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... desire to have his views on the subject in a tangible form . But , finding that this point had been satisfactorily and somewhat fully discussed by a writer of no ordinary talent , * and knowing that the question in the mere abstract ...
... desire to have his views on the subject in a tangible form . But , finding that this point had been satisfactorily and somewhat fully discussed by a writer of no ordinary talent , * and knowing that the question in the mere abstract ...
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... belongs himself , and only desires that , as immor- tals , they may escape the evils , and realize the de- lightful prospects , to which his publication points . 4 To those of his friends who have encouraged his undertaking viii PREFACE .
... belongs himself , and only desires that , as immor- tals , they may escape the evils , and realize the de- lightful prospects , to which his publication points . 4 To those of his friends who have encouraged his undertaking viii PREFACE .
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... desire of knowledge com- bined with that intense and irrepressible interest which is awakened in the bosom of every man by the serious and indefinite anticipation of any realities which deeply affect his welfare , and make an appeal to ...
... desire of knowledge com- bined with that intense and irrepressible interest which is awakened in the bosom of every man by the serious and indefinite anticipation of any realities which deeply affect his welfare , and make an appeal to ...
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... desires of the heart , and its rational character , must have secured its transmission in some form to the latest posterity . But if we are disposed to believe that the har- mony of opinion which men have always main- tained in ...
... desires of the heart , and its rational character , must have secured its transmission in some form to the latest posterity . But if we are disposed to believe that the har- mony of opinion which men have always main- tained in ...
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... desire which we have to give utterance to our emotions ; a desire which is pro- portioned to their strength , and which , when our feelings rise to a high degree of intenseness , some- times constrains us in the absence of a better chan ...
... desire which we have to give utterance to our emotions ; a desire which is pro- portioned to their strength , and which , when our feelings rise to a high degree of intenseness , some- times constrains us in the absence of a better chan ...
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Page 105 - And it came to pass about an eight days after these sayings, He took Peter and John and James, and went up into a mountain to pray. And as He prayed, the fashion of His countenance was altered, and His raiment was white and glistering.
Page 330 - But and if ye suffer for righteousness. sake, happy are ye : and be not afraid of their terror, neither be troubled ; but sanctify the Lord God in your hearts : and be ready always to give an answer to every man that asketh you a reason of the hope that is in you with meekness and fear...
Page 128 - He that believeth on the Son of God hath the witness in himself: he that believeth not God hath made Him a liar, because he believeth not the record that God gave of His Son. And this is the record, that God hath given to us eternal life ; and this life is in His Son. He that hath the Son hath life ; and he that hath not the Son of God hath not life.
Page 76 - And, father cardinal, I have heard you say, That we shall see and know our friends in heaven: If that be true, I shall see my boy again; For, since the birth of Cain, the first male child, To him that did but yesterday suspire, There was not such a gracious creature born.
Page 185 - There is not, in my opinion, a more pleasing and triumphant consideration in religion than this, of the perpetual progress which the soul makes towards the perfection of its nature, without ever arriving at a period in it.
Page 111 - And it came to pass that the beggar died, and was carried by the angels into Abraham's bosom : the rich man also died, and was buried ; ^A.nd in hell he lifted up his eyes being in torments, and seeth Abraham afar off, and Lazarus in his bosom. And he cried and said, ' Father Abraham, have mercy on me, and send Lazarus, that he may dip the tip of his finger in water and cool my tongue ; for I am tormented in this flame.
Page 146 - And indeed ye do it toward all the brethren which are in all Macedonia : but we beseech you, brethren, that ye increase more and more...
Page 39 - This is my commandment, that ye love one another, as I have loved you. Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends. Ye are my friends, if ye do whatsoever I command you.
Page 212 - No, you unnatural hags, I will have such revenges on you both, That all the world shall — I will do such things — What they are yet I know not ; but they shall be The terrors of the earth.
Page 350 - For a day in thy courts is better than a thousand. I had rather be a door-keeper in the house of my God, than to dwell in the tents of wickedness.