...considered as branches of godliness ; of that godliness, which is profitable unto all things, and hath the promise of the life which now is, and of that which is to come^. §. 14. Let me now farther lay before you some branches of the christian temper, " which...

...considered as branches of godliness ; of that godliness, which is profitable unto all things, and hath the promise of the life which now is, and of that which is to come^. §.14. Let me now farther lay before you some branches of the christian temper, " which relate...

...in the more brief and comprehensive language of an apostle, it is profitable to all things, having promise of the life which now is, and of that which is to come'*. He who is properly convinced of this, will never dream of happiness without a primary regard...

...when the light hath come into the world, we have loved darkness rather than light ; but having the promise of the life which now is, and of that which is to come, may we purify ourselves from the pollutions of the world, and perfect holiness in the fear...

...godliness : for bodily exercise profiteth little ; but godliness is profitable for all things ||, having promise of the life which now is, and of that which is to f> come. These are true words, and worthy to be received 10 by all. For on this account we both...

...godliness : for bodily exercise profiteth little ; but godliness is profitable for all things.!, having promise of the life which now is, and of that which is to 9 come. These are true words, and worthy to be received 16 by all. For on this account we both labour...

...heart join the blessed apostle in his testimony, that "Godhness is profitable unto all things, having promise of the life which now is, and of that which is to come." K. A MEDITATION. I AM surrounded on every side with mercies: and yet feel myself a vile,...

...your compunion in the closing scenes of life ; for godliness is profitable to all things, having the promise of the life which now is, and of that which is to come. But it is time for me to conclude. 6th. Therefore let me give you, in the last place, this...

...can harm us if we be followers of that which is good to the souls and bodies of men, which hath the promise of the life which now is, and of that which is to come? It follows in the third place from what hath been said, that peculiar qualifications are necessary...

...assembly, the Wisdom, which is from above, is the supreme object of pursuit ; that godliness, which has the promise of the life which now is, and of that which is to come. In the pursuit of this glorious object, full of comfort, hope, and joy, the best emotions,...