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Page 17
... desire of honour which is congenial to man , aspire to the gratification of this pas- sion by methods which are worthy of his nature . Let him not rest on any of those external distinctions which vanity has con- trived to introduce ...
... desire of honour which is congenial to man , aspire to the gratification of this pas- sion by methods which are worthy of his nature . Let him not rest on any of those external distinctions which vanity has con- trived to introduce ...
Page 19
... desire it : It wear- eth a crown , and triumpheth for ever ; hav- ing gotten the victory , striving for undefiled rewards . Wisdom is the breath of the power of God , and a pure influence flowing from the glory of the Almighty ...
... desire it : It wear- eth a crown , and triumpheth for ever ; hav- ing gotten the victory , striving for undefiled rewards . Wisdom is the breath of the power of God , and a pure influence flowing from the glory of the Almighty ...
Page 55
... desire of penetrating far- ther than is allowed us into that dark and unknown region . Futurity belongs to God and happy for us is that mysterious veil , with which his wisdom has covered it . Were it in our power to lift up the veil ...
... desire of penetrating far- ther than is allowed us into that dark and unknown region . Futurity belongs to God and happy for us is that mysterious veil , with which his wisdom has covered it . Were it in our power to lift up the veil ...
Page 73
... desire- able to increase his opulence , or to advance his rank , yet what he ought to hold much more sacred is , to maintain his integrity and honour . If these be forfeited , wealth or station will have few charms left . They will not ...
... desire- able to increase his opulence , or to advance his rank , yet what he ought to hold much more sacred is , to maintain his integrity and honour . If these be forfeited , wealth or station will have few charms left . They will not ...
Page 103
... Desires of pleasure usher in temptation , and forward the growth of disorderly passions . Ministers of vice are seldom wanting to encourage , and flatter the passions of the young . Inferiors study to creep into fa- vour , by servile ...
... Desires of pleasure usher in temptation , and forward the growth of disorderly passions . Ministers of vice are seldom wanting to encourage , and flatter the passions of the young . Inferiors study to creep into fa- vour , by servile ...
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