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... but Thames . THE SOUL IN FLIGHT HE HOUND OF HEAVEN " describes " THE the soul's attempt to escape from God . Later on the poet will face the question : How is it that , being made aware of God's presence , our 22 SPIRITUAL VOICES.
... but Thames . THE SOUL IN FLIGHT HE HOUND OF HEAVEN " describes " THE the soul's attempt to escape from God . Later on the poet will face the question : How is it that , being made aware of God's presence , our 22 SPIRITUAL VOICES.
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... question asked by the youngest of his hear- ers- " But why did he want to run away from God ? " Who could explain to the little child why the very thought of God does not fill our hearts with confidence and peace ? " What has God done ...
... question asked by the youngest of his hear- ers- " But why did he want to run away from God ? " Who could explain to the little child why the very thought of God does not fill our hearts with confidence and peace ? " What has God done ...
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... questions which go down to the bases of his soul . What has he done with his life ? Has he done anything at all ? He can point to nothing . 66 Figments , dreams , and still - born knowledge Lay the pyramid's foundation ; O'er them shall ...
... questions which go down to the bases of his soul . What has he done with his life ? Has he done anything at all ? He can point to nothing . 66 Figments , dreams , and still - born knowledge Lay the pyramid's foundation ; O'er them shall ...
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... question , just one . What is it , at bottom , this being oneself ? " The reply is very significant and should be inter- preted in the light of the New Testament . " To be oneself is : to slay oneself • to stand forth everywhere With ...
... question , just one . What is it , at bottom , this being oneself ? " The reply is very significant and should be inter- preted in the light of the New Testament . " To be oneself is : to slay oneself • to stand forth everywhere With ...
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... question , indeed , he suggests that not to be able to recognize your better self is itself an evidence of moral failure . True as that is , it does not help the man who would now aim at self - fulfilment . When we say " Be thy- self ...
... question , indeed , he suggests that not to be able to recognize your better self is itself an evidence of moral failure . True as that is , it does not help the man who would now aim at self - fulfilment . When we say " Be thy- self ...
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