The Happy Christian: Or, Piety the Only Foundation of True and Substantial JoyWm. Robinson, 1838 - 192 pages |
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... earth . ” It might in this way be proved that , upon stri- king the balance of mere physical happiness be- tween the serious Christian and the gay , un- thinking child of levity , there would be a deci- ded advantage in favor of the ...
... earth . ” It might in this way be proved that , upon stri- king the balance of mere physical happiness be- tween the serious Christian and the gay , un- thinking child of levity , there would be a deci- ded advantage in favor of the ...
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... turn back to quaff the muddy and turbulent streams of earth ? Why , after a glimpse of celestial glories , should it be inter- ested in the artificial and unsatisfying round of this world's 2 * THAN IT TAKES AWAY . 17.
... turn back to quaff the muddy and turbulent streams of earth ? Why , after a glimpse of celestial glories , should it be inter- ested in the artificial and unsatisfying round of this world's 2 * THAN IT TAKES AWAY . 17.
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... " surely an atheist poet ; or one whose muse never lifts her eye beyond earth's narrow bounds , is no less But piety has spread wide her treasures So. for the inquisitive mind ; and he who refuses to TO ALL THE SOUL'S DESIRES . 21.
... " surely an atheist poet ; or one whose muse never lifts her eye beyond earth's narrow bounds , is no less But piety has spread wide her treasures So. for the inquisitive mind ; and he who refuses to TO ALL THE SOUL'S DESIRES . 21.
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... earth's votary to this ? The world- ling can be happy when all goes well with him . He can exult amid the prosperities of life ; but cast him with the apostle into Philippi's dun- geon , or place him at Nero's bloody tribunal , and see ...
... earth's votary to this ? The world- ling can be happy when all goes well with him . He can exult amid the prosperities of life ; but cast him with the apostle into Philippi's dun- geon , or place him at Nero's bloody tribunal , and see ...
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... to smile as the sun - beam of morning falls upon it . The sky is bright and joyous after the dark cloud has rolled away , and countless voices come to us from earth and air , whose cheerful accents tell 38 PIOUS JOY ENJOINED.
... to smile as the sun - beam of morning falls upon it . The sky is bright and joyous after the dark cloud has rolled away , and countless voices come to us from earth and air , whose cheerful accents tell 38 PIOUS JOY ENJOINED.
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Page 36 - I WILL bless the Lord at all times: his praise shall continually be in my mouth. My soul shall make her boast in the Lord: the humble shall hear thereof, and be glad.
Page 120 - I have gone astray like a lost sheep; seek thy servant; for I do not forget thy commandments.
Page 158 - By him therefore let us offer the sacrifice of praise to God continually, that is, the fruit of our lips giving thanks to his name. 16 But to do good and to communicate forget not: for with such sacrifices God is well pleased.
Page 179 - I have seen the wicked in great power, and spreading himself like a green bay tree. Yet he passed away, and, lo, he was not: yea, I sought him, but he could not be found.
Page 64 - WHEN all thy mercies, O my God ! My rising soul surveys, Transported with the view, I'm lost In wonder, love, and praise.
Page 184 - The chamber where the good man meets his fate Is privileged beyond the common walk Of virtuous life, quite in the verge of Heaven.
Page 64 - To all my weak complaints and cries Thy mercy lent an ear, Ere yet my feeble thoughts had learnt To form themselves in prayer.
Page 25 - Thou ait the source and centre of all minds, Their only point of rest, eternal Word ! From thee departing they are lost, and rove At random, without honour, hope, or peace. From thee is all that soothes the life of man, His high endeavour, and his glad success, His strength to suffer, and his will to serve. But...
Page 36 - Lord upon the harp : sing to the harp with a psalm of thanksgiving. With trumpets also and shawms : O shew yourselves joyful before the Lord the King. Let the sea make a noise, and all that therein is : the round world, and they that dwell therein. Let the floods clap their hands, and let the hills be joyful together before the Lord : for he cometh to judge the earth.
Page 25 - O, thou bounteous Giver of all good, Thou art of all thy gifts thyself the crown ! Give what thou canst, without thee we are poor ; And with thee rich, take what thou wilt away.