Discipline, by the author of Letters to my unknown friends1850 |
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Page 74
... affections and keen susceptibilities there can be no real enjoyment ; and that these , through the many changes and chances of this mortal life , should be the source of pleasure instead of pain , can only be effected by combining them ...
... affections and keen susceptibilities there can be no real enjoyment ; and that these , through the many changes and chances of this mortal life , should be the source of pleasure instead of pain , can only be effected by combining them ...
Page 79
... affection could ever be . And , then , from blessed experience , you would learn that all these earthly objects of attraction have only been as clouds in- tercepting the rays of heavenly love , hin- dering your DISCONTENT . 79.
... affection could ever be . And , then , from blessed experience , you would learn that all these earthly objects of attraction have only been as clouds in- tercepting the rays of heavenly love , hin- dering your DISCONTENT . 79.
Page 92
... Personal attendance , constant and affectionate , is , of course , included ; but if the instinct of the heart is followed by making that per- sonal attendance perpetual , if sleep and exercise are neglected 92 SELFISHNESS .
... Personal attendance , constant and affectionate , is , of course , included ; but if the instinct of the heart is followed by making that per- sonal attendance perpetual , if sleep and exercise are neglected 92 SELFISHNESS .
Page 93
... affectionate instinct will be afterwards equally defeated . The re - action of such excitement , combined with the protracted fatigue of unnecessary night watchings , and exclusion from fresh air , will incapa- citate for that cheerful ...
... affectionate instinct will be afterwards equally defeated . The re - action of such excitement , combined with the protracted fatigue of unnecessary night watchings , and exclusion from fresh air , will incapa- citate for that cheerful ...
Page 117
... . The punishment of sin is always involved in its inevitable consequences . " Whatsoever a man soweth , that shall he also reap . 99 * * Galatians , vi . 7 . 118 SEVENTH DAY .. WORLDLINESS . " Set your affection SELF - INDULGENCE . 117.
... . The punishment of sin is always involved in its inevitable consequences . " Whatsoever a man soweth , that shall he also reap . 99 * * Galatians , vi . 7 . 118 SEVENTH DAY .. WORLDLINESS . " Set your affection SELF - INDULGENCE . 117.
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Page 129 - Then they that feared the Lord spake often one to another: and the Lord hearkened, and heard it, and a book of remembrance was written before him for them that feared the Lord, and that thought upon his name.
Page 57 - Let nothing be done through strife or vain-glory, but in lowliness of mind let each esteem other better than themselves.