 For our rejoicing is this, the testimony of our conscience, that in simplicity and godly sincerity, not with fleshly wisdom, but by the grace of God, we have had our conversation in the world, and more abundantly to you-ward.  The Works of the Rev. John Wesley - Page 101by John Wesley - 1811Full view - About this book
 | George Fox - 1694 - 536 pages
...know that it is for righteousness sake ; for our rejoicing is I hi-. the testimony of our consciences, that in simplicity and godly sincerity, not with fleshly wisdom, but by the grace of God we have had our conversation in the world, 2 Cor. i. 12. which for us is a witness for the convincing... | |
 | 1804 - 664 pages
...grace, your chief concern, so to order your conduct, that you may enjoy an inward testimony, " That an simplicity and godly sincerity, not With fleshly wisdom, but by the grace of God, you have your conversation in the world"*." " For so is the will of God, that with well-doing... | |
 | Barnaby (Uncle.) - 1799 - 374 pages
...in which he had behaved himself among them, 1 Thess. ii. 10, continually cherished the testimony of conscience, " that in simplicity and godly sincerity, not with fleshly wisdom, but by the grace of God, he had had his conversation in the world," and especially among them, 2 Cor. i. 12. His great... | |
 | John Mead Ray - 1801 - 60 pages
...strongly expressed, than in the following words of St. Paul : <' Our " rejoicing is the testimony of our conscience, " that in simplicity, and godly sincerity, not " with fleshly wisdom, but by the grace of t; God, we have had our conversation in the " world." At the close of life, may the consolation, thus... | |
 | 1832 - 852 pages
...you look back, as to your conduct in critical situations, can you rejoice in the testimony of your conscience, that in simplicity and godly sincerity, not with fleshly wisdom, but by the grace of God, you have had your conversation in the world? If obedience is more entire ; if the flaws and imperfections... | |
 | Philip Doddridge - 1802 - 616 pages
...in the consciences of men, and in the presence of God, that, after the example of our great Master, in simplicity and godly sincerity, not with fleshly wisdom, but by the Grace of God, we have our conversation in the world ; (2 Cor. i. 12.) Then will our names be had in remembrance,... | |
 | Alexander Macwhorter - 1803 - 488 pages
...manner, for your spiritual and everlasting benefit. " For " our rejoicing is this, the testimony of our conscience, that " in simplicity and godly sincerity, not with fleshly wisdom, but " by the grace of God, we have had our conversation in the " world, and more abundantly to you ward." In an attention... | |
 | Alexander Macwhorter - 1803 - 562 pages
...The testimony of a good ctnsciencc. II. Cos. i. 12. For our rejoicing is this, the testimony of our conscience, that in simplicity and Godly sincerity, not with fleshly wisdom, but by the grace of God, we have iiad our conversation in the world, and more abundantly • •-' you ward. . , . •... | |
 | Thomas Haweis - 1803 - 344 pages
...[Psal. cxxxix, 23, 24.] Yea it will be the very "joy and rejoicing of your heart," to be assured, " that in simplicity and godly sincerity, not with fleshly wisdom, but by the grace of God, you have your conveisation in the world." [2 Cor. i. 12.] (3.) If holiness be in your heart, then... | |
 | Edmund Calamy - 1803 - 588 pages
...respect for him, came to pay him a visit, he said to her, among other things, " I hope I can say this, That in simplicity and godly sincerity, not with fleshly wisdom, but by the grace of God, I have had my conversation in the world." He expired ^farck 13, 1 69 1, aged 62. Mr. Ward was... | |
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