 | William Jay - 1814 - 552 Seiten
...Divine prohibitions. We have shewn you how impossible it is " to serve God " and Mammon." We have proved that " a man's " life consisteth not in the abundance of the things '* that he possesses -," that nature is satisfied with little, and grace with less. And after all this are you... | |
 | Matthew Henry - 1825 - 556 Seiten
...then let God provide for them." In this, as in other things, Mr. Henry steered by that principle, — That a man's life consisteth not in the abundance of the things that he possesseth. And it pleased God so to order it, that all his children were disposed of, into circumstances • very... | |
 | John Richards - 1827 - 466 Seiten
...But I can honestly say, those wishes are every day growing more and more faint, and I not only think that ' a man's life consisteth not in the abundance of the things that he possesseth,' but (what is a far better and more important sentiment) that an all-wise and unerring Providence ordereth... | |
 | Charles Simeon - 1832 - 540 Seiten
...Go on then, Beloved, "strong in the Lord, and in the power of his might:" and let it be seen in you, that " a man's life consisteth not in the abundance of the things that he possesseth," but that " in God's favour is life ;" and that, with " his love shed abroad in your heart," " though... | |
 | Matthew Henry - 1833 - 774 Seiten
...then let God provide for them." In this, as in other things, Mr. Henry steered by that principle, — That a man's life consisteth not in the abundance of the things that he poseéis eth. And it pleased God so to order it, that all his children were disposed of, into circumstances... | |
 | Female excellence - 1838 - 240 Seiten
...then let God provide for them.' In this, as in many other things, Mr. Henry steered by that principle, that a man's life consisteth not in the abundance of the things that he possesseth. And it pleased God so to order it, that all his children were disposed of into circumstances very agreeable... | |
 | 1838 - 808 Seiten
...not only been supplied with necessaries, but comforts; and oftentimes luxuries also. Certain it is that a man's life consisteth not in the abundance of the things that he possesseth, but in the enjoyment he has of them, and it is in this sense that I would be understood, when I say... | |
 | James Fontaine - 1838 - 298 Seiten
...not only been supplied with necessaries, but comforts; and oftentimes luxuries also. Certain it is that a man's life consisteth not in the abundance of the things that he possesseth, but in the enjoyment he has of them, and it is in this sense that I would be understood, when I say... | |
 | 1840 - 420 Seiten
...to men every statesman is bound to consult it for his standard of good and evil. There be will read, that ' a man's life consisteth not in the abundance of the things that be pos sesseth ;' he will learn that temporal prosperity is not the chief good, and that to consider... | |
 | Presbyterian Church in the U.S.A. Board of Publication - 1840 - 276 Seiten
...and then let God provide for them." In this, as in other things, Mr. Henry steered by that principle; that " a man's life consisteth not in the abundance of the things that he possesseth." And it pleased God so to order it, that all his children were disposed of, into circumstances very agreeable... | |
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Rich and poor alike constantly need to be reminded that "a man's life consisteth not in the abundance of the things that he possesseth. 
