The lady of the manor, conversations on the subject of confirmation, 7. köide |
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... believe that the worst of fathers can desire the ruin of a son ; but , where selfishness preponderates in any character , the individual is often induced to commit acts of cruelty which he would shudder to witness in ano- ther . But ...
... believe that the worst of fathers can desire the ruin of a son ; but , where selfishness preponderates in any character , the individual is often induced to commit acts of cruelty which he would shudder to witness in ano- ther . But ...
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... believe in the fall of man , and of his consequent corruption ? " 66 I believe , " replied the major , " all that is necessary for a philosopher and a wise man to believe , and reject all which such a one should reject . " " Then , Sir ...
... believe in the fall of man , and of his consequent corruption ? " 66 I believe , " replied the major , " all that is necessary for a philosopher and a wise man to believe , and reject all which such a one should reject . " " Then , Sir ...
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... believe that this uneasiness would now pass away with- out other consequences than she had witnessed on for- mer occasions ; and therefore , when he attempted to rouse himself , and talk of ordinary things , she congratulated her- self ...
... believe that this uneasiness would now pass away with- out other consequences than she had witnessed on for- mer occasions ; and therefore , when he attempted to rouse himself , and talk of ordinary things , she congratulated her- self ...
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... believe that her father's infirmities of temper were a suffi- cient excuse for her neglect of him , and for her frequent sullenness in his presence ; but she could not set her con- science at ease , and yet could not resolve to do ...
... believe that her father's infirmities of temper were a suffi- cient excuse for her neglect of him , and for her frequent sullenness in his presence ; but she could not set her con- science at ease , and yet could not resolve to do ...
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... believe that happiness has any thing to do with an enlarged possession of the good things of this world . " 66 Thus the old lady pleaded , and Emily was convinced that she was right ; nevertheless , she would not refrain from many ...
... believe that happiness has any thing to do with an enlarged possession of the good things of this world . " 66 Thus the old lady pleaded , and Emily was convinced that she was right ; nevertheless , she would not refrain from many ...
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Page 190 - To examine themselves, whether they repent them truly of their former sins, stedfastly purposing to lead a new life; have a lively faith in God's mercy through Christ, with a thankful remembrance of his death; and be in charity with all men.
Page 191 - For I have received of the Lord, that which also I delivered unto you, That the Lord Jesus the same night in which he was betrayed took bread : and when he had given thanks, he brake it, and said, Take, eat : this is my body, which is broken for you : this do in remembrance of me.
Page 306 - Almighty and everliving God, who hast vouchsafed to regenerate these Thy servants by water and the Holy Ghost, and hast given unto them forgiveness of all their sins ; strengthen them, we beseech Thee, O Lord, with the Holy Ghost the Comforter, and daily increase in them Thy manifold gifts of grace...
Page 88 - I mean an outward and visible sign of an inward and spiritual grace given unto us, ordained by Christ himself, as a means whereby we receive the same, and a pledge to assure us thereof.
Page 88 - A death unto sin, and a new birth unto righteousness : for being by nature born in sin, and the children of wrath, we are hereby made the children of grace.
Page 2 - And this I trust He will do of His mercy and goodness, through our Lord Jesus Christ. And therefore I say, Amen, So be it.
Page 189 - The strengthening and refreshing of our souls by the Body and Blood of Christ, as our bodies are by the Bread and Wine.
Page 145 - Then if any man shall say unto you. Lo, here is Christ, or there; believe it not. For there shall arise false Christs, and false prophets, and shall shew great signs and wonders; insomuch that, if it were possible, they shall deceive the very elect.
Page 302 - Whose adorning, let it not be that outward adorning of plaiting the hair, and of wearing of gold, or of putting on of apparel; but let it be the hidden man of the heart, in that which is not corruptible ; even the ornament of a meek and quiet spirit, which is in the sight of God of great price.
Page 95 - The hoary head is a crown of glory, if it be found in the way of righteousness.