...faith and the obedience of the mechanic were as acceptable to God, as those of that immortal sage. " It is accepted, according to what a man hath, and not according to what h'e hath not." A man of plain understanding, who means well, is a much better judge of the meaning of language, than...

...performance of this duty, than consists with the employ meats of others; and in this as well as in charity, it is accepted according to what a man hath, and not according to what he hath not. In the diversities of human life one hour is more proper for one man, and a different hour for another....

...this is a kind of religious tax that cannot be supported by religious principles, as the Lord requires according to what a man hath, and not according to what he hath not — nor am I the only person who privately lifts up his voice against this growing evil — as most...

...There are varieties of talents and endowments, of seasons and opportunities ; and God will accept us according to what a man hath, and not according to what he hath not." In the same field, though all of it be fruitful, yet every part of it may not be alike productive....

...he made no use of any but Christians of great attainments, we might sit down in discouragement. But, where there is a willing mind, it is accepted, according to what a man hath: and he blesses his own truth, not because tee speak it, but notwithstanding that we speak it, because it...

...you forget the gracious manifesto published by the condescending King of heaven: " If there be first a willing mind, it is accepted, according to what a man hath, not according to what he hath not," 2 Cor. viii. 12. Is it not plain from this text, that infinite...

...you forget the gracious manifesto published by the condescending King of heaven; 'if there be first a willing mind, it is accepted, according to what a man hath, not according to what he hath not.'* Is it not plain from this text, that infinite goodness will admit...

...this nature be too late. But there is a duty of trading with a single talent. And if there be a ready mind, it is accepted according to what a man hath, and not according to what he hath not. And this alone hath made me adventure the proposal of my thoughts about the nature, causes, and occasions...

...will it is, that none should despise the day of small things. And if there be in this duty a ready mind, it is accepted according to what a man hath, and not according to what he hath not. He that can bring into this treasure only the mites of broken desires and ejaculatory prayers, so they...

...enjoys the thins ? Once more. Does not St. Panl's rnle hold in spiritnals as well as in temporals ? : 'It is accepted according to what a man hath, and not according to what he hath not.' Does onr Lord actnally reqnire more of believers than they can actnally do throngh his grace ? And...