Theology, Explained and Defended in a Series of Sermons, Volume 1W. Baynes & son, 1824 - Theology |
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... known in this country and in Europe as one of the ablest divines of the last century . She possessed uncommon powers of mind , and for the extent and variety of her know- ledge has rarely been exceeded by any of her sex in this country ...
... known in this country and in Europe as one of the ablest divines of the last century . She possessed uncommon powers of mind , and for the extent and variety of her know- ledge has rarely been exceeded by any of her sex in this country ...
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... known resort of gentle- men of this character . To no one of the family were they more welcome , than to his son . Even at this very early period of life , while listening to their con- versation on the character of the great men of the ...
... known resort of gentle- men of this character . To no one of the family were they more welcome , than to his son . Even at this very early period of life , while listening to their con- versation on the character of the great men of the ...
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... known to have paid any attention to poetry and music . The date of his first poetical composition cannot be pre- cisely ascertained . Two or three specimens , however , are preserved , which bear the date of 1767 , and , of course ...
... known to have paid any attention to poetry and music . The date of his first poetical composition cannot be pre- cisely ascertained . Two or three specimens , however , are preserved , which bear the date of 1767 , and , of course ...
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... known in the former experience of the College . It ought here to be observed , that the study of the classics and of the mathematics had been for a num- ber of years vigorously pursued , owing to the exer- tions of several superior men ...
... known in the former experience of the College . It ought here to be observed , that the study of the classics and of the mathematics had been for a num- ber of years vigorously pursued , owing to the exer- tions of several superior men ...
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... known on this side of the Atlantic ; nor do we know of any work , except the Bible itself , to which the Author appears to have been indebted for his plan or his illustrations . The knowledge of criticism displayed in it is profound ...
... known on this side of the Atlantic ; nor do we know of any work , except the Bible itself , to which the Author appears to have been indebted for his plan or his illustrations . The knowledge of criticism displayed in it is profound ...
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Page 245 - O Lord, I know that the way of man is not in himself: it is not in man that walketh to direct his steps.
Page 358 - ... godliness hath promise of the life that now is," as well as of that which is to come.
Page 422 - And when the woman saw that the tree was good for food, and that it was pleasant to the eyes, and a tree to be desired to make one wise, she took of the fruit thereof, and did eat, and gave also unto her husband with her ; and he did eat.
Page 118 - Who hath measured the waters in the hollow of his hand, and meted out heaven with the span, and comprehended the dust of the earth in a measure, and weighed the mountains in scales, and the hills in a balance?
Page 286 - I was speaking in prayer, even the man Gabriel, whom I had seen in the vision at the beginning, being caused to fly swiftly, touched me about the time of the evening oblation.
Page 233 - Sirs, why do ye these things ? We also are men of like passions with you, and preach unto you that ye should turn from these vanities unto the living God, which made heaven, and earth, and the sea, and all things that are therein : who in times past suffered all nations to walk in their own ways. Nevertheless he left not himself without witness, in that he did good, and gave us rain from heaven, and fruitful seasons, filling our hearts with food and gladness.
Page 71 - Of old hast thou laid the foundation of the earth ; And the heavens are the work of thy hands. They shall perish, but thou shall endure : Yea, all of them shall wax old like a garment ; As a vesture shalt thou change them, and they shall be changed : But thou art the same, And thy years shall have no end.
Page 210 - I dwell in the high and holy place ; with him also that is of a contrite and humble spirit, to revive the spirit of the humble, and to revive the heart of the contrite ones. For I will not contend for ever, neither will I be always wroth : for the spirit should fail before me, and the souls which I have made.
Page 37 - THE FOOL hath said in his heart, There is no God. They are corrupt, they have done abominable works, there is none that doeth good.
Page 176 - God ; for he that cometh to God must believe that he is, and that he is the rewarder of them that diligently seek him.