Sermons. ...: To which is Prefixed a Short Account of the Life and Character of the Author, Volume 2J. Walker & Company, 1824 |
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... respecting Joseph and his brethren ; as it is well known by every one who has the least acquaintance with the sacred writings . From the whole tenor of his narration it appears , that though Joseph , upon the arrival of his brethren in ...
... respecting Joseph and his brethren ; as it is well known by every one who has the least acquaintance with the sacred writings . From the whole tenor of his narration it appears , that though Joseph , upon the arrival of his brethren in ...
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... he presents himself before the prophet , and accosts him in terms of the highest respect . During the conference which they held together , Elisha fixed his eye steadfastly on the countenance of Hazael ; and discerning , by a.
... he presents himself before the prophet , and accosts him in terms of the highest respect . During the conference which they held together , Elisha fixed his eye steadfastly on the countenance of Hazael ; and discerning , by a.
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... respect to their own character , a notorious partiality too generally misleads their judgment . But it is remarkable , that no sinner ever avows di- rectly to himself , that he has been guilty of gross and downright iniquity . Even when ...
... respect to their own character , a notorious partiality too generally misleads their judgment . But it is remarkable , that no sinner ever avows di- rectly to himself , that he has been guilty of gross and downright iniquity . Even when ...
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... respect which is paid to the great , and the scope which their con- dition affords for the indulgence of pleasure , are perilous circumstances to virtue . When men live among their equals , and are accustomed to encounter the hardships ...
... respect which is paid to the great , and the scope which their con- dition affords for the indulgence of pleasure , are perilous circumstances to virtue . When men live among their equals , and are accustomed to encounter the hardships ...
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... respect to God , who sees what is in every heart , and perfectly knows what part each man would act , in all the possible situations of fortune . But on ac- count of men themselves , and of the world around them , it was necessary that ...
... respect to God , who sees what is in every heart , and perfectly knows what part each man would act , in all the possible situations of fortune . But on ac- count of men themselves , and of the world around them , it was necessary that ...
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