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... . FROM all this it follows , that , in order to discern where man's true honour lies , we must look ; not to any adventitious circum- stance I. SERMON stance of fortune ; not to any single On the true Honour of Man .
... . FROM all this it follows , that , in order to discern where man's true honour lies , we must look ; not to any adventitious circum- stance I. SERMON stance of fortune ; not to any single On the true Honour of Man .
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... follow the interest of others . The strength of these social instincts is , in general , proportioned to their importance in hu- man life . Hence that degree of sensi- bility which prompts us to weep with them that weep , is stronger ...
... follow the interest of others . The strength of these social instincts is , in general , proportioned to their importance in hu- man life . Hence that degree of sensi- bility which prompts us to weep with them that weep , is stronger ...
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... follows the impulse of his heart . He obeys the dictates of his nature ; just as the vine by its nature produces fruit , and the fountain pours forth its streams . Wherever views of interest , and prospects of return mingle with the ...
... follows the impulse of his heart . He obeys the dictates of his nature ; just as the vine by its nature produces fruit , and the fountain pours forth its streams . Wherever views of interest , and prospects of return mingle with the ...
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... follows from this is , that all the anxiety about futurity , which passes the bounds of reasonable precaution , is unprofitable and vain . Certain measures are indeed necessary to be taken for our safety . We are not to rush forward in ...
... follows from this is , that all the anxiety about futurity , which passes the bounds of reasonable precaution , is unprofitable and vain . Certain measures are indeed necessary to be taken for our safety . We are not to rush forward in ...
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... Follow the great Shepherd of Israel , who , amidst the turmoil of this world , leads his flock into green pastures and by the still waters . As you advance in life , study to improve both in good principles and in good practice . You ...
... Follow the great Shepherd of Israel , who , amidst the turmoil of this world , leads his flock into green pastures and by the still waters . As you advance in life , study to improve both in good principles and in good practice . You ...
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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.