The Life of Rev. Joel Hawes, D.D.: Tenth Pastor of the First Church, Hartford, Conn1881 - 385 pages |
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... week - days . " As the church continues to meet on the Sabbath for worship , I have procured Scott's Essays , to read in preference to Emmons's Sermons . . . . I have given up the idea of cate- chising the children ; so averse were the ...
... week - days . " As the church continues to meet on the Sabbath for worship , I have procured Scott's Essays , to read in preference to Emmons's Sermons . . . . I have given up the idea of cate- chising the children ; so averse were the ...
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... week ; also the meeting- house was dedicated , the sermon being preached by Rev. Mr. Holly of Boston . From report , I had formed an unfavorable opinion of the man ; nor did I expect to hear any thing profound or good from him . I was ...
... week ; also the meeting- house was dedicated , the sermon being preached by Rev. Mr. Holly of Boston . From report , I had formed an unfavorable opinion of the man ; nor did I expect to hear any thing profound or good from him . I was ...
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... weeks , manifests a little not unnatural . scepticism on this question . " It has been remarked by some judicious divines , that the knowledge of the students in this semi- nary is not generally accurate and well defined . An ...
... weeks , manifests a little not unnatural . scepticism on this question . " It has been remarked by some judicious divines , that the knowledge of the students in this semi- nary is not generally accurate and well defined . An ...
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... acquaintance of only a single week , he was so drawn to her through his tastes , and by respect and affection , that a mat- rimonial offer was made ; and she was so drawn to him , that , in due time , it was 42 LIFE OF DR . HAWES .
... acquaintance of only a single week , he was so drawn to her through his tastes , and by respect and affection , that a mat- rimonial offer was made ; and she was so drawn to him , that , in due time , it was 42 LIFE OF DR . HAWES .
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... week : but , as no person was engaged to supply the desk , I was under the necessity of commencing my services here ... weeks , afloat in old Massachusetts . I have never preached to such a congregation before . The one in Park Street is ...
... week : but , as no person was engaged to supply the desk , I was under the necessity of commencing my services here ... weeks , afloat in old Massachusetts . I have never preached to such a congregation before . The one in Park Street is ...
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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."