Golden sayings of the wise king on the conduct of life, with metrical illustrations by T.B. MurraySociety for Promoting Christian Knowledge, 1849 - 101 pages |
From inside the book
Results 1-5 of 8
Page 5
... means of poetry than prose ; and that even one simple stanza , well remembered , may prove of much service in after life ; assuming only , that the lines be worth remembering , if not for the merit of the verses , at least for the ...
... means of poetry than prose ; and that even one simple stanza , well remembered , may prove of much service in after life ; assuming only , that the lines be worth remembering , if not for the merit of the verses , at least for the ...
Page 6
... means to dwell safely in his Church here , and to be freed from all possibility of danger hereafter ; to be quiet not only from evil itself , but from the very fear thereof . " LONDON , February , 1849 . CONTENTS . Page THE HAPPY GAIN ...
... means to dwell safely in his Church here , and to be freed from all possibility of danger hereafter ; to be quiet not only from evil itself , but from the very fear thereof . " LONDON , February , 1849 . CONTENTS . Page THE HAPPY GAIN ...
Page 18
... mean these looks and words of hate ? Leave off these signs of war : Come , let us stop this sharp debate Ere it be gone too far . II . A little cloud , scarce seen at first , Has often grown , and led To heavy tempests which have burst ...
... mean these looks and words of hate ? Leave off these signs of war : Come , let us stop this sharp debate Ere it be gone too far . II . A little cloud , scarce seen at first , Has often grown , and led To heavy tempests which have burst ...
Page 28
... mean ; Since " feeble folk " 1 may oft impart Instruction to the wise of heart . II . He bids us mark , with curious eye , E'en insects , as they crawl or fly ; The spider with her skilful hands , The locusts ' close unbroken bands.2 1 ...
... mean ; Since " feeble folk " 1 may oft impart Instruction to the wise of heart . II . He bids us mark , with curious eye , E'en insects , as they crawl or fly ; The spider with her skilful hands , The locusts ' close unbroken bands.2 1 ...
Page 32
... , in the language of Solomon is understood wicked- ness and vice ; while by Wisdom the inspired writer means the knowledge and fear of GOD , or true Religion . 4 Psal . ix . 16 . GOD'S OMNISCIENCE . 33 VI . See the justice of.
... , in the language of Solomon is understood wicked- ness and vice ; while by Wisdom the inspired writer means the knowledge and fear of GOD , or true Religion . 4 Psal . ix . 16 . GOD'S OMNISCIENCE . 33 VI . See the justice of.
Common terms and phrases
blessing Blewbury canker-worm CANST thou canvass and roller Catechism CHILDREN OF MEN coloured cuts death delight DESPISE Ditto doth DUTY OF CHILDREN e'en earth eyes falling tasteless FEMALE INDUSTRY fit for mortals folly FRIENDSHIP gather'd giv'n glory GOD'S OMNISCIENCE grace hand hath heart holy HONOUR Jane Langton John John vi John xiv Kings labour Lessons Lest LIST OF BOOKS look and learn LORD Luke Matt MOCKETH night o'er PARENTS path PEACE IN HUMBLE plain PREVENTION OF STRIFE PROMOTING CHRISTIAN KNOWLEDGE Prov PROVERBS xix PROVERBS XV Psalm Queen RELIGION AND LOYALTY RIGHTEOUS SAMUEL JOHNSON Saviour seek shame Sir Matthew Hale SLANDER sloth SOCIETY FOR PROMOTING sorrow soul thee thine thoughts toil tongue Twill UNION OF RELIGION UNTO vex'd VIII well-tim'd words whilst WICKED WORD IN SEASON words like fruit wrath xvii youth
Popular passages
Page 70 - The lip of truth shall be established for ever : but a lying tongue is but for a moment.
Page 96 - I know but one way of fortifying my soul against these gloomy presages and terrors of mind; and that is, by securing to myself the friendship and protection of that Being, who disposes of events and governs futurity.
Page 96 - When I lay me down to sleep, I recommend myself to his care ; when I awake, I give myself up to his direction. Amidst all the evils that threaten me, I will look up to him for help, and question not but he will either avert them, or turn them to my advantage. Though I know neither the time nor the manner of the death I am to die, I am not at all solicitous about it ; because I am sure that he knows them both, and that he will not fail to comfort and support me under them.
Page 81 - Labour not to be rich : cease from thine own wisdom. Wilt thou set thine eyes upon that which is not? for riches certainly make themselves wings ; they fly away as an eagle toward heaven.
Page 68 - Who hath woe ? who hath sorrow ? who hath contentions? who hath babbling? who hath wounds without cause ? who hath redness of eyes ? They that tarry long at the wine ; they that go to seek mixed wine.
Page 13 - The eye that mocketh at his father, and despiseth to obey his mother, the ravens of the valley shall pick it out, and the young eagles shall eat it.
Page 75 - A sound heart is the life of the flesh : but envy the rottenness of the bones.
Page 49 - Wisdom crieth without; she uttereth her voice in the streets; She crieth in the chief place of concourse, in the openings of the gates: in the city she uttereth her words, saying.
Page 22 - He that gathereth in summer is a wise son : but he that sleepeth in harvest is a son that causeth shame.
Page 97 - Turn you at my reproof: behold, I will pour out my Spirit unto you, I will make known my words unto you.