Sermons, Volume 4T. Cadell and W. Davies, 1802 - Presbyterian Church |
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... the operation of his bands . 104 SERMON VII . On the Presence of God in a Future State . PSALM xvi . 11. Thou wilt fhew me the path of life : In thy prefence is fulness of joy ; joy ; at thy right hand there are pleafures for iv CONTENTS .
... the operation of his bands . 104 SERMON VII . On the Presence of God in a Future State . PSALM xvi . 11. Thou wilt fhew me the path of life : In thy prefence is fulness of joy ; joy ; at thy right hand there are pleafures for iv CONTENTS .
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... thou me . SERMON IX . 144 On our present Ignorance of the Ways JOHN , xiii . 7 : of God . Jesus answered , and faid unto him , What I do , thou knoweft not now ; but thou shalt know hereafter . 163 SERMON X. On the Slavery of Vice . 2 ...
... thou me . SERMON IX . 144 On our present Ignorance of the Ways JOHN , xiii . 7 : of God . Jesus answered , and faid unto him , What I do , thou knoweft not now ; but thou shalt know hereafter . 163 SERMON X. On the Slavery of Vice . 2 ...
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... thou knoweft not what a day may bring forth . SERMON XIX . 348 On following the Multitude to do Evil . EXODUS , xxiii . 2. Thou shalt not follow a multitude , to do evil . 367 SERMON XX . On the Wisdom of God . I CONTENT.S . vii.
... thou knoweft not what a day may bring forth . SERMON XIX . 348 On following the Multitude to do Evil . EXODUS , xxiii . 2. Thou shalt not follow a multitude , to do evil . 367 SERMON XX . On the Wisdom of God . I CONTENT.S . vii.
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... thou come , and no farther . WE are to obferve next , that our times are in the hand of God , not only as an almighty Difpofer , but as a merciful Guardian and Father . We are by no means to imagine that from race to race , and from ...
... thou come , and no farther . WE are to obferve next , that our times are in the hand of God , not only as an almighty Difpofer , but as a merciful Guardian and Father . We are by no means to imagine that from race to race , and from ...
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... thou knoweft not what a day may bring forth . I do not mean , that in the un- known profpect which lies before us , we fhould forbode to ourselves nothing but misfortunes . May it be the pleasure of Heaven that this year run on in a ...
... thou knoweft not what a day may bring forth . I do not mean , that in the un- known profpect which lies before us , we fhould forbode to ourselves nothing but misfortunes . May it be the pleasure of Heaven that this year run on in a ...
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Sermons: By Hugh Blair, ... In Four Volumes. Vol. IV., Volume 4 Hugh Blair No preview available - 1796 |
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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.