The American Quarterly Observer, Volume 1Bela Bates Edwards Perkins and Marvin, 1833 - Theology |
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... true , there is less said , in the Scriptures , than on others . But the measure of light which they shed on any given question of Christian morals , is always in full proportion to its practical importance . And not unfrequently will ...
... true , there is less said , in the Scriptures , than on others . But the measure of light which they shed on any given question of Christian morals , is always in full proportion to its practical importance . And not unfrequently will ...
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... true national interests is , living " without God in the world " — unconversion . The Christian's great duties , then , as a citizen , lie in the range of holiness toward God , for himself , and the promotion of that holiness in his ...
... true national interests is , living " without God in the world " — unconversion . The Christian's great duties , then , as a citizen , lie in the range of holiness toward God , for himself , and the promotion of that holiness in his ...
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... true prosperity and happiness . In short , " settle it in your hearts , " that he best discharges his duty in respect to the government under which he lives , who , in the truest sense , lives " soberly , righteously , and godly , in ...
... true prosperity and happiness . In short , " settle it in your hearts , " that he best discharges his duty in respect to the government under which he lives , who , in the truest sense , lives " soberly , righteously , and godly , in ...
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... true to nature ; true in sentiment ; but indebted , for the imagery in which this sentiment is clothed , to an imagination as fertile as any human mind was ever gifted with , though subdued and chastened , and consecrated to the noblest ...
... true to nature ; true in sentiment ; but indebted , for the imagery in which this sentiment is clothed , to an imagination as fertile as any human mind was ever gifted with , though subdued and chastened , and consecrated to the noblest ...
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... true to nature in its characters and scenes , and true to the principles of virtue and religion in its sen- timents . On the other hand , the fiction of a work may be confined to the two last of these particulars , that is , the facts ...
... true to nature in its characters and scenes , and true to the principles of virtue and religion in its sen- timents . On the other hand , the fiction of a work may be confined to the two last of these particulars , that is , the facts ...
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Page 8 - Hell from beneath is moved for thee to meet thee at thy coming ; it stirreth up the dead for thee, even all the chief ones of the earth; it hath raised up from their thrones all the kings of the nations.
Page 83 - And they that have believing masters, let them not despise them, because they are brethren; but rather do them service, because they are faithful and beloved, partakers of the benefit.
Page 161 - When thou hadst overcome the sharpness of death, thou didst open the kingdom of heaven to all believers.
Page 120 - I was confirmed in this opinion, that he who would not be frustrate of his hope to write well hereafter in laudable things, ought himself to be a true poem...
Page 13 - I exhort therefore, that, first of all, supplications, prayers, intercessions, and giving of thanks, be made for all men; for kings, and for all that are in authority; that we may lead a quiet and peaceable life in all godliness and honesty.
Page 84 - For he that is called in the Lord, being a servant, is the Lord's freeman: likewise also he that is called, being free, is Christ's servant.
Page 332 - AND in that day seven women shall take hold of one man, saying, We will eat our own bread, and wear our own apparel : only let us be called by thy name, to take away our reproach.
Page 320 - Written on thy works I read The lesson of thy own eternity. Lo ! all grow old and die — but see, again, How on the faltering footsteps of decay Youth presses — ever gay and beautiful youth In all its beautiful forms.
Page 148 - For so have I seen a lark rising from his bed of grass, and soaring upwards, singing as he rises, and hopes to get to heaven, and climb above the clouds; but the poor bird was beaten back with the loud sighings of an eastern wind, and his motion made irregular and inconstant, descending more at every breath of the tempest, than it could recover by the Vibration and frequent weighing of his wings; till the little creature was forced to sit down and pant, and stay till the storm was over; and then...
Page 13 - Wilt thou then not be afraid of the power ? do that which is good, and thou shalt have praise of the same : 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.