Reflections on the Works of God in Nature and Providence, for Every Day in the Year |
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... Lord ! In all his works eternally ador'd ! His works are great , and still his power proclaim ; Sought out , and known of those that love his name ; Who pleas'd , trace down his wonder work- ing power , From the bright sun to its ...
... Lord ! In all his works eternally ador'd ! His works are great , and still his power proclaim ; Sought out , and known of those that love his name ; Who pleas'd , trace down his wonder work- ing power , From the bright sun to its ...
Page 10
... Lord , who has given me a being , comprehends , with a foresight which nothing can deceive , every week , day , and instant of this year . Though all that concerns me be hidden from my eyes , yet every thing is open to the eyes of the Lord ...
... Lord , who has given me a being , comprehends , with a foresight which nothing can deceive , every week , day , and instant of this year . Though all that concerns me be hidden from my eyes , yet every thing is open to the eyes of the Lord ...
Page 11
... Lord has foreseen your wants , and furnished you , even in this season , the most destitute of resources , with the necessaries and conveniences of life ! Perhaps at this moment you feel the sweet influence of the fire : will you not ...
... Lord has foreseen your wants , and furnished you , even in this season , the most destitute of resources , with the necessaries and conveniences of life ! Perhaps at this moment you feel the sweet influence of the fire : will you not ...
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... Lord , is like a tree planted by the side of a river ; he grows , and extends his branches afar ; he brings forth fruit in his season , and his leaves wither not ; he comforts those who seek the shade , and the traveller blesses him ...
... Lord , is like a tree planted by the side of a river ; he grows , and extends his branches afar ; he brings forth fruit in his season , and his leaves wither not ; he comforts those who seek the shade , and the traveller blesses him ...
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... Lord , who has re- gulated it with so much wisdom and goodness . And if at present , in our houses , or in the society of our friends , we spend the days of winter in an agreeable manner ; let us think of our unhappy fellow- creatures ...
... Lord , who has re- gulated it with so much wisdom and goodness . And if at present , in our houses , or in the society of our friends , we spend the days of winter in an agreeable manner ; let us think of our unhappy fellow- creatures ...
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