The Works of Thomas Secker, LL.D.: Late Lord Archbishop of Canterbury, Volume 5C. and J. Rivington, 1825 |
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... hand , and best suited to the unjudging mind , get first into possession ; and , in many , leave place for nothing else to enter . Such , unqualified for the valuable em- ployments of life , must lose their days in the low amusements of ...
... hand , and best suited to the unjudging mind , get first into possession ; and , in many , leave place for nothing else to enter . Such , unqualified for the valuable em- ployments of life , must lose their days in the low amusements of ...
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... hand is length of days ; and in her left , riches and honour * . Now the foundations of virtue are indeed laid by nature , both in the reason and affections of man- kind , though fallen : but reason is so often inatten- tive , and ...
... hand is length of days ; and in her left , riches and honour * . Now the foundations of virtue are indeed laid by nature , both in the reason and affections of man- kind , though fallen : but reason is so often inatten- tive , and ...
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... the power of self - government grows up . Where want of this care leaves young per- sons too soon in the worst of hands , their own ; it * Ecclus . xix . 22 . is dreadful to see , into what irretrievable miseries they 8 SERMON I.
... the power of self - government grows up . Where want of this care leaves young per- sons too soon in the worst of hands , their own ; it * Ecclus . xix . 22 . is dreadful to see , into what irretrievable miseries they 8 SERMON I.
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... hand , as may give no suspicion of ill design , but all proofs of good . Friendly methods will not fail to unite the hearts of men ; and make them sus- ceptible of mutual advice and improvement , assist- ance and benefit . Whoever will ...
... hand , as may give no suspicion of ill design , but all proofs of good . Friendly methods will not fail to unite the hearts of men ; and make them sus- ceptible of mutual advice and improvement , assist- ance and benefit . Whoever will ...
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... happiness . Too many there are , that set out upon the important journey of life , without a skilful , or perhaps a friendly hand , to conduct them through the difficulties of the untried and hazardous way . These 18 SERMON I.
... happiness . Too many there are , that set out upon the important journey of life , without a skilful , or perhaps a friendly hand , to conduct them through the difficulties of the untried and hazardous way . These 18 SERMON I.
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Page 177 - Whose voice then shook the earth ; but now he hath promised, saying ; Yet once more I shake not the earth only, but also heaven. And this word, Yet once more, signifieth the removing of those things that are shaken, as of things that are made, that those things which cannot be shaken may remain.
Page 331 - Almighty and everlasting God, by whose spirit the whole body of the church is governed and sanctified, receive our supplications and prayers, which we offer before thee for all estates of men in thy holy church ; that every member of the same, in his vocation and ministry, may truly and godly serve thee, through our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ.
Page 88 - And Jesus, when he came out, saw much people, and was moved with compassion toward them, because they were as sheep not having a shepherd: and he began to teach them many things.
Page 321 - Whosoever therefore shall be ashamed of me and of my words, in this adulterous and sinful generation, of him also shall the son of man be ashamed, when he cometh in the glory of his Father with the holy angels.
Page 196 - For what is our hope or joy or crown of rejoicing ? are not even ye in the presence of our Lord Jesus Christ at his coming ? For ye are our glory and joy.
Page 421 - Put them in mind to be subject to principalities and powers, to obey magistrates, to be ready to every good work, to speak evil of no man, to be no brawlers, but gentle, shewing all meekness unto all men.
Page 176 - And the heaven departed as a scroll when it is rolled together; and every mountain and island were moved out of their places.
Page v - And he said unto them, Set your hearts unto all the words which I testify among you this day, which ye shall command your children to observe to do, all the words of this law. 47 For it is not a vain thing for you; because it is your life...
Page vii - They shall put you out of the synagogues : yea, the time cometh, that whosoever killeth you will think that he doeth God service.
Page 230 - Take heed, brethren, lest there be in any of you an evil heart of unbelief, in departing from the living God.