Lectures to Young Men on the Formation of Character &cCooke, 1831 - 172 pages |
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... vicious ; and in thirty years , the dismal change would be realized . Yes , my beloved friends , on you it depends , under God , whether this goodly inheritance shall be preserved or destroyed ; whether the morals , the religion , the ...
... vicious ; and in thirty years , the dismal change would be realized . Yes , my beloved friends , on you it depends , under God , whether this goodly inheritance shall be preserved or destroyed ; whether the morals , the religion , the ...
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... vicious ; who devotes his vacant hours to the improve- ment of his mind and heart , and aims at the acquisition of those habits and virtues which may qualify him for the duties of life , such a young man cannot fail to rise in respect ...
... vicious ; who devotes his vacant hours to the improve- ment of his mind and heart , and aims at the acquisition of those habits and virtues which may qualify him for the duties of life , such a young man cannot fail to rise in respect ...
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... vicious habits commence in what are considered little sins . No young man becomes suddenly aban- doned and profligate . There is always a gradual progress . He begins in slight , occa- sional departures from rectitude , and goes on from ...
... vicious habits commence in what are considered little sins . No young man becomes suddenly aban- doned and profligate . There is always a gradual progress . He begins in slight , occa- sional departures from rectitude , and goes on from ...
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... vicious practices . How- ever slight at first , they tend , by a strong and necessary impulse , to the point of utter depra- vation of principle , and ruin of character There is no safety but in guarding against the first approaches of ...
... vicious practices . How- ever slight at first , they tend , by a strong and necessary impulse , to the point of utter depra- vation of principle , and ruin of character There is no safety but in guarding against the first approaches of ...
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... vicious practices , the consequences will follow . You cannot avert them . You sow to the flesh , and of the flesh ... vicious youth . Consider then , my friends , that the way to honor , to usefulness , and heaven , is open before you ...
... vicious practices , the consequences will follow . You cannot avert them . You sow to the flesh , and of the flesh ... vicious youth . Consider then , my friends , that the way to honor , to usefulness , and heaven , is open before you ...
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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.