The Works of Hannah More, Volume 5T. Cadell, 1830 |
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... principle in their minds , and kindle every slumbering energy in their hearts : I would call on them to come forward , and con- tribute their full and fair proportion towards the saving of their country . But I would call on them to ...
... principle in their minds , and kindle every slumbering energy in their hearts : I would call on them to come forward , and con- tribute their full and fair proportion towards the saving of their country . But I would call on them to ...
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... principle , and genuine feeling , in a woman , whether she would be less touched with all the flattery of romantic and exaggerated panegyric , than with that beautiful picture of correct and elegant propriety which Milton draws of our ...
... principle , and genuine feeling , in a woman , whether she would be less touched with all the flattery of romantic and exaggerated panegyric , than with that beautiful picture of correct and elegant propriety which Milton draws of our ...
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... principles may be , she would correct herself in the first in- stance , from pure good nature ; and in the second , from worldly prudence and mere self - love . But on how much higher principles would she restrain herself , if she ...
... principles may be , she would correct herself in the first in- stance , from pure good nature ; and in the second , from worldly prudence and mere self - love . But on how much higher principles would she restrain herself , if she ...
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... principle , be the sacrifice . Nothing chills the ardours of devotion like a frigid sarcasm ; and , in the season of ... principles became reformed , but their im- aginations were indelibly soiled . They could desist from sins which the ...
... principle , be the sacrifice . Nothing chills the ardours of devotion like a frigid sarcasm ; and , in the season of ... principles became reformed , but their im- aginations were indelibly soiled . They could desist from sins which the ...
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... principle , that delicate women should receive with complacency the successful libertine , who has been detected by the wretched father or the injured husband in a criminal commerce , the discovery of which has too justly banished the ...
... principle , that delicate women should receive with complacency the successful libertine , who has been detected by the wretched father or the injured husband in a criminal commerce , the discovery of which has too justly banished the ...
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Page 397 - Therefore are they before the throne of God, and serve him day and night in his temple : and he that sitteth on the throne shall dwell among them. They shall hunger no more, neither thirst any more; neither shall the sun light on them, nor any heat. For the Lamb which is in the midst of the throne shall feed them, and shall lead them unto living fountains of waters : and God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes.
Page 427 - O that they were wise, that they understood this, that they would consider their latter end!
Page 394 - And we know that the Son of God is come, and hath given us an understanding, that we may know him that is true ; and we are in him that is true, even in his Son Jesus Christ. This is the true God, and eternal life.
Page 392 - The earth also was corrupt before God ; and the earth was filled with violence. And God looked upon the earth, and, behold, it was corrupt ; for all flesh had corrupted his way upon the earth.
Page 395 - Because the carnal mind is enmity against God: for it is not subject to the law of God, neither indeed can be. So then they that are in the flesh cannot please God.
Page 372 - Tis greatly wise to talk with our past hours ; And ask them, what report they bore to heaven : And how they might have borne more welcome news.
Page 125 - ... according to the deeds done in the body, whether they be good or whether they be evil...
Page 403 - As I live, saith the Lord, I have no pleasure in the death of the wicked; but that the wicked turn from his way and live, turn ye, turn ye, from your evil ways; for why will ye die?
Page 348 - So, whether you eat or drink, or whatever you do, do all to the glory of God.
Page 71 - Most men are commonly destined to some profession, and their minds are consequently turned each to its respective object. Would it not be strange if they were called out to exercise their profession, or to set up their trade, with only a little general knowledge of the trades of all other men, and without any previous definite application to their own peculiar calling?