 | 1842
...that he pleads long with them, as being unwilling to punish. In the prophecy of Ezekiel, we read, " As I live, saith the Lord, I have no pleasure in the death of the wicked, but that the wicked turn from his way and live." And again, " I have no pleasure in... | |
 | 1813 - 996 pages
...particular objects. It extends to all. God desires the recovery, the repentance, of every sinner. " As I live, saith the Lord, I have no pleasure in the deattrof the wicked, but that the wicked turn from his way and live: turn ye, turn ye, from your evil... | |
 | John Smalley - 1803 - 454 pages
...end at all with God, in creating them. The contrary he hath solemnly declared, Ezek. xxxiii. 11, " As I live, saith the Lord, I have no pleasure in the death of the wicked." Neither the destruction, nor the least pain of any creature, however sinful, is pleasing... | |
 | Joanna Southcott - 1804 - 606 pages
...the Lord to be lost ! — And are these also the prophets I am to believe ! when it is written — As I live, saith the Lord, I have no pleasure in the death of the wicked, out rather in them that repent and turn : turn ye, turn ye, for why will you die, O... | |
 | Francis Quarles - 1807 - 410 pages
...towards us, not willing that any should perish, but that all should come to repentance. Ezek. xxxiii. 11. As I live, saith the Lord, I have no pleasure in the death of the wicked, but that the wicked turn from his way, and live. Turn ye, turn ye, from your evil ways,... | |
 | Joseph Field - 1811 - 356 pages
...often would I have gathered thee as a hen gathereth her chic-kens under her wings and ye would not. As I live, saith the Lord, I have no pleasure in the death of the wicked, but that he turn and live. Who will have all men to be saved and come to the knowledge... | |
 | 1811 - 408 pages
...service. And let the world admire the compassion, and obey the gracious exhortations of God, who says, " As I live, saith the Lord, I have no pleasure in the death of the wicked; but that the wicked turn from his way and live. Turn ye, turn ye from your evil ways;... | |
 | Henry Kollock - 1811 - 414 pages
...confirmed them by his oath ; and *' since he could swear by no greater, hath sworn by himself," saying, " As I live saith the Lord, I have no pleasure in the death of the wicked, but that the wicked turn from his way and live." Now if God be to blame for the sinner's... | |
 | William Melmoth - 1812 - 410 pages
...mercy upon us, and deliver us, good Lord. An ACT of CONFESSION. THOU, who hast most solemnly declared, As I live, saith the Lord, I have no pleasure in the death of a sinner ; but would rather that he should turn from his wickedness, and live: turn ye, turn ye,... | |
 | John Wesley - 1812 - 446 pages
...the word of the Lord. " Turn ye, turn ye from your evil ways ; so iniquity shall not be your ruin. As I live, saith the Lord I have no pleasure in the death of a sinner, but rather that he should turn and live." O make haste; delay not the time. " Come, and... | |
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As I live, saith the Lord, I have no pleasure in the death of the wicked; but that the wicked turn from his way and live, turn ye, turn ye, from your evil ways; for why will ye die? 
