Religious CharacteristicsWilliam Blackwood, 1827 - 303 páginas |
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... turn - or that wilful moral blindness , which will not come to the light because of evil deeds . I may read a thousand times , and not once understand ; and knowledge is not considera- tion and consideration may be momentary , and have ...
... turn - or that wilful moral blindness , which will not come to the light because of evil deeds . I may read a thousand times , and not once understand ; and knowledge is not considera- tion and consideration may be momentary , and have ...
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... our argument farther , but turn him at once in prayer to that Spirit who " helpeth our infirmities . " If still proudly conscious of his considerative power , then ask him , what comfort in that delay in which he .60 INDECISION .
... our argument farther , but turn him at once in prayer to that Spirit who " helpeth our infirmities . " If still proudly conscious of his considerative power , then ask him , what comfort in that delay in which he .60 INDECISION .
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... turn to God when he can make no more of it , and ask for Heaven , which yet he can account only a dull refuge from pain ; -is there aught in this state of mind to win that divine assistance which is given only to the earnest supplicant ...
... turn to God when he can make no more of it , and ask for Heaven , which yet he can account only a dull refuge from pain ; -is there aught in this state of mind to win that divine assistance which is given only to the earnest supplicant ...
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... turn their backs on Zion , and to run in the highways of popular vice . Now , to be convinced that such a fear does operate in such a manner , requires but a slight knowledge of human character . If we consult the lives of apostates ...
... turn their backs on Zion , and to run in the highways of popular vice . Now , to be convinced that such a fear does operate in such a manner , requires but a slight knowledge of human character . If we consult the lives of apostates ...
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... is any human soul , despite of qualifying circumstances ; - the same circumstances of inferiority , and over which he so much plumes himself , in their 1 turn become an argument of praise , and exalt PRIDE OF INTELLECT . 91.
... is any human soul , despite of qualifying circumstances ; - the same circumstances of inferiority , and over which he so much plumes himself , in their 1 turn become an argument of praise , and exalt PRIDE OF INTELLECT . 91.
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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.