Sermons, Volume 5T.Cadell and W.Davies; F.C. and J.Rivington; Nichols, Son, and Bentley; Longman, Hurst, Rees, Orme, and Brown; ... [and 11 others in London]: and A.Constable and Company; Manners and Miller; and J.Fairbairn, Edinburgh: and G.Clarke, Aberdeen., 1818 - Sermons - 475 pages |
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... ; but what for the most part fills them , is the anticipation of the future . The present is apt to be considered as an evanescent scene , just about to pass away ; and VOL . V. B I. SERMON and in the midst of wishes and desires ,
... ; but what for the most part fills them , is the anticipation of the future . The present is apt to be considered as an evanescent scene , just about to pass away ; and VOL . V. B I. SERMON and in the midst of wishes and desires ,
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Hugh Blair. SERMON and in the midst of wishes and desires , of I. hopes and fears , which all respect futurity , we may be said to dwell . As on these the life of man is so much suspended , it becomes a very material part both of wisdom ...
Hugh Blair. SERMON and in the midst of wishes and desires , of I. hopes and fears , which all respect futurity , we may be said to dwell . As on these the life of man is so much suspended , it becomes a very material part both of wisdom ...
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... wishes and expec- tations find an ample range . One of the first objects of wish to every one , is to main- tain a proper place and rank in society ; * Eccles . xi . 8 . not 1 . not to fall behind his equals ; but 6 On Hopes and ...
... wishes and expec- tations find an ample range . One of the first objects of wish to every one , is to main- tain a proper place and rank in society ; * Eccles . xi . 8 . not 1 . not to fall behind his equals ; but 6 On Hopes and ...
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... wish of this nature lurks ; some wish not to be overlooked in the crowd , but to attain that degree of distinction which they conceive they might reasonably claim . With respect to claims of this sort it is to be apprehended that ...
... wish of this nature lurks ; some wish not to be overlooked in the crowd , but to attain that degree of distinction which they conceive they might reasonably claim . With respect to claims of this sort it is to be apprehended that ...
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... wishes . But it is not so with God . In his sight a thousand years are as one day : and while his infinitely wise plans are continually ad- vancing with sure progress , that progress to our impatience appears slow . Let us have patience ...
... wishes . But it is not so with God . In his sight a thousand years are as one day : and while his infinitely wise plans are continually ad- vancing with sure progress , that progress to our impatience appears slow . Let us have patience ...
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Page 185 - For we know in part, and we prophesy in part; but when that which is perfect is come, that which is in part shall be done away.
Page 149 - My soul shall be satisfied as with marrow and fatness ; and my mouth shall praise thee with joyful lips: When I remember thee upon my bed, and meditate on thee in the night watches.
Page 328 - For who knoweth what is good for man in this life, all the days of his vain life which he spendeth as a shadow?
Page 32 - 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.
Page 248 - For the LORD will plead their cause, and spoil the soul of those that spoiled them.
Page 353 - For we must all appear before the judgment-seat of Christ ; that every one may receive the things done in his body, according to that he hath done, whether it be good or bad.
Page 147 - Nevertheless I am continually with thee: Thou hast holden me by my right hand. Thou shalt guide me with thy counsel, And afterward receive me to glory.
Page 79 - Create in me a clean heart, and renew a right spirit within me...