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... exercise and strengthen these desires ; and , so engaged , we grow to this , that we care for nothing beyond the concen- tration of our existence into the present in time and happiness . - This is one great part of our nature . There is ...
... exercise and strengthen these desires ; and , so engaged , we grow to this , that we care for nothing beyond the concen- tration of our existence into the present in time and happiness . - This is one great part of our nature . There is ...
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... exercise of faith . The things and enjoyments of the present are kept up to a more undue predominance in his mind , in event of his increasing prosperity . Were his wealth stationary , he might give his mind to other considerations ...
... exercise of faith . The things and enjoyments of the present are kept up to a more undue predominance in his mind , in event of his increasing prosperity . Were his wealth stationary , he might give his mind to other considerations ...
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... exercise , becomes negatively weak . By continued suc- cess , self is flattered ; and the homage which the world pays to wealth is put to the same account ; and thus is made up an amount of self - esteem , almost equivalent to a decree ...
... exercise , becomes negatively weak . By continued suc- cess , self is flattered ; and the homage which the world pays to wealth is put to the same account ; and thus is made up an amount of self - esteem , almost equivalent to a decree ...
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... exercises ; or a power of de- cision , in event of late conversion , ready to act , and be convinced at once of a delightful ser- vice . To be breathed upon by the refining Spirit , to be exempted from the temptations of carnality , and ...
... exercises ; or a power of de- cision , in event of late conversion , ready to act , and be convinced at once of a delightful ser- vice . To be breathed upon by the refining Spirit , to be exempted from the temptations of carnality , and ...
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... exercise of our powers , we find new wonders of His glory who made all ; and are more alive , in the gratitude of our conscious and aspiring souls , to the same Being whose inspiration hath given us under- standing . But the praise of ...
... exercise of our powers , we find new wonders of His glory who made all ; and are more alive , in the gratitude of our conscious and aspiring souls , to the same Being whose inspiration hath given us under- standing . But the praise of ...
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Page 77 - Eve; heaven is for thee too high To know what passes there; be lowly wise: Think only what concerns thee, and thy being; Dream not of other worlds; what creatures there Live in what state, condition, or degree; Contented that thus far hath been reveal'd Not of earth only, but of hig-hest heaven.
Page 15 - Which men call Earth, and, with low-thoughted care, Confined and pester'd in this .pinfold here, Strive to keep up a frail and feverish being, Unmindful of the crown that Virtue gives, After this mortal change, to her true servants Amongst the enthroned gods on sainted seats.
Page 117 - He who loveth not his brother whom he hath seen, how shall he love God whom he hath not seen ? You, Mr.
Page 199 - Fame is the spur that the clear spirit doth raise (That last infirmity of noble minds) To scorn delights, and live laborious days...
Page 79 - ... of wise and pithy saws which, to the number of between four and five thousand, were collected from all ancient literature by the industry of Erasmus in his great folio of Adages. As we turn over these pages of old time, we almost feel that those are right who tell us that everything has been said ; that the thing that has been is the thing that shall be, and that there is no new thing under the sun.
Page 257 - The last great age, foretold by sacred rhymes, Renews its finished course : Saturnian times Roll round again ; and mighty years, begun From their first orb, in radiant circles run.
Page 210 - And, seeing ignorance is the curse of God, Knowledge the wing wherewith we fly to heaven, Unless you be possess'd with devilish spirits, You cannot but forbear to murder me.
Page 97 - ... obey him in public and in private. This great virtue is the first trait in the moral character of St. Paul ; and it is absolutely necessary to the Christian character in general, since it is that parent of all virtues, to which God has given the promise of the present life, and of that which is to come.