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... greater than the crea- tion , and greater than our sins . As is his majesty , so is his mer- cy , that is , without measures and without rules , sitting in heaven and filling all the world , calling for a duty that he may give a ...
... greater than the crea- tion , and greater than our sins . As is his majesty , so is his mer- cy , that is , without measures and without rules , sitting in heaven and filling all the world , calling for a duty that he may give a ...
Page 87
... greater number a composition of both . 11. That a good name , like money , must be parted with , or at least greatly risked , in order to bring the owner any advantage . 12. That virtues , like precious stones , were easily ...
... greater number a composition of both . 11. That a good name , like money , must be parted with , or at least greatly risked , in order to bring the owner any advantage . 12. That virtues , like precious stones , were easily ...
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... greater , and with greater ease and cer- tainty than those who take the dull way of plain fidelity and merit . For vices , like beasts , are fond of none but those that feed them ; and where they once prevail , all other considerations ...
... greater , and with greater ease and cer- tainty than those who take the dull way of plain fidelity and merit . For vices , like beasts , are fond of none but those that feed them ; and where they once prevail , all other considerations ...
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DAY SUBJECT 119 Of Improving by good Examples | 5 |
Primitive Christians | 9 |
Summer | 14 |
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