The Complete Works of Thomas Dick, Volume 2A.C. Goodman, 1850 |
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... exhibited as subjects for our frequent and serious contemplation , as religious and moral agents . But , unless we make such topics a dis- tinct subject of attention , and endeavour to ac- quire a clear and comprehensive conception of ...
... exhibited as subjects for our frequent and serious contemplation , as religious and moral agents . But , unless we make such topics a dis- tinct subject of attention , and endeavour to ac- quire a clear and comprehensive conception of ...
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... exhibited in the structure , the economy , and the revolutions of the material world . If the propriety of these sentiments be admit- ted , it will follow that the more we are accustom- ed to contemplate the wonders of Divine intelli ...
... exhibited in the structure , the economy , and the revolutions of the material world . If the propriety of these sentiments be admit- ted , it will follow that the more we are accustom- ed to contemplate the wonders of Divine intelli ...
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... exhibited in the ordinary movements of the material universe . We have no hesita- tion in asserting , that , with regard to this attri- bute of the Divinity , there is a more grand and impressive display in the works of Nature , than in ...
... exhibited in the ordinary movements of the material universe . We have no hesita- tion in asserting , that , with regard to this attri- bute of the Divinity , there is a more grand and impressive display in the works of Nature , than in ...
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... exhibited to our view ! How far transcending all finite comprehension must be the energies of Him who only " spake and it was done ; " who only gave the command , and this mighty system of the universe , with all its magnificence ...
... exhibited to our view ! How far transcending all finite comprehension must be the energies of Him who only " spake and it was done ; " who only gave the command , and this mighty system of the universe , with all its magnificence ...
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... exhibited to finite intelligences , but through the medium of those magnificent operations which are inces- santly going forward throughout the boundless regions of space . Concealed from the gaze of all the " principalities and powers ...
... exhibited to finite intelligences , but through the medium of those magnificent operations which are inces- santly going forward throughout the boundless regions of space . Concealed from the gaze of all the " principalities and powers ...
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Page 78 - The kings of Tarshish and of the isles shall bring presents: the kings of Sheba and Seba shall offer gifts. Yea, all kings shall fall down before him: all nations shall serve him.
Page 72 - Depart from me, ye cursed, into everlasting fire, prepared for the devil and his angels. For I was an hungered, and ye gave me no meat; I was thirsty, and ye gave me no drink; I was a stranger, and ye took me not in; naked, and ye clothed me not; sick, and in prison, and ye visited me not.
Page 63 - Woe unto them that call evil good, and good evil; That put darkness for light, and light for darkness; That put bitter for sweet, and sweet for bitter!
Page 43 - For this ye know, that no whoremonger, nor unclean person, nor covetous man, who is an idolater, hath any inheritance in the kingdom of Christ and of God.
Page 39 - Lord, how manifold are, thy works ! In wisdom hast thou made them all : The earth is full of thy riches. So is this great and wide sea, Wherein are things creeping innumerable, Both small and great beasts.
Page 86 - When the poor and needy seek water, and there is none, and their tongue faileth for thirst, I the Lord will hear them, I the God of Israel will not forsake them. I will open rivers in high places, and fountains in the midst of the valleys : I will make the wilderness a pool of water, and the dry land springs of water.
Page 137 - Kings of the earth, and all people; princes, and all judges of the earth: Both young men, and maidens; old men, and children: Let them praise the name of the Lord: for his name alone is excellent; his glory is above the earth and heaven.
Page 36 - Who knoweth not in all these That the hand of the Lord hath wrought this? In whose hand is the soul of every living thing, And the breath of all mankind.
Page 78 - ... loved them, and washed them from their sins in his own blood, and rejoicing in hope of the glory of God.
Page 11 - Then," in the full sense of the words (Rev. xi. 15), " shall the kingdoms of this world become the kingdoms of our LORD, and of his CHRIST, and he shall reign for ever and ever.