Sermons ...: To which is Prefixed a Short Account of the Life and Character of the Author, Volume 3T. Cadell; F.C. & J Rivington [& others], 1822 - Presbyterian Church |
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... rank of rational beings ; or abandoned to be the prey of cruel oppression and tyranny . and tyranny . When we * Job , xxvi . 9 . look to the state of individuals around us , we B 2 SERM . LIX . 3 OF THE WAYS OF GOD .
... rank of rational beings ; or abandoned to be the prey of cruel oppression and tyranny . and tyranny . When we * Job , xxvi . 9 . look to the state of individuals around us , we B 2 SERM . LIX . 3 OF THE WAYS OF GOD .
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... look to the state of individuals around us , we hear the lamentations of the unhappy on every hand . We meet with ... look up to God as the Avenger of their cause ; but often they look up in vain . He is a God that hideth himself . He ...
... look to the state of individuals around us , we hear the lamentations of the unhappy on every hand . We meet with ... look up to God as the Avenger of their cause ; but often they look up in vain . He is a God that hideth himself . He ...
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... look for the solution of our present doubts ? IN the first place , hereafter may , on some occa- sions , refer to the subsequent course of events in this world . It often happens that the consequences of things throw light on the ...
... look for the solution of our present doubts ? IN the first place , hereafter may , on some occa- sions , refer to the subsequent course of events in this world . It often happens that the consequences of things throw light on the ...
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... look to the state of the natural world . When he thinks of the order and magnifi- cence that prevail in it , he will , perhaps , be unwilling to pronounce it the mere production of chance . He cannot but recognize the hand of ...
... look to the state of the natural world . When he thinks of the order and magnifi- cence that prevail in it , he will , perhaps , be unwilling to pronounce it the mere production of chance . He cannot but recognize the hand of ...
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... look round on every side ; to think well of the consequences of our actions ; and , before we take any step of importance , to compare the good with the evil that may ensue from it . He , therefore , who follows their dictates , acts ...
... look round on every side ; to think well of the consequences of our actions ; and , before we take any step of importance , to compare the good with the evil that may ensue from it . He , therefore , who follows their dictates , acts ...
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Page 29 - LORD, I have loved the habitation of thy house, and the place where thine honour dwelleth.
Page 216 - Now when he came nigh to the gate of the city, behold, there was a dead man carried out, the only son of his mother, and she was a widow: and much people of the city was with her.
Page 214 - But he turned, and rebuked them, and said, Ye know not what manner of spirit ye are of. For the Son of man is not come to destroy men's lives, but to save them.
Page 282 - Thou shalt guide me with thy counsel, And afterward receive me to glory. Whom have I in heaven but thee? And there is none upon earth that I desire beside thee. My flesh and my heart faileth: But God is the strength of my heart, and my portion for ever.
Page 368 - And when he had spoken these things, while they beheld, he was taken up; and a cloud received him out of their sight. And while they looked steadfastly toward heaven as he went up, behold, two men stood by them in white apparel; which also said, Ye men of Galilee, why stand ye gazing up into heaven?
Page 464 - And there shall be signs in the sun, and in the moon, and in the stars ; and upon the earth distress of nations, with perplexity; the sea and the waves roaring; men's hearts failing them for fear, and for looking after those things which are coming on the earth : for the powers of heaven shall be shaken.
Page 327 - Dearly beloved, avenge not yourselves, but rather give place unto wrath : for it is written, Vengeance is mine ; I will repay, saith the Lord.
Page vi - Pray for the peace of Jerusalem: they shall prosper that love thee. Peace be within thy walls, and prosperity within thy palaces. For my brethren and companions' sakes, I will now say, Peace be within thee.
Page 138 - Therefore as the fire devoureth the stubble, and the flame consumeth the chaff, so their root shall be as rottenness, and their blossom shall go up as dust: because they have cast away the law of the LORD of hosts, and despised the word of the Holy One of Israel.
Page 429 - A man's heart deviseth his way : but the LORD directeth his steps.