SermonsJ. James, 1823 - 643 pages |
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Laurence Sterne. what is to rise out of the little designs of a sordid mind , set upon saving and scraping up all he has injudiciously spent . In this last stage , -behold him a poor trembling wretch , shut up from all mankind , -sinking ...
Laurence Sterne. what is to rise out of the little designs of a sordid mind , set upon saving and scraping up all he has injudiciously spent . In this last stage , -behold him a poor trembling wretch , shut up from all mankind , -sinking ...
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... mind of our sins , but that by the check and interruption which they give to our pur- suits , they allow us what the hurry and bustle of the world too often deny us ; -and that is , a little time for reflection , which is all that most ...
... mind of our sins , but that by the check and interruption which they give to our pur- suits , they allow us what the hurry and bustle of the world too often deny us ; -and that is , a little time for reflection , which is all that most ...
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... mind , which is as little as can be supposed , since it will amount to no more than a desire in each to render himself an acceptable guest , let us con- ceive them entering into the house of feasting with hearts set loose from grave ...
... mind , which is as little as can be supposed , since it will amount to no more than a desire in each to render himself an acceptable guest , let us con- ceive them entering into the house of feasting with hearts set loose from grave ...
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... mind and senses , may take occasion to enter unsuspected at the same time . In a scene and disposition thus described , -can the most cautious say , -Thus far shall my desires go , and no farther ? or will the coolest and most ...
... mind and senses , may take occasion to enter unsuspected at the same time . In a scene and disposition thus described , -can the most cautious say , -Thus far shall my desires go , and no farther ? or will the coolest and most ...
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... minds of many are not so susceptible of warm impressions , or so badly fortified against them , that pleasure should ... mind , that the house of feasting , with all its charms and temptations , was never able to excite a thought , or ...
... minds of many are not so susceptible of warm impressions , or so badly fortified against them , that pleasure should ... mind , that the house of feasting , with all its charms and temptations , was never able to excite a thought , or ...
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