Discipline, by the author of Letters to my unknown friends1850 |
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... through faith we might view our daily life by a faint reflection of that light , even now , even here . Though in this present state we can , at the best , only " see as through a glass , darkly , " yet it will be found 2 INTRODUCTION .
... through faith we might view our daily life by a faint reflection of that light , even now , even here . Though in this present state we can , at the best , only " see as through a glass , darkly , " yet it will be found 2 INTRODUCTION .
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... unhappiness . 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.
... unhappiness . 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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... 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 esteemed a blessing , whether a ...
... 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 esteemed a blessing , whether a ...
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... present instances in which you have to yourself seemed to suffer from the un- justly exercised authority of those who have a rightful claim to your obedience , and ask yourself , as before God , ( where the same question will one day be ...
... present instances in which you have to yourself seemed to suffer from the un- justly exercised authority of those who have a rightful claim to your obedience , and ask yourself , as before God , ( where the same question will one day be ...
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... food for the gratification of theirs . But with such persons we have , at present , nothing to do . It is to an * Hebrews , xii . 3. Hebrews , xii . 15 . altogether different and more refined class of characters that the G 2 VANITY . 63.
... food for the gratification of theirs . But with such persons we have , at present , nothing to do . It is to an * Hebrews , xii . 3. Hebrews , xii . 15 . altogether different and more refined class of characters that the G 2 VANITY . 63.
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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.