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... these things ought not to be so ; the kingdom of Jesus will not be established ,
nor his truth prevail , while such unchristian and unnatural tempers predominate ,
as to occasion shyness , and dissention between persons so closely united : on ...
... these things ought not to be so ; the kingdom of Jesus will not be established ,
nor his truth prevail , while such unchristian and unnatural tempers predominate ,
as to occasion shyness , and dissention between persons so closely united : on ...
Page 49
But if such persons were individually to enquire , What have I , that I have not
received ? Why are talents given , but for their improvement ? Why am I a steward
, but to be found faithful ? What are the commands of Scripture on this subject ?
But if such persons were individually to enquire , What have I , that I have not
received ? Why are talents given , but for their improvement ? Why am I a steward
, but to be found faithful ? What are the commands of Scripture on this subject ?
Page 145
... that he has quick perceptions of the beauty of religion , though , unfortunately ,
his disposition will not allow him to walk always in . its precepts ! nay , I once read
an assertion , that the person whose life I had been perusing , could not be said ...
... that he has quick perceptions of the beauty of religion , though , unfortunately ,
his disposition will not allow him to walk always in . its precepts ! nay , I once read
an assertion , that the person whose life I had been perusing , could not be said ...
Page 203
It cannot be expected that such persons should be retained in a hospital after
they are cured , for to do so would be to frus . trate the object of a hospital , which
is to cure the sick . A young woman without a home is forced to go to a lodging ...
It cannot be expected that such persons should be retained in a hospital after
they are cured , for to do so would be to frus . trate the object of a hospital , which
is to cure the sick . A young woman without a home is forced to go to a lodging ...
Page 217
we should simply reply - Truth in speech — Truth in action - a definition with
which few persons , perhaps , would be disposed to cavil ; but , unhappily , truth
in the abstract and truth in practice are so widely dissimilar , so much at variance
with ...
we should simply reply - Truth in speech — Truth in action - a definition with
which few persons , perhaps , would be disposed to cavil ; but , unhappily , truth
in the abstract and truth in practice are so widely dissimilar , so much at variance
with ...
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Page 115 - If thou forbear to deliver them that are drawn unto death, and those that are ready to be slain ; if thou sayest, Behold, we knew it not ; doth not he that pondereth the heart consider it? and he that keepeth thy soul, doth not he know it? and shall not he render to every man according to his works...
Page 143 - And he turned to the woman and said unto Simon, Seest thou this woman? I entered into thine house, thou gavest me no water for my feet; but she hath washed my feet with tears, and wiped them with the hairs of her head.
Page 142 - There was a certain creditor which had two debtors; the one owed five hundred pence, and the other fifty. And when they had nothing to pay, he frankly forgave them both. Tell me therefore, which of them will love him most? Simon answered and said, I suppose that he to whom he forgave most. And he said unto him, Thou hast rightly judged.
Page 233 - This world is all a fleeting show For man's illusion given ; The smiles of joy, the tears of woe, Deceitful shine, deceitful flow, — There's nothing true but Heaven...
Page 152 - I will not be afraid of ten thousands of people, that have set themselves against me round about.
Page 142 - Now when the Pharisee which had bidden him saw it, he spake within himself, saying, This man, if he were a prophet, would have known who and what manner of woman this is that toucheth him: for she is a sinner.
Page 13 - And I will bring the blind by a way that they knew not, I will lead them in paths that they have not known : I will make darkness light before them, and crooked things straight. These things will I do unto them, and not forsake . them.
Page 193 - He first findeth his own brother Simon, and saith unto him, We have found the Messias, which is, being interpreted, the Christ. And he brought him to Jesus.
Page 110 - The Lord grant you that ye may find rest, each of you in the house of her husband.
Page 95 - Their throat is an open sepulchre ; with their tongues they have used deceit; the poison of asps is under their lips: Whose mouth is full of cursing and bitterness: Their feet are swift to shed blood: Destruction and misery are in their ways: And the way of peace have they not known: There is no fear of God before their eyes.