Religion without gloom, exemplified in a series of sacred lessons, with occasional sermons [&c.]. By several eminent hands. [3 leaves have a footnote. Vol.1, no.1-(3)].1837 |
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... light and his guide ; to assist him in making the circumstances of his abode subserve his pur- poses ; and to connect him with invisible and eternal things . He learns , through the possession of this great and noble treasure , that it ...
... light and his guide ; to assist him in making the circumstances of his abode subserve his pur- poses ; and to connect him with invisible and eternal things . He learns , through the possession of this great and noble treasure , that it ...
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... light , the life , and the joy of the uni- verse ; Christianity encourages us to anticipate , and pro- mises to unfold , before the astonished gaze of creation , and to bestow freely and for ever upon the just made perfect . The ...
... light , the life , and the joy of the uni- verse ; Christianity encourages us to anticipate , and pro- mises to unfold , before the astonished gaze of creation , and to bestow freely and for ever upon the just made perfect . The ...
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... light and graceful wreaths above our heads . Admire the depth and richness of their united tints , and rejoice in the coolness of their shade . And now listen to the carol of the joyous birds as they rustle among the leaves or spring ...
... light and graceful wreaths above our heads . Admire the depth and richness of their united tints , and rejoice in the coolness of their shade . And now listen to the carol of the joyous birds as they rustle among the leaves or spring ...
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... light even upon the earth . And see , the moon is rising , she travels upwards ; and as she is obscured for a little while by the fleecy clouds which cross her path , and then shews her beautuous face above them , she seems to picture ...
... light even upon the earth . And see , the moon is rising , she travels upwards ; and as she is obscured for a little while by the fleecy clouds which cross her path , and then shews her beautuous face above them , she seems to picture ...
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... light and beauty , from the stars in their countless number and infinite distance , to wake their minds to conceptions of natural beauty and magnificence ; to call into life their slumbering feelings , and to teach them what are the ...
... light and beauty , from the stars in their countless number and infinite distance , to wake their minds to conceptions of natural beauty and magnificence ; to call into life their slumbering feelings , and to teach them what are the ...
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Page 111 - Likewise, I say unto you, there is joy in the presence of the angels of God over one sinner that repenteth. And he said, A certain man had two sons: and the younger of them said to his father, Father, give me the portion of goods that falleth to me.
Page 34 - And God said unto Noah, The end of all flesh is come before me ; for the earth is filled with violence through them ; and, behold, I will destroy them with the earth.
Page 155 - And they said one to another, We are verily guilty concerning our brother, in that we saw the anguish of his soul, when he besought us, and we would not hear; therefore is this distress come upon us.
Page 133 - Ye men of Israel, hear these words ; Jesus of Nazareth, a man approved of God among you by miracles and wonders and signs, (which God did by him in the midst of you, as ye yourselves also know...
Page 126 - For where envying and strife is, there is confusion and every evil work. But the wisdom that is from above is first pure, then peaceable, gentle, and easy to be entreated, full of mercy and good fruits, without partiality, and without hypocrisy. And the fruit of righteousness is sown in peace of them that make peace...
Page 118 - And he answering said to his father, Lo, these many years do I serve thee, neither transgressed I at any time thy commandment : and yet thou never gavest me a kid, that I might make merry with my friends : But as soon as this thy son was come, which hath devoured thy living with harlots, thou hast killed for him the fatted calf.
Page 216 - THIS world is all a fleeting show For man's illusion given; The smiles of joy, the tears of woe, Deceitful shine, deceitful flow, — There's nothing true but Heaven...
Page 123 - Mine eyes shall be upon the faithful of the land, that they may dwell with me : he that walketh in a perfect way, he shall serve me. 7 He that worketh deceit shall not dwell within my house : he that telleth lies shall not tarry in my sight.
Page 152 - The Son of man shall send forth his angels, and they shall gather out of his kingdom all things that offend, and them which do iniquity, and shall cast them into a furnace of fire: there shall be wailing and gnashing of teeth.
Page 166 - Come, and let us sell him to the Ishmaelites, and let not our hand be upon him; for he is our brother and our flesh : and his brethren were content.