The greater part
But it is to be feared that the bulk of mankind, yes, of what is called the Christian world, have not attained even this. They are still far off, and neither is God in all their thoughts. A few names may be found of those who love God. A few more there are that fear him. But the greater part have neither the fear of God before their eyes, nor the love of God in their hearts.
1771 text
3. But it is to be feared, the bulk of mankind, yea, of what is call’d The Christian world, have not attain’d even this; but are still afar off, neither is God in all their thoughts. A few names may be found of those who love God: a few more there are that fear him. But the greater part have neither the fear of God before their eyes, nor the love of God in their hearts.
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Catalogue & scope
Sermon 9 in the 1771 Works. Romans 8:15.
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