after the example of our great Master, in simplicity and godly sincerity, not with fleshly wisdom, but by the Grace of God, we have our conversation in the world ; (2 Cor. i. 12.) Then will our names be had in remembrance, and the... | |
 | 1832 - 852 pages
...you look back, as to your conduct in critical situations, can you rejoice in the testimony of your conscience, that in simplicity and godly sincerity, not with fleshly wisdom, but by the grace of God, you have had your conversation in the world? If obedience is more entire ; if the flaws and imperfections... | |
 | Alexander Macwhorter - 1803 - 488 pages
...calling and election sure.". SERMON XXXIX. THE TESTIMONY OF A GOQ-D CONSCIENCE. II. CORINTnIANS r. 12. for our rejoicing is this, the Testimony of our...simplicity and godly sincerity, not -with fleshly wisdom, hit by the grace of God ive have had our conversation in the world, and more abundantly to you ward.... | |
 | Alexander Macwhorter - 1803 - 560 pages
...^ calling and election sure.'^ SERMON XXXIX. THE TESTIMONY OF A GOOD CONSCIENCE. II. CORINTHIANS i. 12. For our rejoicing is this, the testimony of our...conscience, that in simplicity and godly sincerity, not with Jieshly wisdom^ but by the grace of God ive have had our conversation in the world, and more abundantly... | |
 | William Laurence Brown - 1803 - 518 pages
...world is crucified unto me, and I unto the world f. This is that exultation which led him to exclaim ; Our rejoicing is this, the testimony of our conscience, that, in simplicity, and godly sincerity, not witbjleshly wisdom, but by the grace of * Col. iii. jo. f Gal. vi. 14. 5F R M. ofGcd, we have had our... | |
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