...with the more zeal and energy ; and to labour to "cleanse ourselves from all ftlthiness (or pollution) God." Nut that we are able to cleanse ourselves by our own strength, much less prifectlfy: but as it...

...partakers of? And it is the same consideration which the apostle manageth to this purpose, 2 Cor. vii. 1. ' Having therefore these promises, dearly beloved, let us cleanse ourselves from all filthiness of the flesh and spirit, perfecting holiness in the fear of God.' The receiving of the promises ought to be...

...leaves only, and said unto it, Let no fruit grow on thee henceforward for ever,' 8cc. 2 Cor. vii. 1. 'Having therefore these promises, dearly beloved,...let us cleanse ourselves from all filthiness of the flesh and spirit, perfecting holiness in the fear of God.' 2 Tim. ii. 19. ' And let every one that...

...of entering into his rest, any of you should seem to come short of it. Having, thereVot. II. O fore, these promises, dearly beloved, let us cleanse ourselves from all filthiness of the flesh, and of the spirit, perfecting holiness in the fear of God." From these, and many similar passages,...

...promises, sealed to us by the blood of Jesus, let us cleanse ourselves from all fitihiness of flesh and spirit, perfecting holiness in the fear of the Lord, 2 Cor. vii. 1. And thus you see how effectually the death of Christ, as it is a sacrifice for sin, contributes to...

...Therefore the apostle argueth from receiving of the promise, unto universal holiness and purity ; ' Having therefore these promises, dearly 'beloved, let us cleanse ourselves from all filthiness of flesh and spirit, perfecting holiness in the fear of the Lord;' 2 Cor. vii. 1. This then the saints...

...of entering into his rest, any of you should seem to come short of it. Having, thercVot. II. O fore, these promises, dearly beloved, let us cleanse ourselves from all filthiness of the flesh, and of the spirit, perfecting holiness in the fear of God." From these, and many similar passages,...

...subsistence in it, as that all the powers and faculties of it are in a progress towards their perfection : " Having therefore these promises, dearly beloved, let us cleanse ourselves from all filthincss of the flesh and spirit, perfecting holiness in the fear of God." True wisdom and understanding,...

...satisfaction of any one lust of the mind or of the flesh. As we are in all instances of duty to be ' perfecting holiness in the fear of the Lord,' 2 Cor. vii. 1. so 'no provision' is to be made for the flesh, to fulfil the lusts thereof;' Rom. xiii. 14. This is...

...15. « Rom. vi. 21. f 1 Job. ii. 17. THE POLLUTION OF SIN, AND USE OF THE PROMISES. 2 COR. VII. 1. Having therefore these promises, dearly beloved, let us cleanse ourselves from all Jilthiness of flesh and spirit, perfecting holiness in the fear of God. HAVING set forth the state,...