Memoirs, Including Letters, and Select Remains, of John Urquhart, Late of the University of St. Andrew's, Volume 2 |
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... from Dr. Chalmers to his Father 228 Lines addressed to John by a Friend 239 Concluding Observations on his Character and Death , 230 Appendix - Poetical Tributes to his Memory 240 MEMOIRS . THERE are a few things which put the iv CONTENTS .
... from Dr. Chalmers to his Father 228 Lines addressed to John by a Friend 239 Concluding Observations on his Character and Death , 230 Appendix - Poetical Tributes to his Memory 240 MEMOIRS . THERE are a few things which put the iv CONTENTS .
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William Orme. MEMOIRS . THERE are a few things which put the character and principles of a young man more to the test than a classical and university education . He who passes through this ordeal unhurt , has reason to bless the gracious ...
William Orme. MEMOIRS . THERE are a few things which put the character and principles of a young man more to the test than a classical and university education . He who passes through this ordeal unhurt , has reason to bless the gracious ...
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... character , and intellect be made subservient to morals ? A system in short , which shall have the principles of christianity for its basis , the advancement of christianity for its object , and the rewards of christianity for its end ...
... character , and intellect be made subservient to morals ? A system in short , which shall have the principles of christianity for its basis , the advancement of christianity for its object , and the rewards of christianity for its end ...
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... character , and of his will , come to be tried ; -and when , if that belief be found real , the revelation of God's character can give the greatest consolation and joy . " With his application the Committee were much pleased , and would ...
... character , and of his will , come to be tried ; -and when , if that belief be found real , the revelation of God's character can give the greatest consolation and joy . " With his application the Committee were much pleased , and would ...
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... character , and are rounded by all the bustle and variety of numerous avocations , have such a body of interesting mat- ter to communicate , that you pant for utterance in the expression of it ; -and one subject leading to another ; the ...
... character , and are rounded by all the bustle and variety of numerous avocations , have such a body of interesting mat- ter to communicate , that you pant for utterance in the expression of it ; -and one subject leading to another ; the ...
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Page 238 - For all flesh is as grass, And all the glory of man as the flower of grass. The grass withereth, and the flower thereof falleth away: But the word of the Lord endureth for ever. And this is the word which by the gospel is preached unto you.
Page 212 - THERE is a land of pure delight, Where saints immortal reign ; Infinite day excludes the night, And pleasures banish pain. There everlasting spring abides, And never-withering flowers ; Death, like a narrow sea, divides This heavenly land from ours.
Page 202 - And, lo, thou art unto them as a very lovely song of one that hath a pleasant voice, and can play well on an instrument: for they hear thy words, but they do them not.
Page 212 - Could we but climb where Moses stood, And view the landscape o'er, — Not Jordan's stream, nor death's cold flood, Should fright us from the shore.
Page 84 - Then Paul and Barnabas waxed bold, and said, It was necessary that the word of God should first have been spoken to you: but seeing you put it from you, and judge yourselves unworthy of everlasting life, lo, we turn to the Gentiles.
Page 147 - ... the friendless and the faint ! Where should I lodge my deep complaint ? Where but with Thee, whose open door Invites the helpless and the poor?
Page 209 - Twas thine own Genius gave the final blow, And helped to plant the wound that laid thee low : So the struck Eagle, stretched upon the plain, No more through rolling clouds to soar again, Viewed his own feather on the fatal dart, And...
Page 60 - For unto you it is given in the behalf of Christ, not only to believe on him, but also to suffer for his sake ; 30 Having the same conflict "which ye saw in me, and now hear to be in me.
Page 214 - Instead of this He made me feel The hidden evils of my heart; And let the angry powers of hell Assault my soul in every part.
Page 214 - I" ASKED the Lord, that I might grow -»- In faith, and love, and every grace; Might more of his salvation know, And seek more earnestly his face. 2 'Twas He who taught me thus to pray, And He, I trust, has answered prayer; But it has been in such a way, As almost drove me to despair.