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... praise of overcoming one diffi- culty in the way . They take hold on eternal things , but soon let them go for meaner , and this of will , and , moreover , in the very moment of estimating them most highly ; more foolish a thousand ...
... praise of overcoming one diffi- culty in the way . They take hold on eternal things , but soon let them go for meaner , and this of will , and , moreover , in the very moment of estimating them most highly ; more foolish a thousand ...
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... praise the diligent man in worldly business is worthy , his is more than double . In his retirements , which may be thought of singularity or styled of fanaticism , what so- lemn particulars of Christian warfare ! Sum- moning himself to ...
... praise the diligent man in worldly business is worthy , his is more than double . In his retirements , which may be thought of singularity or styled of fanaticism , what so- lemn particulars of Christian warfare ! Sum- moning himself to ...
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... praise one virtue and follow it , but disregard another more at war with na- tural inclinations ; -in this slight confusion , the undecided man , who will not judge for him- self , and cannot make allowance for circum- stances , sees a ...
... praise one virtue and follow it , but disregard another more at war with na- tural inclinations ; -in this slight confusion , the undecided man , who will not judge for him- self , and cannot make allowance for circum- stances , sees a ...
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... praise and our gratitude , -that we are gladly conscious of an existence higher than of mere matter , and an intelligence beyond all living things on earth ; yea , that we are proud of those powers to which these arrangements have been ...
... praise and our gratitude , -that we are gladly conscious of an existence higher than of mere matter , and an intelligence beyond all living things on earth ; yea , that we are proud of those powers to which these arrangements have been ...
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... praise of our highest mus- ings cannot be marked beyond this collateral and just subordination , that we feel ourselves of His strength , and bound to submit our re- gards to whatever direction He may appoint . In His last Revelation ...
... praise of our highest mus- ings cannot be marked beyond this collateral and just subordination , that we feel ourselves of His strength , and bound to submit our re- gards to whatever direction He may appoint . In His last Revelation ...
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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.