Of knowledgeDaniel Fanshaw, 1816 - Conduct of life |
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... cause , we mean , that it does so by the Divine appointment . For what is natu- ral , is only so , because the rectitude requires it to be so . Now , if our bodily frame is so formed that its well be- ing consists in temperance , and ...
... cause , we mean , that it does so by the Divine appointment . For what is natu- ral , is only so , because the rectitude requires it to be so . Now , if our bodily frame is so formed that its well be- ing consists in temperance , and ...
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... themselves , as to be the very causes of the greater prevalency of true religion , which has given occasion to the well - known saying , That the blood of the martyrs has been the seed of the church . In 12 OF VIRTUE .
... themselves , as to be the very causes of the greater prevalency of true religion , which has given occasion to the well - known saying , That the blood of the martyrs has been the seed of the church . In 12 OF VIRTUE .
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... cause of that destruction which the others escaped . Every one knows that , with respect to the present state , exclusive of futurity , there is great difficulty in getting through life without some fatal misconduct , which may embitter ...
... cause of that destruction which the others escaped . Every one knows that , with respect to the present state , exclusive of futurity , there is great difficulty in getting through life without some fatal misconduct , which may embitter ...
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... cause , no circumstance can make it improper that all do so . it be proper that one man suffer his passion to hurry him on to abuse , or destroy an innocent person , it is proper that all do so , and that the world be made one vast ...
... cause , no circumstance can make it improper that all do so . it be proper that one man suffer his passion to hurry him on to abuse , or destroy an innocent person , it is proper that all do so , and that the world be made one vast ...
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... cause of producing an effectual remedy for that ruinous national evil . The best human means I know of for conquering a habit of drinking , are to avoid temptation , to accustom one's self by degrees to lessen the quantity , and lower ...
... cause of producing an effectual remedy for that ruinous national evil . The best human means I know of for conquering a habit of drinking , are to avoid temptation , to accustom one's self by degrees to lessen the quantity , and lower ...
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Page 222 - Behold the days come, saith the Lord, that I will raise unto David a righteous Branch, and a King shall reign and prosper, and shall execute judgment and justice in the earth. In his days Judah shall be saved, and Israel shall dwell safely ; and this is his name, whereby he shall be called, THE LORD OUR RIGHTEOUSNESS.
Page 12 - ... the blood of the martyrs has been the seed of the Church.
Page 151 - They go up by the mountains ; they go down by the valleys unto the place which thou hast founded for them. Thou hast set a bound that they may not pass over ; that they turn not again to cover the earth.
Page 151 - Who coverest thyself with light as with a garment: who stretchest out the heavens like a curtain: Who layeth the beams of his chambers in the waters: who maketh the clouds his chariot: who walketh upon the wings of the wind...
Page 151 - Thou coveredst it with the deep as with a garment: The waters stood above the mountains. At thy rebuke they fled; At the voice of thy thunder they hasted away.
Page 151 - That thou givest them they gather: thou openest thine hand, they are filled with good. Thou hidest thy face, they are troubled: thou takest away their breath, they die, and return to their dust. Thou sendest forth thy spirit, they are created: and thou renewest the face of the earth.
Page 193 - Why should it be thought a thing incredible that God should raise the dead?
Page 151 - BLESS the Lord, O my soul : O Lord my God, thou art very great ; thou art clothed with honour and majesty. Who coverest thyself with light as with a garment: who stretchest out the heavens like a curtain...
Page 152 - I will sing unto the Lord as long as I live : I will sing praise to my God while I have my being.
Page 181 - Whose dominion is an everlasting dominion, and his kingdom is from generation to generation. And all the inhabitants of the earth are reputed as nothing ; and he doeth according to his will in the armies of heaven, and among the inhabitants of the earth...