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... future state ; and continues to brighten throughout eternal ages . What procured him respect on earth , shall render him esti- mable among the great assembly of angels and spirits of just men made perfect ; where , we are assured , they ...
... future state ; and continues to brighten throughout eternal ages . What procured him respect on earth , shall render him esti- mable among the great assembly of angels and spirits of just men made perfect ; where , we are assured , they ...
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... future . Let us consider in what manner we ought to be affected by attending to each of these . I. LET us review that part of our time which is past . According to the progress which we have made in the journey of life , the field which ...
... future . Let us consider in what manner we ought to be affected by attending to each of these . I. LET us review that part of our time which is past . According to the progress which we have made in the journey of life , the field which ...
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... future improvement . If you have gained nothing more by the years that are past , you have at least gained experience ; and experience is the mother of wisdom . You have seen the weak parts of your character ; and have discovered the ...
... future improvement . If you have gained nothing more by the years that are past , you have at least gained experience ; and experience is the mother of wisdom . You have seen the weak parts of your character ; and have discovered the ...
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... future reputation and advancement ; when you were occupied in discharging with fidelity the duties of your station , and acquiring the esteem of the worthy and the good ; when , in some trying situation , you were enabled to act your ...
... future reputation and advancement ; when you were occupied in discharging with fidelity the duties of your station , and acquiring the esteem of the worthy and the good ; when , in some trying situation , you were enabled to act your ...
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... future turn , if we would lay a foun- dation for permanent satisfaction . After having thus reviewed the former years of our life , let us consider , II . WHAT attention is due to that period of age in which we are at present placed ...
... future turn , if we would lay a foun- dation for permanent satisfaction . After having thus reviewed the former years of our life , let us consider , II . WHAT attention is due to that period of age in which we are at present placed ...
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