The Meditations of Isaac: Sermons Preached in Lent, Etc1829 |
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... field at the eventide . It is astonishing how many of our days are consumed in an easy indiffer- ence to the beauties of nature . What with superfluous sleep , and inactive ha- bits both of body and mind , and the variety of artificial ...
... field at the eventide . It is astonishing how many of our days are consumed in an easy indiffer- ence to the beauties of nature . What with superfluous sleep , and inactive ha- bits both of body and mind , and the variety of artificial ...
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... fields of time , to views of eternity , and lift him from nature up to nature's God ! Now , it is precisely under such cir- cumstances , that the son of Abraham is introduced to B 2 SERMON I. 3 the best opportunity of reaping this sort ...
... fields of time , to views of eternity , and lift him from nature up to nature's God ! Now , it is precisely under such cir- cumstances , that the son of Abraham is introduced to B 2 SERMON I. 3 the best opportunity of reaping this sort ...
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... field at the eventide . " What were the exact subjects of his medita- tions , no where appears : but , we may get some ... fields , to meditate - to meditate upon his present , and his future lot ; and we may suppose him giving utterance ...
... field at the eventide . " What were the exact subjects of his medita- tions , no where appears : but , we may get some ... fields , to meditate - to meditate upon his present , and his future lot ; and we may suppose him giving utterance ...
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... fields to give up his mind to religious meditation . First , then , he might reflect , that he was on the point of leaving the watch- ful eye and protecting hand of his af- fectionate counsellor B 5 SERMON I. 9 establishments, or ...
... fields to give up his mind to religious meditation . First , then , he might reflect , that he was on the point of leaving the watch- ful eye and protecting hand of his af- fectionate counsellor B 5 SERMON I. 9 establishments, or ...
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... fields , think , O think , of your father and your mo- ther . But let us return for a moment to Isaac . He was not only about to leave his parental roof , but to take a most grave and considerable step in life ; to assume a new office ...
... fields , think , O think , of your father and your mo- ther . But let us return for a moment to Isaac . He was not only about to leave his parental roof , but to take a most grave and considerable step in life ; to assume a new office ...
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Page 182 - Blessed is the man whose strength is in thee ; in whose heart are the ways of them.
Page 69 - And it came to pass, that when Isaac was old, and his eyes were dim, so that he could not see, he called Esau his eldest son, and said unto him, My son : and he said unto him, Behold, here am I.
Page 154 - They that be whole need not a physician, but they that are sick ; but go ye and learn what that meaneth, I will have mercy, and not sacrifice : for I am not come to call the righteous, but sinners to repentance.
Page 122 - If he turn not, he will whet his sword; he hath bent his bow, and made it ready.
Page 160 - And there was a certain nobleman, whose son was sick at Capernaum. When he heard that Jesus was come out of Judea into Galilee, he went unto him, and besought him that he would come down, and heal his son : for he was at the point of death.
Page 75 - Now therefore take, I pray thee, thy weapons, thy quiver and thy bow, and go out to the field, and take me some venison ; and make me savoury meat, such as I love, and bring it to me, that I may eat ; that my soul may bless thee before I die.
Page 175 - The centurion answered and said. Lord, I am not worthy that thou shouldest come under my roof: but speak the word only, and my servant shall be healed.
Page 184 - My soul hath a desire and longing to enter into the courts of the Lord : my heart and my flesh rejoice in the living God.
Page 196 - Except the Lord build the house : their labour is but lost that build it. Except the Lord keep the city : the watchman waketh but in vain.
Page 160 - So Jesus came again into Cana of Galilee, where he made the water wine. And there was a certain nobleman, whose son was sick at Capernaum.