The Life of Rev. Joel Hawes, D.D.: Tenth Pastor of the First Church, Hartford, Conn1881 - 385 pages |
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... reason is , that I have been disputing on metaphysical points , which does not tend to edify . Therefore avoid disputing as much as possible at all times , and wholly on the Lord's Day . " The winter of 1811-12 , Mr. Hawes spent in ...
... reason is , that I have been disputing on metaphysical points , which does not tend to edify . Therefore avoid disputing as much as possible at all times , and wholly on the Lord's Day . " The winter of 1811-12 , Mr. Hawes spent in ...
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... reasons to be guarded . No man can excel in every thing ; no man can effect any thing if he does not , in some measure , concentrate the energies of his mind , and bring them to bear on some one point . Every man has his strong and his ...
... reasons to be guarded . No man can excel in every thing ; no man can effect any thing if he does not , in some measure , concentrate the energies of his mind , and bring them to bear on some one point . Every man has his strong and his ...
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... reason to bless God for this kind visita- tion . I earnestly pray , that , when the students re- assemble , the divine power and mercy may be seen in the midst of them . " Mr. Hawes was associated with that accomplished teacher , John ...
... reason to bless God for this kind visita- tion . I earnestly pray , that , when the students re- assemble , the divine power and mercy may be seen in the midst of them . " Mr. Hawes was associated with that accomplished teacher , John ...
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... reason to believe I could be happy in their so- ciety . " I cannot make myself believe that these fine folks and fastidious lawyers will wish to have me every Sabbath showering barbed arrows at them , . especially as they are thrown ...
... reason to believe I could be happy in their so- ciety . " I cannot make myself believe that these fine folks and fastidious lawyers will wish to have me every Sabbath showering barbed arrows at them , . especially as they are thrown ...
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... reason . I feel lone- some . I have , it is true , many kind friends here , but none that can supply your place . I want some one to whom I can unbosom my whole heart , and who will feel an interest in all my concerns , and afford me ...
... reason . I feel lone- some . I have , it is true , many kind friends here , but none that can supply your place . I want some one to whom I can unbosom my whole heart , and who will feel an interest in all my concerns , and afford me ...
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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."