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... tion of a work is in general so little read that it may well become a question whether both the author and the printer might not almost as well spare their pains . Especially may this be the case in reference to a volume which is ...
... tion of a work is in general so little read that it may well become a question whether both the author and the printer might not almost as well spare their pains . Especially may this be the case in reference to a volume which is ...
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... tion is annihilated by the predominance of a diffu- sive charity , and feeling that their present joys and future destinies were blended with those of " the holy brethren , partakers of the heavenly calling , " the female part of the ...
... tion is annihilated by the predominance of a diffu- sive charity , and feeling that their present joys and future destinies were blended with those of " the holy brethren , partakers of the heavenly calling , " the female part of the ...
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... tion of female influence , we shall briefly refer to that influence as we see it every where around us in active operation . It has been asked , " Who are those who are at the head of almost all the real good done in society ? Who are ...
... tion of female influence , we shall briefly refer to that influence as we see it every where around us in active operation . It has been asked , " Who are those who are at the head of almost all the real good done in society ? Who are ...
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... tion is , however , a blessing to children only in pro- portion as it is regulated by the principles of true wisdom . In the absence of these principles , it often proves in the last degree ruinous to the objects of solicitude . Its ...
... tion is , however , a blessing to children only in pro- portion as it is regulated by the principles of true wisdom . In the absence of these principles , it often proves in the last degree ruinous to the objects of solicitude . Its ...
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... retired to rest , but the train of medita- tion I had pursued was so important and appropriate that imagination continued , and , after sense had slumbered , " in thoughts from the vision of the AN ANGEL VISIT . 13 An angel visit.
... retired to rest , but the train of medita- tion I had pursued was so important and appropriate that imagination continued , and , after sense had slumbered , " in thoughts from the vision of the AN ANGEL VISIT . 13 An angel visit.
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Page 255 - Repent, and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ, for the remission of sins ; and ye shall receive the gift of the Holy Ghost. For the promise is unto you, and to your children, and to all that are afar off. even as many as the Lord our God shall call.
Page 250 - Whose adorning let it not be that outward adorning of plaiting the hair, and of wearing of gold, or of putting on of apparel ; but let it be the hidden man of the heart, in that which is not corruptible, even the ornament of a meek and quiet spirit, which is in the sight of God of great price. For after this manner in the old time the holy women also, who trusted in God, adorned themselves...
Page 291 - Behold, I go forward, but he is not there ; and backward, but I cannot perceive him : on the left hand, where he doth work, but I cannot behold him : he hideth himself on the right hand, that I cannot see him : but he knoweth the way that I take : when he hath tried me, I shall come forth as gold.
Page 54 - I am the LORD'S"; and another shall call himself by the name of Jacob; and another shall subscribe with his hand unto the LORD, and surname himself by the name of Israel.
Page 17 - O GoD, our help in ages past, Our hope for years to come, Our shelter from the stormy blast, And our eternal home.
Page 5 - For ye are all the children of God by faith in Christ Jesus. For as many of you as have been baptized into Christ have put on Christ. There is neither Jew nor Greek, there is neither bond nor free, there is neither male nor female : for ye are all one in Christ Jesus.
Page 214 - She openeth her mouth with wisdom, and in her tongue is the law of kindness. She looketh well to the ways of her household, and eateth not the bread of idleness. Her children arise up and call her blessed, her husband also, and he praiseth her.
Page 161 - The morn has but just looked out, and smiled, When he starts from his humble grassy nest, And is up and away with the dew on his breast, And a hymn in his heart, to yon pure bright sphere, To warble it out in his Maker's ear. Ever, my child ! be thy morn's first lays Tuned, like the lark's, to thy Maker's praise. What is that, mother...
Page 142 - Oh ! when a Mother meets on high The Babe she lost in infancy, Hath she not then, for pains and fears, The day of woe, the watchful night, For all her sorrow, all her tears, An over-payment of delight...
Page 191 - A blank, my lord : She never told her love, But let concealment, like a worm i...