...world, which brings all into one mind, and to be of one heart and soul, and to. one judgment ; and are a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a peculiar people, that show forth the praise of Christ, who hath called them out of darkness into his marvellous light...

...the living God, the heavenly Jerusalem." The apostle Peter also, addressing Christians, says, " Ye are a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a peculiar people;" that is, to you, as believers in Christ, applies, in the fullest sense, the language that was formerly...

...grace of God to the knowledge and belief of the faith of Christ, and to obedience to its precepts, " ye are a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a peculiar people." This state of privilege is also ours, if we are true Christian*. Were we by nature ignorant of God,...

...Christ walketh among them : remember his presence, and see that you are diligent in your work. They are " a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a peculiar people, to show forth the praises of Him that hath called them." And yet will you neglect them ? What a high...

...are you reckoned among the company of those who have the seal of the Lamb on their foreheads, ' who are a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a peculiar people, that they should shew forth the praises of Him who hath called them out of darkness into his marvellous...

...not run in vain, neither laboured in " vain." And St. Peter uses language to the same effect : " Ye are a chosen generation, a royal " priesthood, a holy nation, a peculiar people ; " that ye should shew forth the praises of him who " hath called you out of darkness into his mar"...

...spirit serving the Lord ; to be a peculiar people zealous of good works ; to pray continually ; to be a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a peculiar people, to show forth the praises of him that hath called us, and offer up spiritual sacrifices acceptable...

...communion with the Father and the Son, living in eternity, and walking in eternity. I looked to see " a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a peculiar people ;" in the whole -tenor of their conversation " showing forth his praise who had called them into his...

...the Gospel, through the influence of the Divine Spirit — and separated by sovereign grace to be " a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a peculiar people," think of your responsibility. You must awake from your lethargy, and put on strength. You must imitate...

...of the believer. Said an apostle, to those who believe in Christ, and to whom lie is precious, " Ye are a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a peculiar people ; that ye should show forth the praises of him who hath called you out of darkness into marvellous...