...spirit ; that the man is enjoying the peace of God; that in him is visibly fulfilled the assurance, that godliness hath the promise of the life that now is, as well as of that which is to come ? I think we should suppose so in the case of another ; I think that it would...

...having no vices, he wasted none. He soon found out that there was some meaning in that text which says, that " godliness hath the promise of the life that now is, as well as of that which is to come:" for. the same principles which make a man sober and honest, have also a natural...

...promole their happiness in this life more than all other causes which can be put into operation; for 'godliness hath the promise of the life that now is, as well as of that which is to come;' and is in all respects the greatest gain. And this great and glorious work...

...having no vices, he wasted none. He soon found out that there was some meaning in that text which says, that " godliness hath the promise of the life that now is, as well as of that which is to come ; " for the same principles which make a man sober and honest, have also a natural...

...his favour, we are not required to relinquish any enjoyments, except such as are really pernicious. " Godliness hath the promise of the life that now is, as well as of that which is to come." He that hath relinquished any of the delights of this life for the Gospel of...

...follow after Christ. And he that followeth after Christ, shall have life, righteousness and honour. " Godliness hath the promise of the life that now is, as well as of that which is to come ; " and the fruit of righteousness is peace. So that the Scripture every where...

...things will be added to them ; and godliness, collectively as well as personally and separately, has the promise of the life that now is, as well as of the life that is to come. This great lesson, only touched upon in the present Volume, will be more fully propounded in the future...

...walk uprightly.—I have never seen the righteous forsaken, nor his teed begging bread.—Godliness hath the promise of the life that now is, as well as of the life which is to come." The Lord is the guardian of his people in every interest, whether temporal or spiritual;...

...having no vices, he wasted none. He soon found out that there was some meaning in that text which says, that " godliness hath the promise of the life that now is, as well as of that which is to come; " for the same principles which make a man sober and honest, have also a natural...

...onward to the future ; — and the consequence will be, that neither will be secured. Obedience, like godliness, hath the promise of the life that now is, as well as of that which is to come. There is one point, however, in which the parallel does not hold ; — for whereas,...