The Life of Rev. Joel Hawes, D.D.: Tenth Pastor of the First Church, Hartford, Conn1881 - 385 pages |
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... less acceptable toward the close of his life ; and that the same style of preaching , supported by the same qualities of the man , produced less effect . The causes for this , prob- ably , were the changes that had taken place in the ...
... less acceptable toward the close of his life ; and that the same style of preaching , supported by the same qualities of the man , produced less effect . The causes for this , prob- ably , were the changes that had taken place in the ...
Page 53
... less familiar courtesy , and an apparent coldness , " a kind of " neg- ative quality in almost every thing . " Yet he was impressed with the intelligence of the congregation , and the importance of the position . The day after his first ...
... less familiar courtesy , and an apparent coldness , " a kind of " neg- ative quality in almost every thing . " Yet he was impressed with the intelligence of the congregation , and the importance of the position . The day after his first ...
Page 54
... less to my mind . I am out of my soundings ; and you must not think it strange if you see me , in a few weeks , afloat in old Massachusetts . I have never preached to such a congregation before . The one in Park Street is inferior in ...
... less to my mind . I am out of my soundings ; and you must not think it strange if you see me , in a few weeks , afloat in old Massachusetts . I have never preached to such a congregation before . The one in Park Street is inferior in ...
Page 55
... less than a single year give him an ignominious dis- missal . The Hartford people moved more cautiously and securely . The principal objection to a compliance with this request lay in Mr. Hawes's feeling of insufficiency for the place ...
... less than a single year give him an ignominious dis- missal . The Hartford people moved more cautiously and securely . The principal objection to a compliance with this request lay in Mr. Hawes's feeling of insufficiency for the place ...
Page 57
... less interesting and improving than I expected . " Whilst I remain here , it is needful for me to be governed by rule . I must not see company in the forenoon this must be devoted to study . I must rise early , and take suitable ...
... less interesting and improving than I expected . " Whilst I remain here , it is needful for me to be governed by rule . I must not see company in the forenoon this must be devoted to study . I must rise early , and take suitable ...
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Page 382 - But with me it is a very small thing that I should be judged of you, or of man's judgment : yea, I judge not mine own self. For I know nothing by myself; yet am I not hereby justified : but He that judgeth me is the Lord.
Page 296 - For the love of Christ constraineth us; because we thus judge, that if one died for all, then were all dead: 15 And that he died for all, that they which live should not henceforth live unto themselves, but unto him which died for them, and rose again.
Page 333 - Men give me credit for genius. All the genius I have lies just in this : when I have a subject in hand I study it profoundly. Day and night it is before me. I explore it in all its bearings. My mind becomes pervaded with it. Then the effort which I make the people are pleased to call the fruit of genius; it is the fruit of labor and thought.
Page 167 - Finally, brethren, farewell. Be perfect, be of good comfort, be of one mind, live in peace ; and the God of love and peace shall be with you.
Page 54 - And I said, Oh that I had wings like a dove ! for then would I fly away, and be at rest. Lo, then would I wander far off, and remain in the wilderness. I would hasten my escape from the windy storm and tempest.
Page 192 - Now the God of peace, that brought again from the dead our Lord Jesus, that great Shepherd of the sheep, through the blood of the everlasting covenant, make us perfect in every good work to do his will, working in us that which is well pleasing in his sight, through Jesus Christ ; to whom be glory for ever and ever. Amen.
Page 189 - Grace be with you, mercy, and peace, from God the Father and from the Lord Jesus Christ, the Son of the Father, in truth and love.
Page 279 - Favour is deceitful, and beauty is vain: but a woman that feareth the Lord, she shall be praised. Give her of the fruit of her hands; and let her own works praise her in the gates.
Page 385 - ... subdued kingdoms, wrought righteousness, obtained promises, stopped the mouths of lions, quenched the violence of fire, escaped the edge of the sword; out of weakness were made strong, waxed valiant in fight, and turned to flight the armies of the aliens.
Page 194 - ... Christ could and would save her. A few hours later. The doctor has been in, and finds that the disease has made alarming progress during the night. He thinks her in a very critical situation. Her limbs have become cold, and all the hot applications fail to draw the heat towards them."