Sermons, Volume 2T. Cadell and W. Davies, 1812 - Presbyterian Church |
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Page vii
... of the counte- nance the heart is made better . The heart of the wise is in the house of mourning ; but the heart of fools is in the house of mirth 341 SERMON XIV . On the Divine Government of the Passions CONTENTS . vii.
... of the counte- nance the heart is made better . The heart of the wise is in the house of mourning ; but the heart of fools is in the house of mirth 341 SERMON XIV . On the Divine Government of the Passions CONTENTS . vii.
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... wise and virtuous man finds his chief satisfaction . It is there he forms the plans which regulate his public conduct . He who knows not how to enjoy himself when alone , can never be long happy abroad . To his vacant mind , company may ...
... wise and virtuous man finds his chief satisfaction . It is there he forms the plans which regulate his public conduct . He who knows not how to enjoy himself when alone , can never be long happy abroad . To his vacant mind , company may ...
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... wise counsels given SERMON by this inspired writer , there is none which deserves greater regard than that contained in the text . Its importance , however , is too seldom perceived by the generality of men . They are apt to con- sider ...
... wise counsels given SERMON by this inspired writer , there is none which deserves greater regard than that contained in the text . Its importance , however , is too seldom perceived by the generality of men . They are apt to con- sider ...
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Hugh Blair. SERMON gerous plan of morality , the wise man ex- II . horts us to keep the heart ; that is , to attend - not only to our actions , but to our thoughts and desires ; and to keep the heart with all diligence , that is , with ...
Hugh Blair. SERMON gerous plan of morality , the wise man ex- II . horts us to keep the heart ; that is , to attend - not only to our actions , but to our thoughts and desires ; and to keep the heart with all diligence , that is , with ...
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... Wise Man , that be who hath no rule over his spirit , is like a city that is broken down , and without walls * . All is waste ; all is in disorder and ruins within him . He possesses no defence against dan- gers of any sort . He lies He ...
... Wise Man , that be who hath no rule over his spirit , is like a city that is broken down , and without walls * . All is waste ; all is in disorder and ruins within him . He possesses no defence against dan- gers of any sort . He lies He ...
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