 For we brought nothing into this world, and it is certain we can carry nothing out. And having food and raiment let us be therewith content. But they that will be rich fall into temptation and a snare, and into many foolish and hurtful lusts, which drown...  A catechism and confession of faith, by R.B. - Page 65by Robert Barclay - 1803 - 151 pagesFull view - About this book
 | Bible - 1809 - 670 pages
...destitute of the truth, supposing 6 that godliness is gain : [from such withdraw thyself.] But 7 godliness with contentment is great gain. For we brought nothing into this world ; and it is certain that we 8 can carry nothing out. And, having food and raiment, 9 let us be content with... | |
 | Fisher (The Rev. Mr., master of the grammar school in Cockermouth, Eng.) - Catechisms, English - 1809 - 346 pages
...ffbo is the Jjtrd? Or, Jeft I be poor, and fteal, and take the name of my God in vain. Prov. xxx. 8. Godlinefs, with contentment, is great gain. — For we brought nothing into this world,, arid it is certain we can carry nothing out.. i Tim. vi. 6, 7. Let your converfation be without covetoufnefs;... | |
 | Prayers - 1810 - 480 pages
...III. the Holy Communion. 303 * the Abundance of the Things which he '- poffeffeth, Matt. x. 3 1 . ' Godlinefs with Contentment is great * Gain. For we brought nothing into this * World, and it is certain we fhall carry * nothing out. And having Food and * Raiment, let us be therewith content... | |
 | Thomas Vincent - Prayer - 1810 - 326 pages
...womb, and naked shall I return thither. 1 Tim. vi. 7, 8, For we brpught nothing into this world, and it is certain we can carry nothing out. And having food and raiment, let us be therewith content. 8. By going to Christ to teach us the lesson of universal contentment,... | |
 | William Giles - Marriage - 1811 - 268 pages
...ground on which it stands is mouldering away.' Be therefore thankful for your lot in life: godliness with contentment is great gain ; for we brought nothing...world, and it is certain we can carry nothing out : and if you but once make the trial, you will soon be convinced ' that the foundation of content must spring... | |
 | William Jay - Devotional literature - 1812 - 284 pages
...useful to a traveller ; a bundle of stave^ would be an incumbrance. * But godliness with con* tentment is great gain. For we brought nothing into " this...carry nothing out. " And having food and raiment, let us be therewith " content." lodged all their happiness on earth....but the christiaE is not of... | |
 | Catholic Church - 1815 - 738 pages
...Pantaleon, by the Collect, &c. of Mass IV. p. 468, except EPISTLE. 1 Tim. vi. 6. 12. Dear Brother: Godliness with contentment, is great gain. For we brought nothing into this world : and certainly we can carry nothing out. But having food, and wherewith to be covered, with these we are... | |
 | Charles Richard Cameron - 1816 - 184 pages
...the sermon to-day, and when I heard them I was very glad that I had not taken the money; "Godliness with contentment is great gain : for we brought nothing into this world, and it is certain we can carry nothmg out; and having food and raiment let us be therewith content. But... | |
 | 1829 - 828 pages
...excellent admonitions and exhortations on this topic. " Godliness with contentment (says the Apostle) is great gain : for we brought nothing into this world,...can carry nothing out : and having food and raiment, let us be therewith content. But they that will be rich fall into temptation and a snare, and into... | |
 | Devotional exercises - 1819 - 286 pages
...covetousness ; for a man's life consisteth not in the abundance of the things he possesseth. Godliness with contentment is great gain ; for we brought nothing into this world, and it is certain we can carry nothing out. Better is a little with the fear of the Lord, than great treasure... | |
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