Sermons ...: To which is Prefixed a Short Account of the Life and Character of the Author, Volume 3T. Cadell; F.C. & J Rivington [& others], 1822 - Presbyterian Church |
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Page 60
... afford much advan- tage for the enjoyment of tranquillity . I do not mean that every man must study to become deeply learned . The situation of many would not allow it . The taste , and the habits of others , prevent it . But what I ...
... afford much advan- tage for the enjoyment of tranquillity . I do not mean that every man must study to become deeply learned . The situation of many would not allow it . The taste , and the habits of others , prevent it . But what I ...
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... afford no pleasure , it is only by being able to rest on the entertainments afforded to himself by his mind , that any one can pass his days with self - enjoyment . Let me recommend for the same purpose , IN the fourth place , that we ...
... afford no pleasure , it is only by being able to rest on the entertainments afforded to himself by his mind , that any one can pass his days with self - enjoyment . Let me recommend for the same purpose , IN the fourth place , that we ...
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... afford sufficient evidence for our believ- ing , that the evils which he sends , are not cause- lessly or wantonly inflicted . Did we live in a world which bore the marks of a malicious or cruel gover- nor , there might be reason for ...
... afford sufficient evidence for our believ- ing , that the evils which he sends , are not cause- lessly or wantonly inflicted . Did we live in a world which bore the marks of a malicious or cruel gover- nor , there might be reason for ...
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... afford us ease ; and that , after the decay of this frail and mouldering tabernacle , we can look forward to a house not made with hands , eternal in the heavens ? - In the midst of all distresses , there remains to every sincere ...
... afford us ease ; and that , after the decay of this frail and mouldering tabernacle , we can look forward to a house not made with hands , eternal in the heavens ? - In the midst of all distresses , there remains to every sincere ...
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... afford us protection . The best preparation for all the uncertainties of futu- rity consists , in a well - ordered mind , a good con- science , and a cheerful submission to the will of Hea- ven . You know not what shall be on to ...
... afford us protection . The best preparation for all the uncertainties of futu- rity consists , in a well - ordered mind , a good con- science , and a cheerful submission to the will of Hea- ven . You know not what shall be on to ...
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