...profound learning of Cudworth, down to the dexterous simplicity, but dubious conclusions of Paley. To be ' able to give a reason of the hope that is in us,' is a divine command. Next in importance is, to be able to give to ourselves a reason for our...

...other circumstances of each particular child must determine. But when able to discern the Lord's body, to give a reason of the hope that is in them, and to show by a good conversation their faith, and love, and devotion to the Saviour, let them, being...

...and obedient sons, though " coming from far," as those that have been " nursed at her side," and as " able to give a reason of the hope that is in them ?" But I mean not to argue. Take away those ministers at her altars who have been baptized or educated...

...God, gives them a peculiar knowledge of God and of divine truths and objects, then they may always be able to give a reason of the hope that is in them. Though they are not able to exhibit all the external evidences in favor of the divinity of the gospel,...

...it is abiding: they have a constant desire, if they are Christians, to know it more perfectly, and be able to give a reason of the hope that is in them. otherwise, in the minds of Christians of this class who may have read the preceding parts of this volume....

...it is abiding: they have a constant desire, if they are Christians, to know it more perfectly, and be able to give a reason of the hope that is in them. This feeling has doubtless been fostered, rather than 166 READER EMBARRASSED, otherwise, in the minds...

...any miraculous effusion of THE SPIRIT to confirm their Faith, those who partake of it are expected to be able to give " a reason of the hope that is in them." 7. MODE of Administration in former times. — Towards the end of the Second Century, anointing with...

...profound learning of Cudworth, down to the dexterous simplicity, but dubious conclusions of Paley. To be " able to give a reason of the hope that is in us," is a Divine command. Next in importance is, to be able to give to ourselves a reason for our...

...faith knowledge." We are to adopt no conviction on the ground of any blind impulse ; we are always to be able to give a reason of the hope that is in us. We glory in Christianity, as a religion of light not less than a religion of love. freedom of...

...knowledge and experience. He strove to inculcate an intelligent piety : so to instruct them that they might be able to give a reason of the hope that is in them. Hence the Bible was the treasure-house whence he drew all his thoughts and arguments, motives and appeals,...