...Moreover, brethren, we inform you of the grace of God, that is, the liberality of heart bestowed by God, on the churches of Macedonia ; how that, in a great...riches of their liberality. For to their power, I bear them record, yea, and beyond their power, they were willing of themselves;" I say, if necessary: for...

...exemplary ; of them the Apostle says, " Brethren, we do you to wit, (or, we inform you,) of the grace of God bestowed on the churches of Macedonia ; how...with much entreaty that we would receive the gift." Every circumstance brought forward by the Apostle in the above verses, enhances the liberality of these...

...mighty, not many noble, are called." And of the churches in Macedonia, he says, 2 Cor,. viii. 2. " How that in a great trial of affliction, the abundance of their joy, and their deep poverty, had abounded unto the riches of their liberality." In like manner there might be instances of liberality...

...them." To them we may justly apply the fine compliment paid by Paul to the churches of Macedonia — " In a great trial of affliction, the abundance of their joy, and their deep poverty, abounded to the riches of their liberality." — 2 Cor. viii. 2. Theimpracticability of converting the inhabitants...

...grace of God bestowed upon the Churches of Macedonia:" "How that, in a great trial of afflic. F tioh, the abundance of their joy and their deep poverty...beyond their power, they Were willing of themselves." (•2 Cor. viii. 2, •A.) As to the opportunities afforded to Calvinistic ministers, it is obvious...

...dedication of Solomon's temple, but being afccording to their present ability, it was accepted, for " after a great trial of affliction the abundance of their joy, and their deep poverty abounded in the riches of their liberality," 2 Cor. viii. 2. These hundreds were more to them, than Solomon's...

...of the grace of God bestowed on the churches of Macedonia : how in a great trial of affliction, thc abundance of their joy, and their deep poverty, abounded unto the riches of their liberality." 4. Those who have not too much for themselves are willing to spare seed to sow, that they may have...

...thé abundance of their joy and their deep poverty abounded unto thé riches ôf their liberality. 3 For to their power, I bear record, yea, and beyond their power, they were williug of themselves ; 4 Praying us with rouch intreaty that we would reçoive thé gift, and take...

...praying them to accept of their benefactions, ver. *. so that in the midst of great affliction.'the abundance of their joy and their deep poverty abounded unto the riches of their liberality. 4. That God will accept the services of those who are trilling to devote themselves to him without...

...solemnly dedicated to his holy worship. The parish in Portland are second to •none in their pious liberality : •" for to their power (I bear record) yea and beyond their power they are willing," ' — and generously endeavour to render the situation of their worthy Pastor comfortable...