This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1844 Excerpt: ...supreme object has reference to this world. Religion, if it be important at all, makes every thing else appear small indeed in comparison with it. Here, then, my friends, is my view of regeneration. It takes place whenever we give to God the first place in the heart, and make holiness the supreme object of our pursuit. ...
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This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1844 Excerpt: ...supreme object has reference to this world. Religion, if it be important at all, makes every thing else appear small indeed in comparison with it. Here, then, my friends, is my view of regeneration. It takes place whenever we give to God the first place in the heart, and make holiness the supreme object of our pursuit. This is regeneration. When the relation of the soul to God is felt; when the soul comes to perceive that its ardent aspirations find rest in him, and in immortality, and the soul turns to him and It was once regarded as a season in which a man might enjoy the society of friends, and lay up his worldly gains, and engage in intellectual pursuits. Now it is the school for eternity. Now its events are so many lessons by which the soul is instructed in its preparation for an immortal career. Its trials are but a necessary discipline, through which the soul must pass, that it may be better fitted for a life that is spiritual. Once the soul was in darkness. Now it has arisen into glorious light. It lives with God. It follows the footsteps of Jesus. It aspires after holiness. Its affections spring up to their high original, and find a worthy object in God. Its object of pursuit is no longer limited to this little world, but reaches into eternity. It has experienced the most glorious and important change. It has passed from death to life. It has entered on an endless career. Its glory has begun. It has taken a step with which no other can even compare in importance. I may have used language tending to discourage those who are seeking to be religious. But I would not cast a shade of disappointment over any whose hearts sigh for heavenly peace. From what has been said, they may think that they have never been regenerated, because they can recall no sing...
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Add this copy of Practial Discourses to cart. $53.53, good condition, Sold by Bonita rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Newport Coast, CA, UNITED STATES, published 2010 by Nabu Press.
