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Page 11
... never deceives you ; whose professions of kindness are the effu- sions of his heart ; one , in fine , whom , independent of any views of advantage , you would choose for a superior , could trust in as a friend , and could love as a ...
... never deceives you ; whose professions of kindness are the effu- sions of his heart ; one , in fine , whom , independent of any views of advantage , you would choose for a superior , could trust in as a friend , and could love as a ...
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... never know . The profusion of goodness which he beholds poured forth on the universe dilates his heart with the thought that in- numerable multitudes around him are blest and happy . When he sees the labours of men appearing to prosper ...
... never know . The profusion of goodness which he beholds poured forth on the universe dilates his heart with the thought that in- numerable multitudes around him are blest and happy . When he sees the labours of men appearing to prosper ...
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... never be put to any of us without some good effect . There are three different portions of our life which such a question naturally calls to view ; that part of it which is past ; that which is now pre- sent ; and that to which we ...
... never be put to any of us without some good effect . There are three different portions of our life which such a question naturally calls to view ; that part of it which is past ; that which is now pre- sent ; and that to which we ...
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... never been . Hence let the re- trospect of what is past produce , as its first effect , humiliation in our own eyes , and abasement before God . Much do human pride and self - complacency require some correction ; and that correction is ...
... never been . Hence let the re- trospect of what is past produce , as its first effect , humiliation in our own eyes , and abasement before God . Much do human pride and self - complacency require some correction ; and that correction is ...
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... never to trust presumptuously in your own wisdom . Humbly apply to the Au- thor of your being , and beseech his grace to guide you safely through those slippery and dangerous paths , in which experience has shewn that you are so ready ...
... never to trust presumptuously in your own wisdom . Humbly apply to the Au- thor of your being , and beseech his grace to guide you safely through those slippery and dangerous paths , in which experience has shewn that you are so ready ...
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