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... . Each of these subdivisions produces new de- pendences and relations , and every particular re- lation gives rise to a particular scheme of duties ; duties which are of the utmost importance and of the DR . JOHNSON'S SERMONS .
... . Each of these subdivisions produces new de- pendences and relations , and every particular re- lation gives rise to a particular scheme of duties ; duties which are of the utmost importance and of the DR . JOHNSON'S SERMONS .
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Samuel Johnson. duties which are of the utmost importance and of the most sacred obligation , as the neglect of them would defeat all the blessings of society , and cut off even the hope of happiness ; as it would poison the fountain ...
Samuel Johnson. duties which are of the utmost importance and of the most sacred obligation , as the neglect of them would defeat all the blessings of society , and cut off even the hope of happiness ; as it would poison the fountain ...
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... importance to every man to understand and practise , and which it there- fore may be necessary to explain and enforce , by showing , First , What is the true nature of repentance . Secondly , What are the obligations to an early ...
... importance to every man to understand and practise , and which it there- fore may be necessary to explain and enforce , by showing , First , What is the true nature of repentance . Secondly , What are the obligations to an early ...
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... importance to those who have so long delayed to secure their salvation , that they lose none of the moments which yet remain ; that they omit no act of justice or mercy now in their power ; that they summon all their diligence to ...
... importance to those who have so long delayed to secure their salvation , that they lose none of the moments which yet remain ; that they omit no act of justice or mercy now in their power ; that they summon all their diligence to ...
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... importance of this great duty ; a duty , enjoined , explained , and enforced , by Moses and the prophets , by the evangelists and apostles , by the precepts of Solomon and the exam- ple of Christ . From those , to whom large possessions ...
... importance of this great duty ; a duty , enjoined , explained , and enforced , by Moses and the prophets , by the evangelists and apostles , by the precepts of Solomon and the exam- ple of Christ . From those , to whom large possessions ...
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Page 103 - And he took bread, and • gave thanks, and brake it, and gave unto them, saying, This is my body, which is given for you : This do in remembrance of me. Likewise also the cup after supper, saying, This cup is the new Testament in my blood, which is shed for you.
Page 136 - I have seen all the works that are done under the sun ; and, behold, all is vanity and vexation of spirit.
Page 71 - Riches profit not in the day of wrath : but righteousness delivereth from death.
Page 99 - Consider the lilies how they grow: they toil not, they spin not; and yet I say unto you, that Solomon in all his glory was not arrayed like one of these.
Page 101 - My mouth shall speak the praise of the LORD: And let all flesh bless his holy name for ever and ever.
Page 45 - I have chosen? to loose the bands of wickedness, to undo the heavy burdens, and to let the oppressed go free ; and that ye break every yoke ? is it not to deal thy bread to the hungry, and that thou bring the poor that are cast out to thy house ? when thou seest the naked, that thou cover him, and that thou hide not thyself from thine own flesh...
Page 76 - Thus saith the Lord, Stand ye in the ways, and see, and ask for the old paths, where is the good way, and walk therein, and ye shall find rest for your souls.
Page 99 - The eyes of all wait upon thee ; And thou givest them their meat in due season. Thou openest thine hand, And satisfiest the desire of every living thing.
Page 79 - Saviour ; knowing this first, that there shall come in the last days scoffers, walking after their own lusts, and saying ; Where is the promise of his coming ? for since the fathers fell asleep, all things continue as they were from the beginning of the creation.
Page 15 - Many will say to me in that day, "Lord, Lord, have we not prophesied in thy name, and in thy name cast out devils, and in thy name done many wonderful works?" And then will I profess unto them, "I never knew you; depart from me, ye that work iniquity.