Sermons, Volume 4T. Cadell and W. Davies, 1802 - Presbyterian Church |
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... persons shew themselves profoundly ignorant of the nature of religion , and may too often be fufpected of being ftrangers to its influence . For , as the apoftle John reafons , He that loveth not his brother whom he hath seen , how can ...
... persons shew themselves profoundly ignorant of the nature of religion , and may too often be fufpected of being ftrangers to its influence . For , as the apoftle John reafons , He that loveth not his brother whom he hath seen , how can ...
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... person and dignity . All things are delivered unto me of my Father ; and no man knoweth the Son but the Father ; nei- ther knoweth any man the Father , fave the Son , and he to whomfoever the Son will reveal him . But left any of his ...
... person and dignity . All things are delivered unto me of my Father ; and no man knoweth the Son but the Father ; nei- ther knoweth any man the Father , fave the Son , and he to whomfoever the Son will reveal him . But left any of his ...
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... person who comes under this description , forms a sys- tem complete within itself ; where every event that happens to him poffeffes its deftined place , and forms a link in that great chain of caufes , which was appoint- ed , from the ...
... person who comes under this description , forms a sys- tem complete within itself ; where every event that happens to him poffeffes its deftined place , and forms a link in that great chain of caufes , which was appoint- ed , from the ...
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... persons are prompted . They wish to discover some- thing that will bring down their neigh- bour's character , circumftances , or reputa- tion , to the level of their own ; or that will flatter them with an opinion of their own ...
... persons are prompted . They wish to discover some- thing that will bring down their neigh- bour's character , circumftances , or reputa- tion , to the level of their own ; or that will flatter them with an opinion of their own ...
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... persons of rank and education are to learn any thing that is new to them , by frequenting the places of public worship ? The great prin- ciples of piety and morality are obvious and easily known ; and we fhall readily SERM . admit ...
... persons of rank and education are to learn any thing that is new to them , by frequenting the places of public worship ? The great prin- ciples of piety and morality are obvious and easily known ; and we fhall readily SERM . admit ...
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Page i - Now the end of the commandment is charity out of a pure heart, and of a good conscience, and of faith unfeigned...
Page 225 - Gather the people together, men, and women, and children, and thy stranger that is within thy gates, that they may hear, and that they may learn, and fear the LORD your God, and observe to do all the words of this law...
Page ii - And the harp, and the viol, the tabret, and pipe, and wine, are in their feasts but they regard not the work of the Lord, neither consider the operation of his hands.
Page 13 - Oh that I had wings like a dove! for then I would fly away and be at rest.
Page 91 - Say unto them, As I live, saith the Lord GOD, I have no pleasure in the death of the wicked; but that the wicked turn from his way and live: turn ye, turn ye from your evil ways; for why will ye die, O house of Israel?
Page 324 - Depart from us; For we desire not the knowledge of thy ways. What is the Almighty, that we should serve him? And what profit should we have, if we pray unto him?
Page 113 - ... mountain, all exhibit a Supreme Power, before which you ought to tremble and adore; all preach the doctrine, all inspire the spirit of devotion and reverence. Regarding, then, the work of the Lord, let rising emotions of awe and gratitude call forth from your souls such sentiments as these : — " Lord, wherever I am, and whatever I " enjoy, may I never forget thee as the Author of " nature! May I never forget that I am thy crea
Page 93 - But if a man live many years, and rejoice in them all; yet let him remember the days of darkness; for they shall be many.
Page 131 - Oh that I knew where I might find him ! that I might come even to his seat ! I would order my cause before him, and fill my mouth with arguments.
Page 32 - ... and noble spirit. Patience, by preserving composure within, resists the impression which trouble makes from without. Compassionate affections, even when they draw tears from our eyes for human misery, convey satisfaction to the heart. They who have nothing to give, can often afford relief to others by imparting what they feeL Our ignorance of what is to come, and of what is really good or evil, should correct anxiety about worldly success.