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... extremely interesting , both as they afford a fine example of the progress of society in one of its earliest stages , when the migratory shepherd gradually assumes the habits of the agri- culturist ; and also as they confirm the results ...
... extremely interesting , both as they afford a fine example of the progress of society in one of its earliest stages , when the migratory shepherd gradually assumes the habits of the agri- culturist ; and also as they confirm the results ...
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... extremely irregular and capricious , both in the management of their reason and in the ap- plication of their affections . He learns , moreover , that this little spot called Palestine is despised and scorned by those proud kingdoms ...
... extremely irregular and capricious , both in the management of their reason and in the ap- plication of their affections . He learns , moreover , that this little spot called Palestine is despised and scorned by those proud kingdoms ...
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... , which in the days of Rehoboam produced a permanent division of the tribes , had manifested itself at a much earlier period . In truth , it is extremely doubtful whether the union and co- operation 86 HISTORICAL OUTLINE FROM SAUL.
... , which in the days of Rehoboam produced a permanent division of the tribes , had manifested itself at a much earlier period . In truth , it is extremely doubtful whether the union and co- operation 86 HISTORICAL OUTLINE FROM SAUL.
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... extremely doubtful whether the union and co- operation between the northern and the southern communities , which was meant to be accomplished by the institution of monarchy , were ever cordial or efficient . There is no doubt , at least ...
... extremely doubtful whether the union and co- operation between the northern and the southern communities , which was meant to be accomplished by the institution of monarchy , were ever cordial or efficient . There is no doubt , at least ...
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... both its civil and its spiritual enactments . It is extremely probable , therefore , that all the varieties of literary attain- ment which might be deemed necessary , either for the LITERATURE AND RELIGION , & c . 115.
... both its civil and its spiritual enactments . It is extremely probable , therefore , that all the varieties of literary attain- ment which might be deemed necessary , either for the LITERATURE AND RELIGION , & c . 115.
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Page 127 - Hast thou not known ? hast thou not heard, that the everlasting God, the Lord, the Creator of the ends of the earth, fainteth not, neither is weary? there is no searching of his understanding.
Page 315 - And rose up, and thrust him out of the city, and led him unto the brow of the hill whereon their city was built, that they might cast him down headlong.
Page 110 - And immediately the angel of the Lord smote him, because he gave not God the glory: and he was eaten of worms, and gave up the ghost.
Page 85 - I will add to your yoke : my father chastised you with whips, but I will chastise you with scorpions.
Page 90 - HOW doth the city sit solitary, that was full of people ! How is she become as a widow ! she that was great among the nations, And princess among the provinces, how is she become tributary!
Page 416 - ... a land of brooks of water, of fountains and depths that spring out of valleys and hills ; a land of wheat, and barley, and vines, and...
Page 125 - Who coverest thyself with light as with a garment: who stretchest out the heavens like a curtain : Who layeth the beams of his chambers in the waters : who maketh the clouds his chariot ; who walketh upon the wings of the wind...
Page 203 - Muse, that on the secret top Of Oreb, or of Sinai, didst inspire That shepherd, who first taught the chosen seed, In the beginning how the Heavens and Earth Rose out of Chaos...
Page 90 - She weepeth sore in the night, and her tears are on her cheeks: Among all her lovers she hath none to comfort her: All her friends have dealt treacherously with her, they are become her enemies.
Page 142 - Ye shall dwell in booths seven days ; all that are Israelites born shall dwell in booths: that your generations may know that I made the children of Israel to dwell in booths, when I brought them out of the land of Egypt : I am the Lord your God.