Religion without gloom, exemplified in a series of sacred lessons, with occasional sermons [&c.]. By several eminent hands. [3 leaves have a footnote. Vol.1, no.1-(3)].1837 |
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... . And if the dili- gent reading and study of the former , have so much to do in bringing into action and nourishing the noblest virtues with which men can adorn themselves , how much do ON READING THE SCRIPTURES . 13.
... . And if the dili- gent reading and study of the former , have so much to do in bringing into action and nourishing the noblest virtues with which men can adorn themselves , how much do ON READING THE SCRIPTURES . 13.
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... bring it to a successful end had he not been enjoined to leave the undertaking for the peaceful reign of his son and successor . And it must be further observed , that he did all that he was not expressly forbidden to do , towards the ...
... bring it to a successful end had he not been enjoined to leave the undertaking for the peaceful reign of his son and successor . And it must be further observed , that he did all that he was not expressly forbidden to do , towards the ...
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... bring them to pass . It is , in short , neither use- ful nor good . Design as much as we may to serve others , they are only the better for our design when we make it evident by our actions . And intend as we may to alter our own ...
... bring them to pass . It is , in short , neither use- ful nor good . Design as much as we may to serve others , they are only the better for our design when we make it evident by our actions . And intend as we may to alter our own ...
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... bring swift and total destruction upon the ungodly . Yet often as the work proceeded , did he renew the warning . He pointed to the advancing work with a mournful air , and told them that their fate was as much nearer to them as the ark ...
... bring swift and total destruction upon the ungodly . Yet often as the work proceeded , did he renew the warning . He pointed to the advancing work with a mournful air , and told them that their fate was as much nearer to them as the ark ...
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... brings us nearer to the pure Author of our being , and places us within reach of the beams of benevolence and mercy which emanate from his throne . If our energies flag , she inspirits them ; if our minds are disturbed , she composes ...
... brings us nearer to the pure Author of our being , and places us within reach of the beams of benevolence and mercy which emanate from his throne . If our energies flag , she inspirits them ; if our minds are disturbed , she composes ...
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Page 111 - Likewise, I say unto you, there is joy in the presence of the angels of God over one sinner that repenteth. And he said, A certain man had two sons: and the younger of them said to his father, Father, give me the portion of goods that falleth to me.
Page 34 - And God said unto Noah, The end of all flesh is come before me ; for the earth is filled with violence through them ; and, behold, I will destroy them with the earth.
Page 155 - And they said one to another, We are verily guilty concerning our brother, in that we saw the anguish of his soul, when he besought us, and we would not hear; therefore is this distress come upon us.
Page 133 - Ye men of Israel, hear these words ; Jesus of Nazareth, a man approved of God among you by miracles and wonders and signs, (which God did by him in the midst of you, as ye yourselves also know...
Page 126 - For where envying and strife is, there is confusion and every evil work. But the wisdom that is from above is first pure, then peaceable, gentle, and easy to be entreated, full of mercy and good fruits, without partiality, and without hypocrisy. And the fruit of righteousness is sown in peace of them that make peace...
Page 118 - And he answering said to his father, Lo, these many years do I serve thee, neither transgressed I at any time thy commandment : and yet thou never gavest me a kid, that I might make merry with my friends : But as soon as this thy son was come, which hath devoured thy living with harlots, thou hast killed for him the fatted calf.
Page 216 - THIS world is all a fleeting show For man's illusion given; The smiles of joy, the tears of woe, Deceitful shine, deceitful flow, — There's nothing true but Heaven...
Page 123 - Mine eyes shall be upon the faithful of the land, that they may dwell with me : he that walketh in a perfect way, he shall serve me. 7 He that worketh deceit shall not dwell within my house : he that telleth lies shall not tarry in my sight.
Page 152 - The Son of man shall send forth his angels, and they shall gather out of his kingdom all things that offend, and them which do iniquity, and shall cast them into a furnace of fire: there shall be wailing and gnashing of teeth.
Page 166 - Come, and let us sell him to the Ishmaelites, and let not our hand be upon him; for he is our brother and our flesh : and his brethren were content.