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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... regard to Future Events . PROVERBS , Xxvii . 1. Boast not thyself of to - morrow ; for thou knowest not what a day may bring forth . SERMON LXIX . On following the Multitude to do Evil . 120 EXODUS , Xxiii . 2. Thou shalt not follow a ...
... regard to Future Events . PROVERBS , Xxvii . 1. Boast not thyself of to - morrow ; for thou knowest not what a day may bring forth . SERMON LXIX . On following the Multitude to do Evil . 120 EXODUS , Xxiii . 2. Thou shalt not follow a ...
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... is , the indepei dence it bestows . He who is truly a free man is above all servile compliances , and abject subjection . He is able to rest upon himself ; and while he regards c 2 SERM . LX . ON THE SLAVERY OF VICE . 19.
... is , the indepei dence it bestows . He who is truly a free man is above all servile compliances , and abject subjection . He is able to rest upon himself ; and while he regards c 2 SERM . LX . ON THE SLAVERY OF VICE . 19.
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... regards his superiors with proper deference , neither debases himself by cringing to them , nor is tempted to purchase their favour by dishonourable means . But the sinner has forfeited every privilege of this nature . His passions and ...
... regards his superiors with proper deference , neither debases himself by cringing to them , nor is tempted to purchase their favour by dishonourable means . But the sinner has forfeited every privilege of this nature . His passions and ...
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... regard for the laws of God , and the precepts of virtue , he breathes at the same time a spirit of pure devotion . Though loaded with the cares of royalty , and encircled with the splendour of a court , he thought it well became him to ...
... regard for the laws of God , and the precepts of virtue , he breathes at the same time a spirit of pure devotion . Though loaded with the cares of royalty , and encircled with the splendour of a court , he thought it well became him to ...
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... regard of sacred institutions , they have disseminated profligacy among the people . They have broken down the flood - gates which served to restrain the torrent ; they have let it loose to overflow the land ; and by the growing deluge ...
... regard of sacred institutions , they have disseminated profligacy among the people . They have broken down the flood - gates which served to restrain the torrent ; they have let it loose to overflow the land ; and by the growing deluge ...
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Page 196 - Give unto the LORD the glory due unto his name : bring an offering, and come into his courts. O worship the LORD in the beauty of holiness : fear before him, all the earth.
Page 18 - Can the Ethiopian change his skin, or the leopard his spots ? then may ye also do good, that are accustomed to do evil.
Page 356 - And when he had spoken these things, while they beheld, he was taken up; and a cloud received him out of their sight. And while they looked steadfastly toward heaven as he went up, behold, two men stood by them in white apparel; which also said, Ye men of Galilee, why stand ye gazing up into heaven?
Page 450 - And there shall be signs in the sun, and in the moon, and in the stars; and upon the earth distress of nations, with perplexity; the sea and the waves roaring; Men's hearts failing them for fear, and for looking after those things which are coming on the earth: for the powers of heaven shall be shaken.
Page 323 - Dearly beloved, avenge not yourselves, but rather give place unto wrath : for it is written, Vengeance is mine ; I will repay, saith the Lord.
Page 421 - As the mountains are round about Jerusalem, so the LORD is round about his people from henceforth even for ever.
Page 193 - that his ways are not as our ways, nor his thoughts as our thoughts...
Page 312 - For we know in part, and we prophesy in part: but when that which is perfect is come, that which is in part shall be done away.
Page 138 - Therefore as the fire devoureth the stubble, and the flame consumeth the chaff, so their root shall be as rottenness, and their blossom shall go up as dust: because they have cast away the law of the LORD of hosts, and despised the word of the Holy One of Israel.
Page 230 - Create in me a clean heart, and renew a right spirit within me...