...had juft made, Cm anfwer to the queftion which fell to her lot,) To reneunce the devil and all bis works } the pomps and vanities of this wicked world, and all the fmful lufts of theflejh. I fay fhe was diftreffed on finding that thefe were not merely certain words...

...himself to her," as a God of infinite goodness, power, justice, and holiness. The promise of " renouncing the Devil and all his works> " the pomps and vanities...wicked world, and " all the sinful lusts of the flesh" distressed her, till she met with these words in her bible, " My ** grace fs sufficient for thee."...

...they are to be fulfilled. I. We promise, according to the Baptismal Covenant, first, " to renounce the devil and all his works, the pomps and vanities...wicked world, and all the sinful lusts of the flesh." Such is the power of Satan that he is called " the god of this world." If he had no power, and if sin...

...what does our church conceive is implied in repentance? Her Catechrfm anfwers; It is " to renounce the devil and all his works, the pomps and vanities of this wicked world, and all the finful lufts of the flefh." Her Homilies add ; It is " utterly to deteft and abhor fin ;" " from the...

...leading his convert into the temple made with hands, can by the use of his formulary lead him to renounce the devil and all his works, the pomps and vanities of this wicked world, and. all ihr sinful lusts of the flesh; to deny ungodliness and worldly lusts, and to live righteously, soberly,...

...but his fear is foreign to the heart. They think not of their baptifinal vow. They renounce not the the devil and all his works, the pomps and vanities of this wicked world, and all the. finful lufts of the fiefh. They leave not all to follow Chrift : in fact, they leave little for the...

...and recommending their evil wavs. \Vhen they are told, by God's ministers, that they must "renounce the devil and all his works, the pomps and vanities of this wicked world, and nil the sinful lusts of the flesh," they not -only deny all their baptismal vows, but bring me in to...

...then for you ? Anfwer. They did proraife and vow three things in my name ; itt. Thai I fhould renounce the dev'il and all his works, the pomps and vanities of this wicked world, and all the finfut lufts of the ttefh. Ay ! di<*' they fo ! this is brave. Well! what <it^ they promife more ?...

...by his word and Spirit? Have I reaounced indeed the devil and all his works, the pomps and ranities of this wicked world, and all the sinful lusts of the flesh ? Do I look upon my owa strength, concerning salvation, as inherent weakness, my own wisdom a» erring...

...do both " Promise and vow, that they will forsake the devil and all his works, the pomp and vanity of this wicked world, and all the sinful lusts of the flesh, and walk in God's holy will and commandments, all the days of their lives." The very highest pitch...