...according to the common sense of the word. So the Apostle, " Our rejoicing is this, the testimony of our conscience, that in simplicity and godly sincerity we have had our conversation in the world:" Where it is plain, sincerity refers to our words and actions, at least as much as to our...

...exclusively to the religious practice of the Apostle. " Our rejoicing is this, the testimony of our conscience, that in simplicity and godly sincerity, we have had our conversation in the world" This is the happiest state which a Christian can experience ; when his own conscience is...

...ought to set about it therefore with the deepest concern. If our own consciences should then tell us, " that in simplicity and godly sincerity we have had our conversation in the world," still penitence is the first of duties. When life ig closing and our account is ending,...

...Job xxxi. 1—40. t Psal. cxix. 97. J Psal. Ixxiii. 25. § lea. xxxviii. 3. || John xxi. 17. of our conscience, that in simplicity and godly sincerity, we have had our conversation in th« world,"* says Paul. But why do I mention particulars ? For this, even this, is the way in which...

...good in thy sight." (Isa. xxxviii. 3.) And it will be our rejoicing if we have " the testimony of our conscience, that in simplicity and godly sincerity we have had our conversation in the world." (2 Cor. i. 12.) So will it be most terrible to die in the fears of unpardoned sin, and...

...good in thy sight." (Isa. xxxviii. 3.) And it will be our rejoicing if we have " the testimony of our conscience, that in simplicity and godly sincerity we have had our conversation in the world." (2 Cor. i. 12.) So will it be most terrible to die in the fears of unpardoned sin, and...

...testimony of his Spirit, that all our works please him; and, lastly, in the testimony of our own spirits, that " in simplicity and godly sincerity we have had our conversation in the world." Standing fast in this liberty from sin and sorrow, wherewith Christ hath made them free,...

...gloried and rejoiced in their duties and sufferings. " This is our rejoicing, the testimony of our conscience, that in simplicity and godly sincerity, we have had our conversation among you ;" 2Cor. i. 12. " They gloried that they were counted worthy to suffer for Christ ;" Acts...

...latter end will also be like his ; the foundation of our joy being the testimony of our consciences, that in simplicity and godly sincerity we have had our conversation in the world. It is true we are imperfect, sinful creatures ; but, notwithstanding this, we have all possible...

...and sickness to thy body. Mixture will make no better work. It may be thy rejoicing, if thou have " the testimony of a good conscience, that in simplicity and godly sincerity, and not in fleshly wisdom, but by the grace of God, thou hast had thy conversation in the world." (2...