Sermons ...: To which is Prefixed a Short Account of the Life and Character of the Author, Volume 2T. Cadell; F.C. & J Rivington [& others], 1822 - Presbyterian Church |
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... behold tried in all the vicissitudes of for- tune ; from the condition of a slave rising to be ruler of the land of Egypt ; and in every station acquiring , by his virtue and wisdom , favour with God and man . When overseer of ...
... behold tried in all the vicissitudes of for- tune ; from the condition of a slave rising to be ruler of the land of Egypt ; and in every station acquiring , by his virtue and wisdom , favour with God and man . When overseer of ...
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... behold human nature possess- ing its highest honours . The sentiments which it inspires tend to ennoble our minds ; and to prevent their imbibing the spirit of those hard , interested , and self - seeking men , with whom the world ...
... behold human nature possess- ing its highest honours . The sentiments which it inspires tend to ennoble our minds ; and to prevent their imbibing the spirit of those hard , interested , and self - seeking men , with whom the world ...
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... behold , amidst the submission and adulation which was paid to him , preserving the moderation and simplicity of a virtuous mind ; and amidst the idolatry and false philosophy of the Egyptians , maintaining the prin- ciples of true ...
... behold , amidst the submission and adulation which was paid to him , preserving the moderation and simplicity of a virtuous mind ; and amidst the idolatry and false philosophy of the Egyptians , maintaining the prin- ciples of true ...
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... behold no plan of wisdom or goodness carried on throughout nature , which can allay the discomposure of their mind . As soon as their temper is ruffled , the world appears to them to be a continued scene of disasters and injuries , of ...
... behold no plan of wisdom or goodness carried on throughout nature , which can allay the discomposure of their mind . As soon as their temper is ruffled , the world appears to them to be a continued scene of disasters and injuries , of ...
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... behold a man who , in one state of life , could not look upon certain crimes without surprise and horrour ; who knew so little of himself , as to believe it impossible for him ever to be concerned in committing them ; that same man , by ...
... behold a man who , in one state of life , could not look upon certain crimes without surprise and horrour ; who knew so little of himself , as to believe it impossible for him ever to be concerned in committing them ; that same man , by ...
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