The Christian Philosopher Triumphing Over Death: A Narrative of the Closing Scenes of the Life of ... William Gordon ...Henry Longstreth, 1858 - 208 pages |
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Page vii
... . 28 . CHRISTIAN JOY - CEMETERY - ETERNITY NOT ENTERED ALONE - MYSTERIES - CHRISTIANS NOT POOR - VALLEY OF THE SHADOW OF DEATH - ' BE GREAT AND SEEK LITTLE TIIINGS ' OPINIONS ON OTHER SUBJECTS UNCHANGED- LIFE OF DR CONTENTS . vii.
... . 28 . CHRISTIAN JOY - CEMETERY - ETERNITY NOT ENTERED ALONE - MYSTERIES - CHRISTIANS NOT POOR - VALLEY OF THE SHADOW OF DEATH - ' BE GREAT AND SEEK LITTLE TIIINGS ' OPINIONS ON OTHER SUBJECTS UNCHANGED- LIFE OF DR CONTENTS . vii.
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... seek the same kind of satisfaction in his investigations of moral subjects , and that sceptic- ism might result from the disappointment which must ensue . In the demand often made for demon- stration , it is apt to be forgotten , that ...
... seek the same kind of satisfaction in his investigations of moral subjects , and that sceptic- ism might result from the disappointment which must ensue . In the demand often made for demon- stration , it is apt to be forgotten , that ...
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... seek the aid of the great Physician of souls . There is a danger of estimating our obligations to our Creator , by the same standard to which we appeal before the tribunal of our fellow - men . We are apt to forget that in the former ...
... seek the aid of the great Physician of souls . There is a danger of estimating our obligations to our Creator , by the same standard to which we appeal before the tribunal of our fellow - men . We are apt to forget that in the former ...
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... seeking , and happily ex- periencing the illuminating and sanctifying energies of the Holy Spirit , and casting the burden of his sins on Jesus , in compliance with his gracious invi- tation -- " Come unto me all ye that labour , and ...
... seeking , and happily ex- periencing the illuminating and sanctifying energies of the Holy Spirit , and casting the burden of his sins on Jesus , in compliance with his gracious invi- tation -- " Come unto me all ye that labour , and ...
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... seeking , previous to the much joy of the finding . So it was with Dr. Gor don . His was not a life of indifference to religion , closed by a sudden conversion and a few days of enthusiastic excitement . But after many years of earnest ...
... seeking , previous to the much joy of the finding . So it was with Dr. Gor don . His was not a life of indifference to religion , closed by a sudden conversion and a few days of enthusiastic excitement . But after many years of earnest ...
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