 | John Wesley - 1796 - 666 Seiten
...not God, ver. 21. " But God hath chofen the foolilh things of the world, to confound the wife; and the weak things of this world, to confound the things that are mighty," ver. 27. We are commanded to become as little children, Mat. xviii. 4M Whofoever Qiall not receive... | |
 | William Laurence Brown - 1803 - 518 Seiten
...God, and the wisdom of God, ivbo choosetb the fooli/b, things of this world to confound the wise, and the 'weak things of this world to confound the things that are mighty f. He fees miracles eftablifhed by irrefragable evidence ; prophecies clearly accompliflied ; doctrines,... | |
 | William Jones - 1816 - 526 Seiten
...mighty, not many noble; but God hath chosen the foolish things of this world to confound the wise; and the weak things of this world to confound the things that are mighty; and the base things of this world, and things that are despised, yea and the things that are not, to... | |
 | 1817 - 430 Seiten
...few religious tracts-, w« are encouraged to contribute our mite, humbly hopiiig that God, who has chosen the weak things of this world to confound the things that are mighty, will make such a use of thjs- little Society, 38 that it may prove a blessing, not only to the members,... | |
 | Thomas Young (minister of Zion Chapel, Margate.) - 1818 - 420 Seiten
...made all things. Not many rich, not many noble, are called by this doctrine, (saith the apostle) but God hath chosen the weak things of this world, to confound the things that are mighty." While the elegant assembly listlessly heard this doctrine, and, if they were struck with any thing... | |
 | William Carus Wilson - 1831 - 516 Seiten
...the heart of one of those fishermen, and he lives to this day a consistent disciple of Jesus. Truly " God hath chosen the weak things of this world to confound the things that are mighty, and base things of the world and things which are despised hath God chosen, yea and things which are... | |
 | William Carus Wilson - 1840 - 644 Seiten
...ascribing glory to his name who "hath chosen the foolish things of this world to confound the wise, and the weak things of this world to confound the things that are mighty." Here lay life's way-worn pilgrim, friendless, unpitied, panting and trembling in the agonies of a ruthless... | |
 | 1820 - 140 Seiten
...wisdom and power, frequently acts in a manner which appears unaccountable to human prudence. 'He chooses the " weak things of this world to confound the things that are mighty ;" and by the meanest instruments accomplishes the grandest purposes of his providence. He controls... | |
 | Isaac Milner - 1820 - 466 Seiten
...noble, are called ; but God hath chosen the foolish things of this world to confound the wise, and the weak things of this world to confound the things that are mighty ;" and the reason is given, in great condescension to us — viz. " that no flesh should glory in his... | |
 | Isaac Milner - 1820 - 462 Seiten
...noble, are called ; but God hath chosen the foolish things of this world to confound the wise, and the weak things of this world to confound the things that are mighty ;" and the reason is given, in great condescension to us — viz. " that no flesh should glory in his... | |
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