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Page 6
... every age the practice has prevailed , of substi- tuting certain appearances of piety in the place of the great duties of humanity and mercy . Too many there have always been , who flatter themselves with the 6 SERM . I ON THE UNION OF.
... every age the practice has prevailed , of substi- tuting certain appearances of piety in the place of the great duties of humanity and mercy . Too many there have always been , who flatter themselves with the 6 SERM . I ON THE UNION OF.
Page 12
... mercy , he may enjoy satisfaction . But his satisfaction is destitute of that glow of affec- tion , which enlivens the feelings of one who lifts his heart at the same time to the Father of the Universe , and considers himself as ...
... mercy , he may enjoy satisfaction . But his satisfaction is destitute of that glow of affec- tion , which enlivens the feelings of one who lifts his heart at the same time to the Father of the Universe , and considers himself as ...
Page 15
... is good ; and what doth the Lord thy God require of thee , but to do justly and love mercy and to walk humbly with thy God ? - * Micah , vi . 8 . 16 SERMON II . On the Influence of RELIGION upon SERM . I. 15 PIETY AND MORALITY .
... is good ; and what doth the Lord thy God require of thee , but to do justly and love mercy and to walk humbly with thy God ? - * Micah , vi . 8 . 16 SERMON II . On the Influence of RELIGION upon SERM . I. 15 PIETY AND MORALITY .
Page 39
... mercy shall follow me all the days of my life ; and I will dwell in the house of the Lord for ever . What a purified , sentimental enjoyment of prosperity , is here exhibited ! How different from that gross relish of worldly pleasures ...
... mercy shall follow me all the days of my life ; and I will dwell in the house of the Lord for ever . What a purified , sentimental enjoyment of prosperity , is here exhibited ! How different from that gross relish of worldly pleasures ...
Page 64
... mercy drawn a veil over scenes which would overpower the sight of mortals . One instance , in particular , of Divine wisdom is so illustrious , and corresponds so remarkably with our present subject , that I cannot pass it over without ...
... mercy drawn a veil over scenes which would overpower the sight of mortals . One instance , in particular , of Divine wisdom is so illustrious , and corresponds so remarkably with our present subject , that I cannot pass it over without ...
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