Sacred Biography: Or, the History of the Patriarchs to which is Added the History of Deborah, Ruth & Hannah...M.E. Cross, 1837 - 596 pages |
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... thought by any means to depreciate ; yet the history of particular persons , if executed with fide- lity and skill , while it exercises the judg- ment less severely , so it fixes down the at- tention more closely , and makes its way ...
... thought by any means to depreciate ; yet the history of particular persons , if executed with fide- lity and skill , while it exercises the judg- ment less severely , so it fixes down the at- tention more closely , and makes its way ...
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... thought as it arises , is re- corded in the book of God's remembrance , and must come into judgment , " keep thy heart with all diligence , " set a watch on the door of thy lips , " and whether you eat or * Prov . xvi . 32 . We are ...
... thought as it arises , is re- corded in the book of God's remembrance , and must come into judgment , " keep thy heart with all diligence , " set a watch on the door of thy lips , " and whether you eat or * Prov . xvi . 32 . We are ...
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... thought , that it is " good for man to be alone , " gives the lie to his Maker ; sins against the constitution of his nature , dis- honours his parents ; defrauds another of one of the justest rights of humanity , and in a case too ...
... thought , that it is " good for man to be alone , " gives the lie to his Maker ; sins against the constitution of his nature , dis- honours his parents ; defrauds another of one of the justest rights of humanity , and in a case too ...
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... thought , or venture on one unwarrantable action , what the issue is to be ! They vainly flatter themselves it is in their power to stop when they please . But passion , like a fiery unmanageable steed in the hands of an unskilful rider ...
... thought , or venture on one unwarrantable action , what the issue is to be ! They vainly flatter themselves it is in their power to stop when they please . But passion , like a fiery unmanageable steed in the hands of an unskilful rider ...
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... thought fit to preserve Noah by means of an ark of his own building . The design and contri- vance is God's ; the execution is man's . He who could have transported Noah to a differ- ent sphere , and have lodged him there in safety ...
... thought fit to preserve Noah by means of an ark of his own building . The design and contri- vance is God's ; the execution is man's . He who could have transported Noah to a differ- ent sphere , and have lodged him there in safety ...
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