...to the action. And this, I think, is abundantly corroborated by scripture. The apostle Paul says : " if there be first a willing mind, it is accepted according to what a man hath."* The intention with which the poor widow gave in the two mites, was a more acceptable offering in the...

...urgent duties, we may refuse to give ; but still we must have hearts to give, were it in our power. And if there be first a willing mind, it is accepted according to what -a man hath, and not according to what he hath not. The next direction is against doing evil to our neighbours....

...measure of ability will always correspond with, the measure of obligation. The scriptures assure us, that, " If there be first a willing mind, it is accepted according to that a man hath, and not according to that he hath not. God requires of men that they should knots...

...walk so fast, nor so confidently as those, whose light is clearer; yet, remember that God requireth according to what a man hath, not according to what he hath not. The day star must first dawn, then arise, and afterwards attain its full splendour. " But Satan," you...

...difficulties of life, through this great consolation, let us continually go on our way rejoicing. VIII. If there be first a willing mind, it is accepted according to that a man hath, and not according to that he hath not.—2 Corinthians > viii. 12. oT. PAUL, in the...

...every nation he that feareth him and wnrheth righteousness is accepted with him. 2 Cor. viii. 12. For if there be first a willing mind, it is accepted according to that a man hath, and not according to that he hath not. Acts xvi. 14. And a certain woman named Lydia,...

...reference* to the Divine liberality and faithfulness as that word so comforting to the poor? — " If there be first a willing mind, it is accepted according to that a man hath, and not according to that he hath not ;" and that other word so spirit-stirring to...

...there was a readiness to will, so there may be a performance also, out of that which you have. 12 For if there be first a willing mind, it is accepted according to that a man hath, and not according to that he hath not. PARAPHRASE. not ;is a command from God, but...

...A SERMON PREACHED AT CHRIST-CHURCH, OXON, BEFORE THE UNIVERSITY, MAY 3, 1685. 2 COR. viii. 12. Far if there be first a willing mind, it is accepted according to that a man hath, and not according to that he hath not. JN dealing with men's consciences, for the...

...lament, does not of itself shew that we receive unworthily. Some are naturally dull and heavy; but, if there be first a willing mind, it is accepted according to what a man hath, and not according to what he hath not. Some think a mere remembrance of an injury, though without ill...