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Page 13
... Amidst that infinite variety of human events which pass under his eye , the prayers and the alms of Cornelius attracted his particular notice . He remarked the amiable dispo- sitions , which rose in the heart of this good man . But he ...
... Amidst that infinite variety of human events which pass under his eye , the prayers and the alms of Cornelius attracted his particular notice . He remarked the amiable dispo- sitions , which rose in the heart of this good man . But he ...
Page 27
... amidst all their troubles , to pour out their hearts before him . Those circumstances which estrange others from them , in- terest him the more in their situation . The neglect or scorn of the world exposes them not to any con- tempt in ...
... amidst all their troubles , to pour out their hearts before him . Those circumstances which estrange others from them , in- terest him the more in their situation . The neglect or scorn of the world exposes them not to any con- tempt in ...
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... amidst a boisterous ocean , that is this hope to the soul , when distracted by the confusions of the world . In danger , it gives security ; amidst general fluctuation , it affords one fixed point of rest . It is indeed the most eminent ...
... amidst a boisterous ocean , that is this hope to the soul , when distracted by the confusions of the world . In danger , it gives security ; amidst general fluctuation , it affords one fixed point of rest . It is indeed the most eminent ...
Page 32
... amidst those multitudes that crowd to religion for relief , how few are entitled to approach that sacred source of comfort ? On what feeble props do their hopes and pretensions rest ? How much superstition mingles with that religion to ...
... amidst those multitudes that crowd to religion for relief , how few are entitled to approach that sacred source of comfort ? On what feeble props do their hopes and pretensions rest ? How much superstition mingles with that religion to ...
Page 39
... bility is the very cause of our terrour . It is from a higher principle , from a power superior to the world , that relief must be sought amidst such disquietudes of the D 4 SERM . III . RELIGION UPON PROSPERITÝ . 39 .
... bility is the very cause of our terrour . It is from a higher principle , from a power superior to the world , that relief must be sought amidst such disquietudes of the D 4 SERM . III . RELIGION UPON PROSPERITÝ . 39 .
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