Discipline, by the author of Letters to my unknown friends1850 |
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Page 4
... happiness , even upon earth . For real happiness is not to be advanced by the alteration of mere external circumstances , which , how- ever they may alter , will still be accom- panied by their own peculiar daily cross ; real happiness ...
... happiness , even upon earth . For real happiness is not to be advanced by the alteration of mere external circumstances , which , how- ever they may alter , will still be accom- panied by their own peculiar daily cross ; real happiness ...
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... happiness throughout eter- nity . There is nowhere a promise of pardon to unrepented sin . Therefore ought we look upon it as one of the most precious of the Covenant mercies of God , that He " will punish us for all our iniquities ...
... happiness throughout eter- nity . There is nowhere a promise of pardon to unrepented sin . Therefore ought we look upon it as one of the most precious of the Covenant mercies of God , that He " will punish us for all our iniquities ...
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... happier moments that submission may be thoroughly felt . Where there is an habi- tual recognition of the sovereignty of God , an habitual exercise of faith in His promises , though both these principles may be weak and still in the ...
... happier moments that submission may be thoroughly felt . Where there is an habi- tual recognition of the sovereignty of God , an habitual exercise of faith in His promises , though both these principles may be weak and still in the ...
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... happiness when depen- dents . Even according to worldly wisdom it is a fact that " qui ne saura obéir ne saura commander . " For subjugation of the will * Genesis , xlii . 21 . + Frederick the Great Chant de la Guerre . E is the only ...
... happiness when depen- dents . Even according to worldly wisdom it is a fact that " qui ne saura obéir ne saura commander . " For subjugation of the will * Genesis , xlii . 21 . + Frederick the Great Chant de la Guerre . E is the only ...
Page 71
... by inflicted pain , have led you to the discovery of some emotion hitherto " concealed within an unsuspected part , The vainest corner of your own vain heart ; " for the sake of your happiness alone you should follow VANITY . 71.
... by inflicted pain , have led you to the discovery of some emotion hitherto " concealed within an unsuspected part , The vainest corner of your own vain heart ; " for the sake of your happiness alone you should follow VANITY . 71.
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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.