Discipline, by the author of Letters to my unknown friends1850 |
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Page 4
... pain is not in that which seems to wound us , but in ourselves . " And thus the small annoyances of every - day life may serve to show us which are the more tender , and which the diseased parts of our mental constitution . They are ...
... pain is not in that which seems to wound us , but in ourselves . " And thus the small annoyances of every - day life may serve to show us which are the more tender , and which the diseased parts of our mental constitution . They are ...
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... . Discipline be- comes necessary on account of past sin ; and it is principally on account of present sin , that discipline gives pain and irritates . It is hoped that the plan recommended in the following B 3 INTRODUCTION . 5.
... . Discipline be- comes necessary on account of past sin ; and it is principally on account of present sin , that discipline gives pain and irritates . It is hoped that the plan recommended in the following B 3 INTRODUCTION . 5.
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... pain was in themselves , not in the instrument that 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 ...
... pain was in themselves , not in the instrument that 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 ...
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... painful , wounding to your vanity , or wounding to your self - respect , or it may show a total want of consideration for ... pain , the bitterness , will vanish , and you will welcome , in cheerful faith , the opportunity of learning ...
... painful , wounding to your vanity , or wounding to your self - respect , or it may show a total want of consideration for ... pain , the bitterness , will vanish , and you will welcome , in cheerful faith , the opportunity of learning ...
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... pain of the most unpalatable obedience by making charitable allowances for whatever may seem most reprehensible in the motives and dictates of superiors . Habitually to look upon them as having a right to command , and their ...
... pain of the most unpalatable obedience by making charitable allowances for whatever may seem most reprehensible in the motives and dictates of superiors . Habitually to look upon them as having a right to command , and their ...
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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.