The student and pastor; or, directions how to attain to eminence and usefulness in those respective characters. New eds. [sic], with additions, and an essay on catechising by J. ToulminH.D. Symonds, 1807 - 244 pages |
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... sentiment of piety . The editor earnestly wishes to press on his younger brethren the importance of frequently reading tracts on the nature and duties of their office and the occa- sional discourses that bear the name of charges . He ...
... sentiment of piety . The editor earnestly wishes to press on his younger brethren the importance of frequently reading tracts on the nature and duties of their office and the occa- sional discourses that bear the name of charges . He ...
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... sentiments from books and conversation . Lastly , The improvement of his thoughts when alone . CHAP . I. OF THE RIGHT DISTRIBUTION AND MANAGE- MENT OF OUR TIME . A STUDENT should be as frugal of his time , as a miser is of his money ...
... sentiments from books and conversation . Lastly , The improvement of his thoughts when alone . CHAP . I. OF THE RIGHT DISTRIBUTION AND MANAGE- MENT OF OUR TIME . A STUDENT should be as frugal of his time , as a miser is of his money ...
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... sentiments and desires , and the end of reading would be quite defeated for want of time and power to improve and practise . A man that eats of every dish at table , overloads his sto- mach , is sick , and digests nothing . He had bet ...
... sentiments and desires , and the end of reading would be quite defeated for want of time and power to improve and practise . A man that eats of every dish at table , overloads his sto- mach , is sick , and digests nothing . He had bet ...
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... sentiment it would express . No decorations of well - chosen words , or harmony of cadence , can atone for this ... sentiments strike us with most pleasure , that are strong , or clear , or soft , or sublime , pathetic , just , or ...
... sentiment it would express . No decorations of well - chosen words , or harmony of cadence , can atone for this ... sentiments strike us with most pleasure , that are strong , or clear , or soft , or sublime , pathetic , just , or ...
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... sentiment , method and manner united . A judi- cious reader will observe in which of them his au- thor mostly ... sentiments , but imbibe their spirit . But be very cautious both in your choice and imitation , lest with their ...
... sentiment , method and manner united . A judi- cious reader will observe in which of them his au- thor mostly ... sentiments , but imbibe their spirit . But be very cautious both in your choice and imitation , lest with their ...
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Page 93 - Now unto Him that is able to keep us from falling, and. to present us faultless before the presence of His glory with exceeding joy ; to the only wise God our Saviour, be glory and majesty, dominion and power, both now and ever. Amen.
Page 159 - And he said, So is the kingdom of God, as if a man should cast seed into the ground; And should sleep, and rise night and day, and the seed should spring and grow up, he knoweth not how. For the earth bringeth forth fruit of herself; first the blade, then the ear, after that the full corn in the ear.
Page 92 - Now unto him that is able to do exceeding abundantly above all that we ask or think, according to the power that worketh in us, unto him be glory in the church by Christ Jesus throughout all ages, world without end. Amen.
Page 48 - Clears and improves whate'er it shines upon, It gilds all objects, but it alters none. Expression is the dress of thought, and still Appears more decent, as more suitable; A vile conceit in pompous words...
Page 92 - Who gave himself for our sins, that he might deliver us from this present evil world, according to the will of God and our Father : 5 To whom be glory for ever and ever.
Page 154 - BRETHREN, if a man be overtaken in a fault, ye which are spiritual, restore such a one in the spirit of meekness ; considering thyself, lest thou also be tempted.
Page 92 - Now unto the King eternal, immortal, invisible, the only wise God, be honour and glory for ever and ever. Amen.
Page 77 - Likewise the Spirit also helpeth our infirmities ; for we know not what to pray for as we ought ; but the Spirit itself maketh intercession for us with groanings which cannot be uttered.
Page 46 - As to the style, sermons ought to be very plain. The figures must be easy; not mean, but noble, and brought in upon design to make the matter better understood. The words in a sermon must be simple, and in common use; not savouring of the schools, nor above the understanding of the people. All long periods, such as carry two or three different thoughts in them, must be avoided; for few hearers can follow or apprehend these: niceties of style are lost before a common auditory.
Page 92 - Now to him that is of power to establish you according to my gospel, and the preaching of Jesus Christ...