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... kind proclaim to us the uncertain tenure of human life , and yet teach us , that those , who have only a short passage through this world , may confer permanent benefits on mankind , and obtain a place in their esteem more lasting , and ...
... kind proclaim to us the uncertain tenure of human life , and yet teach us , that those , who have only a short passage through this world , may confer permanent benefits on mankind , and obtain a place in their esteem more lasting , and ...
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... kind concern . His hearers , however reproved and alarmed , were convinced , that he spoke from love ; that the mortifying reproof and pain- ful alarm he gave , were meant for their good . They saw and felt , that the preacher was an ...
... kind concern . His hearers , however reproved and alarmed , were convinced , that he spoke from love ; that the mortifying reproof and pain- ful alarm he gave , were meant for their good . They saw and felt , that the preacher was an ...
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... Kind affection lighted up countenance , gave a delightful glow to his conversation , and cheerfulness to every beneficent action he performed . In him appeared true Christian politeness . The gentle- ness and suavity of his manners were ...
... Kind affection lighted up countenance , gave a delightful glow to his conversation , and cheerfulness to every beneficent action he performed . In him appeared true Christian politeness . The gentle- ness and suavity of his manners were ...
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... kind and generous affection . " He knew too well the constitution of the human mind ; he had too much regard to the right of private judg ment and the use of free inquiry ; he was too wise , too modest , and too just to indulge in ...
... kind and generous affection . " He knew too well the constitution of the human mind ; he had too much regard to the right of private judg ment and the use of free inquiry ; he was too wise , too modest , and too just to indulge in ...
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... kind and faithful ministrations in this sa- cred desk be specially remembered to our everlasting benefit ! Our sister churches in the capital , and in our vicinity , must peculiarly lament the death of the good man , from whom they have ...
... kind and faithful ministrations in this sa- cred desk be specially remembered to our everlasting benefit ! Our sister churches in the capital , and in our vicinity , must peculiarly lament the death of the good man , from whom they have ...
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Page 127 - Are not Abana and Pharpar, rivers of Damascus, better than all the waters of Israel? May I not wash in them, and be clean?
Page 137 - O the depth of the riches both of the wisdom and knowledge of God ! how unsearchable are his judgments, and his ways past finding out ! For who hath known the mind of the Lord ? or who hath been his counsellor...
Page 233 - Unto me, who am less than the least of all saints, is this grace given, that I should preach among the Gentiles the unsearchable riches of Christ ; and to make all men see what is the fellowship of the mystery, which from the beginning of the world hath been hid in God, who created all things by Jesus Christ...
Page 114 - My son, if thou wilt receive my words, and hide my commandments with thee, so that thou incline thine ear unto wisdom, and apply thine heart to understanding; yea, if thou criest after knowledge, and liftest up thy voice for understanding ; if thou seekest her as silver, and searchest for her as for hid treasures ; then shalt thou understand the fear of the Lord, and find the knowledge of God.
Page 263 - 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 43 - Whom have I in heaven but thee? and there is none upon earth that I desire besides thee. My flesh and my heart faileth: but God is the strength of my heart, and my portion for ever.
Page 102 - Thou hast put gladness in my heart, more than in the time that their corn and their wine increased. I will both lay me down in peace, and sleep: for thou, Lord, only makest me dwell in safety.
Page 309 - And Jesus answered and said unto her, Martha, Martha, thou art careful and troubled about many things ; but one thing is needful. And Mary hath chosen that good part, which shall not be taken away from her.