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... worldly principles or unholy desires and habits , he is in no condition to measure their intensity- scarcely to discover their existence . For in this , as in many other cases , resistance is the best SELF - IGNORANCE . 45.
... worldly principles or unholy desires and habits , he is in no condition to measure their intensity- scarcely to discover their existence . For in this , as in many other cases , resistance is the best SELF - IGNORANCE . 45.
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... power is revealed only in the act of resistance . No agent more potent , and none , if undisputed , more imperceptible in its operation . In many a worldly and godless heart it reigns viewless as the wind- silent 46 SERMON II .
... power is revealed only in the act of resistance . No agent more potent , and none , if undisputed , more imperceptible in its operation . In many a worldly and godless heart it reigns viewless as the wind- silent 46 SERMON II .
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... worldly interests , this voluntary blindness , this reckless evasion of disagreeable intelligence , is in spiritual things , even among prudent , wise , sagacious men , not the exception but the rule . Inquisitive , rest- 50 SERMON II .
... worldly interests , this voluntary blindness , this reckless evasion of disagreeable intelligence , is in spiritual things , even among prudent , wise , sagacious men , not the exception but the rule . Inquisitive , rest- 50 SERMON II .
Page 51
... worldly fortunes , but the character and happiness of the soul for time and eternity that are implicated , the almost universal endeavour is , not to provide against threatened danger , but to evade or forget the signs of it . Few men ...
... worldly fortunes , but the character and happiness of the soul for time and eternity that are implicated , the almost universal endeavour is , not to provide against threatened danger , but to evade or forget the signs of it . Few men ...
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... worldly - minded is forced to pause and think . Or , again , when the sinful man listens to some very earnest exhibition of divine truth , or is brought into contact with one who is living a very holy , pure , unselfish life , a painful ...
... worldly - minded is forced to pause and think . Or , again , when the sinful man listens to some very earnest exhibition of divine truth , or is brought into contact with one who is living a very holy , pure , unselfish life , a painful ...
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Page 229 - Beloved, I wish above all things that thou mayest prosper and be in health, even as thy soul prospereth.
Page 143 - Behold, we go up to Jerusalem; and the Son of man shall be delivered unto the chief priests, and unto the scribes; and they shall condemn him to death...
Page 102 - And he said, Thou canst not see my face : for there shall no man see me, and live.
Page 251 - Thou art, of what sort the eternal life of the saints was to be, which eye hath not seen, nor ear heard, nor hath it entered into the heart of man to conceive.
Page 265 - And though it is said, this corruptible shall put on incorruption, and this mortal shall put on immortality...