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The heavens “ declare the glory of God , and the firma“ ment sheweth his handy -
work : day unto “ day uttereth speech , and night unto night “ sheweth knowledge
: there is no speech “ nor language where their voice is not heard : “ their line is ...
The heavens “ declare the glory of God , and the firma“ ment sheweth his handy -
work : day unto “ day uttereth speech , and night unto night “ sheweth knowledge
: there is no speech “ nor language where their voice is not heard : “ their line is ...
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... of the mould ? whereas now , by their beaks , they can peck such with ease ;
and if without claws , many of them which roost on the trees could not have done
so , but must have been much exposed to the rayages of beasts during the night .
... of the mould ? whereas now , by their beaks , they can peck such with ease ;
and if without claws , many of them which roost on the trees could not have done
so , but must have been much exposed to the rayages of beasts during the night .
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N ow , in this season , of all others best adapted for meditation , may I employ my
thoughts on suitable subjects , and begin with contemplating the goodness of my
Maker , in bringing me safely through the last night , acknowledging , with the ...
N ow , in this season , of all others best adapted for meditation , may I employ my
thoughts on suitable subjects , and begin with contemplating the goodness of my
Maker , in bringing me safely through the last night , acknowledging , with the ...
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cies are new every morning ; " while yonder dappled East declareth , that “ great
is his “ faithfulness , " who hath promised that there shall be day and night while
the earth remaineth . The light now approaches , how feeble are its rays !
cies are new every morning ; " while yonder dappled East declareth , that “ great
is his “ faithfulness , " who hath promised that there shall be day and night while
the earth remaineth . The light now approaches , how feeble are its rays !
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... during the darkness of the night , can discover the beauties of creation ; till God
, of his infinite mercy , vouchsafe to illuminate his mind by his Holy Spi : rit . It is
then alone that he can discover the vileness of his own heart , the deformity of sin
...
... during the darkness of the night , can discover the beauties of creation ; till God
, of his infinite mercy , vouchsafe to illuminate his mind by his Holy Spi : rit . It is
then alone that he can discover the vileness of his own heart , the deformity of sin
...
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| Title | A Spring-day: Or, Contemplations on Several Occurrences which Naturally Strike the Eye in that Delightful Season |
| Author | James Fisher |
| Publisher | author, 1806 |
| Original from | Harvard University |
| Digitized | 16 Dec 2008 |
| Length | 338 pages |
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