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... SERMON XII . ON THE CONSEQUENCES OF VICE , AND THE MEANS OF ESCAPING THEM . PROVERBS , iv . 15 . Avoid it , pass not by it , turn from it , and pass away . 235 SERMON XIII . ON REPENTANCE . Preached on the day vi CONTENTS .
... SERMON XII . ON THE CONSEQUENCES OF VICE , AND THE MEANS OF ESCAPING THEM . PROVERBS , iv . 15 . Avoid it , pass not by it , turn from it , and pass away . 235 SERMON XIII . ON REPENTANCE . Preached on the day vi CONTENTS .
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... consequence of the progress of science , and the combined observation of ingenious men , to answer purposes highly important . Truly " the works of the Lord are wonderful , " ( and the result of the minutest investigation corresponds ...
... consequence of the progress of science , and the combined observation of ingenious men , to answer purposes highly important . Truly " the works of the Lord are wonderful , " ( and the result of the minutest investigation corresponds ...
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... consequences of their misconduct on the Author of their being . Persons of a peevish and gloomy cast of mind , may re- present him as seated in darkness , sur- rounded with thunders , and implacable in his resentments ; but animated ...
... consequences of their misconduct on the Author of their being . Persons of a peevish and gloomy cast of mind , may re- present him as seated in darkness , sur- rounded with thunders , and implacable in his resentments ; but animated ...
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... consequence of moral evil ; yet , by the goodness of God , the former is ren- dered subservient to the future welfare of our race . If the one shews the folly of man , the other indicates the wisdom of his Maker . A probationary state ...
... consequence of moral evil ; yet , by the goodness of God , the former is ren- dered subservient to the future welfare of our race . If the one shews the folly of man , the other indicates the wisdom of his Maker . A probationary state ...
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... consequence of his wise and beneficent arrangements , transient evil enhances the enjoyment of future happiness , and relief from pain is accompanied with pleasure , which would never have been felt but for the pangs that precede . Much ...
... consequence of his wise and beneficent arrangements , transient evil enhances the enjoyment of future happiness , and relief from pain is accompanied with pleasure , which would never have been felt but for the pangs that precede . Much ...
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Page viii - And it came to pass the day after, that he went into a city called Nain; and many of his disciples went with him, and much people. Now when he came nigh to the gate of the city, behold, there was a dead man carried out, the only son of his mother, and she was a widow: and much people of the city was with her. And when the Lord saw her, he had compassion on her, and said unto her, Weep not.
Page 8 - The Lord by wisdom hath founded the earth; by understanding hath he established the heavens. By his knowledge the depths are broken up, and the clouds drop down the dew.
Page v - Although affliction cometh not forth of the dust, neither doth trouble spring out of the ground ; Yet man is born unto trouble, as the sparks fly upward.
Page 68 - Happy is he that hath the God of Jacob for his help, whose hope is in the LORD his God...
Page ix - And the angel answered and said unto the women, Fear not ye: for I know that ye seek Jesus, which was crucified. He is not here: for He is risen, as He said. Come, see the place where the Lord lay.
Page x - O that they were wise, that they understood this, that they would consider their latter end!
Page 109 - And all flesh died that moved upon the earth, both of fowl, and of cattle, and of beast, and of every creeping thing that creepeth upon the earth, and every man. All in whose nostrils was the breath of life, of all that was in the dry land, died.
Page viii - Blessed is the man whom thou choosest, and causest to approach unto thee, that he may dwell in thy courts : we» shall be satisfied with the goodness of thy house, even of thy holy temple.
Page 65 - Whose dominion is an everlasting dominion, and his kingdom is from generation to generation. And all the inhabitants of the earth are reputed as nothing ; and he doeth according to his will in the armies of heaven, and among the inhabitants of the earth...
Page 107 - Rejoice evermore. Pray without ceasing. In every thing give thanks: for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you.