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... look back into Sermons , most of which had been composed a great many years ago , with a view to observe how far they agreed in the strain of thought with those which I had written at a later period . In reviewing them , passages some ...
... look back into Sermons , most of which had been composed a great many years ago , with a view to observe how far they agreed in the strain of thought with those which I had written at a later period . In reviewing them , passages some ...
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... looks up to that omnipotent hand which operates throughout the universe , he is im- pressed with reverence . When he receives blessings which he cannot avoid ascribing to divine goodness , he is prompted to gratitude . The expressions ...
... looks up to that omnipotent hand which operates throughout the universe , he is im- pressed with reverence . When he receives blessings which he cannot avoid ascribing to divine goodness , he is prompted to gratitude . The expressions ...
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... look down upon thee in peace ? Will the God of order and justice accept such poor compensation for his violated laws ? Will the God of love regard the services of one who is an enemy to his creatures ? Shall a corrupter of the society ...
... look down upon thee in peace ? Will the God of order and justice accept such poor compensation for his violated laws ? Will the God of love regard the services of one who is an enemy to his creatures ? Shall a corrupter of the society ...
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... looks without dismay on both worlds . All nature has to him a benign aspect . If engaged in active life , he is the friend of men ; and he is happy in the exertions of that friendship . If left in retirement , he walks among the works ...
... looks without dismay on both worlds . All nature has to him a benign aspect . If engaged in active life , he is the friend of men ; and he is happy in the exertions of that friendship . If left in retirement , he walks among the works ...
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... looks around him on the world , he is soothed with the pleasing remembrance of good offices which he has done , or at least has studied to do , to many who dwell there . How comfortable the reflection , that him no poor man can upbraid ...
... looks around him on the world , he is soothed with the pleasing remembrance of good offices which he has done , or at least has studied to do , to many who dwell there . How comfortable the reflection , that him no poor man can upbraid ...
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