The Eclectic review. vol. 1-New [8th]1836 |
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... taken from the steep acclivity by which the route to Mecca here descends into the plain of the Hedjaz . On leaving Akaba , to pursue his journey to Petra , our Author entered the remarkable valley of Wady Araba , a prolongation of that ...
... taken from the steep acclivity by which the route to Mecca here descends into the plain of the Hedjaz . On leaving Akaba , to pursue his journey to Petra , our Author entered the remarkable valley of Wady Araba , a prolongation of that ...
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... taken of the interior . The situation of the stage may be easily ascertained ; and we saw also several bases of columns , the original position of which it was not difficult to con- jecture . But what surprised us most , was the ...
... taken of the interior . The situation of the stage may be easily ascertained ; and we saw also several bases of columns , the original position of which it was not difficult to con- jecture . But what surprised us most , was the ...
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... taken place here , and to look upon the reservoir as an ingenious means for cooling the theatre during the heat of the sun , so oppressive in this climate . But other peculiarities determined me to return to my first opinion . ' pp ...
... taken place here , and to look upon the reservoir as an ingenious means for cooling the theatre during the heat of the sun , so oppressive in this climate . But other peculiarities determined me to return to my first opinion . ' pp ...
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... taken by the hand , though it is by a blind guide , who conducts them to a resting - place in the maze of scepticism , which they mistake for the goal of their inquiries . Welcome is the proffered authority of the Church to one who ...
... taken by the hand , though it is by a blind guide , who conducts them to a resting - place in the maze of scepticism , which they mistake for the goal of their inquiries . Welcome is the proffered authority of the Church to one who ...
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... taken for energy , the poetry of Mrs. Hemans is never languid , even in the depths of its taste , tenderness , and elegance . To the most grace- ful and harmonious diction , she wedded themes of endless variety , - the outpourings of ...
... taken for energy , the poetry of Mrs. Hemans is never languid , even in the depths of its taste , tenderness , and elegance . To the most grace- ful and harmonious diction , she wedded themes of endless variety , - the outpourings of ...
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Page 77 - For I say unto you that except your righteousness shall exceed the righteousness of the scribes and Pharisees, ye shall in no case enter into the kingdom of heaven.
Page 78 - But I say unto you, That whosoever is angry with his brother without a cause shall be in danger of the judgment : and whosoever shall say to his brother, Raca, shall be in danger of the council : but whosoever shall say, Thou fool, shall be in danger of hell-fire.
Page 286 - Kingdoms wide that sit in darkness, — Grant them, Lord ! the glorious light , And, from eastern coast to western, May the morning chase the night ; And redemption, Freely purchased, win the day. 3 Fly abroad, thou mighty gospel ! Win and conquer, never cease ; May thy lasting, wide dominions, Multiply and still increase ; Sway thy sceptre, Saviour ! all the world around.
Page 74 - And the Lord said unto Cain, Why art thou wroth ? and why is thy countenance fallen ? If thou doest well, shalt thou not be accepted? and if thou doest not well, sin lieth at the door.
Page 67 - And now art thou cursed from the earth, which hath opened her mouth to receive thy brother's blood from thy hand. When thou tillest the ground, it shall not henceforth yield unto thee her strength; a fugitive and a vagabond shalt thou be in the earth.
Page 74 - If thou doest well, shalt thou not be accepted? And if thou doest not well, sin lieth at the door. And unto thee shall be his desire, and thou shalt rule over him.
Page 328 - We took sweet counsel together, And walked to the house of God in company.
Page 145 - Benjamin shall ravin as a wolf: in the morning he shall devour the prey, and at night he shall divide the spoil.
Page 523 - Church government, directory for worship and catechising, that we, and our posterity after us, may. as brethren, live in faith and love, and the Lord may delight to dwell in the midst of us.
Page 327 - As the godly consideration of Predestination, and our Election in Christ, is full of sweet, pleasant, and unspeakable comfort to godly persons, and such as feel in themselves the working of the Spirit of Christ, mortifying the Works of the flesh, and their earthly members, and drawing up their minds to high and heavenly things...