Gospel History (Paperback)

This historic book may have numerous typos, missing text, images, or index. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. 1832. Not illustrated. Excerpt: ... of mind more heavenly, than to be at peace with all the world, with conscience, and with God. "Blessed are the peacemakers;" for a holier, loftier pleasure does not exist than that of doing good; and if peace be happiness, and its opposite be misery, how godlike is the enjoyment of that man who restores to his brethren that best of blessings "Blessed are the pure in heart;" those who obey the law of God, not from fear, but from the absence of any desire beyond the bounds which that law has established; they whose virtue flows in natural and quiet beauty, from the unsullied fountain of an innocent mind. Blessed are even the mourners and the persecuted; if their strength is in God. They may lose every other support, but they possess the love of their Father, and the hope of heaven. As other consolations fail, these grow brighter: till at length the event of death itself is met with tranquillity or even rapture, and conducts them to their full blessedness above. HYMN. Anonymous. 'Blest are the meek, ' he said Whose doctrine is divine; The humble-minded earth possess, And bright in heaven will shine. While here on earth they stay, Calm peace with them shall dwell; And cheerful hope, and heavenly joy, Beyond what tongue can tell. The God of peace is theirs; They own his gracious sway; And, yielding all their wills to him, His sovereign laws obey. No angry passions move, No envy fires the breast; The prospect of eternal peace Bids every trouble rest. Oh gracious Father, grant That we this influence feel, That all we hope, or wish, may be Subjected to thy will. SECTION XXI. CONCLUSION OF THE SERMON ON THE MOUNT. Matt. Vii. 1. And 21. Judge not, that ye be not judged. For with what judgment ye judge, ye shall be judged; and with what measure ye mete, it shall b...