Religious CharacteristicsWilliam Blackwood, 1827 - 303 páginas |
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... Discipline 244 CHAPTER VII . Christian Discipline continued • 262 CHAPTER VIII . General Christian Education - Millennial Hopes 285 RELIGIOUS CHARACTERISTICS . PART I. INTRODUCTION . " I would vi CONTENTS .
... Discipline 244 CHAPTER VII . Christian Discipline continued • 262 CHAPTER VIII . General Christian Education - Millennial Hopes 285 RELIGIOUS CHARACTERISTICS . PART I. INTRODUCTION . " I would vi CONTENTS .
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... by sin on our nature , a general indecision , less the act , than the very life and atmosphere of irre- ligion , that , independent of an original penal- ty , could never admit a state of discipline wor- 50 INDECISION .
... by sin on our nature , a general indecision , less the act , than the very life and atmosphere of irre- ligion , that , independent of an original penal- ty , could never admit a state of discipline wor- 50 INDECISION .
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Thomas Aird. ty , could never admit a state of discipline wor- thy of Heaven . But in no particular can edu- cation be of such avail as in forming the mind to habits of decision , fitting not only for logi- cal and precise arrangements ...
Thomas Aird. ty , could never admit a state of discipline wor- thy of Heaven . But in no particular can edu- cation be of such avail as in forming the mind to habits of decision , fitting not only for logi- cal and precise arrangements ...
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... discipline must prepare us for the day of battle ; the day of battle must find us at our post ; we must fight and conquer , and advance the standard , and extend the kingdom . CHAPTER IV . ANTIPATHY . A nature opposite to our PRIDE OF ...
... discipline must prepare us for the day of battle ; the day of battle must find us at our post ; we must fight and conquer , and advance the standard , and extend the kingdom . CHAPTER IV . ANTIPATHY . A nature opposite to our PRIDE OF ...
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... discipline implies , in its gradual attainment , the regulation of our nature , a most scrupulous SELF - GOVERNMENT , which is another great branch of our duty . Most directly , at the same time , towards this is the impulse of love ...
... discipline implies , in its gradual attainment , the regulation of our nature , a most scrupulous SELF - GOVERNMENT , which is another great branch of our duty . Most directly , at the same time , towards this is the impulse of love ...
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Página 77 - Eve; heaven is for thee too high To know what passes there; be lowly wise: Think only what concerns thee, and thy being; Dream not of other worlds; what creatures there Live in what state, condition, or degree; Contented that thus far hath been reveal'd Not of earth only, but of hig-hest heaven.
Página 15 - Which men call Earth, and, with low-thoughted care, Confined and pester'd in this .pinfold here, Strive to keep up a frail and feverish being, Unmindful of the crown that Virtue gives, After this mortal change, to her true servants Amongst the enthroned gods on sainted seats.
Página 117 - He who loveth not his brother whom he hath seen, how shall he love God whom he hath not seen ? You, Mr.
Página 199 - Fame is the spur that the clear spirit doth raise (That last infirmity of noble minds) To scorn delights, and live laborious days...
Página 79 - ... of wise and pithy saws which, to the number of between four and five thousand, were collected from all ancient literature by the industry of Erasmus in his great folio of Adages. As we turn over these pages of old time, we almost feel that those are right who tell us that everything has been said ; that the thing that has been is the thing that shall be, and that there is no new thing under the sun.
Página 257 - The last great age, foretold by sacred rhymes, Renews its finished course : Saturnian times Roll round again ; and mighty years, begun From their first orb, in radiant circles run.
Página 210 - And, seeing ignorance is the curse of God, Knowledge the wing wherewith we fly to heaven, Unless you be possess'd with devilish spirits, You cannot but forbear to murder me.
Página 97 - ... obey him in public and in private. This great virtue is the first trait in the moral character of St. Paul ; and it is absolutely necessary to the Christian character in general, since it is that parent of all virtues, to which God has given the promise of the present life, and of that which is to come.