SermonsT. Cadell and W. Davies, 1820 |
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... regard to Future Events . PROVERBS , XXvii . 1. Boast not thyself of to - morrow ; for thou knowest not what a day may bring forth . - 120 SERMON LXIX . On following the Multitude to do Evil . EXODUS , Xxiii . 2. Thou shalt not follow a ...
... regard to Future Events . PROVERBS , XXvii . 1. Boast not thyself of to - morrow ; for thou knowest not what a day may bring forth . - 120 SERMON LXIX . On following the Multitude to do Evil . EXODUS , Xxiii . 2. Thou shalt not follow a ...
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... , the independence it bestows . He who is truly a free man is above all servile compliances , and abject subjection . He is able to rest upon himself ; and while he regards C 2 SERM . LX . ] ON THE SLAVERY OF VICE . 19.
... , the independence it bestows . He who is truly a free man is above all servile compliances , and abject subjection . He is able to rest upon himself ; and while he regards C 2 SERM . LX . ] ON THE SLAVERY OF VICE . 19.
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Hugh Blair. able to rest upon himself ; and while he regards his superiors with proper deference , neither debases himself by cringing to them , nor is tempted to purchase their favour by dishonourable means . But the sinner has ...
Hugh Blair. able to rest upon himself ; and while he regards his superiors with proper deference , neither debases himself by cringing to them , nor is tempted to purchase their favour by dishonourable means . But the sinner has ...
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... regard for the laws of God , and the precepts of virtue , he breathes at the same time a spirit of pure devotion . Though loaded with the cares of royalty , and encircled with the splendour of a court , he thought it well became him to ...
... regard for the laws of God , and the precepts of virtue , he breathes at the same time a spirit of pure devotion . Though loaded with the cares of royalty , and encircled with the splendour of a court , he thought it well became him to ...
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... regard of sacred institutions , they have disseminated profligacy among the people . They have broken down the flood - gates which served to restrain the torrent ; they have let it loose to overflow the land ; and by the growing deluge ...
... regard of sacred institutions , they have disseminated profligacy among the people . They have broken down the flood - gates which served to restrain the torrent ; they have let it loose to overflow the land ; and by the growing deluge ...
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Page 20 - Can the Ethiopian change his skin, or the leopard his spots ? then may ye also do good, that are accustomed to do evil.
Page 31 - LORD, I have loved the habitation of thy house, and the place where thine honour dwelleth.
Page 264 - For he is the minister of God to thee for good. But if thou do that which is evil, be afraid; for he beareth not the sword in vain: for he is the minister of God, a revenger to execute wrath upon him that doeth evil. Wherefore ye must needs be subject, not only for wrath, but also for conscience sake.
Page 218 - 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 1 - And he led them out as far as to Bethany, and he lifted up his hands, and blessed them. And it came to pass, while he blessed them, he was parted from them, and carried up into heaven.
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 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 195 - that his ways are not as our ways, nor his thoughts as our thoughts...
Page 376 - For we have not an high priest which cannot be touched with the feeling of our infirmities ; but was in all points tempted like as we are, yet without sin. Let us therefore come boldly unto the throne of grace, that we may obtain mercy, and find grace to help in time of need.
Page 198 - Give unto the LORD the glory due unto his name : bring an offering, and come into his courts. O worship the LORD in the beauty of holiness : fear before him, all the earth.