Sermons ...: To which is Prefixed a Short Account of the Life and Character of the Author, Volume 3T. Cadell; F.C. & J Rivington [& others], 1822 - Presbyterian Church |
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... dangers and evils to come , which , unknown to him , were hovering over his head . They see that Providence was in secret pre- paring unexpected blessings for the family who appeared to be left disconsolate and hopeless . They see that ...
... dangers and evils to come , which , unknown to him , were hovering over his head . They see that Providence was in secret pre- paring unexpected blessings for the family who appeared to be left disconsolate and hopeless . They see that ...
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... danger . The one is bold as a lion ; the other flieth when no man pursueth . To the one , nothing appears con- temptible , by which he can procure any present advantage . The other looks with disdain on what- ever would degrade his ...
... danger . The one is bold as a lion ; the other flieth when no man pursueth . To the one , nothing appears con- temptible , by which he can procure any present advantage . The other looks with disdain on what- ever would degrade his ...
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... danger in man's erring here either on one side or other ; and it is certain that they have erred on both . After it was observed , that mankind were prone to lay too much weight on the external parts of religion , it began to . This be ...
... danger in man's erring here either on one side or other ; and it is certain that they have erred on both . After it was observed , that mankind were prone to lay too much weight on the external parts of religion , it began to . This be ...
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... dangerous an error cannot be given too often . But because the best things have been often misapplied and abused , no argument thence arises for their being undervalued , and thrown aside . So also reason , instruction , and discipline ...
... dangerous an error cannot be given too often . But because the best things have been often misapplied and abused , no argument thence arises for their being undervalued , and thrown aside . So also reason , instruction , and discipline ...
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... dangers ; a refuge under all storms ; a dwelling- place in all generations . In the third and last place , Heaven and immorta-- lity pass not away . The fleeting scenes of this life are to be considered as no more than an introduction ...
... dangers ; a refuge under all storms ; a dwelling- place in all generations . In the third and last place , Heaven and immorta-- lity pass not away . The fleeting scenes of this life are to be considered as no more than an introduction ...
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Page 29 - LORD, I have loved the habitation of thy house, and the place where thine honour dwelleth.
Page 216 - Now when he came nigh to the gate of the city, behold, there was a dead man carried out, the only son of his mother, and she was a widow: and much people of the city was with her.
Page 214 - But he turned, and rebuked them, and said, Ye know not what manner of spirit ye are of. For the Son of man is not come to destroy men's lives, but to save them.
Page 282 - Thou shalt guide me with thy counsel, And afterward receive me to glory. Whom have I in heaven but thee? And there is none upon earth that I desire beside thee. My flesh and my heart faileth: But God is the strength of my heart, and my portion for ever.
Page 368 - And when he had spoken these things, while they beheld, he was taken up; and a cloud received him out of their sight. And while they looked steadfastly toward heaven as he went up, behold, two men stood by them in white apparel; which also said, Ye men of Galilee, why stand ye gazing up into heaven?
Page 464 - And there shall be signs in the sun, and in the moon, and in the stars ; and upon the earth distress of nations, with perplexity; the sea and the waves roaring; men's hearts failing them for fear, and for looking after those things which are coming on the earth : for the powers of heaven shall be shaken.
Page 327 - Dearly beloved, avenge not yourselves, but rather give place unto wrath : for it is written, Vengeance is mine ; I will repay, saith the Lord.
Page vi - Pray for the peace of Jerusalem: they shall prosper that love thee. Peace be within thy walls, and prosperity within thy palaces. For my brethren and companions' sakes, I will now say, Peace be within thee.
Page 138 - Therefore as the fire devoureth the stubble, and the flame consumeth the chaff, so their root shall be as rottenness, and their blossom shall go up as dust: because they have cast away the law of the LORD of hosts, and despised the word of the Holy One of Israel.
Page 429 - A man's heart deviseth his way : but the LORD directeth his steps.