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Samuel Johnson. very distant from each other . For that nothing but vice or folly obstructs the happiness of a mar- ried life , may be made evident by examining , First , the nature and end of marriage . Secondly , the means by which ...
Samuel Johnson. very distant from each other . For that nothing but vice or folly obstructs the happiness of a mar- ried life , may be made evident by examining , First , the nature and end of marriage . Secondly , the means by which ...
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... vice . He is represented as not more formidable for his power than amiable for his mercy ; and is introduced as expostulating with mankind upon their obstinacy in wickedness , and warning them , with the high- est affection , to avoid ...
... vice . He is represented as not more formidable for his power than amiable for his mercy ; and is introduced as expostulating with mankind upon their obstinacy in wickedness , and warning them , with the high- est affection , to avoid ...
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... vice . It may be inquired , whether a repentance begun in sickness , and prevented by death from exerting its influence upon the conduct , will avail in the sight of God . To this question it may be answered in general , that as all ...
... vice . It may be inquired , whether a repentance begun in sickness , and prevented by death from exerting its influence upon the conduct , will avail in the sight of God . To this question it may be answered in general , that as all ...
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... Vice , by repeated acts , becomes almost natural , and pleasures , by frequent enjoyment , captivate the mind almost beyond re- sistance . If avarice has been the predominant passion , and wealth has been accumulated by extortion and ra ...
... Vice , by repeated acts , becomes almost natural , and pleasures , by frequent enjoyment , captivate the mind almost beyond re- sistance . If avarice has been the predominant passion , and wealth has been accumulated by extortion and ra ...
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... vice , and he has no cure , but to keep thought away ; for thought is always troublesome to him who lives without his own approbation . That such men are not roused to the knowledge and the consideration of their real state , will ap ...
... vice , and he has no cure , but to keep thought away ; for thought is always troublesome to him who lives without his own approbation . That such men are not roused to the knowledge and the consideration of their real state , will ap ...
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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.