Original Memorials; Or, Brief Sketches of Real CharactersM.C. Morris, 1822 - 196 pages |
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... objects alone met the eye , while minuter forms were enveloped in deepening gloom . So oblivion conceals the lesser and more numerous incidents of life , while the light of heaven , or the shades of earth , retain in our remembrance ...
... objects alone met the eye , while minuter forms were enveloped in deepening gloom . So oblivion conceals the lesser and more numerous incidents of life , while the light of heaven , or the shades of earth , retain in our remembrance ...
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... dominions is as effectually seen to , as if the object of an exclusive and undivided care . ” " While his comprehensive mind can grasp the whole amplitude of nature , to the very outermost of its 10 The Walking Bible .
... dominions is as effectually seen to , as if the object of an exclusive and undivided care . ” " While his comprehensive mind can grasp the whole amplitude of nature , to the very outermost of its 10 The Walking Bible .
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... objects , and ponders every thought of my heart , and notices every footstep of my goings , and treasures up in his ... object of his attention . " These remarks are introduced to obviate some ob- jections which possibly might be made ...
... objects , and ponders every thought of my heart , and notices every footstep of my goings , and treasures up in his ... object of his attention . " These remarks are introduced to obviate some ob- jections which possibly might be made ...
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... objects of superficial curiosity , or of scientific research ; not merely as teeming with proofs of power , and of be- nignity , and of exquisite design : but , as declaring the holiness , the justice , and the mercy of God ; as ...
... objects of superficial curiosity , or of scientific research ; not merely as teeming with proofs of power , and of be- nignity , and of exquisite design : but , as declaring the holiness , the justice , and the mercy of God ; as ...
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... object receives its colouring from the medium through which it is observed . That extraordinary man , DR . JOHNSON , in whose character was united so much of baser metal with much of sterling worth , that one , who takes his principles ...
... object receives its colouring from the medium through which it is observed . That extraordinary man , DR . JOHNSON , in whose character was united so much of baser metal with much of sterling worth , that one , who takes his principles ...
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Original Memorials, Or Brief Sketches of Real Characters (Classic Reprint) Charles Bradley No preview available - 2017 |
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Page 2 - Hearken, my beloved brethren, Hath not God chosen the poor of this world rich in faith, and heirs of the kingdom which he hath promised to them that love him ? But ye have despised the poor.
Page 42 - WE are accounted righteous before God, only for the merit of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ by faith, and not for our own works or deservings...
Page 90 - WHEN I can read my title clear To mansions in the skies, I bid farewell to every fear, And wipe my weeping eyes.
Page 119 - Or despisest thou the riches of his goodness and forbearance and longsuffering; not knowing that the goodness of God leadeth thee to repentance ? But after thy hardness and impenitent heart treasurest up unto thyself wrath against the day of wrath and revelation of the righteous judgment of God ; who will render to every man according to his deeds...
Page 27 - ... and hath made of one blood all nations of men for to dwell on all the face of the earth, and hath determined the times before appointed and the bounds of their habitation ; that they should seek the Lord, if haply they might feel after him and find him, though he be not far from every one of us.
Page 164 - 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 96 - And not only so, but we glory in tribulations also: knowing that tribulation worketh patience ; .and patience, experience; and experience, hope: and hope maketh not ashamed; because the love of God is shed abroad in our hearts by the Holy Ghost which is given unto us.
Page 89 - Shout, ye little flock, and blest ! You on Jesus' throne shall rest; There your seat is now prepared; There your kingdom and reward.
Page 187 - What ages and what lights are requisite for THIS attainment! This intelligence involves the very attributes of Divinity, while a God is denied. For unless this man is omnipresent, unless he is at this moment in every place in the universe, he cannot know but there may be in some place manifestations of a Deity by which even he would be overpowered.
Page 22 - He used often to say, that if he were to choose a place to die in, it should be an inn; it looking like a pilgrim's going home, to whom this world was all as an inn, and who was weary of the noise and confusion in it.