...degree the infinite mercies of the Redeemer. Enable us to feel our obligations to Him, who though he was rich yet for our sakes became poor that we through his poverty might be made rich ; who exposed Himself to every danger and shame and suffering, leaving the glory...

...of the dying Jesus, act as a constraining principle upon our own souls ; that Jesus, " who though he was rich, yet for our sakes became poor, that we through his poverty might be rich?" If we love the Lord Jesus, we shall love those for whom he died; if we love him in sincerity, there...

...their sin in their punishment. It behoves Christians to follow the example of Him, " who, though he was rich, yet for our sakes became poor, that we through his poverty might be rich," (2 Cor. viii. 9.) May these considerations influence the mind of SC CHURCH BUILDING. maintains the...

...dear cottage friends, have an illustrious example before you in the Lord Jesus Christ, " who though He was rich, yet for our sakes became poor, that we through His poverty might be rich." Walk in the footsteps of your Redeemer; He left His conduct as a pattern for you to follow. He is now...

...lowliness and abasement of . His humiliation ; and explains the mysterious words, " Who, though He was rich, yet for our sakes became poor, that we through His poverty might be rich." " Who being in the form of God, thought it not robbery to be equal with God ; but made Himself of no...

...their sin in their punishment. It behoves Christians to follow the example of Him, " who, though he was rich, yet for our sakes became poor, that we through his poverty might be rich," (2 Cor. viii. 9.) May these considerations influence the mind of SC CHURCH BUILDING. SIR, — Dr. Chalmers,...

...illustriously displayed ; how intense should be our love — for one another ; — for him, which, though he was rich, yet, for our sakes, became poor, that we through his poverty might become rich; — and for the Most HigK himself, the Great Author of all lawful Association !...

...fellowsufferer. You would read the Gospels with new delight ; for there you see how Jesus, " though he was rich, yet for our sakes became poor, that we through his poverty might be rich." But do not think that your present sufferings can purchase heaven. We can of ourselves deserve nothing...

...know thy poverty, but thou art rich." — " Yes," said he, " and it is all through Him, who, though rich, yet for our sakes became poor, that we, through His poverty, might be rich." Speaking of his prospects, he assumed the language of the apostle, " I know that when the earthly house...

...requires, and what generosity of her free will offers, then I will think of Him, who, though he was rich, for our sakes became poor, that we, through his poverty, might be rich; and I say not that I will add a little more, but, how can I keep back any thing ? " Were the whole realm...