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... ligion , and as very near the confines of infidelity . In the spread of this and other forms of antichristian theolo- gy , he clearly saw the decay of vital piety , the peril of immortal souls , and the desolation of Zion . In June ...
... ligion , and as very near the confines of infidelity . In the spread of this and other forms of antichristian theolo- gy , he clearly saw the decay of vital piety , the peril of immortal souls , and the desolation of Zion . In June ...
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... ligion , derived from the fountain of purity , was pure and undefiled in its nature , extensive and sublime in its in- fluence . It inspired him with a philanthropy , which counterfeit virtue can never feign . It prompted him , to do ...
... ligion , derived from the fountain of purity , was pure and undefiled in its nature , extensive and sublime in its in- fluence . It inspired him with a philanthropy , which counterfeit virtue can never feign . It prompted him , to do ...
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... ligion ; for that pious fervour , which we now advocate , is something unspeakably more noble , than those un- meaning and tumultuous animal emotions , which visi- ble objects frequently excite , or which religious consid- erations ...
... ligion ; for that pious fervour , which we now advocate , is something unspeakably more noble , than those un- meaning and tumultuous animal emotions , which visi- ble objects frequently excite , or which religious consid- erations ...
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... ligion of Moses . His passions were not violently in- flamed against the Christians by any personal provoca- tions . His will did not boldly defy his understanding and conscience . We must therefore seek for the im- mediate cause of his ...
... ligion of Moses . His passions were not violently in- flamed against the Christians by any personal provoca- tions . His will did not boldly defy his understanding and conscience . We must therefore seek for the im- mediate cause of his ...
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... ligion ; and , in a word , to diffuse happiness all around , as far as its ability can reach , through the family , through the vicinity , through the country , yea , through the whole brotherhood of man . If we would see this excellent ...
... ligion ; and , in a word , to diffuse happiness all around , as far as its ability can reach , through the family , through the vicinity , through the country , yea , through the whole brotherhood of man . If we would see this excellent ...
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Page 127 - Are not Abana and Pharpar, rivers of Damascus, better than all the waters of Israel? May I not wash in them, and be clean?
Page 137 - O the depth of the riches both of the wisdom and knowledge of God ! how unsearchable are his judgments, and his ways past finding out ! For who hath known the mind of the Lord ? or who hath been his counsellor...
Page 233 - Unto me, who am less than the least of all saints, is this grace given, that I should preach among the Gentiles the unsearchable riches of Christ ; and to make all men see what is the fellowship of the mystery, which from the beginning of the world hath been hid in God, who created all things by Jesus Christ...
Page 114 - My son, if thou wilt receive my words, and hide my commandments with thee, so that thou incline thine ear unto wisdom, and apply thine heart to understanding; yea, if thou criest after knowledge, and liftest up thy voice for understanding ; if thou seekest her as silver, and searchest for her as for hid treasures ; then shalt thou understand the fear of the Lord, and find the knowledge of God.
Page 263 - Although the fig tree shall not blossom, Neither shall fruit be in the vines; The labour of the olive shall fail, And the fields shall yield no meat ; The flock shall be cut off from the fold, And there shall be no herd in the stalls : Yet I will rejoice in the Lord, I will joy in the God of my salvation.
Page 43 - Whom have I in heaven but thee? and there is none upon earth that I desire besides thee. My flesh and my heart faileth: but God is the strength of my heart, and my portion for ever.
Page 102 - Thou hast put gladness in my heart, more than in the time that their corn and their wine increased. I will both lay me down in peace, and sleep: for thou, Lord, only makest me dwell in safety.
Page 309 - And Jesus answered and said unto her, Martha, Martha, thou art careful and troubled about many things ; but one thing is needful. And Mary hath chosen that good part, which shall not be taken away from her.