SermonsT. Cadell and W. Davies, 1820 |
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... observe , that many things in the conduct of Providence are at pre- sent mysterious and unintelligible . The truth of this observation will not be called in question . It is indeed very readily admitted by all ; and ever since the ...
... observe , that many things in the conduct of Providence are at pre- sent mysterious and unintelligible . The truth of this observation will not be called in question . It is indeed very readily admitted by all ; and ever since the ...
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... observe , that complete information respecting the ways of God , not only was not to be expected here ; but , moreover , that it would have been hurtful , if granted to us in our present state . It would have proved inconsistent with ...
... observe , that complete information respecting the ways of God , not only was not to be expected here ; but , moreover , that it would have been hurtful , if granted to us in our present state . It would have proved inconsistent with ...
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... observe to do all the words of this law . Enter his gates with thanksgiving , and his courts with praise . Give unto the Lord the glory due to his name . — Thus hath God commanded , and he never com- manded his people to seek his name ...
... observe to do all the words of this law . Enter his gates with thanksgiving , and his courts with praise . Give unto the Lord the glory due to his name . — Thus hath God commanded , and he never com- manded his people to seek his name ...
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... observe , that the attainment of opulence is no certain method of attaining tranquillity . Embarrassments and vex- ations often attend it ; and long experience has shown , that tranquillity is far from being always found among the rich ...
... observe , that the attainment of opulence is no certain method of attaining tranquillity . Embarrassments and vex- ations often attend it ; and long experience has shown , that tranquillity is far from being always found among the rich ...
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... wishes to lead a comfortable life should provide for himself , as much as he can , by means of observation , reading , * Psalm cxii . 7 . and reflecting , a large field of useful thoughts . 60 [ SERM . LXIIT . ON TRANQUILLITY OF MIND .
... wishes to lead a comfortable life should provide for himself , as much as he can , by means of observation , reading , * Psalm cxii . 7 . and reflecting , a large field of useful thoughts . 60 [ SERM . LXIIT . ON TRANQUILLITY OF MIND .
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Page 20 - Can the Ethiopian change his skin, or the leopard his spots ? then may ye also do good, that are accustomed to do evil.
Page 31 - LORD, I have loved the habitation of thy house, and the place where thine honour dwelleth.
Page 264 - For he is the minister of God to thee for good. But if thou do that which is evil, be afraid; for he beareth not the sword in vain: for he is the minister of God, a revenger to execute wrath upon him that doeth evil. Wherefore ye must needs be subject, not only for wrath, but also for conscience sake.
Page 218 - Now when he came nigh to the gate of the city, behold, there was a dead man carried out, the only son of his mother, and she was a widow: and much people of the city was with her.
Page 1 - And he led them out as far as to Bethany, and he lifted up his hands, and blessed them. And it came to pass, while he blessed them, he was parted from them, and carried up into heaven.
Page 368 - And when he had spoken these things, while they beheld, he was taken up; and a cloud received him out of their sight. And while they looked steadfastly toward heaven as he went up, behold, two men stood by them in white apparel; which also said, Ye men of Galilee, why stand ye gazing up into heaven?
Page 327 - Dearly beloved, avenge not yourselves, but rather give place unto wrath : for it is written, Vengeance is mine ; I will repay, saith the Lord.
Page 195 - that his ways are not as our ways, nor his thoughts as our thoughts...
Page 376 - For we have not an high priest which cannot be touched with the feeling of our infirmities ; but was in all points tempted like as we are, yet without sin. Let us therefore come boldly unto the throne of grace, that we may obtain mercy, and find grace to help in time of need.
Page 198 - Give unto the LORD the glory due unto his name : bring an offering, and come into his courts. O worship the LORD in the beauty of holiness : fear before him, all the earth.