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Page 18
... worldly men enlarge their possessions , and extend their connections , they imagine that they are strengthening themselves against all the possible vicissitudes of life . They say in their hearts , My mountain stands strong , and I ...
... worldly men enlarge their possessions , and extend their connections , they imagine that they are strengthening themselves against all the possible vicissitudes of life . They say in their hearts , My mountain stands strong , and I ...
Page 33
... 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 . He avails himself of every advantage which his knowledge of the ...
... 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 . He avails himself of every advantage which his knowledge of the ...
Page 37
... worldly causes , and , often , of mean or trifling incidents which occasionally favoured their designs ; with what superior satisfaction does the servant of God remark the hand of that gracious Power which hath raised him up ; which ...
... worldly causes , and , often , of mean or trifling incidents which occasionally favoured their designs ; with what superior satisfaction does the servant of God remark the hand of that gracious Power which hath raised him up ; which ...
Page 39
... worldly pleasures , which belongs to those who behold only the terres- trial side of things ; who raise their views to no higher objects than the succession of human con- tingencies , and the weak efforts of human ability ; who have no ...
... worldly pleasures , which belongs to those who behold only the terres- trial side of things ; who raise their views to no higher objects than the succession of human con- tingencies , and the weak efforts of human ability ; who have no ...
Page 44
... , amidst the temptations of worldly pleasure , that command of himself which is so essential to the wise and temperate enjoyment of prosperity . It is the fate of all human pleasures , by 44 SERM . III . ON THE INFLUENCE OF.
... , amidst the temptations of worldly pleasure , that command of himself which is so essential to the wise and temperate enjoyment of prosperity . It is the fate of all human pleasures , by 44 SERM . III . ON THE INFLUENCE OF.
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