...same principle that, on another occasion, he makes mention of " the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ," that "though he was rich," yet for our sakes " he became poor,"| that we " through his poverty might be rich :" 2 Cor. viii, 9. I take it for granted that it is this...

...brethren, ye did it not to me — Depart. — Pause, and admire the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, how that though he was rich, yet for our sakes he became poor, that we through his poverty might be rich. Do not imagine that he did not feel his condition. He was...

...such circumstances of more than ordinary abasement ? A. To admire "the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, that though he was rich, yet for our sakes he became poor, that we through his poverty might be rich," 2 Cor. viii. 9? and by faith to claim a relation to him...

...gratitude, the cause of this stupendous contrast ! Oh may we " know the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, that, though he was rich, yet for our sakes he became poor, that we through his poverty might be rich !" — Oh let us not frustrate his design of love and mercy,...

...reputation. You know it, Christians ! You know it : — " Ye know the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, that though he was rich, yet for our sakes he became poor : that ye through his poverty might be rich." And is dignity lessened by condescension! Shall his goodness...

...hart our sicknesses.' He himself took our infirmities. Such was "the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, that though he was rich, yet for our sakes he became poor, that we through his poverty might be rich." '~ He bare our sicknesses. He bare our diseased nature,...

...capable of loss for the accomplishing of our salvation. Such was " the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, that though he was rich, yet for our sakes he became poor, that we through his poverty might be rich," 2 Cor. viii. 9. And although his human soul was encouraged...

...characterize his whole undertaking. " Ye know the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ," saith St. Paul, " how that though he was rich, yet for our sakes he became poor, that we through his poverty might become rich." His giving himself for the church is celebrated as...

...conscience to the Redeemer? Think, 0 believer, of what the Saviour has done and suffered for you ? Remember that "though He was rich, yet for our sakes He became poor, that we through His poverty might be rich ;" and then say, whether the plan of contributing nothing...

...reputation. Widows ministered to him of their substance. " Ye know the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, that though he was rich, yet for our sakes he became poor, that we through his poverty might be rich." OCTOBEB 4.—" IB this thy kindness to thy friend 1" 2...