| 1807 - 672 pages
...Abraham. He sKw the day of Christ, and was glad. Moses, when in Pharaoh's court, knew him : " for he esteemed the reproach of Christ greater riches than the treasures of Egypt-" The Israelites, whca ia the wilderness, were acquainted with hi? character; for they drank of that... | |
| Abner Kneeland - 1804 - 462 pages
...children of God ; which are very high titles of honor. To suffer for Christ's sake, is an high honor — Moses esteemed the reproach of Christ, greater riches than the treasures of Egypt ; Heb. xii. 26. To be entrusted with the treasure of the Gospel, or any spiritual gifts^ R is an honor... | |
| John Fletcher - 1804 - 444 pages
...renounce the prospect of an earthly crown, with the hope of obtaining a more glorious inheritance; if he esteemed " the reproach of Christ greater riches than the treasures of Egypt, lUiv'ihg respect unto the recompence of reward;" what may not be expected from an hope founded upon'... | |
| Henry Hunter - 1806 - 460 pages
...prospect itself of being heir to a throne and kingdom ; and, according to the expression of St. Paul, Esteemed the reproach of Christ greater riches than the treasures of Egypt," Heb. xi. 26. " Not satisfied with being a spectator and a partaker ef the misery of his wretched brethren,... | |
| George Stanley Faber - 1808 - 304 pages
...age of Moses and Aaron. Abraham rejoiced to see the day of his Redeemer ; he " saw it, and was glad." Moses esteemed " the reproach of Christ greater riches than the treasures of Egypt." The ancient patriarchs " all died in faith, not having received the promises, but having seen them... | |
| George Stanley Faber - 1808 - 592 pages
...age of Moses and Aaron. Abraham rejoiced to see the day of his Redeemer ; he " saw it, and was glad." Moses esteemed " the reproach of Christ greater riches than the treasures of Egypt." The ancient patriarchs " all died in faith< not having received the promises, but having seen them... | |
| 1809 - 612 pages
...that sinners may be saved. Christ's friends cheer. fully forsake all things on his account. M oses esteemed " the 'reproach of Christ greater riches than the treasures of Egypt." *' God forbid, says Paul, that I should glory, save in the cross of our Lord Jesus Christ, by •whom... | |
| Charles Drelincourt - 1810 - 580 pages
...inheritance," Heb. x. Christian souls, represent unto yourselves the example of Ae prophet Mosel, who " esteemed the reproach of Christ greater riches than the treasures of Egypt ; for he had respect unto the recompence of the reward," Heb.xi. 10. Whilst we enjoy our goods, we... | |
| William Warburton - 1811 - 504 pages
...persuaded of them, and embraced them, and desired an heavenly country — That they all died in faith — That Moses esteemed the reproach of CHRIST greater riches than the treasures of Egypt — That by* faith the Jewish leaders did all their great and marvellous works — That their very... | |
| William Warburton, Richard Hurd - 1811 - 514 pages
...persuaded of them, and embraced them, and desired an heavenly country — That they all died in faith — That Moses esteemed the reproach of CHRIST greater riches than the treasures of Egypt— That, by faith the Jewish leaders did all (heir great and marvellous works — That their very women... | |
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