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...Who is the Lord ? I know not the Lord, neither will I obey his voice." Job xxi. 4 i. " They say to God, Depart from us, for we desire not the knowledge of thy ways." Some, who cover their sin with specious show, who put on a face of religion, and a demure countenance...

..." Who is the Lord ? I know not the Lord, neither will I obey his voice." Job xxi. 41. " They say to God, Depart from us, for we desire not the knowledge of thy ways." Some, who cover their sin with specious show, who put on a face of religion, and a demure countenance...

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...not roll sin as a sweet morsel under our tongues ? Do we not drink iniquity like water ? Do we not say unto God, " Depart from us, for we desire not the knowledge of thy ways ? Who is the Almighty that we should serve him, and what profit shall we have if we pray unto...