The Works of Charles Follen: SermonsHilliard, Gray, 1841 - Unitarianism |
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... prayer are the only means of attaining to a settled conviction , an unwavering faith . Let us then acknowledge , my friends , that we ourselves are the chief cause of the weakness of our faith , by having neglected and abused those ...
... prayer are the only means of attaining to a settled conviction , an unwavering faith . Let us then acknowledge , my friends , that we ourselves are the chief cause of the weakness of our faith , by having neglected and abused those ...
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... prayer are the only means of acquiring a genuine belief . I now wish to lead your attention to the true sources of information concerning a future state , and to the principal grounds on which this doctrine rests , and which authorized ...
... prayer are the only means of acquiring a genuine belief . I now wish to lead your attention to the true sources of information concerning a future state , and to the principal grounds on which this doctrine rests , and which authorized ...
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... prayers . But the strong support , in all manner of misfortune , more effectual than all the con- solations of sympathizing friendship , is the knowledge that our suffering is not the fruit of our doing , but brought on by circumstances ...
... prayers . But the strong support , in all manner of misfortune , more effectual than all the con- solations of sympathizing friendship , is the knowledge that our suffering is not the fruit of our doing , but brought on by circumstances ...
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... praying for his murderers , took the first decided step from vice to virtue . There is hope for every sinner . There is , indeed , no dungeon , no place of torment contrived by human ingenuity , so deep and strong , so dark and lonely ...
... praying for his murderers , took the first decided step from vice to virtue . There is hope for every sinner . There is , indeed , no dungeon , no place of torment contrived by human ingenuity , so deep and strong , so dark and lonely ...
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... prayers . But , to the heart that is full of discord , the harmony that reigns without is fraught with reproof ; with keen and searching , yet with gentle and encouraging reproof . I have known men , who , by continual disregard of duty ...
... prayers . But , to the heart that is full of discord , the harmony that reigns without is fraught with reproof ; with keen and searching , yet with gentle and encouraging reproof . I have known men , who , by continual disregard of duty ...
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Page 198 - Although the fig tree shall not blossom, neither shall fruit be in the vines; The labour of the olive shall fail, and the fields shall yield no meat; The flock shall be cut off from the fold, and there shall be no herd in the stalls: Yet I will rejoice in the Lord, I will joy in the God of my salvation.
Page 78 - And unto the Jews I became as a Jew, that I might gain the Jews : to them that are under the law, as under the law, that I might gain them that are under the law ; To them that are without law...
Page 363 - Jesus said, Thou shalt do no murder, Thou shalt not commit adultery, Thou shalt not steal, Thou shalt not bear false witness ; Honour thy father and thy mother; and, Thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself.
Page 224 - These words spake Jesus, and lifted up his eyes to heaven, and said, Father, the hour is come; glorify thy Son, that thy Son also may glorify thee...
Page 188 - Rejoice evermore. Pray without ceasing. In every thing give thanks: for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you.
Page 363 - Jesus said unto him, If thou wilt be perfect, go, and sell that thou hast, and give to the poor, and thou shalt have treasure in heaven: and come and follow me.
Page 226 - And Jesus said unto them, Can the children of the bridechamber mourn, as long as the bridegroom is with them? but the days will come, when the bridegroom shall be taken from them, and then shall they fast.
Page iv - Let him that stole, steal no more, but rather let him labour, working with his hands the thing which is good, that he may have to give to him that needeth.
Page 26 - And it came to pass, when Moses came down from mount Sinai with the two tables of testimony in Moses' hand, when he came down from the mount, that Moses wist not that the skin of his face shone while HE talked with him.
Page 78 - Even as I please all men in all things, not seeking mine own profit, but the profit of many, that they may be saved.