Sermons on Interesting SubjectsLongman, Hurst, Orme, & Rees, 1808 - 462 pages |
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... observing this duty with zeal and regularity , while in health ; but in persevering in it , even when obliged to struggle for the breath that was necessary to perform it ? And if they will indulge the editor so far , as , at his request ...
... observing this duty with zeal and regularity , while in health ; but in persevering in it , even when obliged to struggle for the breath that was necessary to perform it ? And if they will indulge the editor so far , as , at his request ...
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... observe ; as in Psalm cxix . 3. They walk in his ways . " But the term way has also a more comprehensive im- port , both in scripture , and in common language ; and signifies a course of action , a constitution , or mode of procedure ...
... observe ; as in Psalm cxix . 3. They walk in his ways . " But the term way has also a more comprehensive im- port , both in scripture , and in common language ; and signifies a course of action , a constitution , or mode of procedure ...
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... observation , experience , or scripture ; and of which the wisdom and goodness are sufficiently dis- cernible : from which a particular argument may be drawn , for the justice , goodness , and wisdom of the whole . III . We shall ...
... observation , experience , or scripture ; and of which the wisdom and goodness are sufficiently dis- cernible : from which a particular argument may be drawn , for the justice , goodness , and wisdom of the whole . III . We shall ...
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... observation . Figure to yourselves a minute insect seated on one of the many wheels of a vast and complicated machine ; and you have a view of man's situation in the universe . Suppose that the insect's life continues only while the ...
... observation . Figure to yourselves a minute insect seated on one of the many wheels of a vast and complicated machine ; and you have a view of man's situation in the universe . Suppose that the insect's life continues only while the ...
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... a portion comes under our observation , can be otherwise than incomprehensible ? This even the apostles , enlightened as they were by inspira- E tion , acknowledged : " We now see through a The Unsearchableness of Providence . • 29.
... a portion comes under our observation , can be otherwise than incomprehensible ? This even the apostles , enlightened as they were by inspira- E tion , acknowledged : " We now see through a The Unsearchableness of Providence . • 29.
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Page 396 - Again, the kingdom of heaven is like unto treasure hid in a field; the which when a man hath found, he hideth, and for joy thereof goeth and selleth all that he hath, and buyeth that field.
Page 48 - And his brethren could not answer him; for they were troubled at his presence. And Joseph said unto his brethren, Come near to me, I pray you.
Page 227 - If any man speak, let him speak as the oracles of God ; if any man minister, let him do it as of the ability which God giveth : that God in all things may be glorified through Jesus Christ; to whom be praise and dominion for ever and ever. Amen.
Page 34 - Where wast thou when I laid the foundations of the earth? declare, if thou hast understanding. Who hath laid the measures thereof, if thou knowest? or who hath stretched the line upon it? Whereupon are the foundations thereof fastened? or who laid the corner stone thereof; When the morning stars sang together, and all the Sons of God shouted for joy?
Page 128 - Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, which according to his abundant mercy hath begotten us again unto a lively hope by the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead, to an inheritance incorruptible, and undefiled, and that fadeth not away, reserved in heaven for you, who are kept by the power of God through faith unto salvation ready to be revealed in the last time.
Page 407 - And every one that hath forsaken houses, or brethren, or sisters, or father, or mother, or wife, or children, or lands, for my name's sake, shall receive an hundredfold, and shall inherit everlasting life.
Page 385 - But he turned, and said unto Peter, Get thee behind me, Satan : thou art an offence unto me: for thou savourest not the things that be of God, but those that be of men.
Page 235 - And, lo, thou art unto them as a very lovely song of one that hath a pleasant voice, and can play well on an instrument: for they hear thy words, but they do them not.
Page 92 - Although the fig tree shall not blossom, Neither shall fruit be in the vines; The labour of the olive shall fail, And the fields shall yield no meat ; The flock shall be cut off from the fold, And there shall be no herd in the stalls : Yet I will rejoice in the Lord, I will joy in the God of my salvation.
Page 298 - For a small moment have I forsaken thee ; But with great mercies will I gather thee. In a little wrath I hid my face from thee for a moment; But with everlasting kindness will I have mercy on thee, Saith the Lord thy Redeemer.