Law of kindnessWilliam Tegg, 1870 - 286 pages |
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... have no means of de- termining ; but that his Christianity is of the true Catholic and comprehensive spirit , the work will present abundant evidence . His illustrations of the iv ADDRESS TO THE ENGLISH READER . beauty , sublimity.
... have no means of de- termining ; but that his Christianity is of the true Catholic and comprehensive spirit , the work will present abundant evidence . His illustrations of the iv ADDRESS TO THE ENGLISH READER . beauty , sublimity.
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... true to his Saviour , even unto death . After the venerable evangelist John had returned from his banishment to the isle of Patmos , he made it his duty to visit the various churches , to consult their prosperity and welfare . On one ...
... true to his Saviour , even unto death . After the venerable evangelist John had returned from his banishment to the isle of Patmos , he made it his duty to visit the various churches , to consult their prosperity and welfare . On one ...
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... to the world through the revelation of his will ; so sure as Christ died for his foes , forgiving them the sin of his murder ; so sure it is , that the law of kindness is the true governing principle be- tween The power of Kindness.
... to the world through the revelation of his will ; so sure as Christ died for his foes , forgiving them the sin of his murder ; so sure it is , that the law of kindness is the true governing principle be- tween The power of Kindness.
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George Washington Montgomery. law of kindness is the true governing principle be- tween man and his fellows . The first illustration to be presented under this head is the case of the benevolent Howard . John Howard was born about the ...
George Washington Montgomery. law of kindness is the true governing principle be- tween man and his fellows . The first illustration to be presented under this head is the case of the benevolent Howard . John Howard was born about the ...
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... true is it , that the spirit of Christ and the power of benevolence are not confined to one sect , or garnered up in one creed , but are manifested by all those whose hearts have been watered by the dews of the heavenly truth , " love ...
... true is it , that the spirit of Christ and the power of benevolence are not confined to one sect , or garnered up in one creed , but are manifested by all those whose hearts have been watered by the dews of the heavenly truth , " love ...
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Popular passages
Page 126 - Dearly beloved, avenge not yourselves, but rather give place unto wrath : for it is written, Vengeance is mine; I -will repay, saith the Lord. Therefore If thine enemy hunger, feed him ; if he thirst, give him drink : for in so doing thou sha.lt heap coals of fire on his head. Be not overcome of evil, but overcome evil with good.
Page 188 - If his children forsake my law, and walk not in my judgments ; If they break my statutes, and keep not my commandments ; Then will I visit their transgression with the rod, and their iniquity with stripes. Nevertheless my loving-kindness will I not utterly take from him, nor suffer my faithfulness to fail.
Page 219 - When Jesus therefore saw his mother, and the disciple standing by, whom he loved, he saith unto his mother, Woman, behold thy son ! 27 Then saith he to the disciple, Behold thy mother! And from that hour that disciple took her unto his own home.
Page 196 - And saw within the moonlight in his room, Making it rich, and like a lily in bloom, An angel writing in a book of gold. Exceeding peace had made Ben Adhem bold, And to the presence in the room he said, "What writest thou?" The vision raised its head, And with a look made of all sweet accord, Answered, "The names of those who love the Lord.
Page 188 - For it pleased the Father that in him should all fulness dwell ; and, having made peace through the blood of his cross, by him to reconcile all things unto himself; by him, I say, whether they be things in earth, or things in heaven.
Page 196 - Nay, not so," Replied the angel. Abou spoke more low, But cheerly still ; and said, " I pray thee, then, Write me as one that loves his fellow-men.
Page 225 - Then Simon Peter Having a sword drew it, and smote the high priest's servant, and cut off his right ear. The servant's name was Malchus. 11 Then said Jesus unto Peter, Put up thy sword into the sheath : the cup which my Father hath given me, shall I not drink it...
Page 16 - Thy father made our yoke grievous : now therefore make thou the grievous service of thy father, and his heavy yoke which he put upon us, lighter, and we will serve thee.
Page 16 - ... thou smite those whom thou hast taken captive with thy sword and with thy bow? set bread and water before them, that they may eat and drink, and go to their master.