...that he pleads long with them, as being unwilling to punish. In the prophecy of Ezekiel, we read, " As I live, saith the Lord, I have no pleasure in the death of the wicked, but that the wicked turn from his way and live." And again, " I have no pleasure in...

...particular objects. It extends to all. God desires the recovery, the repentance, of every sinner. " As I live, saith the Lord, I have no pleasure in the deattrof the wicked, but that the wicked turn from his way and live: turn ye, turn ye, from your evil...

...end at all with God, in creating them. The contrary he hath solemnly declared, Ezek. xxxiii. 11, " As I live, saith the Lord, I have no pleasure in the death of the wicked." Neither the destruction, nor the least pain of any creature, however sinful, is pleasing...

...thy tender mercies arc over all thy works. And thou hast assured us, that thou hast no pleasure in the death of the wicked, but that he should turn from his way and live. Yea, thou that didst call Zaccheus an old sinner, and Saul a fierce persecutor, hast...

...the Lord to be lost ! — And are these also the prophets I am to believe ! when it is written — As I live, saith the Lord, I have no pleasure in the death of the wicked, out rather in them that repent and turn : turn ye, turn ye, for why will you die, O...

...towards us, not willing that any should perish, but that all should come to repentance. Ezek. xxxiii. 11. As I live, saith the Lord, I have no pleasure in the death of the wicked, but that the wicked turn from his way, and live. Turn ye, turn ye, from your evil ways,...

...often would I have gathered thee as a hen gathereth her chic-kens under her wings and ye would not. As I live, saith the Lord, I have no pleasure in the death of the wicked, but that he turn and live. Who will have all men to be saved and come to the knowledge of the truth." Such scriptures...

...service. And let the world admire the compassion, and obey the gracious exhortations of God, who says, " As I live, saith the Lord, I have no pleasure in the death of the wicked; but that the wicked turn from his way and live. Turn ye, turn ye from your evil ways;...

...confirmed them by his oath ; and *' since he could swear by no greater, hath sworn by himself," saying, " As I live saith the Lord, I have no pleasure in the death of the wicked, but that the wicked turn from his way and live." Now if God be to blame for the sinner's...

...the word of the Lord. " Turn ye, turn ye from your evil ways ; so iniquity shall not be your ruin. As I live, saith the Lord I have no pleasure in the death of a sinner, but rather that he should turn and live." O make haste; delay not the time. " Come, and...