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... to observe how far they agreed in the strain of thought with those which I had written at a later period . In reviewing them , passages sometimes appeared which I ima- A 2 gined 1 gined might be serviceable , either for ad- monition.
... to observe how far they agreed in the strain of thought with those which I had written at a later period . In reviewing them , passages sometimes appeared which I ima- A 2 gined 1 gined might be serviceable , either for ad- monition.
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... thought began to arise in my mind , that by employing my present leisure , as long as health allowed , in pre- paring some of those Discourses for the press , it might be in my power to be still of some use in the world . Encouraged by ...
... thought began to arise in my mind , that by employing my present leisure , as long as health allowed , in pre- paring some of those Discourses for the press , it might be in my power to be still of some use in the world . Encouraged by ...
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... thought to strengthen and confirm the impression of it.With regard to errours or inaccuracies of any other kind , the Author must trust to the indul- gence of the candid Reader . HUGH BLAIR . THE CONTENTS . SERMON I. On Hopes and ...
... thought to strengthen and confirm the impression of it.With regard to errours or inaccuracies of any other kind , the Author must trust to the indul- gence of the candid Reader . HUGH BLAIR . THE CONTENTS . SERMON I. On Hopes and ...
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... thoughts ; but what for the most part fills them , is the antici- pation of the future . The present is apt to be considered as an evanescent scene , just about VOL , V. B SERMON about to pass away ; and in the midst On Hopes and ...
... thoughts ; but what for the most part fills them , is the antici- pation of the future . The present is apt to be considered as an evanescent scene , just about VOL , V. B SERMON about to pass away ; and in the midst On Hopes and ...
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... thoughts of future disappointment . What is given us , let us cheerfully enjoy , and render thanks to Him who bestows it . Virtue , con- joined with prudence , may reasonably af- ford the prospect of good days to come . For God giveth ...
... thoughts of future disappointment . What is given us , let us cheerfully enjoy , and render thanks to Him who bestows it . Virtue , con- joined with prudence , may reasonably af- ford the prospect of good days to come . For God giveth ...
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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.