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Page xi
... give effect to the lessons he should deliver . For , besides the testi- mony given to his talents by his successive promotions in the Church , the University of St. Andrew's , moved chiefly by the merit of his eloquence , had in June ...
... give effect to the lessons he should deliver . For , besides the testi- mony given to his talents by his successive promotions in the Church , the University of St. Andrew's , moved chiefly by the merit of his eloquence , had in June ...
Page xx
... give an account of his stewardship . — " The Church mourns in him the loss of her brightest orna- 66 ment . Let us submit to the stroke with resignation and " reverence ; and as the most acceptable proof of respect to " his memory , let ...
... give an account of his stewardship . — " The Church mourns in him the loss of her brightest orna- 66 ment . Let us submit to the stroke with resignation and " reverence ; and as the most acceptable proof of respect to " his memory , let ...
Page 6
... give the authority of a law . Co - operating with all the good dispositions of a pious man , they strengthen and insure their influence . On his alms you can have no certain dependence , who thinks not of God , nor has joined prayer to ...
... give the authority of a law . Co - operating with all the good dispositions of a pious man , they strengthen and insure their influence . On his alms you can have no certain dependence , who thinks not of God , nor has joined prayer to ...
Page 7
... give no alms ; if while you appear to be zealous for God , you are false or unjust to men ; if you are hard or contracted in heart , severe in your censures , and oppressive in your conduct ; then conclude with certainty , that what you ...
... give no alms ; if while you appear to be zealous for God , you are false or unjust to men ; if you are hard or contracted in heart , severe in your censures , and oppressive in your conduct ; then conclude with certainty , that what you ...
Page 14
... give birth to whatever is laudable or excellent in conduct . Is there one , though in humble station , or obscure life , who feareth God and worketh righteous- ness ; whose prayers and alms , proceeding in regular unaffected tenour ...
... give birth to whatever is laudable or excellent in conduct . Is there one , though in humble station , or obscure life , who feareth God and worketh righteous- ness ; whose prayers and alms , proceeding in regular unaffected tenour ...
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