...outran Ahab's chariot to the entrance of Jezreel. And thus that observation of the apostle is verified : Hath not God chosen the poor of this world, rich in faith and heirs of the kingdom ? Yes, he has : and some too who are opulent ; for we read, that even Ceesar's household,...

...MANNOCK, OSB Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. — St. Matthew, v. 3 Hath not God chosen the poor of this world rich in faith, and heirs of the kingdom which he hath promised to those that lovo him ? — St. James, ii. 5. BALTIMORE: PUBLISHED...

...good foundation against the time to come, that they may lay hold on eternal life, 1 Tim. vi. 17— 19. Hath not God chosen the poor of this world rich in faith, and heirs of the kingdom which he hath promised to them that love him ? James ii. 5. I counsel thee to buy of...

...this basis will we take our stand, sending forth our salutation in the language of our beloved Brother James — " Hearken, my beloved brethren ; hath not...chosen the poor of this world, rich in faith, and heirs of the kingdom which he hath promised to them that love him ? " (James, ii. 5). And what subject so...

...honourable.| Hence the apostle James stirs up attention, when he introduces this paradox, James ii. 5, " Hearken, my beloved brethren, hath not God chosen the poor of this world, rich in faith, and heirs of the kingdom?" * Luke xvi. 31 . t Jude, 22, 23. J Isa. xliii. 4. It is true, they are in disguise,...

...under my foot-stool : are ye not then partial in yourselves, and are become judges of evil thoughts? Hearken, my beloved brethren ; Hath not God chosen the poor of this world, rich in faith, and heirs of the kingdom which he hath promised to them that love him ? But ye have despised the poor,' &c. Matt....

...evangelized. " Hearken, my beloved brethren," and mind.it carefully, it is worth taking notice of, " Hath not God chosen the poor of this world, rich in faith, and heirs of a kingdom?"* Ordinarily our Lord chooseth not his disciples from the potentates, and grandees of...

...elevated ? Did not Christ humble himself to the death of the cross for the poor, as well as the rich ? ' Hath not God chosen the poor of this world, rich in faith, and heirs of the kingdom •' And, finally, Were the angels less ready to convey the goal of perishing Lazarus...

...if he keeps thee in it will make it up with himself, and make thee happy in the very depth of it. " Hath not God chosen the poor of this world, rich in faith, and heirs of the kingdom ? " To a child of God, poverty is a blessing ; for therein, rather than in riches, is...

...under my footstool ; are ye not then partial in yourselves, and are become judges of evil thoughts ? Hearken, my beloved brethren, Hath not God chosen the poor of this world rich in faith, and heirs of the kingdom which he hath promised to them that love him 1 But ye have despised the poor. Do not...