The Works of Thomas Secker, Volume 1J. Dickson, 1792 |
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... keep . But ftill this is only prefumption . When it proves true in fact , they are the fupports and the bleflings of fociety . But when the contrary happens , though , whatever fubmiffion their sta- tion requires , or prudent cuftom ...
... keep . But ftill this is only prefumption . When it proves true in fact , they are the fupports and the bleflings of fociety . But when the contrary happens , though , whatever fubmiffion their sta- tion requires , or prudent cuftom ...
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... keep always in our minds the right eîti- mation , which we are now fuppofed to have formed of ourfel- ves ; and especially to remember the mortifying parts of it : for the others we feldom forget . Some perfons indeed are addicted ...
... keep always in our minds the right eîti- mation , which we are now fuppofed to have formed of ourfel- ves ; and especially to remember the mortifying parts of it : for the others we feldom forget . Some perfons indeed are addicted ...
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... keeps it to himfelf , or only gives out a few flighter intima- tions of it , though he is very blameable , yet he is tolerably harmless . But there are many , who crufh their inferiors under their feet , without minding them : though ...
... keeps it to himfelf , or only gives out a few flighter intima- tions of it , though he is very blameable , yet he is tolerably harmless . But there are many , who crufh their inferiors under their feet , without minding them : though ...
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... keeping the whole ; but hath a fingular advantage , if we are to lofe part . For then we shall be able afterwards to ... keep us from aiming in any ref- pect at things above us , and do us good many ways . Or if others think too lowly of ...
... keeping the whole ; but hath a fingular advantage , if we are to lofe part . For then we shall be able afterwards to ... keep us from aiming in any ref- pect at things above us , and do us good many ways . Or if others think too lowly of ...
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... keep it within bounds ; elfe we shall be incapable of ufing effectual precaution ; indeed fhall contribute to bring on the very thing we dread . If we preserve our minds in à condition to take proper measures , it may never come near us ...
... keep it within bounds ; elfe we shall be incapable of ufing effectual precaution ; indeed fhall contribute to bring on the very thing we dread . If we preserve our minds in à condition to take proper measures , it may never come near us ...
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Page 11 - For I say, through the grace given unto me, to every man that is among you, not to think of himself more highly than he ought to think; but to think soberly, according as God hath dealt to every man the measure of faith.
Page 5 - Thus saith the Lord, Let not the wise man glory in his wisdom, neither let the mighty man glory in his might, let not the rich man glory in his riches : but let him that glorieth glory in this, that he understandeth and knoweth Me, that I am the Lord which exercise lovingkindness, judgment, and righteousness, in the earth : for in these things I delight, saith the Lord.
Page 267 - Come, and let us return unto the Lord: for he hath torn, and he will heal us; he hath smitten, and he will bind us up. After two days will he revive us: in the third day he will raise us up, and we shall live in his sight.
Page xviii - Charge them that are rich in this world, that they be not high-minded, nor trust in uncertain riches, but in the living God, who giveth us richly all things to enjoy ; that they do good, that they be rich in good works, ready to distribute, willing to communicate, laying up in store for themselves a good foundation against the time to come, that they may lay hold on eternal life.
Page 349 - Again, ye have heard that it hath been said by them of old time, Thou shalt not forswear thyself, but shalt perform unto the Lord thine oaths : but I say unto you, Swear not at all : neither by heaven ; for it is God's throne : nor by the earth ; for it is his footstool...
Page 492 - For this cause also thank we God without ceasing, because, when ye received the word of God which ye heard of us, ye received it not as the word of men, but, as it is. in truth, the word of God, which effectually worketh also in you that believe.
Page 74 - Withhold not good from them to whom it is due, When it is in the power of thine hand to do it. Say not unto thy neighbour, Go, and come again, And to-morrow I will give: When thou hast it by thee.
Page 250 - Then shall the Minister examine whether he repent him truly of his sins, and be in charity with all the world ; exhorting him to forgive, from the bottom of his heart, all persons that have offended him ; and if he hath offended any other, to ask them forgiveness; and where he hath done injury or wrong to any man, that he make amends to the uttermost of his power.
Page xx - But above all things, my brethren, swear not; neither by heaven, neither by the earth, | neither by any other oath : but let your yea, be yea; and your nay, nay ; lest ye fall into condemnation.
Page 307 - A good man out of the good treasure of the heart bringeth forth good things, and an evil man out of the evil treasure bringeth forth evil things.