Sermons, Volumes 1-2Wells and Lilly, 1821 - 426 pages |
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... desires of particular persons ; as closer ties of union are neces- sary to promote the separate interests of in- dividuals , the great society of the world is divided into different communities , which are again subdivided into smaller ...
... desires of particular persons ; as closer ties of union are neces- sary to promote the separate interests of in- dividuals , the great society of the world is divided into different communities , which are again subdivided into smaller ...
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... desires ; of which , it is easy to judge how well they are adapted to the present state of human nature , by the frequent violation of them , even in those societies where they are voluntarily incurred , and where no vigilance is ...
... desires ; of which , it is easy to judge how well they are adapted to the present state of human nature , by the frequent violation of them , even in those societies where they are voluntarily incurred , and where no vigilance is ...
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... desires not the death of a sinner , nor takes any pleasure in the misery of his creatures ; may not only be deduced from the consideration of his nature and his at- tributes ; but , for the sake of those that are incapable of ...
... desires not the death of a sinner , nor takes any pleasure in the misery of his creatures ; may not only be deduced from the consideration of his nature and his at- tributes ; but , for the sake of those that are incapable of ...
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... desire cf riches has betrayed to wickedness . Men , who could willingly re- sign the luxuries and sensual pleasures of a large fortune , cannot consent to live without the grandeur and the homage ; and they who would leave all , cannot ...
... desire cf riches has betrayed to wickedness . Men , who could willingly re- sign the luxuries and sensual pleasures of a large fortune , cannot consent to live without the grandeur and the homage ; and they who would leave all , cannot ...
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... as though he used them not , with that constant desire of a better state , which sinks the value of earthly things ; who can be rich or poor , without pride in riches , or discontent in poverty ; 48 DR . JOHNSON'S SERMONS .
... as though he used them not , with that constant desire of a better state , which sinks the value of earthly things ; who can be rich or poor , without pride in riches , or discontent in poverty ; 48 DR . JOHNSON'S SERMONS .
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Page 147 - 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 193 - I have seen all the works that are done under the sun ; and, behold, all is vanity and vexation of spirit.
Page 355 - My mouth shall speak the praise of the LORD: And let all flesh bless his holy name for ever and ever.
Page 306 - Every man according as he purposeth in his heart, so let him give ; not grudgingly, or of necessity : for God loveth a cheerful giver.
Page 318 - They cannot mean that," answered Mr. Mertonn, " for our Lord has also told us to let our light so shine before men, that they may see our good works, and glorify our Father Which is in Heaven...
Page 104 - Riches profit not in the day of wrath : but righteousness delivereth from death.
Page 24 - Cast away from you all your transgressions, whereby ye have transgressed; and make you a new heart and a new spirit: for why will ye die, O house of Israel? For I have no pleasure in the death of him that dieth, saith the Lord God: wherefore turn yourselves, and live ye.
Page 348 - The Lord, The Lord God, merciful and gracious, long, suffering, and abundant in goodness and truth, keeping mercy for thousands, forgiving iniquity and transgression and sin, and that will by no means clear the guilty...
Page 326 - Such is the state of a man abandoned to the indulgence of vitious inclinations. He justifies one crime by another ; invents wicked principles to support wicked practices ; endeavours rather to corrupt others, than own himself corrupted, and, to avoid that shame which a confession of his crimes would bring upon him, calls " evil good, and good evil, puts darkness for light, and light for darkness.
Page 354 - who is good to all, and whose tender mercies are over all his works," as the stately elephant, the majestic horse, or man, the earthly lord of all.