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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... enjoyed no evidence of a just Judge ruling the earth , and of his providence inter- posing in our affairs , virtue would have been alto- gether deprived of its encouragement and support . Had the evidence , on the other hand , been so ...
... enjoyed no evidence of a just Judge ruling the earth , and of his providence inter- posing in our affairs , virtue would have been alto- gether deprived of its encouragement and support . Had the evidence , on the other hand , been so ...
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... this period ; and it hath often taught us , that the knowledge of the ways of God , then enjoyed by the blessed , shall constitute a * chief article of their felicity . Now we see * Job , xxxv . 14 . SERM . LIX . 9 OF THE WAYS OF GOD .
... this period ; and it hath often taught us , that the knowledge of the ways of God , then enjoyed by the blessed , shall constitute a * chief article of their felicity . Now we see * Job , xxxv . 14 . SERM . LIX . 9 OF THE WAYS OF GOD .
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... enjoy . It is in effect to be turned loose to our own ruin . It is such liberty as a blind man enjoys , of wandering at random , and striking into every devious path , without a guide to direct his steps , and save him from destruction ...
... enjoy . It is in effect to be turned loose to our own ruin . It is such liberty as a blind man enjoys , of wandering at random , and striking into every devious path , without a guide to direct his steps , and save him from destruction ...
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... enjoy . The advantages which result from it are chiefly these three : freedom of choice ; independence of mind ; boldness and security . In opposition to these distinguishing cha- racters of liberty , I now proceed to shew that , in the ...
... enjoy . The advantages which result from it are chiefly these three : freedom of choice ; independence of mind ; boldness and security . In opposition to these distinguishing cha- racters of liberty , I now proceed to shew that , in the ...
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... enjoys it , having nothing to apprehend from oppressive power , performs the offices , and enjoys the comforts of life , with a manly and undisturbed mind . Hence his behaviour is dignified , and his sentiments are C 3 SERM . LX . 21 ON ...
... enjoys it , having nothing to apprehend from oppressive power , performs the offices , and enjoys the comforts of life , with a manly and undisturbed mind . Hence his behaviour is dignified , and his sentiments are C 3 SERM . LX . 21 ON ...
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