The Works of Hannah More, Volume 5T. Cadell, 1830 - English literature |
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... called on , not barely to repress impiety , but to excite , to encourage , and to cherish every tendency to serious religion . Some of the occasions of contributing to the general good which are daily presenting themselves to ladies are ...
... called on , not barely to repress impiety , but to excite , to encourage , and to cherish every tendency to serious religion . Some of the occasions of contributing to the general good which are daily presenting themselves to ladies are ...
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... called upon to act as the * It is to be lamented that some , even of those more vir- tuous novel - writers , who intend to espouse the cause of reli- gion , yet exhibit such false views of it . I have lately seen a work of some merit in ...
... called upon to act as the * It is to be lamented that some , even of those more vir- tuous novel - writers , who intend to espouse the cause of reli- gion , yet exhibit such false views of it . I have lately seen a work of some merit in ...
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... called upon , therefore , to oppose with the whole weight of their influence the irruption of those swarms of publications now daily issuing from the banks of the Danube , which , like their ravaging predecessors of the darker ages ...
... called upon , therefore , to oppose with the whole weight of their influence the irruption of those swarms of publications now daily issuing from the banks of the Danube , which , like their ravaging predecessors of the darker ages ...
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... called , is the education of your children . If we are responsible for the use of influence in the case of those over whom we have no immediate control , in the case of our children we are responsible for the exercise of acknowledged ...
... called , is the education of your children . If we are responsible for the use of influence in the case of those over whom we have no immediate control , in the case of our children we are responsible for the exercise of acknowledged ...
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... from Britain , her last citadel ; and remember , that the dignity of the work to which you are called is no less than that of " preserving the ark of the Lord . " 4.3 CHAP . II . ON THE EDUCATION OF WOMEN 42 ON THE EFFECTS OF INFLUENCE .
... from Britain , her last citadel ; and remember , that the dignity of the work to which you are called is no less than that of " preserving the ark of the Lord . " 4.3 CHAP . II . ON THE EDUCATION OF WOMEN 42 ON THE EFFECTS OF INFLUENCE .
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Page 397 - Therefore are they before the throne of God, and serve him day and night in his temple : and he that sitteth on the throne shall dwell among them. They shall hunger no more, neither thirst any more; neither shall the sun light on them, nor any heat. For the Lamb which is in the midst of the throne shall feed them, and shall lead them unto living fountains of waters : and God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes.
Page 427 - O that they were wise, that they understood this, that they would consider their latter end!
Page 394 - And we know that the Son of God is come, and hath given us an understanding, that we may know him that is true ; and we are in him that is true, even in his Son Jesus Christ. This is the true God, and eternal life.
Page 392 - The earth also was corrupt before God ; and the earth was filled with violence. And God looked upon the earth, and, behold, it was corrupt ; for all flesh had corrupted his way upon the earth.
Page 395 - Because the carnal mind is enmity against God: for it is not subject to the law of God, neither indeed can be. So then they that are in the flesh cannot please God.
Page 372 - Tis greatly wise to talk with our past hours ; And ask them, what report they bore to heaven : And how they might have borne more welcome news.
Page 125 - ... according to the deeds done in the body, whether they be good or whether they be evil...
Page 403 - As I live, saith the Lord, I have no pleasure in the death of the wicked; but that the wicked turn from his way and live, turn ye, turn ye, from your evil ways; for why will ye die?
Page 348 - So, whether you eat or drink, or whatever you do, do all to the glory of God.
Page 71 - Most men are commonly destined to some profession, and their minds are consequently turned each to its respective object. Would it not be strange if they were called out to exercise their profession, or to set up their trade, with only a little general knowledge of the trades of all other men, and without any previous definite application to their own peculiar calling?