Sermons. ...: To which is Prefixed a Short Account of the Life and Character of the Author, Volume 2J. Walker & Company, 1824 |
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Page 41
... never enters their mind , that in the hour of speculation , and in the hour of practice , their sen- timents may differ widely . Their present dispo- sition they easily persuade themselves will ever con- tinue the same ; and yet that ...
... never enters their mind , that in the hour of speculation , and in the hour of practice , their sen- timents may differ widely . Their present dispo- sition they easily persuade themselves will ever con- tinue the same ; and yet that ...
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... never deny him . They were sincere ; that is , they spoke from the fulness of their hearts , and from the warmth of the present moment ; but they did not know themselves , as the events which followed plainly shewed . So false to its ...
... never deny him . They were sincere ; that is , they spoke from the fulness of their hearts , and from the warmth of the present moment ; but they did not know themselves , as the events which followed plainly shewed . So false to its ...
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... never shews its whole deformity at once ; but by gradual acquaintance reconciles us to its appearance , and imperceptibly diffuses its poisons through all the powers of the mind . Every man has some darling passion , which generally ...
... never shews its whole deformity at once ; but by gradual acquaintance reconciles us to its appearance , and imperceptibly diffuses its poisons through all the powers of the mind . Every man has some darling passion , which generally ...
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... never totally era- dicated from the soul , will still retain so much au- thority , as if not to reform , at least , on some oc- casions , to chasten the sinner . It is only during a course of prosperity , that vice is able to carry on ...
... never totally era- dicated from the soul , will still retain so much au- thority , as if not to reform , at least , on some oc- casions , to chasten the sinner . It is only during a course of prosperity , that vice is able to carry on ...
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... Never ad- venture on too near an approach to what is evil . Familiarize not yourselves with it , in the slightest instances , without fear . Listen with reverence to every reprehension of conscience ; and preserve the most quick and ...
... Never ad- venture on too near an approach to what is evil . Familiarize not yourselves with it , in the slightest instances , without fear . Listen with reverence to every reprehension of conscience ; and preserve the most quick and ...
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