The Life that Now is: SermonsFuller, 1871 - 351 pages |
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... beauty that could come from the object as well as the subject . There , right before them , and all about them , are the vines , standing in the sun . Some of the branches are the genuine outgrowth of the vine itself . Others are only ...
... beauty that could come from the object as well as the subject . There , right before them , and all about them , are the vines , standing in the sun . Some of the branches are the genuine outgrowth of the vine itself . Others are only ...
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... man lives a noble life , thinks great thoughts , does great things , shames Christian men by the intrinsic beauty and grace of his life , and yet disclaims connection with the Christian stock , I VINES AND BRANCHES . 13.
... man lives a noble life , thinks great thoughts , does great things , shames Christian men by the intrinsic beauty and grace of his life , and yet disclaims connection with the Christian stock , I VINES AND BRANCHES . 13.
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... beauty and perfection is a thing civil- ized , and sensible men can no more alter than they can alter the standard of geometry . It was beautifully right in that old Mosaic religion which worshipped only Law , to enact that all ...
... beauty and perfection is a thing civil- ized , and sensible men can no more alter than they can alter the standard of geometry . It was beautifully right in that old Mosaic religion which worshipped only Law , to enact that all ...
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... beauty . I may be always aware of my painful unreadiness and inability to be what my nature assures me I might be . I can be so manly in bearing my burden that my silence shall be golden . I may find myself in possession of an enemy ...
... beauty . I may be always aware of my painful unreadiness and inability to be what my nature assures me I might be . I can be so manly in bearing my burden that my silence shall be golden . I may find myself in possession of an enemy ...
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... ripened when our eyes had been gladdened , and our hearts had fed on their beauty and sweetness , and when their time came they passed away ; they are harvested in the granaries of life ; the corruptible has put THE TWO HARVESTS . 71.
... ripened when our eyes had been gladdened , and our hearts had fed on their beauty and sweetness , and when their time came they passed away ; they are harvested in the granaries of life ; the corruptible has put THE TWO HARVESTS . 71.
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Page 161 - Which of you shall have a friend, and shall go unto him at midnight, and say unto him, 'Friend, lend me three loaves: for a friend of mine in his journey is come to me, and I have nothing to set before him'?
Page 23 - For this thing I besought the Lord thrice, that it might depart from me. And he said unto me, My grace is sufficient for thee : for my strength is made perfect in weakness. Most gladly therefore will I rather glory in my infirmities, that the power of Christ may rest upon me.
Page 126 - But the hour cometh, and now is, when the true worshippers shall worship the Father in spirit and in truth : for the Father seeketh such to worship him.
Page 163 - Ask, and it shall be given you : seek, and you shall find : knock, and it shall be opened to you.
Page 75 - ... hath made of one blood all nations of men to dwell on all the face of the earth...
Page 324 - GROW old along with me! The best is yet to be, The last of life, for which the first was made: Our times are in his hand Who saith, "A whole I planned, Youth shows but half; trust God: see all, nor be afraid!
Page 136 - And saw within the moonlight in his room, Making it rich, and like a lily in bloom, An angel writing in a book of gold. Exceeding peace had made Ben Adhem bold, And to the presence in the room he said, "What writest thou?" The vision raised its head, And with a look made of all sweet accord, Answered, "The names of those who love the Lord.
Page 2 - I am the true vine, and my Father is the husbandman. Every branch in me that beareth not fruit, he taketh away ; and every branch that beareth fruit, he purgeth it, that it may bring forth more fruit.
Page 136 - Nay, not so," Replied the angel. Abou spoke more low, But cheerly still ; and said, " I pray thee, then, Write me as one that loves his fellow-men.
Page 136 - ABOU BEN ADHEM (may his tribe increase!) Awoke one night from a deep dream of peace, And saw within the moonlight in his room, Making it rich and like a lily in bloom, An angel writing in a book of gold: Exceeding peace had made Ben Adhem bold, And to the presence in the room he said, "What writest thou?