The Minister's Everyday LifeC. Scribner's sons, 1924 - 220 pages |
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Popular passages
Page 206 - the goodly fellowship of the prophets," " the noble army of martyrs," and " the holy Church throughout all the world
Page 132 - When thou with rebukes dost chasten man for sin, thou makest his beauty to consume away, like as it were a moth fretting a garment: every man therefore is but vanity.
Page 18 - Come unto me, all ye that labor, and are heavy-laden, and I will give you rest.
Page 132 - For when Thou art angry all our days are gone; we bring our years to an end, as it were a tale that is told.
Page 84 - ... you may be tempted, in an hour of emergency, to turn toward certain ways out of your dilemma which will do you small credit. You may resort to selling books, taking orders for magazines, or even pocket your pride completely and sell washing-machines, flivver accessories, and almost anything.
Page 113 - In the first place, the minister must never prescribe. He is not the doctor. He must not assume to know anything about the treatment or care of this or any other malady. If he has any business there, at all, it relates to the patient's soul.
Page 191 - Your favor of the tenth instant is at hand and contents noted and in reply would say — •" whatever it is that you would say.
Page 59 - If your movers have skinned the paint off the front steps, repaint them. And thus you are off toward Blinkton with a clear conscience, and the people of Pikeville will rise up and call you blessed.
Page 86 - In conclusion, you should be made aware of the fact that although your salary will be increased, as the years pass, your expenses will jump up to meet it.
Page 64 - What in the world are we going to do with all this apple butter?