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... grateful love to the Redeemer , in the way He has Himself enjoined , namely , the keeping of His commandments . To forward this purpose , it is felt that " keeping the heart with all diligence " is , next to prayer , 8 INTRODUCTION .
... grateful love to the Redeemer , in the way He has Himself enjoined , namely , the keeping of His commandments . To forward this purpose , it is felt that " keeping the heart with all diligence " is , next to prayer , 8 INTRODUCTION .
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We can best obtain the valuable gift of a vivid sympathy with others ' en- joyments by 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 ...
We can best obtain the valuable gift of a vivid sympathy with others ' en- joyments by 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 ...
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Self - indulgence in food is the error of many who are comparatively indifferent to so low a gratification , and who err merely from want of thought in keeping the principle of self - denial always alive in the mind .
Self - indulgence in food is the error of many who are comparatively indifferent to so low a gratification , and who err merely from want of thought in keeping the principle of self - denial always alive in the mind .
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A state of sober - mindedness has the import- ant advantage of 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 ...
A state of sober - mindedness has the import- ant advantage of 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 ...
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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.