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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... direction of a wise Governour , though much of what he now does we cannot satisfactorily explain . He Secondly , The doctrine of the text is to be applied not only for silencing sceptics , but for comforting the pious . Never let them ...
... direction of a wise Governour , though much of what he now does we cannot satisfactorily explain . He Secondly , The doctrine of the text is to be applied not only for silencing sceptics , but for comforting the pious . Never let them ...
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... direction of a higher power . Of themselves , they are headstrong and blind ; they bear all the marks of intended subordination ; and conscience is invested with every ensign of authority and supremacy . But sin inverts the whole frame ...
... direction of a higher power . Of themselves , they are headstrong and blind ; they bear all the marks of intended subordination ; and conscience is invested with every ensign of authority and supremacy . But sin inverts the whole frame ...
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... directions as appear to me most material on this important subject . THE first direction which I have to suggest is , that we imitate the character of the man who is described in this Psalm , as walking uprightly , working righteous ...
... directions as appear to me most material on this important subject . THE first direction which I have to suggest is , that we imitate the character of the man who is described in this Psalm , as walking uprightly , working righteous ...
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... direction given it , than to be always left floating , as it were , in empty space . about whatever objects we are employed , it is still more material to tranquillity , that , in the But FIFTH place , we learn to govern our passions ...
... direction given it , than to be always left floating , as it were , in empty space . about whatever objects we are employed , it is still more material to tranquillity , that , in the But FIFTH place , we learn to govern our passions ...
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... direction and aid in the conduct of life . The result of the whole doctrine I have now delivered is , that man's happiness or misery is , in a great measure , put into his own hands . In vain he com- plains of Providence . If his heart ...
... direction and aid in the conduct of life . The result of the whole doctrine I have now delivered is , that man's happiness or misery is , in a great measure , put into his own hands . In vain he com- plains of Providence . If his heart ...
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