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... reason for beginning with this admonition , as there is a strong propensity in human nature to imagine that what we at present possess , is always to remain . When no warnings of any approaching change appear , we are all inclined to ...
... reason for beginning with this admonition , as there is a strong propensity in human nature to imagine that what we at present possess , is always to remain . When no warnings of any approaching change appear , we are all inclined to ...
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... reason for due mo- deration in our expectations and hopes . For the nearer that men approach to each other , the more numerous the points of contact are in which they touch , the greater indeed will be the pleasure of perfect sym- phony ...
... reason for due mo- deration in our expectations and hopes . For the nearer that men approach to each other , the more numerous the points of contact are in which they touch , the greater indeed will be the pleasure of perfect sym- phony ...
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... reason had you to imagine , that the person whom you love and esteem was to be the only exception from the common fate ? Here , if any where , it becomes you to overlook and forbear ; and never to allow small fail- ings to dwell on your ...
... reason had you to imagine , that the person whom you love and esteem was to be the only exception from the common fate ? Here , if any where , it becomes you to overlook and forbear ; and never to allow small fail- ings to dwell on your ...
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... reason to hope . HAVING thus shown in some material instances what we have no reason to expect in the ordinary course of human affairs , I turn next to the brighter side of the sub- ject , SERMON ject , and shall show what a wise and On ...
... reason to hope . HAVING thus shown in some material instances what we have no reason to expect in the ordinary course of human affairs , I turn next to the brighter side of the sub- ject , SERMON ject , and shall show what a wise and On ...
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... reason to give thanks ? Have you forgotten all the blessings you have continued to enjoy ever since the day that you came forth a helpless infant into D.3 the SERMON the world ? Be assured that a gratitude of the Heart towards God . 37.
... reason to give thanks ? Have you forgotten all the blessings you have continued to enjoy ever since the day that you came forth a helpless infant into D.3 the SERMON the world ? Be assured that a gratitude of the Heart towards God . 37.
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Page 389 - As the mountains are round about Jerusalem, so the LORD is round about his people from henceforth even for ever.
Page 112 - Pray for the peace of Jerusalem: they shall prosper that love thee. Peace be within thy walls, and prosperity within thy palaces. For my brethren and companions' sakes, I will now say, Peace be within thee.
Page 304 - 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 30 - 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.
Page 133 - 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 287 - 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 187 - Mine eyes shall be upon the faithful of the land, that they may dwell with me : he that walketh in a perfect way, he shall serve me. 7 He that worketh deceit shall not dwell within my house : he that telleth lies shall not tarry in my sight.
Page 12 - For in the time of trouble he shall hide me in his pavilion: in the secret of his tabernacle shall he hide me; he shall set me up upon a rock.
Page 175 - My soul shall be satisfied as with marrow and fatness; and my mouth shall praise thee with joyful lips : When I remember thee upon my bed, and meditate on thee in the night watches.
Page 159 - Nevertheless I am continually with thee: Thou hast holden me by my right hand. Thou shalt guide me with thy counsel, And afterward receive me to glory.