...these considerations, that they may be saved if they will. And it is true with application to them all, that if there be first a willing mind, it is accepted, according to that they have, and not according to that they have not. May sinn«rs, then, be saved if they will...

...Cor. iv. 2. Let us cleanse ourselves, &c. perfecting holiness in the fear of God. — 2 Cor. vii. 1. If there be first a willing mind, it is accepted, according to that a man hath, and not, &c. — 2 Cor. viii. 12. Every man, according as he purposeth in heart, &c....

...Cor. iv. 2. Let us cleanse ourselves, &c. perfecting holiness in the fear of God. — 2 Cor. vii. 1. If there be first a willing mind, it is accepted, according to that a man hath, and not, &c. — 2 Cor. viii. 12. Every man, according as he purposeth in heart, &c....

...is in heaven is perfect." At the same time it encourageth the most feeble and faltering soul ; " 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." In perfect agreement with this, it is said...

...have opportunity to hear, or to refuse to hear, the preaching of the gospel. Of such it may be said, " If there be first a willing mind, it is accepted, according to that a man hath, and not according to that he hath not." He who has a benevolent and Christ-like temper...

...there was a readiness to will, so there may be a performance also out of that which ye 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. 13 For / mean not that other men be eased,...

...there is but a little grace there God expects less obedience, and will accept of less service ; For if there be first a willing mind, it is accepted according to that which a man hath, and not according to that which he hath not, 2 Cor. viii. 12. The two mites...

...it, holy, and just, and good, it can never require of men, more than they have natural power to do. " If there be first a willing mind, it is accepted according to that a man hath, and not according to that which he hath not" The Divine law demands no more than all...

...calling !" for if a man be not qualified for the duties of a Christian, he is uot a Christian ; for " if there be first a willing mind, it is accepted according to that a man hath, and not according to that a man hath not." (2 Cor. viii. 12.) Nor yet again, should...

...own. Ther. Surely you forget the gracious manifesto published by the condescending King of heaven: " If there be first a willing mind, it is accepted,...what a man hath, not according to what he hath not," 2 Cor. viii. 12. Is it not plain from this text, that infinite goodness will admit our honest, though...