Discipline, by the author of Letters to my unknown friends1850 |
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... keeping of His commandments . To forward this purpose , it is felt that " keeping the heart with all diligence " is , next to prayer , 8 INTRODUCTION .
... keeping of His commandments . To forward this purpose , it is felt that " keeping the heart with all diligence " is , next to prayer , 8 INTRODUCTION .
Page 98
... keeping our eyes steadily fixed on the contemplation of their plea- sure , instead of our own pain . A gene- rous nature will , after the first effort , find this comparatively easy , and the greatest part of the burden of your daily ...
... keeping our eyes steadily fixed on the contemplation of their plea- sure , instead of our own pain . A gene- rous nature will , after the first effort , find this comparatively easy , and the greatest part of the burden of your daily ...
Page 109
... keeping the principle of self - denial always alive in the mind . It has been recommended * that some one thing that pleases the palate should be given up at every meal . It would be better , if this plan be adopted , that the one thing ...
... keeping the principle of self - denial always alive in the mind . It has been recommended * that some one thing that pleases the palate should be given up at every meal . It would be better , if this plan be adopted , that the one thing ...
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... keeping the mind braced and vigorous ; in a state of readiness , first , for the perception of duty , then for its fulfilment . Christian vigilance requires to be as keenly exercised for the guarding against sins of omission , as ...
... keeping the mind braced and vigorous ; in a state of readiness , first , for the perception of duty , then for its fulfilment . Christian vigilance requires to be as keenly exercised for the guarding against sins of omission , as ...
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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.