Eighteen Sermons and a ChargeE. W. Metcalf, 1829 - 276 pages |
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... whilst it is universally loved , it excites admiration without awe . This character belongs to a wise , discreet , and amiable woman . I will endeavour to make it a general character ; and will borrow its features from many excellent ...
... whilst it is universally loved , it excites admiration without awe . This character belongs to a wise , discreet , and amiable woman . I will endeavour to make it a general character ; and will borrow its features from many excellent ...
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... Whilst therefore she is care- ful to bring no misfortunes on herself by impru- dence , folly , and extravagance , she looks with a calm and steady eye on the unavoidable afflictions , through which she is doomed to pass ; and she arms ...
... Whilst therefore she is care- ful to bring no misfortunes on herself by impru- dence , folly , and extravagance , she looks with a calm and steady eye on the unavoidable afflictions , through which she is doomed to pass ; and she arms ...
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... whilst as Chris- tians you believe , that the precious remains , which have been committed to the dust , will again be ani- mated with life , and restored to bliss , you can with reason indulge the hope , that you shall see them again ...
... whilst as Chris- tians you believe , that the precious remains , which have been committed to the dust , will again be ani- mated with life , and restored to bliss , you can with reason indulge the hope , that you shall see them again ...
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... runs parallel ; for the tree brings forth neither blossoms nor fruit in December ; whilst in old age , which , as it is the last and coldest period of life , in some points resembles it , fruit may still be produ- SERMON IV Old Age.
... runs parallel ; for the tree brings forth neither blossoms nor fruit in December ; whilst in old age , which , as it is the last and coldest period of life , in some points resembles it , fruit may still be produ- SERMON IV Old Age.
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... whilst his grandchildren hang on his neck , entertain him with their innocent prattle , and convince him that they love their grandfather even more than they love their father . After viewing such a scene , can we possibly believe that ...
... whilst his grandchildren hang on his neck , entertain him with their innocent prattle , and convince him that they love their grandfather even more than they love their father . After viewing such a scene , can we possibly believe that ...
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Page 109 - He hath not dealt with us after our sins; nor rewarded us according to our iniquities. For as the heaven is high above the earth, so great is his mercy toward them that fear him.
Page 177 - But the path of the just is as the shining light, that shineth more and more unto the perfect day. The way of the wicked is as darkness: they know not at what they stumble.
Page 181 - Who hath woe ? who hath sorrow ? who hath contentions? who hath babbling? who hath wounds without cause ? who hath redness of eyes ? They that tarry long at the wine ; they that go to seek mixed wine.
Page 176 - Enter not into the path of the wicked, and go not in the way of evil men. Avoid it, pass not by it, turn from it, and pass away.
Page 172 - And beside this giving all diligence, add to your faith virtue and to virtue knowledge; And to knowledge temperance; and to temperance patience; and to patience godliness; And to godliness brotherly kindness; and to brotherly kindness charity. For if these things be in you, and abound, they make you that ye, shall neither be barren nor unfruitful in the knowledge of our LORD Jesus Christ.
Page 84 - God, and that we may show forth the praises of him, who hath called us out of darkness into his marvellous light.
Page 108 - Seek ye the Lord while He may be found ; call upon Him while He is near.
Page 75 - And God said, Let there be lights in the firmament of heaven to divide the day from the night; and let them be for signs, and for seasons, and for days and years...
Page 110 - Let the wicked forsake his way and the evil man his thoughts. Let him turn to the LORD, and he will have mercy on him, and to our God, for he will freely pardon. "For my thoughts are not your thoughts, neither are your ways my ways,
Page 177 - Come with us, let us lay wait for blood, let us lurk privily for the innocent without cause...