Lectures to Young Men on the Formation of Character &cCooke, 1831 - 172 pages |
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... called for , and hope that a third and fourth may soon follow . But to say we like the Book extremely well is hardly sufficient . We must give our reasons.- We like the Lectures because they are addressed exclusively to a very numerous ...
... called for , and hope that a third and fourth may soon follow . But to say we like the Book extremely well is hardly sufficient . We must give our reasons.- We like the Lectures because they are addressed exclusively to a very numerous ...
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... called to aid in the election of rulers ; to deliberate and act respecting the public welfare ; to fill offices of influence and trust , and to perform innumerable duties in the course of life , which can be well performed , only in the ...
... called to aid in the election of rulers ; to deliberate and act respecting the public welfare ; to fill offices of influence and trust , and to perform innumerable duties in the course of life , which can be well performed , only in the ...
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... human happiness . The young men of this generation are called * James ' Christian Father's Present - a precious little vo- lume , and should be read by all young people . to a great work . God is fast preparing the ON YOUNG MEN . 19.
... human happiness . The young men of this generation are called * James ' Christian Father's Present - a precious little vo- lume , and should be read by all young people . to a great work . God is fast preparing the ON YOUNG MEN . 19.
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... called , they have not made shipwreck of a good con- science , and fallen into those foolish and hurt- ful lusts which drown men in destruction and perdition . Take an example . Here is a young man just commencing business . His object ...
... called , they have not made shipwreck of a good con- science , and fallen into those foolish and hurt- ful lusts which drown men in destruction and perdition . Take an example . Here is a young man just commencing business . His object ...
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... called to cultivate . You ought to bear a constant and united testimony in favor of good principles and good morals , — to lift up an indignant voice , against all the intemperate and profane , against Sabbath breakers and gamblers ...
... called to cultivate . You ought to bear a constant and united testimony in favor of good principles and good morals , — to lift up an indignant voice , against all the intemperate and profane , against Sabbath breakers and gamblers ...
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Lectures to Young Men on the Formation of Character: Originally Addressed to ... Joel Hawes No preview available - 2019 |
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Page 160 - A little learning is a dangerous thing ! Drink deep, or taste not the Pierian spring: There shallow draughts intoxicate the brain, And drinking largely sobers us again.
Page 139 - We are journeying unto the place of which the LORD said, I will give it you : come thou with us, and we will do thee good : for the LORD hath spoken good concerning Israel.
Page 63 - Now when Daniel knew that the writing was signed, he went into his house; and his windows being open in his chamber toward Jerusalem, he kneeled upon his knees three times a day and prayed and gave thanks before his God, as he did aforetime.
Page 77 - For our rejoicing is this, the testimony of our conscience, that in simplicity and godly sincerity, not with fleshly wisdom, but by the grace of God, we have had our conversation in the world, and more abundantly to you-ward.
Page 25 - We may truly say, the lines have fallen to us in pleasant places, and we have a goodly heritage.
Page 91 - A good name is rather to be chosen than great riches, and loving favor rather than silver and gold.
Page 172 - The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom : a good understanding have all they that do his commandments: his praise endureth for ever.
Page 154 - I have carefully and regularly perused these Holy Scriptures, and am of opinion, that the volume, independently of its divine origin, contains more sublimity, purer morality, more important history, and finer strains of eloquence, than can be collected from all other books, in whatever language they may have been written.
Page 90 - Against revolted multitudes the cause Of truth, in word mightier than they in arms; And for the testimony of truth hast borne Universal reproach, far worse to bear Than violence: for this was all thy care To stand approved in sight of God, though worlds Judged thee perverse...
Page 53 - I exercise myself, to have a conscience void of offence toward God and toward man.