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... things for granted , their work lacks distinction and fresh- ness . Elevation of thought and style demands the lowly , reverent mind . This principle is supremely true in religion and character : we suffer when there is no wonder in our ...
... things for granted , their work lacks distinction and fresh- ness . Elevation of thought and style demands the lowly , reverent mind . This principle is supremely true in religion and character : we suffer when there is no wonder in our ...
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... things betray thee , who betrayest Me . ' " Some one is out after the Soul of man ! Most of us are made aware of this in one way or an- other . We go on heedless until something occurs which startles us by a sense of being overlooked ...
... things betray thee , who betrayest Me . ' " Some one is out after the Soul of man ! Most of us are made aware of this in one way or an- other . We go on heedless until something occurs which startles us by a sense of being overlooked ...
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... thing continually stirred up within him recollec- tions of a great heritage , and who , knowing full well that the lot of a servant was too good for him , nevertheless heard the all - pitying voice cry : " Bring forth the best robe and ...
... thing continually stirred up within him recollec- tions of a great heritage , and who , knowing full well that the lot of a servant was too good for him , nevertheless heard the all - pitying voice cry : " Bring forth the best robe and ...
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... things in them- selves lawful and good . Man has the power of making the good an enemy to the best , and of turning what should be a means of communion with God into a screen which His grace has to make luminous by fiery burnings . ( a ) ...
... things in them- selves lawful and good . Man has the power of making the good an enemy to the best , and of turning what should be a means of communion with God into a screen which His grace has to make luminous by fiery burnings . ( a ) ...
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... things , the soul hears again the footfall and the voice : " Nigh and nigh draws the chase , With unperturbèd pace , Deliberate speed , majestic instancy ; And past those noised Feet A voice comes yet more fleet- ' Lo ! naught contents ...
... things , the soul hears again the footfall and the voice : " Nigh and nigh draws the chase , With unperturbèd pace , Deliberate speed , majestic instancy ; And past those noised Feet A voice comes yet more fleet- ' Lo ! naught contents ...
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