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... dangers approach , to rouse " within you every principle of virtuous exertion , and to " inspire you with strength to overcome . CC " Our hearts , Christians , have been deeply pierced with " the loss of a most valuable connection , of ...
... dangers approach , to rouse " within you every principle of virtuous exertion , and to " inspire you with strength to overcome . CC " Our hearts , Christians , have been deeply pierced with " the loss of a most valuable connection , of ...
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... danger , it gives security ; amidst general fluctuation , it affords one fixed point of rest . It is indeed the most eminent of all the advantages which religion now confers . For , consider the mighty power of hope over the human mind ...
... danger , it gives security ; amidst general fluctuation , it affords one fixed point of rest . It is indeed the most eminent of all the advantages which religion now confers . For , consider the mighty power of hope over the human mind ...
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... dangers and distresses of human life . The one is the plan of worldly wisdom ; the other , that of determined adherence to conscience . He who acts upon the former lays principle aside , and trusts his defence to his art and ability ...
... dangers and distresses of human life . The one is the plan of worldly wisdom ; the other , that of determined adherence to conscience . He who acts upon the former lays principle aside , and trusts his defence to his art and ability ...
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... dangers and miseries into which the latter is apt to be betrayed by his favourable situation in the world . I. PIETY , and gratitude to God , contribute in a high degree to enliven prosperity . Gratitude is a pleasing emotion . The ...
... dangers and miseries into which the latter is apt to be betrayed by his favourable situation in the world . I. PIETY , and gratitude to God , contribute in a high degree to enliven prosperity . Gratitude is a pleasing emotion . The ...
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... danger increases , in proportion to their improvident security . By worldly assistance it is vain to think of provid- ing any effectual defence , seeing the world's muta- bility is the very cause of our terrour . It is from a higher ...
... danger increases , in proportion to their improvident security . By worldly assistance it is vain to think of provid- ing any effectual defence , seeing the world's muta- bility is the very cause of our terrour . It is from a higher ...
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