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... such a steady and determined direc- tion , that in no cafe . the misery , or happiness of rational creatures is to be regarded ; this were to give us an uncom- fortable notion of the Deity ; nor can men in fome circumstances , be of fa ...
... such a steady and determined direc- tion , that in no cafe . the misery , or happiness of rational creatures is to be regarded ; this were to give us an uncom- fortable notion of the Deity ; nor can men in fome circumstances , be of fa ...
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... such men should combine together to impofe on the world , from fome wild or ridiculous notions , and that all their zeal for virtue was but . mere pretence ; was it probable that they would all continue firm together , and not one of ...
... such men should combine together to impofe on the world , from fome wild or ridiculous notions , and that all their zeal for virtue was but . mere pretence ; was it probable that they would all continue firm together , and not one of ...
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... we are in his prefence , we should act in such a man- ner as may be pleafing to him.It is to regard his all - feeing Eye , that penetrates F2 into IV . IV . SER M. into our most fecret behaviour , The Tranflation of ENOCH . 67.
... we are in his prefence , we should act in such a man- ner as may be pleafing to him.It is to regard his all - feeing Eye , that penetrates F2 into IV . IV . SER M. into our most fecret behaviour , The Tranflation of ENOCH . 67.
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... Such a sense , such a regard for the Omniscience of God , will strength- en the mind , and keep us fteady in the practice of our duty . It will affect us in our most fecret retirement , when fcreened from the view of every mortal ...
... Such a sense , such a regard for the Omniscience of God , will strength- en the mind , and keep us fteady in the practice of our duty . It will affect us in our most fecret retirement , when fcreened from the view of every mortal ...
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... such an amiable way , is to act in a godlike manner , and to be a bleffing to all those who are concerned with us in any con- nection . It is to act as the children of God our heavenly Father , who as he is powerful , is tender and ...
... such an amiable way , is to act in a godlike manner , and to be a bleffing to all those who are concerned with us in any con- nection . It is to act as the children of God our heavenly Father , who as he is powerful , is tender and ...
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Page 314 - For I am with thee, saith the Lord, to save thee: though I make a full end of all nations whither I have scattered thee, yet will I not make a full end of thee: but I will correct thee in measure, and will not leave thee altogether unpunished.
Page 96 - And I saw as it were a sea of glass mingled with fire: and them that had gotten the victory over the beast, and over his image, and over his mark, and over the number of his name, stand on the sea of glass, having the harps of God.
Page 313 - And yet for all that, when they be in the land of their enemies, I will not cast them away, neither will I abhor them, to destroy them utterly, and to break my covenant with them : for I am the LORD their God.
Page 339 - Whose dominion is an everlasting dominion, and his kingdom is from generation to generation. And all the inhabitants of the earth are reputed as nothing ; and he doeth according to his will in the armies of heaven, and among the inhabitants of the earth...
Page 92 - God is our refuge and strength, A very present help in trouble. Therefore will not we fear, though the earth be removed, And though the mountains be carried into the midst of the sea; Though the waters thereof roar and be troubled, Though the mountains shake with the swelling thereof.
Page 265 - And behold, I come quickly, and my reward is with me, to give to every man according as his work shall be.
Page 259 - All things come alike to all: there is one event to the righteous and to the wicked; to the good, and to the clean, and to the unclean; to him that sacrificeth, and to him that sacrificeth not: as is the good, so is the sinner; and he that sweareth, as he that feareth an oath.
Page 82 - When he uttereth his voice there is a multitude of waters in the heavens, and he causeth the vapours to ascend from the ends of the earth ; he maketh lightnings with rain, and bringeth forth the wind out of his treasures.
Page 213 - If I do not the works of my Father, believe me not. But if I do, though ye believe not me, believe the works: that ye may know, and believe, that the Father is in me, and I in him.