The Sermons of Mr. Yorick, Volume 2R. and J. Dodsley, 1760 - 238 pages |
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Page 27
... feemed to have fuch a share in the disposal of our af- fairs , that the providence of God stood neuter and unconcerned in their several workings , leaving them to the mercy of time and chance , to be furthered or dis- apppointed as fuch ...
... feemed to have fuch a share in the disposal of our af- fairs , that the providence of God stood neuter and unconcerned in their several workings , leaving them to the mercy of time and chance , to be furthered or dis- apppointed as fuch ...
Page 57
... feemed engaged in the preservation and continuance of thefe bleflings ; -God had fet a hedge about him , and about all that he had on every fide , he had bleffed all the works of increased his hands , and his fubftance every day ...
... feemed engaged in the preservation and continuance of thefe bleflings ; -God had fet a hedge about him , and about all that he had on every fide , he had bleffed all the works of increased his hands , and his fubftance every day ...
Page 59
... feemed to pro- mife , if poffible , an increase of happiness , in one instant all is changed into forrow and utter despair.- It pleased God for wife purposes to blaft the fortunes of his houfe , and cut off the hopes of his pofterity ...
... feemed to pro- mife , if poffible , an increase of happiness , in one instant all is changed into forrow and utter despair.- It pleased God for wife purposes to blaft the fortunes of his houfe , and cut off the hopes of his pofterity ...
Page 81
... deadly poison . And what in all likelihood might move his for- row and indignation more , fome who feemed the moft devout and zealous of all D 5 his his converts , were the most merciless and uncharitable in SERMON XI . 81.
... deadly poison . And what in all likelihood might move his for- row and indignation more , fome who feemed the moft devout and zealous of all D 5 his his converts , were the most merciless and uncharitable in SERMON XI . 81.
Page 99
... feemed then to have digefted , and piously to have refolved into the over - ruling providence of God , for the preservation of much people , how they could ever after queftion the uprightness of his intentions , or entertain the leaft ...
... feemed then to have digefted , and piously to have refolved into the over - ruling providence of God , for the preservation of much people , how they could ever after queftion the uprightness of his intentions , or entertain the leaft ...
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