Discipline, by the author of Letters to my unknown friends1850 |
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Page 7
... inflicted it ; that even where present annoyance is intentionally given , it is generally the result of some impression left by a former sinful act or sinful word , till now unrepented of and unremem- bered . Any trial ought to be ...
... inflicted it ; that even where present annoyance is intentionally given , it is generally the result of some impression left by a former sinful act or sinful word , till now unrepented of and unremem- bered . Any trial ought to be ...
Page 8
... inflicted in the ordinary course of the discipline of life , and a highly im portant benefit to be derived from that discipline is the " bringing our sin to re- membrance . " Those persons to whom the following system is recommended ...
... inflicted in the ordinary course of the discipline of life , and a highly im portant benefit to be derived from that discipline is the " bringing our sin to re- membrance . " Those persons to whom the following system is recommended ...
Page 59
... inflicted on their vanity . Therefore it is , that even the proud those who may think themselves in no danger from a sin opposed to the leading characteristics of their nature - are recommended to examine into the discipline of daily ...
... inflicted on their vanity . Therefore it is , that even the proud those who may think themselves in no danger from a sin opposed to the leading characteristics of their nature - are recommended to examine into the discipline of daily ...
Page 60
... infliction was intentional , and angry emotions are thus excited against an en- tirely innocent person . When you ex- perience the pain , be on your guard against the sin , and force yourself to believe ( for belief can be compelled ) ...
... infliction was intentional , and angry emotions are thus excited against an en- tirely innocent person . When you ex- perience the pain , be on your guard against the sin , and force yourself to believe ( for belief can be compelled ) ...
Page 62
... inflicted by their marked neglect , or , more probably still , by their total indifference ? Whence could this pain arise but from wounded vanity ? It is , indeed , in this respect that a cautious and occasional intercourse with gay ...
... inflicted by their marked neglect , or , more probably still , by their total indifference ? Whence could this pain arise but from wounded vanity ? It is , indeed , in this respect that a cautious and occasional intercourse with gay ...
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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.