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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... rank in the Christian system . The encomium which the Apostle in this chapter bestows upon charity , is alone sufficient to prove it . He places this grace at the head of all the gifts and en- dowments which can be possessed by man ...
... rank in the Christian system . The encomium which the Apostle in this chapter bestows upon charity , is alone sufficient to prove it . He places this grace at the head of all the gifts and en- dowments which can be possessed by man ...
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... ranks of spotless fame . His memory is blessed to all gener- ations . His example continues to edify the world ; and he himself shines in the celestial regions , as the brightness of the firmament , and as the stars for ever and ever ...
... ranks of spotless fame . His memory is blessed to all gener- ations . His example continues to edify the world ; and he himself shines in the celestial regions , as the brightness of the firmament , and as the stars for ever and ever ...
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... rank , no more than the exercise of proper discipline . For a while , the man is known neither by the world , nor by himself , to be what he truly is . But bring him into a new situation of life , which accords with his predominant ...
... rank , no more than the exercise of proper discipline . For a while , the man is known neither by the world , nor by himself , to be what he truly is . But bring him into a new situation of life , which accords with his predominant ...
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... ranks was established by Providence among mankind . This life is obviously intended to be a state of probation and trial . No trial of characters is requisite with Prov . xxx . 8 , 9 . L respect to God , who sees what is in every 50 ON ...
... ranks was established by Providence among mankind . This life is obviously intended to be a state of probation and trial . No trial of characters is requisite with Prov . xxx . 8 , 9 . L respect to God , who sees what is in every 50 ON ...
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... ranks ; in passing through which the touchstone might be applied to the characters of men , and their hidden . virtues or vices explored . Hazael might have ap- peared in history with a degree of reputation to which he was not entitled ...
... ranks ; in passing through which the touchstone might be applied to the characters of men , and their hidden . virtues or vices explored . Hazael might have ap- peared in history with a degree of reputation to which he was not entitled ...
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