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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... observe , that many things in the conduct of Providence are at pre- sent mysterious and unintelligible . The truth of this observation will not be called in question . It is indeed very readily admitted by all ; and ever since the ...
... observe , that many things in the conduct of Providence are at pre- sent mysterious and unintelligible . The truth of this observation will not be called in question . It is indeed very readily admitted by all ; and ever since the ...
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... observe , that complete information respecting the ways of God , not only was not to be expected here ; but , moreover , that it would have been hurtful , if granted to us in our present state . It would have proved inconsistent with ...
... observe , that complete information respecting the ways of God , not only was not to be expected here ; but , moreover , that it would have been hurtful , if granted to us in our present state . It would have proved inconsistent with ...
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... observe to do all the words of this law . Enter his gates with thanksgiving , and his courts with praise . Give unto the Lord the glory due to his name . ― Thus hath God commanded , and he never commanded his people to seek his name in ...
... observe to do all the words of this law . Enter his gates with thanksgiving , and his courts with praise . Give unto the Lord the glory due to his name . ― Thus hath God commanded , and he never commanded his people to seek his name in ...
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... observe , that the attainment of opulence is no certain method of attaining tranquillity . Embarrassments and vex- ations often attend it ; and long experience has shown , that tranquillity is far from being always found among the rich ...
... observe , that the attainment of opulence is no certain method of attaining tranquillity . Embarrassments and vex- ations often attend it ; and long experience has shown , that tranquillity is far from being always found among the rich ...
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... wishes to lead a comfortable life should provide for himself , as much as he can , by means of observation , reading , * Psalm exii . 7 . and reflecting , a large field of useful thoughts . 60 SERM . LXIII ON TRANQUILLITY OF MIND .
... wishes to lead a comfortable life should provide for himself , as much as he can , by means of observation , reading , * Psalm exii . 7 . and reflecting , a large field of useful thoughts . 60 SERM . LXIII ON TRANQUILLITY OF MIND .
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