The Works of Sydney Smith, Volume 1Longman, 1839 |
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... of connexion between the privilege of preaching , and the power of preaching well , we are giving no opinion as to whether it might , or might not , be re- medied ; but merely stating a fact . Pulpit discourses 12 DR . RENNEL .
... of connexion between the privilege of preaching , and the power of preaching well , we are giving no opinion as to whether it might , or might not , be re- medied ; but merely stating a fact . Pulpit discourses 12 DR . RENNEL .
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Sydney Smith. medied ; but merely stating a fact . Pulpit discourses have insensibly dwindled from speaking to reading ; a practice , of itself , sufficient to stifle every germ of eloquence . It is only by the fresh feelings of the ...
Sydney Smith. medied ; but merely stating a fact . Pulpit discourses have insensibly dwindled from speaking to reading ; a practice , of itself , sufficient to stifle every germ of eloquence . It is only by the fresh feelings of the ...
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... fact , and judge of the rude state of society , not from the praises of tranquil literati , but from the narratives of those who have seen it , through a nearer and better medium than that of imagination . There is an argument , however ...
... fact , and judge of the rude state of society , not from the praises of tranquil literati , but from the narratives of those who have seen it , through a nearer and better medium than that of imagination . There is an argument , however ...
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... fact , at once , indicative either of the ferocity of manners in any people , or , more probably , of the sterility of their country ; but which , in the present instance , proceeds from both these causes . 6 Gaining every day ( says Mr ...
... fact , at once , indicative either of the ferocity of manners in any people , or , more probably , of the sterility of their country ; but which , in the present instance , proceeds from both these causes . 6 Gaining every day ( says Mr ...
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... fact . The natives differ very much in the progress they have made in the arts of economy . Those to the North of Port Jackson evince a considerable degree of ingenuity and contrivance in the structure of their houses , which are ...
... fact . The natives differ very much in the progress they have made in the arts of economy . Those to the North of Port Jackson evince a considerable degree of ingenuity and contrivance in the structure of their houses , which are ...
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Page 282 - And now behold I go bound in the spirit unto Jerusalem, not knowing the things that shall befall me there ; save that the Holy Ghost witnesseth in every city, saying that bonds and afflictions abide me. But none of these things move me, neither count I my life dear unto myself, so that I might finish my course with joy, and the ministry which I have received of the Lord Jesus to testify the Gospel of the grace of God.
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Page 280 - But Peter and John answered and said unto them; Whether it be right in the sight of God to hearken unto you more than unto God, judge ye. For we cannot but speak the things which we have seen and heard.