We learn this by the precepts that Jesus left. He observed that the people were looking outward, and assured them that the kingdom of God cometh not with outward observation; and for this reason, that it was only to be known in man. Elias Hicks assurecomethgod share on social
Just as a son, to be a son of man, must be of the same nature and spirit of his father; so with the sons of God, and so it will be with all who are born of the spirit of God. Elias Hicks bearfathergod Change image and share on social
To this light, then, would I recommend all, with mine own soul, - to this sure way of salvation. Elias Hicks lightminerecommend Change image and share on social
You know that we have a great variety of ways to gratify our own desires. Elias Hicks desiregratifygreat Change image and share on social
But if we continue in sin, and rebel and harden our hearts, we shall become so inured and fixed in it, that it will be natural, and we shall choose it from time to time. Elias Hicks choosecontinuefix Change image and share on social
And yet you see the weakness of external evidence-and outward miracles; they were not sufficient to make true believers, or to make the Israelites believe that Jesus was their promised Messiah. Elias Hicks believerevidenceexternal Change image and share on social
We have met on a solemn occasion, and in this crowded assembly there is one thing that appears important, that is, for every one of us to be still, that if any thing should he said, every one may the better hear. Elias Hicks appearassemblycrowd share on social
What encouragement the apostle holds out to us. O my friends, that we might leave all our pretensions, and come to the truth in our own hearts. Elias Hicks apostleencouragementfriend Change image and share on social
And if we are in this state, if we had an eternity of probation, what reason have we to suppose that we should profit by it - if we had ever so long a time to chose for ourselves we should pursue our own will, to gratify our carnal I desires. Elias Hicks carnalchoosedesire share on social
People talk about revelation, and say it has ceased; but what ignorance it bespeaks, when man knows not the least thing on earth without revelation. Elias Hicks bespeakceaseearth Change image and share on social
