...among genuine Christians, the greater part were called when comparatively poor ; but they have found that " godliness is profitable for all things, having...the life that now is, as well as of that which is to come." Too few of them, alas I render to the Lord according to his kindness, and give as God has...

...rightcous, and let my last end be like his." Very different is the situation of the rightcous. They have the promise of the life that now is, as well as of that which is to come. But they do, by no means, expect perfect happiness here. They vicw this world, as it was designed,...

..." godliness," as the great Apostle of the Gentiles teaches, " is profitable unto all things, having promise of the life that now is," as well as " of that which is to come V The Gospel conducts men to future happiness, by means well adapted to the end ; by teaching...

...time shall be no more. But it is surely no inconsiderable argument in its favour, that it has " the promise of the life that now is, as well as of that which is to come," — that while it move* on to its final destination, it scatters unnumbered blessings in...

...motive, in order to attach men to the laws of Jesus Christ. Godliness is profitable to all things, having promise of the life that now is, as well as of that which is to come, 1 Tim. iv. 8. He that will love life, and see good days, let him refrain his tongue from evil,...

...Somerset raised her hand in thankfulness, as she softly rejoined,—" Godliness is profitable unto all things, having the promise of the life that now is, as well as of that which is to come." So ended this second conversation ; and such was the amazing change which Divine grace had...

...who rightly understand the meaning of that scripture, in which it is said, that godliness hath the promise of the life that now is, as well as of that which is to come, 1 Tim. iv. 8. But, so far as it affects the argument we are maintaining, we must consider,...

...religious means and ordinances become efficient; industry and application are crowned with success. " Godliness is profitable for all things, having the promise of the life that now is and of that which is to come." All the godly have proved this by their living testimony and dying...

...who rightly understand the meaning of that scripture, ip which it is said, that godliness hath the promise of the life that now is, as well as of that which is to come, 1 Tim. iv. 8. But, so far as it affects the argument we are maintaining, we must consider,...

...children, the cleanliness of his cabin, and his daily comforts. " Truly godliness is profitable to all things, having the promise of the life that now is, as well as that which is to come." With a light heart and cheerful step, Dennis Mahony, early the next...