A Discourse on the Life and Character of the Reverend John Thornton Kirkland: Delivered in the Church on Church Green, May 3, 1840C.C. Little & J. Brown, 1838 - 104 pages |
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... moral culture , at uniformity . If he could have his own way , and there were no conflicting and counteracting influences in nature , he would , in his systems of education , run us all in the same moulds , shape us in the same ...
... moral culture , at uniformity . If he could have his own way , and there were no conflicting and counteracting influences in nature , he would , in his systems of education , run us all in the same moulds , shape us in the same ...
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... moral faculties are unfolded , and the higher principles of our nature have gained the ascendency , and civiliza- tion spread her restraining and refining influences , this species of greatness has been the most in honor and demand ...
... moral faculties are unfolded , and the higher principles of our nature have gained the ascendency , and civiliza- tion spread her restraining and refining influences , this species of greatness has been the most in honor and demand ...
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... morals or government , or legislate on the complicated interests of a people . The author of the book of Ecclesiasticus ... moral greatness , from the influence of which the most important and beneficial results have redounded to the ...
... morals or government , or legislate on the complicated interests of a people . The author of the book of Ecclesiasticus ... moral greatness , from the influence of which the most important and beneficial results have redounded to the ...
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... moral and spiritual nature . " The proper study of mankind is man . " The noblest of sciences is moral science ; the highest philosophy is the philosophy of man's spiritual nature ; and the most glorious exercise of his powers is in ...
... moral and spiritual nature . " The proper study of mankind is man . " The noblest of sciences is moral science ; the highest philosophy is the philosophy of man's spiritual nature ; and the most glorious exercise of his powers is in ...
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... moral virtue in this , and he could not tolerate any thing like negligence or irregular- ity . He doubtless had himself acquired this habit from the nature of his favorite study , which demands the un- divided attention of the mind ...
... moral virtue in this , and he could not tolerate any thing like negligence or irregular- ity . He doubtless had himself acquired this habit from the nature of his favorite study , which demands the un- divided attention of the mind ...
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Page 22 - For though we walk in the flesh, we do not war after the flesh: (for the weapons of our warfare are not carnal, but mighty through God to the pulling down of strong holds;) casting down imaginations, and every high thing that exalteth itself against the knowledge of God, and bringing into captivity every thought to the obedience of Christ ; and having in a readiness to revenge all disobedience, when your obedience is fulfilled.
Page 32 - I trust hereby to make it manifest with what small willingness I endure to interrupt the pursuit of no less hopes than these, and leave a calm and pleasing solitariness fed with cheerful and confident thoughts, to embark in a troubled sea of noises and hoarse disputes; put from beholding the bright countenance of Truth in the quiet and still air of delightful studies...
Page 26 - Let no man despise thy youth; but be thou an example of the believers, in word, in conversation, in charity, in spirit, in faith, in purity.
Page 21 - ... in a full age, like as a shock of corn cometh in in its season ! " To this vigorous and animated delineation, I shall now add a few particulars from my own observation and reflection.
Page 96 - On parent knees, a naked new-born child Weeping thou sat'st while all around thee smiled ; So live, that sinking in thy last long sleep, Calm thou mayst smile, while all around thee weep.
Page 40 - The pains of death are past; Labor and sorrow cease ; And, life's long warfare closed at last, His soul is found in peace. Soldier of Christ, well done ! Praise be thy new employ ; And, while eternal ages run, Rest in thy Saviour's joy.
Page 40 - SERVANT of God, well done ! Rest from thy loved employ : The battle fought, the victory won, Enter thy Master's joy. The voice at midnight came, He started up to hear ; A mortal arrow pierced his frame — He fell, but felt no fear.
Page 70 - This liberty is the proper end and object of authority, and cannot subsist without it; and it is a liberty to that only which is good, just and honest.
Page 103 - YE golden lamps of heaven, farewell, With all your feeble light ; Farewell, thou ever-changing moon, Pale empress of the night. 2 And thou, refulgent orb of day, In brighter flames arrayed, My soul, that springs beyond thy sphere, No more demands thine aid.
Page 18 - Stand therefore, having your loins girt about with truth ; and having on the breast-plate of righteousness ; and your feet shod with the preparation of the gospel of peace ; above all, taking the shield of faith, wherewith ye shall be able to quench all the fiery darts of the wicked. And take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God...