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... course , more retirement and leisure than formerly , it occurred to me , sometimes , to look back into Sermons most of which had been composed a great many years ago , with a view to observe how far they agreed in the strain of thought ...
... course , more retirement and leisure than formerly , it occurred to me , sometimes , to look back into Sermons most of which had been composed a great many years ago , with a view to observe how far they agreed in the strain of thought ...
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... course of human affairs . 2 I. We are not to expect the uninter- rupted continuance of any measure of health , prosperity , or comfort , which we now enjoy . There is the greater reason for beginning with this admonition , as there is a ...
... course of human affairs . 2 I. We are not to expect the uninter- rupted continuance of any measure of health , prosperity , or comfort , which we now enjoy . There is the greater reason for beginning with this admonition , as there is a ...
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... course within its banks , till , being interrupted by rocks , it foams into a torrent , or , swoln by foreign currents , it lays waste the neigh- bouring plains . Amidst such vicissitudes of time and life , who has any title to reckon ...
... course within its banks , till , being interrupted by rocks , it foams into a torrent , or , swoln by foreign currents , it lays waste the neigh- bouring plains . Amidst such vicissitudes of time and life , who has any title to reckon ...
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... course of human affairs ; that is , constant gratitude from those whom we have most obliged . and served . - I am far from saying that gratitude is an unknown , or even a rare virtue among mankind ; I think not so ill of human nature ...
... course of human affairs ; that is , constant gratitude from those whom we have most obliged . and served . - I am far from saying that gratitude is an unknown , or even a rare virtue among mankind ; I think not so ill of human nature ...
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... shown in some material instances what we have no reason to expect in the ordinary course of human affairs , I turn next to the brighter side of the sub- ject , SERMON ject , and shall show what a wise and On Hopes and Disappointments . II.
... shown in some material instances what we have no reason to expect in the ordinary course of human affairs , I turn next to the brighter side of the sub- ject , SERMON ject , and shall show what a wise and On Hopes and Disappointments . II.
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Page 389 - As the mountains are round about Jerusalem, so the LORD is round about his people from henceforth even for ever.
Page 112 - Pray for the peace of Jerusalem: they shall prosper that love thee. Peace be within thy walls, and prosperity within thy palaces. For my brethren and companions' sakes, I will now say, Peace be within thee.
Page 304 - For we have not an high priest which cannot be touched with the feeling of our infirmities ; but was in all points tempted like as we are, yet without sin. Let us therefore come boldly unto the throne of grace, that we may obtain mercy, and find grace to help in time of need.
Page 30 - Give unto the LORD the glory due unto his name : bring an offering, and come into his courts. O worship the LORD in the beauty of holiness : fear before him, all the earth.
Page 133 - For he is the minister of God to thee for good. But if thou do that which is evil, be afraid; for he beareth not the sword in vain: for he is the minister of God, a revenger to execute wrath upon him that doeth evil. Wherefore ye must needs be subject, not only for wrath, but also for conscience sake.
Page 287 - And he led them out as far as to Bethany, and he lifted up his hands, and blessed them. And it came to pass, while he blessed them, he was parted from them, and carried up into heaven.
Page 187 - Mine eyes shall be upon the faithful of the land, that they may dwell with me : he that walketh in a perfect way, he shall serve me. 7 He that worketh deceit shall not dwell within my house : he that telleth lies shall not tarry in my sight.
Page 12 - For in the time of trouble he shall hide me in his pavilion: in the secret of his tabernacle shall he hide me; he shall set me up upon a rock.
Page 175 - My soul shall be satisfied as with marrow and fatness; and my mouth shall praise thee with joyful lips : When I remember thee upon my bed, and meditate on thee in the night watches.
Page 159 - Nevertheless I am continually with thee: Thou hast holden me by my right hand. Thou shalt guide me with thy counsel, And afterward receive me to glory.