Sermons on Various Subjects, Volume 2Rivington, 1825 |
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... happiness . Man was made for action - the seat of action is the mind : when he ceases to employ its powers , he not only neglects , it is probable , the duties of his station , but loses the source and prin- ciple of his own enjoyment ...
... happiness . Man was made for action - the seat of action is the mind : when he ceases to employ its powers , he not only neglects , it is probable , the duties of his station , but loses the source and prin- ciple of his own enjoyment ...
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... happiness of individuals and their suitableness for the station which they occupy very much depend . It can admit of no question which of these two is the temper for a clergyman . That which is desirable by him ( I think by all , but ...
... happiness of individuals and their suitableness for the station which they occupy very much depend . It can admit of no question which of these two is the temper for a clergyman . That which is desirable by him ( I think by all , but ...
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... happiness or misery must all depend upon it , than he who undertook it , and who quitted the clouds of happiness to carry it on ? Would you know what is meant by " the flesh with the affections and lusts , which they that are Christ's ...
... happiness or misery must all depend upon it , than he who undertook it , and who quitted the clouds of happiness to carry it on ? Would you know what is meant by " the flesh with the affections and lusts , which they that are Christ's ...
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... in another world ; because , in proportion as the happiness of a future life is more important to us than any thing we gain or enjoy in this , so whatever helps or promotes our salvation , our attainment of heaven is more pre-. 58 SERMONS .
... in another world ; because , in proportion as the happiness of a future life is more important to us than any thing we gain or enjoy in this , so whatever helps or promotes our salvation , our attainment of heaven is more pre-. 58 SERMONS .
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... happiness , and their God ; in other words , Christ's coming was the appointment of God the Father , and that appoint- ment was the effect of God the Father's love . These declarations of our Saviour's own are followed up by many ...
... happiness , and their God ; in other words , Christ's coming was the appointment of God the Father , and that appoint- ment was the effect of God the Father's love . These declarations of our Saviour's own are followed up by many ...
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