Discipline, by the author of Letters to my unknown friends1850 |
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... true interests of those who command as well as those who are called on to obey . It may be opposed not only to the tastes and inclination of the subor- dinate individuals , but it may be alto- gether opposed to their judgment and ...
... true interests of those who command as well as those who are called on to obey . It may be opposed not only to the tastes and inclination of the subor- dinate individuals , but it may be alto- gether opposed to their judgment and ...
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... true test of the existence of the principle of obedience . Here comes the daily cross to the self - willed . The time , or the labour , or the comfort , or the social intercourse which would have been readily sacrificed for 20 SELF - WILL .
... true test of the existence of the principle of obedience . Here comes the daily cross to the self - willed . The time , or the labour , or the comfort , or the social intercourse which would have been readily sacrificed for 20 SELF - WILL .
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... true aspect . The discipline of this day , if rightly used , may throw that light upon many actions of your past life and hitherto unsuspectedly erroneous courses of conduct . It is not only in domestic life that the exercise 32 SELF ...
... true aspect . The discipline of this day , if rightly used , may throw that light upon many actions of your past life and hitherto unsuspectedly erroneous courses of conduct . It is not only in domestic life that the exercise 32 SELF ...
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... true spirit of obedience . For here neither , is it recognised as a ground of obedience and respect that those " who have the rule over them " * authority conferred by God . insubordinate spirits would possess an How many shrink from ...
... true spirit of obedience . For here neither , is it recognised as a ground of obedience and respect that those " who have the rule over them " * authority conferred by God . insubordinate spirits would possess an How many shrink from ...
Page 40
... true forms , the most difficult part of the conflict against the sin would be already over . A refined nature would shrink from the meanness of pride ; but until that fearful or glorious hour , when we shall see sin in the light issuing ...
... true forms , the most difficult part of the conflict against the sin would be already over . A refined nature would shrink from the meanness of pride ; but until that fearful or glorious hour , when we shall see sin in the light issuing ...
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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.