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... distress come upon us . And Reuben answered them , saying , Spake I not unto you , saying , Do not sin against the child ; and ye would not hear ? Therefore behold also his blood is required . Page 224 SERMON XIV . On the Mixture of Joy ...
... distress come upon us . And Reuben answered them , saying , Spake I not unto you , saying , Do not sin against the child ; and ye would not hear ? Therefore behold also his blood is required . Page 224 SERMON XIV . On the Mixture of Joy ...
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... distress , or agitated by violent emotions ; and you shall presently see , that virtue without religion is inadequate to the government of life . It is destitute of its proper guard , of its firmest support , of its chief encourage- V ...
... distress , or agitated by violent emotions ; and you shall presently see , that virtue without religion is inadequate to the government of life . It is destitute of its proper guard , of its firmest support , of its chief encourage- V ...
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... distress awakens the powers of reflection , he shall be made to feel that one part of duty performed , atones not for another which is neglected . In the midst of his prayers , the remembrance of injustice will upbraid him with ...
... distress awakens the powers of reflection , he shall be made to feel that one part of duty performed , atones not for another which is neglected . In the midst of his prayers , the remembrance of injustice will upbraid him with ...
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... distress , or in rendering themselves less vulnerable by its attacks . Power has endeavoured to remove adversity to a distance ; Philosophy has studied when it drew nigh , to conquer it by patience ; and Wealth has sought out every ...
... distress , or in rendering themselves less vulnerable by its attacks . Power has endeavoured to remove adversity to a distance ; Philosophy has studied when it drew nigh , to conquer it by patience ; and Wealth has sought out every ...
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... he shall be made to stand forth as a real object to his own view : And when that period comes , woe to him who is galled by the sight ! In the dark and solitary hour of distress C 3 SERM . II . 21 RELIGION UPON ADVERSITY .
... he shall be made to stand forth as a real object to his own view : And when that period comes , woe to him who is galled by the sight ! In the dark and solitary hour of distress C 3 SERM . II . 21 RELIGION UPON ADVERSITY .
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