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... Hence , they fre- quently give rise to fame . But a distinc- tion is to be made between fame and true honour . The former is a loud and noisy applause , the latter , a more silent and in- ternal homage . Fame floats on the breath of the ...
... Hence , they fre- quently give rise to fame . But a distinc- tion is to be made between fame and true honour . The former is a loud and noisy applause , the latter , a more silent and in- ternal homage . Fame floats on the breath of the ...
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... Hence that degree of sensi- bility which prompts us to weep with them that weep , is stronger than that which prompts us to rejoice with them that rejoice ; C 4 for SERMON for this reason , that the unhappy stand II On Sensibility . 23.
... Hence that degree of sensi- bility which prompts us to weep with them that weep , is stronger than that which prompts us to rejoice with them that rejoice ; C 4 for SERMON for this reason , that the unhappy stand II On Sensibility . 23.
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... Hence the use and the value of that sensibility of which we now treat . THAT it constitutes an essential part of a religious character , there can be no doubt , Not only are the words of the text express to this purpose , but the whole ...
... Hence the use and the value of that sensibility of which we now treat . THAT it constitutes an essential part of a religious character , there can be no doubt , Not only are the words of the text express to this purpose , but the whole ...
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... Hence , the smallest benefit he confers rises in its value , on account of its carrying the affection of the giver impressed upon the gift . It speaks his heart , and the discovery II . discovery of the heart is very frequently of 28 On ...
... Hence , the smallest benefit he confers rises in its value , on account of its carrying the affection of the giver impressed upon the gift . It speaks his heart , and the discovery II . discovery of the heart is very frequently of 28 On ...
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... Hence , sensibility is become so reputable a quality , that the ap- pearance of it is frequently assumed when the reality is wanting . Softness of man- ners must not be misaken for true sensi- bility . Sensibility indeed tends to ...
... Hence , sensibility is become so reputable a quality , that the ap- pearance of it is frequently assumed when the reality is wanting . Softness of man- ners must not be misaken for true sensi- bility . Sensibility indeed tends to ...
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Page 327 - Let thine eyes look right on, and let thine eyelids look straight before thee. Ponder the path of thy feet, and let all thy ways be established. Turn not to the right hand nor to the left: remove thy foot from evil.
Page 322 - For the stone shall cry out of the wall, and the beam out of the timber shall answer it.
Page 221 - We are troubled on every side, yet not distressed ; we are perplexed, but not in despair; Persecuted, but not forsaken; cast down, but not destroyed...
Page 52 - Seek ye the Lord while he may be found, call upon him while he is near...
Page 126 - And they all wept sore, and fell on Paul's neck, and kissed him, sorrowing most of all for the words which he spake, that they should see his face no more.
Page 391 - For as in the days that were before the flood they were eating and drinking, marrying and giving in marriage, until the day that Noe entered into the ark, And knew not until the flood came, and took them all away; so shall also the coming of the Son of man be.
Page 2 - Wisdom is the principal thing; therefore get wisdom: and with all thy getting, get understanding. Exalt her, and she shall promote thee: she shall bring thee to honor, when thou dost embrace her.
Page 370 - Happy is he that hath the God of Jacob for his help...
Page 42 - Pharaoh, The days of the years of my pilgrimage are an hundred and thirty years ; few and evil have the days of the years of my life been...
Page 170 - But if any provide not for his own, and specially for those of his own house, he hath denied the faith, and is worse than an infidel.