Sermons, Volume 2T. Cadell and W. Davies, 1812 - Presbyterian Church |
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... to their con- dition , they are unable to break through the enchantments of habit ; and with their eyes open sink into the gulph which is be- fore SERMON fore them . Poverty enforces dependence ; and dependence Order in Conduct . 13.
... to their con- dition , they are unable to break through the enchantments of habit ; and with their eyes open sink into the gulph which is be- fore SERMON fore them . Poverty enforces dependence ; and dependence Order in Conduct . 13.
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... eye of that Supreme Being , to whom our whole internal frame is unco- vered , dispositions hold the place of actions ; and it is not so much what we perform , as the motive which moves us to perform- ance , that constitutes us good or ...
... eye of that Supreme Being , to whom our whole internal frame is unco- vered , dispositions hold the place of actions ; and it is not so much what we perform , as the motive which moves us to perform- ance , that constitutes us good or ...
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... and the crimes which occasion the misery of mankind , originate in that silent and secret recess of thought which is hidden from every human eye . $ 120 D 2 The II SERMON The secrecy and silence which reign there , of the Heart . 35.
... and the crimes which occasion the misery of mankind , originate in that silent and secret recess of thought which is hidden from every human eye . $ 120 D 2 The II SERMON The secrecy and silence which reign there , of the Heart . 35.
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... eyes no fear of that God who searcheth the beart , and requireth truth in the inward parts . * But , even abstracting from this awful con- sideration , the government of our thoughts must appear to be of high consequence , from their ...
... eyes no fear of that God who searcheth the beart , and requireth truth in the inward parts . * But , even abstracting from this awful con- sideration , the government of our thoughts must appear to be of high consequence , from their ...
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... eyes of the fool , towards the ends of the earth . Our minds are , in this case , thrown open to folly and vanity . They are prostituted to every evil thing which pleases to take possession . The consequences must all be charged to our ...
... eyes of the fool , towards the ends of the earth . Our minds are , in this case , thrown open to folly and vanity . They are prostituted to every evil thing which pleases to take possession . The consequences must all be charged to our ...
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