Sermons,T. Cadell, and W. Davies ... and W. Creech, Edinburgh., 1808 - Presbyterian Church |
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... desire which we choose to indulge ; or that they whom we have obliged will altogether de- sert their own interest for the sake of their benefactors . J. benefactors . Many circumstances , it is to SERMON 10 On Hopes and Disappointments .
... desire which we choose to indulge ; or that they whom we have obliged will altogether de- sert their own interest for the sake of their benefactors . J. benefactors . Many circumstances , it is to SERMON 10 On Hopes and Disappointments .
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Hugh Blair, James Finlayson. J. benefactors . Many circumstances , it is to SERMON be remembered , tend to cool the grateful emotion . Time always deadens the me- mory of benefits . Sometimes they are considered as having been fully ...
Hugh Blair, James Finlayson. J. benefactors . Many circumstances , it is to SERMON be remembered , tend to cool the grateful emotion . Time always deadens the me- mory of benefits . Sometimes they are considered as having been fully ...
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... circumstances as these , the expectation of passing through life with some measure of comfort , may rea sonably be entertained by such as are not wanting to themselves in propriety of conduct . In looking forward to futurity , the ...
... circumstances as these , the expectation of passing through life with some measure of comfort , may rea sonably be entertained by such as are not wanting to themselves in propriety of conduct . In looking forward to futurity , the ...
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... circumstance you think yourself solely indebted to the kindness of an earthly friend , or you refer it to the exertions of your own dexterity and ta- lents . Thoughtless and inconsiderate man ! Have you forgotten that there is a First ...
... circumstance you think yourself solely indebted to the kindness of an earthly friend , or you refer it to the exertions of your own dexterity and ta- lents . Thoughtless and inconsiderate man ! Have you forgotten that there is a First ...
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... circumstances of your birth or your education , the kindness which he ordained to spring up in the breast of your friend , or the talents and abilities which he implanted within you , in order to` favour your success ? But an ...
... circumstances of your birth or your education , the kindness which he ordained to spring up in the breast of your friend , or the talents and abilities which he implanted within you , in order to` favour your success ? But an ...
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Page 161 - Nevertheless I am continually with thee: Thou hast holden me by my right hand. Thou shalt guide me with thy counsel, And afterward receive me to glory.
Page 135 - For he is the minister of God to thee for good. But if thou do that which is evil, be afraid; for he beareth not the sword in vain: for he is the minister of God, a revenger to execute wrath upon him that doeth evil. Wherefore ye must needs be subject, not only for wrath, but also for conscience sake.
Page 213 - For we know in part, and we prophesy in part; but when that which is perfect is come, that which is in part shall be done away.
Page 436 - 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 32 - Give unto the LORD the glory due unto his name : bring an offering, and come into his courts. O worship the LORD in the beauty of holiness : fear before him, all the earth.
Page 189 - Mine eyes shall be upon the faithful of the land, that they may dwell with me : he that walketh in a perfect way, he shall serve me. 7 He that worketh deceit shall not dwell within my house : he that telleth lies shall not tarry in my sight.
Page 6 - But if a man live many years, and rejoice in them all; yet let him remember the days of darkness; for they shall be many.
Page 59 - 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 89 - It is not in heaven, that thou shouldest say, Who shall go up for us to heaven, and bring it unto us, that we may hear it, and do it ? Neither is it beyond the sea, that thou shouldest say, Who shall go over the sea for us, and bring it unto us, that we may hear it, and do it ? But the word is very nigh unto thee, in thy mouth, and in thy heart, that thou mayest do it.
Page 62 - 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.