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... the Being , who pre- sents to the eye of his contemplation the fullest assemblage of them , and his taste will find its complacent gratification in dwell- ing upon him , whether as an object of thought SERMON IX . 11.
... the Being , who pre- sents to the eye of his contemplation the fullest assemblage of them , and his taste will find its complacent gratification in dwell- ing upon him , whether as an object of thought SERMON IX . 11.
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Thomas Chalmers. ing upon him , whether as an object of thought , or as an object of perception . " One thing have I desired , " says the Psalmist , " that I may dwell in the house of the Lord all the days of my life , to behold the ...
Thomas Chalmers. ing upon him , whether as an object of thought , or as an object of perception . " One thing have I desired , " says the Psalmist , " that I may dwell in the house of the Lord all the days of my life , to behold the ...
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... thoughts could be led to the instrumentality of this principle , as the only way , in which they can redeem the fail- ures of their by - gone experience ; if they could be convinced , that the agents of a zealous and affectionate ...
... thoughts could be led to the instrumentality of this principle , as the only way , in which they can redeem the fail- ures of their by - gone experience ; if they could be convinced , that the agents of a zealous and affectionate ...
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... thoughts have a different employment , from what they have in the other . Had I an affection for the gift , without an affection for the giver , then might I evince an unmixed selfishness of character . But I may have both ; and my ...
... thoughts have a different employment , from what they have in the other . Had I an affection for the gift , without an affection for the giver , then might I evince an unmixed selfishness of character . But I may have both ; and my ...
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... thought , and affection , and the higher prin- ciples of his nature , excited by the consideration of the giver ; and looks to the manifested love that appears in this act of gen . erosity ; and is touched with love back again ; and ...
... thought , and affection , and the higher prin- ciples of his nature , excited by the consideration of the giver ; and looks to the manifested love that appears in this act of gen . erosity ; and is touched with love back again ; and ...
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Page 100 - They that turn many to righteousness, shall shine as the stars for ever and ever.
Page 125 - If I have made gold my hope, or have said to the fine gold, Thou art my confidence ; If I rejoiced because my wealth was great, and because my hand had gotten much; If I beheld the sun when it shined, or the moon walking in brightness...
Page 77 - Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever things are of good report ; if there be any virtue, if there be any praise, think on these things.
Page 3 - And if ye lend to them of whom ye hope to receive, what thank have ye? for sinners also lend to sinners, to receive as much again.
Page 4 - Let no man deceive you with vain words : for because of these things cometh the wrath of God upon the children of disobedience.
Page 52 - He that is faithful in that which is least is faithful also in much: and he that is unjust in the least is unjust also in much.
Page 136 - Charge them that are rich in this world, that they be not highminded, nor trust in uncertain riches, but in the living God, who giveth us all things richly to enjoy ; that they do good, that they be rich in good works, ready to distribute, willing to communicate ; laying up in store for themselves a good foundation against the time to come, that they may lay hold on eternal life.
Page 107 - Wherefore, if meat make my brother to offend, I will eat no ^ flesh while the world standeth, * lest I make my brother to offend.
Page 4 - Then said he unto the disciples, It is impossible but that offences will come : but woe unto him through whom they come ! It were better for him that a millstone were hanged about his neck, and he cast into the sea, than that he should offend one of these little ones.