 Hearken, my beloved brethren, Hath not God chosen the poor of this world rich in faith, and heirs of the kingdom which he hath promised to them that love him ? But ye have despised the poor.  The Quarterly Review - Page 249edited by - 1846Full view - About this book
 | Robert Trail - 1810 - 530 pages
...James ii. 5. Hearken, my beloved brethren, hath not God chosen the poor in this world, rich in fatth, and heirs of the kingdom, which he hath promised to them that love him? The apostle is there speaking by way of reproof for that vain frame which was amongst Christians in... | |
 | Edward Davies - 1811 - 438 pages
...of evil thoughts ? Hearken, my beloved brethren, Hath not God chosen the poor of this world, rich in faith, and heirs of the kingdom which he hath promised to them that love him? But ye have despised the poor. (James, U. 1— 6.) The.members of the church, both ministers and people,... | |
 | Rev. John Thornton - Ethics - 1811 - 106 pages
...of his master's goods. But hear what the Apostle says, God has chosen the poor of this world rich in faith and heirs of the kingdom, which he hath promised to them that love him — James ii. 5. All the treasures of wisdom and knowledge are hid in Christ. All the fullness of the... | |
 | Charles Simeon - Sermons - 1811 - 612 pages
...POOR. James ii. 5. Hearken, my beloved brethren, Hath not God chosen the poor of this ruorld, rich in faith, and heirs of the kingdom, which he hath promised to them that love him? IT is a duty incumbent on all ministers to discoun- tcnance any errors, whether of faith or practice,... | |
 | Thomas Branagan - Bibliography - 1812 - 370 pages
...of evil thoughts ? Hearken, my beloved brethren, Hath not God chosen ihe poor of this world rich in faith, and heirs of the kingdom which he hath promised to them that love him ? Bat ye have despised the poor. Do not rich men oppress you, and draw you before the judgment-seats... | |
 | 1814 - 804 pages
...that are." And the apostle James says, •' hath not God chosen the poor in this world, rich in faitb, and heirs of the kingdom which he hath promised to them that love him. But ye have despised the poor. Do not the rich oppress you, and draw you before judgment seats? Do... | |
 | Missions - 1863 - 904 pages
...the spirit of favouritism as based on wealth is, that God has " chosen the poor of this world rich in faith, and heirs of the kingdom which he hath promised to them that love I lim." There are honours in this world which wealth alone can win ; but the honours of eternity are... | |
 | Jacques Saurin, Robert Robinson - Sermons, English - 1813 - 416 pages
...the second chapter of the catholic epistle of St. James, God hath chosen the poor of this world to be heirs of the kingdom, which he hath promised to them that love him. He further alleges the example of Abraham, of Isaac, of Jacob, and of Joseph. The confidence which... | |
 | William Jay - Sermons - 1814 - 552 pages
...promised to •..*.'. " them that love him." . " Hath not God chosen the *' poor of this world rich in faith, and heirs of the " kingdom which he hath promised to them that love " him ?" Thirdly. This love qualifies us for the glory which shall be revealed. Take a proper view of this... | |
 | James BOWDEN (Minister at Tooting.) - 1814 - 634 pages
...their family, and their prospects: they know not that God " hath chosen the poor of this world rich in faith and heirs of the kingdom which he hath promised to them that love him." But they will know it in the day of " manifestation of the sons of God." Then the bestowment and operations... | |
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