| 1821 - 110 pages
...to the action. And this, I think, is abundantly corroborated by scripture. The apostle Paul says : " if there be first a willing mind, it is accepted according to what a man hath."* The intention with which the poor widow gave in the two mites, was a more acceptable offering in the... | |
| George Lawson - 1821 - 480 pages
...urgent duties, we may refuse to give ; but still we must have hearts to give, were it in our power. And if there be first a willing mind, it is accepted according to what -a man hath, and not according to what he hath not. The next direction is against doing evil to our neighbours.... | |
| 1821 - 506 pages
...measure of ability will always correspond with, the measure of obligation. The scriptures assure us, that, " If there be first a willing mind, it is accepted according to that a man hath, and not according to that he hath not. God requires of men that they should knots... | |
| Brian Hill - 1822 - 454 pages
...walk so fast, nor so confidently as those, whose light is clearer; yet, remember that God requireth according to what a man hath, not according to what he hath not. The day star must first dawn, then arise, and afterwards attain its full splendour. " But Satan," you... | |
| William Gilpin - 1822 - 464 pages
...difficulties of life, through this great consolation, let us continually go on our way rejoicing. VIII. If there be first a willing mind, it is accepted according to that a man hath, and not according to that he hath not.—2 Corinthians > viii. 12. oT. PAUL, in the... | |
| Edward John Burrow - 1822 - 594 pages
...every nation he that feareth him and wnrheth righteousness is accepted with him. 2 Cor. viii. 12. For if there be first a willing mind, it is accepted according to that a man hath, and not according to that he hath not. Acts xvi. 14. And a certain woman named Lydia,... | |
| 1863 - 1198 pages
...reference* to the Divine liberality and faithfulness as that word so comforting to the poor? — " If there be first a willing mind, it is accepted according to that a man hath, and not according to that he hath not ;" and that other word so spirit-stirring to... | |
| John Locke - 1823 - 466 pages
...there was a readiness to will, so there may be a performance also, out of that which you have. 12 For if there be first a willing mind, it is accepted according to that a man hath, and not according to that he hath not. PARAPHRASE. not ;is a command from God, but... | |
| Robert South - 1823 - 618 pages
...A SERMON PREACHED AT CHRIST-CHURCH, OXON, BEFORE THE UNIVERSITY, MAY 3, 1685. 2 COR. viii. 12. Far if there be first a willing mind, it is accepted according to that a man hath, and not according to that he hath not. JN dealing with men's consciences, for the... | |
| Edward Bickersteth - 1824 - 318 pages
...lament, does not of itself shew that we receive unworthily. Some are naturally dull and heavy; but, if there be first a willing mind, it is accepted according to what a man hath, and not according to what he hath not. Some think a mere remembrance of an injury, though without ill... | |
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