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... heart . She was shy and reserved at first , but susceptible of any advance towards friendliness , and eager to reciprocate the least kindness shown to her . It was not long before her position amongst us became clearly defined . Being ...
... heart . She was shy and reserved at first , but susceptible of any advance towards friendliness , and eager to reciprocate the least kindness shown to her . It was not long before her position amongst us became clearly defined . Being ...
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... heart gave , somewhat startled me . It was this : ' I have to - day learnt the most important lesson I ever did learn , that is , that I know nothing at all . ' It was not the impulse of the moment , it was the result of calm ...
... heart gave , somewhat startled me . It was this : ' I have to - day learnt the most important lesson I ever did learn , that is , that I know nothing at all . ' It was not the impulse of the moment , it was the result of calm ...
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... heart . You first fancy they have laid on their mattress side by side , and on some sudden emotion of tenderness , or perhaps a sense of weariness , they have hastily turned and embraced each other . This action has discomposed their ...
... heart . You first fancy they have laid on their mattress side by side , and on some sudden emotion of tenderness , or perhaps a sense of weariness , they have hastily turned and embraced each other . This action has discomposed their ...
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... heart . " The strong bent of her mind reveals itself in what fol- lows . Sept. 10th : - " I am reading Howe . His style is not the most winning , but there is a grandeur and dignity in his thoughts which is seldom to be met with . I am ...
... heart . " The strong bent of her mind reveals itself in what fol- lows . Sept. 10th : - " I am reading Howe . His style is not the most winning , but there is a grandeur and dignity in his thoughts which is seldom to be met with . I am ...
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... heart , but its emblem may be found in the natural and physical world . This analogy is often very subtle and mysterious . The busy tribes know or heed it not . A thinking few discern and feel it . With what clearness must He behold it ...
... heart , but its emblem may be found in the natural and physical world . This analogy is often very subtle and mysterious . The busy tribes know or heed it not . A thinking few discern and feel it . With what clearness must He behold it ...
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Page 279 - For this corruptible must put on incorruption, and this mortal must put on immortality. So when this corruptible shall have put on incorruption, and this mortal shall have put on' immortality, then shall be brought to pass the saying that is written, Death is swallowed up in victory.
Page 33 - JUST as I am, without one plea. But that thy blood was shed for me, And that thou bid'st me come to thee, O Lamb of God ! I come...
Page 105 - Art is long, and Time is fleeting, And our hearts, though stout and brave, Still, like muffled drums, are beating Funeral marches to the grave.
Page 272 - Wisdom is the principal thing; therefore get wisdom: and with all thy getting, get understanding. Exalt her, and she shall promote thee: she shall bring thee to honor, when thou dost embrace her.
Page 140 - Were half the power that fills the world with terror, Were half the wealth bestowed on camps and courts, Given to redeem the human mind from error, There were no need of arsenals or forts: The warrior's name would be a name abhorred!
Page 33 - Just as I am, and waiting not To rid my soul of one dark blot, To Thee whose blood can cleanse each spot, O Lamb of God, I come...
Page 140 - Down the dark future, through long generations, The echoing sounds grow fainter and then cease; And like a bell, with solemn, sweet vibrations, I hear once more the voice of Christ say, " Peace! " Peace! and no longer from its brazen portals The blast of War's great organ shakes the skies! But beautiful as songs of the immortals, The holy melodies of love arise.
Page 277 - ... as deceivers, and yet true ; as unknown, and yet well known; as dying, and behold we live ; as chastened, and not killed ; as sorrowful, yet alway rejoicing ; as poor, yet making many rich ; as having nothing, and yet possessing all things.
Page 65 - For in the time of trouble he shall hide me in his pavilion: in the secret of his tabernacle shall he hide me; he shall set me up upon a rock.
Page 93 - Have not I commanded thee ? Be strong and of a good courage; be not afraid, neither be thou dismayed: for the LORD thy God is with thee whithersoever thou goest.