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... earth fifteen feet . Porphy- rius also , in his life of Plotinus , tells us wonderful things of his contemplation . Proclus , too , in his book on the theology of Plato - and even Plotinus himself - make mention in several places of ...
... earth fifteen feet . Porphy- rius also , in his life of Plotinus , tells us wonderful things of his contemplation . Proclus , too , in his book on the theology of Plato - and even Plotinus himself - make mention in several places of ...
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... earth . For Thou resistest the proud , and givest grace unto the lowly ; and Thy speech is with the simple . I thank Thee , O Lord , because Thou hast hid these things from the wise and prudent , and hast revealed them to the little ...
... earth . For Thou resistest the proud , and givest grace unto the lowly ; and Thy speech is with the simple . I thank Thee , O Lord , because Thou hast hid these things from the wise and prudent , and hast revealed them to the little ...
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... earth , and the insatiable longings for heaven flow from this . This teaches the soul the perfect imitation of Christ , exalts the senses by the overflow of the spirit , and makes wonderful changements even in the body . The soul is ...
... earth , and the insatiable longings for heaven flow from this . This teaches the soul the perfect imitation of Christ , exalts the senses by the overflow of the spirit , and makes wonderful changements even in the body . The soul is ...
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... earth , ascend the heavens , get beyond the Angels , and approach to the throne of God , stripping himself of everything human , in order to a most intimate union with God ? We have read and heard these things gladly , but to gird ...
... earth , ascend the heavens , get beyond the Angels , and approach to the throne of God , stripping himself of everything human , in order to a most intimate union with God ? We have read and heard these things gladly , but to gird ...
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... earth , and raised to things above , and at length are carried up to a blessed union with God . They are called ejaculatory prayers , because , like darts or arrows , they pass swiftly into the Heart of God . Into His Heart they are ...
... earth , and raised to things above , and at length are carried up to a blessed union with God . They are called ejaculatory prayers , because , like darts or arrows , they pass swiftly into the Heart of God . Into His Heart they are ...
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Page 157 - Oh, the depth of the riches of the wisdom and knowledge of God! How unsearchable his judgments, and his paths beyond tracing out!
Page 162 - And enter not into judgment with thy servant: for in thy sight shall no man living be justified.
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Page 109 - I was in trouble. 13 I will offer unto thee fat burnt-sacrifices, with the incense of rams : I will offer bullocks and goats. 14 O come hither, and hearken, all ye that fear God : and I will tell you what he hath done for my soul.
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Page 218 - How lovely are thy tabernacles, O Lord of hosts: my soul longeth and fainteth for the courts of the Lord.
Page 94 - Enter not into judgment with thy servant, O LORD; for in thy sight shall no man living be justified.
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