Monthly Archives: October 2014

Desirous of approval…

Posted on October 13, 2014 by Tom Brainerd

…if we are desirous to have our faith approved, we ought to abide by this rule, to be satisfied with the command alone, and go forward wherever God commands, and, expecting the success which he promises, not to indulge in … Continue reading →

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Along with weakness…

Posted on October 12, 2014 by Tom Brainerd

…even in the present day in order to rise above the offence of the cross, it is of great importance to us to know that, along with the weakness of the flesh, the glory of divinity appeared in Christ about … Continue reading →

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Collect: Seventeenth Sunday after Trinity…

Posted on October 12, 2014 by Tom Brainerd

LORD we pray thee, that thy Grace may always prevent, and follow us; and make us continually to be given to all good works through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

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Early…and often…

Posted on October 11, 2014 by Tom Brainerd

Let us therefore learn to repent early, lest our long-continued harshness should confirm the reign of Satan within us; for as soon as we have been abandoned to this tyranny his rage will have no bounds. Calvin, Harmony of the … Continue reading →

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